Doctor Who Month continues as Tread Perilously materializes for the two-part Doctor Who tale "The Stolen Earth" & "Journey's End."

When Donna receives a message from Rose about a coming darkness, she and The Doctor land on Earth just in time to see it snatched away to somewhere else in space and time. While they try to find its location, The Doctor's friends still on the planet gather to face an invasion of Daleks. Will they prove Dalek creator Davros's suspicions about The Doctor? Or will the mad scientist once again end up a victim of Time? Also, will The Doctor and Rose reunite and will Donna ever be the same after this adventure?

Erik and Justin prepare for a Russell T. Davies story by comparing it to Steven Moffat's writing tendencies. Billie Piper proves to be a welcome return after years of Rose being one of the less likable companions. A discussion about the episode's momentum and J.J. Abrams breaks out. The Supreme Dalek earns a sketch all his own. Erik declares the appropriate social media platforms for Davies and Moffat and points out the slight difference in the 10.5 Doctor. Justin continues to champion Douglas Adams as a top-tier Doctor Who writer. The pair try to determine if Donna is the best of the modern Who companions and "the Guy Spectrum" is defined.

Tread Perilously's annual Doctor Who months returns with the 20th Anniversary special, "The Five Doctors."

When the Doctor discovers his previous selves are being plucked from time, he sets the TARDIS for Gallifrey. Meanwhile, on the Time Lord homeworld, The First, Second, and Third Doctors are reunited with friends and companions to brave the Death Zone -- a region of the planet host to deadly games and the Tomb of Rassilon, the greatest figure in Time Lord history. Will they discover he was a mad tyrant or will his wisdom aid the Doctors in defeating their true adversary? 

Episode writer Terrance Dicks gets compared to Robert Holmes. His references to Doctor Who history throughout the story also get examined. Justin disagrees with pairing the Second Doctor and the Brigadier. He also doubts the show was a phenomenon in 1983. The pair discuss the unending 80s revival and Tegan Jovanka's new look for the special. The unfortunate role for Sarah Jane Smith in the episode, Susan's almost-unacknowledged place in Doctor Who history, and the Welsh countryside also earn some chatter. Erik plants the idea of Tom Hiddleston as a younger First Doctor in Justin's mind. Actor Richard Hurndall, who plays the First Doctor in the special, gets a review all his own. Justin evaluates Turlough and a proposed new "Five Doctors" quickly becomes "The Six-and-a-Half Doctors."

Tread Perilously's crossover month concludes where superheroes and sitcoms collide -- an episode of I Love Lucy called "Lucy and Superman."

Little Ricky and his best friend, Stevie, will soon celebrate their birthdays, but Lucy and Stevie's mother enter an arms race to see who can throw the better party. Stevie's mother hires a clown and magician. Strapped for ideas, Lucy gets Ricky to reach out to Superman, a TV star they met while visiting Los Angeles. But when the Man of Steel initially turns down the offer to appear, Lucy takes it upon herself to become the Last Son of Krypton. Will her hare-brained scheme work or will the Man of Tomorrow come to her rescue?

Erik and Justin accept I Love Lucy's premise that Superman is a real celebrity who is both super-powered and a TV star. They also "'splain" the premise of the original three-camera sitcom. Both Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz are praised for their pioneering efforts. Their children, less so. Erik reveals the meaning of I Love Lucy to him, which differs greatly for Justin. Nikita Khrushchev's plan to create a Soviet Superman is revealed. Justin once again stumps for Hollywoodland. Erik tries to remember all the men who played Superman and Chris Knight continues to evolve into the devil.

Tread Perilously's Crossover month finally delivers on the long-promised look at the Bones and Sleepy Hollow crossover: "The Resurrection in the Remains" and "Dead Men Tell No Tales."

When the Bones team uncovers a headless corpse from the 18th Century next to the fresh corpse they were called to investigate, Abby Mills and Ichabod Crane make the drive from Sleepy Hollow to "assist" Brennan and Booth while also claiming rights to the dry bones. And once they arrange for transport, Brennan and Booth must help them uncover a 250-year-old mystery in order to stop Draugir from killing everyone in town.

Erik finally experiences Sleepy Hollow while Justin recalls why he even suggested this crossover in the first place all those years ago. The pair get lost in the weeds discussing "chummy" character crossovers. Justin considers why The Simpsons lost ground with the younger generations. Erik declares Ebony Dark'ness Dementia Raven Way to be one of the great literary characters. The clash of tones between the two shows sets the episodes apart. Americana proves to be a great source of comedy, as does Sleepy Hollow's Shannyn Sossamon. Justin offers one key pet peeve about Sleepy Hollow and the motion picture Flatliners becomes surprisingly important.

Tread Perilously's crossover month proves as a good excuse to examine episode seven of The Brady Bunch Variety Hour -- a crossover in its own right!

In the narrative sketches, the school-aged Brady kids meet the children from What's Happening!! when they are moved to the Bradys' studio classroom for the day. The actors always present as themselves, but the show tries very hard to make them behave as their characters. Nevertheless, the quick rapport between the two groups leads Peter to suggest the What's Happening!! kids be guests on the Bradys' variety program. Will Mike and Carol be as pleased? Also, will they be able to articulate why they don't want young actors who play kids from Watts on the show?

