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Return to the Big Island for more adventure with Tom Selleck’scharmingly roguish detective hero, Thomas Magnum, courtesy of thisthree-disc set, which compiles the entire second season (1981-1982) ofMagnum, P.I..The 22 episodes included here (among them thetwo-part "Memories Are Forever") crystallize the key to the series’success: an appealing blend of action, drama, mystery, and comedy,cemented by Selleck and his likable castmates, especially JohnHillerman, who would earn a Golden Globe for his work on Magnumin ’82.Highlights of the season include Magnum’s attempt to stop aninternational assassin ("The Jororo Kill," with Tyne Daly), the arrivalof Hemingway-esque author Mad Buck Gibson (Darren McGavin) in theepisode of the same name, and the aforementioned two-parter, whichreunites Magnum with a woman he thought to have died after marrying herwhile serving in Vietnam. The usual array of classy guest stars arealso on hand for this season; in addition to the aforementioned actors,there are turns by Mimi Rogers, Vic Morrow, Vera Miles, Jill St. John,and Elisha Cook Jr. (who plays a much different character than hisrecurring role as "Ice Pick" in future seasons). And Magnumobsessives should note early appearances by Gillian Dobb, who playedAgatha Chumley in numerous subsequent episodes, as well as one ofHiggins’s colorful, estranged half-brothers in "The Elmo Ziller Story." It’s unfortunate that the set itself doesn’t match the quality of theEpisodes--extras are limited to second-season episodes from KnightRider and The A-Team--but Magnum fans should bepleased to have all the episodes in a single set, and best of all,commercial-free. --Paul Gaita ... Read more

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Thee best show, disappointing DVD set up
Again, I have to say this is my favorite show of all time . . . I was just hoping to see some extras.You can't beat bloopers.If you don't have bloopers, have some interviews or something.Knight Rider?Blah!I smile every single time I hear the theme at the beginning . . . and I watch the intro on every episode.There will never be another Higgins.

Higgy-Baby!!!
The best duo on TV in the 1980's (and since) was Selleck and Hillerman. How could a show go wrong with those two? The funniest part of this show was when Selleck would look into the camera whenever something crazy or ironic would occur. About the lack of extras: get over it. At least they fixed the annoying problem of getting the discs out of their holders. It costs money to compilate interviews, bloopers, and photos, and Universal isn't willing to spend the money. Cest la Vie.

I know what you're thinking...
I know what you're thinking ... but Magnum P.I. has held up really well over the years, and it's SO much better without all the commercials. I almost feel a guilty rush watching as one scene segues right into the next! Basically, Magnum has never looked better.

The core charaters - Magnum, Higgins, Rick and T.C. - had a real chemistry, and you could watch the show just for their banter and friendships. The guest star performances haven't aged as gracefully, maybe because the characters only have 45-48 minutes to develop, and the plots are only as sophisticated as that time allows.

But, every time I watch an episode, it's like a trip back to Hawaii in 1981. It all works together. The depth of the main characters, and the writing, is several notches better than anything else I remember on television, and the setting has its own charm. The Ferrari still looks great, and the Robin Masters estate is timeless. I don't think I would willingly watch any of the other shows of that era now, but now I realize what solid actors Selleck and John Hillerman were/are.

Highly recommended - and the packaging for Season Two is a lot better than Season One (Those discs are hard to remove and the plastic retaining pieces broke right away - the separate plastic cases for Season Two are really the way it should be done).

And if you want to see how bad everything else was, check out the Simon and Simon episode in Season One and the A-Team episode here.

Who Needs EXTRAS?
When I Buy A Dvd Set It Is For ONE Reason...The Show!!! I Have Watched & Enjoyed This Set!!! Tom & Co. Are Terrific, Everything About The Show Was Wonderful!!! I Don't Need Photos Or Interviews....I Need The Rest Of The Seasons!!! As For The Cases I Like Them...I Don't Mind The Double Sided DVDs Too Much...But Would Rather Have Five Or Six Disc Sets Over Double Sided!!! Lets Get On With Season Three!!!!

Very Dissapointed
Okay, I'm going to give you the real dirt on this one.I have never ever reviewed a DVD set on Amazon, but felt that someone needed to print a honest review about this set and not the series itself.I think I speak for most diehard magnum fans, when I say that I had the entire series on VHS tapes for many years before this series even came out on DVD.After season one came out, I threw away all my tapes so that I could watch the series in all it's DVD glory! I was hoping for tons of extras, behind the scenes, and photo's, interviews...whatever!!!!After watching season one and anxiously waiting for season two, I reluctantly went out and bought it after reading it's dustjacket.I went home and opened it,read it, and watched it and found it very lacking. I just wish someone would write about whats in the DVD package other than the TV series itself for a change. Okay, first of all, this series was on top of the Nielson ratings for years.It has a huge following here in the U.S. as well as the rest of the world.It is still being played on cable, and many parts of the world.It played for 8 years and there must be tons of things that they could have put into this dvd package.Let me say that the extras that you get in this dvd set are, an episode of the A-Team and an episode from KnightRider....two shows that I hate!If I had wanted to watch either one of these two lame shows, I would have gone out and bought them on dvd.I did not want them but I'm stuck with em..never even watched em. There are ABSOLUTELY NO OTHER EXTRAS in this set.At least season one had a couple of extra episodes that I could enjoy.No pictures, no interviews, no "making of"....NO NOTHING!Second, the DVD's are on back to back dvd's, meaning you have to go and flip the darn dvd over to watch the other episodes in the season (yeah, minor point cuz you would have to get up anyway, but it looks cheap)...what's up with that?With the cost of dvds so low now, they couldn't even make each section have it's own dvd? There isn't even any design on the dvds themselves, it's only a plain silver dvd.Third, the dvd's are boxed in a separate dvd case for each section.(at least the first season has a foldout pictured case)..for a total of 3 dvd's, back to back.The plastic cases look like the ones you see at walmart, housing the $1.00 dvd movies...THIS SET LOOKS AND FEELS SOOO CHEAP!!!I don't know, maybe it's me, but I really expected more from this set. If I'm going to drop $40.00 on this set, then why couldn't they have put in some extras and stuff.Okay there you have it, this set sucks.I wish I hadn't had thrown away my VHS tapes.I have been loyal and bought this set cuz I love the series so much, but am REALLY THINKING ABOUT NOT BUYING THE THIRD INSTALLMENT.If anyone that matters is reading this, please take it to heart and make some changes...you have GOT TO HAVE ACCESS TO EXTRAS FOR THIS SERIES, it was on the top for so many years.I feel that it is doing this series a great disservice, and I feel that it's tainting the reputation of MAGNUM P.I. after all, I can't believe that Tom Selleck or anyone at Universal would have given approval for this DVD set.My low rating is not for the show, after all I've seen every episode at least 20 times, but for what this is, a DVD set. Most people buy DVD sets for the extras, but buyer beware on this one, you may consider sticking to your VHS tapes. ... Read more

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a show worthy of all the praise and mostly a 3RD SEASON
in season two of one of the best shows of the last 15 years , it did something that no other show on showtime did , it
taught ! it showed compassion .. it entertained..it did something that NO OTHER SHOWTIME SHOW HAS EVER DONE , IT MADE YOU THINK !!! george and crew , mason , rube , roxie , delores
herbig , as in her big browne eyes , and the rest of the best
ensemble cast since"seinfield" , made you stop and think about
your own life , how you live it and most importantly made you
see how we all treat our fellow human beings...
the show could make you cry two ways , one laughing so hard
you would double over in stomach cramps and the other from
remembering the day the love of your life walked out on you or
the day your dog had to be buried..but always finding a middle ground to do it in .. a way to smile over the memories ..
this show has heart..something showtime never had .. thats why
they will always trail hbo...they can the one great show they had..ive canned my showtime and we all should... maybe i related to this show..so i will leave you the way the showtime
series left....."its not so bad , being dead like me."

BUY SEASON TWO , LET SHOWTIME KNOW , ENJOY !!!

GET HOOKED ALL OVER AGAIN !

LET THEM KNOW WE ALL MISS " DER WAFFEL HAUS "



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Why would the cancel a show this good?
I just got done watching an episode from the first season that I have on DVD because I miss the show so much and was looking forward to the third season that I thought would start this July when I came here to see if the second season came out on DVD yet. The good news is it did, finally, but then I find out that they canceled the show from the other reviews? Why? This is such a great show and the second season was much better then the first! They were on a roll! This is one of my favorite shows and I suggest it to anybody. If you don't get Showtime then buy the first and second season on DVD. It is worth the money, every penny.

What is replacing Dead Like Me
Showtime is a very poor decision maker. They scrapped Dead Like Me because of poor ratings (even though the DVDs have sold record numbers) and they are replacing it with a TV show based on the "Barbershop" film series. There won't be any of the cast members from the films and it is only on Showtime, so I don't know how they are expecting it to do better than Dead Like Me, but they are. Its worse than most other cancellations this year, but it might be nice to remember that if they fail with Barbershop, they may return to Dead Like Me...

DLM Watcher
Season Two was great and I can't wait to buy it.It's a shame the show won't be back for season three.I guess we need to find out what shows the DLM writers will be working on next and hope that they don't let one idiot (or board of idiots) who don't know a good show when he sees one extinguish their creative fire!

dead like merocks
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Amazing Series
Nip/Tuck season two is a continuation on the first season of one of the most compelling serieses on TV, and is just as good.The best show on TV.

They are who we want to be, with flaws.Buy It!!
The plot turns are amazing.You fall in love with the characters and it feels like you have a stake in the decisions they make.Each episode leaves you wanting more.They can't make them fast enough.I got hooked while in serving in Abu Ghriab prison.My wife in Germany sent me season one.Four of us sat in our cell around a TV and my playstation 2 to play the movie, mortars were exploding just outside our sector and we were hoping that they wouldn't hit the generator so power would stay up and we could finish the episode.The mixture of graphic surgery, sex, relationships and amazing plot twists keep you hooked.You feel it.This is the most amazing series I have ever watched!! Buy it!!

At last my addiction has come to my collection
If you like edge of the seat drama once you begin viewing the first cd of season one its so addictive you won't want to stop to watch. The best series in my book, from 1 to 10 it's a 10+.

Best TV Around
Over the last 5 years TV has become a wasteland of rubbish shows leaving people wondering weather it is even worth watching TV anymore but there is some shows that give us light at the end of the tunnel and Nip Tuck is one of those shows. From amazing storylines to one of the best cast in any TV show. The show is based around the two doctors Dr Sean McNamara (Dylan Walsh) and Dr Christian Troy(Julian McMahon) who acting skills have been shown throughout the 2 series to be superb. Also staring Joely Richardson as Sean's wife Julia McNamara. Also great performances from John Hensley (Matt McNamara) and Kelly Carlson (Kimber Henry). Series 2 is full of shocks and heartbreaking moments and a cliff-hanger to end it all. It is compulsive viewing. In series 2 the secret of Matt's pertinently is revealed which has a big affect on Sean, Christian and Julia. There is a custody battle for Christian and Sean has to face life at 40. Matt meets and begins an affair with Ava (Jamie Frankision) the life coach that Sean met and employed for his wife. On top of that there is 'The Carver' on the loose a maniac that wishes to make all the beautiful people ugly. There are a wide range of shocks, horrors and heart warming moments that make this TV show a true winner. This show has everything you could want from a TV show and more. The only bad thing i have to say about series 2 is the lack of appearances from Liz Cruz (Roma Maffia) who is a true credit to the show. I would advise anyone who wants to watch a TV show that really is magic then this is it. Nip Tuck DVD is worth every penny as it will take you though every thought provoking subject there is.
One of the best TV shows around is now out on DVD so get a copy now it will restore your faith in TV shows.

