most memorable (best) final episodes?
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most memorable (best) final episodes?
i was thinking about it on my drive in this morning...
what are some of the more memorable or better final episodes?
many shows get cancelled or not picked up, so they never get a chance to go out with a true final episode.. but some have, and were really good..
which ones were your favorite.. and not sure if its considered a spoiler, since most would be years old.. but give us the basic details of what happened in that final episode..
thinking back.. for some reason, fresh prince of bel air comes to mind
I was trying to remember the final episodes from cosby and cheers, but couldnt
I know I missed the final episode of quantum leap, and that sucks.. really need to catch that on sci fi sometime!
what are some of the more memorable or better final episodes?
many shows get cancelled or not picked up, so they never get a chance to go out with a true final episode.. but some have, and were really good..
which ones were your favorite.. and not sure if its considered a spoiler, since most would be years old.. but give us the basic details of what happened in that final episode..
thinking back.. for some reason, fresh prince of bel air comes to mind
I was trying to remember the final episodes from cosby and cheers, but couldnt
I know I missed the final episode of quantum leap, and that sucks.. really need to catch that on sci fi sometime!
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I guess it should be obvious that there will be SPOILERS in here ...
Newhart probably had the best series finale of any show ever.
Other greats:
The Mary Tyler Moore Show (The Last Show)
Cheers (One for the Road)
St. Elsewhere (The Last One)
Quantum Leap (Mirror Image)
Babylon 5 (Sleeping in Light)
ST:TNG (All Good Things ...)
M.A.S.H. (Goodbye, Farewell, and Amen)
All of those make me shudder just thinking about how great they were.
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Newhart probably had the best series finale of any show ever.
Other greats:
The Mary Tyler Moore Show (The Last Show)
Cheers (One for the Road)
St. Elsewhere (The Last One)
Quantum Leap (Mirror Image)
Babylon 5 (Sleeping in Light)
ST:TNG (All Good Things ...)
M.A.S.H. (Goodbye, Farewell, and Amen)
All of those make me shudder just thinking about how great they were.
das
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Even though most people hated it, I thought the final episode for Seinfeld was brilliant.
I have to second the final episode for Newhart though...best...final episode...ever.
I have to second the final episode for Newhart though...best...final episode...ever.
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MASH was probably the most memorable. Newhart had the best twist of all.
Mary Tyler Moore had a great ending where they all get fired except Ted.
Cheers had a nice send-off.
STTNG was a fitting conclusion - tied back to the premiere with Q.
Some of the worst include Seinfeld - perhaps the worst episode of the series. Dallas was particularly dissapointing since they ended on a cliffhanger (which they later tied up in the reunion movies). Benson also had a cliffhanger (the governor's race) which was never resolved.
Mary Tyler Moore had a great ending where they all get fired except Ted.
Cheers had a nice send-off.
STTNG was a fitting conclusion - tied back to the premiere with Q.
Some of the worst include Seinfeld - perhaps the worst episode of the series. Dallas was particularly dissapointing since they ended on a cliffhanger (which they later tied up in the reunion movies). Benson also had a cliffhanger (the governor's race) which was never resolved.
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I don't like it when shows try to wrap everything up in a nice neat little bundle to send the show off on its way. I prefer shows that end like "Cheers" or "Northern Exposure". There's a sense that life goes on, that the characters will still be there week in week out, even though the show itself will cease to be.
As for the final episode of "Cosby".....I believe it ended [I guess I should mention....SPOILER ALERT!]
with the Huxtables going to Theo's college graduation and Cliff successfully fixing the doorbell, after years of unsuccessful attempts at fixing things. It ends with Cliff and Claire dancing to the sound of the doorbell (not your normal doorbell chime, obviously, but an extended, melodious ringing off bells). Pretty good finale.
As for the final episode of "Cosby".....I believe it ended [I guess I should mention....SPOILER ALERT!]
with the Huxtables going to Theo's college graduation and Cliff successfully fixing the doorbell, after years of unsuccessful attempts at fixing things. It ends with Cliff and Claire dancing to the sound of the doorbell (not your normal doorbell chime, obviously, but an extended, melodious ringing off bells). Pretty good finale.
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I thought "The Wonder Years" finale was pretty good because it was so real. They didn't try and make everyone live happily ever after. It wasn't the best last show, but the last five to ten minutes were great. Needed more Paul, though.
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I thought it was rather cool to watch the townsfolk blow up their own houses in the finale of "Little House on the Prairie".
For all of you old fogeys like myself out there, how did "Starsky & Hutch" end? I never saw it, but I've heard that they were both killed off in the final episode.
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For all of you old fogeys like myself out there, how did "Starsky & Hutch" end? I never saw it, but I've heard that they were both killed off in the final episode.
Honk!
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I agree with most said above...
I'll mention one nobody mentioned...
I remember liking the final episode of "Remington Steele"...
You finally found out what Remington's real name was... and he finally 'got it on' with Laura Holt.
I remember liking the final episode of "Remington Steele"...
You finally found out what Remington's real name was... and he finally 'got it on' with Laura Holt.
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The Fugitive(60's).
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Originally posted by Charlie Goose
I thought it was rather cool to watch the townsfolk blow up their own houses in the finale of "Little House on the Prairie".
For all of you old fogeys like myself out there, how did "Starsky & Hutch" end? I never saw it, but I've heard that they were both killed off in the final episode.
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I thought it was rather cool to watch the townsfolk blow up their own houses in the finale of "Little House on the Prairie".
For all of you old fogeys like myself out there, how did "Starsky & Hutch" end? I never saw it, but I've heard that they were both killed off in the final episode.
Honk!
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Re: I agree with most said above...
Originally posted by blahloney
I'll mention one nobody mentioned...
I remember liking the final episode of "Remington Steele"...
You finally found out what Remington's real name was... and he finally 'got it on' with Laura Holt.
I'll mention one nobody mentioned...
I remember liking the final episode of "Remington Steele"...
You finally found out what Remington's real name was... and he finally 'got it on' with Laura Holt.
God, I miss that show.
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Now that you've mentioned The Wonder Years, I'd have to say I'd agree. That was a very good, somewhat bittersweet ending.
What happened at the end of Newhart that made it so good? (since I've seen several people mention it). I've never seen the show, and dont even know what it was about, so maybe it'll require some explanation.
Brian
What happened at the end of Newhart that made it so good? (since I've seen several people mention it). I've never seen the show, and dont even know what it was about, so maybe it'll require some explanation.
Brian
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Originally posted by bdshort
What happened at the end of Newhart that made it so good? (since I've seen several people mention it). I've never seen the show, and dont even know what it was about, so maybe it'll require some explanation.
What happened at the end of Newhart that made it so good? (since I've seen several people mention it). I've never seen the show, and dont even know what it was about, so maybe it'll require some explanation.
But here's the general idea:
Spoiler:
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Star Trek: Voyager !
Best Finale Evar!
Star Trek: Voyager !
Best Finale Evar!
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P.S. While an incredible feat, undermining a 35 year franchise with one 2 hour broadcast doesn't strike me as award-worthy.
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Originally posted by das Monkey
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P.S. While an incredible feat, undermining a 35 year franchise with one 2 hour broadcast doesn't strike me as award-worthy.
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P.S. While an incredible feat, undermining a 35 year franchise with one 2 hour broadcast doesn't strike me as award-worthy.
Someone please fill me in on this.