The Incomplete Series: Recent Episodes
54th Podcast
Your incomplete guide to every television show you weren't going to watch anyway.
The TIS team watch the first and last episodes of TV shows nobody was watching anyway and try to piece together what happened in between.
In a world now obsessed with meta references it feels apt to go back to a time when shows about fiction were a novelty, and it comes no purer than the story of Jessica Fletcher.
This episode we discuss the underlying hatred murder mystery writers have of the general public, what it takes to kill a man in cold blood and discuss the MSR point and click video game!
Viola Davis' magnum opus (or at least her heavily syndicated six season side hustle) is up for a thorough discussion this episode.
We're talking long show acronyms, the ramifications of brute forcing the law, and we finally get to quiz Jeremy about the reality of being a definitely real life lawyer.
This episode we're delving back into the spooky realm of the unknown, however unlike Medium these gents aren't having a yarn with the undead, just decapitating them.
We're talking expensive car insurance, impractical workout routines and Morgan reveals some prized memorabilia.
Arguably one of the most recognisable sitcoms in the early 2000s has finally gotten the attention it deserves.
Morgan graces us with his perfect Ray Romano impression, Arran makes a promise he'll live to regret and we uncover what could be the biggest conspiracy ever talked about in an audio medium.
It's time to dive back into the warm ocean waters of California and reveal the true origin story of Mitch Buchannon.
We're talking: the dangers of drinking seawater, the right ratio of acting classes and hypnotism, and discover the finer edges of beach-jurisdiction.
Ever wanted to go to travel to a slightly different reality than your own? See what the world would be like if traffic lights were switched and that statue of Lincoln was replaced with a statute of Lenin? Slide on into this episode as we deep dive into the late 90s sci fi wonder!
We unearth Morgan's adolescent relationship with Peter Jackson, discuss how to rap in a communist country and reveal quite possibly our creepiest IMDB list to date.
In what could be the spiritual sequel to Ghost Whisperer, we're dipping our toes back into the afterlife to relitigate ghost logic and the rules of the being dead.
We're talking Morgan's hatred of children, extreme public affection in front of corpses, and offer up a completely new social theory around the aftermath of 9/11.
Revolutionising the idea of daytime courtroom dramas, we look at the show that dared to take the drama to an entirely new level by holding court... at night.
This episode we're talking bizarre alien subplots (yes, you read that correctly), what really happens at the back of Melbourne's Revolver bar at 3am and tasteful re-imaginings of Citizen Kane.
We take a dive back into our teens, when slandering your close friends doing irrevocable damage was just a bit of fun.
We're talking repurposing soviet technology, the punishment for "pretty much" murder, and of course, the exact scenario Morgan envisaged when losing his virginity.
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Don your tight California patrol suit, get on your bike and take a ride along with the west coast's finest officers...
We discuss the ethics of chatting up car crash victims, who has the most experience on two wheels and where we can shoehorn Cronenberg into the CHiPs universe.
There can be only one... hour of this episode or else we'd have to start watching more Highlander!
We discuss the similarities to Tommy Wiseau's oeuvre, the ten million meandering accents and why there are so many musical guest appearances!
Just when you thought you were out, they pull you back in. We join Michael Scofield (and Australia's Dominic Purcell) as he ducks in and out of a few prisons just for kicks!
We discuss the worst actors of all time, popsicle Taj Mahals, dry ice burns and upgrading your regular hands into cheese hands.
From the listener that brought us Magnum P.I. is another cracking show (Morgan says top 5) in Renegade.
In our longest episode to date we discuss how NOT to evade capture by the police, actors who write themselves into shows and hedge our bets on a dicey investment.
Eight years from when it finished, it's finally time to solve the mystery that is Desperate Housewives.
This ep we're talking about the enigma that is Scott Bakula, interesting uses for a two cup Pyrex, and Jez and Scott decide to start in a custom OnlyFans account.
We need another medical themed episode, stat! This time it isn't a drunk Clooney but a sober Quinn who'll be putting the patients under the knife.
