Author Topic: TV classics (Read 7029 times)

Peabee · « **on:** June 9, 2018, 10:27:13 pm »

Name a TV show and/or the particular episode that, in your opinion, is a classic.

Episode 4 of The Office (Training) is one of mine. It’s one of those rare comedy episodes that has me laughing no matter how many times I watch it. I think it might be down to Ricky Gervais revealing Brent as part of his persona and history.

WhereAngelsPlay · « **Reply #1 on:** June 9, 2018, 10:45:10 pm »

Only fools and horses - Heroes and Villains,almost pissed my kecks when it first aired.

Zlen · « **Reply #2 on:** June 9, 2018, 10:51:42 pm »

'Final Grades' episode of the Wire.
It's simply sublime.

killer-heels · « **Reply #3 on:** June 10, 2018, 10:34:48 am »

The Simpsons and any episode between seasons 3-8.

SamAteTheRedAcid · « **Reply #4 on:** June 10, 2018, 10:55:15 am »

The finale of Gravity Falls, Weirdmageddon.

I have now watched this series through 5 times, and it hasn't declined at all with repeated viewings. Hits all the right spots both emotionally and comedically.

Zee_26 · « **Reply #5 on:** June 10, 2018, 11:07:30 am »

The Constant from Lost (season 4 episode 5).

Could choose any episode really but Bastogne (episode 6) is a stand-out from Band of Brothers.

reniformis · « **Reply #6 on:** June 10, 2018, 11:47:15 am »

The 12 Days Of Christine ep from Inside No.9
The final ep of Blackadder Goes Forth
The final ep of Ashes To Ashes

All beautifully constructed and with emotional bittersweet endings that stayed with me for days.

Lfsea · « **Reply #7 on:** June 10, 2018, 04:12:50 pm »

"Pine Barrens" from s3 of the Sopranos. I think that stands up to probably any episode of any TV show ever made. It's an absolute joy.

Circa1892 · « **Reply #8 on:** June 10, 2018, 10:09:43 pm »

Gonna be a nerd and throw two episodes of Star Trek Deep Space Nine into the mix - Far Beyond the Stars and Past Tense, both of which took the shiny utopia back to the present day and showed how racist and unfair our recent past and potential future society is.

RedSince86 · « **Reply #9 on:** June 10, 2018, 10:26:00 pm »

I have to go with "Battle Of The Bastards" in Game of Thrones.

El Lobo · « **Reply #10 on:** June 11, 2018, 09:01:15 am »

Quote from: Lfsea on June 10, 2018, 04:12:50 pm

"Pine Barrens" from s3 of the Sopranos. I think that stands up to probably any episode of any TV show ever made. It's an absolute joy.

Yeah fantastic that one

Like Long Term Parking too

Yiannis · « **Reply #11 on:** June 11, 2018, 09:45:21 am »

Quote from: reniformis on June 10, 2018, 11:47:15 am

The 12 Days Of Christine ep from Inside No.9

Great shout. Marvelous episode and a brilliant concept.

Red Viper · « **Reply #12 on:** June 11, 2018, 11:46:35 am »

The Work Outing episode of The IT Crowd is the greatest single comedy episode of all time.

Doesn't matter how many times I revisit it, it's genuinely laugh out loud funny on every single viewing.

breck roader · « **Reply #13 on:** June 11, 2018, 11:59:11 am »

The 'Spinners & Losers' episode from The Thick Of It, and the episode of Breaking Bad where Gus wipes out the cartel at the poolside.

afc tukrish · « **Reply #14 on:** June 11, 2018, 12:04:56 pm »

Quote from: breck roader on June 11, 2018, 11:59:11 am

The 'Spinners & Losers' episode from The Thick Of It, and the episode of Breaking Bad where Gus wipes out the cartel at the poolside.

"Salud..."

AlphaDelta · « **Reply #15 on:** June 11, 2018, 01:10:41 pm »

It's tough to choose any Only Fools episode, but Jolly Boys Outing is the greatest in my opinion, the hotel scene is gold.

