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In its prime...

Discussion in 'TC Media' started by Murph-E, Sep 21, 2011.

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  1. Murph-E

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    In its best years, was The Simpsons the greatest show of all time? I honestly believe it was, from about Season 3-8. Untouchable, it's a real shame that they're now getting to the stage where there are more bad episodes than classics. But at it's best, for me, it's the greatest show ever.
     
    Murph-E, Sep 21, 2011
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  2. texas.mic

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    the thing is the people behind 'the simpsons' don't know know when to call it quits. i used to watch the show all the time when i was younger and i can't even tell you how many times they redid the same theme/conflict in different episodes.

    they should have ended the show when they started futurama and ended futurama as soon as they started it.
     
    texas.mic, Sep 22, 2011
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  3. mygirlmaria

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    I still love it myself......but actual lol's per show, Family Guy is better for me now!sorry.:rolleyes:
     
    mygirlmaria, Sep 22, 2011
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  4. Barry Robson

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    Was top drawer back in the day, still watch it now right enough when thers nothing else on. The latest Family guy serious isnt as good as earlier ones either. I prefer south park to either of them and the last serious of that was dire.
     
    Barry Robson, Sep 22, 2011
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  5. Liam Scales

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    Still love it :50:

    South Park's my all time favourite though.
     
    Liam Scales, Sep 22, 2011
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  6. texas.mic

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    agreed :shamrock:
     
    texas.mic, Sep 22, 2011
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  7. Rude Bhoy

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    I'd say 2-11 were good for The Simpsons

    With a couple of exceptions here and there

    The * film was dire
     
    Rude Bhoy, Sep 22, 2011
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  8. TyroneBhoy

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    Used to watch it all the time but its just not the same for me anymore. At times im watching it and it feels like a childrens cartoon and i feel a bit sad. South Park has now overtaken it for me now.
     
    TyroneBhoy, Sep 22, 2011
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  9. BuckeyeBhoy

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    used to love it but you are right the show jumped the shark many years ago. Love south park but it too looks old in the tooth, i still laugh but.......
     
    BuckeyeBhoy, Sep 22, 2011
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    The older series were brilliant but the new episodes out the last few years have been absolutely dire. Dont really watch it anymore tbh
     
    Celtic abu, Sep 22, 2011
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  11. saint.faustus

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    i went from simpsons -> king of the hill -> futurama -> family guy -> south park -> archer

    still watch em all, but love archer to death right now
     
    saint.faustus, Sep 23, 2011
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  12. format

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    Archer is * brilliant.
     
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  13. saint.faustus

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    fk yes, u see the new episode?
     
    saint.faustus, Sep 23, 2011
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    I watched the one that came out last week (it was brilliant) - think there will be another one available on the web in an hour or so.
     
    format, Sep 23, 2011
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    yea same here, cant wait to see the follow up episode

    pirate fortress ftw
     
    saint.faustus, Sep 23, 2011
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  16. PaulM1888 Moderator Moderator

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    It was the original that spawned the rest. Used to watch it with the whole family after dinner.

    Gets a bit * after you've seen every episode 14 times right enough.
     
    PaulM1888, Sep 23, 2011
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    Family Guy is funny for about 5 minutes, those old Simpsons series will be funny forever.
     
    Monto16, Sep 24, 2011
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  18. Murph-E

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    I agree, and that's a big difference for me between Simpsons and lots of other shows, especially Family Guy. Family Guy has no re-watch factor, once you've watched an episode once, it won't be watchable the second time. The best Simpsons episodes, I can never get sick of. My favourites would have to be:

    • Frank Grimes (Homer's Enemy)
    • Itchy & Scratchy & Poochie Show
    • Homer's Phobia (where he hates the gay man the family warm to)
    • Power Plant Softball Team (Homer at the Bat)
    • Who Shot Mr.Burns, both parts
     
    Murph-E, Sep 25, 2011
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