The S1E1 Podcast

Author: S1E1

Join us every week where well be picking a different sitcom and judging it solely on its very first televised episode. In doing so well be challenging ourselves to erase any knowledge of future episodes so we can deliver an unbiased opinion. At the end of each show well tell you if this is a show we would green light or cancel. Tune in to find out which mega shows wouldnt make the cut, what forgettable mistakes we give a pass, and who started exactly where they should be.
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S1E1: Going Dutch
Episode 255
Thursday, 26 February, 2026

Going Dutch is a comedy that premiered on FOX in January 2025. Starring Denis Leary as the loudmouthed and arrogant U.S. Army Colonel Patrick Quinn, who finds himself reassigned to a remote base in the Netherlands after his General hears an unfiltered rant at his expense. Far from the war zones of his past, Quinn is punished with a command position at the "least important Army base in the world", which happens to be led by his estranged daughter, Captain Maggie Quinn (Taylor Misiak). Critics and audiences greeted Going Dutch as a sharp, satirical take on military bureaucracy that successfully weaponizes Leary’s signature "cranky charmer" persona. Reviews highlighted the strong comedic chemistry between the lead trio, particularly Danny Pudi as Quinn’s dry-witted executive officer, Major Abraham Shah. Is this show going to be more "Army Strong" or just "Base-ic" with the boys? Listen as they deep dive the show’s pilot episode and find out if this deployment is worth the tour of duty. Starring: Denis Leary, Taylor Misiak, Danny Pudi, Laci Mosley, Hal Cumpston, Catherine Tate, Joe Morton, Dempsey Bryk, & Arnmundur Ernst Björnsson www.S1E1POD.com Instagram & X (Twitter): @S1E1POD