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tvje · 03-22-2003, 10:37 AM

What are some ways are favorite sitcoms should have ended? Some did not have the opportunity for a real series finale because they were canceled at the last minute ala Married with Children and Diff'rent Strokes. And some just had bad endings.

"Seinfeld" should have had a different ending. Jerry and George should have made their tv show and moved to Californa and the show would have more closure.

"Cosby" should have had an ending like "Newhart". In the last episode, it should have revealed that the whole show was a dream of Cliff Huxtible. Would have been perfect since his wife his played the same actress and Cliff has the track record for having weird dreams, ala the episode with the muppets.

David · 03-22-2003, 11:45 AM

"Three's Company" should've ended with Jack and Janet getting married, and the old characters such as Mr. Roper, Chrissy, Mrs. Roper, Lana, and Cindy coming back for the ultimate episode! I bet it would've been one of the most watched finales if that happened...

"Full House" ... I have kinda a weird idea, but it would've been interesting if the kids found out that their Mom wasn't really dead

Stormtracker TF · 03-22-2003, 04:15 PM

The Last Episode of Happy Days Should have had Ralph & Potsie in it. It was an awsome episode, but Ralph & Potsie would have made it better

AnaheimPMWitch · 03-22-2003, 04:16 PM

they should have ended Spin City with Charlie and Caitlin running off and getting married I mean after all they were already datiing when the show ended

LucyFan · 03-22-2003, 05:54 PM

The finale episode of The Lucy Show should have had Vivian and the kids back. It would have made the finale episode so much better.

Janice · 03-22-2003, 05:54 PM

Sam and Diane should have married in the finale of Cheers.

The Jeffersons should have had a finale, period.

I agree that the finale of Three's Company was lame.

Sitcomwriter · 03-22-2003, 06:01 PM

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Originally posted by tvje
"Cosby" should have had an ending like "Newhart". In the last episode, it should have revealed that the whole show was a dream of Cliff Huxtible. Would have been perfect since his wife his played the same actress and Cliff has the track record for having weird dreams, ala the episode with the muppets.

They actually did do an episode like that but it was the final episode.

tvje · 03-22-2003, 06:37 PM

Explain to me what you mean sitcomwriter. They did? I never really watched "Cosby". Though I am now starting to watch it on WWOR channel 9.

I know in one episode the wife of Bill Cosby character on "Cosby" dreamed she was Clair Huxtable in the end of an episode where the Bill Cosby character dreamed he was in I Spy.

Christopher · 03-22-2003, 07:22 PM

The last episode of The Facts of Life should have ended with Tootie & Jeff getting married and Mrs. Garrett coming back. The regular ending episode sucked it was all about Blair. I like her but we should have seen all the characters not just her.

Batman should have ended with Batman and Robin telling Batgirl who they were and to see if she wanted to join them to be a full crime partner instead of a crime fighter that comes and goes.

Popular should have ended the damn cliff hanger. We never knew who Harrison picked and if Brooke died or not. Plus Merry Cherry found out Ru Paul was her father that would have been hilarious if they would have played that out.

dawsongirl · 03-23-2003, 01:49 AM

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"Full House" ... I have kinda a weird idea, but it would've been interesting if the kids found out that their Mom wasn't really dead

Where's she been those 8 years??

dawsongirl · 03-23-2003, 01:52 AM

Hogan's Heroes- The guys needed liberated from that camp. We really needed to see the war end.

I Dream of Jeannie- Should have ended with that hurricane episode

Adam-12- Pete getting promoted to Sergeant

Sitcomwriter · 03-23-2003, 02:07 AM

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Originally posted by tvje

I know in one episode the wife of Bill Cosby character on "Cosby" dreamed she was Clair Huxtable in the end of an episode where the Bill Cosby character dreamed he was in I Spy.

That's what I meant.I guess I wasn't paying attention when I was trying to watch it and be on the computer.Sorry.

James · 03-23-2003, 05:28 PM

The Brady Bunch - It would have been good to see Marcia, Peter, Jan, Bobby, and Cindy graduate from Westdale High. (Heck, I'll throw in Cousin Oliver for good measure!)

Family Matters - It would have been nice to see the actual wedding of Steve Urkel and Laura Winslow.

Leave It To Beaver - It would have been cool to see Beaver Cleaver go through high school (and college).

Perfect Strangers - It should have had some more seasons. It would have been nice to see Larry and Jennifer raise Tucker Appleton and Balki and Mary Ann raise Robespierre Boinky Bartokomous.

The Waltons- It should have incorporated Michael Learned in the finale. (She left during the second-to-last season, and three Cousin Oliver types--Rose, Jeffrey, and Serena Burton--moved in.)

