Sex and the City wasn’t just a show, it was a movement. But as time passed, so did the fantasy. In this High and Low Retrospective, we revisit the show that redefined what it meant to be single, successful, and unapologetically female in turn-of-the-millennium New York City. From designer shoes and brunch tables to taboo-breaking dialogue and friendship that felt like religion, Sex and the City gave us a glittering version of liberation. But was it empowerment or just an expensive illusion? We explore the cultural impact, the criticism, and the legacy of Carrie, Samantha, Miranda, and Charlotte, from the groundbreaking highs to the very narrow lens of who got to feel “free.” What happens when we rewatch the show that raised a generation of women and ask what it left out?
Married With Children: TV’s First Anti-Sitcom →
Before Family Guy. Before The Simpsons. Before South Park. There was Married... with Children—the show that blew up TV wholesomeness.
In this episode of High and Low Retrospective, we revisit the brutally funny, unapologetically cynical sitcom that redefined the American family. Premiering on Fox in 1987, it turned the classic sitcom inside out and gave us a dysfunctional family we couldn’t stop watching.
We explore its origins, the backlash, and how it helped build Fox’s empire. Was it sharp satire or shameless lowbrow comedy?
Join the conversation: Was Al Bundy a hero, a warning, or both?
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Sons of Anarchy: The Golden Age of TV’s Most Violent Tragedy →
Ride back with us into the chaotic, blood-soaked, and brotherhood-bound world of Sons of Anarchy. In this High and Low Retrospective, we trace the origin, rise, and legacy of FX’s outlaw biker drama that helped redefine anti-hero storytelling for a generation. From Jax Teller’s tortured soul to Kurt Sutter’s Shakespearean inspirations, we explore how Sons of Anarchy captured lightning in a bottle and helped shape TV’s golden era alongside Breaking Bad and The Sopranos. Whether you’ve ridden with SAMCRO before or you're just curious why the show hit so hard—this one’s for you.
The Arsenio Hall Show: How It Changed Late Night TV Forever →
Before Fallon, before Kimmel, The Arsenio Hall Show was the revolution. From its iconic “woof woof” audience chants to groundbreaking moments in pop culture and politics, Arsenio changed late night forever. In this retrospective, we dive into how Arsenio Hall built a movement — from his early days in stand-up, to Eddie Murphy collaborations, to hosting a show that welcomed everyone from Tupac and Madonna to Farrakhan and future President Bill Clinton.