Truly great TV
The second season of FX's Nip/Tuck went above and beyond the conventions set during it's first season, with plenty of shocks and surprises for all involved.Beginning with Christian (Julian McMahon, soon to be seen as the villainous Dr. Doom in Fantastic Four) fighting for custody of the son he knows isn't his, while Sean (Dylan Walsh) ponders over hitting the big four 0.Eventually, Sean comes across a mysterious "life coach" (Famke Janssen) who soon begins a dangerous affair with Sean's oldest son.This leads to a shocking revelation for Sean, Christian, and Sean's wife Julia (the teriffic Arly Jover) that soon becomes one of the most gut wrenchingly heartbreaking moments on TV today.But it doesn't end there.Christian comes face to face with the possibility that he might be HIV positive, and Sean comes face to face with a knife wielding masked would be killer after he does some pro bono work for victims mutilated by him.All this ends in a season ending cliffhanger that will have you salivating for season three, which hopefully, will be just as surprising.The personal demons of Sean and Christian are what really drive Nip/Tuck, while the incredibly realistic plastic surgery scenes will either help draw you in or completely repel you.Over the course of these episodes, the characters are deconstructed more than one could ever think possible, but the great cast and twisty storytelling will keep you addicted.All in all, Nip/Tuck really became something special in it's second season (there's a reason it's garnered so much acclaim and accolades), and this is definitely the definition of must see TV. ... Read more

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Drama ruled in a big way on the third season of Queer as Folk, as the gay men and women of Pittsburgh rode a roller coaster of emotional and personal upheavals that would make a regular soap-opera cast blanch. Budding comic book artist Justin (Randy Harrison) finally left longtime lover Brian for a chance at ecstasy--and not a bit of agony-–with a charming violin player. Emmett (Peter Paige) finally came face-to-face with his affection for friend Ted (Scott Lowell), only to have Ted's growing drug habit get in the way of their happiness. Lesbians Melanie (Michelle Clunie) and Lindsay (Thea Gill) decided to have another baby, whose father would be... Michael (Hal Sparks), whose nesting with hunky Ben (Robert Gant) is rudely interrupted by runaway Hunter (Harris Allan). And as for Brian (Gale Harold), the man everybody wants but can't ever have? Just when it seems he's gone to work for the enemy--a homophobic mayoral candidate-–it turns out he might be the savior the Pittsburgh gay community never knew it needed.

Snaps to the makers of QAF for trying to bring their characters into the grown-up world – Michael, Emmett, and Ted started their own businesses; Justin finally cut loose from Brian-–but too many melodramatic plot twists and turns impeded a lot of the character development this show worked hard at during its first two seasons. Still, most of the cast was topnotch, including Harrison, whose Justin finally came into his own, and the always dependable Harold, who made Brian a fascinating creature through all his steamy travails and over-the-top encounters. --Mark Englehart ... Read more

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Another great season, great character development
Everyone has a strong opinion on this show. I for one thoroughly enjoyed season 3. My review, without spoilers:

Scott Lowell's performance as Ted addicted to crystal meth is outstanding. Peter Paige also does a spectacular job as Emmitt, Ted's boyfriend, trying to deal with the addition. This saga within the series is one of the best parts of season three.

That being said, I could have done without Hunter: was he added to the show simply to have a twink on hand now that Justin is maturing? Also, I would love to see just ONE episode where it isn't necessary for the cast to get their freak on at Babylon, the disco.

I cringe when I see the illicit, casual sex and casual drug use on the show. I will respect the writers' decision to include it, as it's part of gay life. But the writers could be more inclusive of the diversity of opinions in the community by adding a character that is opposed to casual sex and recreational drug use. They do exist!

Shame that it's so short!
Recently released on DVD, Queer As Folk's third season continues to be a powerful and moving series. Our beloved friends and characters have moved on in their lives, and this season is a turning point for many of them. I do not want to spoil the plot for those still waiting to see this, but be prepared to see a changed Brian, a fun-loving but tougher Justin, Emmett and Ted's turmoil and a new life for the lesbian duo. Of course, this show would be incomplete without Debbie, dinner-diva. There is also a new character on the scene, young Hunter, who brings about a much-needed improvement to Michael's worrying wallflower attitude.

The season spans over the duration of a political campaign for a new mayor of Pittsburg, and the lives of all characters are directly and indirectly affected by the ex-police chief and running candidate Stockwell. Interspersed with serious themes and events are charming scenes, nightclubs, sex, drugs, love, work, school and all the other things that form part of daily life. Of course, the sex is what stands out for a lot of people, but after the first two episodes, this becomes more like background music and the camera hones in on the characters.

Certainly, the sheer abundance and exposure of sex and drugs is what makes this show edge and "out there". The producers are careful, however, to show the unglamorous aspects as well as the glamorous ones and don't view the world through rose-tinted glasses. It's realistic, it's in-your-face and it's powerful.

It's really too bad that there isn't more of it. Season 1 and 2 had at least 20 episodes, this one has only 14 - so you're getting less for your money, although the quality remains high (and the music fantastic). The box set does come with lots of extras, both for the DVD and computer. You get to see some documentaries and other surprises.

Highly recommended, but a health warning: you WILL get hooked, so try to watch this over a weekend, rather than sitting up through a week night and facing the consequences of having to go to work the next day!

Finally, Ted is actually interesting
Definitely better than season 2. Ted becomes interesting, finally! And Kinney gets a heart. A surprising new role (or two) for Michael, Justin refuses to settle but then settles again...how long will that last, though? The characters are moving forward in life, and it's a good thing. The bar scene is still active, but no longer the center of it all. These people actually have lives.

Kill your television!
What's worse than bad television? Answer: bad gay television. After three and a-half seasons of QAF I still can't figure out why so many in our community have embraced this show. Is it because we feel we have nothing else on tv that gives us a voice? What about HBO's Angels in America and Six feet Under? And don't forget the first installment of Tales of the City. These shows prove that we can have quality programming if the people behind them have a creative, honest and caring voice for our community. Instead, Showtime serves us this. Every character on this show is not only a stereotype but a cliche. And how about hiring actors who can act? What QAF gives us are "line-readers" who can whine on cue. Debbie's potty mouth becomes unbearable after about ten seconds and Brian's one dimentional character leaves me scratching my head in disbelief. The actor who plays Ted is so bad that when he's on screen I can't hit the mute button fast enough. I enjoyed season one and hoped that what followed would only get better. It didn't. This is un-reality television at its worst. I don't know anyone as queer as these folks.

More Emmett and Melanie please...
Alright now we're at Season Three, enough has been said of how SHOWTIME had come this far to make this totally queer, bold, or whatever awesome gay drama for the America's television - and also the gossips intercontinentally - I strongly feel the story has slowly lost its grisp to constantly "thrill" the constantly demanding DVD audience (especially those who spent 4 times utterly higher than the people earning DOLLARS in the states).

It's as if we've come to know Brian Kinney (more than enough as the number of smack bottoms he took back to his bourgeois loft), his (...) lucky pal Michael Novortny who seems to have it all, his custody shared longtime friend Lindsay and her absolutely perfect lesband Melanie, and his oh-so-predictable one-and-off whatevership with so called brighter-than-sunshine but bored-than-britney Justin Taylor. Enough crystal drama for the newly coupled Ted and Emmett, and definitely a big enough mouth for enough fabulous mama Debbie. Season Three also tend to consolate the gay activists by creating a win-win result over a election campaign, and add one more new member to the Diner's family, a teenage street hustler named Hunter, who came around a little rather imaginative for the storyline. However, not enough has been explored on a few members of this family.

I personally feel Melanie and Emmett are actually two potentially very explorable characters among the gang that would give the directors a good run of scripts. Melanie's coming strong in-your-face dyke attitude should be treated with a little extra indepth focus and Emmett's flamboyant outshell may as well worth a closer look. Just ask yourself, if the entire characters in the show were your real life friends, how much do you know about Melanie and Emmett after watching the Season One, Two, and Three? Do you know where they come from? The answer is no, see. ... Read more

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A must-have for any Monk fan!
Season 3 was my favorite season. My mom was really sad that Sharona left the show, but Natalie is just as good. The season finale, Mr. Monk and the Kid, was a huge disapointment.Why?, because they didn't reveal anymore clues about Trudy's murder. The best episodes of the season were: Manhattan, Panic Room, Employee of the Month, Monk Takes his Meds, and Las Vegas. The double simation thing on "Cabin Fever" was clever, but annoying. Expect these episodes to be on this dvd set:

01)Mr. Monk Takes Manhattan
02)Mr. Monk and the Panic Room
03)Mr. Monk and the Blackout
04)Mr. Monk Gets Fired
05)Mr. Monk Meets the Godfather
06)Mr. Monk and the Girl Who Cried Wolf
07)Mr. Monk and the Employee of the Month
08)Mr. Monk and the Gameshow
09)Mr. Monk Takes His Medicine
10)Mr. Monk and the Red Herring
11)Mr. Monk V.S. the Cobra
12)Mr. Monk Gets Cabin Fever
13)Mr. Monk Gets Caught In Traffic
14)Mr. Monk Goes to Vegas
15)Mr. Monk and the Election
16)Mr. Monk and the Kid

Expect season 4 to start sometime in June.

Best show on TV!
I first started watching Monk when the second season aired on TV, and from the first few minutes of the episode I was watching I could already tell that this was a show I was going to be watching for a long time!I've never laughed more in my life.Season three was even more fun than the first two.It's true that this is the season where Bitty Schram's character Sharona leaves the show; while sad it hardly makes a difference.Her replacement Traylor Howard, who plays Natalie Teeger, is not as comical a character as Sharona Fleming, but it is a minor thing.The true focus of the show is Tony Shalhoub and his hilarious portrayal of Adrian Monk.I myself suffered from a minor case of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and while it was not as extreme as Monk's case I can still relate to the character in a way.I cannot wait to own these episodes on DVD. ... Read more

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The third and final season of Seth MacFarlane's late, lamented Family Guy finds television's most dysfunctional cartoon family even more animated than usual. As MacFarlane notes in a bonus segment about the controversial series' censorship battles, he was inspired to go for broke, thinking that the series, already juggled like a hot potato in the schedule (at one point, it aired opposite the mighty Friends), had been cancelled. Just as Spinal Tap walked the fine line between "clever and stupid," so did Family Guy gleefully mock the line between "edgy and offensive." Case in point is this set's holy grail: "When You Wish Upon a Weinstein," not aired during the series' original run, in which clueless Rhode Island patriarch Peter Griffin is convinced that if his lumpen son is to be rich and successful, he must become Jewish.

