# THE scene you think of when remembering a series? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [December 18, 2007, 12:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scene-you-think-of-when-remembering-a-series/430403 "2007-12-18T00:41:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 11
**Author:** ![terentii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/terentii/32/212_2.png) [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2017, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scene-you-think-of-when-remembering-a-series/430403/201 "2017-12-07T20:11:07Z")
_ **Cheers!** _ had some of the best scenes ever. With Sam and Diane, there was the season finale when they were having a heated argument in his office. He flings open the door to throw her out—and **EVERYONE** in the bar is gathered around on the other side, listening to every word! With Rebecca, it has to be the one where she holds a lit cigarette in her mouth (for real!) to keep Sam from finding out she’s started smoking again; otherwise, she loses a bet. But the very best was the one between Coach and his daughter when she comes to visit, and he convinces her to dump her sleazy fiance: I really cannot watch this scene without getting all choked up! :o ---
**Author:** ![terentii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/terentii/32/212_2.png) [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2017, 8:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scene-you-think-of-when-remembering-a-series/430403/202 "2017-12-07T20:20:31Z")
_ **Big Bang Theory** _: The scene where Beverly Hofstadter psychoanalyzes Howard and Raj around the cafeteria table. I always make sure to watch this episode when it’s on just so I can catch this scene again. The "girlie bit" at the end is priceless! :D ---
**Author:** ![terentii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/terentii/32/212_2.png) [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2017, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scene-you-think-of-when-remembering-a-series/430403/203 "2017-12-07T20:42:15Z")
> [@Horatio\_Hellpop](#): > > **Batman:** Catwoman’s paunchy, humiliated-looking henchmen in cat suits getting their asses kicked by B and R. Nothing beats the scene where she “disciplines” her underlings in her first appearance: Holy dominatrix! :eek: Too bad the next line was left off: "Leo, did you remember to brush my pussywillows this morning?" :o **NB:** I was watching this episode on 16 March 1966 when ABC News broke in to announce something had gone wrong on the Gemini 8 orbital mission. The astronauts were lucky to make an emergency return, cutting the flight short. The announcement came just as Batman and Robin were approaching the Gato and Chat warehouse. The pilot of the spacecraft who successfully countered the effects of a misfiring thruster was Neil Armstrong. ---
**Author:** ![terentii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/terentii/32/212_2.png) [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2017, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scene-you-think-of-when-remembering-a-series/430403/204 "2017-12-07T20:59:39Z")
_**Star Trek (TOS)**_. “The Trouble with Tribbles.” Kirk wants Scotty to tell him who started the barfight with the Klingons: "This was a matter of pride!" :cool: ---
**Author:** ![Yllaria](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/yllaria/32/3452_2.png) [@Yllaria](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yllaria)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2017, 9:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scene-you-think-of-when-remembering-a-series/430403/205 "2017-12-07T21:10:03Z")
**The Tick** (animated series) “It’s a Yule Tide!!” > [@RikWriter](#): > > Firefly: from the Train Job, when Mal is trying to get the thugs from the mob boss to take back the money for the job . . . . I bet this is the one with the most repeats. It’s certainly my iconic Firefly scene. **Addams Family** “Are they made with real girl scouts?” ---
**Author:** ![terentii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/terentii/32/212_2.png) [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2017, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scene-you-think-of-when-remembering-a-series/430403/206 "2017-12-07T21:25:36Z")
> [@Yllaria](#): > > **Addams Family** “Are they made with real girl scouts?” “Do you mind if I smoke?” :eek: ---
**Author:** ![Raguleader](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/258eb7/32.png) [@Raguleader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Raguleader)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2017, 1:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scene-you-think-of-when-remembering-a-series/430403/207 "2017-12-08T13:38:38Z")
From _Babylon 5_, there’s this little scene which will become hugely important later on: “[What do you want?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbckvO7VYxk)” Not to mention the scene much later in the series where Londo’s assistant Vir gets what _he_ wants. ---
