🏡💔 John wraps Season 2 with a bittersweet, rom-com–style episode as Mindy considers buying the condo next door to Danny — a move toward independence that suddenly feels loaded when she starts seeing Officer Charlie (guest star Tim Daly). Danny’s good-guy swagger slips into thinly veiled jealousy, forcing both of them to confront what friendship vs. something more actually looks like. Meanwhile, Peter tentatively dates a brain surgeon and worries she might be “too mature” for his nonsense, providing classic awkward B-plot comedy. John breaks down the chemistry, the “will they/won’t they” tension, and whether this season-near finale lands high in his sitcom rankings.
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⚖️🎥 In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John dives into the 1957 courtroom thriller Witness for the Prosecution, directed by Billy Wilder and based on Agatha Christie’s classic short story and play. Starring Charles Laughton, Tyrone Power, and Marlene Dietrich, this gripping film follows a veteran British barrister who takes on the defense of a charming man accused of murder—only for the case to unravel with shocking twists and betrayals.
John breaks down the film’s razor-sharp dialogue, powerhouse performances, and one of cinema’s most legendary surprise endings. Does this Oscar-nominated masterpiece still hold up against modern courtroom dramas? Tune in to find out where Witness for the Prosecution lands in his Best Picture Rankings.
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🚓💊 John tackles Season 2, Episode 20 of The Mindy Project, a sharp, topical installment where Mindy steps in to help an 18-year-old patient get birth control—only to have the girl’s overprotective cop father (guest star Tim Daly) storm into the clinic and accuse Mindy of wrongdoing. The confrontation escalates into a chaotic night that includes the teen crashing at Mindy’s place and a party that spirals out of control.
Meanwhile, Danny strikes up an unlikely friendship with a rabbi who mistakes him for Jewish and starts referring members of his congregation to Shulman & Associates—giving the practice a surprising (and awkward) new client pipeline. John breaks down how the episode balances cringe comedy, social commentary about access to contraception, and classic workplace hijinks.
Tune in as John ranks where “An Officer and a Gynecologist” lands in his Sitcom Rankings—does the episode score for daring topical satire and character work, or does the chaos knock it down the list?
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🎽🎸 Peggy is convinced she spotted Elvis at the mall — and when Marcy notices a sweat stain on one of Al’s shirts that eerily looks like The King’s silhouette, the Bundy house becomes an instant roadside attraction for Elvis fans and impersonators.
Chaos follows as tourists and devotees swarm the Bundys, forcing Al to hole up at the shoe store while Peggy tries to cash in on the sudden fame. John breaks down the episode’s gag-packed premise, the show’s trademark humiliation humor, and whether this sweaty sighting still holds up in the sitcom rankings.
Tune in to hear where “I’m Going to Sweatland” lands in John’s Sitcom Rankings — holy grail or rank it and regret it?
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🎙️📚 John digs into Season 4, Episode 6 — a story framed by Michael telling Bad Janet about a crisis in the neighborhood that threatens the whole experiment. The trouble starts when Brent publishes a hilariously awful spy-golf novel, Six Feet Under Par: A Chip Driver Mystery, whose tone and content (racist/misogynistic passages and terrible prose) spark a backlash that exposes how fragile the group’s rehabilitation plan really is.
Simone refuses to lie and praise Brent at his book event, Brent lashes out, and Chidi becomes existentially rattled after seeing himself skewered on the page — while John learns Jason isn’t actually a monk, a secret that creates new complications for keeping the experiment intact.
Framed with Michael’s comic attempts to entertain Bad Janet, the episode mixes sharp satire, character fallout, and genuine jeopardy for Eleanor and Michael’s approach to “fixing” people. John breaks down the humor, the ethical stakes, and where this fraught, funny outing ranks in his Sitcom Rankings. Tune in to hear whether “A Chip Driver Mystery” is a clever course correction — or a catastrophic failure.
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🎮⚡ In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John dives into the neon-lit world of 1982’s sci-fi action classic Tron, starring Jeff Bridges, Bruce Boxleitner, David Warner, and Cindy Morgan. John explores how Tron revolutionized digital filmmaking with its groundbreaking visual effects and immersive computer world long before CGI became mainstream.
He breaks down the story of Kevin Flynn, a computer programmer who gets digitized into a computer system and must battle his way out through high-stakes games and gladiatorial combat against the tyrannical Master Control Program. From its visionary design and iconic light cycle races to its lasting influence on sci-fi and gaming culture, Tron ranks among the greatest action movies of all time.
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🕺💬 John jumps into Season 2’s late-run antics with “Think Like a Peter,” where post-breakup Mindy leans on office wingman Peter for a dating reboot. Peter’s advice: think like a man — which leads them to test his pickup tactics at a bar, where they run into Lee (guest star Max Greenfield), a smooth-talking first-grade teacher who isn’t what he seems. Meanwhile, Danny plays reluctant relationship guru to Tamra, creating a B-plot of jealousy and awkward coaching that mirrors Mindy’s own dating mess. John breaks down the episode’s best jokes, Peter/Mindy chemistry, and whether the “think like a Peter” strategy actually earns this episode a spot high on his sitcom leaderboard.
