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We help you answer the question of our time: What should I be watching? Each episode we review the pilot of three new TV shows. Life is too short to watch bad tv, so let us do it for you.

56 - 56: The Last of Us, Extraordinary, Madoff: The Monster of Wall Street

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56 - 56: The Last of Us, Extraordinary, Madoff: The Monster of Wall Street
We're back! Jen, Amy, and Allie talk about what they've been watching lately, The Last of Us (HBO Max), Extraordinary (Hulu), and Madoff: The Monster of Wall Street (Netflix).
Mon, 01 May 2023 - 34min
55 - S1E1 2022 TV Catch-up
We haven't sat down to cover new TV shows in a few months so we catch up on ALL the shows we've been watching as we closed out the year.
TV Shows Discussed:
Partner Track (Netflix)
Maid (Netflix)
The G Word (Netflix)
Uncoupled (Netflix)
Impeachment (FX/Hulu)
House of the Dragon (HBO)
The Great (Hulu)
Rings of Power (Amazon)
Search Party (HBO)
Tell Me Lies (Hulu)
Claim to Fame Cont… (ABC)
The Mole (Netflix)
The Challenge
Lizzo’s Watch Out for the Big Girls (Amazon Prime)
The Premise (Hulu)
Indian Matchmaker (Netflix)
Never Have I Ever
Rehearsal (HBO Max)
The Bear (FX)
Lincoln Lawyer (Netflix)
Abbott Elementary (ABC)
Welcome to Wrexham (Hulu)
The Staircase (HBO)
Selena + Chef (HBO)
Buying Naked (Discovery)
Red Oaks (Amazon Prime)
Sat, 07 Jan 2023 - 40min
54 - Episode 54: Blackbird, Maggie, Claim to Fame
We're back and catching up on summer shows! Blackbird (Apple TV+), Maggie (Hulu), and Claim to Fame (ABC).
Thu, 29 Sep 2022 - 34min
53 - Episode 53: The Summer I Turned Pretty, We Own This City, and Heartstopper
In this episode, we serve up a cheesy rom com sandwich with a heavy serving of grit and drama in the middle.
Shows Covered: The Summer I Turned Pretty (Amazon Prime), We Own This City (HBO), and Heartstopper (Netflix)

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 - 35min
52 - Episode 52: Under the Banner of Heaven, The Time Traveler's Wife, Shining Girls
What do Mormons, a time traveling romance, and mysterious murders have in common? Perhaps more than you think.
Fri, 15 Jul 2022 - 43min
51 - Episode 51 WeCrashed, Pachinko, Our Flag Means Death
It’s our 51st episode! In typical fashion we chose to watch the latest corporate scandal with WeCrashed (Apple TV+), explore the book turned tv show Pachinko ((Apple TV+) and Our Flag Means Death (HBO Max) a comedy about pirates!
Fri, 13 May 2022 - 36min
50 - 50: The Dropout, Severance, The After Party
Episode 50(?!): The Dropout (Hulu), Severance (Apple TV+), and The After Party (Apple TV+).
Tue, 12 Apr 2022 - 34min
49 - Episode 49: How I met Your Father, Girl Across the Street from the Woman in the Window, Archive 81
In the longest string of show titles we have ever covered, we discuss these three shows along with a lot of what we have also currently been watching.
Sun, 13 Mar 2022 - 37min
48 - Episode 48: Station Eleven, Harlem, Welcome to Earth
2021 may have come to an end but that didn't stop us from checking out some of the year's TV pilots! In this episode we dive into Station Eleven (HBO Max), Harlem (Amazon Prime), and Welcome to Earth (Disney +).
Wed, 12 Jan 2022 - 35min
47 - 47: The Shrink Next Door, Sex Lives of College Girls, 4400
Happy holidays! We baked a new episode just for you, filled with (arguably) fantastic tv: The Shrink Next Door (Apple TV+), Sex Lives of College Girls (HBO Max), and 4400 (The CW).