Frank Becton · « **Reply #16 on:** June 11, 2018, 02:13:46 pm »

The ‘terror’ episode on Bottom.
The ‘danger uxd’ episode on Only Fools And Horses
The ‘Wills dilemma’ episode on The Inbetweeners

PaulF · « **Reply #17 on:** June 11, 2018, 03:02:12 pm »

Quote from: WhereAngelsPlay on June 9, 2018, 10:45:10 pm

Only fools and horses - Heroes and Villains,almost pissed my kecks when it first aired.

This always springs to mind for me. Knocks the bar scene out of the park for me, but that could be just an expectation thing.

Chip pan in spooks still gives me nightmares

El Lobo · « **Reply #18 on:** June 11, 2018, 04:17:05 pm »

'Night of the Living Homeless' is pretty magnificent for South Park, gets the best out of Cartman and Randy which always makes for a good episode.

Nitramdorf · « **Reply #19 on:** June 11, 2018, 06:45:16 pm »

I love every single episode of Curb your enthusiasm but 2 episodes always make me smile.

Both from series 2, first is Thor with the whole big arses thing with Wanda's tush and Jeff's mum.

Also The Doll episode. Larry and Jeff being stupid and getting into trouble like 2 school boys. Then Susie stood waiting for them with spaghetti western music playing before she comes out with the best ever use of the word 'decapitated'. Love this show.

S · « **Reply #20 on:** June 12, 2018, 12:09:44 pm »

Mad Men - The Wheel
Twin Peaks - Season 1, Episode 3
Band of Brothers - Why We Fight
Lost - Man of Science, Man of Faith

Henry Gale · « **Reply #21 on:** June 12, 2018, 01:49:52 pm »

Lost - Exodus Season 1 episodes 24 and 25.

End Product · « **Reply #22 on:** June 12, 2018, 03:12:49 pm »

True detective season 1 episode four were the last scene is the drug holdup, unbelievable.

LallanaInPyjamas · « **Reply #23 on:** June 12, 2018, 03:19:18 pm »

Lost - Through The Looking Glass

Breaking Bad - Face Off

Game of Thrones - Red Wedding

Dexter - Hello, Dexter Morgan!

Djozer · « **Reply #24 on:** June 12, 2018, 03:38:42 pm »

Quote from: End Product on June 12, 2018, 03:12:49 pm

True detective season 1 episode four were the last scene is the drug holdup, unbelievable.

That the one with the 5 minute (or however long) single take? Incredible piece of television.

Brian Blessed · « **Reply #25 on:** June 12, 2018, 04:50:48 pm »

The series finale of Star Trek: The Next Generation, "All Good Things..."

They absolutely nailed it. Amazing to think they wrote it in a ridiculously short amount of time, because they were busy concentrating on writing the awful Star Trek: Generations. It was the perfect bookend for the series.

HelterSkelter · « **Reply #26 on:** June 12, 2018, 06:21:52 pm »

Red Dwarf - Back to reality s5 ep06

Peabee · « **Reply #27 on:** June 12, 2018, 11:45:44 pm »

Quote from: HelterSkelter on June 12, 2018, 06:21:52 pm

Red Dwarf - Back to reality s5 ep06

Red Dwarf - The End. The first ever episode of RD changed my world as a kid. Funnily enough though, I’d read the book before I watched the tv show.

HelterSkelter · « **Reply #28 on:** June 13, 2018, 04:58:13 pm »

Quote from: Peabee on June 12, 2018, 11:45:44 pm

Red Dwarf - The End. The first ever episode of RD changed my world as a kid. Funnily enough though, I’d read the book before I watched the tv show.

Yeah, i was thinking after i posted that about just how much I love the vibe of the first two seasons. The 1st series doesnt have the greatest of episodes but there is a bleak feeling throughout that is perfect for sci fi. I think the low key original score helps tons with that. Whoever decided they needed to up the tempo and jam guitar riffs in there needs shooting.

