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It's the last Thursday of Sitcom All Ye Faithful and I'm back to being all alone again. But fear not adoring fans, after today I have three more guests lined up before I bring it on home for the big day 25 finale – but I'm getting ahead of myself. Today I am going back to 2011 (can't believe that long ago) to get a show that I think – at least around some of my friends – doesn't get the love that it deserves. Phil Dunphy should be regarded as one of the best sitcom characters of the 2000s and I am not sure other people see it that way. Golly, I hate those people. Happy Holidays! Show Title: Modern FamilyEpisode Title: “Express Christmas”Original Air Date: December 7, 2011Season: 3Episode: 10

Happy Wednesday everybody and welcome back to Sitcom All Ye Faithful where today I am joined by a regular on the pod and a co-host of the “Fine Movies. Fine Spirits.” podcast – good ol’ Chris Morris. You may be asking yourself – wait I thought Chris always talked about an Office Christmas episode!? To that I say – There are still many more days before the 25th gets here….Believe! Believe in the magic of podcasting! Show Title: Henry DangerEpisode Title: “Holiday Punch”Original Air Date: November 30, 2019Season: 5Episode: 28

Can you believe it's the last Tuesday of Sitcom All Ye Faithful already!? I think it's high time I start bringing in some special guest stars before it's too late! First up, talking some Gimme a Break! festivities is my good friend of over 30 years - Eric! He's joining Geek Mentality for the seventh time and is backing talking Christmas sitcoms for the third straight year - but for the first time we're talking a show that does NOT feature television superstar Anthony Salvatore Iadanza, aka "Tony Danza." You'll find that not featuring Tony Danza, and not really loving this episode doesn't stop us from having fun talking - and taking this episode places no other Christmas-based podcast will take you thinks year. That I promise. Show Title: Gimme a Break!Episode Title: "A Kanisky Christmas"Original Air Date: December 22, 1983Season: 3Episode: 10

Happy Monday everybody! The last Monday of Sitcom All Ye Faithful before Christmas day! Today I am going back to the early 2000s to revisit a show I remember discovering my senior year of college. As you can see, my future wife and I sure were wild in those days! Show Title: Everybody Loves RaymondEpisode Title: “The Thought That Counts”Original Air Date: December 9, 2002Season: 7Episode: 11

There’s a new sitcom podcast today and it’s sounding good! Sure I’m biased, but you can trust me. Happy Sunday everybody! Welcome back to day 17 of Sitcom All Ye Faithful where today I travel back to the 70s to go spend time with some waitresses at a diner. A place where dreams can come true and grits can be kissed… Show Title: AliceEpisode Title: “Mel, the Magi”Original Air Date: December 23, 1979Season: 4Episode: 11

Happy Saturday everybody! This weekend is super Christmasy for my wife and I. Last night we went to a drive-thru Christmas light celebration and today we’re going to see “A Charlie Brown Christmas” live on stage. Because of all this excitement, I wanted to make sure to watch and talk about today’s Sitcom All Ye Faithful show early. Parks and Recreation is (out of all the shows I say this about) THE show that I recommend to people who like shows like The Office. If you haven’t seen this show yet – stop now and watch the entire series on Peacock. I’ll be here when you’re done. Show Title: Parks and RecreationEpisode Title: “Citizen Knope”Original Air Date: December 8, 2011Season: 4Episode: 10

Well we’re moving on up…..to day 15! Welcome back everybody and happy Friday. After today, I only have one more week of work before vacation. This week flew by because I was in jury duty every day – but it all ended yesterday and I am a free man again. Well, free to go back to work – but I do that at home so I can at least wear pajama pants. To celebrate Sitcom All Ye Faithful today I go back to 1977 to the east side and spend some time with the Jeffersons...Watch this episode now on Pluto or YouTube. Show Title: The JeffersonsEpisode Title: “984 W. 124th Street, Apt. 5C”Original Air Date: December 24, 1977Season: 4Episode: 15

