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Must See IMDB
by Abby & Katie
Abby & Katie, both TV addicts as kids and beyond, discuss IMDB's #1 viewer-rated episode of a classic television show, and then weigh in on whether the voters got it right, or if a different episode deserves the top spot.
Episodes
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New York Times' 100 Best TV Shows of the 21st Century
Have you read the Times?! We are diving into their list of 100 best shows since the year 2000. Abby and Katie have cheers and jeers and we're sure you do too. Join us for this roller coaster ride of a discussion! Here's a link to the list. UPDATE! Here is a link to the Readers' list of…
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The Americans
Abby and Katie welcome back a favorite guest, Chris, to discuss the long awaited show we've all finally made our way through, The Americans. Will there be back stabbing and double-agent crossing as we hash it out over the best episode in this series? конечно! Tell us about your hidden gem…
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The Pride and Prejudice Multiverse (The Other Bennet Sister and Beyond!)
It's summertime and that means it's time to cover classic literature adaptations. This summer we are skipping over direct Pride & Prejudice fare (Katie is team 1995 & Abby is team 2005 for the record). Instead, we are looking at the universe of P&P adaptations and will cover 3 categories:...
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Saved by the Bell
We've grabbed our books, given ourselves a look, and arrived at the corner just in time to see the bus fly by. Therefore! It's finally time to dive into the world of Bayside for a Saved By the Bell debate. Will Zack scheme his way to the top in the very best episode? That's a given no matter…
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Roseanne
Abby and Katie are joined by their dad to discuss the groundbreaking sitcom Roseanne. Will this family pod get together have as much drama as a Lanford gathering? Most definitely not. Which episode will elbow its way to the top? Listen on to find out! Tell us about your hidden gem episode, or...
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Barry
Oh, wow. It's time we cover Barry! At the end of 2025 Katie challenged Abby to watch this show so it could be discussed, and we're finally here. Which episode will be the best beignet of the bunch? Which sister will conquer the ever raging season 4 debate? Is Barry simply a "tale told by an…
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PBS Passport Shows
Abby and Katie are having a hard time sticking to one show we are so obsessed with everything you can watch on PBS, especially if you support public media with their Passport to all past shows. Are we into true crime? Not really, but if you give us an offbeat detective of any kind on a PBS show…
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Sex and the City
Abby and Katie welcome special guest, and SATC expert, Viann to discuss this classic NYC series of fairy tale meets reality. Will we wax poetic, with Charlottesque wonder at what the IMDB voters selected as the best episode of the series? Or more likely come in swinging like Miranda, with some...
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The Office
Abby, Katie and special guest Sam are sneaking over to Scranton before the end of the year to celebrate The Office- which our polls show is top billed by listeners, and not yet covered by us! Abby regrets not choosing The Office to take to a deserted island after revisiting this gem, Katie knows...
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50th Episode Superlative Spectacular
To celebrate our 50th episode we look back on our best picks of the past, but also prepare for what we should cover ahead. A poll of Castaway Bay TV shows will decide a future episode, as will Katie picking a show Abby hasn't seen, and vice versa. We are in the business of finding hidden gem...
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Detroiters
Abby, Katie and special guest Chris discuss the hilariously stupid in all the best ways series- Detroiters. Only recently available to stream on Netflix we had to discuss which episode deserves top billing. I Just Had To Tell You picks: Katie's Book Chris' Song/Music Video Abby's Movie ALSO- If…
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My Two Dads
You can count on Abby and Katie to find the very best episode of My Two Dads the classic 80s sitcom. Grab a spot on the purple car couch and let's dive in! Tell us about your hidden gem episode, or anything else, here! Did we get it right or wrong? Drop us an email at [email protected] and…
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Better Things
Mothers. Daughters. Sisters. Women. Abby and Katie check all these boxes so it's finally time they sat down and watched the incredible Pamela Adlon show Better Things! They have done so and are ready to get down to business to find the very best episode. Regardless of the outcome, all agree touch...
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Emma
It’s summertime, so Abby and Katie are delving into adaptations once again! We’re taking a turn about Highbury with Jane Austen’s Emma. Which adaptation did the story and characters the most justice? How and why are they all so different, when the source material connects them all with Austen’s...
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A Different World
Katie and Abby welcome special guest Jess to discuss A Different World! Who will win this class debate on the very best episode- Will Ron derail us with a scheme? Will Whitley wheedle us to agree with her favorite? Will Charmaine talk over everyone to take a verbal victory? Listen and find out!...
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Jeeves and Wooster
By George, By Jove, By Jeeves! No need to make a rannygazoo about it- at long last we've arrived at a tete-a-tete about Jeeves and Wooster. Open your old bean to the possibility that the most hotsy-totsy episode of this show (according to IMDB), may by in the soup once Abby and Katie prattle on...