This episode we find out what's hiding at the back of Arran's brain waiting to pop out, how to assert your dominance by allowing someone to remove a tooth from your mouth, and get glimpse into what the afterlife has in store for Morgan.
It's an emergency and the appropriate response is 20cc's of George Clooney!
In this episode we talk about the direct correlation between handsomeness and paediatry, the merits of sharpening the right parts of your snow plough, and ask the question we've all been waiting for an answer to: how much would you pay to get rid of a hangover?
It's time to get spiritual, scriptural and perhaps even a little bit pious with this weeks episode!
The guys discuss the required arm flexibility of youth gangs, how Satan gets a bad wrap, and the status of Morgan's unsolicited interactions with Dean Cain.
It's time to go back in time and into outer-space with the wonderful actors John Lithgow, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Kristen Johnston (sorry French Stewart)!
We discuss the merits of series finale musical numbers, the difficulty of weaving sincerity into comedy, and a familiar figure reappears for one of the segments
The OG, Mr Tom Selleck, graces us with his charisma this episode as we delve into the depths of his moustache... and by that we mean Magnum P.I!
On this episode we discuss the ethics of bar fights, the appropriate situations to get a haircut, and try to resolve the tension between Morgan's different father figures.
Relitigating our way back into the 1990's, it's time to revisit the precedent of all sassy law dramas, set by none other than Ally McBeal.
With some surprisingly quirky visuals the guys put the show on trial, discussing the Ally's influence on how Jez practices law and rediscover what could be the first viral video on the internet.
Balls of light, missing loved ones and a kill switch straight to the brain, are all things you should consider as normal in the world of The 4400. The guys discuss all the coronavirus parallels, the intricacies of the ménage à trois and question Jez on why he refuses to admit to practicing as a fully licensed attorney.
Tony Danza is the man of the hour for this week's episode!
The guys are finally answering the age old question, who is the boss (of the podcast)? We track the polls throughout the episode to find out who will end on top...
We continue our island hopping adventures as we wash up on Gilligan's Island. Activities include reef fishing, building a Truman Show-style dome out of bamboo and twigs and, of course, whomping Gilligan with his hat.
In this episode the guys take a journey to a place we all wish were real, Fantasy Island! They answer some large philosophical questions, discuss who makes the top three hairstyles of the show and most importantly find out what everyone's private fantasy is...
After an extended hiatus the guys are back! And they've returned with the moodiest teen drama going around, One Tree Hill. They discuss what goes into creating a breading program, the most violent 90 degree turn in television history and of course how Peter Jackson left his mark on the production.
There's many things that you can say about The Hulk; he's green, he's mad, he's a scientist. But one thing that you can't say is that he's NOT incredible. And with that incredibly terrible description we introduce this episode, The Incredible Hulk!
The guy's discuss tight pants that rip in just the right way, correct procedures when labeling scientific equipment and that time Morgan turned into a giant green destruction machine whilst trying to change a flat in Bacchus Marsh.
Welcome back listeners, and Welcome Back Kotter (is what we're watching this episode)!
Returning to the 70s and exploring a must see from John Travolta's back catalogue, the guys discuss why the show might have been so popular, VCRs in people's chests, and Jez finally has to choose... fro or mo?
It's out 50th episode, and what better way to celebrate than to dive back into the deep nostalgia of the 90s and watch the story of a girl who can turn into a puddle.
In this episode we discuss the appropriate reaction to getting doused in chemicals, reveal a fun celebrity cameo and argue for the benefits of moving towards a post human body society.
How old would a doctor need to be to allow them the treat you? That and many more questions are addressed in this episode, Doogie Howser MD! The guys mull over the ethics around adolescent medicine, discuss some new business ventures and revisit a former IMDB lister from a few episodes ago!
Pulled from last years recording session with special guest George, we're back on home turf with an Australian (and Melbournian) classic.
Listen in as we chat about the social transformation of St Kilda, stilted theatre acting and even get an audio cameo from another cultural touchstone of Australian television.
