This pertains to shows hit their stride early on and then quickly fell off (https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/SeasonalRot/LiveActionTV)? In other words, shows that were a huge deal with the first season only to just (https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/SophomoreSlump) rapidly fall off (https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/SecondSeasonDownfall) in terms of anyone caring about it. It's the complete opposite of shows that take a season or two find their footing (https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/GrowingTheBeard/LiveActionTV).
merlinjones
01-09-2023, 11:57 AM
Started with their best (though many of these were solid for 2 or 3 seasons):
The Beverly Hillbillies (best seasons 1-3 out of 9)
Bewitched (Best seasons 1-3 out of 8, 4 & 5 also good)
The Andy Griffith Show (best seasons 1-4 out of 7, 5 also good)
Lost in Space (best season 1 of 3)
Happy Days (best seasons 1-3 of 10+)
Petticoat Junction (best seasons 1-3 out of 7)
Wonder Woman (best season 1 of 3)
Adventures of Superman (best season 1 of 5)
Batman (best season 1 of 3)
The Lucy Show (best seasons 1 & 2 of ?)
Charlie's Angels (best season 1 of ?)
Vega$ (best season 1 of 3)
Twin Peaks (best season 1 of 2)
The Dukes of Hazzard (best season 1 of ?)
Laverne & Shirley (was it ever that good, not sure)
Here Come the Brides (best season 1 of 2)
The Monkees (best season 1 of 2)
Gomer Pyle (best season 1 of 5)