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TV critics Alan Sepinwall and Kathryn VanArendonk get together once a week to talk about all the things they love (and some of the things they don’t) on television. They talk about new releases, old favorites, TV curiosities and whatever’s happening in the wide wide world of how people watch TV these days. 

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Episodes 33

  1. Why would we deceive you about Reggie Dinkins?

    1 h 2 minEpisode 26

    This week, Alan & Kathryn find much to love about NBC's latest attempt to make it 2008 again through science or magic, The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins. The natural fit for a past show? Two episodes of Tina …

    Show notes

    This week, Alan & Kathryn find much to love about NBC's latest attempt to make it 2008 again through science or magic, The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins. The natural fit for a past show? Two episodes of Tina Fey's career-making masterpiece, 30 Rock.


    00:00 Introduction

    01:10 Housekeeping: See Alan & Kathryn in Maplewood!

    02:45 See Alan at the Paley Center, NYC

    03:19 Community running away with the Patreon poll

    05:02 A preview of future episodes

    06:20 The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins

    37:06 30 Rock

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  2. Can we agree on the Gilded Age?

    1 h 2 minEpisode 25

    This week sees the return of Julian Fellowes' costume drama The Gilded Age, and Alan and Kathryn have very different feelings while basically agreeing on its overall quality. Then we move from one Mr. F to …

    Show notes

    This week sees the return of Julian Fellowes' costume drama The Gilded Age, and Alan and Kathryn have very different feelings while basically agreeing on its overall quality. Then we move from one Mr. F to another, as the pair dive into a broad overview of the masterpiece Arrested Development.


    00:00 Introduction

    01:16 Housekeeping: Station Eleven on Patreon

    03:09 Holiday episodes - Thanksgiving vs. Christmas

    05:12 Ad-free feeds, coming soon

    05:55 The Gilded Age

    33:33 Arrested Development

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  3. [Patreon Preview] Station Eleven: "Dr. Chaudhary"

    10 minBonus

    In this month's Patreon-exclusive bonus episode, Alan and Kathryn revisit the century's greatest show with the worst timing, Station Eleven.Hear the full episode on Patreon at …

    Show notes

    In this month's Patreon-exclusive bonus episode, Alan and Kathryn revisit the century's greatest show with the worst timing, Station Eleven.


    Hear the full episode on Patreon at https://patreon.com/tvisgoodpod

    Support us on Patreon


    Read Alan at What's Alan Watching? and Kathryn at Vulture


    Preorder Alan's Rod Serling biography & get the bonus essay


    Pre-order Kathryn's Bluey book

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  4. The Diplomat blows things up this season

    1 h 25 minEpisode 24

    Alan and Kathryn reunite to discuss the fourth season of Keri Russell's political thriller The Diplomat, with topics including the awfulness of Hal and the brilliance of Allison Janney. Then, in the least …

    Show notes

    Alan and Kathryn reunite to discuss the fourth season of Keri Russell's political thriller The Diplomat, with topics including the awfulness of Hal and the brilliance of Allison Janney. Then, in the least surprising pairing of all time. the pair go back in time to rewatch The West Wing's most famous cliffhanger. In a bonus third segment celebrating his Rod Serling book's publication, Alan takes us through one of his all-time favourite Twilight Zone episodes.


    00:00 Introduction

    01:07 Housekeeping: Welcome back Alan!

    04:16 The nanopants mystery solved

    06:18: You can rent The Good Lord Bird

    07:00 Revival corner: The X-Files, Glee, and... Coach

    13:35 The Diplomat

    34:40 The West Wing

    01:04:37 The Twilight Zone: Monsters are Due on Maple Street

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  5. How do we get everyone to watch The Lowdown?

    1 h 13 minEpisode 23

    Kathryn is joined by her Vulture colleague Roxana Hadadi to discuss the return of The Lowdown, Ethan Hawke's neo-noir. Can the excellent first season possibly be improved upon? Spoilers: yes! Then, the pair …

    Show notes

    Kathryn is joined by her Vulture colleague Roxana Hadadi to discuss the return of The Lowdown, Ethan Hawke's neo-noir. Can the excellent first season possibly be improved upon? Spoilers: yes! Then, the pair trade Tulsa for Stars Hollow as they re-examine the ups and downs of the beloved Gilmore Girls.


    00:00 Introduction

    01:28 Housekeeping: Alan's absence

    02:02 Serling book event rescheduled

    02:46 What's Roxana's deal?

