115: Finales

It’s time for us to say goodbye, so naturally our own finale focuses on our favorite TV Finales. It’s our old faves Friday Night Lights vs. The Leftovers. Join us for a lengthy discussion on how to end a show well!

Episodes:

The Leftovers 3×08 “The Book of Nora”| June 4, 2017 on HBO | Nora wishes to step into Dr. Eden and Dr. Bekker’s machine. But, what are the consequences? (IMDb) | Streaming on HBO Max

vs.

Friday Night Lights 5×13 “Always”| Feb. 9, 2011 on DirecTV | The Taylors face several decisions that could permanently change their lives; Julie’s plans for the future surprise Coach and Tami; the Lions go to State. (IMDb) | Streaming on Netflix, Hulu, and Peacock

Honorable Mentions

Six Feet Under, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, The Office, Parks and Recreation, Jane the Virgin, Mad Men, My So-Called Life, Freaks and Geeks, The Good Place, Twin Peaks: The Return, Halt and Catch Fire, MASH, St. Elsewhere, Newhart

Categories Judged

• Satisfying Plot
• Character Resolutions
• The Feels
• Overall

Currently Watching…

Hannah: Yellowjackets, Teen Mom: Young and Pregnant, The Matrix, Dickinson

Beth: Dickinson, Insecure, Hawkeye, West Side Story

Listen to TV Winner Podcast

TV Winner Podcast is a weekly show celebrating individual episodes of TV while pitting them against each other and ranking them mercilessly. We are available to listen to (for free!) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcatcher. You can follow and contact us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram and by email at tvwinnerpod@gmail.com. We appreciate all ratings and reviews on any service that allows it.