It might be early in Chicago but it's midday in Dublin, which means it's time for Early Edition! The guys chat about what it takes to write both greeting cards AND scripts for Hallmark, the metaphysical implications of having tomorrow's news and Jez gives us his spiritual sequel to Toast Whisperer.
It's a Christmas miracle! And by miracle we mean that six people are dead in the crime capital of the world and we need to get to the bottom of it! Everybody's favourite bloodthirsty but pleasant family/death drama Midsomer Murders is getting our special Xmas treatment as we watch magicians, cheaters, great aunts and pub owners meet their grisly demise. Happy holidays dear listeners!
On this week's episode we have special guest, George!
(not to be confused with the Brisbane based rock band, former US president(s) or Fitzroy's Seinfeld themed bar)
We discuss the rise and fall of Roseanne, the crazy twist ending and of course how casting directors manage to cast children that look absolutely NOTHING like their on screen parents.
It was inevitable, the two financially challenged girls from Brooklyn are serving up this week's episode and if we could send it back to the chef, we would. There's discussion of knitted hats, what it would be like to have Macaulay Culkin money, and we find out who is the charter member of the meathead club.
Have you ever wondered what deep space would be like? Thinking about taking a trip through a nearby wormhole to make some alien friends? Well now you don't need to because John Crichton has already done it, in Farscape!
Listen in as the guys come up with your favourite new drinking game, discuss the nuances of alien translation technology and find out which alien Morgan most wants to fight.
Despite telling us it was all in our head, we went back and discovered that Animorphs wasn't a collective fever dream and was in fact a 2 season show in the late 90s. Will it hold up to our high expectations or has time morphed this children's favourite into a heaping mess? Listen to find out!
It's time to Michael down your Vincents and strap yourselves into Airwolf! The premiere show from TIS hall of famer Donald P. Bellisario, Airwolf explores the skies and also our hearts. The guys talk about how many people it takes to pilot a helicopter, why you don't wear underwear in Libya and how to correctly measure out your peyote.
We're off to the glitz and glamour of Hollywood this week as we watch the douche-bag's televisual playbook, Entourage. The guys cover the importance of owning a hummer made of ivory, what would happen if Turtle was violently killed in the first episode and how try to figure out who this show is made for.
How much money do you think it would take to create a partially bionic man? We're here to try and answer that question (here's a clue, it's more than 6 million). The guys chat about rolling gunpowder cigarettes, how uninspiring Lee Majors is and how much electricity it takes to run a tanning bed 24/7.
It's a bastion of all our moral consciousness, the wonderful and ever positive Captain Planet! Join us on a journey into The Cap's world as he works with five ambiguously aged young people to try and take pollution down to zero (a very ambitious target).
We're chatting about how the show transitioned to Hanna-Barbera, using Kwame's power to start a landscaping business, and of course ask which power is the most useful if you're trying to take over the world.
It's time to fashion yourself a new set of headphones out some baked bean cans and a metal ruler because this episode we're watching MacGyver!
Join us on a wild ride through Morgan's childhood, MacGyver's extensive book of zingers and of course the unveiling of the purpose behind the yellow tinted glasses made popular by Stan Lee and Hannibal from The A-Team.
It's time to venture into the Rafter household with our FIRST Australian television series! We join the likes of Rebecca Gibey, Erik Thomson and Michael Caton as they all shack up in a Sydney home together.
We discuss how not to act as a medical professional, the best way to score a free meal in a classy restaurant, and there's a special surprise for Morgan while Jez is away.
It's everybody's favourite source of nightmare fuel, the 90s reptile based family sitcom Dinosaurs!
Join us on a journey back to 60,000,003 BC to meet Earl Sinclair and his family as we discuss the legacy of Jim Henson, why the Scott club meets up on Thursday evenings and in no small way the love making scenarios Jeremy incorporates into his personal life.
Dick Van Dyke's 90s wonder is on the operating table this week as we deep dive into not only the medical profession but also amateur police work!