Like The Simpsons, Family Guy lends itself to multiple viewings to catch each densely packed episode's way-inside "one-percenter" gags (so-called by the creators because that is the percent of the audience who will get them), scattershot pop-culture references, surreal leaps, and gratuitous pot shots at everyone from, predictably, Oprah, Kevin Costner, and Bill Cosby to, unpredictably, Rita Rudner. Also like their Springfield counterparts, this series benefits from a great ensemble voice cast, with surprising contributions from a no-less-stellar roster of guest stars. Yes, that's actually Kelly Ripa as her "real" self, a heart-devouring alien in "Family Guy Viewer Mail #1," and June Foray popping in as Rocky the Flying Squirrel in "Brian Does Hollywood." Family Guy's stock has recently risen with its addition to Cartoon Network's "Adult Swim" lineup, a much better fit than prime time. To see Peter invite Charles Manson to a party for Sharon Tate ("but only if you don't embarrass me") is to marvel how much of this ever got on the air. Happily, it is on DVD. --Donald Liebenson ... Read more

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The best animated TV series since The Simpsons...
Having first aired after the 1999 Super Bowl, Family Guy really hit its stride via cable re-runs and DVD sales (prompting Fox to announce the launch of Season 4 in May 2005, following the show's original cancellation following Season 3). An animated series building a similar cult following to The Simpsons and Futurama, Family Guy employs its own unique brand of humor distinct to its other animated peers...

Family Guy follows the life and exploits of Peter Griffin, an idiotic family man flanked by his intelligent and loving wife, Lois. The couple have two children - Chris (an overweight, mentally challenged teenage boy), Meg (a neurotic teenage girl with low self-esteem), and Stewie (a super-intelligent infant who believes his mother is his enemy). Together, the Griffins live with their human-like dog, Brian, in suburban Quahog, Rhode Island...

The Family Guy (Season 3) DVD features a number of hilarious episodes including the season premiere "The Thin White Line" in which Brian takes his therapist's advice and decides not to be so self-centered and to help others. Brian's new attitude leads to his employment as a drug-sniffing K-9 for the Quahog police force. But while on the job, Brian becomes addicted to cocaine, and while in rehab, he discovers that the Griffin family (and Peter in particular) are a bad influence on his life... Other notable episodes from Season 3 include "And the Wiener is..." in which Peter joins a gun club, and "Mr. Saturday Knight" in which Peter decides to follow his lifelong dream of becoming a knight with the traveling Renaissance Fair...

Below is a list of episodes included on the Family Guy (Season 3) DVD:

Episode 29 (The Thin White Line)
Episode 30 (Brian Does Hollywood)
Episode 31 (Mr. Griffin Goes to Washington)
Episode 32 (One If By Clam, Two If By Sea)
Episode 33 (And the Wiener is...)
Episode 34 (Death Lives)
Episode 35 (Lethal Weapons)
Episode 36 (The Kiss Seen Around the World)
Episode 37 (Mr. Saturday Knight)
Episode 38 (A Fish Out of Water)
Episode 39 (Emission Impossible)
Episode 40 (To Love and Die in Dixie)
Episode 41 (Screwed the Pooch)
Episode 42 (Peter Griffin: Husband, Father... Brother?)
Episode 43 (Ready, Willing, and Disabled)
Episode 44 (A Very Special Family Guy Freakin' Christmas)
Episode 45 (Brian Wallows and Peter's Swallows)
Episode 46 (From Method to Madness)
Episode 47 (Stuck Together, Torn Apart)
Episode 48 (Road to Europe)
Episode 49 (Family Guy Viewer Mail #1)
Episode 50 (When You Wish Upon a Weinstein)

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Rhode Island's Finest
Family Guy's 3rd glorious season saw them being even more controversial than before, much to the dismay of the censors I'm sure. Everything that is great about the show is doubled here and seemingly even more hiliarious. It's quite hard to believe that something this funny was cancelled after this season, but I'm guessing it offended too many mental midgets for FOX.

The Griffins' adventures in this installment go everywhere from a Christmas special, Brian (the dog) becoming addicted to crack cocaine and being put into a rehab clinic, Peter's jealousy after discovering his son Chris is more well-endowed than himself, or the unaired episode that most certainly would've gotten them into trouble in this overly PC society. Like all great shows that were canned early, I can only assume it was because of it being too much for the masses to handle. Thankfully, in recent years, the show's soaring popularity has convinced FOX into giving it another shot, so a 4th season is coming this May.

A great show
Funny, Funny, Funny, stuff. I bought both volume sets and I cant stop laughing. Just as great as the Simpsons are and south park is family guy is great and American Dad is also great. I have always hated King of the Hill and Futurama those 2 suck. But Simpsons, South Park, American Dad, and Family Guy Rule. Cant wait for season 4 of Family Guy to start and then come out on DVD. Mila Kunis, Alex Borstein, and Jennifer Tilly are hot.

The funniest cartoon of all time.
This is easily my favorite cartoon of all time.It's probably the funniest show I've ever seen.I've seen each episode several times, but I still laugh constantly when I see one.The humor is both stupid, and high brow.There are a couple of jokes that are made that I still don't get, and I'm fairly well educated.It's an amazing, hillarious series though, and you should definately check it out.

A few things to note about this series is that season 4 is in the works and will begin to air in May 2005!This marks the first time in history that a cancelled TV series has been ressurected by phenominal DVD sales.This is a testiment to how great this show really is.Anyway, do yourself a favor and pick it up.It's really worth every last penny.

AWESOME!A MUST GET FOR ANY FAMILY GUY FAN!
These episodes for Family Guy on DVD are AWESOME!I would say the Season 3 DVDs are a little bit more funny than the Season 1 and 2 DVDs but also with more adult jokes.Any fan of Family Guy should get all 3 Seasons on DVD.I've seen every episode about 5 times each but they are still hilarious! (I even notice some new jokes every time I watch an episode again)!This show NEVER gets boring and will keep anyone laughing for a long time.Probably even people who haven't seen a single episode will fall in love with Family Guy (I did and now I'm a big fan). ... Read more

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Carmela to Tony: "Everything comes to an end." True enough, Mrs. Sope, but on The Sopranos, the end comes sooner for some than others. Though for some the widely debated fourth season contained too much yakking instead of whacking, and an emphasis on domestic family over business Family, what critic James Agee once said of the Marx Brothers applies to The Sopranos: "The worst thing they might ever make would be better worth seeing than most other things I can think of." And in most respects, The Sopranos remains television's gold standard. The fourth season garnered 13 Emmy nominations, and subsequent best actor and actress wins for James Gandolfini and Edie Falco as Tony and Carmela, whose estrangement provides the season with its most powerful drama, as well as a win for Joe Pantoliano's psychopath Ralph. The season finale, "Whitecaps," was a long-time-coming episode, in which Carmela at last stands up to "toxic" Tony, and "Whoever Did This" was the season's--and one of the series'--most shocking episodes.

Other narrative threads include Christopher's (Emmy nominee Michael Imperioli) descent into heroin addiction, Uncle Junior's (Dominic Chianese) trial, an unrequited and potentially fatal attraction between Carmela and Tony's driver Furio, and a rude joke about Johnny Sack's wife that has potentially fatal implications. Other indelible moments include Christopher's girlfriend Adriana's projectile reaction to discovering that her new best friend is an undercover FBI agent in the episode "No Show," Janice giving Ralph a shove out of their relationship in "Christopher," and the classic "Quasimodo/Nostradamus" exchange in the season-opener, which garnered HBO's highest ratings to date. Freed from the understandably high expectations for the fourth season, heightened by the 16-month hiatus, these episodes can be better appreciated on their own considerable merits. They are pivotal chapters in television's most novel saga. --Donald Liebenson ... Read more

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The Rise and Fall of Tony Soprano continues its way
Tony Soprano is almost a Shakespearean tragic hero. His meteoric rise through the first season has been matched by a slow descent. Through the fourth season, we continue to see this, as those who Tony relied upon (in business, or emotionally, or otherwise) fall away through death, or abandonment (by Tony or the other person).

This DVD set contains the 13 episodes of the fourth season, together with commentary from writers, actors, and David Chase. Unfortunately, only a few of the episodes have such commentary, and the choice of episodes is open to question (episode 4-11, with Tony's dreams, needs interpretation from an authoritative source). The "trailers" at the beginning and end of each episode are also included (i.e., "Previously on the Sopranos", etc.)

All of the regular actors shine, and the bit players are, as always, very well cast.

The quality of most of the episodes is high, perhaps higher than any but the first season. But as the number of planned seasons has gone from four, to five, and now to six, I wonder if the purity of David Chase's vision has not been invaded by fluff. Well, we won't know until the series ends, I suppose.

Highly recommended.

Season 4 is great. You will realize it soon enough!
A lot of these so called Sopranos fans have an IQ of 4 when it comes to realizing what happend over the 13 episodes of season 4. For the first time in the series history we were left with a cliffhanger. If you notice in seasons 1,2,and 3 the story line for the season ended in the season finale. For season 4, Its going to carry over to next year. Dont you people get it? Season 4 was a setup. If you think about it all that happend in the season finale has to be resolved next season. For example, Paulie has been ratting out to new york and will probably get whacked, Adriana has ratted out to the feds and will probably get whacked, and if Tony finds out who really set the fire at the stables thier going down too!! And do you honestly belive that Tony and Carmela will get divorced? PLEASE! The way Tony is, hes going to do everything humanly possible to make up with her, that should be cool to see. And with the news reports of Steve Buscemi and Robert Loggia joining the cast, I think alot of Sopranos fans will quit whining when they see how season 4 was a setup to what looks to be a bad-... season 5

Another Brilliant Season
Above all other seasons, the forth in this groundbreaking series focuses on the complex enigma that is Tony Soprano. Creator David Chase allows Gandolfini's character to go places rarely reached in television or film. Traveling through these thirteen episodes with Tony, a viewer will get to experience utter joy, limitless rage, and the unequaled pain that accompanies an acknowledgment of personal culpability in creating one's troubles.

Tony comes to realize how others truly see him in the early episodes of Season Four. He laughs at his friend Artie and his cronious cohort Councilman Zellman when they nervously try to discuss different requests. He does not understand why they should be so afraid. But soon, he validates their concerns and sees the monster inside that drives away the closest people in his life.

His marriage is also falling apart, a plotline most associated with this season. Gandolfini and Falco provide career performances, particularly in the finale's blow-up scene. But Tony's most powerful moments concern two important losses in his life. Sudden news of the passing of an old acquaintance sends an unstable (and violent) Tony back to therapy and another tender relationship with an animal (remember the ducks) ends with Tony out looking for blood.

Chase loves to allow small incidental moments to provide the genesis for much of the show's conflict, a comment on the fragile nature of life. In the first season, the jokes about Junior's acquired "taste" of his girlfriend drive the wedge between he and Tony that causes many to get whacked. In this season, a throw-away line made about the weight of a tangential character builds and festers animosity all season. Plot built in such a masterful way is just another example of why The Sopranos is television's finest hour.

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Frankly I think they need to make the sopranos a couple more seasons. This season is just as good as all the other ones except for the fact they they jump to conclusions. If you're looking buying this season then that probably means you've already seen the first 3. Anyone who needs to read weather the Sopranos are good from this point has something seriously wrong with them. Go ahead and finish it up already! Why would you stop now!

WARNING ! If you buy this you won't be able to switch off
I've always loved the Sopranos, mainly for its subtle humour and incredible writing and story plots. I always thought The Sopranos would make a good book, because it would sure to be a page turner. Season four is no different. We start the series revitalised and ready for any new troubles that may face Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini better than ever).

The economy is down and the mob business is slow. That can only mean one thing. All the guys are going to have to work twice as hard to make more money. As this happens on Tony's mob side of life, it becomes clear he's also facing troubles at home - amazing acting takes place between Edie Falco and James Gandolfini in the incredible final episode.

