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The S1E1 Podcast

Join us every week where we’ll be picking a different sitcom and judging it solely on its very first televised episode. In doing so we’ll be challenging ourselves to erase any knowledge of future episodes so we can deliver an unbiased opinion. At the end of each show we’ll tell you if this is a show we would green light or cancel. Tune in to find out which mega shows wouldn’t make the cut, what forgettable mistakes we give a pass, and who started exactly where they should be.

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01:29:36

S1E1: In The House

The S1E1 Podcast ·

2022/11/17

LL Cool J is one of those artists that has seemed to effortlessly transition from the music world to acting. From shows like "NCIS: Los Angeles" to movies such as "Deep Blue Sea" it's pretty common to see him on your television screen. But in 1995 LL still had a fairly limited amount of acting credits when he was cast to be the main role in the NBC sitcom "In The House". In the show he stars as Marion Hill, a former NFL player who due to some unfortunate financial troubles needs to rent his house to

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01:50:00

S1E1: The Nanny

The S1E1 Podcast ·

2022/11/10

"The Nanny" is the result of a chance meeting between Fran Drescher and former president of CBS, Jeff Sagansky on a transatlantic flight. On said flight Drescher was able to convince Sagansky to meet with her in LA to pitch a television show. Although at the time she didn't actually have a pitch in mind she eventually came up with an idea for a modern twist on "The Sound of Music". From this the Nanny was born and Fran Drescher herself would be in the starring role playing a fashionista turned

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01:49:30

S1E1: That ’80s Show

The S1E1 Podcast ·

2022/11/03

That '80s Show was given all the tools to succeed. The show had both the creators and network from That '70s Show behind it. But instead of having a 200 episode run of its own, this show fell a little shy... By about 187 episodes. Was the magic just not in the air for this one? What was so different about the approach that kept it from succeeding like its '70s counterpart? Listen as the boys review the pilot episode, "That '80s Pilot" to find out. www.S1E1POD.com Starring: Glenn Howerton, Tinsley

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01:51:57

S1E1: Sabrina The Teenage Witch

The S1E1 Podcast ·

2022/10/27

It's very rare when someone is able to star in back to back hit television shows but Melissa Joan Hart was able to do just that when shortly after wrapping up "Clarissa Explains It All" went on to star in this weeks episode, "Sabrina The Teenage Witch". The show chronicles the adventures of Sabrina Spellman, a girl who discovers on her 16th birthday that she is a witch. The show, which was based on the Archie Comics series of the same name was a near instant hit and ended up with a seven season run

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01:38:28

S1E1: Deadbeat

The S1E1 Podcast ·

2022/10/20

In "Deadbeat" Tyler Labine plays a medium for hire named "Pac" who uses his actual ability to see ghosts to help them move on to the afterlife. And much like most mediums he does so with the aid of his drug dealer. Despite this very unique ability Pac possesses he still struggles to pay the bills. Deadbeat first premiered in 2014 and marks the first Hulu original show we've covered. It earned itself 3 seasons which is amazing because it was all done without any of us even being aware of its

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01:29:02

S1E1: The Munsters Today

The S1E1 Podcast ·

2022/10/13

The Munsters is one of the most beloved shows to come out of the 60s... But we're not covering that show, we tackled that one last year (go back in the archives to listen). This week we're here to talk about "The Munsters Today"! The Munsters Today is a revival of the original show where the family accidentally sleeps for over 20 years and then find themselves having to adjust to life in the 80s. The new version of the show is shot in color and has a whole new cast portraying the same characters we

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01:13:29

S1E1: Wellington Paranormal

The S1E1 Podcast ·

2022/10/06

What might be a surprise to many American television fans, "What We Do in the Shadows" was not the first spinoff show to come from the movie of the same name. Before it was "Wellington Paranormal". Jemaine Clement created this paranormal cop show mocumentary using the characters Officer O'Leary and Officer Minogue who were seen very briefly in the film he and Taika Waititi made. The show focuses on a division of the New Zealand Police Department specializing in paranormal activity. Originally

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02:18:19

S1E1: Cheers

The S1E1 Podcast ·

2022/09/29

In celebration of the 40th anniversary of it first airing, it only made sense for us to cover "Cheers". Cheers was an absolute mega hit which will forever be remembered as one of the greatest shows of all time. Starring Ted Danson as the fictional former Red Sox pitcher Sam Malone, the show focuses on the day to day of a bar's staff and its regulars. The simple concept resonated with the viewers and became a ratings juggernaut landing a top 10 spot for 8 of its 11 seasons. Nearly 40% of the US

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01:55:59

S1E1: Derry Girls

The S1E1 Podcast ·

2022/09/22

When Lisa McGee created "Derry Girls", it was mainly a collection of things that actually happened to her growing up. The show is a British teen sitcom based around five teenagers living in mid-1990s Derry while attending Our Lady Immaculate College, a fictional girl's Catholic secondary school based on the real-life Thornhill College, where McGee herself studied. The show was an immediate hit and managed to be its networks most successful comedy in years. That being said will this be an easy

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01:59:00

S1E1: The Big Bang Theory

The S1E1 Podcast ·

2022/09/15

In many ways, "The Big Bang Theory" is what really brought nerd culture to the forefront after it became a fast breakout hit when it first debuted in 2007 A show about two scientist who enjoyed comic books, science fiction, role playing games, and so much more hadn't really gotten much love on prime time television. And certainly not as main characters depicted in such a positive light. The show pulled strong ratings throughout the entirety of its 12 season run which is no easy feat. Four years

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01:36:52

S1E1 - ¡Rob!