Sat, 11 Dec 2021 - 41min
46 - Episode 46: Legends of the Hidden Temple, Dopesick, One of Us Is Lying
Yes, they have rebooted Legends of the Hidden Temple (The CW). Is it worth watching? Or should you instead watch Dopesick (Hulu) or One of Us Is Lying (Peacock)? Let us help you decide!
Sun, 21 Nov 2021 - 39min
45 - Episode 45: Only Murders in the Building, Ordinary Joe, and LuLaRich
When life gives you Martin Short television you watch it, and Hulu did just that and more with Only Murders in the Building (Hulu). Allie gives network tv anothershot, this time with Ordinary Joe (NBC), and we dive deep into the MLM world with LuLaRich (Amazon Prime).

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 - 34min
44 - 44: Nine Perfect Strangers, Reservation Dogs, Starstruck
Allie introduces us to Nine Perfect Strangers (Hulu), Jen introduces us to Reservation Dogs (FX), and Amy is Starstruck (HBO Max).
Sat, 02 Oct 2021 - 22min
43 - Episode 43: Gossip Girl, Penguin Town, The White Lotus
Amy finally gets to watch the new Gossip Girl. Was it worth the wait? Allie takes us to Penguin Town and Jen takes us for a stay at The White Lotus, but should you go to any of these places? Tune in to find out!
Sun, 29 Aug 2021 - 28min
42 - Episode 42: Mare of Easttown, Rutherford Falls, Lisey’s Story
Continuing our way through all the mystery/crime shows we can get our hands on, we check out the critically acclaimed Mare of Easttown (HBO), take a stroll through Rutherford Falls (Peacock) and get incredibly spooked with Lisey's Story (Apple TV +).
You can find us on instagram @S1E1podcast.

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 - 26min
41 - Episode 41: Hacks, Cruel Summer, Girls5Eva
In our 41st episode, we watch one of the most surprisingly great shows we have ever seen. Which one is it - Hacks (HBO Max), Cruel Summer (Freeform), or Girls5Eva (Peacock)?
Sat, 12 Jun 2021 - 26min
40 - Episode 40: Made For Love, Devs, The Irregulars
In our 40th episode, we watch one of the worst shows we have ever seen. Which one do you think it is?
Sat, 08 May 2021 - 31min
39 - Episode 39: Breeders, It's a Sin, The Chase
This episode we talk about the dark parental comedy Breeders (FX/Hulu). We also chat with the beautiful and unique It's a Sin (HBO), and wrap up with the nerdy new quiz show, The Chase (ABC).
Sat, 17 Apr 2021 - 29min
38 - Episode 38: The One, Defending Jacob, Debris
Amy and Jen check out Netflix's new original sci-fi series The One (Netflix), and delight over hunky Chris Evans in Defending Jacob (Apple TV Plus). Lastly they brave network tv with Debris (NBC).
Sat, 27 Mar 2021 - 20min
37 - Episode 37: For All Mankind, The Bridge, Earth at Night In Color
Join us as we enter an alternate history in For All Mankind (Apple+), collectively compete to build The Bridge (HBO Max), and take a look at the very literal title Earth at Night in Color (Apple +).
Sat, 13 Mar 2021 - 31min
36 - Episode 36: Ted Lasso, Little Voice, Becoming You
Jen and Allie miss Amy (#ThanksUri) while diving back into Apple TV+'s latest shows: Ted Lasso, Little Voice, and Becoming You.
Sun, 28 Feb 2021 - 31min
35 - Episode 35: The Lady and the Dale, Meet the Chimps, Painting with John
Jen, Amy, and Allie search high and low for something worth watching. Did we find it…. we chat The Lady and the Dale (HBO), Meet the Chimps (Disney Plus) and Painting with John (HBO).
Sun, 14 Feb 2021 - 30min
34 - Episode 34: Lupin, On Pointe, WandaVision
In this episode, we check out Netflix's raved about French-heist, Lupin, go to ballet school with On Pointe (Disney+), and take a look into Marvel's WandaVision (Disney+).