This is one of the best things ever to come off of TV, and each episode is almost like a mini movie, action - drama - twists and turns. The only problem is, you buy this DVD, you're guaranteed to call in sick for work the next morning to carry on watching. You may even find yourself dropping the words 'BADA BING, BADA BOOM' into a conversation unknowingly... ... Read more

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Having battled a hellish vampire master, an evil boyfriend, a rogue slayer, a giant man-eating demon-snake thing, and a particularly nasty high school principal, Buffy Summers embarked on one of her biggest challenges in the fourth season of Buffy the Vampire Slayer: college. With boyfriend Angel out of the picture (and on his own show) and Sunnydale High destroyed, new horizons were to be tackled for Buffy and the rest of the Scooby gang. There were cute guys (Buffy's new boyfriend Riley), cute girls (Willow's new girlfriend Tara--yes, Willow's gay!), frat parties, irritating roommates, harsh professors, and, oh yes, a secret military initiative that was experimenting on the demon population (Riley's part of it).

Buffy truly hit its golden years in the fourth season--just when you thought this show couldn't get any better, Joss Whedon and his creative team pulled out all the stops and took Buffy and co. into rich new territory. By far, the highlight of the season (and the entire series) was the Emmy-nominated "Hush," a nearly dialogue-free episode in which the creepy "Gentlemen" rob Sunnydale of its collective voice, and Buffy and Riley finally come face to face with each other's hidden identities. While Frankenstein-esque monster Adam wasn't the show's best villain (you'll have to wait until next season's Glory for that), he was a worthy adversary for the biotech age, and the military milieu was a nice contrast to Buffy's previous gothic outings. Season 4 also marked the return of blond vampire Spike (who developed a crush on Buffy), the ascension of vengeance demon Anya to full-time cast status, and the brief return of bad slayer Faith (in a fab two-part body-switching episode). Throughout, the entire cast, headed by the unparalleled Sarah Michelle Gellar, worked television magic of the kind rarely seen on the small screen. This is Buffy at its best. --Mark Englehart ... Read more

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Buffy goes to college in solid season 4
The 4th season of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER proved to be a matter of transition for both cast and crew. For one thing, the show had removed itself from the high school setting when Buffy and her gang blew up the school fighting the demonized Mayor in season 3. Also, David Boreanez's moody vampire-with-a-soul Angel had moved on to his own series, taking with him a major plot point that helped drive the series. For the most part, BUFFY rebounded quite well with some of the best single episodes on the show to date. Of particular mention is the classic "Hush," where Sunnydale is under a spell of silence. Its inventive use of the lack of dialogue just reaffirmed the show's growing reputation as one of the best TV had to offer. However, there were uneven moments as well. The "Big Bad" of the government-run Initiative was too much of an X-FILES rip-off. The cyborg-demon Adam lacked the flair of the Mayor or the Master, and commando Riley, despite an ernest portrayal by Marc Blucas, seemed a poor substitute for Angel as Buffy's beau. Also, beloved characters like Giles and Xander were pretty much adrift that season as the college setting put more emphasis on Buffy and Willow. Overall, though, the season still had its share of entertaining and funny moments, while introducing former villian Spike (the always-solid James Marsters) as an uneasy ally/comic relief. The DVD features, while still on the skimpy side, are upgraded in quality with solid audio commentaries on key episodes including creator Joss Whedon's take on "Hush," with actor Seth Green (the werewolf Oz) joining him in "Wild at Heart." As always, BUFFY still manages to entertain, thrill and provoke its audience, which is a mark of great TV....making this DVD set definitely one worth recommending.

a breathtaking series with an unforgettable cast
by far the best show in the world to me, its hip, sexy, funny, scary, addicting and dramatic. This season takes place in college and Buffy(Sarah Michelle Gellar), Willow(Alyson hannigan, and OZ(Seth Green) attend. Xander(Nicholas Brendon) is not in college and Giles(Anthony Stewart Head) conducts buisness from his pad. Seth Green who plays the kick ass werewolf Oz, leaves 6 episodes into the fourth season and comes back at the end for 2 episodes. We get to know Spike(James Marsters) more in this season and see how he was kidnapped by The mysterious Initiative, led by Professor Walsh(Lindsay Crouse), and that Buffy's new hubbie Riley Finn(Marc Bluca) is a soldier in that organization. Hush would have to be the best ep in that season and it did win an Emmy. We see the return of Faith(Eliza Dushku) and Jonathan(Danny Strong). Walsh(Crouse) makes an ultimate killing machine, half demon, half human, half of everything named Adam(George Hertzberg)... also theres 2 episodes Angel(David Boreanaz) return to and that episode where Angel kicks the crap outta Riley was cool. Xander gets a new girlfriend, Anya(Emma Caulfield), Willow turns lesbian and has Tara(Amber Benson) and choices her over Oz(Green) but she still thinks about him in her dreams and we see that from the end episode Restless. I've seen every episode more than 5 times and its good because i'm an addictive fan of the show and when it ended in May I was like damnit, hey but theres still Angel and Spike is going and thats the best part, so this is a masterpiece of a show and it'll live in my life forever.

Great Episodes, Bad Villan
Now, when I first bought this DVD set I got it only to further the completion of my Buffy collection. I thought that the 4th season wasn't any good...but was I wrong! Even though Adam was not a very good villian, the overall arch was very good. I love how Willow and Tara get together, and I also love Riley. Xander and Anya are histarical, as is Giles and his girlfriend, Olivia. Season 4 has some of the best episodes...EVER!! My 3 favorites are "Pangs" (Angel's in it!!), "Hush" (Silently creepy!), "Girl of the Year" (Faith is back and is FUNNY AS HELL!!!), and "Who Are You" (Part 2 of the Faith comeback). The DVD cover discribes this season. With the dark background and Sarah's lost-in-space Barbie look can be related to almost all of the episodes.

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Buffy hits its stride on a new campus
With Sunnydale High in ruins and the Scoobies freshly graduated, the gang embarks on the new adventure of college (well...except Xander...but he ends up populating the campus as opposed to the non-campus). After her initial misgivings about college, Buffy adjusts to her new life and fits in her Slayer duties...and notices a covert, underground military demon-hunting operation based beneath the university.

The Initiative, of which Buffy's new boyfriend, Riley, turns out to be part of, is a government-sanctioned demon-hunting organization that captures and experiments on the demon population. As she allies herself with the Initiative, Buffy discovers the threat of the mysterious 314 and a villain who unites all the demons of Sunnydale and divides the Scoobies against themselves.

Season 4 marks the return of beloved characters from seasons past, most notably Spike, the snide, leatherclad, chain smoking vampire, who is promptly neutered by the Initiative and forced to depend on the Scoobies for help. Ethan Rayne also returns to turn Giles into a Fyarl demon. And the rogue slayer Faith returns in a brilliantly executed two-part body-switching episode.

While often maligned (including on this website), Adam is, in my opinion, the show's best villain. A charismatic demonoid cyborg, he unites all races of demons and vampires in a quest to create others like him and overrun the earth. A modern update of Frankenstein's monster, he is chilling in his assertion that he is "aware". He uses Spike as a pawn to divide and conquer the Scoobies, who he sees as the only true threat to his plan. He knows that without each other, they cannot stop him.

The result is a very interesting spell and an very well-done climactic battle, as well as the prophetic and surreal season finale Restless. It is a fitting end to an awesome season.

Season 4 was an interesting change of pace, and marked the transition out of the familiar setting of Sunnydale High. A very well-done season, definetly among the upper eschelon of the show's achievement.

The Scooby-Gang's Surreal Season
"Buffy the Vampire Slayer" had certainly hit its stride, long before seasn 4, so this season was more about experimentation. We see Buffy and friends dealing with college while still fighting evil. "Buffy" is unlike any other show of its kind, because unlike other scifi shows, "Buffy" revolves around its characters, not their experiences. Season 4 proves this when Buffy meets Riley. You hurt with her when she can not reveal her true identity to him. And you laugh with her when she does. You also feel the romance and shock between Willow's coming out. You love Tara, but still feel bad for Oz. Season 4 is alot more about the characters' personal problems: Willow being gay, Xander feeling useless, the Buffy/Riley love, Spike's chip, and Giles' reilization that he has no life. "Buffy" does an incredibly job at displaying the difficult transistions from high school to college while deepening its characters' own personal problems, but fails when compared to its other six seasons. But, however, we are taliking about the greatest show in the history of television, so you can still expect alot from this season. ... Read more

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They're still out and proud, and in their second season the boys (and girls) of Queer as Folk continued to break ground as the most gay-friendly show on television (sorry, Will and Grace). Some plot lines were a little over the top, others truly heartfelt, but they were never less than entertaining, even during their All My Children moments. Season two opened in the aftermath of the gay-bashing of Justin (Randy Harrison), the young artist who wondered if he'd ever be able to paint or draw again, and went on to face a variety of issues and plotlines as diverse as its characters. Some were timely (Michael negotiating a relationship with new HIV-positive boyfriend Ben), some romantic (lesbians Lindsay and Melanie tying the knot), some new to the show (Emmett embarks on a relationship with a--gasp!--older gentleman), and some, well, far-fetched (how many of you had to wrestle, like Ted did, with starting your own pornographic web site?).

While the writing tended to flail about a bit, thankfully coalescing by the season's end, the show continued to be anchored by stellar actors, especially Peter Paige's Emmett, who grew the most during the second season; Michelle Clunie's Melanie, the alternately wry and sweet lesbian who became the show's secret weapon; and, as always, Gale Harold's Brian, the lothario with a heart of tarnished gold. Frustrating, fascinating, exasperating one moment and charming the next, Brian perfectly summed up the guilty pleasures of Queer as Folk, where humanity peeks out every now and then from behind the curtain of fabulous comedy and drama. --Mark Englehart ... Read more

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Worthwhile continuation of an essential TV drama
QUEER AS FOLK [Season Two] (2002): Following the violent assault which closed Season One, Brian (Gale Harold) takes Justin (Randy Harrison) into his home, where they develop a passionate - but open - relationship. Michael (Hal Sparks) falls in love with a hunky college professor (Robert Gant) who turns out to be HIV positive, leading to conflict with Michael's worried mom Debbie (Sharon Gless). Elsewhere, Melanie (Michelle Clunie) and Lindsay (Thea Gill) are troubled by a ghost from Mel's past, a vibrant free spirit named Leda (Nancy Anne Sakovich) who insinuates herself into their relationship in an unexpected way. Emmett (Peter Paige) falls in love with an elderly millionaire (Bruce Gray), and eternal wallflower Ted (Scott Lowell) finds success as an Internet porn baron! Then, sexy young violinist Ethan Gold (Fabrizio Filippo) enters the fray, turning Justin's head in a manner which has far-reaching consequences for all concerned...