The S1E1 Podcast ·

2022/09/08

When it comes to "Rob", Jace Lacob of The Daily Beast described it as CBS's "worst new show" and wrote that it "offers a wafer-thin appreciation and awareness of Mexican culture". Robert Bianco of USA Today wrote "Some of this barrage of stereotypes might be passable if even one character were intelligently written and skillfully played". So with reviews like that clearly we needed to investigate. "Rob" stars SNL alumni Rob Schneider as a middle aged man who recently gets thrown into a world of

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01:53:42

S1E1: According To Jim

The S1E1 Podcast ·

2022/09/01

One might wonder how Jim Belushi was originally chosen to be the lead on his own sitcom. But knowing their lineage may help put those pieces together. In 1979 Laraine Newman & John Belushi shared a stage as two of the founding cast members on the comedy staple "Saturday Night Live". 22 years later Laraine's sister Tracy develops a sitcom based around John's brother, Jim. From that, "According To Jim" was born. The show centered around Jim, a macho everyman living with his wife and 3 kids. The show

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01:55:32

S1E1: Small Wonder

The S1E1 Podcast ·

2022/08/25

Debuting in first-run syndication on September 7, 1985, "Small Wonder" starred 10-year-old Tiffany Brissette as Vicki, a robot made to look like a girl who lives with her inventor and his family. Yes, you heard that right. And for as wild as a premise like that is, the show was very popular in its 4 season run. With that in mind it only made sense for us to look back at a show as wild in concept as this and see if something so strange could actually hold the test of time. Almost 37 years to the day

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01:37:32

S1E1: Modern Family

The S1E1 Podcast ·

2022/08/18

"Modern Family" was conceived after show creators, Christopher Lloyd and Steven Levitan shared stories of their own families with one another. The show revolves around three different types of families (nuclear, blended, and same-sex) living in the Los Angeles area, all of which are connected to one another through blood relatives. The show was an instant hit and remained popular throughout its 11 season run on ABC, winning 22 Primetime Emmy Awards and 6 Writers Guild of America Awards along the

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01:48:37

S1E1: Reba

The S1E1 Podcast ·

2022/08/11

In 2001 the now defunct WB premiered the show "Reba", a sitcom staring real life country superstar Reba McEntire. On this show McEntire plays the character Reba Hart, a newly single mother of 3 after her husband left her to be with his dental hygienist. At the same time she also finds out she's about to become a grandmother when her 17 year old daughter announces that she's pregnant. Can this show find comedy through the weight of all the chaos going on in their household? Find out as we review

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01:26:39

S1E1: Homeboys In Outer Space

The S1E1 Podcast ·

2022/08/04

"Homeboys in Outer Space" doesnt even sound like it's a real show. Based on name alone it sounds like a sitcom you'd make up while joking with your friends. But believe it or not in 1996 UPN actually aired this show about two 23rd century guys from the ghetto who decided to live out their dreams traveling through space in a flying low-rider looking ship called the "Space Hoopty". Again, YES this was a real show that actually aired 21 episodes on national television. Naturally, the S1E1 boys had

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01:34:13

S1E1: George Lopez

The S1E1 Podcast ·

2022/07/28

Stand-up comedian George Lopez had long expressed his desire to star in a sitcom where he could play a fictionalized version of himself much like Seinfeld. Additionally, he wanted to create a show that portrayed Latinos in a positive light due to a lack of representation in television. But getting TV deal isn't such an easy task. Eventually, Sandra Bullock of all people had been put on to his comedy and decided to help develop a show around him. ABC decided to move forward with this project and The

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01:51:14

S1E1: Will & Grace

The S1E1 Podcast ·

2022/07/21

Will & Grace was the brainchild of the show's co-creators Max Mutchnick and David Kohan who looked to develop a show around the real-life friendship of Mutchnick and Janet Eisenberg which had been a bond since childhood. The two dated for a while but the romantic chemistry was bever there. Come to find out Max was gay. And after Janet's initial shock from the news the two ended up forming a tight bond as friends because the two indeed did love one another. After some adjustments this premise was

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01:52:10

S1E1: Danger 5

The S1E1 Podcast ·

2022/07/14

After the success of a web series named Italian Spiderman, SBS an Australian broadcaster contacted its creators in regards to adapting it for television. Unfortunately due to licensing issues, such a thing was unable to be made into a reality. Still interested in partnering up, SBS asked Alrugo Entertainment to develop a different show instead. Three different shows were then pitched and the one that was picked up became what we now know to be "Danger 5". The show, which was recorded in 2012 takes

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01:38:41

S1E1: Bless This House (US)

The S1E1 Podcast ·

2022/07/07

In the early 90's Andrew Dice Clay was an unstoppable force doing record breaking sold out shows across the country performing stand-up. He was the first comedian to sell out two consecutive nights at Madison Square Garden. At the time it seemed as if no other comedian could ever reach the heights that Dice hit. But by the mid 90's Andrew Dice Clay was starting to feel like Diceman character had "sort of gone out of hand" and wanted to use that as an opportunity to pursue more opportunities outside

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