Mon, 01 Feb 2021 - 32min
33 - Episode 33: Bridgerton, Murder on Middle Beach, The Wilds
Time to binge the buzzy shows of the new year (and some missed from late 2020)! We discuss Netflix's period rom-com Bridgerton, HBO's documentary series Murder on Middle Beach, and Amazon Prime's teen mystery thriller The Wilds.
Sun, 17 Jan 2021 - 25min
32 - Episode 32: The Flight Attendant, Heaven's Gate, Dash and Lilly
In our final episode of 2020 (good riddance) we check out a new stylish thriller - The Flight Attendant (HBO Max), and yet another cult show with Heaven's Gate (HBO Max). Finally we bring in a little holiday cheer with Dash and Lilly (Netflix). See you next year!
Sun, 20 Dec 2020 - 29min
31 - Episode 31: The Right Stuff, The Imagineering Story, Industry
Joe fills in for Amy this episode as we travel to space, Disney Land, and the bathroom of a financial firm as we discuss the first episodes of The Right Stuff (Disney+), The Imagineering Story (Disney+), and Industry (HBO).
Sat, 05 Dec 2020 - 38min
30 - Episode 30: The Queen's Gambit, Oh Jerome, No, The Undoing
S1E1 is Thirty (episodes in), Flirting, and Thriving! We chat chess with The Queen's Gambit (Netflix), absurd tiny comedies like Oh Jerome, No (Cake/FXX), and discover our mutual love of everything Nicole Kidman and The Undoing (HBO).

Sat, 21 Nov 2020 - 25min
29 - Episode 29: Emily In Paris, Dave, Soulmates
We discuss whether or not Emily In Paris (Netflix) is all it is hyped up to be, who should be watching Dave (FX), and wonder why Soulmates (AMC) isn't getting more attention. Plus, we introduce a new game - "Let's Judge a Show by its Poster"!
Sat, 07 Nov 2020 - 32min
28 - Episode 28: Happy Halloween: The Haunting of Bly Manor, Killer Camp, and The Third Day
Get spooky with a Halloween episode - don't worry there's a little something for everyone, scaredy cats included. There's classic horror with The Haunting of Bly Manor (Netflix), reality tv with Killer Camp (CW), and a good ole suspenseful mystery with The Third Day (HB0).
Follow us on instagram: @S1E1Podcast
Music by @metamyther
Sat, 24 Oct 2020 - 37min
27 - Episode 27: The Boys, We Are Who We Are, Utopia
Amy becomes one of The Boys, Jen follows the mantra (not Kesha song) We Are Who We Are, and Allie tries to find Utopia.
Sun, 11 Oct 2020 - 35min
26 - Episode 26: Raised By Wolves, Most Dangerous Game, Woke
Does HBO continue its run of quality quarantine content with Raised By Wolves? We check out Quibi to see if a 7-minute TV show is all its cracked up to be with Most Dangerous Game. We also tune into the first episode of Hulu's Woke because who doesn't miss Lamorne Morris as Winston in New Girl?
Sat, 26 Sep 2020 - 29min
25 - Episode 25: Lovecraft Country, What We Do in the Shadows, The Vow
Amy takes us into the fantasy world of Lovecraft country, filled with racists and monsters (okay, only half fantasy). Jen dives into comedy vampire-ism in What We Do in the Shadows (FX) (of course she does), and Allie tries to get us all to join a cult by making us watch The Vow (HBO).
Sat, 12 Sep 2020 - 30min
24 - Episode 24: Frayed, Floor is Lava, In My Skin
Jen loves the Aussie comedy Frayed (HBO Max), Allie warns us that Floor is Lava (Netflix), and Amy delves into the teenage world of In My Skin (Hulu).
