We watched so much TV this year! In this episode of You, Me, and TV, your hosts Mike and Gia each count down their favorite shows of 2019. We take a look at what we loved about returning seasons of shows like Glow and Veep, as well what blew us away from new shows like Ramy and Undone.   We will return with our regular episodes breaking down first episodes of television shows later this year!   For more information and to contact us, check out our social media pages: Facebook @YouMeAndTV,...

Welcome to the Christmas episode of You, Me, and TV! In this bonus episode we take a look at ten of our favorite Christmas and holiday episodes of television. Your hosts Mike and Gia break down classics from shows like The Office and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, as well as some unexpected holiday hits from offbeat comedies like Joe Pera Talks with You and Nathan for You.   Look out for one more bonus episode in the coming weeks where we will be discussing our top ten shows of the...

Welcome to the Thanksgiving episode of You, Me, and TV! In this bonus episode we take a look at ten of our favorite Thanksgiving episodes of television. Your hosts Mike and Gia break down Thanksgiving classics from shows like Friends, Master of None, and Seinfeld.   Look out for our upcoming bonus episodes in the coming months. We’ll be discussing our favorite Christmas and holiday episodes in December, and our top ten shows of the year in January.   We will return with our regular episodes...

Welcome to the Halloween episode of You, Me, and TV! In this bonus episode we take a look at ten of our favorite Halloween episodes of television. Your hosts “Spooky” Mike and “GIAck-o’-lantern” break down Halloween classics from shows like The Office, New Girl, and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.   Look out for our next bonus episode in November (to discuss our favorite Thanksgiving episodes of television), and twice in December (Christmas and holiday episodes, and our top ten shows of...

Welcome to the season finale of You, Me, and TV! In this bonus episode we take a look at some of our favorite season finales of television. As we discuss classic episodes of such shows as Friends and The Office, we break down what we love about final episodes of seasons.   This season finale bonus episode is also our season finale! We will return with bonus episodes in October (to discuss our favorite Halloween episodes of television), in November (Thanksgiving episodes), and twice in...

In this episode we break down the pilot episode of The Sopranos, which was created by David Chase. The series premiered on January 10, 1999, on HBO. The Sopranos aired for six seasons, and all episodes are available to stream on Amazon Prime and HBO.   As always, we take a look at the (HBO) description: “Hailed as one of television’s essential dramas, The Sopranos follows James Gandolfini as Tony Soprano: husband, father, and mob boss whose professional and private strains land him in the...

In this episode we break down the pilot episode of Gilmore Girls, which was created by Amy Sherman-Palladino. The series premiered on October 5, 2000, on The WB. Gilmore Girls aired for seven series and was revived by Netflix for a four-episode miniseries, Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life, in 2016.  seasons. All seasons and the miniseries are available to stream on Netflix.   As always, we take a look at the (Netflix) description: “Life dreams. Boyfriends. Intrusive relatives. A single mom...

In this episode we break down the first episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm, which was created by Larry David. The series premiered on October 15, 2000, on HBO, and has aired for nine seasons. Seasons one through eight are available to stream on Amazon Prime, and all nine seasons are available to stream on HBO. The tenth season is scheduled to premiere in 2020.   As always, we take a look at the (HBO) description: “Larry David stars as... Larry David, living the good life out in Los Angeles and...

In this episode we break down the pilot episode of Boy Meets World, which was created by Michael Jacobs and April Kelly. The series premiered on September 24, 1993, on ABC, and aired for seven seasons. The full series is currently streaming on Hulu.   As always, we take a look at the (Hulu) description: “Adolescent Cory Matthews grows up, and faces problems with friends, family, and school.” In other words, a boy meets the world.   We also discuss the development of the show, and how...

In this episode we break down the pilot episode of Seinfeld, which was created by Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld. The series premiered on July 5, 1989, on NBC, and aired for nine seasons. The full series is currently streaming on Hulu, and the pilot episode is titled “The Seinfeld Chronicles,” but is also known as “Good News, Bad News,” and “Pilot.”   As always, we take a look at the (Hulu) description: “In the Emmy award-winning ‘Seinfeld,’ Jerry Seinfeld provides a hysterical look at life...

In this episode we break down the pilot episode of I’m Sorry, which was created by Andrea Savage. Savage stars in the series, along with Tom Everett Scott and Olive Petrucci. I’m Sorry premiered on truTV on July 12, 2017. Two seasons have aired so far, and a third season is expected in 2020. Season one is currently available to stream on Netflix.   As always, we take a look at the (Netflix) description: “Life is a series of awkward situations for comedy writer and mom Andrea, thanks to plenty...

