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Bob Newhart proceeds with caution, Coach gets a blast from the past, and Tim the Toolman Taylor may have invented \"ghosting!\" This week's trope is getting a visit from the ex!
Here's what we're watching:

The Bob Newhart Show S1 E5 \"Goodnight Nancy\"
Coach S1 E8 \"Parents Weekend\"
Home Improvement S2 E22 \"Ex Marks the Spot\"
My Name is Earl S1 E21 \"The Bounty Hunter\"

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The Bob Newhart Show S1 E5 \"Goodnight Nancy\"
Coach S1 E8 \"Parents Weekend\"
Home Improvement S2 E22 \"Ex Marks the Spot\"
My Name is Earl S1 E21 \"The Bounty Hunter\"

Meeting the Ex!

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