The S1E1 Podcast

S1E1: Three’s Company

"Three's Company" is a classic sitcom that originally aired from 1977 to 1984 which was based on a British sitcom called "Man About the House." The show revolves around Jack Tripper (John Ritter), who shares an apartment with two single women, Janet Wood (Joyce DeWitt) and Chrissy Snow (Suzanne Somers). To address the societal norms of the time, where co-ed living arrangements were not widely accepted, Jack pretends to be gay in order to convince the landlords that there's nothing improper about the living situation.
Three's Company became a cultural phenomenon and is remembered as one of the iconic sitcoms of the late 1970s and early 1980s. But 46 years after first premiering will the show come off as too dated for the S1E1 guys? Listen as they deep dive its first televised episode "A Man About the House" and find out.
Starring: John Ritter, Joyce DeWitt, Suzanne Somers, Audra Lindley, & Norman Fell
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S1E1: Blackadder

"Blackadder" is a British comedy that originally aired in 1983. It was created by Richard Curtis and Rowan Atkinson with the concept of exploring historical periods and characters in a comedic and satirical manner. With each new series a different era is visited. Atkinson's portrayal of Edmund became iconic and helped the show become an all time classic in British television comedy.
Can Shakespearean style work on a comedic television show? And if so will it hold up 40 year later. Listen as the guys deep dive Blackadder's pilot episode, "The Foretelling" and find out.
Starring: Rowan Atkinson, Tony Robinson, Tim McInnerny, Elspet Gray, Robert East, & Patrick Allen
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S1E1: Party Down

 "Party Down" is a 2009 comedy series that follows a group of struggling Hollywood caterers trying to make it big in the entertainment industry.Despite an amazing cast and being positively reviewed the show didn't gain much traction in the ratings department. As result the show was canceled after only two short seasons. Party Down eventually found its audience after its initial run and became a bit of a cult favorite. This led to the cast returning for a third season in 2023.
What went wrong in the shows initial run? Was this show ahead of its time? Did it land on the wrong network? Was it simply just not as good as people say? Find out as the S1E1 boys review the pilot episode, "Willow Canyon Homeowners Annual Party".
Starring: Adam Scott, Ken Marino, Jane Lynch, Ryan Hansen, Martin Starr, Lizzy Caplan, Enrico Colantoni, Rebecca Creskoff, Jackie Debatin, & Eden Sher
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S1E1: Pretty Smart

Pretty Smart is a Netflix original sitcom created by Jack Dolgen and Doug Mand. The show is about Chelsea, a recent college graduate who unexpectedly finds herself in need of a place to live. Chelsea ends up in Los Angeles, moving in with her sister Claire and her friends. The two sisters are polar opposites and Chelsea needs to find a way to fit in with a crowd she very much stands out in.
Will this show be another failed attempt by Netflix to create a proper sitcom? Listen as the S1E1 guys deep dive Pretty Smart's pilot episode, "Guess what?! Claire's sister is coming!"
Starring: Emily Osment, Gregg Sulkin, Olivia Macklin, Michael Hsu Rosen, Cinthya Carmona
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S1E1: Night Court

"Night Court" is a classic sitcom that aired from 1984 to 1992. Set in a Manhattan court that runs after conventional hours, the show revolves around a quirky judge, and his eclectic team of court personnel. With its witty dialogue, eccentric characters, and lighthearted approach to the legal system, "Night Court" remains fondly remembered for its unique blend of comedy and courtroom drama.
Did this sitcom's take on a real life New York court create timeless entertainment or does it deserve to stay in the archives? Losten in as the S1E1 boys deep dive the show's pilot episode, "All You Need Is Love" and find out.
Starring: Harry Anderson, Karen Austin, John Larroquette, Gail Strickland, Richard Moll, & Selma Diamond
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S1E1: The Bernie Mac Show

