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Chocoholic · 06-17-2004, 07:24 PM

...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.

Adamantium · 06-17-2004, 07:34 PM

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.

Chain Gang Member · 06-17-2004, 08:15 PM

A week's worth

TVFactFan · 06-17-2004, 08:19 PM

Quote:

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

EmoJoe · 06-17-2004, 08:30 PM

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.

Small Wonderian · 06-17-2004, 08:31 PM

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

Mr. Television · 06-17-2004, 08:33 PM

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

Mrs. Ducky · 06-17-2004, 08:40 PM

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.

spunkygirl · 06-17-2004, 08:57 PM

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

Brent88 · 06-17-2004, 09:04 PM

Quote:

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.

tvfan0101 · 06-17-2004, 09:08 PM

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.

TVFactFan · 06-17-2004, 09:37 PM

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

barwars · 06-17-2004, 09:41 PM

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.

barwars · 06-17-2004, 09:48 PM

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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.

dawsongirl · 06-18-2004, 03:31 AM

Usually only one.

Either it grows on me right away or it doesn't grow on me at all in most cases.

06-17-2004, 07:24 PM	#1
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06-17-2004, 07:34 PM	#2
Adamantium TVAdam No More Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 11, 2002 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 7,826	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. **** 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.

06-17-2004, 08:40 PM	#8
Mrs. Ducky Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 01, 2003 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,461	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.
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06-17-2004, 08:57 PM	#9
spunkygirl Member Moderator Forum Celebrity Join Date: Apr 26, 2003 Posts: 21,563	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

06-17-2004, 09:08 PM	#11
tvfan0101 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 29, 2003 Posts: 961	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.

06-17-2004, 09:37 PM	#12
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,035	The pilot of Welcome Back Kotter was ENTERTAINING, and then all the episodes that followed were GARBAGE-LOL

06-17-2004, 09:41 PM	#13
barwars .. Forum Star Join Date: May 04, 2002 Posts: 13,273	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.

06-18-2004, 03:31 AM	#15
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,128	Usually only one. Either it grows on me right away or it doesn't grow on me at all in most cases.