Paul Pakler from Paul and Corey Cross the Streams joins Erik and Justin for a look at 1970s variety television. Erik, being on assignment, must use a lower-quality microphone. Paul blames Richard Nixon (haroo!) for the enduring popularity of the Brady concept. Justin tries to find some modern personalities who could host a variety show. Erik blames Ken Ober for Susan Olsen's downward spiral. The horror of Alice's musical number is defined in detail and Rick Dees is almost ignored. Danielle Spencer proves to be the episode MVP and Fake Jan makes a small impression.

Tread Perilously's crossover month continues as Baby and the Mystery Machine collide in the Supernatural episode called "ScoobyNatural."

When Dean is awarded a widescreen TV for defeating a haunted dinosaur toy, he and Sam are transported into the animated reality of Scooby Doo, Where Are You! -- episode 16, "A Night of Fright Is No Delight" to be exact. While Sam frets about being a drawn character, Dean turns into a total fan even as he attempts to tempt Daphne away from Fred. But the merriment may get cancelled when the lighthearted events of the plot turn to real murder. Will a haunted television turn this crossover into something lethal?

Justin admits to never being a Muppets guy, but he shares Dean's affection for Scooby Doo. A discussion of children's cartoons and the Looney Tunes breaks out. Erik envisions voice actor Frank Welker's mobile recording studio. Justin argues for Velma Dinkley as a Bisexual Icon. Justin waxes about the musical chases in the original series. The Scooby Doo and Supernatural formats are examined. The tendency toward real estate developers as the villain is explained. Matthew Lillard once gets all the praise, as does Grey Griffin. Velma and Sam prove to be a fruitful pairing and Erik tries to figure out why the episode's animation leaves him cold.

Tread Perilously finally delivers the long-promised month of crossovers, starting with the Magnum P.I./Murder, She Wrote event -- "Novel Connection" & "Magnum on Ice."

When Robin Masters' latest house guests appear to be marked for assassination, Higgins does everything in his power to dissuade Magnum from digging into the case. As it happens, Masters' agent has brought in help of her own: Jessica Fletcher. And while Magnum keeps saying he doesn't want the case and Jessica maintains she is no investigator, the pair end up looking into the problem once Magnum stands accused of murdering a local he insists is the contract killer hired to kill one of the guests.

Erik and Justin plot a "Crisis of Infinite Podcasts." They also take another look at both Magnum and Murder, She Wrote as different types of detective shows. Higgins' absolute fascination with Jessica proves to be the crossover's greatest asset -- and that's considering the presence of Jessica Walter in the guest cast! The strange ending of the Magnum episode leads Erik to suspect a "safety" conclusion was filmed for syndication. The mystery of Robin Masters is once again explored. Wolverine proves to be a bad man. Tom Selleck's leading man quality is appraised and Ronny Cox leads the "untrustworthy screen presence" chart.

Tread Perilously's first Grab Bag month of the year concludes with a look at the infamous Mrs. Columbo via the episode called "A Riddle for Puppets."

When ventriloquist and puppet maker Victor March is murdered, police are baffled by the killing. They believe it's a robbery, but Kate Columbo suspects something else when she meets March's former protege, Noel Abbott. A ventriloquist of some renown, he has seemingly lost control of his dummy, who both refuses to do their routines and openly admits he hates Abbott. But this is all just Abbott externalizing his own issues, right? Will Kate be able to wrangle a confession for Abbott or will his dummy squeal?

Erik's Kate Mulgrew impression gets a workout. The difference between Kate Columbo and Mrs. Columbo is explored. Justin delivers more understanding about Night Court. Both outline a 1950s version of The Terminator. Another reason why Mulgrew was miscast as Columbo's wife is discovered. Ventriloquism turns out to be a virulent disease. Pinhead returns to reveal more of Hell's hierarchy and why improv is so important. A special warning is issued about the Black Forest. A portal of weeds opens when the pair try to explain "Clown can't talk" and Crackers the Demon Puppet makes his debut.

Tread Perilously's first Grab Bag month of 2023 takes a look at the original Night Court with an episode called "It's Just a Joke."

When Dan's favorite comedian is hauled into court for obscenity by a headline-grabbing reverend, Harry sees it as an open-and-shut First Amendment case. But when the comedian -- Monte Potter, aka "The Potty Man" -- goads Harry into holding him for contempt, the judge begins to suspect there is more to this case than meets the eye. Will he be able to suss out the truth and discover the possibility of collusion? Meanwhile, Bull self-publishes his autobiography.

Erik sets up the wrong microphone, proving his purchases for the studio were indeed correct. Gerd Shockley returns to prove there was no collusion. Wahl's Herring Candy also returns with a surprise twist. The pair prove to be comedy historians with references to Bill Hicks, Sam Kinison, Richard Jeni, Ray Combs, and more. The Manhattan night court turns out to be real. Memories of Night Court's original run on NBC are exchanged; Justin turns out to know a lot about it. Erik reveals his dislike of Linda Ronstadt. The real life equivalents of the plot's comedian and the reverend are explored and Tex-Mex haggis becomes a new delicacy.

The final Patreon request of January takes Tread Perilously to an episode of The Librarians called "And The Fables of Doom."

The Librarians make their way to the Pacific Northwest when a seemingly ordinary bridge accident leads to something decidedly out of the ordinary: a bridge troll. But the creature is just one aspect of a decidedly weird town where the sheriff is getting more wolfish by the day, Bo Beep has lost her sheep, and the mayor goes for his morning job sans tracksuit. Jenkins begins to suspect a certain magical object as the cause of the problems -- will it absorb the other Librarians into its realm of stories?

