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Frischman_Fan · 05-30-2007, 11:24 PM

Ok so state the sitcom and the point/season where it "jumped the shark"!!

-I Love Lucy jumped the shark in seasons 4&5 when they moved all over Europe, Cuba, etc. It seemed that the eps got boring and then the 6th season came and things picked up even after they moved from NYC to Conneticut.

dawsongirl · 05-31-2007, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by 3scompanyfreak

Ok so state the sitcom and the point/season where it "jumped the shark"!!

-I Love Lucy jumped the shark in seasons 4&5 when they moved all over Europe, Cuba, etc. It seemed that the eps got boring and then the 6th season came and things picked up even after they moved from NYC to Conneticut.

I agree about the Europe episodes. That one where they biked through France or whatever was so dull. I think the Charles Boyer episode was about the only Europe one I liked. Besides the plane ride home.

Ireneparalegal · 05-31-2007, 12:24 AM

Good Times: When James was killed.

Happy Days: When Chachi entered the picture.

treky · 05-31-2007, 01:18 AM

well; the3 most obvious ones of course are MASH, HAPPY DAYS, & THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW. MASH did it a number of times; first, when Henry and Trapper left, then when Frank left, when it became "THE ALAN ALDA SHOW" and they neglected to tell him it's a sitcom, when "Hot Lips" became "Margret", when she got that bleached-blond hair, when Radar left, when Klinger stopped dressing in drag and doing his crazy behavior.

HAPPY DAYS, when they started filming in front of a live audience and made it "The Fonzie show".

And "TAGS" well....black & white and Barney Fife, 'nuff said!!!!

Then there's when "Laverne & Shirley" when they moved to Calif.....and half the friggin town went with them!!!

"Leave it to Beaver", when Beaver became a teenager.

"All in the family" also more than once. First time was when Mike and Gloria moved out, second time when they moved to Calif.

"Mad about you" when they had a baby.

"Frasier" when Niles and Daphne got together.

Heather987 · 05-31-2007, 02:44 AM

Roseanne - When they won the lottery
The Nanny - When Maxwell actually got involved with Fran
Threes Company - When Terri came along and they started to repeat story lines they originally used with Chrissy years
TCS - When Denise comes back married
Who's the Boss? - Sam goes to college
8 Simple Rules - When they added that guy from SNL

waichingliu81 · 05-31-2007, 06:17 AM

caroline in the city- season 4, i didn't have a problem with caroline and richard as a couple but i felt they argued a bit too excessively and when randy came along in the latter part of the show, it had jumped the shark. it just wasn't the same as it was afterwards

LooksLikeCRicci · 05-31-2007, 06:28 AM

That 70's Show-- When Donna dyed her hair blonde (she was a trademark redhead... prpmpting many fans to go, "WTF?")

comedyfreak · 05-31-2007, 09:43 AM

That 70's Show when Eric and Kelso left the show.
Happy Days when Richie and Ralph left the show.
Welcome Back Kotter 4th season when Barbarino and Kotter did guest appearances.
Full House when Jesse gets married and has twin sons.
Perfect Strangers when Balki and Larry get married and move from the apartment.

Dr. Thong · 05-31-2007, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

Good Times: When James was killed.

Happy Days: When Chachi entered the picture.

"Chachi" is the Swahili word for Satan.

Dusty's Fan · 05-31-2007, 11:26 AM

Happy Days: When Fonzie jumped over a shark on water skis -- of course!

Laverne & Shirley: When Cindy Williams left the series.

Petticoat Junction: When June Lockhart arrived as Dr. Janet Craig (though I still love all seasons of the series).

My Three Sons: When Chip eloped with Polly.

Wings: When Casey and Brian accidentally burned down Helen and Joe's house.

The Beverly Hillbillies: When Granny and Elly temporarily moved into Miss Jane's apartment (final season).

