Top 10 Classic Episodes That Defined Television

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  • Defining television one rerun at a time. Welcome to MsMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the most impactful and memorable live-action TV episodes that aired before 2000. Our countdown includes "Dallas," "Cheers," "Seinfeld," and more! What classic episode do YOU think changed the game? Let us know in the comments!
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  • @MsMojo
    @MsMojo  Před 10 dny +3

    Which iconic moments left a lasting impact on you? Share your favorite memories below .

    • @justineves3588
      @justineves3588 Před 9 dny +1

      The I love Lucy episode is one of the very best tv episodes ever 😊❤

  • @chelseacanales8763
    @chelseacanales8763 Před 10 dny +31

    Vitamin commercial in I Love Lucy is still the funniest thing ever 😂😂😂😂😂

    • @Crash1025Bandicoot7
      @Crash1025Bandicoot7 Před 10 dny +1

      Trump 2024 Save America 🇺🇸
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      Pro bill of rights
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      Pro democracy
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    • @Crash1025Bandicoot7
      @Crash1025Bandicoot7 Před 10 dny +1

      Trump 2024 Save America 🇺🇸
      Secure borders
      Strong economy and military
      Brings jobs back to America
      American manufacturing
      Supports small and family businesses
      Energy independence
      Pro bill of rights
      Pro God
      Pro Bible
      Pro freedom
      Pro America-First
      Pro democracy
      Pro equality
      Pro world peace
      Affordable housing
      Helps our veterans
      Lower taxes
      Low inflation and interest rates
      Supports poor and middle class Americans for success
      Tell your friends and family

    • @mrsjackbauer1
      @mrsjackbauer1 Před 10 dny

      @Crash1025Bandicoot7. Amen to all of that!

    • @JoshuaN55
      @JoshuaN55 Před 9 dny +1

      And the Chocolate Factory episode!!

  • @kendra.1
    @kendra.1 Před 10 dny +21

    I wasn’t even alive for Dallas but my mother thought me the importance of who shot JR.

  • @blackguyofthesouth2161
    @blackguyofthesouth2161 Před 10 dny +34

    I Love Lucy could have its own list
    From Lucy Gets a Job to Lucy does a Commercial to

    • @davidslife989
      @davidslife989 Před 10 dny

      IF you haven't suggest it already, GO GO now and suggest that list!

    • @Crash1025Bandicoot7
      @Crash1025Bandicoot7 Před 10 dny

      Trump 2024 Save America 🇺🇸
      Secure borders
      Strong economy and military
      Brings jobs back to America
      American manufacturing
      Supports small and family businesses
      Energy independence
      Pro bill of rights
      Pro God
      Pro Bible
      Pro freedom
      Pro America-First
      Pro democracy
      Pro equality
      Pro world peace
      Affordable housing
      Helps our veterans
      Lower taxes
      Low inflation and interest rates
      Supports poor and middle class Americans for success
      Tell your friends and family

    • @CaptainCretaceous91
      @CaptainCretaceous91 Před 10 dny

      Ditto Andy Griffith and Dick Van Dyke

    • @Lizwindsor
      @Lizwindsor Před 10 dny +2

      @@Crash1025Bandicoot7🙄

  • @flufwix
    @flufwix Před 10 dny +8

    Glad to see Star Trek make it. That episode, and the series, were groundbreaking

  • @seantlewis376
    @seantlewis376 Před 10 dny +12

    To narrow down classic moments of I Love Lucy to just one must have been quite a feat, and sparked some debate at the writers' conference.

    • @Crash1025Bandicoot7
      @Crash1025Bandicoot7 Před 10 dny

      Trump 2024 Save America 🇺🇸
      Secure borders
      Strong economy and military
      Brings jobs back to America
      American manufacturing
      Supports small and family businesses
      Energy independence
      Pro bill of rights
      Pro God
      Pro Bible
      Pro freedom
      Pro America-First
      Pro democracy
      Pro equality
      Pro world peace
      Affordable housing
      Helps our veterans
      Lower taxes
      Low inflation and interest rates
      Supports poor and middle class Americans for success
      Tell your friends and family

    • @Lizwindsor
      @Lizwindsor Před 10 dny +1

      @@Crash1025Bandicoot7are you ok?

