Spaced (UK): Season 1

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Channel 4 | Season Premiere Date: September 24, 1999

Starring: Katy Carmichael, Mark Heap, Jessica Hynes

Summary: Spaced is a sitcom like no other. The premise is simple enough: Daisy (Jessica Stevenson) and Tim (Simon Pegg) are out of luck and love, so pretend to be a couple in order to rent a flat together. Downstairs neighbour and eccentric painter Brian suspects someone's fibbing, and almost blows their cover with their lecherous lush of aSpaced is a sitcom like no other. The premise is simple enough: Daisy (Jessica Stevenson) and Tim (Simon Pegg) are out of luck and love, so pretend to be a couple in order to rent a flat together. Downstairs neighbour and eccentric painter Brian suspects someone's fibbing, and almost blows their cover with their lecherous lush of a landlady, Marsha. Fortunately he soon falls for Daisy's health-freak friend Twist, while Daisy herself goes ga-ga for pet dog Colin. Tim remains happily platonic with lifemate Mike; a sweet-at-heart guns 'n' ammo obsessive. The series is chock-full of pop culture references. In fact, each episode is themed after at least one movie, with nods to The Shining and Close Encounters of the Third Kind proving especially hilarious. Hardly five minutes goes by without a Star Wars reference, and every second of screen time from Bill Bailey as owner of the comic shop where Tim works is comedic gold. The look of the series is its other outstanding element, with slam-zooms, dizzying montages, and inspired lighting effects (often paying homage to the Evil Dead movies). It's an affectionate fantasy on the life of the twenty-something that's uncomfortably close to the truth.
The second series finds the gang at 23 Meteor Street a little older, but definitely none the wiser. Tim's career is hampered by severe hang-ups over The Phantom Menace. Daisy's career is just plain non-existent. There is still a spark of sexual tension between them, but it's overshadowed by Brian and Twist getting it on. Propelling the seven-episode series arc is the threat of Marsha discovering that none of the relationships are what they seem, Mike's increasing jealousy and a new love interest for Tim. That's the basis for a never-ending stream of in-jokes and references that easily match the quality of the first series. Tim has a Return of the Jedi flashback, then déjà vu in reliving the end of The Empire Strikes Back. There are spoofs of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Robocop, The Sixth Sense and comedy rival The Royle Family. There are guest spots from Bill Bailey, Peter (voice of Darth Maul) Serafinowicz and The League of Gentlemen's Mark Gatiss and Reece Shearsmith. Every episode is packed with highlights, but this series' guaranteed geek pant-wetting moments have to be the mock gun battles, slagging off Babylon 5 and learning that "The second rule of Robot Club is: no smoking." If you loved Shaun Of The Dead you'll love this.… Expand

Genre(s): Comedy

Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E7. Ends
Air Date: November 5, 1999
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S1:E6. Epiphanies
Air Date: October 29, 1999
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S1:E5. Chaos
Air Date: October 22, 1999

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Kolbzilla

Jan 25, 2016

In my opinion, one of the best sitcoms that has ever graced television. Pegg and Hynes (nee Stevenson) created such an interesting and lively world with "Spaced" that it is truly one of the most geek friendly of TV shows. The pop culture references aren't heavy handed or in your face, andIn my opinion, one of the best sitcoms that has ever graced television. Pegg and Hynes (nee Stevenson) created such an interesting and lively world with "Spaced" that it is truly one of the most geek friendly of TV shows. The pop culture references aren't heavy handed or in your face, and although very noticeable, will not turn off the non-geek who watches, but will still satisfy the most hardcore sci-fi fan.… Expand

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Starfighters76

Aug 9, 2012

Happily, they are not your average sitcom weirdo crazy group-stupid people. These folks are oddballs, yes, but they are oddballs trying to overcome great problems.

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python2000

Feb 3, 2013

A comedy gem which has gone down in history as THE modern Brit-com. Full of spoofs, references, parodies and outrageous silliness. Although some jokes may be too abstract for some to pick up on many strong film fans will get every single spoof in the whole run of 14 episodes.

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fakeshemp

May 11, 2011

Quite possibly one of the best sitcoms ever made. Simon Pegg and Nick Frost are hilarious, with absolutely perfect comedic timing. Delightful pop culture references are all over the place, everything from Evil Dead to Star Wars. Witty, quirky, original...this is British humor at it's finest!Quite possibly one of the best sitcoms ever made. Simon Pegg and Nick Frost are hilarious, with absolutely perfect comedic timing. Delightful pop culture references are all over the place, everything from Evil Dead to Star Wars. Witty, quirky, original...this is British humor at it's finest! Trust me, if you are any kind of geek, you'll love Spaced. "Oh my God...I've got some **** Jaffa cakes in my coat pocket!"… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: February 23, 2001
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: September 24, 1999
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  S1:E7. Ends
  Air Date: November 5, 1999
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  S1:E6. Epiphanies
  Air Date: October 29, 1999
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  S1:E5. Chaos
  Air Date: October 22, 1999
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  S1:E4. Battles
  Air Date: October 15, 1999
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  S1:E3. Art
  Air Date: October 8, 1999
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  S1:E2. Gatherings
  Air Date: October 1, 1999
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  S1:E1. Beginnings
  Air Date: September 24, 1999