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Classic Christmas TV episodes: ‘Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire’ (‘The Simpsons’)

Show: “The Simpsons” (Season 1, episode 1) Airdate: Dec. 17, 1989 Overview: This is a classic not only because it’s a Christmas episode, but also

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All 24 episodes of ‘The X-Files’ Season 4 (1996-97), ranked

Ideally for the business people behind the networks, TV series would be written in such a way that they could stay on the air forever.

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All 24 episodes of ‘The X-Files’ Season 3 (1995-96), ranked

Season 3 was when “The X-Files” became the show that I now picture in my head when I fondly daydream about “The X-Files.” Gone for

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All 25 episodes of ‘The X-Files’ Season 2 (1994-95), ranked

Although I’m partial to Season 1 of the “X-Files” because of the lovable, experimental clunkiness of many episodes, Season 2 is pretty darn good also,

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Refreshingly sunny people of ‘Parks and Recreation’ are more enjoyable to watch than ‘Office’ mates (TV commentary)

I’ve tried to stick with “The Office,” but I’m just not laughing lately. I thought the show was funny and somewhat original (although it spun

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All 24 episodes of ‘The X-Files’ Season 1 (1993-94), ranked

My couch, my TV, a pile of “X-Files” guidebooks from my home library, and a browser tab permanently set on The Onion AV Club’s “X-Files” blog —

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7 big ideas on ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ (TV commentary)

I intended to round out my top 20 “Curb Your Enthusiasm” issues with seven “big issues.” But really, are these issues bigger than the 13 bits of

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13 classic ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ conundrums (TV commentary)

“Seinfeld” was one of the best shows of the ’90s because it explored minutiae; “Curb Your Enthusiasm” was one of the best shows of the Aughts (and

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On ‘Friday Night Lights,’ why can’t the football stuff be good too? (TV commentary)

Critics have often emphasized that “Friday Night Lights” isn’t just for football fans, because so much of the drama happens off the field. That’s completely true, but

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‘Friday Night Lights’ introduces us to our new favorite team (TV review)

The NFL draft hype has finally passed, but we still can’t escape football, because “Friday Night Lights” (7 p.m. Central Fridays) has just started its fourth season

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