Erik and Justin immediately get derailed by discussing Evangeline Lilly's latest career move. They also laud Librarians stars Rebecca Romijn, John Larroquette, Lindy Booth and episode director Jonathan Frakes. Frank Miller gets raked over the coals for certain contributions to culture. The pair try to figure out The Librarians premise from the episode and their limited knowledge of the prior Librarian TV Movies. The connections to Leverage and Star Trek are discussed. Night Court is also referenced. Naturally, a Star Wars detour happens. Erik finds a place for The Librarians in the TV landscape and Merlin appears to say his famous Excalibur line.

Tread Perilously's next Patreon request leads to infernal Los Angeles for an early episode of Lucifer called "Sweet Kicks."

Despite the possibility of becoming mortal, Lucifer Morningstar uses his connection to a new case as a means of ingratiating himself with the LAPD and becoming Decker's partner. The case: a woman trampled to death after shots were fired at celebrity shoe designer Benny Choi's latest fashion show (where Lucifer was a guest). Suspects include members of the Latin Kings and Asian Boys street gangs, but Decker's gut and Lucifer's ability to suss out desires make both options less likely. Is it really Choi's old pal, recently released from prison for a crime Choi committed, or someone even closer to the shoemaker?

Justin cannot get over the fact the literal Devil is a character on this show. Erik expresses his love for the Lucifer comic book and his reservations about turning it into a Fox cop show. He also confuses Tim Matheson and Timothy Hutton. Justin finds himself tickled by the program's revised premise. The "unreasonably sexy" quotient also helps. Decker gets diagnosed with Skyler White Syndrome. Erik's knowledge about various Devils slips out. Original Tommy's once again get thrown under the bus. Hilarious generic gang names lead to a wild discussion in the weeds and memories of The Warriors video game emerge.

Tread Perilously's month of prestige fantasy series dreams of The Sandman and the episode called "The Doll's House."

While taking a census of the Dreaming, Lucienne hears tell of a Dream Vortex that could threaten the whole of the domain and the waking world. Morpheus is already aware of the problem and learns it is focused on a human woman named Rose Walker. For her part, Rose is grieving the recent death of her mother, looking for her estranged brother, and on a flight to England to meet Unity Kincaid, who has her own reasons for finding Rose and her brother. Will all these confluences matter or is it more of Desire's petty scheming?

Erik and Justin immediately get lost talking about the original Watchmen and the Sandman comics. Erik recalls some of his comic book origins. An explanation of the Endless leads in strange directions. Accents are criticized. Justin finds fault with the actors playing Rose and Lyta. He also offers an odd alternative casting choice for Gilbert. John Galt turns out to be the truest nightmare. Yet more Andor discussion occurs. The pair introduce new rules for talking to certain writers. Philosophies are discussed and Gerd Shockley begins a startling transformation.

Tread Perilously's Halloween month crosses the border into Canada for a special internet-only episode of Degrassi: The Next Generation, "The Curse of Degrassi."

When the ghost of Rick Murray awakens before the Harvest Dance, he possesses Holly J to get his revenge on Spinner and some of the other kids. Will it bring Mia and Jane closer together after drifting apart? Will it prevent other teens from making out in a supply closet? And will it allow Spinner to realize he's an actor in a non-continuity Halloween special of a Canadian teen drama?

Erik and Justin brace themselves for the 2000s nostalgia wave, even as they still have problems with a lot of turn-of-the-century styles. Erik reveals his dislike of fashions from Georgian period England. Justin reveals the episode writer/director's connection to Degrassi Junior High. The pair discuss the premise of nearly all Degrassi shows. Justin also goes on a Friday Night Lights tear thanks to the slightest provocation. Erik also tries to figure out how the special was produced for a website. He also attempts a Nina Dobrev impression. Justin provides a more accurate account of what happened to Rick and a new contender to play Doom enters the arena.

Tread Perilously's month of Halloween TV continues with the 30 Rock episode "Stone Mountain."

When Jack becomes displeased with Liz Lemon's attempts to find a new cast member, a folksy encounter with Kenneth the Page leads him to Stone Mountain, Georgia for "real American" humor. Liz is with him, of course, but a bad sandwich leaves her in the grips of Peppy Bizmilk. Will Jack's chosen local talent, a ventriloquist, be what TGS needs? Or will he learn some sort of lesson about his assumptions of the South? Meanwhile, Toofer, Frank, and Lutz try to sneak into Gay Halloween and Tracy becomes obsessed with the Rule of Threes.

Justin is determined to get cancelled. He also freely admits there are problematic elements to Tina Fey's comedy. It leads to a discussion of the Fantasy genre's love affair with monarchy. Erik also discusses the problem with "the redneck voice." Justin recalls the comedy of the 2000s. Despite not being in the episode, James Marsden gets a shoutout. The pair also, once again, praise Jane Krakowski. They also compare the chuckle in various parts of the country and try to imagine Tituss Burgess as a Star Trek character. Also, unkind things about Jimmy Fallon may be said.

Tread Perilously begins a month of Halloween episodes with a look at My So-Called Life's "Halloween."

Although discouraged in her own mind to wear a costume at school, Angela Chase ends up dressed a teen from 1963 -- the same year Nicky Driscoll supposedly died while trying to hang something from the rafters in the gym. Inspired by the story, Rayanne Graff convinces everybody (and Tino) to meet up at the school and do some sort of prank in Driscoll's honor. But when Tino fails to appear, she, Angela, and Brian Krakow invade the school anyway. And once inside, Angela comes face-to-face with Nicky Driscoll.

