First or last

[carlisle96]

Here's a question: If you could somehow get a copy of every network game show that has aired since the late 40s, would you rather have the debut or the finale or just a random episode?

[PYLclark86]

Honestly? I'd prefer a random episode. Your early shows (especially pre 2000s) are going to be awkward and clunky while they iron out all of the kinks. Finales usually have shortened/altered gameplay to accommodate the fact that it's the last episode. Besides, what's the split between shows that had clear cut goodbyes versus the ones that quietly ended? 50/50?

[BrandonFG]

Random. I always get a weird sense of bittersweetness watching finales, and the premiere is usually a little awkward.