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factsoflife · 10-29-2001, 02:41 PM

we've defenietly covered the topic of best series finale enough times to know everyone agrees that Mary Tyler Moore Show and Mash had great finales, but what about the show that had disapointing fianles?

so this topic is dedicated to all thoes shows that had DISSAPOINTING SERIES FINALES!

in my opinon, the following series finales were dissapointing:

Wings
The Nanny
Punky Brewster (the one when the show was canceled from NBC and sold into Syndication)
Facts of life (love the show, but this episode left lots to be desired)
90210 (why so much about matt?)
blossom and
Melrose place

and the ultimate...

SEINFIELD, couldn't they come up with something a bit more creative and well, entertaining... this episode just sucked! (sorry if we can't say that word.)

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Ross, i'm Pregnant! What how clould htat happen? i used a condom! Well, condoms are only 95% affective! what, they should put that on the box! they do, Well they should right it in BIG BOLD BLOCK LETTERS!

ThomasE · 10-29-2001, 03:47 PM

Married with Children
Different Strokes
Facts Of Life
Step By Step

But FAMILY MATTERS MOST OF ALL!

~*hosebabe87*~ · 10-29-2001, 04:14 PM

Th Dick Van Dyke Show, it was just like a regular episode would've been, it's like we were following these people for 5 years and then we just stopped! I didn;'t like that

Chocoholic · 10-29-2001, 05:23 PM

The Wings finale was a bit disappointing. I still love the show though.

bb · 10-29-2001, 06:59 PM

I have 2....

The Lucy Show ( the 60s Lucy ). For the last show before the series became Here's Lucy they should have brought back Viv and the kids ( Jerry & Chris and Viv's Sherman ) as it was the Last Lucy show was just another series.

I said this elsewhere but kinda wished there was a last Peanuts. I heard there was but thats all, I am sure its just one of those tv rumors. Maybe a " Goodbye Charlie Brown " with the kids getting older and going their own ways. Say have Linus finally giving up his blanket or Lucy finally allowing Charlie Brown to kick the football. Maybe have a scene where the little red haired girl and Charlie Brown kiss each other. Heck even have Snoopy tie the know with Woostock as best man ( or bird ). I know it sounds corny but hey its Peanuts.

Last... have the cast say thanks to readings and viewers for their support over the years.

James · 10-29-2001, 07:22 PM

The most disappointing series finale I have ever seen would have to be that of ABC's "The Wonder Years". Granted, TWY is one of my favorite television shows of all time, but I hated the fact that (1) Kevin lost his car while gambling with the gang at the resort where Winnie worked, and (2) it was unclear what happened between Kevin and Winnie in the barn. Such opened the wound, but the following poured the proverbial salt in: ABC DIDN'T EVEN BOTHER to show a finale (a better one, mind you) during sweeps week when the finale of "Cheers", perhaps THE MOST OVERRATED show of all time, got all the hype.

Montana Ponine · 10-29-2001, 07:45 PM

I really didn't like the "Three's Company" finale. Phillip and Vicky appeared way too suddenly.

Beruche · 10-29-2001, 08:00 PM

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Originally posted by Montana Ponine:
I really didn't like the "Three's Company" finale. Phillip and Vicky appeared way too suddenly.

Thats probably my least favorite episode of TC.

FOL had a bad one to.It just made you wonder to much about what happened.At least thats how that episode made me feel.

I also hate any show that doesn't have a real ending.It just ends with a regular episode.I just hate those.

Sean Snow · 10-29-2001, 10:39 PM

Actually, I sort of like shows that don't have endings. Because you know Arnold & Sam & Maggie & Pearl & Mr.D are still in the apartment on Park Avenue, and that George & Weezy are still moving on up. A lot of finales are horrible though, The TC One Stunk, Along With that Entire Season.

Some Shows Though Really Need Finales, like "The Facts of Life".....since it's about your life, you really shouldn't just end it with a snap of your fingers. But I think that finale sounds horrible!

TV Guy · 10-29-2001, 11:59 PM

"Dick Van Dyke" had a very clever finale, which was unusual, because most shows back then didn't have wrap-up episodes. In the last show, Rob completed work on a novel about his experiences as a television comedy writer. Alan Brady read the book and decide to option it as a TV series, with himself starring. It was pretty cute.

Cheryl Harrell · 11-26-2001, 07:28 AM

CHICO & THE MAN cuz they never di really have a sereies finale. I would've loved to have said goodbye to all the characters....

dawsongirl · 11-27-2001, 12:07 AM

I Love Lucy. That episode was not even that funny. The last episode of the Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour was better.

Cloris Leachman Fan · 11-27-2001, 01:30 PM

The Facts of Life series finale really was horrible! ELLEN!! That was the worst ending of all times for a TV show.