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🥊🎙️ John takes a pit stop at the Sunshine Garage for Season 2, Episode 15 — “The Reluctant Fighter.” Tony gets his shot at a real boxing match when he’s invited to fight a former champ in Scranton — a dream opportunity that doesn’t go how he imagines. The trip exposes Tony’s pride and vulnerability when the match ends in defeat, and the aftermath puts pressure on friendships back home.
Compounding the drama, Tony entrusts his two pet fish to Bobby while he’s away — Bobby forgets to feed them and the fish die, creating a rift Tony refuses to forgive. Alex steps in to mend fences, turning the episode into a character-driven look at loyalty, pride, and forgiveness beneath the jokes.
John breaks down the episode’s balance of physical comedy and surprising heart, how Tony’s loss reframes his perpetual optimism, and where “The Reluctant Fighter” lands in his Sitcom Rankings.
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🎙️🔥 John dives into Season 4, Episode 5 of The Good Place, where the team splits into two dangerous missions: Michael and Jason sneak into the Bad Place to rescue Janet. At the same time, Eleanor and Tahani struggle to keep the fake neighborhood running without Janet’s help.
Expect frantic rescue plans, demon-filled conventions, and the show’s trademark mix of sharp comedy and real stakes—Michael and Jason’s Bad Place infiltration explodes into a chaotic, hilarious showdown, and back home Eleanor must improvise babysitting the new humans (and Derek) to prevent the experiment from collapsing.
John breaks down the episode’s highs: clever disguises, emotional beats (Tahani’s panic about being useful), Janet’s absence creating real managerial chaos, and how the episode balances big plot moves with character moments—then ranks where it lands in his Sitcom Rankings. Tune in for a full breakdown and verdict.
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🎮⚡ In this electrifying episode, John immerses listeners in the neon-lit world of Tron: Ares (2025), plugging it into his Action Movie Rankings system. A direct follow-up to Tron: Legacy, Ares delivers high-octane digital combat, labyrinthine visuals, and philosophical stakes—pitting humans against AI in a virtual war for the fate of reality itself.
John breaks down how Tron: Ares evolves the franchise: new tech concepts, daring world-building, and pulse-pounding action sequences inside the Grid. Does the film deliver the same wow factor as its predecessors—or get lost in its own circuitry? Join John as he programs its ranking in the world of sci-fi action epics.
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😂💘 In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John digs into The Mindy Project Season 2, Episode 18 — “Girl Crush.” Mindy and Danny are navigating the awkward new phase of their relationship (he wants to keep it quiet; she doesn’t), which sets up a lot of the episode’s tension and comedy.
Mindy also develops a literal “girl crush” on a high-profile OB/GYN (guest star Anna Gunn) and gets tempted by an offer to join a swanky celebrity practice — forcing her to weigh career ambition against loyalty to her team.
Meanwhile, the Shulman & Associates crew takes their medical bus into an underserved neighborhood to run free women’s health clinics, and workplace dynamics bubble under the surface as everyone reacts to Mindy’s possible exit.
John breaks down the episode’s mix of romantic awkwardness, career temptation, and the show’s ability to blend sharp laughs with genuinely sweet moments. Tune in to hear where “Girl Crush” lands in his Sitcom Rankings.
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🧾📚 John opens Season 3 with a classic Bundy cringe-comedy: Al discovers a library copy of The Little Engine That Could he borrowed decades ago — it’s been overdue since 1957, and returning it means facing the same stern librarian who humiliated him as a kid.
When Al tries to make good on his long-buried mistake, he learns the overdue fine has ballooned into a serious debt, and his attempts to fix things only dig him in deeper—sparking the embarrassment, schemes, and social fallout that the show mines for laughs.
John breaks down the episode’s strengths: Ed O’Neill’s comic timing as Al’s pride collapses, the way the writers turn a small, absurd premise into family-sized humiliation, and how the story reflects the show’s knack for turning shame into sitcom gold. Tune in to hear where “He Thought He Could” lands on his Sitcom Rankings.
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🎙️😇 John breaks down Season 4, Episode 4, a twisty, funny entry that turns the neighborhood upside down. A meek demon named Glenn shows up claiming he’s defecting — and drops a bomb: the Michael the humans trust is actually Vicky disguised in a Michael suit.
The group scrambles to prove who’s telling the truth. Janet builds a demon “lie detector” to test Glenn’s claims — but when she uses it, Glenn explodes into blue goo and begins the grotesque demon-growth cycle, proving the danger is real (and very messy).
Just when the team thinks they’ve solved the mystery, Jason spots the real spy: Janet herself is actually Bad Janet in disguise. With Janet compromised and the crew reeling, Michael and Jason prepare to take the fight to the Bad Place to save her — setting up a full-on rescue mission.
John unpacks the episode’s smart blend of paranoia, heart, and laugh-out-loud moments, and ranks how well this thriller-style outing holds up in the Sitcom Rankings. Tune in to hear where “Tinker, Tailor, Demon, Spy” lands.