Justin wants to know more about Tino. Erik's dislike of Brian Krakow and Jordan Catalano re-emerges. He also admits to dating someone a lot like Rayanne Graff. Geography Corner centers on photogenic Los Angeles area high schools. Justin recognizes Lindsay Sloane in a small role. The pair also try to get back into 1990s speech patterns. Justin reveals an unlikely character as his favorite. Erik's habit of low-effort Halloween costumes comes up again. Justin tries to make sense of Brian Krakow. Both devise a new suburban thriller film for Claire Danes and the pushback against genuine emotions in the era gets examined or, like, something.

Tread Perilously's annual Star Trek month concludes with the Star Trek: Strange New Worlds episode "The Elysian Kingdom" -- the lowest rated hour according to IMDb.

While analyzing a nebula, the Enterprise becomes stuck and its crew re-assembled as characters from a fairy tale Dr. M'Benga reads to his daughter. Recast as the King from the story -- but still cognizant of who he really is -- M'Benga soon encounters Captain Pike as the cowardly chamberlain, Spock as an evil Wizard, Lt. Ortegas as the faithful knight, Lt. Noonien-Singh as the flighty, but friendly princess of a nearby realm, and Cadet Uhura as the wicked queen. Will M'Benga sort out why this is happening and why Chief Engineer Hemmer also maintains his sense of self?

Erik ends up high on a vaccine reaction while Justin takes advantage of the situation via a joke well past its freshness date. Both also gush about the series, their favorite of modern Star Trek. A Sons of Anarchy detour also occurs. Erik learns a new term and works very hard to remember the name "Lawrence Tierney." Geography Corner turns into an inspection of LA-area revival theater restrooms. Pike's would-be smugness and excitement to be in space are examined. The problem of prestige TV comes up and the pair weep once more for Boromir.

Tread Perilously's Star Trek month continues with a look at the Star Trek: Lower Decks episode "Veritas."

The Lower Deckers find themselves guests of a lizard-like alien attempting to ascertain the truth about the Cerritos's recent mission. Each ensign can only speak to their experiences -- which include Mariner and Boimler sneaking back onto the bridge and making some bad calls, Tendi becoming "the cleaner," and Rutherford half-experiencing a Gorn wedding. Will their scraps of stories lead to a satisfactory answer for the alien? Or will the actual truth of their deposition lead to something far weird than they expect?

Justin's second run-in with Lower Decks goes slightly better than his first, but Erik is uninterested in changing his opinion. Instead, they attempt to find the veritas in the Don't Worry Darling press debacle. Chris Pine goes up in rank on the Chris list. Erik discusses the rigors of film festivals. Justin reveals his dislike of Jack Quaid. Second generation actors are, of course, discussed. Gerd Shockley celebrates his birthday (sort of). Erik argues that people have forgotten what a truly stoned person looks like. Justin admits he worries about his friends and the "dumb reasoning" of California Class spaceships proves impressive.

Tread Perilously's month of modern Star Trek continues with the lowest rated episode of Star Trek: Picard, "Monsters."

After being hit with a car by Noonian Soong's ancestor, Jean-Luc Picard's mind gets lost in his robot body and it is up to Tallinn to find him within the inner recesses of his consciousness. Meanwhile, Picard takes an hour of therapy with a familiar-looking Starfleet counselor. Will their discussion shed any light on Picard's attachment issues? And back in the real world, Seven and Raffi try to find the semi-assimilated Dr. Jurtati -- who will soon become the Borg Queen -- and Rios debates letting his new friends know that he is from the future.

Justin attempts to construct a more accurate representation of Picard's mind. Jay Karnes makes a welcome appearance. Erik's disappointment in this episode of Picard is palpable. The pair make an unplanned detour to Obi-Wan Kenobi. Erik also veers into a discussion of Stanley Kubrick. Jeri Ryan once again proves to be MVP. The episode's structure gets criticized despite Justin feeling the pace was on point. Patrick Stewart's age earns a comment. Stereotypical liquors are discussed and Justin offers the most extended sports metaphor ever used on Tread Perilously.

Tread Perilously's summer Patreon request month leads to a forgotten corner of 1970s television with the Movin' On episode called "The Cowhands."

When Sonny Pruitt and an old friend challenge each other to rodeo antics, the friend ends up in the hospital. Pruitt agrees to move the rodeo to a nearby town and take care of the cashbox. Soon enough, the rodeo owner's ex-wife appears to take charge and admit she was always sweet on Pruitt. Can they get the rodeo ready for a key show? Also, will they be able to keep their young hot-shot bullrider from singing with a bigger promoter?

Erik and Justin get lost in the 1970s of it all. Justin attempts to figure out Movin' On's premise from the episode itself. Gene Simmons claims a most grandiose invention. The career of Claude Akins gets some examination. Santa Clarita does not fare well in a geography corner analysis. The pair try to determine the title of a rodeo emcee. They also re-imagine the episode's plot with John D. Cort and Eddie from Baywatch. A Martinez appears as the young rider and Tina Louise proves to be the episode MVP. Also, John Wayne gets his just deserts.

Tread Perilously's semi-annual Patreon subscriber request month begins its summer edition with a look at the Scream Queens episode called "Chainsaw."

As the university tries to distance itself from the recent deaths, the Red Devil mascot is replaced with Coney, the whimsical soft serve ice cream cone. Meanwhile, Grace and Zayday continue to search for Chanel #2, Chanel #1 discovers a new way to attract Chad Radwell, and Chanel #5 has a spiritual awaken after a sex act. Chad Radwell, meanwhile, convinces his frat brothers that the best way to defeat the Red Devil is to challenge him openly on the street. Will his gambit pay off?

