It’s a busy, but pleasant week here at the podcast, with plenty of charming and compelling TV to discuss. After a little TV news, we kick things off with Our Week in TV, starting with genre, including the premiere of Superman & Lois, a few thoughts on Batwoman and Resident Alien, and another much buzzed-about WandaVision. Then we move to drama for Queen Sugar and Miss Scarlet and the Duke season one, check in with The Unicorn, and round out the week with RuPaul’s Drag Race. Afterward, we head to the DVD Shelf and catch up with the classic ’70s sitcom The Bob Newhart Show. Listen for our thoughts, then reach out with your take on Agatha, the many patients of Bob Hartley, and the rest of the week’s TV.

DVD Shelf: The Bob Newhart Show (1:11:04)

Our Week in TV
Superman & Lois premiere (12:17)
Batwoman (28:45)
Resident Alien (30:04)
WandaVision (31:48)
Queen Sugar (36:14)
Miss Scarlet and the Duke S1 (46:14)
The Unicorn (47:41)
RuPaul’s Drag Race UK (55:18)
RuPaul’s Drag Race (56:04)

Music Featured:  “Agatha All Along” from [redacted] by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez; The Bob Newhart Show Theme song

Noel is on assignment this week, so Allison and Kate continue Streaming In Place with Gravity Falls, talking season one episodes five and six, “The Inconveniencing” and “Dipper vs. Manliness.” Technical teenager-dom, possession, and entirely too much chest hair. Tune in for our thoughts, then come back next week for season one, episode seven and eight, “Double Dipper” and “Irrational Treasure.”

Shout-out to our Zoom listener Marcus! Thanks for joining us in the chat.

Allison, Noel, and Kate continue Streaming In Place with Gravity Falls, talking season one episodes three and four, “Headhunters” and “The Hand That Rocks the Mabel.” Glitter bombs, appropriately high stakes, and Lil’ Gideon. Tune in for our thoughts, then come back next week for season one, episode five and six, “The Inconveniencing” and “Dipper vs. Manliness.”

It’s been a cold week in much of the country, so we dip into some sun-soaked classic TV for this episode of the podcast. First, we talk through Our Week in TV, starting with the premieres of Clarice and Queen Sugar. Then we talk comedy, looking at Superstore and The Amber Ruffin Show, before checking in with RuPaul’s Drag Race and closing out the week’s TV with genre, Black Lightning and WandaVision. Afterward, we head to the DVD Shelf and catch up with the ’70s PI series The Rockford Files, diving in with the many flavors of the show and its particular charms, and occasional dated drawbacks. Listen for our thoughts, then reach out with your take on Rockford and the week’s TV.

DVD Shelf: The Rockford Files (1:01:29)

Our Week in TV
Clarice premiere (9:29)
Queen Sugar premiere (17:35)
Superstore (25:29)
The Amber Ruffin Show (28:10)
RuPaul’s Drag Race UK (29:52)
RuPaul’s Drag Race (31:28)
Black Lightning (44:38)
WandaVision (49:53)

Music Featured:  “Twilight” by Adeline; The Rockford Files Theme song

Noel, Allison, and Kate start their journey Streaming In Place with Gravity Falls, kicking things off with season one’s “Tourist Trapped” and “The Legend of the Gobblewonker.” Dipper and Mabel, Grunkle Stan, and gnomes? Tune in for our thoughts, then come back next week for season one, episode three and four, “Headhunters” and “The Hand That Rocks the Mabel.”

It’s TCAs time again, plus Twitter was particularly extra this week, so there’s plenty to talk about this episode of the podcast. Noel and Kate kick things off with a news roundup, then head to Our Week in TV, including another delightful The Amber Ruffin Show, Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, more RuPaul’s Drag Race chat, the much-buzzed about #FreeBritney documentary on The New York Times Presents, the premiere of Black Lightning, and a Family Ties-themed WandaVision. Afterward, we head to the DVD Shelf and dive in with Mangrove, the first installment of Steve McQueen’s anthology film series Small Axe, which follows the trial of the Mangrove Nine. Tune in for our thoughts, then reach out with your take on the week’s TV, news, and more.

Errata: When discussing WandaVision, Kate refers to Monica Rambeau as Maria, which is her mother’s name. The Televerse regrets the error.

DVD Shelf: Small Axe: Mangrove (1:10:23)

Our Week in TV
The Amber Ruffin Show (29:36)
Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist (31:47)
RuPaul’s Drag Race UK (34:55)
RuPaul’s Drag Race (37:09)
The New York Times Presents (48:58)
Black Lightning premiere (54:07)
WandaVision (57:38)

Music Featured:  “Let’s Have a Second Impeachin’” from The Amber Ruffin Show

Allison, Noel, and Kate finish Streaming In Place with Lodge 49, season two episode 10, “The Door.” First we pick our jaws off the ground, then we fume about the lack of a s3, then we break down the episode and the show in general. Tune in for our thoughts, then come back next week as we kick off our journey with Gravity Falls, starting with the first two episodes of season 1, “Tourist Trapped” and “The Legend of the Gobblewonker.”

Noel, Allison, and Kate return to Streaming In Place with Lodge 49, talking season two episode nine, “Le Reve Impossible.” The best dumplings in Guadalajara, Chekhov’s cargo pants pocket, and the thrill of the quest. Tune in for our thoughts, then come back Wednesday as we finish our journey with Lodge 49, discussing the series finale, “The Door.”

The number of shows we’re watching may be down, but we still have plenty to say about the week’s TV. Noel and Kate kick things off as always with the week’s TV, starting with an underwhelming WandaVision, another transitional Batwoman, a romance-centric Superstore, and two design episodes of Drag Race. Kate has a few thoughts on UK, and then we dive deep with Original Recipe’s Bag Ball and a contentious Untucked. Afterward, we head to the spotlight section and have fun with David Tennant and Michael Sheen in lockdown, or is it Michael Sheen and David Tennant?, talking season one of Staged. Take a listen, then reach out with your thoughts on Staged, WandaVision, and the rest of the TV you’re following.

Season Spotlight: Staged Season 1 (1:11:26)

Our Week in TV
WandaVision (13:47)
Batwoman (26:38)
Superstore (33:20)
RuPaul’s Drag Race UK (39:28)
RuPaul’s Drag Race (41:09)

Music Featured:  “Help Me, Rhonda” by The Beach Boys

Allison and Kate are joined by Scottie Caldwell as they Stream In Place with The Mrs. Bradley Mysteries, talking the pilot, “Speedy Death,” and the first episode, “Death at the Opera.” The fabulous Dame Diana Rigg and her equally fabulous fashions, George and his impromptu portrait, and those plot holes. Tune in for our thoughts, then come back next week as we return to finish our journey with Lodge 49, talking season two episode nine, “Le Reve Impossible.”

Allison and Kate Stream In Place with The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency, talking the pilot. The luminous Precious Ramotswe, that ridiculous cast, and yes, we do ship it. Tune in for our thoughts, then come back Wednesday as we continue our detour with lady detectives, exploring the pilot and first episode of The Mrs. Bradley Mysteries, “Speedy Death” and “Death at the Opera.”