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🎙️🌌 In this episode, John dives deep into James Cameron’s groundbreaking 2009 sci-fi epic Avatar. Set on the lush alien world of Pandora, the film follows paraplegic Marine Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) as he becomes part of the Avatar Program — a mission to connect with the planet’s indigenous Na’vi people. But as Jake grows closer to Neytiri (Zoe Saldana) and learns the ways of her people, he’s forced to choose between duty to his own kind and loyalty to the world he’s come to love.
John explores the film’s stunning visual achievements, environmental themes, and the revolutionary motion-capture technology that forever changed cinema. He also breaks down how Avatar stacks up in the world of action and sci-fi films — does its story hold up as strong as its spectacle? Tune in to find out where it lands on the Action Movie Rankings!
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🎙️💘 John dives into Season 2’s spicy chapter where Mindy and Danny finally try dating — but decide to keep it secret at work, which immediately creates tension and awkward misunderstandings. Danny’s insistence on privacy clashes with Mindy’s desire to be open, and things get messier when Danny’s former fling, Brooke, reappears (complicating feelings) and a high-profile doctor shows interest in poaching Mindy from the practice. The episode mines cringe comedy and relationship friction as office rumors, jealousies, and mixed signals spin the couple into a tricky spot. John breaks down the chemistry, the secrecy vs. honesty conflict, and whether “Be Cool” earns a top spot in his sitcom rankings.
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🚕🐴 John digs into Season 2, Episode 14—“Jim Gets a Pet”—where Reverend Jim catches the horse-racing bug after a lucky day at the track. He plunges his winnings into the long-shot he backed, buys the horse (affectionately renamed), and even tries to keep it in his tiny apartment—prompting equal parts worry and comic concern from the Sunshine Garage crew. The story ends on a darker, surprisingly poignant note when the gang discovers the horse has died, giving the episode an odd mix of slapstick, melancholy, and character depth.
John breaks down why this entry works: the episode turns a goofy premise into real emotional payoff for Jim, showcases the ensemble’s chemistry, and has been singled out by critics and fans as a season highlight. Tune in for a ranking that considers both the laughs and the unexpectedly tender moments.
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🎙️😌 In this episode, John tackles Season 4, Episode 3: “Chillaxing.” After the reboot of the experiments, the group discovers Chidi has become too relaxed—he’s no longer driven by ethical anxiety and is totally chill, to the point that he’s no longer useful in their mission to help the new humans. To shake him out of it, Eleanor and Michael enlist Jason to reveal his true, reckless nature and reintroduce moral stress into Chidi’s life. Meanwhile, Tahani tries to befriend John by treating him to luxury and status—but realizes that what he really needs is genuine connection.
John breaks down how this episode balances character growth, moral complexity, and humor, questioning whether Chidi’s “chill mode” threatens their whole plan—and if Tahani’s attempt to change helps or hurts John.
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🎬🏆 In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John tackles the ambitious 2025 action-thriller One Battle After Another, placing it on his Best Picture Rankings. Directed, written, and produced by Paul Thomas Anderson, the film stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro, Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor, and Chase Infiniti.
This modern epic follows Bob (DiCaprio), an ex-revolutionary living in paranoia off the grid with his teenage daughter Willa, after a powerful former enemy resurfaces and coerces Bob into a high-stakes rescue mission. One Battle After Another.
John dives deep into the film’s fusion of dark comedy, explosive action, and political allegory. He discusses the standout performances, the narrative tension between past idealism and present responsibility, and Anderson’s bold visual and tonal shifts. Is One Battle After Another a contender for the top of John’s Best Picture list—or does its scope overreach? Tune in to hear where it lands and why it’s igniting awards buzz.
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🎙️😂 John digs into Season 2’s “Indian BBW,” the second half of the French Me, You Idiot / Indian BBW two-parter. After Mindy and Danny finally confront the fallout from their kiss, Mindy discovers an old, embarrassing homemade sex video of hers (with Tom) circulating online. Horrified, she turns to Peter to help bury the clip and stop it from reaching Danny — which leads to a frantic, awkward attempt to control the damage.
Meanwhile, the episode’s B-plot finds Jeremy and Peter scheming to poach patients from a recently closed practice, creating classic office hijinks that play opposite Mindy’s crisis. The episode mixes cringe comedy with surprising heart as the characters navigate secrecy, jealousy, and loyalty. John breaks down the laughs, the awkward beats, and where this messy, emotional episode lands in his Sitcom Rankings.
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😂📺 In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John dives into Sitcom Rankings with the classic 1987 sitcom Married… With Children. He takes a look at Season 2, Episode 22, “All in the Family”, where Peggy’s parents, Ephraim and Wanker, drop in for a surprise visit. Things spiral quickly as Al has to deal not only with his in-laws overstaying their welcome but also with the clash of family values and Peggy’s quirky relatives. John explores the comedy, family dynamics, and how this episode captures the show’s offbeat, dysfunctional charm.
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