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Spaced
Abby and Katie delve into the cult classic Spaced starring Simon Pegg and Jessica Hynes. Will they get on with these flatmates and their batty neighbors and friends? Will they kidnap Colin to boot? They will definitely debate the top episode and see what gems need a second look. Tell us about…
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Marple
Abby and Katie head to St. Mary Mead and beyond to uncover the very best Marple, and the very best episode of this sometimes controversial series. Will they agree that the IMDB voters have correctly deduced the top episode? That's about as likely as Jane leaving it up to the lead detective to…
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Vera
Abby and Katie head to Northumberland county in England to detect why we love the Vera series so much. So who was the better sidekick- Joe or Aidan (Katie has strong opinions)? What is Kenny's best comedic moment (Abby has her fave)? And of course, which episode deserves a bottle of fine whiskey...
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Hey Dude
Let's get a little wild and a little strange as we discuss one of our all time favorite shows from childhood, Hey Dude on Nickelodeon. We'll gather 'round the campfire to rehash the IMDB voters' #1 pick, then turn it into a competition fiercer than anything Brad and Ted could argue about, and...
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Sherlock
Let's kick off the new season with a trip to 221B Baker Street to join John and Sherlock on their mysterious adventures. Will the IMDB voters prove their case for the top episode, or will Abby and Katie discover some new leads? The game is on! Tell us about your hidden gem episode, or anything...
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Top TV with Rolling Stone
In this pre-season episode, Katie and Abby delve into the recent Rolling Stone article that attempts to rank the top 100 TV episodes... Of All Time. We grapple with our thoughts on their picks and generate some inspo for future episodes of TV shows we simply must tackle ourselves. Check out the...
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Jane Eyre
This summer we are relaxing from tradition by holding a summer book club, no reading required, just watch all the adaptations of the classic Jane Eyre! It's a showdown to see which film, mini-series, or even recorded live-theater production holds the crown. Then we'll discuss which ones have...
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GLOW
It's the moment you've all been waiting for...It's GLOW: The Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling! Abby and Katie wrestle amongst themselves to crown the very best episode of this incredible series. And there can be only one winner... DING DING- Let the showdown commence! More Glow Gems: Real vs Show...
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Road to Avonlea
Abby and Katie head up the Road to Avonlea, to see if this 90s family show classic holds up under today's lens. Will Felicity and Gus leap the ridiculous hurdles thrown in their path to the altar? Will LM Montgomery's characters hold true to the page, or take on a life of their own? And which...
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Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries
We're headed to Melbourne, Australia on the heels of the illustrious, and not always honorable, Miss Phryne Fisher! Buckle up, 'cause it's going to be a bumpy and fabulous ride. Abby and Katie will be on the case to suss out clues, and figure out which episode really murdered the top spot on…
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Derry Girls
Happy Days- We're headed to Derry in Northern Ireland! Gather 'round waines, as we discuss the top-rated IMDB episode of this class series, AND the other cracker episodes that deserve a boost up the list! The song Katie just had to tell us about:...
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New Girl
Who's that Girl? It's Katie! Who's that Girl? It's Abby! Actually, Who's that Girl?! It's Jess! We'll be discussing New Girl this week including these Hot Topics: *Female friendships in comedy *Which GOAT in music history can help romantic relationships AND teacher strikes *Etiquette regarding...
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The Brady Bunch
"Here's the story, of two lovely sisters. Who are serving up some very Brady thoughts, all of them had many musings- with much merit. Though they may say 'like' a lot." That's right folks we are covering The Brady Bunch in this episode and it's much more than a hunch, that this episode will…
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The Afterparty
Abby and Katie, with special guest Marilla, decide whodunnit?! And by that we mean who leads the very best episode of The Afterparty? Step into your favorite film genre and join us for the discussion. You can find the Google Slides of Old Hollywood inspiration for the episode Isabel here:...
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Catastrophe
Abby and Katie discuss the fantastic British Series, Catastrophe. Please note that this episode contains explicit material and strong language, both of which this series served up in spades to honestly portray marriage whilst raising young kids. Which episode will be the favorite child this week?...
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The West Wing
Katie and Abby decided this momentous show deserved not one, but two amazing guest hosts! Kevin and Chris join us to discuss fictional Washington DC back in its heyday. What episode will win this nail-biter of an election? And who would you want as your VP, or perhaps more importantly, your Chief...
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TV Superlatives at Summer's End
Who is your favorite set of TV siblings? Which character should get their own reality TV show? What TV death will haunt you forever? Abby and Katie debate these hot topics and many more. As we come to summer's end sit back with us, take one last sip of lemonade, and let's hash out the best and...
