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While you wait for a new episode of 'TV. Watch. Repeat.', check out this old favorite!It's the voice of a generation... or the voice of a generation. It's 'Girls,' Lena Dunham's tour de force that premiered in 2012 to both critical acclaim and endless controversies. In the latest episode of 'TV. Watch. Repeat.', Kate and Allison dissect why the TV environment was ripe for a raunchy show about millennials, the one-page pitch that got Dunham the series, the nudity conversation surrounding the series, and Allison Williams' Peter Pan. (We couldn't resist.)Sources: New York Times, Fast Company, New York Mag, Vulture

While you wait for a new episode of 'TV. Watch. Repeat.' check out this old favorite! There is only one Tree Hill, but there are nine(!) seasons of 'One Tree Hill,' the CW's little teen soap that could. In our latest episode, Allison and Kate talk about the humble beginnings of the quietest hit on TV — and the tumultuous behind-the-scenes drama that was revealed years later. Find out everything that went down on set, along with plenty of fun facts about the series. Plus, our hosts look back at their own high school existences, when Kate tried to fix her high school superlatives, and Allison was named "Most Unforgettable." Sources: The New York Times, Cosmopolitan, BuzzFeed, The Ringer

While you await a new episode of 'TV.Watch.Repeat.,' check out this old favorite!From McDreamy to McDrama. In 2005, Grey's Anatomy surged onto the screen with a new kind of medical drama — one that was feminist, diverse, and, of course, sexy. (The series pilot starts with a one-night stand, after all.) But while the series' tight writing and talented cast brought it instant success, tensions behind the scenes started to brew, causing Grey's Anatomy to make headlines for all the wrong reasons. In the latest episode of TV. Watch. Repeat., co-hosts Kate Ward and Allison Piwowarski dissect the beginnings of Grey's Anatomy, the power of Shonda Rhimes, and the backstage drama that led to some of the biggest cast turnovers in TV history. Plus: Kyle Chandler. Of course.

While you await a new episode of 'TV. Watch. Repeat.', check out this old favorite! Could we BE any more excited to talk about the 1994 debut of a series that changed television? Co-hosts Allison Piwowarski and Kate Ward tackle the history of Friends, a series that began as a logistical solution, and grew into a phenomenon that commanded $1 million per episode salary for its cast. Find out who could have played Ross and Rachel, why Lisa Kudrow thought her Friends days were over before they even began, what major plotline Matt LeBlanc labeled "wildly inappropriate," and more.

While you wait for a new episode of 'TV. Watch. Repeat.,' enjoy this vintage episode about 'New Girl'! What's that pilot... what's that pilot... it's 'New Girl,' the 2011 series that introduced the world to instantly iconic characters like Schmidt and Nick Miller, and instantly iconic lingo. (Hello, "chut-e-ney.") But 'New Girl' might have given us a completely different set of characters, based on the pitch doc co-hosts Allison Piwowarski and Kate Ward dug up for creator Liz Meriwether's "Chicks and Dicks." Plus, learn about the behind-the-scenes drama from the Prince episode, the most difficult character to cast, and why Kate's issuing a major mea culpa at the top of the episode.

The best trips down memory lane are the ones that take you past Luke's Diner, Miss Patty's School of Ballet, and, of course, the Dragonfly Inn. So it's no surprise that Stars Hollow — the fictional 'Gilmore Girls' town that inspires autumnal wanderlust every year — was born out of a memory of a trip. En route to New York at the turn of the millennium, Amy Sherman-Palladino drove through Washington, Connecticut, and realized she was in a town so idyllic, it might as well have been fantasy.So Sherman-Palladino put the fantasy on television and gave us 'Gilmore Girls,' one of the most well-crafted series to ever hit The WB, and one of the most well-crafted series to never get the acclaim it deserved because it was on The WB. But, thanks to subsequent DVD rewatches, and, of course, Team Jess, Gilmore Girls secured its place in nostalgic TV history, even locking in the 2016 Netflix follow-up, 'Gilmore Girls: A Year In The Life.'But what was life like in the years 'Gilmore Girls was' on the air? That's the topic of our latest episode, featuring special guest Sam Bush (aka @bravohistorian and 'Gilmore Girls' superfan). Wherever 'Gilmore Girls' leads, we will follow — and come armed with plenty of fun facts.

The title is a Friends reference in case you didn't get it. (Listen to our Friends episode, by the way!) We know you're dying (ha!) to hear all about Castle, and don't worry, we'll get there! But we're currently on a season hiatus. We'll be back soon, but in the meantime, let us know what shows we should be covering! And listen to some of our old episodes and tweet us @thedipp with your recommendations, thoughts, and everything in between.