**Author:** ![terentii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/terentii/32/212_2.png) [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2017, 1:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scene-you-think-of-when-remembering-a-series/430403/208 "2017-12-08T13:57:31Z")
_ **Addams Family** _ again: A politician running for office is trying desperately to keep the Addamses from endorsing him: **CANDIDATE:** You know those campaign promises I made? They were all lies! **GOMEZ:** (_Shocked_) Lies?!? **CANDIDATE:** As phoney as three-dollar bills! **UNCLE FESTER:** Oh, we have lots of those. ---
**Author:** ![terentii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/terentii/32/212_2.png) [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2017, 2:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scene-you-think-of-when-remembering-a-series/430403/209 "2017-12-08T14:05:01Z")
_ **Gilligan’s Island** _: The castaways believe the island is sinking. **MR HOWELL:** Quick, Lovey. Let’s think if there’s some way we can take it with us! In another episode: **PROFESSOR:** Mrs Howell, money cannot buy happiness. **MR HOWELL:** Well, it’s certainly kept me smiling for years. **MRS HOWELL:** Anyone who says money can’t buy happiness doesn’t know where to shop. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Other\_Waldo\_Pepper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/the_other_waldo_pepper/32/12370_2.png) [@The\_Other\_Waldo\_Pepper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Other_Waldo_Pepper)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2017, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scene-you-think-of-when-remembering-a-series/430403/210 "2017-12-08T16:35:18Z")
**Columbo** : the one where the police commissioner himself is taking point. Spoilers, obviously. For once, the key piece of evidence comes up and we see a murderer look – well, not _guilty,_ and not sizing the lieutenant up anew as if having underestimated him, and not working to come up with a new lie on the fly, and not any one of a dozen other things that a man who’s just been caught red-handed might do; it’s just shock that a guy would say something so off-the-wall as if it were so obvious. Because, honestly, isn’t that how _you or I_ would react to Columbo springing the big surprise? Not with any brains, but with what-the-heck-is-going-on befuddlement? “Hey, I don’t even live here!” “…what?” ---
**Author:** ![StusBlues](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/dc4da7/32.png) [@StusBlues](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StusBlues)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2017, 4:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scene-you-think-of-when-remembering-a-series/430403/211 "2017-12-08T16:45:12Z")
> [@h.sapiens](#): > > Twin Peaks: The death of Leland Palmer “Is the giant related to the dwarf?” ---
**Author:** ![dorvann](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/df705f/32.png) [@dorvann](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dorvann)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2017, 3:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scene-you-think-of-when-remembering-a-series/430403/212 "2017-12-09T03:06:26Z")
For\*\* the Simpsons\*\* as anyone mentioned? " Feels I’m wearing nothing at all, nothing at all, nothing at all" “Stupid, sexy Flanders” or “Dental plan. Lisa need braces. Dental plan. Lisa need braces. Dental plan. Lisa need braces.” ---
**Author:** ![Annie-Xmas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ecc23a/32.png) [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2017, 2:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scene-you-think-of-when-remembering-a-series/430403/213 "2017-12-09T14:30:37Z")
Three words: _Newhart_ final scene. ---
**Author:** ![terentii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/terentii/32/212_2.png) [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2017, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scene-you-think-of-when-remembering-a-series/430403/214 "2017-12-09T15:34:30Z")
_ **Jonny Quest:** _ The dogfight between The Baron and Race Bannon in the WWI Fokker and SPAD. I still get a thrill watching their aerobatics over the Andes. **Alternate moment:** In the one with the Electrical Monster: **JONNY:** Gosh, dad! You mean it \*eats \*_people_?!? **DR QUEST:** Not _eats_, Jonny. \*Consumes \*them. For their _energy_. _ **NIGHT GALLERY:** _ In “Big Surprise” with John Carradine: “Hee, hee, hee! **SURPRISE**!” [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scene-you-think-of-when-remembering-a-series/430403.md?page=10)