TV SHOWS EPISODES TO WATCH WITH THE CLASSES

A1 Students

"Friends" - Episode: "The One Where They're Going to Party": This classic comedy follows a
group of friends in their twenties living in New York City. This episode is a good introduction to
the show and its characters, and it focuses on the group preparing to attend a party.

"The Big Bang Theory" - Episode: "Pilot": This comedy follows a group of nerdy friends who
work in science and technology fields. This episode is the first one and can be a good way to
introduce students to the show and its characters.

"New Girl" - Episode: "Pilot": This comedy follows a young woman who moves into a loft with
three male roommates. This episode is the first one and can be a good way to introduce students
to the show and its characters.

"Brooklyn Nine-Nine" - Episode: "Pilot": This comedy follows a team of detectives in a

Brooklyn police precinct. This episode is the first one and can be a good way to introduce
students to the show and its characters.

"Bob's Burgers" - Episode: "Human Flesh": This animated sitcom follows a family who runs a
struggling burger restaurant. This episode focuses on the family's efforts to save the restaurant
from a health inspector. The show uses simple language and visual gags that can be helpful for
comprehension.
"Friends" - Episode: "The One With The Sonogram At The End": This classic comedy follows a
group of friends in their twenties living in New York City. This episode focuses on the character
Rachel's pregnancy and can be a good way to introduce students to the show's format and to
vocabulary related to pregnancy and childbirth.

"How I Met Your Mother" - Episode: "Pilot": This comedy follows a group of friends in their late
twenties and early thirties living in New York City. This episode is the first one and can be a
good way to introduce students to the show and its characters.
"The Good Place" - Episode: "Pilot": This comedy follows a group of people who end up in the
afterlife and have to navigate its rules and quirks. This episode is the first one and can be a good
way to introduce students to the show and its premise.

"Modern Family" - Episode: "Pilot": This comedy follows the lives of three interconnected
families. This episode is the first one and can be a good way to introduce students to the show
and its characters.

"The Office" (US) - Episode: "Pilot": This mockumentary-style comedy follows the daily life of
employees at a paper company. This episode is the first one and can be a good way to introduce
students to the show and its characters.
A2 Students
"Friends" - Episode: "The One with the Embryos": For older students, "Friends" can be a good
choice for practicing listening and comprehension skills. This episode features a quiz game
between the friends, which can be a fun way to engage students.

"The Big Bang Theory" - Episode: "The Codpiece Topology": Another good choice for older
students, "The Big Bang Theory" follows a group of nerdy friends who work in science and
technology fields. This episode is one of the early ones and focuses on the group's social
awkwardness.

"The Office" - Episode: "Diversity Day": This comedy follows the daily life of office workers
and their boss. This episode is a classic and addresses issues related to diversity and cultural
differences.

"Friends" - Episode: "The One Where Ross Dates a Student": This classic comedy follows a
group of friends in their twenties living in New York City. This episode focuses on Ross's dating
life and can be a good way to practice listening and comprehension skills.

"Modern Family" - Episode: "The Bicycle Thief": This sitcom follows the daily life of a diverse
and modern family. This episode centers around a stolen bike and the family's reactions to the
situation.
"How I Met Your Mother" - Episode: "The Pineapple Incident": This comedy follows a group of
friends in their thirties as they navigate through their lives. This episode focuses on a mysterious
pineapple and can be a good way to engage students in conversation.

"Breaking Bad" - Episode: "Pilot": This drama follows a high school chemistry teacher who
turns to making and selling drugs to provide for his family. This episode is the first one and can
be a good way to introduce students to the show and its characters.

B1 Students

"Brooklyn Nine-Nine" - Episode: "Pilot": This comedy follows a team of detectives in a

Brooklyn police precinct. This episode is the first one and can be a good way to introduce
students to the show and its characters.

"Black Mirror" - Episode: "San Junipero": This science fiction anthology series explores the dark
side of technology and its impact on society. This episode follows two women who meet in a
virtual reality simulation and can be a good way to introduce students to the show and to discuss
topics related to technology and relationships.

"The Crown" - Episode: "Pilot": This historical drama follows the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.
This episode is the first one and can be a good way to introduce students to the show and to
discuss topics related to British history and culture.

"Breaking Bad" - Episode: "Pilot": This drama follows a high school chemistry teacher who
turns to cooking and selling methamphetamine to support his family after being diagnosed with
cancer. This episode is the first one and can be a good way to introduce students to the show and
to discuss topics related to crime and morality.

"Stranger Things" - Episode: "Chapter One: The Vanishing of Will Byers": This science fiction
horror series is set in the 1980s and follows a group of friends as they investigate supernatural
occurrences in their small town. This episode is the first one and can be a good way to introduce
students to the show and to discuss topics related to science fiction and horror.