    07:35 The return of Girls

    17:51 The Lowdown

    44:21 Gilmore Girls

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  6. How weird does the new CBS drama Cupertino get?

    1 h 8 minEpisode 22

    With Alan out of action, Kathryn brings in The Hollywood Reporter's Daniel Fienberg to discuss a pair of future-focused legal dramas. First, Robert and Michelle King's latest legal drama Cupertino, featuring …

    Show notes

    With Alan out of action, Kathryn brings in The Hollywood Reporter's Daniel Fienberg to discuss a pair of future-focused legal dramas. First, Robert and Michelle King's latest legal drama Cupertino, featuring the return of Mike Colter, the grand arrival of Busy Phillips into the Kings universe, some typically delightful weirdo TV judges. Then they consider the long-forgotten science fiction procedural series Century City, which includes an aging boy band, biotech panic, and one fateful pair of nanopants.


    00:00 Introduction

    01:44 Housekeeping: Alan's absence

    03:33 Postponed events

    04:50 Introducing Dan

    09:06 Cupertino

    39:34 Century City

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  7. [Patreon Preview] The Simpsons: "Treehouse of Horror IV"

    12 minBonus

    Alan and Kathryn are discussing one of The Simpsons' classic Halloween anthologies this month on our special Patreon-exclusive episode. But first, some hot takes on the New York Times' latest list of …

    Show notes

    Alan and Kathryn are discussing one of The Simpsons' classic Halloween anthologies this month on our special Patreon-exclusive episode. But first, some hot takes on the New York Times' latest list of superlatives.


    Hear the full episode on Patreon at https://patreon.com/tvisgoodpod

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  8. East of Eden gives us Cain, Abel, and Florence Pugh

    1 h 3 minEpisode 21

    Alan and Kathryn return to discuss the highly anticipated East of Eden adaptation by Zoe Kazan starring Florence Pugh - but would you believe an even greater performance bowls them both over? Then the pair take …

    Show notes

    Alan and Kathryn return to discuss the highly anticipated East of Eden adaptation by Zoe Kazan starring Florence Pugh - but would you believe an even greater performance bowls them both over? Then the pair take a tour through the original Lonesome Dove miniseries and its many, many sequels.


    00:00 Introduction

    00:51 See Alan & Kathryn live

    01:41 Treehouse of Horror on Patreon

    02:50 Ninety seconds of Love is Blind: Boston

    04:50 East of Eden

    32:04 Lonesome Dove

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    Read Alan at What's Alan Watching? and Kathryn at Vulture


    Preorder Alan's Rod Serling biography & get the bonus essay


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  9. What fall TV are we excited about?

    1 h 16 minEpisode 20

    With the advent of fall TV upon us, Alan & Kathryn break from their format to run down several of the biggest shows on the horizon. Then, the pair are joined by journalist and author Lynette Rice to discuss her …

    Show notes

    With the advent of fall TV upon us, Alan & Kathryn break from their format to run down several of the biggest shows on the horizon. Then, the pair are joined by journalist and author Lynette Rice to discuss her new book: "ER: The Oral History".


    Purchase Lynette's book at https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250399588/er/


    00:00 Introduction

    01:20 Housekeeping: Alan wrote a book! Live appearances abound!

    03:20 October's Patreon episode

    04:40 Fall TV Preview

    40:00 Lynette Rice Interview

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    Read Alan at What's Alan Watching? and Kathryn at Vulture


    Preorder Alan's Rod Serling biography & get the bonus essay


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  10. Is Reacher big enough to win our hearts?

    1 h 12 minEpisode 19

    All characters great and small come under the microscope this week, as Alan & Kathryn reach first for Reacher (and the new Reacherverse spinoff Neagley) before hailing themselves a Taxi back to the 1970s.00:00 …

    Show notes

    All characters great and small come under the microscope this week, as Alan & Kathryn reach first for Reacher (and the new Reacherverse spinoff Neagley) before hailing themselves a Taxi back to the 1970s.


    00:00 Introduction

    01:19 Housekeeping: See Alan & Kathryn live in New Jersey!

    2:19 The Emmys: great winners, garbage production

    11:01 October's Patreon episode revealed

    12:36 Renewal news: P-Valley and Slow Horses!

    15:35 Reacher

    35:07 Neagley

    44:55 Taxi

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  11. Slow Horses and Alias: What makes a great spy show?

