Episode 3 opens with the end of an era: AOL retiring dial-up on September 30, plus a quick look at rural internet realities. We also debut a new Billboard Top 5 segment for the week of August 14, 1994: All-4-One, John Mellencamp, Coolio, Boyz II Men, and Lisa Loeb take the spotlight.

Then we dive into non-TGIF sitcoms and live-action staples—Married with Children, Home Improvement, Cops, America’s Most Wanted, Unsolved Mysteries, The X-Files, Tales from the Crypt, Buffy/Angel, Fresh Prince, Seinfeld, Friends, Martin, The Wayans Bros., Family Matters, SNL, Will & Grace, and Everybody Loves Raymond—what holds up, what didn’t, and the quotes we still use.

We shout out underrated gems like Just Shoot Me, Third Rock from the Sun, Sports Night, and Freaks and Geeks, note a few reboots on the horizon, and tease future deep dives into TGIF, SNICK, animated shows, and game shows.