Topics thrown onto the slab include why there are so many abandoned wings in hospitals, joint weddings in Sweden and of course the intricacies of how Dick Van Dyke runs his empire.
The Nanny was a childhood favourite here at TIS, but does it hold up to modern scrutiny? We're determined to find out as we discuss the metaphysical implications of Nanny Fine's flashbacks, reveal who on the team has never eaten a potato and try to break Morgan with Fran Drescher's laugh.
It's been a long time coming but it's finally arrived; we're revisiting the Hoff's heyday with Knight Rider. There's talk of how long it takes The Hoff to crack onto a widow, the intricacies of how not to stunt drive and the necessary discussion of what KITT feels when someone is driving him.
It's time for the last bastion (hopefully) of derivative marriage based comedies with Rules of Engagement. The guys explore Tom Hertz's creation and discuss the many nuances the show has on display. And by that we mean Jeremy loses all hope in humanity and discuss the best way to avoid shows like this in the future.
Not getting enough adolescent and lycanthropic content in your podcast diet? Fear not, we have you covered as Teen Wolf makes it's appearance on the show!
Gather around the 50 gallon drum in your living room which you've converted into a fireplace and listen to discussion on gauging your own eyes out, cocaine addicted lacrosse coaches and being distastefully shamed by dogs.
It's time to travel back to 1996 and visit the Spellman's! Sabrina The Teenage Witch gets a go on the podcast prompting topics like: creepy cat puppets, Stalin and how to get out of an awkward arranged marriage 1500s style.
The rag tag group of militants are on the chopping block this episode, it's the much referenced A-Team! Up for discussion is everybody's least favourite pizza topping, transitioning from a war criminal to a waiter and the long term effects Novocain has on the human body.
7th Heaven takes the guys back to their roots: good old fashioned christian family values. Listen in to hear all about the milk mining business, why Jessica Biel never made it in the WNBA and which DVD's Morgan has been eating lately.
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Is it a moody 16 year old boy? Smallville reigns as the return of Superman into modern television, but is it any more than a teenage fantasy with Tom Welling?
The guys discuss memory erasing foam, the efficacy of meteors and debate the ethics around aiming a telescope at your one true love''s front door.
Let's take a trip back the 1800s where the law is no more and the liquor flows steadily. It's time for Deadwood.
The guys talk about the best way to dispose of dead or drunken patrons, why Westerns always look the same and what the abbreviation M.F.D.P.E. means.
It’s just what you wished for, a surprise Christmas episode! It’s Golden Girls on the holiday menu this year. Join us as we uncover the dark truth behind Betty White’s sparkling career and bring you this year’s must have board game.
This episode we take a walk with an old furry friend, Wishbone. We discuss some classic literature and Jeremy tells us how to get through Gregory Barnes' 10 levels of hell.
The power of three will set us free. Well in this case it's four, and the guys are free to watch the first and last episodes of the much loved supernatural series, Charmed.
On the discussion list is simple one words charms, a brand new late night delivery service and the best methods for raising your children to read aloud at all times.
Everything is coming full circle this episode with Will & Grace, a show which has recently been rebooted. We take on how we think they should have done it as well as uncovering some old truths between Scott and Arran...
This episode we talk about the enigma that is Alf. We discuss the possibility of an alien burrowing into your chest, what it means to be interchangeably wearing and not wearing clothes during a family sitcom and we come across one of the most pointless IMDB lists yet.
Morgan and Jez return just in time for the teen mystery drama that is Pretty Little Liars. All the important topics are covered; how to acquire an underground lair, how to meet the boy of your dreams at a bar at 11am in the morning and most importantly how to improve Scott's body by adding tank treads.
With Morgan and Jez off gallivanting overseas, special guest Benoit joined us to tackle Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles. Have you ever wondered what Terminators do when there's nothing left to terminate? We have our theories, along with what happens when a boy loves a robot a bit too much.
