Raised on Television

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  • We grew up in a time when TV wasn’t just background noise – it was the main event. Raised in the era between bell-bottoms and big hair, we didn’t just watch history; we lived it through our TV screens. We witnessed television transform from angst-filled sitcoms and gritty hour long dramas to feel-good family comedies and hour long dramas that highlighted the excess of the 80’s. These shows not only entertained us but also reflected the shifting tides of the times.


    Our love for television runs deep – maybe a little too deep – but we’re okay with that. There was a ton of great TV when we were growing up, and we think those unforgettable episodes in our past, plus the ones that came before and after, deserve another moment in the spotlight. Whether it’s for the laughs, the lessons, or just a fat cup of nostalgia, these shows had that special something that keeps us coming back. That’s why we’re diving headfirst into the best episodes ever (handpicked by experts and some by our very biased selves), sharing our thoughts, a few laughs, and maybe even some trivia you didn’t know you needed.


    So, if you’re as TV-obsessed as we are, put down the remote, grab your buds (ear and otherwise!) and join us as we check out some binge, and sometimes cringe-worthy television!


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Episodes
  • #70. Star Trek: The Next Generation (1990) "The Best of Both Worlds" Part I

    #70. Star Trek: The Next Generation (1990) "The Best of Both Worlds" Part I
    Sep 13 2024

    This week, we're diving deep into Star Trek: The Next Generation's iconic two-parter, "The Best of Both Worlds." Even though The Guide only put part one on the table, we believe both have to be viewed and, frankly, both should be included ... It’s Borg vs. the Federation as Captain Picard faces assimilation, leaving Riker to step up in a battle for humanity's survival. With intense action, unforgettable cliffhangers, and a career-defining dilemma for Riker, this episode changed Star Trek forever. Resistance is futile—but this rewatch isn't!




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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • #71. The Patty Duke Show (1964), "The Cousins"

    #71. The Patty Duke Show (1964), "The Cousins"
    Sep 6 2024

    This week your hosts dive into #71 on TV Guide's 1997 list, an episode of The Patty Duke Show from 1964 titled "The Cousins." This first season ender was a flashback to when Patty's cousin Cathy first moved in with the fam and a case of mistaken identity quickly ensued, resulting in a confused boyfriend, who may have already been a bit confused about what he could really pull, a dad getting fired but he really wasn't, but was, but wasn't, and poor Cathy being ordered to clean up a mess that wasn’t her in a room that wasn’t hers in a house that wasn’t hers!


    The episode is pretty pleasant way to spend nearly 30 minutes, and the three seasons of the eponymous show proved to be a great vehicle for the young Patty Duke on the heels of her Academy Award win for The Miracle Worker.


    Whether it belongs on the list ... well, we'll leave that up to you, but as to whether it's a good show and worth watching, it's a definite yes from us. So hit play and listen in ... and also hit subscribe so you can keep up with us.


    Oh, oh, oh, oh, Mr. Kotter! ... I almost forgot to mention ... please visit us at our new website at www.raisedontelevision.com where you can follow us, leave us a voicemail, check out our blog, listen to episodes, and more as we continue to add more content!


    We appreciate you and your ongoing support!


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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • #72. The X-Files (1997), "Small Potatoes"

    #72. The X-Files (1997), "Small Potatoes"
    Aug 30 2024

    Small potatoes but tall tales ... or tails .. or small tails. It's The X-Files, so I'm sure the truth is out there ... somewhere!


    This week our hosts unpack #72 on TV Guide's 1997 list of the top 100 episodes of television with an entry from season four of The X-Files, where Mulder and Scully investigate a town where five babies are born with tails—yes, tails—only to uncover that the culprit is an ordinary schlub with a very extraordinary talent: shape-shifting into anyone he likes. Think of him as the ultimate cosplayer, except he's using his powers to live out other people's lives... including Mulder’s.


    Hit play and see what our hosts have to say about this week's entry and where it falls on the list. While you're at it, hit subscribe and maybe go ahead and smack all five of those starts in the review section and share the love!




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    1 hr and 18 mins

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