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"Gavin and Stacey" is a British sitcom that first aired in 2007. Created by James Corden and Ruth Jones, the show revolves around the long-distance relationship between Gavin, who lives in Essex, England, and Stacey, who resides in Barry, Wales. Their budding romance brings together their families and friends, leading to a series of comedic events. The show was praised for its witty writing, relat...

"The Conners" is sitcom that serves as a direct continuation of the beloved series "Roseanne". It premiered in 2018, following the cancellation of "Roseanne" due to controversial tweets by its star, Roseanne Barr. The series follows the Conner family as they navigate life in the fictional town of Lanford, Illinois, after the death of the family matriarch, Roseanne. There were mixed reactions from...

"Rodney" is an ABC sitcom that aired from 2004-2006. The show stars Rodney Carrington as a fictionalized version of himself. The series is set in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and follows Rodney, a down-to-earth, aspiring stand-up comedian who balances his pursuit of a comedy career with his responsibilities as a husband and father of two young sons. "Rodney" received mixed reviews from critics and audiences....

"Quintuplets" is a FOX sitcom that from 2004-2005. The show starred Andy Richter and Rebecca Creskoff as Bob & Carol Chase, the parents of teenage quintuplets. The series follows them as they navigate the challenges of raising five distinctly different teenagers. The show received mixed reviews from critics. Despite Richter’s comedic timing, many felt the humor was too broad with writing that...

"Him & Her" is a British sitcom that aired on BBC Three from 2010-2013. The show stars Russell Tovey and Sarah Solemani as Steve and Becky, a lazy, twenty-something couple who spend most of their time lounging in Steve's cluttered flat in Walthamstow, London. The show is known for its intimate and relatable portrayal of a young couple's daily life. "Him & Her" received positive reception f...

"George" is an ABC sitcom that was co-produced by Tony Danza and premiered in 1993. The show starred former professional boxer George Foreman as George Foster, a retired boxer who runs an after-school program for troubled kids. The series is notable for featuring George Foreman in a leading television role, showcasing his charisma beyond the boxing ring. However, due to its short duration, "George...

"Hot in Cleveland" is a TV Land original sitcom that aired from from 2010-2015. The show follows three fabulous but down-on-their-luck women from Los Angeles who decide to move to Cleveland, Ohio, after their plane makes an emergency landing. They decide to make a fresh start by renting a house that comes with a feisty caretaker, Elka (played by the legendary Betty White). "Hot in Cleveland" was w...

"Hardball" was a 1994 sitcom that aired on Fox. The show centered around the Pioneers, a fictional American League baseball team struggling to stay out of last place. Hardball was originally intended to be released along side of that year's World Series but a real life MLB strike prevented that from happening and instead become part of the first FOX NFL Sunday. Despite coming off the heels of mult...

"The Middle" is an ABC sitcom that aired from 2009 to 2018. The show revolves around the Heck family, who live in the fictional town of Orson, Indiana. It focuses on the family as they navigate life's ups and downs. From financial challenges to school problems, "The Middle" captures the essence of a middle-class American family. "The Middle" was praised for its relatable portrayal of family life....

The Mindy Project was a sitcom created by and starring Mindy Kaling that aired on Fox from 2012 to 2015 and later transitioned to Hulu, where it continued until its conclusion in 2017. The series follows Dr. Mindy Lahiri, an obstetrician-gynecologist in New York City who is determined to balance her career, friendships, and romantic aspirations all while she searches for her "happily ever after."...

"Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" is a 2015 Netflix sitcom created by Tina Fey and Robert Carlock. The show follows the life of Kimmy Schmidt (Ellie Kemper), a relentlessly optimistic woman who, after being rescued from a doomsday cult where she was held captive for 15 years, decides to start a new life in New York City. After four seasons, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt ended when its creators felt that the...

The Hotwives of Orlando is a 2014 Hulu Original comedy series. The show spoofs on reality shows like The Real Housewives, focusing on a fictional group of women in Orlando who lead extravagant, dramatic lives. Each character embodies a different reality TV stereotype, from the ditzy trophy wife to the volatile diva, and the show follows their ridiculous feuds, parties, and over-the-top personal dr...

"Splitting Up Together" is a comedy series that aired on ABC from 2018 to 2019. The premise revolves around a married couple, Lena (Jenna Fischer) and Martin (Oliver Hudson), who decide to divorce but choose to continue living in the same house for the sake of their three children. The unique arrangement has the two taking turns living in the house with the kids, while the other stays in the garag...