Mon, 31 Aug 2020 - 23min
23 - Episode 23: Perry Mason, The Baby-Sitters Club, Brave New World
Jen gives us a history lesson on Perry Mason and insight into the new series on HBO. Allie give us some girl power with The Baby-Sitters Club (Netflix) and Amy tears down Peacock's dumpster-fire, Brave New World.
Sun, 16 Aug 2020 - 35min
22 - Episode 22: I May Destroy You, Down to Earth With Zac Efron, I'll Be Gone In The Dark
I May Destroy You (HBO) has been making headlines, is it worth all the hype? How did Zac Efron (Netflix) con Netflix with his new show? Jen, Amy, and Allie answer these questions and more before diving into some true crime with I'll Be Gone In The Dark (HBO).
Sat, 25 Jul 2020 - 24min
21 - Episode 21: I Am Not Okay With This, Undone, Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi
S1E1 continues with our streaming summer binge - Jen leads us into the science fiction-leaning world of I Am Not Okay With This (Netflix), Amy showcases Amazon's first innovative animated series Undone (Amazon Prime), and Allie tours the country of food in Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi (Hulu).
Sat, 11 Jul 2020 - 26min
20 - Episode 20: Central Park, Little America, Mythic Quest: Raven's Banquet
For our 20th episode, we check-in with what's happening on Apple TV+. From cartoon sing-a-long's in Central Park to immigrant stories in Little America and the game development workplace comedy of Mythic Quest: Raven's Banquet, is Apple TV+ worth checking out?
Sat, 27 Jun 2020 - 34min
19 - Episode 19: Love Life, The Great, Space Force
The world is justifiably heavy at the moment so S1E1 takes a quick escape into the world of comedy. We delve into a world where people can still hang out in Love Life (HBO Max), The Great (Hulu), and Space Force (Netflix).
Sat, 13 Jun 2020 - 21min
18 - Episode 18: A Black Lady Sketch Show, Hollywood, Normal People
In quarantine, Allie laughs at A Black Lady Sketch Show, Jen dreams of Hollywood, and Amy wants to get back to being Normal People.
Sat, 30 May 2020 - 25min
17 - Episode 17: Too Hot to Handle, Run, Upload
Jen checks out Netflix's new show to see if it really is Too Hot to Handle. Allie has great expectations for Run (HBO). Amy gets philosophical while contemplating Greg Daniels' new show Upload (Amazon Prime).
Sat, 16 May 2020 - 28min
16 - Episode 16: The Baker & the Beauty, Feel Good, Tales from the Loop
Jen attempts to sweep us off our feet with ABC's rendition of The Baker & the Beauty. Amy just wants us to Feel Good (Netflix) during quarantine while Allie tells us some Tales from the Loop (Amazon Prime).
Mon, 04 May 2020 - 24min
15 - Episode 15: Unorthodox, The Iliza Shlesinger Sketch Show, Lego Masters
In isolation, Amy learns what it means to be Unorthodox (Netflix), Allie dives into the sketch comedy world with The Iliza Shlesinger Sketch Show (Netflix), and Jen teaches us how to be Lego Masters (Fox).
Sat, 25 Apr 2020 - 27min
14 - Episode 14: Self Made, Making the Cut, Little Fires Everywhere
Allie gives us a fictionalized history lesson with Self Made (Netflix). Jen tries to "make it work" with Tim & Heidi's move to Amazon Prime in Making the Cut, while Amy takes us back to the 90s with the series adaptation of Celete Ng's Little Fires Everywhere (Hulu).
Sat, 18 Apr 2020 - 30min
13 - Episode 13: 100% Hotter, Tiger King, Spy Games
Jen ponders what it means to be 100% Hotter (Netflix) during quarantine, Allie wants to see what's grreat about Tiger King (Netflix), and Amy teaches us how to (maybe) become a spy with Spy Games (Bravo).
