Welcome to Raised on Television – your top TV episodes podcast where we binge on the (alleged) best of episodic TV.
Join your hosts, Gen-Xers who grew up glued to the tube, as we dig into TV Guide’s 100 Greatest Episodes of All-Time (1997). We’ll bring you the breakdown on these classics with smart(ish) commentary, completely unnecessary pre-show banter, and the occasional historical trivia you never asked for.
We’re here for all the epic highs and cringe-worthy lows. We even drop the occasional special episode for good measure (you did catch the "Shows we watched while home sick from school" Special, right?).
It’s part TV history, part nostalgia dive, and maybe a dash of total chaos. So tune in, laugh with us ... or at us—either way our feelings don't hurt easy ... we're the generation whose parents needed a 10:00 p.m. reminder to figure out where their kids were!
Recent Episodes
#54. The Cosby Show (1985) "Happy Anniversary."
Sooooo ... sometimes relationships are complicated. Sometimes our friends let us down. Sometimes we have to remember the "before we found some things out" time. Not talking about anything in particular, just saying. Today ...
#55. The Prisoner (1968) "Fall Out."
Entry #55 on the 1997 TV Guide list of the 100 Best television episodes is the final episode of the British sci-fi series "The Prisoner." There are 17 episodes and, frankly, hopping in at the end makes you feel like you've b...
#57 On the Air (1992) "The Lester Guy Show." and #56 The Burns & Alle…
It’s a two-fer kind of week, and we’re serving it up retro-style! First on the lineup: a show you probably haven’t heard of—heck, even we hadn’t. It’s On the Air , a delightfully oddball ABC sitcom from the summer of ’92 that...
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About the Hosts
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Meet Brian and Stephanie, Your Hosts of Raised on Television
Brian and Stephanie have been married for over twenty years, and their love for each other is only rivaled by their shared love of TV. Brian is your go-to guy for anything and everything space, science, and a little bit of Star Trek—he could probably recite the Prime Directive in his sleep. Meanwhile, Stephanie is the 80s aficionado, especially if it would require her to go in disguise as Jennifer Hart ... or make an emergency trip to investigatge shenanigans in Cabot Cove.
Together, they bring a perfect blend of wit and deep knowledge to every episode of Raised on Television. Whether they’re debating the finer points of casting, discussing the happenings in the time an episode aired, or talking about what in a episode didn't quite age as gracefully as they are, they’ve got it all covered. Brian and Stephanie are more than just hosts—they’re TV buffs who love connecting with fans who share their passion for the small screen. So, if you’ve got a hot take or just want to chat about your favorite shows, Brian and Stephanie would love to hear from you!