TVFactFan · 05-31-2007, 11:27 AM

The Jeffersons-When George went Ice Skating with Bently in season 6

Saved by the Bell-"when Kelly dumped Zack

Three's Company-"When Furley took over as Landlord"

Diffrent Strokes-"when Willis started wearing penny loafers in season 3"

Frischman_Fan · 05-31-2007, 11:43 AM

Three's Company-When the trio got rid of their trademark couch.

catlover79 · 05-31-2007, 06:48 PM

I can't believe no one has posted the most obvious JTS moment:

The Great Darrin Switch of 1969!!! (Bewitched)

Frischman_Fan · 05-31-2007, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

I can't believe no one has posted the most obvious JTS moment:

The Great Darrin Switch of 1969!!! (Bewitched)

Just like the great Aunt Vivian(Fresh Prince) and Harriett(Family Matters) switch. Weird!!

JulieSomoski · 05-31-2007, 07:12 PM

Home Improvement - When JTT leaves the show. Storylines just got boring.

The Jeffersons - when Bently came back after leaving the show

Boy Meets World - When Cory and Topanga get married

Family Matters - When they dropped the theme song. Every single storyline
was around Urkel, and things got strange.

The Cosby Show - When Denise brought home her new husband from Africa, also when Olivia came along

A Different World - When Dwayne and Whitley broke off their engagement. After that, every episode mentioned that.

Murphy Brown - First when Eldin left. I always wanted Murphy and Elding to get together, but that wasn't happening. Then when Miles left. He was the central character in the show, and then they brought in annoying-as-hell Kay

05-30-2007, 11:24 PM	#1
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05-31-2007, 01:18 AM	#4
treky star trek fan Eternal Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 25, 2002 Location: Conshohocken, pennsylvania Posts: 14,490	well; the3 most obvious ones of course are MASH, HAPPY DAYS, & THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW. MASH did it a number of times; first, when Henry and Trapper left, then when Frank left, when it became "THE ALAN ALDA SHOW" and they neglected to tell him it's a sitcom, when "Hot Lips" became "Margret", when she got that bleached-blond hair, when Radar left, when Klinger stopped dressing in drag and doing his crazy behavior. HAPPY DAYS, when they started filming in front of a live audience and made it "The Fonzie show". And "TAGS" well....black & white and Barney Fife, 'nuff said!!!! Then there's when "Laverne & Shirley" when they moved to Calif.....and half the friggin town went with them!!! "Leave it to Beaver", when Beaver became a teenager. "All in the family" also more than once. First time was when Mike and Gloria moved out, second time when they moved to Calif. "Mad about you" when they had a baby. "Frasier" when Niles and Daphne got together.
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05-31-2007, 06:48 PM	#13
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05-31-2007, 02:44 AM	#5
Heather987 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 13, 2004 Posts: 476	Roseanne - When they won the lottery The Nanny - When Maxwell actually got involved with Fran Threes Company - When Terri came along and they started to repeat story lines they originally used with Chrissy years TCS - When Denise comes back married Who's the Boss? - Sam goes to college 8 Simple Rules - When they added that guy from SNL

05-31-2007, 06:17 AM	#6
waichingliu81 debbie allen Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 28, 2006 Location: london, england, UK Posts: 4,347	caroline in the city- season 4, i didn't have a problem with caroline and richard as a couple but i felt they argued a bit too excessively and when randy came along in the latter part of the show, it had jumped the shark. it just wasn't the same as it was afterwards

05-31-2007, 06:28 AM	#7
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05-31-2007, 11:26 AM	#10
Dusty's Fan Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 13, 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,092	Happy Days: When Fonzie jumped over a shark on water skis -- of course! Laverne & Shirley: When Cindy Williams left the series. Petticoat Junction: When June Lockhart arrived as Dr. Janet Craig (though I still love all seasons of the series). My Three Sons: When Chip eloped with Polly. Wings: When Casey and Brian accidentally burned down Helen and Joe's house. The Beverly Hillbillies: When Granny and Elly temporarily moved into Miss Jane's apartment (final season).

05-31-2007, 11:27 AM	#11
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,105	The Jeffersons-When George went Ice Skating with Bently in season 6 Saved by the Bell-"when Kelly dumped Zack Three's Company-"When Furley took over as Landlord" Diffrent Strokes-"when Willis started wearing penny loafers in season 3"

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05-31-2007, 07:12 PM	#15
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