Two week! I’ve been at it for 2 weeks and we just (well, yesterday) passed the MIDDLE of our 25 day adventure. See, I seamlessly worked in today’s show into the post! I’ve loved this show for years – the show for me that put Bryan Cranston on the map. He then tore that map a new one with that other show of his… And guess what – MORE JURY DUTY TOMORROW! But Sitcom All Ye Faithful stops for nothing – including the American Judicial system. Justice AND this show take NO BREAKS! Show Title: Malcolm in the MiddleEpisode Title: “Hal’s Christmas Gift”Original Air Date: December 19, 2004Season: 6Episode: 6

It’s Day Lucky 13! First I find out that I Dream of Jeannie – a character I mentioned in the theme song this year – doesn’t really have a Christmas episode. The one I thought WAS an episode around Christmas really had NOTHING to do with it. So I moved on to a show I loved as a kid – but finding that took a while. Then finding the logo was harder than I thought it would be. Oh and I am BACK IN JURY Duty again so really – what a day! At least you guys get to enjoy more Sitcom All Ye Faithful magic! Well maybe tomorrow. For this one I seemed super tired – probably because I was! Show Title: Charles in ChargeEpisode Title: “Yule Laff”Original Air Date: January 2, 1988Season: 3Episode: 1

Tuesdays Rock! Tuesdays Rock! Tuesdays Rock! Tuesdays Rock! I hope to hell you sang that the correct melody! Welcome back Holiday Heroes! On today’s episode I go back to the 90s to talk about a Drew Carey episode that has some real 70s sitcom vibes – but how could it not with the some of the people starring in this one! So as I go back today for ANOTHER day of jury duty, you get to sit back, know that justice is in my hands, and enjoy another episode of Sitcom All Ye Faithful. I find you guilty – guilty of great podcast taste. Show Title: The Drew Carey ShowEpisode Title: “Drew’s Holiday Punch”Original Air Date: December 16, 1998Season: 4Episode: 13

Happy Monday sitcom addicts! Today I have jury duty so I wanted to get this episode out as early as possible. I wonder if anyone listening is also heading to jury duty and will be sitting feet from me without realizing they’re in the same room as their favorite person in the world. If you see a guy reading a Kindle and eating a granola bar – that’s me! Oh and today I am talking about 30 Rock – a show that was both great and also underrated (if that is possible.) And I can’t believe this episode is fifteen years old. Back in 2008, before Sitcom All Ye Faithful changed all of our lives…. Show Title: 30 RockEpisode Title: “Christmas Special”Original Air Date: December 11, 2008Season: 3Episode: 6

Ain’t we lucky it’s day ten…Good Tiiiiimes! I told you! I told you for nine straight days that this year will definitely feature that says Dy-No-Mite and today I delivered on that promise. Today’s episode, while taking place during Christmas, almost felt like an after school special. But as long as I got James Evans to give JJ that look of death I was a happy man. Good Times is avaible on Peacock, so go check it out! Then come back to listen to today’s Sitcom All Ye Faithful episode. I guarantee you’ll have a….good time. Boom, nailed it. Show Title: Good TimesEpisode Title: “Sometimes There’s No Bottom in the Bottle”Original Air Date: December 10, 1974Season: 2Episode: 13

Attention Cloud 9 shoppers – Mike is back for day NINE. Get it!? Cloud NINE! Day NINE! It’s as if I planned, which I certainly did not because I am only now realizing the coincidence as I am typing this. Admitting that also proves that I really don’t have much of a plan as to what I am going to write here. That being said – Superstore is an incredibly underrated show that I binged up until caught up on the final season. More people need to discover this show. It’s on Peacock and Hulu. Go now and watch it THEN I’ll allow you to come back and listen to today’s Sitcom All Ye Faithful episode. And don’t try any funny business…I’ll know. Show Title: SuperstoreEpisode Title: “Christmas Eve”Original Air Date: December 5, 2017Season: 3Episode: 7

Come and knock on our door….If you're here to hear about more Christmas sitcom magic! Welcome back friends – it's day 8 and today I'm talking about the classic show, Three's Company. When talking about today's show, I hope that I'll be able to fit it in – there's only one way to find out. Okay now – someone who doesn't know I'm talking about a podcast (preferably my landlord) will read that and think – oh now what is he talking about. Classic miscommunication comedic perfection. That was a mainstay for Jack, Janet, Chrissy, and the other blondes who took over when Chrissy (aka Christmas Snow) left to be a sheriff. What's also interesting about today's Sitcom All Ye Faithful entry? This was a show that I was NOT ALLOWED to watch! Why? Watch the episode on Pluto, then come back to listen and find out! Show Title: Three's CompanyEpisode Title: "Three's Christmas"Original Air Date: December 20, 1977Season: 2Episode: 14