Having exhausted plotlines from the original British TV series, the second season of Showtime's "Queer as Folk" strives to establish its own identity, and largely succeeds on its own terms. Despite the grim storyline surrounding Justin's recovery, the tone of the series is considerably lighter this time around, with an emphasis on character-based comedy and fruity one-liners, many of which appear to have strayed from a particularly filthy 'Carry On' movie! Comedy aside, however, the writers make room for a number of important social issues, including HIV and AIDS, barebacking, pornography, and the gay community's apparent indifference following the death of a young man who was killed by a stranger he picked up in a nightclub. The emphasis on drugs which characterized the opening season has been considerably downsized, and the simmering relationship between Michael and Brian no longer dominates proceedings, while Mel and Lindsay are brought out of the shadows to take their rightful place at the forefront of the QAF ensemble (the 'wedding' episode is a joy). Performances are uniformly excellent, though Gant's character (Ben) is basically consigned to the periphery. Former model Sakovich plays Leda with genuine relish (her brief scenes with Brian are a scream), and ultra-sexy Filippo turns up the heat as a gifted but lonely musician who throws Justin's world into disarray.

Overall, Season Two lacks the dramatic punch of its predecessor, and the lighter tone has led to accusations from some quarters that the show has descended into routine soap opera. Even if the criticisms were justified (and they're not), there's actually nothing wrong with 'soap opera', so long as it's done well, though Brian's stubborn refusal to acknowledge Justin's emotional needs results in a disappointing season finale, whose outcome is never in doubt. Inevitably, perhaps, it's the small moments which make the biggest impression: The profound, but unspoken, love between Brian and Lindsay whenever they're alone together; Justin listening to a CD recording of Ethan's music as he contemplates a life-changing betrayal; Michael breaking down in a hospital corridor as Ben falls prey to an opportunistic illness (Hal Sparks' distress in this scene is achingly realistic). Season two may not scale the same heights as its illustrious predecessor, but it's still as dramatic, funny and empowering as ever, an essential part of the American TV landscape at the beginning of the 21st century.

Showtime's region 1 DVD - which runs a total of 955m 10s - spreads all 20 episodes over five discs, with a sixth disc reserved for supplemental materials. The image is letterboxed at 1.78:1 (anamorphically enhanced), and picture quality is fine, though a little grainy in places. Dolby Surround is credited at the end of each episode, but the discs have been encoded in Dolby 5.1, which is only really noticeable during the nightclub sequences (love that HEAVY bass!). Closed captions are provided. The supplemental material is fun but superficial, with only minor contributions from the show's main cast. Brief snippets (less than a minute in most cases) have been included from what must have been longer interviews, though Gale Harold seems a little uncomfortable vocalizing his characters' motivations. By the way, viewers are advised that the previews of forthcoming episodes - listed as 'Next On' in the sub-menus of each instalment - contain some ill-advised spoilers (the preview for the season finale even gives away the ending!), so you may want to watch the previews AFTER you've seen the episodes in question...

All in all, a fair continuation of the lives, loves and adventures of these extraordinary characters, though slightly compromised by its lack of heavyweight dramatic fireworks. Brian remains the driving force behind the entire show, Mel and Lindsay are still the best lesbians in the world, Ben's sculpted chest is a wonder to behold, and Ethan is without doubt one of the sexiest guys to stroll down Liberty Avenue since QAF began! Don't miss it.

Season Two of the Compelling Show
"Queer As Folk" season two, which was aired 2001-2002, wonderfully continues where season one ended. This brilliant show, aired on Showtime, offers a broad range of subjects that many can relate to, not just GLBT. It explores HIV/AIDS, the aftermath of gay bashing, gay marriage, and many others. "Queer As Folk" has raised many eyebrows since its first episode aired in 2000. The amazing daringly provocative themes keeps audience watching closely to every episode and excited for the next episode. This is one of only few shows that explores issues that many unfortunately consider taboo. Before the beginning, only two other sitcoms have explored GLBT issues to this level of magnitude: "Ellen" and "Will And Grace". Taking this risk earns the cast and crew tremendous respect.

Every episode was written uniquely wonderful, expressing powerdrama and humor in the perfect scenes. The series of events never lose their interesting theme. The realisms expressed give audiences the added shock value. Such great episodes offer a highly unforgettable entertainment experience. It explores Justin's brave recovery from his gay bashing incident from first season's season finale, Michael and Ted discovering their dream job, a relationship revolution between Mel and Lindsay, Emmitt finding fame, Brian slightly maturing, yet still being Brian, and much more. The chain of events lead to a compelling season finale that will surprise every viewer.

The settings remain as spectacular as always. The nightclub Babylon continues to amaze audiences with its elaborate background, sexuality, and lighting. All other settings, including Babylon, widely express GLBT pride, expecially the diner. The decorations and the use of color wonderfully blend with the characters' personalities and interests. The creativity wonderfully separates the crew from other shows.

"Queer As Folk" stars Gale Howard, Hal Sparks, Scott Lowell, Peter Paige, Randy Harrison, Michelle Clunie, Thea Gill, Sharon Gless, and Robert Gant. Gant is wondefully introduced in the mid-season. Every actor offers a unique sense of theme for the plot and within their character. The wide variety of personalities and habits keep every detail interesting. The acting has clearly improved compared to the first season, especially Sparks, Paige, and Gless.

The bonus edition contains some interesting articles about the show's background. It includes the cast touring to various radio stations and gay pride parades, the construction and the secrets of Babylon, interviews with the cast, a short episode of "Queer Duck" (also on Showtime), a sneak peak of season three, and more. They show how "Queer As Folk" has come together as well as it did. The actors' expressed influences make audiences watch the show in a better way.

"Queer As Folk" season two is sure to keep its audiences entertained for a long time. It remains one of the greatest GLBT pride shows on television. Those interesting in this edition must watch season one first. Otherwise, the events will be hard to fully understand.

Sex, Drugs, Clubs, and...Sex
Is this really what gay life is all about? I think...once and a while Queer as Folk tends to focus a bit too much on the sexual side of gay life.
However...Season 2 is addictive! I plowed through all the DVDs included in this set in less than a week...I couldn't stop watching to see what would happen next!
The characters in Queer as Folk developed quickly - and do have a lot of substance...with the exception of Brian, who just wants to have non-stop fun, if you get my drift...(SEX SEX SEX)
I'm eager to get Season 3 to see what happens next.
This set is definately geared towards the gay community and girls who like gay boys! ; )

Happy Day Happy Day
This is one of my most favorite shows to watch. I mean this season packs some of the most heart pounding drama that mankind could handle. I am looking forward to the other seasons.

Buy this and share it to friends.

Fun television
The 20 episodes contained on this six-disc dvd collection have made me realize that Queer as Folk is the most fun I've had watching a television program. It shows dramatic depth, a genuine comic flair, and a cinematic scope atypical to the small screen. The characters are appropriately nuanced, giving their stories an unpredictability and suspense that is simply addictive. The hedonistic main character, Brian shows more vulnerability without losing the inherent self-absorption that makes him so dangerous, and consequently, so watchable As put by Uncle Vic, he's "James Dean and Ayn Rand's lovechild." Brian reveals his insecurities, especially relative to his homophobic, ghastly family. He also reveals his true compassion for his friends, particularly that of "Mikey" (Hal Sparks). And his love and concern for his teenage lover, Justin after the ferocious gay bashing he endured all give the show its engrossing and strangely heartfelt quality. ... Read more

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The Sopranos, writer-producer-director David Chase's extraordinary television series, is nominally an urban gangster drama, but its true impact strikes closer to home, chronicling a dysfunctional, suburban American family in bold relief. And for protagonist Tony Soprano, there's the added complexity posed by heading twin families, his collegial mob clan and his own, nouveau riche brood. The series' brilliant first season is built around what Tony learns when, whipsawed between those two worlds, he finds himself plunged into depression and seeks psychotherapy--a gesture at odds with his midlevel capo's machismo, yet instantly recognizable as a modern emotional test. With analysis built into the very spine of the show's elaborate episodic structure, creator Chase and his formidable corps of directors, writers, and actors weave an unpredictable series of parallel and intersecting plot arcs that twist from tragedy to farce to social realism. While creating for a smaller screen, they enjoy a far larger canvas than a single movie would afford, and the results, like the very best episodic television, attain a richness and scope far closer to a novel than movies normally get.

Alternately seductive, exasperated, fearful, and murderous, James Gandolfini's Tony is utterly convincing even when executing brutal shifts between domestic comedy and dramatic violence. The first season's other life force is Livia Soprano, Tony's monstrous, meddlesome mother. As Livia, the late Nancy Marchand eclipses her long career of patrician performances to create an indelibly earthy, calculating matriarch who shakes up both families; Livia also serves as foil and rival to Tony's loyal, usually level-headed wife, Carmela (Edie Falco). Lorraine Bracco makes Tony's therapist, Dr. Melfi, a convincing confidante, by turns "professional," perceptive, and sexy; the duo's therapeutic relationship is also depicted with uncommon accuracy. Such grace notes only enrich what's not merely an aesthetic high point for commercial television, but an absorbing film masterwork that deepens with subsequent screenings.

In its second season, The Sopranos repeatedly defies formula to let the narrative turn as a direct consequence of the characters' behavior, letting everyone in this rogue's gallery of Mafiosi, friends, and family evolve and deepen. That gamble is most apparent in the rupture of the relationship that formed the spine of the first season, the tangled ties between Tony and Livia, whose betrayal makes Tony's estrangement a logical response. Filling that vacuum, however, is prodigal sister Janice (Aida Turturro), whose New Age flakiness never successfully conceals her underlying calculation and opportunism. Soprano's relationship with therapist Melfi also frays during early episodes, as she struggles with escalating doubts about her mobbed-up patient. At home, Tony contends with wife Carmela's ruthless ambitions on behalf of college-bound Meadow (Jamie Lynn Sigler), as well as son Anthony Jr.'s (Robert Iler) sullen adolescent flirtation with existentialism--the sort of touch that the show handles with a smart mix of sympathy and amusement.

In the brutal and controversial third season, The Sopranos justified its 11-month hiatus with some of its best, and most hotly debated, episodes. It continued to upend convention and defy audience expectations with a deliberately paced, calm-before-the-storm season opener that revolves around the FBI's attempts to bug the Soprano household, and a season finale that (for some) frustratingly leaves several plot lines unresolved. "Employee of the Month," in which Dr. Melfi is raped and considers whether to exact revenge by telling Tony of her attack, earned Emmys for its writers, and is perhaps Emmy nominee Lorraine Bracco's finest hour. Other story arcs concern the rise of the seriously unstable Ralph Cifaretto (Joe Pantoliano) and Tony's affair with "full-blown loop-de-loo" Gloria (Emmy nominee Annabella Sciorra). Plus, there is Tony's estrangement from daughter Meadow, his wayward delinquent son Anthony, Jr., Carmela's crisis of conscience, bad seed Jackie Jr., and the FBI--which, as the season ends, assigns an undercover agent to befriend an unwitting figure in the Soprano family's orbit.

Though for some the widely debated fourth season contained too much yakking instead of whacking, and an emphasis on domestic family over business Family, in most respects The Sopranos remains television's gold standard. The season garnered 13 Emmy nominations, and subsequent best actor and actress wins for James Gandolfini and Edie Falco as Tony and Carmela, whose estrangement provides the season with its most powerful drama, as well as a win for Joe Pantoliano's psychopath Ralph. Other narrative threads include Christopher's (Emmy nominee Michael Imperioli) descent into heroin addiction, Uncle Junior's (Dominic Chianese) trial, an unrequited and potentially fatal attraction between Carmela and Tony's driver Furio, and a rude joke about Johnny Sack's wife that has potentially fatal implications. Other indelible moments include Christopher's girlfriend Adriana's projectile reaction to discovering that her new best friend is an undercover FBI agent in the episode "No Show," Janice giving Ralph a shove out of their relationship in "Christopher," and the classic "Quasimodo/Nostradamus" exchange in the season-opener, which garnered HBO's highest ratings to date. Freed from the understandably high expectations for the fourth season, heightened by the 16-month hiatus, these episodes can be better appreciated on their own considerable merits. They are pivotal chapters in television's most novel saga. ... Read more

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Badfellas!
Great story content, acting, directing, and writing. One of the best shows out there with a cinematic effect.