Chad Radwell becomes the character find of 2015. Justin discusses how the show simultaneously takes place in that year and 2005. He also stumbles on the greatest never-made 1980s high school movie. Erik tries to recall the various Scream killers. The pair gets lost in Go for a moment ... again. Pinhead briefly becomes the dean of health at a small, mid-western college. A Riverdale seance occurs. The presence of Lea Michelle is noted while Emma Roberts proves to be the perfect choice for her character. But will executive producer Ryan Murphy's track record prove to be a hindrance in the long run?

Tread Perilously's summer Grab Bag month concludes with the first episode of Cop Rock.

When the LAPD busts in on an alleged crack den, an alleged rap song breaks out. The next morning, a woman arrested at the den pleads with officers to let her go for the sake of her baby, who was also taken into custody at the crack den. Meanwhile, all the men who were running the operation have gone free on an overcrowding technicality and all the cops are livid -- but not livid enough to sing. Instead, a musical breaks out at an unrelated trial and the local CSI sings a ballad about his unlikely marriage to the cutest patrol officer in Rampart Division. It might be a gritty crime drama, but it's also Cop Rock!

Erik and Justin finally see a verifiable portal into Hell. Both try to stave off the madness by recounting similarities to The Shield's much better pilot. Rampart Division is explained even as horror icons like Fred Krueger join its ranks. Justin argues the CSI is the best singer while Erik falls for a poorly realized song about graft in the mayor's office. Ronny Cox may or may not appear at some point. Urine becomes a runner and George Clooney once again succeeds in his mission.

Tread Perilously's summer Grab Bag month continues with its first look back at Space: Above and Beyond -- an episode called "Level of Necessity."

When an operation on planet Daedelus ends with heavy casualties, Lt. Colonel McQueen notes Damphousse's "anomalous intuition" for saving the 58th Squadron. The notation in his mission report attracts the attention of Colonel Matthew Burke, chief of the largely-discredited Psy-Ops department. He's convinced Damphousse's intuition is the proof of precognitive abilities he's been looking for and arranges for the squad to return to Daedelus for a hit-and-run mission. Will putting the grunt in danger unlock the secret powers of her mind? And will anyone survive their fifth trip to the alien-controlled world?

Erik and Justin can't get over the episode's notion that lovable character actor Richard Kind can play a heavy. The pair also recall the monthly Comic Book & Science-Fiction Convention at the Shrine Auditorium. Erik's doppelganger ends up part of the discussion. The cast of Space: Above and Beyond prove to be knock-offs, off-brands, and potentially the greatest problem with the series as a whole. Erik and Justin attempt to recast Colonel Matthew Burke. Dan O'Bannon makes another unexpected appearance and Giovanni Ribisi becomes a psychic friend.

Another Tread Perilously Grab Bag month begins with an episode of Baywatch called "Muddy Waters."

The Ballad of John D. Cort continues as Cort must make back a favor to Mitch by teaching the new class of lifeguards at Raging Waters in San Dimas, CA. But Cort, being Cort, pulls Eddie into the job, who in turn attracts the eye of a trainee and the ire of another. Mitch, meanwhile, plans for Hobie's class to visit Baywatch and Captain Thorpe seeks to fire Shauni after a photo of her at a guard tower ends up in a swimsuit calendar.

Geography Corner starts early as Erik and Justin discuss Raging Waters in San Dimas, CA. They also take a break to discuss Ms. Marvel. Justin is still surprised Baywatch had a writers room. The pair also end up discussing the Scott Bakula classic, Color of Night, and the films of Clive Barker. The career of Monte Markham gets examined. Eddie once again ends up looking like the worst. Erik argues for Erika Eleniak 's talent as a TV actor. Captain Thorpe's descent into madness continues. Justin finally faces a full Mitch Buchannon storyline and theorizes how the presence of Cort would change Predator.

Tread Perilously's month of reactionary PSA television concludes with the two-part episode of What's Happening!! called "Doobie or Not Doobie."

When Rerun fails to obtain tickets to a Doobie Brothers concert at the high school, he runs into a man offering him three front-row tickets in exchange for recording the show. Initially excited, he gets cold feet when Raj interviews the band and learns of the evils in bootleg recordings. Unfortunately, his concerns are of no concern to the bootlegers, who threaten violence if he doesn't follow through and tape the performance. Will the power of Michael McDonald save Rerun, Raj, and Dwayne?

Justin comes up with an interesting take on Rerun. Erik discusses the prevalence of "fat humor" in the series. The use of the term "soda shop" leads to a discussion of teen hangouts across the 20th Century. Erik recalls the strange truth of high school gyms as rock venues. The Michael McDonald voice makes a special appearance. His fashion choices get critiqued, as do those of the rest of the band. Micheal Douglas's infamous humblebrag gets dissected. Raj's sister Dee proves to be a sorceress with her dry delivery and What's Happening!!'s "next time on" segment proves surprisingly long. But will Justin's heart be open to the message of the Doobie Brothers?

Tread Perilously's month of reactionary PSA television continues with the 1982 TV movie Desperate Lives.

When high school guidance counselor Eileen Phillips spots 10th Grader Scott Cameron stoned to high heaven on their first day of school, she decides to get serious about the drug problem on campus. But the school administrators are so apathetic, even a girl running out of a second story window while high on PCP cannot get them to change things. Will Eileen's continued pressure -- and her decision to bring down a local pusher -- offer a ray of hope? Also, is she actually the main character or is it Scott?