In this episode we break down the pilot episode of Keeping Up with the Kardashians, which was created by Ryan Seacrest. Season one premiered on E! on October 14, 2007. There are currently 16 seasons; seasons 1 through 15 are available on Hulu. The first episode is titled “I’m Watching You.”   As always, we take a look at the (Hulu) description: “Keeping Up with the Kardashians takes viewers inside the hectic lives of Hollywood’s modern-day Brady Bunch. Can two famous clans come together as...

In this episode we break down the first episode of Stranger Things, which was created, written, and directed by the Duffer Brothers. Season one premiered on July 15, 2016, the second season is available now, and the third season premieres on July 4, 2019. Stranger Things is a Netflix original, and the first episode is titled “Chapter One: The Vanishing of Will Byers.”   As always, we take a look at the (Netflix) description: “When a young boy vanishes, a small town uncovers a mystery...

In this episode we break down the pilot episode of Dead to Me, which was created by Liz Feldman. Season one premiered on May 3, 2019. Dead to Me and is a Netflix Original, and stars Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini.   As always, we take a look at the (Netflix) description: “Her husband? Dead. Her grief, rage and wine glass? Overflowing. With her new BFF riding shotgun, she’s speeding toward rock bottom.” And her neighbor’s take on Mexican lasagna? Not great.   We also discuss the...

In this episode we break down the pilot episode of Big Little Lies, which was created and written by David E. Kelly. The series premiered on February 19, 2017, on HBO, and the second season premiered on June 9, 2019. The title of the pilot episode is “Somebody’s Dead.”   As always, we take a look at the (HBO) description: “Based on Liane Moriarty’s bestselling book, and featuring Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, and Shailene Woodley, this darkly comedic series tells the tale of three...

In this episode we break down the pilot episode of Ramy, which was created by Ramy Youssef, Ari Katcher, and Ryan Welch. The first season premiered on April 19, 2019. Ramy is a Hulu Original, and Hulu has announced that there will be a second season. The title of the pilot episode is “Between the Toes.”   As always, we take a look at the Hulu description: “Ramy Hassan is a first generation Egyptian-American who is on a spiritual journey in his politically-divided New Jersey neighborhood. Ramy...

In this episode we break down the pilot episode of Parenthood, which was developed by  Jason Katims, and premiered on March 6, 2010. Parenthood aired for six seasons on NBC, and all six seasons are available to stream on Netflix and Hulu.   As always, we take a look at the Netflix description: “Autism, rebellion, and heavy teen drama. An angst-filled group of siblings struggle to raise their kids.” Although this description makes the show sound like the hottest new show for teens, we note...

In this episode we break down the pilot episode of Full House, which was created by Jeff Franklin, and premiered on September 22, 1987. Full House aired for eight seasons on ABC, and all eight seasons are available to stream on Hulu. The title of the pilot episode is “Our Very First Show,” which--as we’ll discuss--is not entirely true given that this is the second version of the pilot. As always, we take a look at the Hulu description: “Comedian Bob Saget stars in this heartfelt comedy series...

In this episode we break down the pilot episode of Arrested Development, which was created by Mitchell Hurwitz, and premiered on November 2, 2003. Arrested Development aired for three seasons on Fox before its cancellation in 2006. Netflix revived the series for a fourth season in 2013, and a two-part fifth season in 2018 and 2019. Seasons 1-3 are available to stream on Hulu, and all five seasons are available to stream on Netflix. As always, we take a look at the Netflix description: “A son...

Mike and Gia discuss the pilot episode of Easy. Please follow us on Facebook @YouMeAndTV, on Twitter @YouMeAndTVPod, and on Instagram @youmeandtvpodcast.

Mike and Gia discuss the pilot episode of The Act. Please follow us on Facebook @YouMeAndTV, on Twitter @YouMeAndTVPod, and on Instagram @youmeandtvpodcast.

Mike and Gia discuss the pilot episode of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Please follow us on Facebook @YouMeAndTV, on Twitter @YouMeAndTVPod, and on Instagram @youmeandtvpodcast.

Mike and Gia discuss the pilot episode of The Wonder Years. Please follow us on Facebook @YouMeAndTV, on Twitter @YouMeAndTVPod, and on Instagram @youmeandtvpodcast.

Mike and Gia discuss the pilot episode of That '70s Show. Please follow us on Facebook @YouMeAndTV, on Twitter @YouMeAndTVPod, and on Instagram @youmeandtvpodcast.