Ive flipped since yesterday also. Im thinking Stasis Leak today. But by far the funniest scence has to be when Krytens hand gets mistook for a spider, its hard not to laugh just thinking about it

Brian Blessed · « **Reply #29 on:** June 13, 2018, 06:00:13 pm »

For me the best Red Dwarf was Marooned.

S · « **Reply #30 on:** June 13, 2018, 06:02:49 pm »

Good shout bringing Red Dwarf into the discussion. There's a few that can be considered classics there. I'd have to go with Gunmen of the Apocalypse.

Statto Red · « **Reply #31 on:** June 13, 2018, 06:18:58 pm »

Auf Wiedersehen, Pet series 2 episode 6, Cowboys, Oz steals the episode at the Country & Western bar, then the battle of Thornley Manor at the end, & Barrys hilarious kick at the bloke after Oz knocks him out.

The original Porridge, one of those shows that every episode is a classic, i never get tired of watching an episode even though i've seen them millions of times.

Only Fools & Horses Jolly Boys Outing.

Kenny's Jacket · « **Reply #32 on:** June 13, 2018, 06:59:11 pm »

Quote from: Statto Red on June 13, 2018, 06:18:58 pm

Auf Wiedersehen, Pet series 2 episode 6, Cowboys, Oz steals the episode at the Country & Western bar, then the battle of Thornley Manor at the end, & Barrys hilarious kick at the bloke after Oz knocks him out.

Well remembered. Was a great episode. I do think Spain then Thornley Manor was better than Dusseldorf. The moody barman was a great character.

However I dont get the love for Jolly Boys outing and OF&H is my favourite ever show.

Kenny's Jacket · « **Reply #33 on:** June 13, 2018, 07:04:10 pm »

Only Fools and Horses Series 2 ep 6 - It never rains

During a we British summer Del cons a travel agent into a trip to Benidorm. (Not to be confused with the relatively poor episode in Benidorm when they win a painting competition)

Granddad gets arrested and thrown in jail then confesses his time as an arms dealer during the Spanish civil war.
The long scene at the end when they are in the jail cell is the best bit of TV Ive ever seen.

El Lobo · « **Reply #34 on:** June 13, 2018, 07:44:40 pm »

Simpsons - Homers Enemy

rob1966 · « **Reply #35 on:** June 13, 2018, 07:55:11 pm »

The Young Ones "Boring" - whats a ftumsh? was all we said at school after that

Bottom "Accident" - Eddie trying to fix Richies broken leg still has me in stitches to this day.

Frank Becton · « **Reply #36 on:** June 13, 2018, 08:06:06 pm »

The Likely Lads episode where they try and avoid finding out the score from the England game.

Peter Kay's Car Share the 'dogging' episode.

CHOPPER · « **Reply #37 on:** June 13, 2018, 08:39:39 pm »

Mrs Browns Boys - Series 38, episode 22 - Malarkie is gay and an old man who sleeps alot is shocked by a man being gay, with loads of japes and gaggs on that and another family member acts silly with buckets loads of swearing and then some talking to the camera.

Best comedy classic ever

Djozer · « **Reply #38 on:** June 13, 2018, 08:45:18 pm »

Always liked that X-Files episode with the bloke who ate livers and could fit through tiny gaps, Squeeze I think it was called. Was far too young when I first saw it and had nightmares about it for weeks.

That Neighbours episode where Harold comes back was quite emotional.

El Lobo · « **Reply #39 on:** June 13, 2018, 09:11:14 pm »

Quote from: CHOPPER on June 13, 2018, 08:39:39 pm

Mrs Browns Boys - Series 38, episode 22 - Malarkie is gay and an old man who sleeps alot is shocked by a man being gay, with loads of japes and gaggs on that and another family member acts silly with buckets loads of swearing and then some talking to the camera.

Best comedy classic ever

Probably it’s best ever review that