Good show that was Great
obviously Buy these Sets for each season as to buying all together.but the main thing is what is stronger&what isn't.the first two years this show was on Point.but season was pretty good while season four was so-so&this past year was better than last year but a step off from the Peak years of season 1&2.still David Chase gets dap for exploring so many situations with the show.next year season 6 is the last one&truth be told I feel they went one year to many on a hold.but the show is still a Good show&you never know what lays around the corner.only 10 episodes left of this Classic show.

GRAND SLAM
Four great seasons of the ultimate gangster saga. The fifth and (final) sixth should firmly cement the legacy of this stalwart series.Season One is the best of the group, as it usually is with most stellar series. The best episodes: #9, #12 and #13. Season Two's finest moments are with the epitome of all evil, Richie Apriel, played with intense sinisterness by David Proval, and the David Lynch-esque finale.Season Three welcomes Ralphie C (Joe Pantaliano) and Season Four ushers him out in grand style (that will prove to be a defining moment in the shows history). Season Four also has some sensitive moments from Tony Soprano himself: His all night vigil with a sick horse (as Dean Martin sings "My Rifle, My Pony & Me"), his tolerance of Christopher's drug addiction (and the hilarious intervention that follows). Great series, great set. Watch them all.

Save 25 bucks......
They FINALLY lowered the price on this set. It use to be you would save if you bought them seperate. As of June 2004 you can save about $25, so id definately reccomend this set. If you dont have HBO it is a must buy.

Possibly the Best TV Series - Definitely the Worst Buy
I am assuming, since you are reading this review, you are familiar about Sopranos. This writeup is not meant to be a critique of the series (the series is absolutely brilliant), rather the wierd pricing strategy associated with this particular set.

I really do not understand this! How can the same group of people who have created one of the most amazing TV series of our times, can get their pricing strategy so wrong? It is possible to buy the four seasons separately a lot cheaper from Amamzon.com. One is supposed to get a premium for buying by the bulk and not pay a premium. If you are a fan of the series (who isn't) and still have successfully resisted the temptation to purchase the series (miracles still happen) then I strongly recommend immediate purchase of the four seasons separately. Do not buy the four seasons together and end up paying extra dollars, rather purchase the seasons separately, save some money and buy Finding Nemo and Casablanca with the balance or go out to dinner with your family or any thing else. Just please do not drop your hard earned money down the drain. ... Read more

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This 7-time Emmy Award-winning series is a remarkable blend of quirky humor and heartwarming storytelling. With an ensemble cast including Rob Morrow (Quiz Show), John Corbett (TV's Sex and the City, My Big Fat Greek Wedding) and the beautiful Janine Turner (Cliffhanger), Season Two takes us back to the slightly bizarre, yet charming, little logging town in Alaska. Relive the Complete Second Season of the show TV Guide calls "...one of television's truly fine series." ... Read more

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FRASIER – THE COMPLETE FIFTH SEASON is a half-hour comedy series set in Seattle, which chronicles the lives of an eloquently pompous radio show host, Dr. Frasier Crane, (Grammer), his competitive, high-brow brother Niles (Hyde Pierce), their crotchety father Martin (Mahoney) and Martin’s semi-psychic, live-in home-care provider, Daphne (Leeves).The show made history by becoming the first series, comedy or drama, to achieve a record five consecutive Emmy wins for Outstanding Comedy Series. ... Read more

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Sophisticated, witty, and hilarious...
Along with Friends and Seinfeld, Kelsey Grammer's Cheers spin-off, Frasier, dominated the prime time television landscape during the 1990's. Grammer plays the role of Dr. Frasier Crane who, fresh off of his divorce from Lilith, moves back to his hometown of Seattle where he lands a gig as a radio psychiatrist. Frasier's father, Marty Crane (John Mahoney), a Seattle cop recently shot in an attempted convenience store robbery is in need of physical therapy. Frasier and his brother Niles (David Hyde Pierce) make an effort to mend their relationship with Marty whose plaid shirts and penchant for sports and beer strikes a dramatic contrast with their wine club, opera house culture. After a little prodding, Marty and his dog Eddie (Moose) move into Frasier's upscale apartment, and Frasier hires Daphne Moon (Jane Leeves), a housekeeper and physical therapist to look after the two cranes.

The entirety of the show takes place in mostly three places - Frasier's radio station where he works with show producer Roz Doyle (Peri Gilpin), Frasier's apartment, and the favorite hangout of Niles and Frasier, Café Nervosa. A witty comedic exploration of the nation's clash of cultures (also illustrated by Frasier's run-ins with sports guy Bob "Bulldog" Briscoe), Frasier stands alone as one of the best-written shows in television history. Not a single episode can be considered a dud.

The Frasier (Season 5) DVD features a number of hilarious episodes including the season premiere "Frasier's Imaginary Friend" in which Frasier returns to Seattle from Acapulco where he enjoyed a blissful affair with a supermodel zoologist who, for personal reasons, asks him to keep their relationship a secret. But constant near-miss run-ins between Frasier's family and the woman lead them to question whether Frasier is involved in a relationship at all. Exasperated, he spills the beans - an action with profoundly negative consequences... Other notable episodes from Season 5 include "My Fair Frasier" in which Frasier finds himself as "the woman" in a relationship with a hard-nosed defense attorney, and "The Ski Lodge" in which the Crane family, Daphne, and her friend take a weekend trip to a ski lodge where romantic misunderstandings abound...

Below is a list of episodes included on the Frasier (Season 5) DVD:

Episode 97 (Frasier's Imaginary Friend)
Episode 98 (The Gift Horse)
Episode 99 (Halloween)
Episode 100 (The Kid)
Episode 101 (The 1000th Show)
Episode 102 (Voyage of the Damned)
Episode 103 (My Fair Frasier)
Episode 104 (Desperately Seeking Closure)
Episode 105 (Perspectives on Christmas)
Episode 106 (Where Every Bloke Knows Your Name)
Episode 107 (Ain't Nobody's Business If I Do)
Episode 108 (The Zoo Story)
Episode 109 (The Maris Counselor)
Episode 110 (The Ski Lodge)
Episode 111 (Room Service)
Episode 112 (Beware of Greeks)
Episode 113 (The Perfect Guy)
Episode 114 (Bad Dog)
Episode 115 (Frasier Gotta Have It)
Episode 116 (First Date)
Episode 117 (Roz and the Schnoz)
Episode 118 (The Life of the Party)
Episode 119 (Party, Party)
Episode 120 (Sweet Dreams)

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More adventures of Dr. Frasier Crane
In the 1997-98 season,Frasier's fifth and fourteenth overall,Kelsey Grammer's fans were still hooked on his character. As Frasier's popularity grew,the series drew a new army of fans(those who probably never saw Grammer on the parent show Cheers).

The Show Goes On...
This year represented the last year in Frasier's then-unprecedented and still-unequalled five-year Emmy streak for best comedic series. Although it's not quite the equal of its predecessor season, if only because the show never produced a funnier episode than "Ham Radio", this season comes darned close with "The Ski Lodge", which has the main characters changing scenery to a remote snow-packed location and finding love--just not with the people they wanted. The show's farcical humor is played here superlatively, with great result. The season also brings the final resolution to the Niles-Maris Marriage, in "The Maris Counselor", and it is resolved, of course, in the most embarassing way possible. The romantic unluckiness continued with Martin's breakup with Sherry, and the unfortunate exit of Marsha Mason from her Emmy-nominated role. Finally, the season ends with Frasier losing his job to Latino musicians. All in all, this season brought great tribulation to all the characters, but their misery translated into plenty of laughs.

I hope that this time around, Paramount includes at least some special features in the Frasier DVD set. Since I can't get Frasier on TV where I live, I'll probably end up buying it anyway, but I would really appreciate something more. Regardless, Frasier is a comic gem, and its fifth season is great entertainment. ... Read more

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The comedy/drama Freaks and Geeks limped through its sole season on NBC in 1999 before being expelled by the network--but not before earning critical acclaim and a devoted fan base that fought valiantly to keep it on the air. Now all 18 episodes have been released in this long-awaited boxed set, which allows longtime fans and first-timers alike to enjoy one of television's most poignant and funny programs about high school.

Created by writer-comedian Paul Feig and executive produced by Judd Apatow (The Larry Sanders Show), Freaks and Geeks followed the Weir siblings--former math whiz Lindsay (Linda Cardellini of the Scooby-Doo feature films and ER) and her younger brother Sam (John Francis Daley)--as they navigated the perils and pleasures of a Michigan high school circa 1980. What separated Freaks and Geeks from most other scholastic series was its brutal honesty--Lindsay and Sam, as well as their friends and parents, were given very human personas that showed failure, malice, indecision, and moments of great clarity. Likewise, the plotlines rarely offered pat solutions to the characters' conflicts--the show unfolded in a naturalistic manner, which was a welcome respite for viewers tired of flashy high school dramas. When combined with its smart dialogue and winning performances (the cast included SCTV veteran Joe Flaherty and Spider-Man star James Franco, as well as the sublime and criminally underrecognized Martin Starr and Seth Rogen as Sam's pal Bill and dry-witted Ken, respectively), the show became a haven for fans of quality television, if only for a brief period of time.

The six-disc boxed set provides over 40 hours of supplemental material, which should satiate even the most obsessive of fans. Twenty-nine separate commentaries from the show's creators, cast (and as some of their parents!), composer Mike Andrews, and fans are included, as are 60 deleted scenes, behind-the-scenes footage, and cast auditions. However, the most striking extra is the warmth that radiates from the commentary participants--their pleasure in taking part in such a quality program is palpable, and will undoubtedly be echoed by all who watch these discs. --Paul Gaita ... Read more

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Freaks and Geeks sets a new standard for tv shows on DVD !!
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With all the "Special," "Ultimate," "Extreme," and "Collector's" editions floating around out there, the world of DVD is no stranger to hyperbole. In this case, though, the hype fits the product. Not only does Freaks and Geeks: The Complete Series deliver the full run of episodes as advertised, but it comes replete with a package of bonus materials that nearly eclipses the main feature. Packed with over 40 hours of special features, including commentaries, deleted scenes, behind-the-scenes footage, and audition tapes, about the only thing this six-disc set doesn't do is wash and wax your car.

Let me be perfectly honest: I didn't make it through even half of the extra features on these discs. Otherwise, I'd still be writing this review in June. We're talking about two and a half straight days of viewing here, a cornucopia of extras that makes the Lord of the Rings extended sets look like Artisan catalog releases.

Freaks and Geeks sets a new standard for television shows on DVD.

I just got mime and it is AWESOME!

Freaks and Geeks DISC 1 REVIEW. Stunning!!!
Freaks and Geeks Disc 1 Review.

I have just finished watching the promotional DVD of Disc 1.

As a big fan of the show when it aired I was thrilled when I heard it was finally coming to DVD, but very apprehensive about what the DVD's themselves would look like, especially after being let down so often by other companies TV shows on DVD.
I would have settled for decent video and audio transfers and a few extras, but this disc is something else.
It's INCREDIBLE!!!