    1 h 3 minEpisode 18

    With the return of Apple TV's Slow Horses, Alan and Kathryn discuss the show's willingness to kill beloved characters off as well as the dichotomy of running-spies and strolling-spies. Then the pair navigate …

    Show notes

    With the return of Apple TV's Slow Horses, Alan and Kathryn discuss the show's willingness to kill beloved characters off as well as the dichotomy of running-spies and strolling-spies. Then the pair navigate the many twists and turns of J.J. Abrams' own spy show, Alias.


    00:00 Introduction

    01:15 October's Patreon episode

    02:33 The Emmys, weekend one

    08:24 Fleabag's tenth anniversary

    10:00 Slow Horses

    37:17 Alias

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  12. [Patreon Preview] Party Down: "Sin Say Shun Awards Afterparty"

    10 minBonus

    For our special Labor Day Patreon-exclusive episode, Alan & Kathryn revisit Party Down, one of the most underrated sitcoms of the twenty-first century, in a discussion that is both long and interesting.Hear the …

    Show notes

    For our special Labor Day Patreon-exclusive episode, Alan & Kathryn revisit Party Down, one of the most underrated sitcoms of the twenty-first century, in a discussion that is both long and interesting.


    Hear the full episode on Patreon at https://patreon.com/tvisgoodpod

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  13. Colin From Accounts or Wishbone: Who's the goodest boy?

    55 minEpisode 17

    This week, Alan and Kathryn's attention is briefly distracted by the return of Australian rom-com Colin from Accounts, causing them to unexpectedly veer into an impassioned discussion of the wonderful 90s PBS …

    Show notes

    This week, Alan and Kathryn's attention is briefly distracted by the return of Australian rom-com Colin from Accounts, causing them to unexpectedly veer into an impassioned discussion of the wonderful 90s PBS show Wishbone.


    00:00 Introduction

    01:11 The newest Patreon episode: Party Down

    01:48 The Simpsons - Kathryn's blind spot

    03:24 Colin From Accounts

    27:10 Wishbone

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  14. Why do we love Adults so much?

    1 h 17 minEpisode 16

    With the celebrated return of FX's Adults this week, Alan & Kathryn dedicate the episode to the sitcom's triumphant second season. Then, the pair sit down with Adults' creators Ben Kronengold and Rebecca Shaw …

    Show notes

    With the celebrated return of FX's Adults this week, Alan & Kathryn dedicate the episode to the sitcom's triumphant second season. Then, the pair sit down with Adults' creators Ben Kronengold and Rebecca Shaw for an in-depth discussion on the things they love about TV.


    00:00 Introduction

    01:26 Next month's Patreon episode

    02:30 The fall TV slate

    04:14 What's Alan plugging?

    05:30 Kathryn wants off of the Great American Road Trip

    07:58 Sons of Anarchy's meta-sequel

    11:00 Adults

    31:29 Ben Kronengold and Rebecca Shaw interview


    For next week's episode, you can watch the two Wishbone episodes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-V0XaODnKvA&list=WL&index=2 & https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_ImiOm0ulI&list=WL&index=1

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  15. Is Sterling Point the best YA soap since The OC?

    1 h 10 minEpisode 15

    In this week's episode, Alan & Kathryn discuss the teen hit of the summer - Prime soap Sterling Point - including lauding the talents of Ella Rubin. Then, we look back at soap history to the early 2000s …

    Show notes

    In this week's episode, Alan & Kathryn discuss the teen hit of the summer - Prime soap Sterling Point - including lauding the talents of Ella Rubin. Then, we look back at soap history to the early 2000s, through the lens of Josh Schwartz's opus The OC.


    00:00 Introduction

    1:07 Hayden Panettiere

    04:40 Kathryn's throat, and various teams

    05:30 Lanterns timeline watch

    09:15 Every Summer After ain't no Sterling Point

    10:23 Sterling Point

    38:33 The OC

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  16. Does Lanterns want to be a comic book show?

    1 h 3 minEpisode 14

    The latest instalment in the DC Universe arrives this week, and Alan & Kathryn are here to share their thoughts on HBO's Lanterns. Then, a throwback tribute to a legendary superhero one-hit wonder, The …

    Show notes

    The latest instalment in the DC Universe arrives this week, and Alan & Kathryn are here to share their thoughts on HBO's Lanterns. Then, a throwback tribute to a legendary superhero one-hit wonder, The Middleman.