Erik realizes he chose the wrong anti-PCP movie. Justin uses the film as proof that both he and Erik grew up breathing poisoned air. He also accuses special guest star Helen Hunt of having "HOA face." Justin recalls the best ways to transport Warhammer miniatures. Erik gets close to understanding the anxiety epidemic. The depiction of Scott's "middle class" family leads to a discussion about the middle class and the obvious family issues the film's script is avoiding. The pair try to recall if they've ever been to the Newhall Playland and the power of the 1980s once again makes itself known.

Tread Perilously's month of reactionary PSA television continues with an ABC Afterschool Special called "The Day My Kid Went Punk."

When dweeby band nerd Terry Warren gets a summer job as a day camp counselor at a mountain resort, he takes the opportunity to rethink his image. Trading in his terrible glasses for contacts, Hagger slacks for black jeans, and collared shirts for a ripped-up tee, he goes full Sid Vicious -- much to the displeasure of his employers and his parents. Will the Warrens assume he's doing this for no good reason or will they have a thoughtful discussion about going punk?

Erik and Justin immediately get lost discussing some of their favorite punk and post-punk acts. Gene Simmons and Ace Frehly make special appearances. Justin notes the Big Lib energy in the special. Erik reveals when he was done with The Cure. Jay Underwood gets surprise praise even as memories of The Boy Who Could Fly leads to a tangent. A Stranger Things discussion also breaks out. Justin recounts the meeting of Nick Cave and Nicolas Cage. A brief Geography Corner ponders where the well-to-do part of the Valley was in The Karate Kid and Terry's fashion choices get critiqued.

Tread Perilously begins a month of television reacting poorly to social trends with the 1967 episode of Dragnet called "The LSD Story."

When Sgt. Joe Friday and his partner, Officer Frank Gannon, take a call concerning a young man with a painted face "eating the bark off trees" at a nearby park, they make their first contact with Blue Boy. Sure, he has a real name and comes from a fairly affluent family, but Blue Boy's fascination with LSD gets in Friday's craw -- particularly as there is no law against possessing, making, or distributing the hallucinogenic compound. But then the laws finally go into effect six month later, Friday and Gannon make a bee-line to Blue Boy. What they find at his drug den will not surprise you.

Erik attempts to explain the month's theme while Justin calls out the 1960s. Both join the anti-Hippie crusade. A History Corner leads to a mention of William Jennings Bryan. The pair also get deep into the weeds about cop shows. Justin calls out the sexlessness of Dragnet and Joe Friday for being a killjoy. Erik reveals his reticence to start the new season of Stranger Things and Duke from G.I. Joe ends up facing H.R.

Tread Perilously's Backdoor Pilot month concludes with The Brady Bunch's one and only attempt to sell another show -- an episode called "Kelly's Kids."

When Mike and Carol's friends, Ken and Kathy Kelly, move in a few doors down, they announce they are adopting a son, Matt. After his first night home in their new home, they discover he misses his close friend, Dwayne and Steve. Kathy convinces Ken to adopt one of the boys, but when they discover Dwayne is Black and Steve is Asian, the plan changes. The Kellys adopt both and soon discover the choice is unpopular with a NIMBY next door neighbor. Will it convince the boys to run away?

Justin, at long last, finally experiences his first episode of The Brady Bunch, but Erik still finds a way to make it anything but a true Brady episode. Geography Corner warps space and time as both Erik and Justin attempt to fit the Brady house completely into reality. The social mores of 1974 get examined at length. The Brady Bunch movies also come into play. Mickey Cohen makes a surprise appearance. Unexpected takes on Chip 'n' Dale: Rescue Rangers and The Batman occur and Justin examines a certain culture of passive-aggressiveness.

Tread Perilously's Backdoor Pilot month continues with an episode of Who's The Boss? called "Charmed Lives."

Angela heads out to San Francisco to deal with the Vionelli Foods account. She thinks she's found the perfect "Princess" Vionelli in the form of Joyce Columbus (special guest star Fran Drescher). But when Mr. Vionelli catches sight of would-be photographer Lauren Sullivan (Donna Dixon), the plan changes. Will Joyce be able to win back the contract, the clothing stipend, and the apartment? Or will she and Lauren figure out a way to share the charmed life of Princess Vionelli? Also, will the story be strong enough to launch a series of its own?

Erik and Justin immediately get lost in the racism of H.P. Lovecraft and imagining the Italian Elder Gods. The derailing continues with discussions of the new Kids in the Hall and the Fourteenth Doctor, Ncuti Gatwa. Erik's recollections of Drescher trying the "Charmed Lives" pilot three times leads to a hypothesis about her eventual success. Justin offers an unfavorable evaluation of Dixon's performance. Credited episode writer Paul Haggis comes into sharp focus as certain shortcomings are analyzed. Justin casts Drescher in a 1980s Harley Quinn film and a beloved Disney character makes an unexpected appearance.

Tread Perilously's month of backdoor pilots continues with The Facts of Life's attempt to backdoor reboot itself in its final half-hour -- an episode called "The Beginning of the Beginning."

When Blair learns Eastland is due to close, she cashes in her trust fund to buy the school. She quickly learns operating a private academy is anything but easy thanks to dwindling enrollment and a mansplaining science teacher. To save the enterprise, she decides to admit boys. Surprisingly, the addition of a whole gender is less of an issue than a girl who wants to be expelled. Will Blair learn how to be Mrs. Garrett in time to save her pupil?