  • @dumpling321
    @dumpling321 Před 10 dny +12

    Vitameatavegamin was not revolutionary during the time it aired, Lucy's childbirth was, it literally beat out the moon landing in viewership, it literally was front page news ON THE DAY THE PRESEDENT WAS INAGURATED like How the hell do you choose her tv commercial over an episode that literally was more important to the general public than the presedency

  • @lune78
    @lune78 Před 10 dny +7

    The Simpsons did a two-part episode parodying Who Shot JR. That alone should tell you how culturally important it was.

    • @frayhua9716
      @frayhua9716 Před 7 dny

      It was a parody for The Simpsons storyline Who Shot Mr. Burns.

  • @denisefreitas6727
    @denisefreitas6727 Před 10 dny +8

    Loved the video! I think who shot JR was the most iconic.

  • @kenmclemore523
    @kenmclemore523 Před 10 dny +5

    Your quickie reference to "Jumping the Shark" from Happy Days should have made the full list as it represents a TV series that has outlived its writing, which has more frequently related to police procedurals that take the leads from solving crime to saving the world, i.e., Hawaii Five-O... that's when they're done... KDM

    • @leonoranicolaysen2784
      @leonoranicolaysen2784 Před 10 dny +1

      I agree. It's a common phrase today and most people don't know where it came from.

    • @kenmclemore523
      @kenmclemore523 Před 9 dny +1

      @@leonoranicolaysen2784 Thanks for the comment... KDM

  • @kristiemarie4407
    @kristiemarie4407 Před 10 dny +3

    I love Lucy is my all time favorite show I watched since I was a kid and I was born in 88 we had bunny ears on our TV trying to get I love Lucy on 😅

  • @justineves3588
    @justineves3588 Před 9 dny +2

    Very very great epic list I like it a lot very very great job mis mojo one of my absolute favorite list ever 😊❤

  • @lp-xl9ld
    @lp-xl9ld Před 10 dny +3

    Yeah, "Who Shot JR" (or whatever it was officially called) was a big deal. But if you're talking about "defining television", you should have used the "Bobby's Death Was All A Dream" because that directly led to the ends of ST ELSEWHERE and NEWHART, among others

  • @wvpirate
    @wvpirate Před 10 dny +3

    Great countdown but it should have been the top 20. And added the last episodes of Newhart and the last episode of Mary Tyler Moore show

  • @gospelpopsoulman
    @gospelpopsoulman Před 9 dny +2

    #10 @ 0:25 The Sopranos "College"
    #9 @ 1:30 All In The Family "Sammy's Visit"
    #8 @ 2:38 St. Elsewhere "The Last One"
    #7 @ 3:42 Seinfeld "The Chinese Restaurant"
    #6 @ 4:44 Star Trek "Plato's Stepchildren"
    #5 @ 5:47 Cheers "Showdown, Part 2"
    #4 @ 6:53 M*A*S*H* "Abyssinia, Henry"
    #3 @ 7:53 The Fugitive "The Judgement"
    #2 @ 9:01 Dallas "A House Divided"
    #1 @ 11:49 I Love Lucy "Lucy Does A TV Commercial"

  • @kitkeller5831
    @kitkeller5831 Před 10 dny +5

    The finale of "St. Elsewhere" was touching, and it's good to see it remembered here. The Thanksgiving episode of "WKRP in Cincinnati" and the episode of "Taxi" when Jim takes his driver's test always belong on such lists with "Chuckles Bites the Dust" and "Went with the Wind."

  • @equusquaggaquagga536
    @equusquaggaquagga536 Před 10 dny +2

    Top 10 most Iconic TV pilot episodes

  • @crisvanfan
    @crisvanfan Před 9 dny +1

    Lucy could and should have her own list!

  • @Firepuma27
    @Firepuma27 Před 9 dny +1

    The plot of $99,000 answer was later revamped for the Pinky and the Brain episode Win Big except the final question is about Ralph Kramden's catchphrase.

  • @vwhite3055
    @vwhite3055 Před 10 dny +4

    I expected to see Edith's rape episode of All in the Family. I remember being irritated with the MASH episode that included Henry's death. I thought, at the time, Why can't shows just be funny instead of imbuing them with "meaning"? I am not sure I was wrong, but MASH did continue to be a great show.

  • @Everythingofmusic
    @Everythingofmusic Před 9 dny +2

    23% alcohol no wonder she was gassed lol. She almost made me believe vinerals was a real word.

  • @georgeford3687
    @georgeford3687 Před 10 dny +9

    The end of St. Elsewhere was a huge middle finger at the fans.