The Wonder Years - It should have at least ended with Kevin, Winnie, and Paul graduating high school after one more season. If I had to guess, that would be the earliest point for the series to consider jumping the shark.

AJ2086 · 03-23-2003, 09:25 PM

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Popular should have ended the damn cliff hanger. We never knew who Harrison picked and if Brooke died or not. Plus Merry Cherry found out Ru Paul was her father that would have been hilarious if they would have played that out.

I miss this show! We were supposed to get like some short TV movies to tie up everything but that never happend and its too late now! The show was getting better what killed it was the Friday Night time slot. I never got to watch it there, Thursday was better. IT was so great with B-Ho! I want to know if Brooke died or not.

Chocoholic · 03-23-2003, 09:28 PM

Wings- Lowell should have returned, Antonio and Casey should have been dating, and Joe and Helen shouldn't have left the country.

NewsRadio- Bill should have turned up alive. (I know that wasn't humanly possible, but still...)

Taxi- Should have had one, period.

03-22-2003, 10:37 AM	#1
tvje Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 26, 2002 Posts: 1,402	Series finales that should have been What are some ways are favorite sitcoms should have ended? Some did not have the opportunity for a real series finale because they were canceled at the last minute ala Married with Children and Diff'rent Strokes. And some just had bad endings. "Seinfeld" should have had a different ending. Jerry and George should have made their tv show and moved to Californa and the show would have more closure. "Cosby" should have had an ending like "Newhart". In the last episode, it should have revealed that the whole show was a dream of Cliff Huxtible. Would have been perfect since his wife his played the same actress and Cliff has the track record for having weird dreams, ala the episode with the muppets.
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03-22-2003, 05:54 PM	#5
LucyFan Still Loving Lucy! Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 23, 2001 Location: In the Wonderful World of Lucy! Posts: 8,198	The finale episode of The Lucy Show should have had Vivian and the kids back. It would have made the finale episode so much better.

03-22-2003, 05:54 PM	#6
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Sam and Diane should have married in the finale of Cheers. The Jeffersons should have had a finale, period. I agree that the finale of Three's Company was lame.

03-22-2003, 06:37 PM	#8
tvje Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 26, 2002 Posts: 1,402	Explain to me what you mean sitcomwriter. They did? I never really watched "Cosby". Though I am now starting to watch it on WWOR channel 9. I know in one episode the wife of Bill Cosby character on "Cosby" dreamed she was Clair Huxtable in the end of an episode where the Bill Cosby character dreamed he was in I Spy.

03-22-2003, 07:22 PM	#9
Christopher The OG Core Four Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 15, 2001 Posts: 14,833	The last episode of The Facts of Life should have ended with Tootie & Jeff getting married and Mrs. Garrett coming back. The regular ending episode sucked it was all about Blair. I like her but we should have seen all the characters not just her. Batman should have ended with Batman and Robin telling Batgirl who they were and to see if she wanted to join them to be a full crime partner instead of a crime fighter that comes and goes. Popular should have ended the damn cliff hanger. We never knew who Harrison picked and if Brooke died or not. Plus Merry Cherry found out Ru Paul was her father that would have been hilarious if they would have played that out.

03-23-2003, 01:52 AM	#11
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,140	Hogan's Heroes- The guys needed liberated from that camp. We really needed to see the war end. I Dream of Jeannie- Should have ended with that hurricane episode Adam-12- Pete getting promoted to Sergeant

03-23-2003, 05:28 PM	#13
James Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Dayton, Ohio, USA Posts: 6,370	The Brady Bunch - It would have been good to see Marcia, Peter, Jan, Bobby, and Cindy graduate from Westdale High. (Heck, I'll throw in Cousin Oliver for good measure!) Family Matters - It would have been nice to see the actual wedding of Steve Urkel and Laura Winslow. Leave It To Beaver - It would have been cool to see Beaver Cleaver go through high school (and college). Perfect Strangers - It should have had some more seasons. It would have been nice to see Larry and Jennifer raise Tucker Appleton and Balki and Mary Ann raise Robespierre Boinky Bartokomous. The Waltons- It should have incorporated Michael Learned in the finale. (She left during the second-to-last season, and three Cousin Oliver types--Rose, Jeffrey, and Serena Burton--moved in.) The Wonder Years - It should have at least ended with Kevin, Winnie, and Paul graduating high school after one more season. If I had to guess, that would be the earliest point for the series to consider jumping the shark.

03-23-2003, 09:28 PM	#15
Chocoholic Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 11,235	Wings- Lowell should have returned, Antonio and Casey should have been dating, and Joe and Helen shouldn't have left the country. NewsRadio- Bill should have turned up alive. (I know that wasn't humanly possible, but still...) Taxi- Should have had one, period.