Why is Mr. Feeny a Car? - S03E05 – Diff’rent Strokes (1978) – S05E16-17 – “The Bicycle Man”

Here it is. The tactical nuclear bomb of very special episodes: “The Bicycle Man”. This is some rough stuff, and no wonder it’s become a core gen-x traumatic memory. Are you ready to see Arnold dodge an experienced pedophile while spitting one liners to the audiences’ over the top laugh track despite the absolutely horrible things are happening? If so, you might come away surprised at how well this incredibly difficult subject is handled!

The Ones Who Live - S01E05 – Become

The zombie apocalypse is a lot nicer when you have noodles and drinks. Jim hated this episode of The Ones Who Live, A.Ron found a few things to like. Jadis gets her moment in the spotlight (ew). There’s a new zombie type. George Lucas must have written the dialogue. Next week is the series finale!

Shogun – S01E05 – Broken to the Fist

This episode of Shogun begins with the carnage of the previous episode. A.Ron and Jim bring the show coverage you crave. When the meat cart is full, someone is going to pay. Mariko’s family name is revealed. Blackthorne is given a chance to leave…maybe.

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The World We Deserve - S04E06 – Night Country: Part 6 – Instant Talk

We made it out of the Night Country. True Detective Season 4 has come to a conclusion and Jim and A.Ron are here to gather the facts. Whether you’re Team Rational or Team Supernatural, there is fuel for your fire. Were your theories correct?

The World We Deserve - S04E05 – Night Country: Part 5

We’re quickly approaching the border of Night Country. A.Ron and Jim are unraveling the threads of the conspiracy around Annie K, the mine, and the police chief. Between the physical and emotional punches, this episode gave us some of the answers we’ve been looking for. Did your predictions come true?

Fargo - S05E05 – The Tiger

Lyons and tigers and…and…involuntary psychiatric commitment. Oh my! The backstories are coming out in this episode. Working in healthcare is dangerous when Dot is at your hospital. And are we headed toward a Dot/Munch team up? Get your fix of Fargo and theory crafting in this week’s episode with Jim and A.Ron.

Bald Move Pulp - Loki – S02E05 – Science/Fiction

Science fiction is a widely read and respected genre, ok?! And the show is excelling at embodying some of those sci-fi tropes you know and hopefully love. As the known universe gets spaghettified, this show becomes a meta commentary on the comic book genre. Catch up on this discussion of Marvel’s Loki for the Easter Eggs you missed, eerie character parallels, and more! And remember, it’s not about the why.

Daryl Dixon - S01E05 – Deux Amours

This episode is a cry for help from the writer’s room. This episode reveals that the non-linear storytelling was more of a crutch than anything else. However, the emotional beats within this episode reach a depth hitherto never seen on The Walking Dead. As we gear up for the finale, we’re holding out hope that this could actually stick the landing (in TWD terms of course).

Ahsoka - S01E05 – Part Five: Shadow Warrior

This episode makes the Star Wars canon better. We get to see more of Ahsoka’s backstory and her trials as a young Padawan. As you probably know, Anakin was made for a problematic Jedi Master. See how that dynamic influences Ahsoka in the present time in a showdown that brings Star Wars back to form.

Foundation - S02E05 – The Sighted and the Seen

Day’s actions are attracting attention from Dawn and Dusk. Hari and Salvor are making moves. Can they figure out what the signal means? With the exciting potential of having David Goyer stop by on the pod, you can check out Goyer’s Reddit thread here.