Paul Pakler of Paul and Corey Cross the Streams joins Erik and Justin for another visit to Peekskill. He credits the show's theme song for a deep philosophical tie. Justin decides the Facts of Life TV movies are more entertaining. The trio tries to unravel the mystery of Juliette Lewis. They also fondly remember character actor Kathleen Freeman. Continuity flubs point out just how little such things matter in the late 1980s. Erik recalls the time Elijah Wood stalked him at Comic-Con. Paul finds the one funny joke about Shirley MacLaine's 1980s New Age adventures and Justin recasts Seth Green as Bud Bundy.

Tread Perilously's Doctor Who month continues with "Arc of Infinity."

When an antimatter creature attempts to merge with The Doctor, his TARDIS is recalled to Gallifrey. The High Council of Time Lords intends to terminate The Doctor to prevent the creature from succeeding in its plan, but it might just be a ruse perpetrated by a Time Lord in league with the anti-matter entity. Meanwhile, Tegan flies to Amsterdam to hang out with her cousin, Colin. But will his plan to sleep in a pumping station lead her to a reunion with The Doctor? Oh, and why does the commander of the Gallifreyan guard seem so familiar?

Drew Siragusa from Fanbase Press joins Erik and Justin to discuss the story and his hypothesis about its connection to a New Series favorite monster. Justin invents a new role for Tegan thanks to her costume change. Erik explains the existence of writer Johnny Byrne. His reasoning for watching "Arc of Infinity" is also revealed. Drew and Justin debate whether or not Tegan's cousin is meant to be Australian. Everyone tries to figure out why the cousin was in Amsterdam to begin with. Justin speaks out against whale clubbing and, as it turns out, The Doctor always worked for Division.

Tread Perilously's Doctor Who month continues with the Fourth Doctor adventure known as "Nightmare of Eden."

The randomiser forces the TARDIS to land on a starliner already in the midst of trouble. It's collided with a small freighter, leaving the two ships in a trans-dimensional tangle. The Doctor quickly volunteers to separate the ships, but his efforts keep getting thwarted by other problems like a squirrely zoologist who is using a dimension compression device for his research, a smuggler trading in the most addictive and deadly drug in the cosmos, and a pair of bumbling excise officers who would love to get promoted by pinning all of the problems on The Doctor.

Erik's disappointment in Chris Chibnall gets yet another airing. Lalla Ward once again proves to be the MVP. Romana's extensive wardrobe leads to an interesting discussion about her lack of an iconic look. The old io9 episode rankings get referenced. Strange performances get celebrated, as does the two-person act of The Doctor and Romana. Erik tries to find all the Douglas Adams additions to the story (as he was script editor at the time) while still trying to give writer Bob Baker his due. The Child Compressor returns and Tread Perilously discovers Waahl's Herring Candy.

Tread Perilously's Women First month concludes with an episode Ally McBeal called "Story of Love."

When Ally kicks another woman while she's down, she ends up defending her in court on a previous assault case. The eerie parallels to her own dilemma concerning sometimes client George Madison (guest star John Ritter) and Elaine are purely coincidental. Meanwhile, Cage is training his frog, Stefan, for the upcoming regionals. But when he ends up flushed down the toilet, it is up to the rest of the office to both let Cage know and help him grieve the sudden amphibious loss. But is this story meant to be as whimsical and funny as Ally's plot?

Erik and Justin finally watch an episode of Ally McBeal and come away with some surprising takes. The coward David E. Kelly is once again tried for his crimes. Peter MacNicol proves a favorite. Justin notes the way Ally McBeal disappeared from television history. Erik recalls the years he stopped watching TV. The brief moment of Natasha Gregson Wagner gets examined, as does the phenomenon of "Hooked on a Feeling." The pair also debate the merits of Courtney Thorne-Smith's presence in film and television and Bing Crosby emerges as a villain.

Tread Perilously's Women First month looks back at one of the greatest sitcoms of all time: The Mary Tyler Moore Show. Unfortunately, they do it with an episode called "Son of 'But Seriously, Folks.'"

After quitting Chuckles the Clown and bombing out with Mary some months earlier, Wes Callison returns to take a job in the newsroom. Mary is initially thrilled as she always thought there was more to him than writing jokes, but it soon becomes clear he's more fixated on her than bigger career horizons. Will Mary stop his increasingly creepy preoccupation with her or will it all end with comical results?

Despite loving the series overall, Erik immediately sees why this is the lowest rated episode on IMDb. Justin finds one laugh during its runtime. The blame is put squarely at the feet of Jerry Van Dyke. Chuckles the Clown makes a surprising on-screen appearance. Justin recasts one person in Ordinary People. The prominence of the flat-fronted toupee in the 1970s gets examined. A surprising number of Marvel characters make their way to Minneapolis. The pair come to terms with the new definition of "drip" and a Chuck Cunningham sighting gets confirmed.

Tread Perilously's Women First month continues with a Designing Women episode called "The Pride of Sugarbakers."

When Sugarbakers sponsors a junior league softball team, Mary Jo agrees to coach. Unfortunately, her style is more suited for a Pee Wee league. After the team loses six games, Julia suggests a more aggressive system which favors her protegee, Randa. Will it work? And will Mary Jo discover she needs to be more competitive? Will it have an effect on her son, Quinton, a comically inept ball player? Meanwhile, Suzanne tries to protect her new Cadillac from foul balls and Carlene recalls her childhood days of playing ball with a "puhtatuh."