The guys go back to school for an episode and dive deep into the world of Saved by the Bell. They find out that sometimes the best way to solve your problems is to dance and also attempt the impoosible task that is unwrapping the enigma that is Dustin Diamond (aka Screech).
We return to the timeless universe of Hercules and Xena to find out where it all started. Topics up for discussion are why Keven Sorbo is so bitter about Xena and the intricacies of throwing one henchmen into another henchmen. Plus a brand new segment!
This episode we figure out the mechanics behind Xena's flying disc, explore some Xena fan fiction and we all find out who Gary Young is and why Xena was his magnum opus.
This episode we head to Southern Louisiana for some sexy blood sucking fun with True Blood. With Jez on leave the guys discuss fairies, vampiric mortality and the logistics of running on solar time.
Take a journey across the seas to Austria (not to be confused with Australia) and deep dive into the canine crime drama that is Inspector Rex!
Several topics are traversed including Jeremy's views on European humour, Morgan's idea for a Law & Order spin off and Arran's opinion on how many shoulders dogs have.
This episode the guys take on the much beloved staple of a mid 2000's televisual diet, The OC. They discuss how long it would take to sail to Tahiti, come up with a couple of new segments and try to get to the bottom of a character name solely named "Bullet".
Move over horse and dog whisperers, JLH is in town and it's time to have a yarn with some good old fashioned Ghosts. The guys watch the mid 2000s hit Ghost Whisperer, and try to find some redeeming features in an evidently uneventful show!
For their tenth episode the TIS team explore the universe of Star Trek The Next Generation. And there's plenty to see; Klingons, Vulcans, Spacial Anomalies and anti-time(whatever that is).
Grab a hot cup of tea and settle in for an amazing intergalactic adventure. Engage!
Ever wondered what it would be like to wake up in a different time? Find out as we watch Quantum Leap, a 1980's sci-fi gem.
Discover the endless possibilities; you could be in 1950's America, 1960's America and even 1970's America! We discuss the philosophical and metaphysical ramifications of time travel as well as Scott Bakula's penis.
If you're like us you don't want to wait for your life to be over. You want to know right now. What will it be?
Dawson's Creek is what! We tackle the iconic 90's teen drama, discussing the strong sexual themes and discovering the dark side of the town.
You know some people think the beach closes after the sun goes down but that's when things really start to heat up. The fellas try to make sense of Baywatch Nights, an unpopular spin off of one of the most popular shows ever. We also find out about The Hoff's financial situation and how to solve a mystery California style.
It's a Christmas miracle! The team diverts the tradition for a Christmas special, watching the first and last christmas episodes to try and figure out what happened for the vast majority of Happy Days. The conversation however turns in a not so happy direction...
4 guys from the small city of Melbourne talk about 4 girls from the big city of New York! In this episode the team discovers what it's like to be a 30 something woman in the big apple, muse on the logistics of getting a billboard of yourself on the side of a bus and find out what Mr Big's real name is!
No, this isn't the 1992 animated film with the talking candlestick. It's Ron Pearlman as the beast helping solve crimes in Manhattan, what else!
This episode the guys explore the definition of a cult, what it means to kidnap a woman off the street and nurse her back to health and also debate the logistics of living in an series of tunnels underground... as a beast man.
It was bound to happen sooner or later. Home Improvement makes it's way onto the chopping block for ample criticism, wild speculation and glorious re-imaginings. Morgan returns from Vietnam, Scott has an announcement to make and Jez shares a theory about why Tim does so many repairs...
This episode the guys take on the early 2000's spy thriller Alias. They'll be attempting to answer all important questions like how many double agents can fit into one show, which political figure could LL Cool J his way into acting, and most importantly will it top the previous experience of watching the JAG finale?
Special guest and producer Arran will be filling in this week while Morgan heads off on an adventure...
In the first episode of The Incomplete Series the guys tackle the Naval procedural courtroom drama everybody made an active effort to forget, JAG. Is it as boring as we all remember it to be? What happened in the 227th and final episode?