About this episode

The episode discusses sitcoms that feature storylines centered around the Superbowl.

Ray Romano makes some questionable game-time decisions, Seinfeld spends some quality time in the stands with Newman, and Al Bundy sells his soul for a shot at playing in the big game... This week's trope is Going to the Superbowl! Here's what we're watching: Seinfeld S6 E12 "The Label Maker" Married with Children S11 E21 "Damn Bundys" The Simpsons S10 E12 "Sunday Cruddy Sunday" Everybody Loves Raymond S5 E13 "Superbowl"

People in this episode

Hosts: Amy, Jay

Topics covered

• Superbowl
• sitcoms
• television tropes
• comedy
• game-time decisions

Keywords

• Superbowl
• sitcoms
• Ray Romano
• Seinfeld
• Al Bundy
• Married with Children
• The Simpsons
• Everybody Loves Raymond

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Seinfeld, Married with Children, The Simpsons, Everybody Loves Raymond

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