TV Is Good - Alan Sepinwall

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When spinoffs get too weird

Episode 11

Monday, July 27, 2026 • Duration 01:13:47

We've got spinoff fever this week, as Alan and Kathryn try to figure out the point of Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, the latest of the Big Bang Theory offshoots. Then, Kathryn celebrates the underwater clowns of The Brady Variety Hour while Alan tries to explain the potted history of Mrs Columbo. Lastly, the pair check in with the complete third season of The Vampire Lestat.

00:00 Intro/Housekeeping

04:40 Stuart Fails to Save the Universe

26:15 Spinoffs

54:03 The Vampire Lestat Spoilers

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Does Lucky give us Anya Taylor joy?

Episode 10

Monday, July 20, 2026 • Duration 57:06

Alan & Kathryn discuss the thrills and limits of Lucky, Anya Taylor-Joy's newest star vehicle, before returning to her breakout role in Netflix's The Queen's Gambit.

00:00 Intro

01:00 Important Bluey Research

07:35 August's Patreon Episode Revealed

09:28 The Hawk

13:27 Emmys Reactions

16:51 Lucky

36:23 The Queen's Gambit

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Love Island & Lost

Episode 3

Monday, June 1, 2026 • Duration 01:01:15

With the new season of Love Island USA on the horizon, Kathryn tries to convince Alan to couple up with the show, before the two flash back to the classic Lost episode "The Constant".

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Star City & Outlander

Episode 2

Monday, May 25, 2026 • Duration 55:46

Alan and Kathryn discuss the new For All Mankind spinoff Star City, before taking a trip back in time to try and unpick the ins and outs of Outlander.

00:00 Intro

08:40 Star City

33:06 Outlander

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Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed & Weeds

Episode 1

Monday, May 18, 2026 • Duration 55:57

It's a "moms-do-crime" double bill, as Alan and Kathryn share their impressions on the new Tatiana Maslany comedy Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed, before taking a trip back to Agrestic to discuss Weeds.

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Teaser

Sunday, May 10, 2026 • Duration 10:33

Alan and Kathryn welcome you to TV Is Good in this special teaser. They break down the podcast and discuss the surprise release of The Bear's latest flashback episode.

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Are Little House on the Prairie and Deadwood the same show?

Episode 9

Monday, July 13, 2026 • Duration 01:03:11

This week's newest show is the Netflix remake of Little House of the Prairie, which Alan and Kathryn compare against the classic HBO drama Deadwood.

00:00 Intro/Posterwatch

05:41 Little House on the Prairie

39:45 Deadwood

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[Patreon Preview] The Americans: "START"

Monday, July 6, 2026 • Duration 07:02

Things are topsy-turvy at the office in this month's special Patreon-exclusive episode of TV Is Good, as Alan and Kathryn discuss one of the greatest series finales of all time: The Americans' "START".

To hear the full episode, subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/tvisgoodpod

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Elle, Hannibal, and the prequel problem

Episode 8

Monday, July 6, 2026 • Duration 01:04:25

Starting with a discussion of the new Legally Blonde prequel series Elle, Alan and Kathryn examine the phenomenon of prequels in general before discussing one of their favourites - the NBC procedural Hannibal.

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Does The Bear earn a starred review?

Episode 7

Monday, June 29, 2026 • Duration 01:18:44

In a special extra-length discussion, Alan and Kathryn dissect the final season of The Bear. Then, a tribute to legendary sitcom director James Burrows precedes a chat with Tatiana Maslany about the TV she loves.

00:00 Intro/Smash That Like Button

06:25 The Bear

01:03:29 James Burrows/Tatiana Maslany

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