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Parks and Recreation
Treat Yo Self to our episode on Parks and Rec! Will a swing repair win the top episode spot, or will another adventure from the Pawnee Parks team take the crown? Anything is possible, because as Leslie Knope says, "There's nothing we can't do if we work hard, never sleep, and shirk all other...
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Lark Rise to Candleford
It's back across the pond this week to take a leisurely (8 mile!) walk down memory lane, from Lark Rise to Candleford. Which town has the best way of life? Which characters offer the best nuggets of wisdom, and IS is wise to build a still in your living room? We'll discuss it all and decide which...
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Facts of Life
You take the good, you take the bad, you take them both and there you have- The Facts of Life! After all these years, is there more good or bad in a rewatch of this classic sitcom? Katie presents the IMDB #1 rated episode along with a pick of her own- so which episode is the best? Hopefully we'll...
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Agatha Christie's Poirot
Fire up your little grey cells and unfurl a fabulous mustache, as we contemplate the fantastic series- Agatha Christie's Poirot. Abby presents two episodes for Katie to judge-the best rated episode from the voters on IMDB as well as her personal favorite- which will be unveiled as the truly best...
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News Radio
We're heading to WNYX to discuss the 90s workplace show News Radio. We honor Phil Hartman's legacy of comedy and discuss which episode needs to best the IMDB favorite- as in it needs Phil to actually appear as Bill McNeal! Tell us about your hidden gem episode, or anything else, here! Did we get…
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MacGyver
Abby takes Katie down memory lane to MacGyver! The classic TV character who single handedly made science seem cool to us, as kids. Will the series still pack an adult-appreciated punch? And what episode will Katie deem worthy of a boost up the IMDB list? Tell us about your hidden gem episode, or...
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The Good Place
Katie makes her case for The Good Place, while Abby plays judge to determine the best episode of the series. Just like the show we are discussing, there may be some rule-breaking and unexpected twists! Tell us about your hidden gem episode, or anything else, here! Did we get it right or wrong?…
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Gavin and Stacey
Abby and Katie are back with a new twist in 2023. This week Abby reveals IMDB's top rated episode of Gavin and Stacey, as well as presenting her own favorite episode. Katie must then decide which is best in her book- between the two. Other superlatives for the show are shared, as well as a new...
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Veronica Mars
We're headed to Neptune to discuss Veronica Mars and her "used to be" friends. Keep an ear out for our tangent on another great Icelandic series, Trapped. Tell us about your hidden gem episode, or anything else, here! Did we get it right or wrong? Drop us an email at [email protected] and…
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Fleabag
Katie and Abby wax poetic about the absolutely incredible show Fleabag! This episode concludes our Ladies Days of Summer on a high note. Let us know about your themed cafe plans or which Fleabag episode you deem tip of the top by emailing us at [email protected] NOTE: We do swear like sailors...
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The Baby-Sitters Club
Abby and Katie reminisce about the cancelled-too-soon Netflix series as well as the book series that permeated their early reading experience. Audio note that Abby's computer was fanning itself throughout the recording, so apologies for the on and off sound quality. If you have your own favorite...
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Tiny Toon Adventures
Katie and Abby break down and absolute favorite show from our childhood- Tiny Toon Adventures. The theme song alone lives on via belting it out to annoy our kids to this day. We fangirl on Babs, find hidden treasures in where else we know Elmyra from, and learn all about the amazing work the…
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One Mississippi
Katie and Abby head south to explore Tig Notaro's 2 season show One Mississippi, which is loosely based on her own life. Topics include how electricity conservation techniques can lead to love, and how shows can introduce humor into dark topics with success. Email us about your favorite episode…
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Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman
Join Abby and Katie for a glass of sarsaparilla as we discuss Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman. This 90s western with women front and center was a favorite of our youth, will it hold up in present day?! We also give our 'What Should You Watch Next' and 'What are We Watching Now' recommendations. Tell us...
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The Durrells in Corfu
Katie and Abby discuss The Durrells in Corfu. Gorgeous ocean views and a menagerie of animals accompany the Durrell family on their many island adventures during the 1930s. Sit back, relax, and join us to chat all about it over a glass of lemonade with kumquats. Tell us about your hidden gem...
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Coupling
Abby and Katie are joined by Coupling expert Lily to discuss this witty and sexy show from across the pond. Ponderings in this episode include: *Songs for a good snog, versus songs about true love. *What 'pants' means in London. *Taking the sexism low road to rate male body parts. Tell us all…
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Friends
Abby, Katie and their friend Emily discuss the long running classic sitcom Friends. Take our "which friend would you..." quiz and let us know what you consider the best episode of this series. You can always email us your thoughts at [email protected] Tell us about your hidden gem episode, or...
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Abby & Katie, both TV addicts as kids and beyond, discuss IMDB's #1 viewer-rated episode of a classic television show, and then weigh in on whether the voters got it right, or if a different episode deserves the top spot.
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