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.
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.
Episodes

Thursday Dec 16, 2021
S1E1: Red Dwarf
Thursday Dec 16, 2021
Thursday Dec 16, 2021
Listen up smegheads, this week the guys head deep into space on the mining ship, Red Dwarf. There we'll meet Dave Lister the lowest-ranking of the 169 person crew. A man who just wants to get through his work days, and save up enough money to head back to earth and start a farm in Fiji. Are we about to enjoy this ride? Find out as we review Episode 1, "The End".

Thursday Dec 09, 2021
S1E1: Parks and Recreation
Thursday Dec 09, 2021
Thursday Dec 09, 2021
When Greg Daniels and Michael Schur took time away from The Office to develop a new show it was originally intended to be a spin-off. Instead, Parks and Recreation was created. There we meet Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler), the Deputy Director of the Parks and Recreation Department in Pawnee, Indiana. Was the bold decision to go in a new direction one that will inspire us all into giving the show green-lights? Find out as we review pilot episode, "Make My Pit a Park".

Thursday Dec 02, 2021
S1E1: The Steve Harvey Show
Thursday Dec 02, 2021
Thursday Dec 02, 2021
At one time Steve Hightower and the High Tops were a pretty successful funk group. But times change and bank accounts dry up. Now, Hightower is forced to take a job as the new high school music teacher. Will he be able to transition and learn to work with these kids, including one who's named Bullethead because well... He has a bullet IN his head! Find out as we review the pilot episode of The Steve Harvey Show, "Back To School".

Thursday Nov 25, 2021
S1E1: Thanks
Thursday Nov 25, 2021
Thursday Nov 25, 2021
In 1999, CBS decided to develop a sitcom called "Thanks" about a puritan family living in the 1620's. Six weeks after it was first released, CBS no longer thought that was a good idea and pulled the plug. Was this forgotten show better than the studio gave it credit for or should the past stay in the past? Listen as we cover its pilot episode.

Thursday Nov 18, 2021
S1E1: Dave
Thursday Nov 18, 2021
Thursday Nov 18, 2021
Most of the world knows who Lil Dicky is at this point, but how many people know who Dave Burd is? In this scripted sitcom we get a more behind the scenes look at the man himself and not the Youtube persona. Is it possible to have people take you seriously in the rap world when you have songs titled "My Dick Sucks?". Find out this week when we review the pilot episode of Dave, "The Gander".

Thursday Nov 11, 2021
S1E1: Mad About You
Thursday Nov 11, 2021
Thursday Nov 11, 2021
Married New York couple Paul and Jamie Buchman (Paul Reiser, Helen Hunt) are having friends and family over for dinner... On the one night they planned on having some time alone with each other. Will a night of frozen lasagna and animosity entertain us enough to give this show a green-light? Find out as we review the pilot episode of Mad About You, "Romantic Improvisations".

Thursday Nov 04, 2021
S1E1: The Crew
Thursday Nov 04, 2021
Thursday Nov 04, 2021
In the NASCAR world there's a lot that goes into running a successful professional stock car organization... Unfortunately for Kevin Gibson (Kevin James), Bobby Spencer Racing isn't all that successful. But hey, at least they have Coffee Coolattas from Dunkin Donuts...? Listen in as we review the pilot episode from the Netflix original series The Crew, "I Guess That Cake Did Need to Be Refrigerated".

Thursday Oct 28, 2021
S1E1: What We Do in the Shadows
Thursday Oct 28, 2021
Thursday Oct 28, 2021
What We Do in the Shadows is a documentary style show about 4 Staten Island roommates doing their best to get along. Oh, and did we mention they also happen to be Vampires? So grab your crucifix and join us as we review their pilot episode.

Thursday Oct 21, 2021
S1E1: The Addams Family
Thursday Oct 21, 2021
Thursday Oct 21, 2021
They're creepy and they're kooky... Gomez and his family are a pretty unconventional to say the very least. Whether it's a functioning hand that isn't attached to a body or an uncle who can power a lightbulb with his mouth, this family is like none you know. Listen as we review the pilot episode of The Addams Family, "The Addams Family Goes to School".

Thursday Oct 14, 2021
S1E1: Ghosted
Thursday Oct 14, 2021
Thursday Oct 14, 2021
Bureau Underground is a secret government organization that investigates paranormal cases. In order to solve a case they enlist the help of Leroy (Craig Robinson) & Max (Adam Scott). Can this duo come together to both help the BU and get an S1E1 green-light? Find out as we review the pilot episode of "Ghosted".






