In this episode of How It Started, How It Ended, Angela and Bobby revisit the pilot and series finale of Boy Meets World, the ABC sitcom that followed Cory Matthews from middle school through adulthood. A staple of the network’s TGIF lineup, the show ran for seven seasons, from 1993 to 2000. Angela remembers Boy Meets World as one of her favorite shows of the 1990s, even though she was older than its intended audience. Bobby, on the other hand, never watched it, despite being a fan of The Won...
1 Oct 2026
Facts of Life: Pilot vs. Finale
In this episode of How It Started, How It Ended, Angela and Bobby revisit the pilot and series finale of The Facts of Life, the beloved NBC sitcom that began as a spin-off of Diff'rent Strokes and followed a group of girls growing up at an all-girls boarding school. Before diving into the episodes, they look back at how the show came together, beginning with Mrs. Garrett's temporary move from the Drummond family's apartment to Eastland School. They discuss the original oversized cast, Charlot...
1 Sept 2026
Modern Family: Pilot vs. Finale
In this episode of How It Started, How It Ended, Angela and Bobby revisit the pilot and series finale of Modern Family, the Emmy-winning sitcom that followed three interconnected families navigating marriage, parenthood, adolescence, and the many ways a family can look. Before diving into the episodes, they look at how creators Steve Levitan and Christopher Lloyd developed the show, including their decision to center three very different but related families and include a gay couple at a time...
1 Aug 2026
Scrubs: Pilot vs Finale
In this episode of How It Started, How It Ended, Angela and Bobby revisit the pilot and Season 8 finale of Scrubs, the medical sitcom that blended absurd comedy, surreal fantasy sequences, and surprisingly emotional storytelling during its run at Sacred Heart Hospital. Before diving into the episodes, they look back at how creator Bill Lawrence developed the series, drawing inspiration from the experiences of a college friend who became a doctor. They also discuss the cast, including then-rel...
1 Jul 2026
Everybody Hates Chris
In this episode of How It Started, How It Ended, Angela and Bobby revisit the pilot and series finale of Everybody Hates Chris, the semi-autobiographical sitcom inspired by the early life of Chris Rock. Before diving into the episodes, they look back at Chris Rock's rise from stand-up comedy and Saturday Night Live to films, HBO specials, and eventually one of television's most beloved family sitcoms. They also reflect on why they somehow missed the series during its original run—even though,...
1 Jul 2026
Family Matters
In the premiere episode of How It Started, How It Ended, Angela and Bobby revisit the first and final episodes of Family Matters to answer one question: Did the series stick the landing? They begin by exploring the show's origins as a spin-off of Perfect Strangers and ABC's effort to recreate the success of The Cosby Show during the TGIF era. Looking at the pilot, they discuss how Family Matters was originally conceived as a warm, multi-generational family sitcom centered on the Winslow famil...
26 Jun 2026
How It Started, How It Ended Trailer
“How It Started, How It Ended” is a monthly podcast hosted by Bobby Meadows and Angela Johnson Meadows, the couple that watches TV together. In each episode, they’ll revisit the first and last episodes of a classic TV series to answer one question: Did it stick the landing? From beloved sitcoms to iconic dramas, Bobby and Angela will share their reactions and perspectives on the characters, storylines, cultural impact and finales of programs that shaped generations. If you enjoy the sho...
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