“Family Guy” Season 3 (2001-02, Fox), episodes 1-21 — Like “Futurama,” Seth MacFarlane’s “Family Guy” (7 p.m. Thursday, Fox) has been playing in the shadow of “The Simpsons” since its 1999 premiere. Many viewers may have […]
“Futurama” Season 4 (2001-02, Fox), episodes 1-6 — The only animated comedy in the same league as “The Simpsons” is Matt Groening’s 30th Century farce “Futurama” (6 p.m. Sunday, Fox). The first year was hit-and-miss, but […]
“The Simpsons” Season 13 (2001-02, Fox), episodes 1-12 — Matt Groening’s “The Simpsons” (7 p.m. Sunday, Fox) has been the funniest show on TV for every one of its 13 seasons (and yes, that’s including the […]
Geek culture is indisputably mainstream today (as evidenced by the 57 superhero shows on TV), but that wasn’t always the case. So when did the transition happen? It was a gradual process, but I like […]
John’s “The Practice” Season 6/ “Law & Order” Season 12 review, , NDSU Spectrum, Feb. 8, 2002
NDSU Spectrum: TV review ‘The Practice,’ ‘Law & Order’ battle in the courtroom By JOHN HANSEN Feb. 8, 2002 Considering how many law dramas there are on TV, it’s too bad the lawyers don’t cross […]
All 18 episodes of “Roswell” Season 3 (2001-02), ranked, John Hansen, Nov. 6, 2019 “Roswell” Season 3 (2001-02, UPN), episodes 1-11 — For superior characters and storytelling than “Smallville,” and pop music selections that are even […]
John’s “The X-Files” Season 9 flashback review, johnvhansen.com, June 12, 2011 NDSU Spectrum: TV review Sundays at 8 will never be the same … By JOHN HANSEN Jan. 25, 2002 For the last few months, […]
John’s “Undeclared” flashback review, Jan. 19, 2023 “Undeclared” (2001-02, Fox), episodes 1-6 — Living up to the hype hasn’t been a problem so far for “Undeclared.” But living to see a second season might be. Fox […]
John’s “24” Season 1 flashback review, johnvhansen.com, March 1, 2016 “24” Season 1 (2001-02, Fox), episodes 1-4 — “24” (8 p.m. Tuesdays on Fox; reruns 9 p.m. Mondays on FX) promises to break new ground. The entire […]