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- Ashes to Ashes, Hats to HatsIt's Andrew Shue's time to shine on the show, and boy does his soul glow! (Except not really.) We also get into the latest cinematic punching bag, "Mother!"1 hr 4 min
- A Song of Ice Cream and BathrobesAllison is really a pill, and it only brings Amanda and Billy closer together. Also, Jake and Jo (finally, finally) do it and Jane and Michael go for a run. Plus: Doug and Karen reminisce about '90s film actresses, discussion of "Practical Magic," "Atypical," "Speechless," "Grosse Pointe Blank," and "People of Earth."1 hr 18 min
- She's He-eeeeeeeeeereAmanda Woodward (aka Heather Locklear) has arrived! Plus, you find out what Guns 'n' Roses music does to you. And you'll learn Doug's three fake names. Plus: chat about "Midnight, Texas," "Game of Thrones," "Girls Trip," and a review of the show "Robin Hood."1 hr 14 min
- Matt and Rhonda Have WordsNope, they don't fight, we're just celebrating that Matt and Rhonda get dialogue at all in this episode. We also learn more about Jo's ex-husband, the Jane/Sydney sibling rivalry, and Allison's big advertising ball. Plus: discussions of "The Dark Tower," "Wet Hot American Summer," and "A Parallelogram."1 hr 23 min
- The Amazingly Awesome Arrival of Sydney AndrewsDoug and Karen respectfully disagree about two inarguably awesome ladies: Laura Leighton as Sydney Andrews and Charlize Theron as Lorraine Something in "Atomic Blonde." (Yes, we talk about other stuff, too.)1 hr 8 min
- Christmas in July!Holiday gifts arrive in different forms for Allison, Matt, Jake, and Rhonda. And Michael and Kimberly make a baby together! (Sort of.) Plus: reviews of Dunkirk, "American Ninja Warrior," "Friends From College," Hamlet, and Pipeline.1 hr 33 min
- It's A Boy! (Oh, Boy)
Allison and Jake both get surprising news, and Doug and Karen have mixed reactions. Plus, Rhonda also gets a nice surprise, if not exactly a storyline. Also: Emmy news, "Glow," Gwyneth and Goop, the state of theatre criticism, "The Hero," "Spider-Man: The Homecoming," and tributes to Martin Landau and George Romero.
1 hr 46 min - Shut Up, Jane Mancini
It's odd storyline proportions all around as Jo settles in, and as usual, Matt gets short shrift. But Jeremy Davies! Also: Discussion of A League Of Their Own, Madonna, our mid-year faves, and 1984 and Marvin's Room on Broadway.
2 hr 1 min - The Arrival of Jo Reynolds!
Daphne Zuniga is the first (new) main character to join the cast, and Jo meets cute with Jake and bonds with Alison. Jane and Michael deal with a serious issue, and Billy is still dumb. But at least he's on the episode (sorry, Matt). Also, a deep discussion of the films The Beguiled and The Big Sick, remembering Batman Returns on its 25th Anniversary, differing views of U2, and the Off-Broadway play Napoli, Brooklyn.
1 hr 56 min - It Was a Dark and Stormy Night
Mommy and Daddy are fighting! Or at least, Doug and Karen are trying to. Will they agree or disagree about Allison's decision about Keith? And the way Matt's storyline represents social history? Also: which one of them has seen "Soul Man?" Plus: discussions of "The Mummy," "Wonder Woman," what makes a 'true Hollywood star,' and the controversial Public Theater production of "Julius Caesar" in Central Park.
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Join hosts Doug and Karen as they dissect the best TV series of the 1990s.