    00:00 Intro

    01:09 September Patreon Poll Results

    03:04 A Patreon Correction

    03:58 Kathryn's Voice: Why Does It Sound Like That?

    05:54 Alan's Audiobook

    11:35 Swiss Bones

    14:36 Alan's Watching Watchmen

    15:51 The Bluey Years

    19:09 Lanterns

    41:23 The Middleman

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  17. Why is Ted Lasso back, exactly?

    1 h 4 minEpisode 13

    With the return of Apple TV's flagship comedy looming, Alan & Kathryn attempt to untangle the complicated road that brought Ted Lasso back for a fourth season. Then the pair compare sports comedies past and …

    Show notes

    With the return of Apple TV's flagship comedy looming, Alan & Kathryn attempt to untangle the complicated road that brought Ted Lasso back for a fourth season. Then the pair compare sports comedies past and present with the Aaron Sorkin breakthrough Sports Night.


    00:00 Intro/Foreign TV Is Good

    11:00 Ted Lasso

    36:55 Sports Night

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  18. [Patreon Preview] The Leftovers: "Axis Mundi"

    11 minBonus

    August's special Patreon-exclusive episode sees Alan and Kathryn break down the historic course correction of The Leftover's second season, beginning with its premiere episode "Axis Mundi". But first, an …

    Show notes

    August's special Patreon-exclusive episode sees Alan and Kathryn break down the historic course correction of The Leftover's second season, beginning with its premiere episode "Axis Mundi". But first, an important celebrity sighting.


    See the full episode on Patreon at https://patreon.com/tvisgoodpod

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  19. Wait, the creator of New Girl made a cop show?

    1 h 3 minEpisode 12

    Alan & Kathryn take a tour through Furious, the new Hulu crime drama from Elizabeth Meriwether. Then, they discuss the history of her hangout sitcom New Girl through the lens of its exceptional second season …

    Show notes

    Alan & Kathryn take a tour through Furious, the new Hulu crime drama from Elizabeth Meriwether. Then, they discuss the history of her hangout sitcom New Girl through the lens of its exceptional second season episode "Cooler".


    00:00 Intro/The Gilmore Girls Minute

    04:16 Furious

    35:01 New Girl

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  20. When spinoffs get too weird

    1 h 14 minEpisode 11

    We've got spinoff fever this week, as Alan and Kathryn try to figure out the point of Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, the latest of the Big Bang Theory offshoots. Then, Kathryn celebrates the underwater …

    Show notes

    We've got spinoff fever this week, as Alan and Kathryn try to figure out the point of Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, the latest of the Big Bang Theory offshoots. Then, Kathryn celebrates the underwater clowns of The Brady Variety Hour while Alan tries to explain the potted history of Mrs Columbo. Lastly, the pair check in with the complete third season of The Vampire Lestat.


    00:00 Intro/Housekeeping

    04:40 Stuart Fails to Save the Universe

    26:15 Spinoffs

    54:03 The Vampire Lestat Spoilers

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  21. Does Lucky give us Anya Taylor joy?

    57 minEpisode 10

    Alan & Kathryn discuss the thrills and limits of Lucky, Anya Taylor-Joy's newest star vehicle, before returning to her breakout role in Netflix's The Queen's Gambit.00:00 Intro01:00 Important Bluey …

    Show notes

    Alan & Kathryn discuss the thrills and limits of Lucky, Anya Taylor-Joy's newest star vehicle, before returning to her breakout role in Netflix's The Queen's Gambit.


    00:00 Intro

    01:00 Important Bluey Research

    07:35 August's Patreon Episode Revealed

    09:28 The Hawk

    13:27 Emmys Reactions

    16:51 Lucky

    36:23 The Queen's Gambit

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  22. Are Little House on the Prairie and Deadwood the same show?

    1 h 3 minEpisode 9

    This week's newest show is the Netflix remake of Little House of the Prairie, which Alan and Kathryn compare against the classic HBO drama Deadwood.00:00 Intro/Posterwatch05:41 Little House on the Prairie39:45 …

    Show notes

    This week's newest show is the Netflix remake of Little House of the Prairie, which Alan and Kathryn compare against the classic HBO drama Deadwood.