'30 Rock's Jack Donaghy once said, "Never go with a hippie to a second location." In 1997, a man named Gregory Montgomery defied that advice, and then some — not only did he go to a baseball game with a hippie, he also flew to Reno and got married to her, all within 24 hours. And that's just the first five minutes of 'Dharma & Greg,' Chuck Lorre's spirited comedy about two opposites who fall in love, and deal with the fall-out between their mismatched families. It's the subject of our latest episode, in which Allison and Kate dive into the very under-covered history of the series, including how anger, surprisingly, was the main inspiration behind the entire show. So grab your yoga mat and enjoy the story of 'Dharma & Greg'!

Before 'Criminal Minds,' most police procedurals focused on the "who" bit of "whodunit." But, when the Mandy Patinkin CBS series debuted in 2005, it was one of the first to ask not only "who," but "why." What resulted was a series that lasted over 300 episodes and 15 years — even if all of its cast didn't. Patinkin included, who called his two seasons on the show his "biggest mistake."You, like the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit, might wonder... why? Our latest episode gets into it all, delving into the history and impact of 'Criminal Minds.' During the episode, we learn about Matthew Gray Gubler's surprising pre-'Criminal Minds' career, which gigantic series it actually beat in the ratings, and how Kirsten Vangsness lasted more than just the one episode she was cast for. Plus: 'Criminal Minds's 'Friends' tie-in, and Thomas Gibson's splash in a hot tub. So grab your private jets (wheels up in five, btw) and enjoy the story of 'Criminal Minds'!

There's so much to love about 'Jane The Virgin.' The impeccable writing. The refreshingly fast pacing. The heartwarming family moments. Michael. And, did I mention, Michael?Allison and Kate put aside their Team Rafe/Team Michael differences in this latest episode in order to tell the history of 'Jane the Virgin,' the beloved CW telenovela-fairy tale that attracted critical praise and Emmys. Along the way, we learn about why creator Jennie Urman Snyder almost turned the project down, the man behind the series' narrator, and Justin Baldoni's awkward run-in with Britney Spears. So grab your grilled cheese and enjoy the story of 'Jane the Virgin'!

'Scrubs' was inspired by a nightmare: Bill Lawrence, also known as the mind behind 'Ted Lasso,' would be in need of medical care, and be met by none other than... his college best friend and med school student, J.D. A bad situation, perhaps, but a great situational comedy, as it turns out. So Lawrence created 'Scrubs,' a sitcom about a medical school resident named — what else? — J.D. Perhaps the fact that the series is rooted in friendship is the reason for its very, very long life, lasting nine seasons despite four cancelation scares. And Allison and Kate dig into the history of what fueled Scrubs' nine seasons in our latest episode, embedded below. Along the way, we also learn who almost played J.D., the unconventional setting for the series, and exactly how Zach Braff feels about appletinis. Plus: we discuss how 'Scrubs' unreliable narrator mayyyy have contributed to its sexism. So grab your appletini and enjoy the story of 'Scrubs'!

It was the haircut seen — and loathed — around the world. After scoring great ratings and reviews in its first season, J.J. Abrams' 'Felicity' made a choice more shocking than any twist seen on 'Lost': producers decided Keri Russell should cut her famous long, curly hair, shooting ratings down straight into a Dharma hatch. But there's something even more shocking about 'Felicity': just how unhinged the series was in the first place. In our latest episode, Allison and Kate revisit the pilot and the history of the series, and deeply question 'Felicity's life decisions. Plus, we find out about Abrams' high school inspiration for the show, why NYU didn't want to be associated with the series, and how a harmless prank nearly killed the series altogether. So grab your oversized cardigan and enjoy the story of 'Felicity'!

Join I Am The Cute One hosts Donny and Chelsea, and special guest Lucy of @lucyontheground, for a revisiting of a Shakespearean masterpiece: She's The Man. The Amanda Bynes and Channing Tatum film is both chaotic and iconic in the Shakespeare canon. Make sure to subscribe to I Am The Cute One podcast, and don't forget to review TV. Watch. Repeat. Until next week!

All That started off with not a bang, but a bop: A theme song from none other than the soon-to-be-discovered TLC. It was just one way the series was ahead of its time, and ahead of its grown-up predecessor, 'Saturday Night Live.' While 'SNL' struggled with accusations of being a white boy's club, 'All That' featured a diverse cast since 1994's Season 1, showing that humor comes from forms, and outside of the Harvard Lampoon. (Not only that, but 'All That' featured girls playing male politicians before SNL featured women playing male politicians, with a Ross Perot sketch in episode one.)It's why Allison and Kate were excited to explore the story of 'All That.' In this episode, we find out how Nickelodeon chose its cast members, the soul-shuddering place where Amanda Bynes was discovered, and the Oscar-winning star who tried out and didn't make the cut. Plus: where the original cast is today. So grab your good burger and enjoy the story of 'All That'!

