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📺🎨 Before we were obsessed with sitcoms… we were CARTOON KIDS! In this Summer Short, Jeremy takes the lead as the crew goes back to where our love for television really started: ANIMATED TV! From Saturday morning cartoons to after-school favorites and animated sitcoms that had NO business being that funny, we’re talking about the shows that helped shape our humor, our pop culture references, and our love for TV today. Because before we knew good writing, character development and comedic timing… we just knew “DON’T TOUCH THE TV — MY SHOW IS ON!” 😂 👇🏾 What cartoon or animated series helped make you the TV lover you are today? #WhenJudyWentUpstairs #SummerShorts #CartoonSitcoms #SaturdayMorningCartoons #90sCartoons #80sCartoons #TVNostalgia #Animation #SitcomCulture

☀️ Summer jobs. Summer camp. Camping trips… SITCOM STYLE! 🏕️📺 This week, Camryn takes the lead as we look back at the sitcom episodes that had our favorite characters clocking in for summer jobs, heading off to camp, and trying to survive the great outdoors. 😂

🚨 IT’S A BIRTHDAY EPISODE! 🚨 It’s Leo Season, Jeremy is turning 40, and we’re celebrating decades of friendship by revisiting some of the best sitcom birthday episodes ever. 🎂📺 But we’ve got a big question for you… 🎁 If you could choose ONE sitcom family or friend group to throw you a surprise birthday party, who would it be? 👀

🎬⚾ SUMMER SHORTS EP. 3: "There's No Crying in Baseball!" 🍿☀️ This week, Jeremy takes the host chair as we step outside the sitcom living room and dive headfirst into the world of summer movies! Together, we share our personal favorites, debate the classics, and revisit the pure nostalgia of childhood summers spent watching these films on repeat—those long, sun-soaked days that always ended with a movie playing in the background. From unforgettable blockbusters to the movies that defined our summers growing up, we’re reliving the moments that still hit just as hard today.

Join Camryn and the crew as we revisit the greatest sitcom vacation episodes—from hilarious mishaps to iconic getaway moments that still make us laugh today. We’re also sharing some of our own unforgettable summer trips, the good, the chaotic, and everything in between.Whether it’s a family road trip gone wrong or a beach vacation you wish you could relive, this episode dips a toe in the pool of nostalgia and laughs, and brings plenty of summer vibes.

Your favorite trio is back, and we're kicking off the series on the 4th of July with a conversation about the greatest BBQ and party moments in sitcom history. From unforgettable cookouts to backyard chaos, Zakiya leads us through the episodes that made us wish we had an invite 😭🔥🍔

Sitcom friendships are ICONIC… but let’s be real, some of those friend groups were pure chaosIn this episode, Zakiya leads the conversation as we break down the legendary sitcom duos and squads that shaped our childhoods, made us laugh nonstop, and lowkey set friendship goals. We’re also calling out the friend groups we’d NEVER survive in real life.From ride-or-die besties to the most toxic TV crews, we’re ranking, debating, and sharing our favorites!

Jeremy leads the conversation on those rare sitcom moments when the laughs stopped and the emotions hit. In this episode we revisit the unforgettable moment from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air that had everyone in their feelings. From iconic sad sax that made scenes hit hard to truly heartbreaking storylines, we revisit the episodes that made us feel deeply for the characters we loved—and even question if sitcoms were ever a “safe space.”Join us as we dive into it all! . 🎭📺

Zakiya leads the conversation on iconic sitcom couples that shaped how we view love, marriage, and breakups. From toxic matchups to wild plot twists that had us asking "now why did they do that?" - these hosts break it down.. Join the conversation and drop your favorite (or least favorite) sitcom couple

With Resurrection Sunday right around the corner, this week's episode is taking EVERYBODY to church, and Jeremy is leading the conversation on the most memorable sitcom church and faith-based moments that brought us laughter, lessons, and memories for a lifetime.

Camryn leads the conversation as we finally link IN PERSON as a full trio — and the energy hits different 🔥 From unforgettable classics to questionable intros, we’re talking about the theme songs that shaped our lives…the good, the bad, and the ones still stuck in our heads. Which theme song will always hit for you? Leave it in the comments.

Camryn leads the conversation with Zakiya and Jeremy about the lessons of adulthood and responsibility that sitcoms often tried to teach. Inspired by the classic “Theo’s Holiday” episode from The Cosby Show. The crew reflects on how TV used humor and storytelling to show that growing up isn’t always easy. What sitcom moment taught you a real-life lesson? Share in the comments!

In this episode, Zakiya, Camryn and Jeremy explore the work of recurring characters in TV sitcoms and their impact on reality and culture.

Episode 2 of When Judy Went Upstairs - Special Holiday Edition - Jeremy leads the conversation with Zakiya and Camryn around the nostalgia of the sitcoms that explored the joy, the food, and iconic moments that set the tone for the Holiday Season

When Judy Went Upstairs brings together TV sitcom enthusiasts Camryn Crump (creator), Zakiya Ousley, and Jeremy Gibson as they transform “you watch too much TV” into a comedic scholarly mission. While other podcasts focus only on their personal favorites, When Judy Went Upstairs explores all sitcoms and their most impactful moments — including the ones that didn’t make sense, like the disappearance of a key family member on a show about family, where suddenly one child just… didn’t matter. Those gaps, quirks, and mysteries become cultural clues the hosts love to unpack. Each episode breaks down the impact of sitcoms on culture, music, spirituality, relationships, and everyday life. With segments like Hot Takes and Pass the Remote, the hosts reveal their boldest opinions, favorite clips, and personal stories—connecting sitcom chaos to real-world lessons. Smart, nostalgic, and laugh-out-loud funny, the show proves that binge-watching wasn’t a bad habit… it was preparation.