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Janice · 01-14-2008, 03:20 AM

I'm referring to shows that have two distinct storylines going. It's sort of two separate shows, in a sense. I'm not referring to two different sets, but two different storylines with different actors, running simultaneously.

The Steve Harvey Show - A show I've just discovered, and I love it. There's always a storyline involving the adults -- Steve, Regina, Cedric, Lovita, etc. Meanwhile, there's a subplot, or often a main storyline, involving the students -- Romeo, Bullethead, Lydia, etc. I personally prefer the adult storylines. Often times, they inter-mingle the two stories.

Sister, Sister - Yet another recent discovery for me that I adore. The twins, Tia and Tamera, always have their little drama going on, while their parents, Lisa and Ray, have a dilemma of some sort.

Becker - The show had two main settings, the diner and Dr. Becker's office. I enjoyed the diner better because Bob cracked me up, and he was never part of the office. For the most part, they were separate.

Dean Winchester · 01-14-2008, 03:22 AM

Friends always had multiple storylines going on. Even in wedding episodes and baby episodes, other characters had their things going on as well. Perfect example being Chandler and Monica hooking up at Ross' non-wedding to the British girl (the name escapes me at the moment)

Adamantium · 01-14-2008, 05:15 AM

That '70s Show - Usually the teens would have a storyline and the parents would have a storyline.

Kristen · 01-14-2008, 11:49 AM

The Golden Girls usually had two subplots involving different girls. In one episode, they even had 3 different plots going!

catlover79 · 01-14-2008, 01:08 PM

Barney Miller always had two, sometimes three, plots per episode.

robyrob · 01-14-2008, 01:13 PM

Corner Gas always has three distinct, but often somehow related sub-plots going; they tend to mix up the eight main characters in different combinations every episode.

ilovethe80s · 01-14-2008, 01:13 PM

I'd say Full House, Reba, Still Standing

well i'm not sure if i'm right but Full House because usually it has something going on with the girls D.J., Stephanie and Michelle and something usually going on with Danny, Joey, Jesse and Becky, I said Reba because usually it has different things happening between Barbra Jean and Brock and Van and Cheyenne etc. and i said Still Standing because usually there are things going on with the kids Brian, Lauren and Tina and things going on with the aunt or with Bill and Judy. I'm sure there are other shows too i could of said but i can't think of them right now.

AB · 01-14-2008, 05:15 PM

Two And A Half Men, they often had 2 or more story lines going on, either with Charlie & his many dates, or Alan and his ex-wife or something with Jake.

JulieSomoski · 01-14-2008, 05:20 PM

Boy Meets World - especially in the later seasons, usually it would be a storyline revolving around Cory and Topanga or Cory and Shawn, and then another storyline revolving around Eric and Jack, etc.

Drew Carey Show - usually it was Drew, and then a different storyline with Oswald and Lewis.

catlover79 · 01-14-2008, 05:21 PM

The Brady Bunch usually had 2 plots.

treky · 01-14-2008, 05:33 PM

Most sitcoms ussauly did.

treky · 01-14-2008, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Dean Winchester

Friends always had multiple storylines going on. Even in wedding episodes and baby episodes, other characters had their things going on as well. Perfect example being Chandler and Monica hooking up at Ross' non-wedding to the British girl (the name escapes me at the moment)

her name was Emily.

treky · 01-14-2008, 05:38 PM

"CHEERS" did, and so did "SIENFELD"-but that's why that show was so funny. The very early episodes didn't however, and some of those weren't very good.

JulieSomoski · 01-14-2008, 05:45 PM

I always liked shows more without the mutliple storylines. Normally, the best shows had a straight storyline for every episode. Ones like this included Mary Tyler Moore, All in the Family, The Jeffersons, Three's Company, and a lot of other shows, especially before the 80's.

catlover79 · 01-14-2008, 05:49 PM

^ Bewitched only had 1 plot per episode. So did Sanford & Son, Bob Newhart Show, Good Times, etc.