Math, science, history, unraveling the mystery – that all started with the big bang…BANG! Welcome back to all of my friends – and even a few of my deepest, deepest enemies. It’s day seven and I thought it would be fun to revisit what is probably the most successful sitcom of the 21st century, The Big Bang Theory. While many people loved this show and thought it was hilarious, I always thought it was fun and enjoyable enough. Nothing groundbreaking – but I did watch it during its entire run. I remember enjoying the end of this episode so I am looking forward to rewatching it and talking about it for today’s episode of Sitcom All Ye Faithful. Bazinga! Show Title: The Big Bang TheoryEpisode Title: “The Bath Item Gift Hypothesis”Original Air Date: December 15, 2008Season: 2Episode: 11

It’s day six fellow nerds! Welcome back! Today I thought I’d go back many (many many) years. Sixty-one years to be exact to watch a show that while iconic, I can’t say I remember ever watching a full episode all the way through. A show that I know a lot about – but couldn’t tell you one episode premise. That changes today. You can stream this episode for free on Pluto, and the entire series is available on Prime. We’re half way through the work week and 20% of the way through Sitcom All Ye Faithful! Y’all come back tomorrow, you hear? Show Title: The Beverly HillbilliesEpisode Title: “Home for Christmas”Original Air Date: December 19, 1962Season: 1Episode: 13

Welcome back Christmas Sitcom fans (and only Christmas Sitcom fans! Everyone else, scram! Wait no – I take it back. All are welcome! It’s day 5 of our 25 day romp and today I am heading back to 1995 to the exact same night as the Frasier episode from a few days ago. I remember loving NewsRadio when it was, and looking back at it for the first time in a while I feel like it still holds up. You can stream this episode (and the entire series) for free on The Roku Channel. Have a great Tuesday and I hope you come back tomorrow for more Sitcom All Ye Faithful! Show Title: NewsRadioEpisode Title: “Xmas Story”Original Air Date: December 19, 1995Season: 2Episode: 10

Happy Sunday, sitcom fans! It's day 3 of our holiday celebration and today I decided to revisit a character who we last talked about back in 2021. A character that left one legendary show behind to create a completely new legacy for himself (and recently to try doing it again!) So skip football today and gather the family around the bluetooth speaker to enjoy day three of of Sitcom All Ye Faithful! Show Title: FrasierEpisode Title: “Frasier Grinch”Original Air Date: December 19, 1995Season: 3Episode: 9

Howdy, sitcom fans - and welcome back to Day four of Sitcom All Ye Faithful! Today I go back to 1986. Back to when 10 year old Mikey would watch TV with his parents on what he thought of as an amazing Saturday Night. Because it was. Mama's Family wasn't the best show on TV. It's not a classic 80's Sitcom. But there's just something about it that makes me think of being that extremly handsome 10 year old. Watch this episode on Pluto TV now and see if it brings you back too. And in the podcast, try to ignore all the times I call the episode by the wrong title (it's Not "Mama Santa" Mike!!!) Show Title: Mama’s FamilyEpisode Title: “Santa Mama”Original Air Date: December 20, 1986Season: 3Episode: 13

Baby, if you ever wondered – wondered whatever became of me? I’m doing a Christmas daily podcast. Christmas Podcast at Geek Mentality….I’m on Sitcom All Ye Faithful at Geek Mentality….Dammit, why didn’t I think to sing that DURING the episode!? Well, anyway - welcome back to Day 2 and to another play on the classic Christmas Carol storyline. What makes this one different? Weed brownies, I guess. This was a fun episode either way and at the time of this recording, available on Youtube. And here's the quiz I took during the show. Enjoy! Show Title: WKRP in Cincinnati Episode Title: “Bah, Humbug” Original Air Date: December 20, 1980 Season: 3 Episode: 7