The video quality is amazing.
The bit rate on every episode averages 7 Mbps!
I have never seen anything close to that for a TV show before.
I read somewhere that the people who author the "Lord Of The Rings" DVD's also did these, and it really shows.

The original stereo mix and a 5.1 mix sound fantastic and the extras couldn't be better.

There are ...

Multiple deleted scenes (with or without commentary by Judd Apatow, John Daley and Martin Starr) for each episode.

5 Commentaries (2 each for the "Pilot" and "Beers and Weirs" and one on "Tricks and Treats")

2 Auditions (Linda Cardellini & Jason Segel)

A "Behind the Scenes" piece

Original Promotional Ad's used by NBC

And this is only Disc 1.

However, the best part IMO, are the menus. There are 16 menus on this disc and each one completely different. Each has its own piece of music from the show and most have dialog from the show itself.

If there are any DVD producers reading, this release will hopefully set the standard for what a TV show on DVD should be. If they give out awards for DVD's expect to see this win a few. It's absolutely amazing.
For those of you that have never seen the show read some of the other comments that testify to it brilliance. It's the best blind buy you'll ever make.
I'm going to see if I can still get my order in for the Limited Edition set!

love the show hate the commentaries
I'll keep it short. One of the best TV series ever!!! I have 2 beefs with the DVD set: 1. One cannot hear about 25% of what's being said in the audio commentaries 2. I am offended by the profanity used during the audio commentaries. (not just heck's and darn's but F-bombs and scatological references)

Great series, great set
I can't believe they actually got this made with all of the original music! This was a great series that accurately portrayed the trials and tribulations of being an outcast during the high school years. Well written, and with a great cast, if you haven't seen this yet you owe it to yourself to check it out.

On a different note, I have to commend whoever designed the packaging for this set: many times when you buy a DVD set with 4 or more discs, the packaging folds out for you to access the discs. With 4 discs it can be awkward, but with, say, 7 discs, it's quite cumbersome. This set is different -- each disk is on its own "page" so to speak, so that getting the disc you want to watch is as simple as opening a book and turning to the right spot. It's also a lot more durable than the "fold out" style packaging.

Funny and Brutal
I saw this show when it first ran on NBC and loved it. Due to NBC's constantly rescheduling the show, I missed a few episodes but I'm glad that it has all been captured on DVD. This is not your typical high school show because it is brutally honest about high school and family life and those relationships we have growing up. I like that the parents aren't typecast to be the usual dimwitted parents you usually see on TV (okay, Mr. Weir is cartoonish the first few episdoes--and pretty funny--but you do see a human side to him as the show goes on). With Mr. Schweiber, you see parents are human and have thier faults too. I'm glad the music was kept intact on these DVDs and the soundtrack alone is worth the buy. Music works great in depicting certain moods or events in the show. It kind of reminds me of a Cameron Crowe movie. This show could've taken the easy road with some episodes but the fact that it's creative in giving you the unexpected is what made it one of best shows on TV at the time. For example, in "Beers & Weirs," when the kids decide to throw a party when the parents are away, the episode isn't about them getting caught but instead it takes a much better twist. In short, don't hesitate--buy this DVD! ... Read more

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Hip spy shows with covert agencies within agencies--like Alias and 24--are missing only one thing: A super-duper armor-plated helicopter with "nuclear-tipped shrike missiles." In the action series Airwolf, a mysterious national security agency called the Firm constructs a "Mach-one-plus chopper that can kick butt," only to have it stolen by the nefarious scientist who designed it (David Hemmings, Blowup, Barbarella). Desperate, the Firm turns to Stringfellow Hawke (Jan Michael Vincent), a soulful, cello-playing, art-loving, eagle-watching, guilt-ridden master pilot. Hawke refuses to help unless the Firm searches for his brother, who went MIA in 'Nam. Of course, he succeeds in his mission, but until the Firm fulfills its side of the bargain, he keeps the chopper--but also agrees to fly covert missions in exchange for tips about government efforts to retrieve Airwolf.

This elaborate setup proves surprisingly durable. The combat scenes in Airwolf are clumsily edited, but the scripts--though firmly in the cheesy techno-thriller vein of Robert Ludlum and Tom Clancy--are pleasantly zippy. While Vincent may have gone on to a straight-to-video career (appearing in such sterling titles as Hidden Obsession, Indecent Behavior, and Animal Instincts), he’s a persuasive and sexy pilot; he's got the same kind of rangy, athletic physicality that makes Kevin Costner convincing as an athlete. Add to this mix the ever-zesty Ernest Borgnine (Marty, The Wild Bunch) and it's clear why Airwolf outlived the similar series Blue Thunder. Most episodes feature international skullduggery with foreign agents trying to steal Airwolf and sell it to the Soviets or Libya, but there are enough clever details to keep you from objecting to the larger absurdity of the all-powerful helicopter. Guest stars include Shannen Doherty (Beverly Hills 90210) and David Carradine (Kill Bill). It's too bad Hemmings didn't become a regular; his sadistic, lecherous traitor gave the two-hour pilot some real juice. --Bret Fetzer ... Read more

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AWESOME HELICOPTER
This was a pretty cool show with an awesome helicopter. The episode were typical spy stuff for the time. The show as it went on got a little silly. I mean how many scripts can you write that involve a Super helicopter? Plus Jan Michael Vincents drunk induced stupers put an end to the show. Ernest Borgnine was great. Too bad he couldnt slap some sense into Jan.

Airwolf DVD's - Great to see!
Glad to see that this great yet short-lived series from CBS Television has finally made it to DVD!I hope that the studios will continue to release the remaining two original seasons and any outtakes and unaired footage in succession to this package.I can't wait to see the DVD's, as I have all the original episodes (on Super Betamax tape no less) yet still need this collection in DVD also.This was a great adventure show with a great budget!

Airwolf; Great Show, Poor Quality DVD
Ok, lets be realistic here... This is THE 80's show about a superweapon that is basically unstoppable.Yes we've had this before with Knight Rider but in this case we have the awesome theme music and some excellent acting. (at least concerning the 1st season)

So I'd go out on a limb here and say its the best show of the 80's. However the presentation is lacking....
- Menu design is lacking any color or "life"
- No background music in menu's, no animations
- Poor box design... I can do better in photo-paint
- No attempt at cleaning up the image grain or sound
- 2.0 mono... thats right mono,could'nt you at least give us some sort of half assed stereo? Who does'nt have some sort of sound system in 2005?
- The pilot is edited to the TV verison, there is a "movie" verison which I own which contains some swearing and revised music (better music)

+ Its Airwolf
+ The first season is considered the best
+ The Music

Airwolf Season 1 DVD Review
I was looking forward so much to purchasing my Airwolf DVD set, that I forgot all about the shortcommings that one of the greatest shows fom the 80's fell victim to. First of all, I'd give Airwolf a 5/5 for just being an awesome show. Bluethunder never came close to Airwolf! But lets get to the root of the new set:
-First of all the box for season one has pictures on the back from the WORST season (4), and is missing far more note worthy shots of "the lady" and the cast. I could have designed a better package than the one final production box, not to mention it seems tha the box print work has been applied in reverse to standard DVD boxes (ie the front of the box should have the DVD's slide in from the right NOT the left).
-Secondly the cases for the DVD's are the full size cases, which are OK, but most of the new DVD releases have moved to the slim line cases - these big bulky cases lead you to believe that you are getting more than you actually are. There isn't even a picture or book in either of the cases - just a plain double sided DVD.
-Thirdly, the DVD menu offers very little in design features, including NO extras what so ever from a show that so many people have searched all over the internet in search of behind the scenes pictures, clips, and cast interviews. One wonders what the people who produced it were thinking - sadly,it seemes that the shows monetary issues from the 80's are still present in post-production.
-Upon searching for a release date for season 2, it seems that there is no sign of it until the end of 2005 or later- ie no results ANYWHERE where specific.
-The only good thing - which is the most important is the quality of the show. 5/5 for FINALLY bringing back a great show that met with such an unfortunate demise. Episode audio and video quality are great - so I guess that when you really want something that has been so hard to get, you should be more than happy with the quality of a bare bones DVD set that does deliver on the show.

Pretty good
The only reason I did not give this 5 stars was the pilot.My VHS copy of the pilot episode is the British version with all the language.Plus, the DVD version of the pilot lacks the scene where Moffet wipes out a military training camp for the Libyans.They also have an alternate version of the scene where Moffet destroys only TWO French "Mirages"--which were actually old-model Russian MiGs...the scene lacked the comical elevator in the department store comments Moffet made.It did include a few scenes here and there that were not in the British version, though.One such scene was where Hawke and Santini were scouting out the location to eventually hide Airwolf.All in all, a good buy. ... Read more

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Truth, identity, and responsibility are the cornerstones of Smallville's exceptional third season. When viewers left Clark (Tom Welling) at the end of season 2, he was feeling his oats in Metropolis with the help of a red Kryptonite ring, but by the opening of season 3, he must return to Smallville to not only help his parents save their farm, but seek some resolution in his relationships with Lana (Kristin Kreuk) and Lex (Michael Rosenbaum), who's returned from his abandonment at the conclusion of the previous season. Lex himself must deal with some shocking revelations regarding his relationship with his sinister father Lionel (John Glover, magnetic as always), and Lana becomes involved with a new figure in town, the mysterious Adam Knight (Lost's Ian Somerholder), who may or may not be a certain caped crusader. And speaking of heroes in disguise, the season's finale introduces Kara, a young woman with powers similar to Clark's--could she in fact be his sister, known best to comic book fans as Supergirl? Season 3 is chock full of such intriguing moments, including an appearance by future Daily Planet editor Perry White (Michael McKean, the real-life husband of series star Annette O'Toole) in "Perry," helmed by Supergirl film director Jeannot Szwarc; the return of villains Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Shawn Ashmore, and Jesse Metcalfe from seasons 1 and 2 (in "Asylum"); the departure of series regular Samuel L. Jones; and a intrigue-fraught final turn by Christopher Reeve as Dr. Swann ("Legacy").

The boxed set matches the high quality of the season with some terrific extras, including commentary on three episodes by series creators Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, along with Rosenbaum, Allison Mack (Chloe), and Glover. Gough and Millar also contribute commentary to a battery of deleted scenes, and Mack's "Chloe Chronicles" returns for another go-round. The supplemental features are rounded out by a behind-the-scenes featurette, an amusing gag reel, and an Easter egg with Rosenbaum conducting some offbeat interviews. --Paul Gaita ... Read more

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Billed as "the greatest Survivor ever" when it launched following the Super Bowl in January 2004, Survivor All-Stars broke new ground for the hit reality series by bringing back 18 of its most famous (and infamous) characters from the previous seven installments to battle it out in a quest for affirmation or redemption (and, of course, the million-dollar prize).Half the fun was seeing who was picked to return, and there were many tasty selections: original winner Richard (natch) from Borneo; Colby, Jerri, and Tina from the Australian Outback; Ethan, Lex, and Big Tom from Africa; and the newest alumnus, Rupert from the just-completed Pearl Islands.(There were, of course, many omissions, such as Mike Skupin, who deserved a second chance after falling into the fire in Australia.)

