We Judge a Show by its Pilot

Ep. 67 - Ginny & Georgia

How far would you go to protect your loved ones? That's a question you may find asking yourself while watching Ginny and Georgia. We're continuing Fresh Start January with this Netflix original that centers around a young mother and her teenage daughter, a premise we've heard before but this one's a little different. A long with the pilot, we discuss times we stood up for ourselves, times our parents stood up for us, and where we got our names. This is a fun one so you don't want to miss it! 

Ep. 66 - Happy Endings

This is a show that is very special to us because it's the first show that became "our show". Jeff introduced this series to Anna when they first met and we both fell in love with it. Happy Endings may seem like just another "friend group series" but for us, it's so much more. Along with the pilot, we discuss our love for this show but mostly we share our most embarrassing breakup stories. You don't want to miss this because it's a good one! Come take a listen!

Ep. 65 - Emily in Paris

If you were moving to a foreign country, wouldn't you at least try to learn the native language? This is a question that often comes up with the show we are judging today which is the Netflix hit series, Emily in Paris. Emily Cooper is your average quirky protagonist that has been offered a last minute job working in Paris forcing her to leave behind her old life and boyfriend. As the show progresses, many fans began to dislike Emily, something we weren't aware of, so this inspired Jeff to make a list of the most frequently ranked "Most Unlikable TV Protagonists" and we give our opinion on the matter. We also tell our own stories of being a fish out of water in a foreign country and how we dealt with it. This is a fun episode so stop reading this summary and take a listen! 

Ep. 64 - The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

Easily one of the most iconic sitcoms of the 90s, possibly the most recognizable theme song ever, and also known for launching the career of one of the highest paid actors of all time... of course, we're talking about The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air! Jeff talks about why this is one of his all-time favorite shows, we discuss why we think this show had such a huge impact on pop culture as well as time we experienced culture shock, and much more! Come take a listen!

Ep. 63 - Northern Exposure

Would you work in a remote town for 4 years if it meant your entire schooling would be paid for? That's the obstacle Joel faces in a show we'd never seen before, Northern Exposure. This charming and somewhat eccentric 90's gem left us thinking about our trip to Alaska, some more crazy work stories, and much more! Come take a listen!

Ep. 62 - The Jeffersons

Hilarious. Unforgettable. Groundbreaking. Just a few words that describe one of the most popular TV shows of the 1970s, The Jeffersons. Like most of Norman Lear's sitcoms, The Jeffersons tackled subjects that reflected the times and it started many conversations. Along with the pilot, we discuss the impact that shows like The Jeffersons had on society, Anna talks about visiting New York in the 70s, and we contemplate if we're too afraid to have certain conversations today. Come take a listen!

Ep. 61 - New Girl

New Year, new episode, New Girl! We're starting 2025 with a feel-good sitcom that will warm your heart. A show that is so sweet, it might give you a toothache. We follow Jess as she navigates being single after a bad breakup and her adventures with her 3 new roommates as they help her re-enter the single world. Along with the pilot, we talk New Years Resolutions, more roommate stories, and much more because we got sidetracked many times this episode but it was worth it. Come take a listen!

Ep. 60 - Sex and the City

Let us be the last podcast you listen to in 2024! We're closing out the year where it all began, with Sex and the City. Should Carrie have ended up with Big? Did Carrie get a proper ending or was it a little too rushed? We both share our opinion on the subject and we also reveal what the theme for January will be! Happy New Year! 

Ep. 59 - Game of Thrones

Happy Holidays! Our gift to you is a new episode and this one was a doozy! Hands down one of the most polarizing final seasons and series finales of all time, Game of Thrones. We even have pretty polarizing opinions on the subject. Just letting everyone know, we go off on some Game of Thrones tangents for this episode along with discussing gift exchange games and why we like or dislike them. Come take a listen!

Ep. 58 - M*A*S*H

It would seem silly to do a month dedicated to series finales and not cover the most watched series finale of all time, MASH. With over 105 million people tuning in, it is the most watched scripted tv program of all time. Along with the series finale, Anna looks back on when she originally watched the series finale and all the memories that came back while watching. Come take a listen!