Sat, 11 Apr 2020 - 24min
12 - Episode 12: Avenue 5, AJ and the Queen, High Fidelity
Special guest Joe takes us all aboard the Avenue Five (HBO) space cruise. Jen and Joe surprise Amy by having nice things to say about AJ and the Queen (Netflix), and Amy explains how love really works while diving into the music filled world of High Fidelity (Hulu). Drop us a line at s1e1podcast@gmail.com @S1E1Podcast
Sat, 04 Apr 2020 - 27min
11 - Episode 11: His Dark Materials, The Witcher, McMillion$
Jen and special guest, Joe, take us on a journey into the fantastical worlds of His Dark Materials (HBO) and The Witcher (Netflix). Then, Allie bring us back to reality and crushes your childhood dream of ever winning the McDonald's Monopoly Game with McMillion$ (HBO).
Sat, 21 Mar 2020 - 34min
10 - Episode 10: This Way Up, The Outsider, Everything's Gonna Be Okay
Jen tries to pull us out of depression with This Way Up (Hulu). Then Amy takes us into suspenseful darkness with The Outsider (HBO) and Allie lets us know Everything's Gonna Be Okay (Freeform/Hulu).
Sat, 07 Mar 2020 - 29min
9 - Episode 9: Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist, Spinning Out, Awkwafina is Nora from Queens
Allie sings us into Spring with Zooey's Extraordinary Playlist (NBC), while Jen is Spinning Out (Netflix). Finally, Amy attempts to lift our comedy spirits with Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens (Comedy Central).
Wed, 19 Feb 2020 - 29min
8 - Episode 8: Meet the Hosts
Get to know Allie, Amy, and Jen as they discuss their top 5 TV Shows, guilty pleasure shows, favorite pilots, and more!
Tue, 11 Feb 2020 - 29min
7 - Episode 7: Golden Globes - Living With Yourself, Fosse/Verdon, On Becoming A God In Central Florida
We check out a few more Golden Globes nominated shows. Allie checks in on Paul Rudd in Living With Yourself (Netflix), Jen takes the stage covering Fosse/Verdon (FX), and Amy tries to get us to join a pyramid scheme with On Becoming A God In Central Florida (Showtime). Sound issues noted- hang in there, we are working on it!
Thu, 30 Jan 2020 - 29min
6 - Episode 6: The Golden Globes - The Act, Barry, Catch-22
Jen, Amy and Allie decided it wasn't too late to check out a few of the 2020 Golden Globe nominated shows. Are they worth all the hype?
Thu, 09 Jan 2020 - 27min
5 - Episode 5: The Morning Show, Merry Happy Whatever, The Moodys
Amy discusses The Morning Show (Apple TV) and Jen and Allie get into the Christmas spirit with Merry Happy Whatever (Netflix) and The Moodys (FOX).
Thu, 02 Jan 2020 - 26min
4 - Episode 4: The Feed, Dollface, Catherine the Great
In this episode the hosts get philosophical with the dystopian series The Feed (Amazon Prime), talk through the comedy, Dollface (Hulu) and learn some history with Catherine the Great.
Fri, 29 Nov 2019 - 26min
3 - Episode 3: Limetown, Looking for Alaska, Modern Love
Amy takes us into the new mystery thriller Limetown (Facebook Watch) while Jen dives into YA fave John Green's Looking for Alaska (Hulu). Allie wraps it up with a look into Modern Love (Amazon Prime).
Wed, 20 Nov 2019 - 27min
2 - Episode 2: Stumptown, The Politician, Batwoman
Allie, Jen, and special guest, Joe, discuss the first episode of the graphic novel based, Stumptown (ABC), Ryan Murphy's The Politician (Netflix), and the newest DC Comics spin-off, Batwoman (CW). WARNING: The sound quality of this episode is not great. Please proceed with caution! We are still learning!
Thu, 17 Oct 2019 - 32min
1 - Episode 1: The Spy, The I-Land, Carnival Row
Amy, Allie and Jen kick off Season 1 looking at the espionage thriller, The Spy (Netflix), Lost wannabe - The I-Land (Netflix), and fantasy series Carnival Row (Amazon Prime).
Sun, 22 Sep 2019 - 26min

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