We have a special bonus episode this week. Due to us now covering both the original UK and US adaptation versions of "Ghosts" we thought it would be fitting to take a little time to compare the two. So listen in as we focus on the major differences between the two pilots and find out which we thought was the better of the two. www. S1E1POD.com MERCH

"Ghosts" is a sitcom that premiered on CBS in 2021 that was adapted from the British series of the same name. The story centers on Sam Arondekar (Rose McIver) and her husband Jay (Utkarsh Ambudkar), who inherit an old mansion. After a near-death experience, Sam starts seeing and interacting with ghosts from various time periods who inhabit the house. The US version aimed to create a more optimisti...

"Death Valley" is a comedy horror mockumentary series that aired on MTV in 2011. The show follows the Undead Task Force (UTF), a newly formed division of the Los Angeles Police Department, as they combat supernatural creatures like vampires, werewolves, and zombies in the San Fernando Valley. The series is presented in a documentary style, with a camera crew filming the task force's encounters wit...

Struck by Lightning is a short-lived American sitcom that aired on CBS in 1979. The plot revolves around Ted, a modern-day science teacher who inherits an inn in Maine. Soon after Ted arrives he finds out that he is a descendant of Dr. Frankenstein and the inn's groundskeeper "Frank" is the legendary reanimated monster. Struck by Lightning struggled to find an audience and was canceled after only...

"Holliston" is a horror-comedy television series that aired on FEARnet from 2012-2013. The show revolves around two down and out aspiring filmmakers, Adam and Joe, who struggle with life, career, and the opposite sex as they attempt to make it out of the small town they're trapped in and into the big time. "Holliston" is set in show creator Adam Green's actual hometown of Holliston, Massachusetts,...

“Stark Raving Mad” is a sitcom that aired on NBC from 1999-2001. The show stars Tony Shalhoub as Ian Stark, an eccentric horror novelist known for his practical jokes, and Neil Patrick Harris as Henry McNeely, a neurotic book editor who is assigned to work with Stark. The series revolves around the odd-couple dynamic between the two main characters. Despite the star power of its lead actors and be...

English Teacher is an American comedy drama television series created by Brian Jordan Alvarez for FX. Alvarez stars as Evan Marquez, a high school teacher in Austin Texas who finds himself at the intersection of personal, political, and professional aspects of working at a high school. The series has been met with mostly positive reviews with The New York Times saying the show "Finds Surprising Hu...

“Head of the Class” is a sitcom that aired from 1986 to 1991 on ABC. The show centers around a group of academically gifted students, and their laid-back history teacher, Charlie Moore (played by Howard Hesseman). Charlie’s unconventional teaching methods and his efforts to show the students that there’s more to life than just academics form the crux of the series. “Head of the Class” received pos...

“Mr. Robinson” is an NBC sitcom that had a very brief run in August 2015. The show stars Craig Robinson as Craig, a musician who picks up a job as a high school music teacher in pursuit of a former high school fling. Overall, “Mr. Robinson” was seen as a missed opportunity to create a compelling sitcom, leading to its cancellation after just one season. Critics pointed out its reliance on sitcom t...

“The Inbetweeners” is a British sitcom that aired from 2008 to 2010 on E4. The show follows the misadventures of four suburban teenagers at the fictional Rudge Park Comprehensive School. The series is known for its humorous take on the awkwardness of adolescence, focusing on themes like social acceptance, and the boys’ often unsuccessful attempts at romance. Despite its initial lukewarm reception,...

“Mrs. Brown’s Boys” is a sitcom created by and starring Brendan O’Carroll who plays Agnes Brown, a loud-mouthed Irish matriarch who loves meddling in the lives of her six children. The show first premiered in 2011 on BBC1 and RTÉ1 but the character of Agnes Brown had already been established in stage plays, radio plays, books, and straight-to-DVD films. The series is known for its informal product...

“Melissa & Joey” is a sitcom that aired on ABC Family from 2010 to 2015. The show stars Melissa Joan Hart as Melanie “Mel” Burke, a local politician and former wild child who takes in her teenage niece, Lennox (Taylor Spreitler), and nephew, Ryder (Nick Robinson). To help manage her new responsibilities, Mel hires Joe Longo (Joey Lawrence), a former commodities trader who lost everything in a...