Cracking the Sitcom Code: Why We Never Learn Our Lesson and Story Part 6: The Mystery of St. Augustine | Episode 124

About this episode

The episode explores the structure of sitcoms and features part 6 of an ongoing adventure story.

In this episode, the Students Incorporated team deconstructs the DNA of the situation comedy, or better known as the sitcom. From the living rooms of the 90s to modern mockumentaries, we explore the eternal status quo and why we find so much comfort in characters who never seem to learn their lesson. Beyond the tropes, we count down our Top 10 Sitcom Hall of Fame. The episode also features part 6 of our high-stakes ongoing adventure story, The Mystery of St. Augustine. Whether you’re an aspiring showrunner or just a fan, grab your popcorn and hit play.

People in this episode

Host: Students Incorporated

Topics covered

• sitcom analysis
• storytelling
• character development
• comedy
• adventure story

Keywords

• sitcom
• comedy
• storytelling
• characters
• adventure

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Cracking the Sitcom Code, The Mystery of St. Augustine

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