Raised on Television
Raised on Television
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!
Aug. 30, 2024

72. The X-Files (1997), "Small Potatoes.:

72. The X-Files (1997), "Small Potatoes.:

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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