Best TV Series Finale

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There have been plenty of amazing TV shows over the decades. But it's rare when a show really nails the landing, leaving viewers satisfied with the conclusion and wistful for the journey. There have been some truly memorable TV finishes over the years. And now the Great Pop Culture Debate podcast wants to determine: What IS the best TV series finale of all time? We discuss β€œThe Good Place,” β€œDownton Abbey,” β€œThe West Wing,” β€œThe Golden Girls,” β€œBreaking Bad,” β€œM.A.S.H.,” β€œThe Mary Tyler Moore Show,” β€œParks and Recreation,” β€œThe Office,” β€œSix Feet Under,” β€œNewhart,” β€œMad Men,” and more.

Host Eric Rezsnyak and panelists Amma Marfo, Karissa Kloss, and Kevin Dillon look back at the best final episodes of some of television’s most beloved series, as they try to name the best TV series finale of all time.

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Round 2 Match-Ups:

Match-Up 1: β€œThe Good Place” (1) vs. β€œDownton Abbey” (4)

Match-Up 2: β€œThe West Wing” (3) vs. β€œThe Golden Girls” (2)

Match-Up 3: β€œBreaking Bad” (1) vs. β€œM.A.S.H.” (5)

Match-Up 4: β€œThe Mary Tyler Moore Show” (6) vs. β€œParks and Recreation” (2)

Match-Up 5: β€œBoJack Horseman” (8) vs. β€œThe Sopranos” (5)

Match-Up 6: β€œThe Leftovers” (6) vs. β€œThe Office” (7)

Match-Up 7: β€œSix Feet Under” (1) vs. β€œSeinfeld” (5)

Match-Up 8: β€œNewhart” (6) vs. β€œMad Men” (2)

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EPISODE CREDITS

Host: Eric Rezsnyak

Panel: Amma Marfo, Karissa Kloss, Kevin Dillon

Producer: Mike Rapin

Editor: Jeffery Perry

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