...do you watch a show to decide if you really like it or not?

I try to give a sitcom at least three episodes before I decide whether or not I really like it.

Let's see:

NewsRadio - I was sold after watching 1 episode.

Wings - I became a true fan after watching 2 episodes. Although I had watched the show on and off for most of the time the show was on.

Chico and the Man - I watched a few but I just kept watching it and eventually liked it.

Just Shoot Me! - I bought the DVD and watched the first 3 episodes and decided I don't like the show. It just doesn't make me laugh.

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For the general show, 2 episodes. The first episode is usually boring, since it tries to explain the show. The second episode is more of a first episode in that it's the first one with the regular format.

A week's worth

Originally posted by Sideshow Kristen
...do you watch a show to decide if you really like it or not?

I try to give a sitcom at least three episodes before I decide whether or not I really like it.


I watched 45 eps of Cheers and still was falling asleep

I decided Full House was funny after watching two episodes.
After 2 episodes of Cheers I decided I hated the show.
And with Whos The boss? it only took me one episode to decide that I loved the show.

For me, it's usually around two or three.

More often than not if I don't like the first episode of a show than I won't bother watching any more.

I watched one episode of Three's Company an loved it. Same with Leave it to Beaver. I watched 3 episodes of Cheers and liked it. I watched 2 episodes of Oliver Beene and loved it. I watched one episode of Arrested Development and didn't like it but watched another and thought it was OK.

It usually takes me about 3 episodes, which can vary because a show can start out with some great episodes, then go down hill.

It only took me about 3 episodes to be a Boy Meets World fan 4 ever ;)

Originally posted by mr roper
More often than not if I don't like the first episode of a show than I won't bother watching any more.

:yeahthat

I agree with mr roper and Brent in that, unless I'm specifically watching the show because I know it will be cancelled soon and I'm also taping it for my archives (Charlie Lawrence) I give a show one episode and then give up.

Rarely, however, does a show have such an awful first episode that I don't come back for the second.

The pilot of Welcome Back Kotter was ENTERTAINING, and then all the episodes that followed were GARBAGE-LOL

If its a NEW show, one episode is my decision.

For old sitcoms, I watch about 3 or 4, and if hasn't grabbed my interest by then -- its over.


Solomon, I know you hate Cheers.... but, this wouldnt offend me as a fan -- make a post on the Cheers board explaining exactly why you don't like it.
It's got a "hip" character.... Sam.
It's got the mean/somewhat evil character.... Carla.
Id just like to see what you think about it.
But if its just going to be a "it was boring and I fell asleep" thread, then dont bother.
And tell them Tim sent you -- in order not to piss anyone off.
Or not.... whatever you want to do.

Originally posted by TVAdam
Just Shoot Me! - I bought the DVD and watched the first 3 episodes and decided I don't like the show. It just doesn't make me laugh.

"Just Shoot Me" is right, that's what I needed after watching that show. I gave it a chance 10, 15 times.... but I NEVER laughed. There's 7 and a half hours of my life I'll never have back.

Adam, do you plan on keeping your DVD, or selling it??
I know you buy almost every sitcom on DVD.... I was just wondering if you'll keep a show you don't like.

Usually only one. :lol: Either it grows on me right away or it doesn't grow on me at all in most cases.

Generally I know from one but sometimes I'll give it another go if it "had promise" ;) I know if I love or just like something after three episodes.

After 1 episode...If the show is good I'll want to see it again...if not..then I won't want to see it...again...

For new TV shows, one. (I really like Oliver Beene, by the way)

For older TV shows, it's usually the same...1-3. :D

It takes a new show about 7 or 8 episodes to find it's voice. The earlier shows are dutifully carying out the premise of the pilot, but the show eventually becomes more (for better or worse).

This is a major problem with networks that cancel a show after 2 or 3 airings or them giving a show only an order for 6. "Oliver Beene" has had is only slightly better...they order 13 episodes, shut down production, air the 13 and then order 13 more, etc.

gennerally, one or two. Mostly two.

And, what the heck is an "Oliver Beene"? Sounds like a disease!

Pretty much lyk evryone else 1-3 episodes!! :D :) :D :)

Originally posted by treky
gennerally, one or two. Mostly two.

And, what the heck is an "Oliver Beene"? Sounds like a disease!

New TV show on Fox. It takes place in the 1960's. :) It's the only right thing Fox's done all season...I really like it and I've only seen 2 eps of it so far. :lol:

I usually watch the pilot and maybe another 2 eps before I decide.

Except the other night when I watched the pilot for Andy Richter's new show "Quints."

I turned it off after 15 minutes. Horrible.

I'll usually watch a show twice before deciding if I like it or not.