Welcome to the third season of The Good. The Bad. The Basic! Alex and I will be your hosts as we rant, rave, and re-write some of the most popular TV shows of our time! In Season 3: Families, our focus will be on series which featured memorable and relatable families! If you want more, join 1 of our 3 patron tiers at patreon.com/goodbadbasic. Enjoy!

Season 3: Families

Parenthood is a series that absolutely puts the "family" back in "family drama". NBC's unexpected hit was a family drama that beautifully balanced a large ensemble cast and made us fall in love with one of the most relatable fictional families to ever grace our televisions. Check out what we had to say on seasons 1-3 of Parenthood!

Parenthood, Part I

16: Parenthood, Part I

Parenthood was a series about the many small steps in the journeys of a big family, and one episode simply wasn't enough to cover all of the things that made this series so beautiful and memorable. Check out what we thought made seasons 4-6 of this powerhouse so brilliant!

Parenthood, Part II

17: Parenthood, Part II

Malcolm In The Middle was Fox's the breakout hit of 2000, a hilarious, relatable, and unexpectedly moving family sitcom that lasted seven seasons on the network. The perfect storm of casting, writing, acting, and comedic timing are just some of the things that made this series so stellar! Check out what we think made Malcolm In The Middle television gold!

Malcolm In The Middle

18: Malcolm In The Middle

Big Love was a show with an unlikely premise which became an even more unlikely network hit and one of HBO's juggernauts. This show about a mainstream family practicing polygamy while trying to keep a peaceful home life doesn't sound like it would be as relatable as it ended up being, but the tales of the Henrickson family resonated so deeply with people from all walks of life. Check out our thoughts on season 1 and 2 of this powerhouse drama!

Big Love, Part I

19: Big Love, Part I

Big Love gave us a cast of layered, complex characters, all living firmly in shades of grey, and (in large part) allowed us to make up our minds about who were the heroes, and who were the villains. The show's strongly polarizing premise could have meant certain failure, but whose writing, acting, and plot pacing were so strong that they continue to resonate with audiences! Check out what Alex and I thought of seasons 3-5!

Big Love, Part II

20: Big Love, Part II

Hello, world! This Alex and Em! Welcome to our corner of the Internet! The Good. The Bad. The Basic. is a podcast where two Black Millennials wax nostalgic on the TV shows and movies we grew up on as well as intellectualize and throw shade at what we're watching now! Join us for obscure pop culture references and organic, fair trade teas as we analyze what makes all of our faves good, bad, and mildly problematic! Enjoy, and check out our Patreon for more exclusive content!