The S1E1 Podcast

S1E1: Smart Guy

"Smart Guy" was a sitcom that aired on The WB network from 1997 to 1999. The show starred Tahj Mowry who had gained recognition for his role on the ABC sitcom "Full House" as T.J. Henderson, a child prodigy who moves up to high school at the age of 10 and has to try to fit in with his older peers. The show was generally well-received for its blend of humor and heart and is remembered fondly by those who watched it during its original run.
Will the S1E1 guys also look back at Smart Guy with the same fondness? Find out as they do a deep dive of the show's pilot episode.
Starring: Tahj Mowry, Jason Weaver, Essence Atkins, John Marshall Jones, Omar Gooding, Anne-Marie Johnson, & Venus DeMilo Thomas
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S1E1: Get A Life

"Get a Life" was a sitcom that aired on the Fox network from 1990 to 1992. The show starred comedian Chris Elliott as Chris Peterson, a 30-year-old paperboy who lived with his parents. The lose premise of the show being, "What if Dennis The Menace was an adult?". The series was a departure from traditional sitcom formats and embraced a more absurd and unpredictable style. Despite its cult following, "Get a Life" faced challenges in finding a mainstream audience and was eventually canceled after two seasons.Does Get A Life's unconventional humor line up with the somewhat offbeat humor of the S1E1 guys? Listen as they deep dive the show's first episode, "Terror on the Hell Loop 2000" and find out.
Starring: Chris Elliott, Sam Robards, Robin Riker, Elinor Donahue, Bob Elliott, & Mike Hagerty
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S1E1: The Santa Clauses

"The Santa Clauses" is a show on Disney+ that serves as a legacy-sequel to The Santa Clause film series that originally started in 1994. Here we see Scott Calvin (Tim Allen) now in his 60s and coming to terms with the fact that he can't be Santa forever. He will now have to set out to find a suitable replacement Santa and also prepare his family for a life outside of The North Pole.
Is this show the perfect complement to the original film series that came before it. Or is Disney just using nostalgia to cash in for their streaming platform? Listen as the S1E1 guys deep dice The Santa Clauses first episode, "Chapter One: Good to Ho" and find out.
Starring: Tim Allen, Elizabeth Mitchell, Austin Kane, Elizabeth Allen-Dick, & Devin Bright
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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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