  • @timothyflanigan1777
    @timothyflanigan1777 Před 7 dny

    “Abysisinia Henry“ is a masterpiece in many ways. like Larry Gelbart saod not everyone got to go home. it was the brillance of the series. it dealt with many very tough issues. it is the best written series in the history of television.

  • @jamesbernald2850
    @jamesbernald2850 Před 10 dny +1

    Should have mentioned that the “we live in a society” meme started in the Chinese Restaurant episode

  • @ElvisRose_
    @ElvisRose_ Před 6 dny

    I Love Lucy is truly a perfect sitcom but I've recently begun rewatching it and what I missed years ago is how talented Desi Arnaz is as well at physical comedy. He is the perfect foil for Lucy but it was actually Desi that pushed for Lucy's pregnancy to be included in the show since he thought it made no sense to hide it because they were married on the show and in real life so he knew the audience would know that married couples have babies. It was a no brainer for him.

  • @adrianvanleeuwen
    @adrianvanleeuwen Před 9 dny

    Seinfeld's No Soup for You, the Soup Nazi episode was classic comedy gold. Seinfeld's The Contest (or master of their domain was funny!) Who shot JR was huge in its day! Lucille Ball working on the factory conveyor belt line stuffing chocolates in her outfit to keep up as the speed of the machine increases was one of the funniest scenes in her first show.

  • @samuelcollantes1175
    @samuelcollantes1175 Před 10 dny +1

    To me, it was "The puppy episode" from Ellen. Happy sunday night, Samantha. Take care and God bless you. Greetings from Colombia to you as well.

    • @Crash1025Bandicoot7
      @Crash1025Bandicoot7 Před 10 dny +1

      Trump 2024 Save America 🇺🇸
      Secure borders
      Strong economy and military
      Brings jobs back to America
      American manufacturing
      Supports small and family businesses
      Energy independence
      Pro bill of rights
      Pro God
      Pro Bible
      Pro freedom
      Pro America-First
      Pro democracy
      Pro equality
      Pro world peace
      Affordable housing
      Helps our veterans
      Lower taxes
      Low inflation and interest rates
      Supports poor and middle class Americans for success
      Tell your friends and family

    • @Lizwindsor
      @Lizwindsor Před 10 dny

      @@Crash1025Bandicoot7🙄

  • @georgeh6856
    @georgeh6856 Před 10 dny +3

    I have seen every "Seinfeld" episode including the now-banned "Puerto Rico Day Parade" episode (that one sucked). I did not like "The Chinese Restaurant" episode very much. It was OK, especially the first time. But it is mostly just waiting around. Just go somewhere else! It is NYC. "The Contest" was much funnier and more groundbreaking because it was about masturbation but they never used that word. The only other show I saw that dealt with masturbation was an original "Roseanne". That episode was very funny too.

  • @tommunyon2874
    @tommunyon2874 Před 10 dny

    I refer to shows that just end without resolution as being "Coronet Blue" screwed. Having "The Fugitive" come to an actual finale made it very memorable.

  • @WWChampion16
    @WWChampion16 Před 10 dny +1

    The only downside of Seinfeld's The Chinese Restaurant is that Kramer wasn't in the episode.

  • @karenrobertson4544
    @karenrobertson4544 Před 8 dny

    Twilight Zone should be more than a honorable mention, that show was so important!

  • @jamalvargas6146
    @jamalvargas6146 Před 10 dny +2

    That X-Files Parody Episode Of Unhappily Ever After (1995-1999) That was fucking Hilarious Ryan and Tiffany taking up the roles of Fox Mulder and Dana Scully except they're Siblings

    • @Crash1025Bandicoot7
      @Crash1025Bandicoot7 Před 10 dny

      Trump 2024 Save America 🇺🇸
      Secure borders
      Strong economy and military
      Brings jobs back to America
      American manufacturing
      Supports small and family businesses
      Energy independence
      Pro bill of rights
      Pro God
      Pro Bible
      Pro freedom
      Pro America-First
      Pro democracy
      Pro equality
      Pro world peace
      Affordable housing
      Helps our veterans
      Lower taxes
      Low inflation and interest rates
      Supports poor and middle class Americans for success
      Tell your friends and family

    • @Lizwindsor
      @Lizwindsor Před 10 dny

      @@Crash1025Bandicoot7🙄

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      @Lizwindsor Před 10 dny

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  • @wanibenedith5757
    @wanibenedith5757 Před 10 dny +1

    I think the last one from Friends should’ve been there. Awesome list though.

