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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 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.