"The Bernie Mac Show" is a sitcom that aired from 2001 to 2006. It follows comedian Bernie Mac as he takes in his sister's three children, trying to impart life lessons while hilariously navigating the challenges of parenthood.
The show's humor stems from Bernie's unfiltered, no-nonsense approach to parenting and his interactions with the kids. The show was praised for its humor, Bernie Mac's performance, and its portrayal of family dynamics. Will the S1E1 guys agree? Listen as they deep dive the show's Pilot episode.
Starring: Bernie Mac, Kellita Smith, Camille Winbush, Jeremy Suarez, & Dee Dee Davis
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S1E1: Lopez vs Lopez

In "Lopez vs Lopez" comedic great George Lopez returns to sitcom television but thie time does it alongside his daughter, Mayan. On the show George and Mayan portray a fictionalized version of their real-life father-daughter relationship. NBC's description of the series reads, "A working-class family comedy about dysfunction, reconnection, and all the pain and joy in between."
Can this show match some of the same magic we saw twenty years prior with "The George Lopez Show", a show that the S1E1 guys gave a perfect five out of five to? Find out as they deep dive the pilot episode for Lopez vs Lopez.
Starring: George Lopez, Mayan Lopez, Selenis Leyva, Brice Gonzalez, & Matt Shively
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S1E1: The New Addams Family

"The New Addams Family" was a television series that originally aired on the Fox Family Channel (now known as Freeform) from 1998 to 1999. The show was an attempt to bring "The Addams Family" back to television after the massive success of the movies earlier that decade. The New Addams Family however would be modeled as a modern spin on the classic TV series from the '60s. Like the original series, it combines dark humor and a love for all things spooky and eccentric, focusing on the family's day-to-day activities and the comical situations that arise from their unusual lifestyle.
The show sought to recapture the charm of the classic series while introducing it to a new generation of viewers. Although it may not have reached the same cultural status as the original, it remains a notable part of the Addams family legacy and a fun and spooky sitcom for those who appreciate dark humor and the supernatural. Will the S1E1 boys enjoy this one as much as they did the original series? Listen as they do a deep dive of the shows pilot episode, "Halloween with the Addams Family".
Starring: Glenn Taranto, Ellie Harvie, Michael Roberds, Nicole Fugere, Brody Smith, Betty Phillips, Steven Fox, & John DeSantis
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S1E1: Free Spirit

TGIF was ABC's block of television that ran on Friday nights for over a decade and became an iconic part of American television culture. There we've seen some of TV's all time greatest sitcoms. On September 22nd, 1989 we were introduced to its first ever lineup: Full House, Family Matters, Perfect Strangers, & Free Spirit...
Don't know that last one? Free Spirit was a short lived sitcom that had only one week on the infamous TGIF block before moving to a different time slot and faded away soon there after. It starred Corinne Bohrer as Winnie Goodwinn a witch who is summoned by 10-year-old boy's wish, and is subsequently hired as a live-in housekeeper by his father, a recently divorced lawyer and father of three.
Does Free Spirit deserve to share the honor of being a week 1 TGIF show or was this something that should have never been made in the first place? Find out as the S1E1 boys do a deep dive of the show's pilot episode.
Starring: Corinne Bohrer, Franc Luz, Paul Scherrer, Edan Gross, & Alyson Hannigan
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S1E1: Ghosts (UK)

"Ghosts" is a 2019 BBC One comedy series. The show revolves around a young couple who inherit a haunted country mansion and find themselves living with a diverse group of eccentric ghosts from different historical periods. The series combines humor, supernatural elements, and historical references to create a unique and entertaining story.
The show has been well received by viewers and critics alike and due to the its quick success an adaptation was created and aired in America 2 years later. Is this show a guaranteed green-light or will the S1E1 boys bury this one once and for all? Find out as they deep dive Ghosts' first episode "Who Do You Think You Are?"
Starring: Martha Howe-Douglas, Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Jim Howick, Laurence Rickard, Ben Willbond, Charlotte Ritchie, Kiell Smith-Bynoe, Lolly Adefope, & Katy Wix
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