10-29-2001, 02:41 PM	#1
factsoflife Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 11, 2000 Posts: 8,745	most disappointing series finale we've defenietly covered the topic of best series finale enough times to know everyone agrees that Mary Tyler Moore Show and Mash had great finales, but what about the show that had disapointing fianles? so this topic is dedicated to all thoes shows that had DISSAPOINTING SERIES FINALES! in my opinon, the following series finales were dissapointing: Wings The Nanny Punky Brewster (the one when the show was canceled from NBC and sold into Syndication) Facts of life (love the show, but this episode left lots to be desired) 90210 (why so much about matt?) blossom and Melrose place and the ultimate... SEINFIELD, couldn't they come up with something a bit more creative and well, entertaining... this episode just sucked! (sorry if we can't say that word.) ------------------ Ross, i'm Pregnant! What how clould htat happen? i used a condom! Well, condoms are only 95% affective! what, they should put that on the box! they do, Well they should right it in BIG BOLD BLOCK LETTERS!

10-29-2001, 03:47 PM	#2
ThomasE Member Moderator Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 04, 2000 Location: New York, New York, U.S.A. Posts: 10,857	Married with Children Different Strokes Facts Of Life Step By Step But FAMILY MATTERS MOST OF ALL!

10-29-2001, 04:14 PM	#3
~hosebabe87~ Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 16, 2001 Posts: 304	Th Dick Van Dyke Show, it was just like a regular episode would've been, it's like we were following these people for 5 years and then we just stopped! I didn;'t like that

10-29-2001, 05:23 PM	#4
Chocoholic Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 11,235	The Wings finale was a bit disappointing. I still love the show though.

10-29-2001, 06:59 PM	#5
bb Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 30, 2001 Location: Martinsburg, WV usa Posts: 276	I have 2.... The Lucy Show ( the 60s Lucy ). For the last show before the series became Here's Lucy they should have brought back Viv and the kids ( Jerry & Chris and Viv's Sherman ) as it was the Last Lucy show was just another series. I said this elsewhere but kinda wished there was a last Peanuts. I heard there was but thats all, I am sure its just one of those tv rumors. Maybe a " Goodbye Charlie Brown " with the kids getting older and going their own ways. Say have Linus finally giving up his blanket or Lucy finally allowing Charlie Brown to kick the football. Maybe have a scene where the little red haired girl and Charlie Brown kiss each other. Heck even have Snoopy tie the know with Woostock as best man ( or bird ). I know it sounds corny but hey its Peanuts. Last... have the cast say thanks to readings and viewers for their support over the years.

10-29-2001, 07:22 PM	#6
James Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Dayton, Ohio, USA Posts: 6,370	The most disappointing series finale I have ever seen would have to be that of ABC's "The Wonder Years". Granted, TWY is one of my favorite television shows of all time, but I hated the fact that (1) Kevin lost his car while gambling with the gang at the resort where Winnie worked, and (2) it was unclear what happened between Kevin and Winnie in the barn. Such opened the wound, but the following poured the proverbial salt in: ABC DIDN'T EVEN BOTHER to show a finale (a better one, mind you) during sweeps week when the finale of "Cheers", perhaps THE MOST OVERRATED show of all time, got all the hype.

10-29-2001, 07:45 PM	#7
Montana Ponine Tragically Beautiful Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 18, 2001 Location: Sondheimville Posts: 4,529	I really didn't like the "Three's Company" finale. Phillip and Vicky appeared way too suddenly.

10-29-2001, 10:39 PM	#9
Sean Snow moo Forum Fanatic Join Date: May 06, 2001 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,408	Actually, I sort of like shows that don't have endings. Because you know Arnold & Sam & Maggie & Pearl & Mr.D are still in the apartment on Park Avenue, and that George & Weezy are still moving on up. A lot of finales are horrible though, The TC One Stunk, Along With that Entire Season. Some Shows Though Really Need Finales, like "The Facts of Life".....since it's about your life, you really shouldn't just end it with a snap of your fingers. But I think that finale sounds horrible!

10-29-2001, 11:59 PM	#10
TV Guy Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 25, 2001 Location: Boston, MA, USA Posts: 3,419	"Dick Van Dyke" had a very clever finale, which was unusual, because most shows back then didn't have wrap-up episodes. In the last show, Rob completed work on a novel about his experiences as a television comedy writer. Alan Brady read the book and decide to option it as a TV series, with himself starring. It was pretty cute.

11-26-2001, 07:28 AM	#11
Cheryl Harrell I Love You Mike 4-Ever Forum Veteran Join Date: Mar 23, 2001 Location: Pixley!!!! Actually VA--USA LOL! Posts: 6,192	CHICO & THE MAN cuz they never di really have a sereies finale. I would've loved to have said goodbye to all the characters....

11-27-2001, 12:07 AM	#12
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,134	I Love Lucy. That episode was not even that funny. The last episode of the Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour was better.

11-27-2001, 01:30 PM	#13
Cloris Leachman Fan Facts of Life Lover Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 10, 2001 Posts: 150	The Facts of Life series finale really was horrible! ELLEN!! That was the worst ending of all times for a TV show.