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When Did Roseanne Jump the Shark? The Season 8 cast of Roseanne

When Did Roseanne Jump the Shark?

In a feature looking at if or when a TV series "jumped the shark," Brian asks you all to determine when (or if) Roseanne jumped the shark.
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Who Was the Best Recurring Guest Star on a TV Show? Sidney Freedman and Hawkeye on M*A*S*H

Who Was the Best Recurring Guest Star on a TV Show?

In the newest Pop Culture Theme Time, I want to know who you think was the best recurring guest star on a TV show.
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What Was the Opening Title Easter Egg in Only Murders in the Building Season 3 Episode 5, “Ah, Love!”? Martin Short and Meryl Streep in Only Murders in the Building

What Was the Opening Title Easter Egg in Only Murders in the Building Season 3 Episode 5, “Ah, Love!”?

In the latest Pop Culture Easter Eggs, Brian shares the opening title Easter Eggs from the fifth episode of the third season of the hit Hulu TV series, Only Murders in the Building, "Ah,...
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How Does And Just Like That Not Get That Carrie and Aidan’s ‘Five Years’ Plan Makes No Sense? Carrie and Aidan in And Just Like That

How Does And Just Like That Not Get That Carrie and Aidan’s ‘Five Years’ Plan Makes No Sense?

In a look at pop culture moments that we wish we could forget, Brian explains why Carrie and Aidan's five year plan at the end of the most recent season of And Just Like...
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When Bob Barker Tried to Steal a Girl From Little Joe on Bonanza Bob Barker on Bonanza

When Bob Barker Tried to Steal a Girl From Little Joe on Bonanza

In the latest spotlight on memorable scenes in TV shows and films, Brian looks at a rare acting performance by the late, great Bob Barker as a rival to Little Joe in a love...
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The Entire Internet Made the Same Incorrect Joke About Bob Barker’s Death Bob Barker on The Price is Right

The Entire Internet Made the Same Incorrect Joke About Bob Barker’s Death

The entire internet is making the same joke about Bob Barker's passing, but the joke doesn't even make sense
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What Was the Opening Title Easter Egg in Only Murders in the Building Season 3 Episode 4, “The White Room”? Charles and his girlfriend, Joy

What Was the Opening Title Easter Egg in Only Murders in the Building Season 3 Episode 4, “The White Room”?

In the latest Pop Culture Easter Eggs, Brian shares the opening title Easter Eggs from the fourth episode of the third season of the hit Hulu TV series, Only Murders in the Building, "The...
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What’s the All-Time Best ‘Bottle Episode’ of a TV Sitcom? George, Jerry and Elaine waiting to get seated at a Chinese Restaurant

What’s the All-Time Best ‘Bottle Episode’ of a TV Sitcom?

In the newest Pop Culture Theme Time, I want to know what you think is the all-time best "bottle episode" of a TV sitcom.
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Roman’s Wife and Daughter Were Elegantly Retconned Away on Succession Roman Roy with his wife and daughter...for now

Roman’s Wife and Daughter Were Elegantly Retconned Away on Succession

In a spotlight on pop culture retcons that 'overturn' past stories, see how Roman Roy's wife and daughter were retconned out of Succession very quickly in the first season.
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Xander’s Role in Buffy’s ‘Once More, With Feeling’ Didn’t Work Xander on the poster for Once More With Feeling

Xander’s Role in Buffy’s ‘Once More, With Feeling’ Didn’t Work

In a look at pop culture moments that we wish we could forget, Brian explains why Xander's role in the classic Buffy the Vampire Slayer episode, "Once More, With Feeling" didn't work
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