It's been more than two decades since the second season of the British Office. In that time, the sitcom has remade itself in the show's image. The cringe comedy, the mockumentary format, the romance, the antihero, all these elements from the British Office have seeped into
award shows
The 2004 Billboard Awards make for a hell of a time capsule. Plus reviews of Lost, The West Wing, and Project Runway.
scrubs
It's Christmas on Scrubs! Plus reviews of House, Laguna Beach, and NCIS
malcolm in the middle
Classic episodes of Arrested Development and Malcolm in the Middle. Plus, TNT launches a franchise!
snl
Colin Farrell hosts SNL. Plus tiny Keke Palmer and singing George Costanza.
degrassi
What happens when US starts losing the jingoistic figure skating competition? The story of Ice Wars. Plus a school shooting on Degrassi!
the oc
The Killers on The OC, a good episode of ER, and networks take issue with a Church preaching tolerance. Plus America's Next Top Model!
project runway
Project Runway premieres, we meet Ethan on Lost, and Tom Brokaw steps aside. Plus The West Wing and Nick and Jessica's Christmas special.
veronica mars
Veronica Mars tackles cults, and House launches some ships. Plus Gilmore Girls, Laguna Beach, and a deep dive into the state of Late Night.
boston legal
Drag Queen Santa, the perils of publishing, and mommy issues. Plus, The Apprentice for Israeli propaganda. Reviews of Boston Legal, Girlfriends, Everwood, and Everybody Loves Raymond.
figure skating
Figure skating, sex and scandal on Desperate Housewives, plus a new episode of The Wire.
award shows
It's Black Friday! Reviews of the MTV EMAs and Peep Show