    00:00 Intro/Posterwatch

    05:41 Little House on the Prairie

    39:45 Deadwood

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  23. Elle, Hannibal, and the prequel problem

    1 h 4 minEpisode 8

    Starting with a discussion of the new Legally Blonde prequel series Elle, Alan and Kathryn examine the phenomenon of prequels in general before discussing one of their favourites - the NBC procedural …

    Show notes

    Starting with a discussion of the new Legally Blonde prequel series Elle, Alan and Kathryn examine the phenomenon of prequels in general before discussing one of their favourites - the NBC procedural Hannibal.

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  24. [Patreon Preview] The Americans: "START"

    7 minBonus

    Things are topsy-turvy at the office in this month's special Patreon-exclusive episode of TV Is Good, as Alan and Kathryn discuss one of the greatest series finales of all time: The Americans' "START".To hear …

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    Things are topsy-turvy at the office in this month's special Patreon-exclusive episode of TV Is Good, as Alan and Kathryn discuss one of the greatest series finales of all time: The Americans' "START".


    To hear the full episode, subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/tvisgoodpod

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  25. Does The Bear earn a starred review?

    1 h 19 minEpisode 7

    In a special extra-length discussion, Alan and Kathryn dissect the final season of The Bear. Then, a tribute to legendary sitcom director James Burrows precedes a chat with Tatiana Maslany about the TV she …

    Show notes

    In a special extra-length discussion, Alan and Kathryn dissect the final season of The Bear. Then, a tribute to legendary sitcom director James Burrows precedes a chat with Tatiana Maslany about the TV she loves.


    00:00 Intro/Smash That Like Button

    06:25 The Bear

    01:03:29 James Burrows/Tatiana Maslany

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  26. Do we finally like House of the Dragon?

    1 h 5 minEpisode 6

    This week sees Alan and Kathryn grapple with the promising third season of House of the Dragon, followed by an examination of the astonishing series finale of Dinosaurs.00:00 Intro11:36 Widow's Bay45:17 …

    Show notes

    This week sees Alan and Kathryn grapple with the promising third season of House of the Dragon, followed by an examination of the astonishing series finale of Dinosaurs.


    00:00 Intro

    11:36 Widow's Bay

    45:17 Dinosaurs

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  27. Is Widow's Bay more cursed than Gilligan's Island?

    1 h 12 minEpisode 5

    Alan and Kathryn cast away to the sleeper hit of the TV season, Widow's Bay, before building a critique of Gilligan's Island out of nothing but bamboo and coconuts.00:00 Intro/Go New York Go!13:23 Widow's …

    Show notes

    Alan and Kathryn cast away to the sleeper hit of the TV season, Widow's Bay, before building a critique of Gilligan's Island out of nothing but bamboo and coconuts.


    00:00 Intro/Go New York Go!

    13:23 Widow's Bay

    42:06 Gilligan's Island

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  28. The Vampire Lestat & Buffy the Vampire Slayer

    1 h 14 minEpisode 4

    The stakes have never been higher! Alan and Kathryn reflect on the upcoming season of The Vampire Lestat (formerly Interview With the Vampire), before reckoning with the complicated legacy of Buffy the Vampire …

    Show notes

    The stakes have never been higher! Alan and Kathryn reflect on the upcoming season of The Vampire Lestat (formerly Interview With the Vampire), before reckoning with the complicated legacy of Buffy the Vampire Slayer.


    00:00 Intro/Kathryn's Kimmel Profile

    14:17 The Vampire Lestat

    38:27 Buffy the Vampire Slayer

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  29. Love Island & Lost

    1 h 1 minEpisode 3

    With the new season of Love Island USA on the horizon, Kathryn tries to convince Alan to couple up with the show, before the two flash back to the classic Lost episode "The Constant".Support us on PatreonRead …

    Show notes

    With the new season of Love Island USA on the horizon, Kathryn tries to convince Alan to couple up with the show, before the two flash back to the classic Lost episode "The Constant".

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  30. [Patreon Preview] Mad Men: "The Suitcase"

    10 minBonus

    In this special preview of the first Patreon-exclusive episode of TV Is Good, Alan and Kathryn promise to break down one of their favorite episodes of Mad Men. But first, a short tale of an ill-fated trip to …

    Show notes

    In this special preview of the first Patreon-exclusive episode of TV Is Good, Alan and Kathryn promise to break down one of their favorite episodes of Mad Men. But first, a short tale of an ill-fated trip to the zoo.


    To hear the full episode, subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/tvisgoodpod

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