01-14-2008, 03:20 AM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Shows that always have two storylines? I'm referring to shows that have two distinct storylines going. It's sort of two separate shows, in a sense. I'm not referring to two different sets, but two different storylines with different actors, running simultaneously. The Steve Harvey Show - A show I've just discovered, and I love it. There's always a storyline involving the adults -- Steve, Regina, Cedric, Lovita, etc. Meanwhile, there's a subplot, or often a main storyline, involving the students -- Romeo, Bullethead, Lydia, etc. I personally prefer the adult storylines. Often times, they inter-mingle the two stories. Sister, Sister - Yet another recent discovery for me that I adore. The twins, Tia and Tamera, always have their little drama going on, while their parents, Lisa and Ray, have a dilemma of some sort. Becker - The show had two main settings, the diner and Dr. Becker's office. I enjoyed the diner better because Bob cracked me up, and he was never part of the office. For the most part, they were separate.

01-14-2008, 11:49 AM	#4
Kristen Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 17, 2000 Location: New York, USA Posts: 4,042	The Golden Girls usually had two subplots involving different girls. In one episode, they even had 3 different plots going!
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01-14-2008, 01:08 PM	#5
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JulieSomoski Roseanne Reboot - March 27! Forum Veteran Join Date: Nov 06, 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 7,558	Boy Meets World - especially in the later seasons, usually it would be a storyline revolving around Cory and Topanga or Cory and Shawn, and then another storyline revolving around Eric and Jack, etc. Drew Carey Show - usually it was Drew, and then a different storyline with Oswald and Lewis.
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01-14-2008, 03:22 AM	#2
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	Friends always had multiple storylines going on. Even in wedding episodes and baby episodes, other characters had their things going on as well. Perfect example being Chandler and Monica hooking up at Ross' non-wedding to the British girl (the name escapes me at the moment)

01-14-2008, 05:15 AM	#3
Adamantium TVAdam No More Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 11, 2002 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 7,826	That '70s Show - Usually the teens would have a storyline and the parents would have a storyline.

01-14-2008, 01:13 PM	#7
ilovethe80s Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 28, 2002 Location: MA Posts: 6,961	I'd say Full House, Reba, Still Standing well i'm not sure if i'm right but Full House because usually it has something going on with the girls D.J., Stephanie and Michelle and something usually going on with Danny, Joey, Jesse and Becky, I said Reba because usually it has different things happening between Barbra Jean and Brock and Van and Cheyenne etc. and i said Still Standing because usually there are things going on with the kids Brian, Lauren and Tina and things going on with the aunt or with Bill and Judy. I'm sure there are other shows too i could of said but i can't think of them right now.

01-14-2008, 05:15 PM	#8
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,429	Two And A Half Men, they often had 2 or more story lines going on, either with Charlie & his many dates, or Alan and his ex-wife or something with Jake.

01-14-2008, 05:21 PM	#10
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	The Brady Bunch usually had 2 plots.

01-14-2008, 05:33 PM	#11
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01-14-2008, 05:38 PM	#13
treky star trek fan Eternal Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 25, 2002 Location: Conshohocken, pennsylvania Posts: 14,490	"CHEERS" did, and so did "SIENFELD"-but that's why that show was so funny. The very early episodes didn't however, and some of those weren't very good.

01-14-2008, 05:45 PM	#14
JulieSomoski Roseanne Reboot - March 27! Forum Veteran Join Date: Nov 06, 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 7,558	I always liked shows more without the mutliple storylines. Normally, the best shows had a straight storyline for every episode. Ones like this included Mary Tyler Moore, All in the Family, The Jeffersons, Three's Company, and a lot of other shows, especially before the 80's.

01-14-2008, 05:49 PM	#15
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	^ Bewitched only had 1 plot per episode. So did Sanford & Son, Bob Newhart Show, Good Times, etc.