If you've ever wondered where entry #100 was on the TV Guide list of the 100 Best Episodes of Television, it actually premiered on aNodPod as a back door pilot waaaay back in May of 2023. And while we had a lot of fun with aNodPod, one of our first podcasts, it's run its course but Raised on Television hasn't - so, you've asked for it and we've delivered ... ENTRY NUMBER 100 IS FINALLY HERE - so enjoy your midweek respite and listen in to see if this episode deserves to be on the list and if so, whether it is appropriately place!

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The precinct gets a fresh batch of rookies, straight from the top of the class, and Lt. Cushman decides they should ride along with veteran cops for some real-world experience. Sounds reasonable—until genius-level rookie Reginald Corrigan gets assigned to ride with Toody and Muldoon. Captain Block tries to intervene ... because, let's face it, this pairing has disaster written all over it!

The always entertaining (and very much missed) Fred Gwynn stars in this February 1962 outing from season one of Car 54. Hit play and see if our hosts agree with this episode's entrty on the top 100 lists of TV episodes!

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Come and listen to my story 'bout a Pod named Raised on Television ... okay, so that doesn't really work with Flatt and Scruggs but you have to admit that this theme song is a bit of an earworm!

This week's entry is number 62 on the TV Guide list and this particular episode pits the Clamplet clan against Mr. Drysdale as the Jed and family help help Hedda Hopper save Mammouth Studios while Drysdale is working hard to end it ... typical Clampett fun but worthy of an entry on the list? Hit play and find out what our hosts think! And don't forget to visit us online at www.raisedontelevision.com and hey, while you're still here, maybe hit five stars? We'll love you forever, we promise!

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First appearing in a season one episode conducting the sham marriage of Latka to a call girl, Christopher Lloyd reprises his role of Reverend Jim Ignatowsi in this season two episode where he becomes a series regular. The cab crew runs into the sixties leftover at a cafe and decide to help him get a job at Sunshine Cab but they first have to convince the never sunny Louie (but always funny Danny DeVito) to hire him.

For all you late-70's, early-80's TV lovers, this one's for you! Tune in and see what our hosts think of this week's entry on TV Guide's Top 100 and stay for a few laughs, too. Don't forget to visit us online at www.raisedontelevision.com, and hey, while you're at it, maybe give us a five star rating ... we're desperate for your love!

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Dobie Gillis has a plan—become the snazziest dresser in town and watch the ladies flock to him like moths to a very plaid flame. But when his fashion-forward aspirations clash with reality (and his dad’s wallet), so he finds another way to thread the needle (really bad pun intended!) to battle wealthy Milton for young Thalia's gold-digging love.

Does it belong on the list? Hit play and find out what our hosts think! And be sure to visit www.raisedontelevision.com for more!

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After an unintential holiday hiatius we're back and we hope your holidays were great and for some, still ongoing! Though this ep was recorded last year we're kicking off the New Year with a special episode all about those shows we watched when we were home from school because we were sick. From morning shows to afternoon talk shows, soaps and reruns to early evening news, we cover it all.

Hit play and settle in for a trip down memory lane ... and be sure to visit www.raisedontelevision.com and share with us the shows YOU watched during those sick days!

We appreciate you joining us and we wish you a happy and prosperous 2025!

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We hope everyone in the USA had a nice Thanksgiving and is ready for a healthy slice of the full moon as it hits Cicely and causes things get Northern Exposure-ly weird: Ruth-Anne eats steak for breakfast, Chris tapes his show to sculpt "Aurora Borealis," and Joel meets Adam—a grumpy gourmet chef in the woods that may, or may not be green-headed. Meanwhile, a Harley-riding stranger named Bernard shows up, bonds with Chris over Jung, and they discover they’re secret brothers. As the Northern Lights dazzle, Adam vanishes, leaving Joel with a garlic press and a wild story no one believes. Join our hosts as they welcome you to Cicely!

If you've never watched Northern Exposure before, you should ... and you should definitely hit play to see if this episode really belongs on the list as one of televisions best! And don't forget to check out our website, raisedontelevision.com and if you like what we're doing, please consider giving us a written review and rating!

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A new show blows into Springfield and takes on Krusty -- Arthur Crandall and his dummy Gabbo, and they're met with great success. So much so that Krusty the Clown's show is cancelled ... which is odd as there doesn't appear to be an abundance of programming in fictional Springfield, buy anyway ... Bart and Lisa are soon on the task of helping Krusty get his show back with a comback special.

The Simpsons, currently in its 36th season (2024-25) has enjoyed incredible commercial and critical success and without a doubt, has earned a place on this list. Hit play and find out if this particular episode is the one our hosts would have chosen.

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A classic from the not so distant (okay, kind of distant <>) past, Get Smart makes an entrance on the list week! This 1968 episode from season three of the campy spy show starring the slap-sticky Don Adams as Agent 86 and Barbara Feldon as the always on top of it Agent 99, deals with a maniacal guru trying to control the minds of teens ... of course this pure fantasy as anyone whose raised teenagers knows you can't even get them to pick up their socks much less control their minds, but nonetheless, the Groovy Guru is churning out zombies and the top agents from CONTROL have little time to save the day.

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This particular episode, a two-parter airing first on March 12, 1987, tackles death when Alex processes through the loss of his friend Greg and the guilt he feels because he should have been in the car. This episode takes an unconventional narrative approach, with Alex interacting with memories and his subconscious in almost dream-like vignettes, revealing layers of his personality and insecurities. This shift from the usual sitcom format allowed the episode to explore themes of grief and self-discovery more profoundly, earning critical acclaim, including an Emmy for its outstanding writing, a Writer's Guild and Director's Guild award.

Aside from its unconventional approach, outstanding writing and directing, and increidble acting, there's another aspect to the episode that can't be overlooked ... the fact that a lot of kids experience loss and really had no idea how to process their emotions much less how to talk to their parents about them, and their parents were also ill-equipped to help their kids through these complex emotions. Seeing someone else going through similar emotions had to have helped countless families through a medium that we sometimes forget really can do so much good.

Undoubtedly, this episode (both 1 & 2, counting them as a single episode) belong on this list. Do yourself a favor and download Pluto on your streaming device and watch this Season 5, Episode 23/24 masterpiece. The blend of humor mixed with pain reminds you why you love television ... and reminds us what televisoin really can be.

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