Ever Wish a Long-Running Series Produced More Episodes Than it Already Has? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

James28 · 05-16-2019, 07:40 PM

Thinking about the original run of The Big Bang Theory ending this week, and the several-hundred episodes that The Simpsons and NCIS have each accumulated so far, do you wish that a long-running series had produced more episodes than they've already had? Like, for example, an individual episode or multi-episode storyline that the writers/producers of a particular show were considering, but that episode or storyline never came to fruition. Or if a 3-4-season series that was abruptly cancelled ran for at least a couple of seasons longer, what episodes or storylines would you liked to see then? It doesn't always have to be a proper series finale or anything.

MikeLutton · 05-16-2019, 10:07 PM

so many of my fav shows i wish never ended and needed more episodes one come to mind is the Incredible Hulk and Alf n so many more

stevea · 05-16-2019, 10:57 PM

Addams Family, Gilligan's Island, and The Patty Duke Show needed more episodes. So did The Munsters, for those fans. (OOPS-sorry-this post doesn't apply!--these aren't long-running series)

favoriteshow · 05-16-2019, 11:47 PM

Starz! has Timeless TV section in its On Demand, and I think recently added the full 8 seasons of Diff'rent Strokes. I'd say 8 seasons is long running and this show is well known.

Anyways, I watched the pilot episode, and episode of 2 of Season 1, then watched the very last episode of season 8. I like doing that with streaming when all seasons are available, to see how much a show changes from start to end. How sad, that the show's final episode was that episode. An episode of Arnold going to a gym and about to expose some guys using steroids. Not in anyways what should have been a series finale for that show. Willis wasn't even there, and that annoying Problem Child looking kid Sam was there. Then again, the cast from that show had a troubled history. It's unfortunate that the show finished in such a low place.

Most last seasons are terrible and it's hard to justify more episodes after that, but there are a few shows I wish had more episodes or possibly follow up as a reboot (kind of like The Conners from Roseanne). I wish there was more Laverne & Shirley, but with Shirley still on the show - not a Laverne & Friends situation. Maybe one or both of them as married and maybe kids, some years later, but the same premise of them being best friends.

treky · 05-17-2019, 12:58 AM

I would have liked to see an episode or a 3 or 4 episode "arc" where Bailey & Johnny end up together.

PhoenixAcres · 05-17-2019, 04:27 PM

Yes. Most of my favorites unfortunately.

SitcomsHeydayfan · 05-18-2019, 01:33 AM

Gilligan's Island is SCREAMING for new episodes because the castaways were left stranded on the island! They were all set to do a season 4 with scripts written but it was abruptly cancelled for the ZILLIONTH season of Gunsmoke!

I'd love to see more episodes of Three's Company because Jack Tripper is the funniest sitcom character EVER! Also we needed more episodes of the Ropers, F Troop, & Three's a Crowd!

2 funny cop shows that needed more episodes were Police Squad and Sledgehammer!!

TV Guy · 05-18-2019, 01:01 PM

The Brady Bunch, The Partridge Family, F-Troop, I Dream of Jeannie (it always seemed to have a relatively short cycle in syndication because the B&W episodes were unavailable for a time).

JSP · 05-18-2019, 01:10 PM

Rhoda

AMackII · 05-18-2019, 02:46 PM

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mandyrenee · 05-18-2019, 05:26 PM

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05-16-2019, 07:40 PM	#1
James28 Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 14, 2007 Posts: 3,977	Ever Wish a Long-Running Series Produced More Episodes Than it Already Has? Thinking about the original run of The Big Bang Theory ending this week, and the several-hundred episodes that The Simpsons and NCIS have each accumulated so far, do you wish that a long-running series had produced more episodes than they've already had? Like, for example, an individual episode or multi-episode storyline that the writers/producers of a particular show were considering, but that episode or storyline never came to fruition. Or if a 3-4-season series that was abruptly cancelled ran for at least a couple of seasons longer, what episodes or storylines would you liked to see then? It doesn't always have to be a proper series finale or anything.
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05-16-2019, 10:07 PM	#2
MikeLutton Mike Lutton DVD Legend! Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 05, 2005 Location: usa pennsyvania Posts: 6,883	so many of my fav shows i wish never ended and needed more episodes one come to mind is the Incredible Hulk and Alf n so many more
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05-17-2019, 12:58 AM	#5
treky star trek fan Eternal Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 25, 2002 Location: Conshohocken, pennsylvania Posts: 14,490	I would have liked to see an episode or a 3 or 4 episode "arc" where Bailey & Johnny end up together.
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05-18-2019, 05:26 PM	#11
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05-16-2019, 10:57 PM	#3
stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 44,555	Addams Family, Gilligan's Island, and The Patty Duke Show needed more episodes. So did The Munsters, for those fans. (OOPS-sorry-this post doesn't apply!--these aren't long-running series)

05-16-2019, 11:47 PM	#4
favoriteshow Member Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 08, 2018 Posts: 587	Starz! has Timeless TV section in its On Demand, and I think recently added the full 8 seasons of Diff'rent Strokes. I'd say 8 seasons is long running and this show is well known. Anyways, I watched the pilot episode, and episode of 2 of Season 1, then watched the very last episode of season 8. I like doing that with streaming when all seasons are available, to see how much a show changes from start to end. How sad, that the show's final episode was that episode. An episode of Arnold going to a gym and about to expose some guys using steroids. Not in anyways what should have been a series finale for that show. Willis wasn't even there, and that annoying Problem Child looking kid Sam was there. Then again, the cast from that show had a troubled history. It's unfortunate that the show finished in such a low place. Most last seasons are terrible and it's hard to justify more episodes after that, but there are a few shows I wish had more episodes or possibly follow up as a reboot (kind of like The Conners from Roseanne). I wish there was more Laverne & Shirley, but with Shirley still on the show - not a Laverne & Friends situation. Maybe one or both of them as married and maybe kids, some years later, but the same premise of them being best friends.

05-17-2019, 04:27 PM	#6
PhoenixAcres Member Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 26, 2016 Location: United States Posts: 6,824	Yes. Most of my favorites unfortunately.

05-18-2019, 01:33 AM	#7
SitcomsHeydayfan Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 19, 2018 Location: The Show Me state Posts: 2,966	Gilligan's Island is SCREAMING for new episodes because the castaways were left stranded on the island! They were all set to do a season 4 with scripts written but it was abruptly cancelled for the ZILLIONTH season of Gunsmoke! I'd love to see more episodes of Three's Company because Jack Tripper is the funniest sitcom character EVER! Also we needed more episodes of the Ropers, F Troop, & Three's a Crowd! 2 funny cop shows that needed more episodes were Police Squad and Sledgehammer!!

05-18-2019, 01:01 PM	#8
TV Guy Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 25, 2001 Location: Boston, MA, USA Posts: 3,419	The Brady Bunch, The Partridge Family, F-Troop, I Dream of Jeannie (it always seemed to have a relatively short cycle in syndication because the B&W episodes were unavailable for a time).

05-18-2019, 01:10 PM	#9
JSP Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 19, 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,735	Rhoda

05-18-2019, 02:46 PM	#10
AMackII Member Forum Star Join Date: Oct 23, 2015 Location: St. Louis Posts: 17,216	WKRP in Cincinnati China Beach Wonder Woman Batman What's Happening The Ghost & Mrs Muir The Brady Bunch Star Trek: TOS