Right from the beginning, it was clear that this Survivor was going to be different. Because people now knew each other (from sharing a previous game, watching on TV, or mixing at Survivor-related functions), some of the schemers were quickly sniffed out and snuffed out, and players were more aggressive about creating alliances (which sometimes overlapped, but hey, it's only a problem if you get caught).In addition, because no one wanted to see someone win a second million dollars, previous champions found that they had targets on their backs. As a result, there was an entirely new wave of power players.Along the way there were some surprising and very emotional developments (which had the unfortunate side effect of killing some of the show's action) and the first on-screen Survivor romance.In the end, Survivor All-Stars didn't live up to its billing as the best ever (that title would remain with season 2 in the Australian Outback), but it did bring a new twist and some genuinely memorable moments to a long-running series.

The DVD set adds significant value to the season, including some welcome behind-the-scenes info on the series as a whole. The bonus footage consists ofmuch longer versions of each member's "confessional" after being voted out,and 57 minutes of scenes that are edited and scored like the regularepisodes.Among those scenes are a tribal council that was neverseen on TV and Rob Cesternino's dead-on impression of host Jeff Probst at amock tribal council, which was seen during the season as new footage in themidseason "recap" episode.That episode is the only one not included inthe set, but with the above-mentioned moment preserved, only the mosthardcore fan would object to the loss of this dead spot in every season. Three different quartets of cast members recorded commentary tracks on atotal of 10 episodes, including the final four on the last episode and the first reunion (the second is also included).They provide a lot of insight and fun stories, though there's a bit too much yelling over each other.There are also featurettes that should appeal to all fans of the show: how the challenges are created and tested, the casting process, behind the scenes at the final show, and TV promos for the previous seven seasons.The individual profiles of all 16 All-Stars consist of footage of their original appearances, which may help remind you why they were picked to return, and interviews before the the season started.--David Horiuchi ... Read more

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AWESOME!!!!!!
This is such great news! I loved this season, and have been a huge Boston Rob fan! I loved the way he played the game in Marquesas, and he played even better in All Stars!! I was happy to see Amber win too!

I am glad to see that they are releasing this on DVD. But I would also love to see them release Australia, and Africa also. Those two were my favorite seasons. And you can see that they picked quite a few players from those two seasons to take part in All Stars. I hope they continue to release all of the other season (well they can forget about Thailand I guess LOL).

BUY this set all of you Survivor fans so to help the chances of them releasing other seasons.

ALL STARS ROCKED!!!!!!

It Will Be Good But,
This will be a very good DVD set to own. I cannot wait to purchase it. Especially for the bonus footage. I'm a little disappointed they jumped straight to this season though. I hope they still release the other seasons (hopefully with bonus footage as well).

This DVD set includes bonus footage and commentaries. For more information read the review at the top of the first page.

THE BEST OF THE BEST IN REALITY TV
I have watched each episode and found that this is one of the most interesting Survivor series. Even though they already have made a name for themselves, the chemistry to blend is quite different. Its like watching a dream team or a cast of superstars.
Rob Mariano seems to be the key figure here, since he dominated the game by using the Robfather tactic. Unfortunately we really didnt see the real power brokers from the previous series like Richard Hatch and Rob Cesternino.At the same time Mariano wasn't really pitted against Colby or Ethan.
There are so many what if and this series answer that question.
Is it worth buying for? It depends if you like Rob Mariano and Amber. Oh yeah Rupert is here by the way and becomes the crowd favorite to win it all.

Survivor : Australia Outback is my favorite
Survivor: All Star is not the worst, but my personal favorite
is Australia Outback. I don't think this is a good idea to
release All Star almost immediately after its broadcast two
months ago. I will buy this only if I have the intention to
collect all seasons of Survivor. Thus I would rather wait
for a while to see if the rest of the season will be released
soon.

My personal preference of Survivor is ranked as follow:

Australia Outback *****
Pulau Tiga *****
Amazon ****

Marganses ****
Pearl Island ****
All Star ***
Thailand **
Africa *

A fairly entertaining season
Survivor All-Stars was an interesting season, with its own shares of intrigue, like all the potential Romber overthrows that never went through, but I would prefer if they released all the Survivors one by one, starting with the old ones. I mean, every season of Survivor is worth purchase (including Thailand which had the best survivor contestant ever in Brian Heideck, and was underated for no practical purpose). All-Stars definitely has it's flaws, some with not inviting Heideck or Skulpin... but it was emotional, spectacular, and definitely worth a second watch... Hopefully this will lead to more Survivor DVD sets in the future. ... Read more

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Deep Space Nine's seventh and final season came down to loose ends, tying some existing ones together while allowing others to unravel. Symptomatic of the unwillingness to let DS9 go was the immediate arrival of a replacement Dax, though poor Nichole deBoer as Ezri Dax had to have known she'd already missed the boat. Her appearance encouraged last-minute romances to blossom, with Bashir finally getting some action, Odo finally getting together with Kira, and Sisko finally proposing to Kassidy. Another contributing cute factor were numerous trips to the holosuite wherein the all-knowing Vic Fontaine dished out philosophical advice. That was when the crew wasn't in there to play baseball against the Vulcans, or when Nog wasn't commiserating about the loss of a leg.

Oh yes, and don't forget the War! There was an early announcement that the show would attempt a 10-part resolution to the Dominion War, but viewers could be forgiven for forgetting all about it with so much sentimental distraction. When the horrors of war did resurface, they at least injected a few surprises into the mix. Odo and his ambiguously "evil" Founders were hit with a melting disease, prompting a backstabbing race for the power of developing and owning a cure. The original baddie Cardassians finally settled on the Federation's side. Contrary to these interesting twists, however, were the unexpected turns taken by matters relating to Sisko's spiritual destiny. Suddenly the mystery of the wormhole and an entire religious belief system was reduced to the problem of correctly translating the words of a sacred book. The struggle to join with some evil aliens significantly diluted the attempt at resolving what had begun seven years before in the show's pilot episode. Ultimately, Sisko's destiny, as with all those who'd followed him to the open-ended climax, was to be decided elsewhere. In a move that was either bold and daring--or possibly born of desperation for not having thought things through properly--the show's storylines were to be continued in a series of spin-off books. --Paul Tonks ... Read more

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Excellent; except "special features" could spoil the plot
I couldn't watch DS9 when it was on its initial run because my local station didn't pick it up... I decided to give the DVDs a shot... Slowly and methodically, I've been working my way through each and every episode... Some were outstanding! Some were rather boring (I don't care for the Ferrengi episodes). But I finally made it through to the end and was treated
with an outstanding series finale at the end of Season 7 (much better than "All Good Things" and "Endgame"). All in all, I think that the DS9 series was the best Star Trek franchise to date and well worth the serious investment of time.

*** Spoilers ahead (for those who haven't seen it) ***
However, there was one part that I didn't like and that was spoilers... I couldn't watch any of the crew dossiers because they gave too much of the plot away. Like the Odo dossier that has him finally returning to his people at the end of the series. Well, I accidentely watched the dossier and that
particular ending was spoiled for me. There was another special feature talking about how Rom became the Grand Nagus at the end of the series. Again, this surprise was spoiled for me.

Don't get me wrong, I'm glad that they put all of the specials in each season. However, I think they should have at least warned which special features had possible spoilers...

Wow
I think that this series never got the respect it deserved when it was on the show, like the times kept getting shifted, and it was never given the chance to be the only new star trek by itself. The hard thing about DS9 was that if you didn't watch it closely, you'd have missed some of the plot-lines that went multiple episodes. Now that they've come out on DVD, it's possible to catch up. Boy oh boy! This would be somewhat hard to watch in syndication unless if the station showed everything in order.

I can't believe how much I cried while watching some of the episodes. The series finale, definitely. But I just watched It's Only a Paper Moon today, and that was another one. It has Nog dealing with the effects of being in the war. What a powerful episode. Nog sure has come long way from the little troublemaker he was in the series pilot.... The actor did a wonderful job in Paper Moon. I think what makes it even more poignant is that we're dealing with wars right now. Vic Fontaine was wonderful in this episode too. I'm so glad they introduced that character. Too bad he hadn't been a regular on the series. Why do we love our holograms so?? :-) Perhaps it's because when they experience day to day living as holograms, it gives us a better appreciation of what it means to be human. Something we so take for granted, maybe.

The reason I'm giving this 4 stars is that because this season has so much to do with war, some of the episodes have been really hard for me to watch. I cry so much that the end I'm just so exhausted. But it's not a complaint about the acting. Rather, the actors have done a great job of making me feel emotionally connected to the situations they find themselves in.

The different love stories that come up in the season do two things. One, love gives you a sense of hope in the midst of the bleakness of the Dominion war. Two, you never know if you're going to lose one of your loved ones to the war, and so it ups the emotional ante.

I would recommend taking this season in small doses.

There were some great eps. and then some lousy ones
This season of DS9 is good, but previous seasons easily outdo it. Ezri Dax was completely pointless and totally irritating...perhaps they should've eliminated the Dax character altogether after Jadzia died and not introduce any new characters in her place. The continuing conflict with the Dominion, and the Cardassian rebellion were wonderful, but pointless episodes like "Take Me Out to the Holosuite" and "It's Only a Paper Moon" dragged this season down. Why was there ever a Vic Fontaine? Easily one of the most ridiculous episodes in the series was "The Emperor's New Cloak". Unfortunately the writers seemed to be suffering from amnesia in this episode, since in "Through the Looking Glass" it was already proven that the Alliance had cloaking technology. It was terribly frustrating to see the Alliance not get a fair shake at the end; at least in "What You Leave Behind" the Dominion puts up one hell of a fight, yet in this episode the only Alliance ship we see is Worf's flagship. And, once again it seems the station has magically re-orbited itself back into Bajor, since in "Shattered Mirror" there's no sign of the planet anywhere. However, this begs the question, if Bajor is a member of the Klingon/Cardassian Alliance, then why didn't they just send an assault force once the station fell into Terran hands and retake Terok Nor? I doubt the rebels on the station would've been a match for an entire planet. This just proves that Star Trek needs to get better and more competent writers pronto, especially with all the screw ups going on in Enterprise.

Masterpiece done in the shade of gray.
I never got a chance to watch this series as it was running, but I finally got a chance to buy the dvds this year. Complex writing, deep characters (I can't believe that some of these actors are so different from the characters that they play in the interview sections of the set). Characters have arch rivals are just a spitting image of themselves in a different light and stories have multiple perspectives leaving you to wonder if anyone really was a "good" guy. I think the writers gave people a lot to think concerning the social issues of the period. The writers were so bold in addressing the concepts and motivations behind religion that you can even see the uneasiness in some of the actors when they recite the lines. This definitely was a masterpiece and has outshone any Star Trek production ever since its finale.

The only downside was that everything was done so well that any successors to this series will find it impossible to follow the act. This show has set a standard and a bar so high that it will take some time for another series to match it and may go down in history as the last Star Trek series to hold any true meaning to Gene Roddenberry's legacy. A true diamond in the rough, something that will hopefully last as long as the original Star Trek series in the . I recommend it whole heartedly.

The end of a great adventure is here...
This was one of my favorite seasons of Deep Space Nine. The exciting conclusion of another chapter in Star Trek History. This season witnesses the climax of the Alliance's(Federation,Klingon Empire, Romulan Star Empire) was with the Dominion and the introduction of Ezri Dax, Jadzia's successor of the Dax symbiont. Some of the best episodes are on this 7th season set. Any Deep Space Nine fan should invest in this, you won't regret it. ... Read more