If frosted tips show up in Times Square, without TRL to show them, do they make an impact? It's the ultimate chicken-and-the-egg question of the late '90s: Was 'Total Request Live' responsible for Britney, *NSYCN, and some of the biggest acts that still remain famous today, or was the show that launched hundreds of fender-benders on Broadway only famous because of this generation's biggest stars?It's a question Allison and Kate ponder in our latest episode, which delves into the history of 'TRL,' the daily music video countdown phenomenon hosted by Carson Daly. We find out how teen girls controlled the music industry, which big star some MTV execs wanted besides Daly, and all the behind-the-scenes shenanigans with music's most notable A-listers. Plus, we evaluate the very first top 10 list featured on 'TRL' in 1998. (One boy bander even rocks a zig-zag part.)So grab your low-rise jeans and enjoy the story of 'Total Request Live'!

Before 'Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica,' there was 'The Osbournes.' But just two years after Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson's break-up put an end to the televised honeymoon, there was 'Keeping Up With The Kardashians.' And America's First Family has these early 2000s B-list singers to thank for ushering in an era of relatable celebrity reality TV. So, on this week's new episode. Allison and Kate decided to toast 'Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica' by exploring the history of the series. What was it exactly about the third most-famous boy band frontman and third most-famous pop star that caused a phenomenon, and who were the surprising almost-stars of the series? We get into it all. So grab your '98 Degrees & Rising' CD and enjoy the story of 'Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica'!

Plenty of strange things happened on '7th Heaven' — sisters kissing brothers, 5-year-olds getting drug tested, hamsters being named Jesus and Mom — but there is perhaps no moment more bananas than 13-year-old Lucy Camden discussing her crush for... Prince Charles. The moment occurs in the pilot episode of the series (way to start strong!), the focus of our latest episode. Allison and Kate dive into one of the most bizarre series to ever hit the WB, and learn about the hole creator Brenda Hampton filled with '7th Heaven,' the MLK Day special episode about a hate crime committed against a white boy (titled "Got MLK?"), and, of course, the degradation of Mary Camden following Jessica Biel's much-discussed 'Gear Magazine' cover. So grab your jorts and enjoy the story of '7th Heaven'!

To the enjoyment of many a teenaged boy — and to the chagrin of many a 'South Park' staff member — 'Family Guy' premiered in 1999 with a new animation technique that would later be used in Emmy winners like '30 Rock': the cutaway shot. These shots were ridiculous, they were random, they were written by manatees, some might say, but they also felt warm and cozy to a generation of viewers who loved nostalgic pop culture references before meme accounts took up that mindshare. Kate was one of those viewers, which is why she was excited to dive into the history of 'Family Guy' and its multi-hyphenate creator, Seth MacFarlane, alongside co-host Allison on our latest episode. During this week's episode, we learn about the animated short that launched MacFarlane into recognition, exactly why 'South Park' dunked so heavily on 'Family Guy,' and the Oscar-nominated actor who almost voiced Brian.

'Hannah Montana' was the tale of two lives, lived by Miley Stewart and Hannah Montana, but, behind-the-scenes, its star was dealing with her own triple identity as Miley Cyrus and Miley Stewart/Hannah Montana. Perhaps there is no better example of a star's career made and hindered by the Disney Machine than Cyrus, who, as a teenager, went from being Billy Ray Cyrus' daughter to one of the most famous individuals in the world in less than one year. It's a tale of fame that turns out to be not so aspirational, as Allison and Kate discover. In our latest episode, we dig into the history of 'Hannah Montana,' wonder whether Miley Stewart really ever wanted to become a pop star in the first place, and ponder the utility of adult laugh tracks in Disney Channel Originals. So grab your blonde wig and enjoy the story of 'Hannah Montana'!

No one wears a dress over jeans quite like Kelly Clarkson. And no one sings quite like her either. Though, watching the pilot episode of 'American Idol,' you wouldn't know it, given the eventual Season 1 winner wasn't even featured in the first, second, or third episode of the series that launched millions of record sales. Read many an 'American Idol' article, and you'll find producers have a revisionist history about the first season — though many claim to have recognized Kelly's star power the second she entered the set, the second-most successful American Idol (behind Season 4's Carrie Underwood) wouldn't even be seen until halfway through the semifinals. Instead, in watching the pilot episode of 'Idol,' you'll see an episode that clearly sets up a win for either Tamyra Gray or Justin Guarini. All the same, it's still a fun watch full of spikey hair and other questionable fashion choices, so go on the journey alongside us in our latest podcast episode! Grab your red Coca-Cola cup and enjoy!