When it was originally on: 2015-2020 Original network: ABC Where you can stream it now: Hulu Had I seen it before: Nope. What IMDb says: A Taiwanese family makes their way in America during the 1990s. Why I picked it: This is a great example of a show that had far more success than most tv shows ever do, and yet never quite felt like it “made … Continue reading 30 Pilots in 30 Days: Fresh Off the Boat
When it was originally on: 2020-2023 Original network: Hulu Where you can stream it now: Hulu Had I seen it before: I think I’ve seen at least part of this pilot before and maybe even more than one episode, but I don’t remember. What IMDb says: A royal woman living in rural Russia during the 18th century is forced to choose between her own personal happiness and … Continue reading 30 Pilots in 30 Days: The Great
When it was originally on: 2012-2017 Original network: HBO Where you can stream it now: HBO Max Had I seen it before: I’ve seen at least the first season of Girls maybe more? It’s been a while though. What IMDb says: A comedy about the experiences of a group of girls in their early 20s. Why I picked it: One of the big things I remember about … Continue reading 30 Pilots in 30 Days: Girls
When it was originally on: 1996-2005 Original network: CBS Where you can stream it now: Paramount+ or Peacock Had I seen it before: I don’t know if I’ve ever seen the pilot but I have a general familiarity with the sitcom from various syndicated episodes over the years. What IMDb says: Ray Barone, a successful sports writer and family man, deals with a resentful brother and meddling … Continue reading 30 Pilots in 30 Days: Everybody Loves Raymond
When it was originally on: 2019-2023 Original network: Disney+ Where you can stream it now: Disney+ Had I seen it before: Yes, I’ve seen the first two seasons and some of season three. What IMDb says: The students from the school where the High School Musical films were shot stage a musical production based on the franchise. Why I picked it: This is firmly at the top … Continue reading 30 Pilots in 30 Days: High School Musical: The Musical: The Series
When it was originally on: 2021-2026 Original network: HBO Where you can stream it now: HBO Had I seen it before: I’ve seen maybe the first season and that’s it? Definitely more than one episode but it was years ago and I haven’t kept up. What IMDb says: Explores a dark mentorship that forms between Deborah Vance, a legendary Las Vegas comedian, and an entitled, outcast 25-year-old. … Continue reading 30 Pilots in 30 Days: Hacks
When it was originally on: 2022-2024 Original network: HBO Where you can stream it now: HBO Max or HBO Go or whatever the hell we’re calling that app now Had I seen it before: Yeah, I’ve given this one a try before and according to my HBO app, got through the entire first season. I don’t remember making any deliberate choice to stop watching it, I just … Continue reading 30 Pilots in 30 Days: Somebody, Somewhere
When it was originally on: 2023-present Original network: Apple TV Where you can stream it now: Apple TV Had I seen it before: Nope, haven’t seen any of this show. What IMDb says: A grieving therapist starts to tell his clients exactly what he thinks. Ignoring his training and ethics, he finds himself making huge changes to people’s lives – including his own. Why I picked it: … Continue reading 30 Pilots in 30 Days: Shrinking
When it was originally on: 1997-2002 Original network: FOX Where you can stream it now: Hulu Had I seen it before: I definitely have tried to get into Ally McBeal before and watched the first several episodes, but never quite got into it. What IMDb says: Follows the personal and professional life of lawyer Ally. Why I picked it: For so long, TV dramas limited to cops, … Continue reading 30 Pilots in 30 Days: Ally McBeal
When it was originally on: 1999-2000 Original network: NBC Where you can stream it now: Amazon Prime or Paramount+ Had I seen it before: Yes, I’ve seen the whole series. Maybe twice? What IMDb says: A high school mathlete starts hanging out with a group of burnouts while her younger brother navigates his freshman year. Why I picked it: Freaks and Geeks is one of the great … Continue reading 30 Pilots in 30 Days: Freaks and Geeks
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