That’s My Bush! was a Comedy Central sitcom that aired in 2001. It was created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone, the duo behind South Park. The show, which was a satirical look at life in the White House was green lit with the understanding that the show would focus around whoever ended up winning the 2000 presidential election. The show’s premise was less about politics and more about lampooning the conventions of the American sitcom.
Although reviews were generally positive, praising the show as a clever parody of both politics and sitcom clichés, That’s My Bush! proved unsustainable. High production costs led to cancellation after just eight episodes. Parker and Stone later admitted the series likely wouldn’t have worked in the political climate after September 11, 2001. Listen as the boys deep dive That's My Bush's pilot episode, "An Aborted Dinner Date".
Starring: Timothy Bottoms, Carrie Quinn Dolin, Kurt Fuller, Kristen Miller, Marcia Wallace, Lisa K. Wyatt, & John D'Aquino
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S1E1: It's Garry Shandling's Show
"It’s Garry Shandling’s Show" was a sitcom that aired on Showtime from 1986 to 1990 where Garry Shandling plays a fictionalized version of himself living in a suburban condo. The series was notable for breaking television conventions at the time, with Shandling directly addressing the audience, acknowledging that he was in a sitcom, and routinely mocking the artificial structures of television comedy. Its theme song even playfully narrated itself (“This is the theme to Garry’s show…”), further underlining its meta, self-aware style.
Reception was largely positive, with critics praising Shandling’s wit, originality, and the show’s willingness to lampoon television itself. The series helped establish Garry Shandling as a unique comedic voice, paving the way for his later, even more acclaimed HBO series The Larry Sanders Show. In retrospect, It’s Garry Shandling’s Show is remembered as a cult classic that pushed sitcom boundaries and inspired a new generation of TV comedy writers. Will the S1E1 boys enjoy a sitcom poking fun at sitcoms? Listen as they deep dive the show's first episode, "The Day Garry Moved In".
Starring: Garry Shandling, Molly Cheek, Michael Tucci, Scott Nemes, Jason Bernard, Suzanne Kent, Shawn Ora Engemann, Geoffrey Blake, & Vanna White
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S1E1: Corner Gas
"Corner Gas" is a sitcom that aired from 2004 to 2009 on CTV. The premise centers around Brent Leroy (played by show creator Brent Butt), who runs the town's gas station. Known for its dry humor and character-driven storytelling, the show avoids traditional sitcom laugh tracks and instead leans on witty dialogue and understated situational comedy rooted in Canadian small-town life.
Reception for Corner Gas was overwhelmingly positive and became one of the highest-rated Canadian television comedies ever. Critics praised its relatable humor, and strong ensemble cast. Even after its finale, Corner Gas remains a beloved cultural touchstone, often cited as the Canadian equivalent of Seinfeld in its ability to find humor in everyday, “about nothing” situations. Will the S1E1 boys enjoy this comedy from the north? Listen as they deep dive the show's pilot episode, "Ruby Reborn".
Starring: Brent Butt, Gabrielle Miller, Fred Ewanuick, Eric Peterson, Janet Wright, Lorne Cardinal, Tara Spencer-Nairn, & Nancy Robertson
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S1E1: The Building
"The Building" is a CBS sitcom that premiered in 1993. It was created, written, and executive-produced by Bonnie Hunt. The show centers on Bonnie Kennedy a commercial actress who returns to Chicago and moves into her old apartment building across from Wrigley Field after separating from her fiancé. "The Building" was theatrical in tone with many Second City alumni as cast members. Episodes featured improvisational dialogue, overlapping speech, and even the occasional mistake left intact to preserve an authentic feel
Critics praised "The Building" for its freshness and charm. The Los Angeles Times praised Hunt’s intelligent writing and the cast’s comic timing. Yet reception from audiences was less enthusiastic. Despite critical acclaim, the show struggled in the ratings. CBS aired only five of the six produced episodes before canceling the series. Where will the S1E1 boys sit with this one? Listen as they deep dive the show's pilot episode and find out.
Starring: Bonnie Hunt, Mike Hagerty, Richard Kulhman, Don Lake, Tom Virtue, Holly Wortell, & George Clooney
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S1E1: 227
"227" is a sitcom that aired on NBC from 1985 to 1990, spanning five seasons and 116 episodes. Created by C.J. Banks and Bill Boulware, it was adapted from a 1978 stage play of the same name. The show was set in a middle-class apartment building in Washington, D.C., and became one of NBC’s popular Saturday night staples in the mid-to-late 1980s. It was notable for being a vehicle for Marla Gibbs, who had gained fame on The Jeffersons, and for introducing Jackée and future star Regina King in her television debut.
227 was generally well-received during its early run, praised for Gibbs’s lead performance and the strong ensemble cast. Ratings were solid in the first few seasons, though they dipped in later years, leading to cast changes and retooling before the series ended in 1990. In syndication, 227 retained a loyal audience and is remembered as an important sitcom of the 1980s. Listen in as the S1E1 boys deep dive the show's pilot episode, "Honesty".
Starring: Marla Gibbs, Hal Williams, Alaina Reed, Regina King, Curtis Baldwin, Helen Martin, Ken Foree, & Jackée Harry
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Join us every week where we’ll be picking a different sitcom and judging it solely on its very first televised episode. In doing so we’ll be challenging ourselves to erase any knowledge of future episodes so we can deliver an unbiased opinion. At the end of each show we’ll tell you if this is a show we would green light or cancel. Tune in to find out which mega shows wouldn’t make the cut, what forgettable mistakes we give a pass, and who started exactly where they should be.
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