    • @westtexastalent
      @westtexastalent Před 9 dny

      I’d say the thanksgiving episode if you had to pick a friends one or the prom video

  • @DaddyOfTheSugarVariety
    @DaddyOfTheSugarVariety Před 10 dny +2

    I vote for The Muppet Show & Sesame Street.

  • @COMPFUNK2
    @COMPFUNK2 Před 10 dny +1

    The brief respective summaries of the Twilight Zone and Honeymooners episodes didn’t go into enough detail to explain why they are honorable mentions.

  • @jennifer_m.8613
    @jennifer_m.8613 Před 10 dny +7

    Everyone (and I mean *everyone*) watched who shot JR!

  • @parakeet8157
    @parakeet8157 Před 10 dny

    #9 classic "All in the Family" w/ Sammy Davis Jr. #4 "Abysynia, Henry" WOW, such an emotional scene. Cast wasn't told what happened until the final moment, to get the reaction."Time enough, at last" good episode of the "Twilight Zone." Lucy does a TV Commercial. When she reaches out of the TV. Ricky-"How 'bout that? 3D TV."😂😅😂😅

  • @DavidStarrUSA
    @DavidStarrUSA Před 10 dny

    I learned about Who Shot J.R. from The Simpsons. Lol. Who Shot Mr Burns?

  • @RadioLaPrincess
    @RadioLaPrincess Před 10 dny +3

    Honestly neither the Seinfeld or Sopranos episodes even belong here. If you need to include those shows at least pick more important episodes.

  • @user-tt9ow7yc9e
    @user-tt9ow7yc9e Před 9 dny

    What about friends,ncis,the office,once upon a time,Brady bunch,the nanny?

  • @liarbility568
    @liarbility568 Před 7 dny

    What about The Giant Jackrabbit episode of The Beverly Hillbillies, it was the most watch half hour episode on TV for a long time

  • @greatfilmmaker
    @greatfilmmaker Před 3 dny

    Lucy without question

  • @Ididnotwanttojoin
    @Ididnotwanttojoin Před 2 dny

    SERIOUSLY?!? You put the finale of St. Elsewhere on this list? That was the biggest slap in the face/betrayal of fans EVER. How would a kid that young, autistic or not, know all that medical jargon? How could he create such detailed adult relationships? He came up with the storyline of a male doctor being raped during a prison visit? That was such deep bullsh*t it was like the streets of Pamplona after the running of the bulls!!!

  • @westtexastalent
    @westtexastalent Před 9 dny

    I would have included Newhart ending

  • @frayhua9716
    @frayhua9716 Před 7 dny

    How about the birth of Pebbles in The Flintstones on season three.

  • @conradsieber7883
    @conradsieber7883 Před 7 dny

    The Twilight Zone showed Sci Fi could be smart, relevant and compelling.

  • @beanbag8148
    @beanbag8148 Před 10 dny +4

    seinfeld is a show i cannot stand, i've never seen a full episode

  • @disneyfan8178
    @disneyfan8178 Před 10 dny

    How about The Beatles on "The Ed Sullivan Show"?

  • @sirgothnerd9297
    @sirgothnerd9297 Před 7 dny

    What connected to st.elswjere

  • @chasew7253
    @chasew7253 Před 9 dny

    Not even an honorable mention for the Twin Peaks pilot? 🤨

  • @bookemdano7567
    @bookemdano7567 Před 7 dny

    Boy the woman doing the voice over totally mangled pronouncing Vitameatavegamin!! 😳

  • @Crash1025Bandicoot7
    @Crash1025Bandicoot7 Před 10 dny +1

    Trump 2024 Save America 🇺🇸
    Secure borders
    Strong economy and military
    Brings jobs back to America
    American manufacturing
    Supports small and family businesses
    Energy independence
    Pro bill of rights
    Pro God
    Pro Bible
    Pro freedom
    Pro America-First
    Pro democracy
    Pro equality
    Pro world peace
    Affordable housing
    Helps our veterans
    Lower taxes
    Low inflation and interest rates
    Supports poor and middle class Americans for success
    Tell your friends and family

    • @RadioLaPrincess
      @RadioLaPrincess Před 10 dny +5

      Not to mention Project 2025 that will make women second class citizens, but I am sure you want that.

    • @Lizwindsor
      @Lizwindsor Před 10 dny

      🙄