Erik immediately calls the temperature on talk radio in the early 1990s. He also empathizes with Delta Burke. Justin recalls fond memories of watching the series as a child -- one of the few he was allowed to see when he was young. Gerd Shockley comes out against Designing Women creator Linda Bloodworth-Thomason for surprising reasons. Justin's memories of Dixie Carter's time on Diff'rent Strokes gets confirmed by Erik. A discussion about The Big Lebowski breaks out. Memories of the Thomasons' connections to the Clintons lead down a very specific rabbit hole and character actor Dennis Burkley gets a special spotlight.

Tread Perilously's Women First month continues with an episode of The Golden Girls called "Mister Terrific."

After meeting him at the mall, Rose starts dating local afternoon children's show host Mister Terrific. He's not a DC superhero, but he does seem to believe in his television persona to an unsettling degree. When Dorothy laments her summer job prospects, Mister Terrific suggests she try out as his show's educational advisor. Her comments lead to a change in the program's direction and Mister Terrific is swiftly fired. Can Dorothy get him his job back? Will his reality break? Will Rose acknowledge his major problem?

Although Justin and Erik love The Golden Girls, the episode leaves a few things to be desired -- even if it is better than its IMDb rating suggests. The New Gods come up thanks to switched wires. The death of Roy Fokker also comes into play for some reason. The pair try to recall what 1980s sitcoms were really like. It eventually leads to some '80s horror movie appreciation. Erik does his very specific Goofy impression. Justin offers some good trivia answers. They also outline the perfect design of the main characters and discuss the reasons a Golden Girls reboot would be nearly impossible today even if it can be easily cast.

Tread Perilously begins a month of Women First television shows with an episode of Maude called "The Slumlord."

When a man pickets in front of Maude's house, she discovers Walter invested in a slum. After inviting the man in, she harangues Walter into divesting his interest in the building. But the news spreads quickly around the neighborhood with her grandson unable to go to school and frenemy Dr. Arthur Harmon congratulating Walter on his choice to get into property. But what will Maude do when she learns she also signed the papers to the deal?

Erik and Justin pick apart the Maude theme song. They also try to determine if the show knows Maude is wrong in this situation. Florida Evans (played by the great Esther Rolle) proves to be the MVP with just two short scenes. Erik determines the Two Absolutes. Justin offers a timely Eurovision update. Maude and Walter's socioeconomic status comes into question -- as does Tread Perilously's adherence to the Podcaster Handbook. The styles of the early 1980s get properly criticized. Both Erik and Justin praise the episode's overall message -- being a slumlord is bad -- but debate how well it lands. Erik invokes Richard Stark's Parker for an explanation of TV inflation and learns a surprising fact about Taxi.

Tread Perilously's Grab Bag month concludes with a return to Baywatch for "We Need A Vacation."

When Craig complains about splitting his time between being a lifeguard, a lawyer, and a husband, John D. Cort suggests going to Mexico for a quick vacation. As it happens, he's already planning to take Eddie there to teach him some surfing. Instead of surf and relaxation, they end up in the mythical Mexico that only exists in film and television. Meanwhile, Hobie gets the hots for Shauni, but Mitch Buchanan is too busy dealing with Captain Thorpe's marital troubles to notice. Will Mitch ever take an interest in his son?

Justin and Erik are thrilled to return to the Ballad of John D. Cort, even if he's more douchebag than good guy this time around. Hobie proves to be more emotionally mature than Eddie, but his storyline still ends up in the hot seat. Erika Eleniak's qualities as a TV presence are examined. Justin suggests the notion of a biblically-accurate Saruman. Day and night once again fail to have meaning. Erik suggests the episode may be a backdoor pilot for a new series for John Allen Nelson, Parker Stevenson, and Billy Warlock. Also, the love affair with John Allen Nelson continues.

Tread Perilously introduces a new sitcom into the Grab Bag rotation with the It's A Living episode called "Boys of Summer."

When a Minor League team checks into the hotel, the staff at Above the Top get involved with its members in a variety of ways. Maggie manages to both flirt with and insult the team manager at every turn. Dot takes pity on a Costa Rican pitcher whose whole future rests on winning the series. Cassie refuses to give the star hitter the time of day and Jan goes into extra innings with the third baseman. Will the team win their games? And will Sonny Mann ever get to play his set?

Erik carefully peels back the onion to prove why It's A Living is important despite getting lost in the TV landscape. Justin ruminates on why it was so easily forgotten. The stories of Ann Jillian and Louise Lasser get told. Sort of, anyway. Justin finds his way to It's A Living's premise and tries to examine the program via the Four Temperament Ensemble principle. The Golden Girls comes up frequently. A Terminator favorite makes a special appearance. The Minor League Baseball player look is nearly defined. Erik is convinced George Clooney is preventing him from finding episodes of E/R and, surprisingly, sports humor occurs.

Tread Perilously starts a Grab Bag month with the penultimate episode of Supertrain -- "The Green Girl."

When Supertrain hosts a televised poker tournament, all the cardsharps from around the country climb aboard for a chance at the $500,000 pot. They're all eccentric and rich enough not to notice the prize money is slowly being replaced with counterfeit currency by the newest addition to the circuit. Will Chief of Operations Wayne Randall discover the truth in time or will he abscond to Cabo San Lucas with the criminal and her ill-gotten gains? Also, can the Big Lewbowski, Roddy McDowall, Cleavon Little, and Clyde Kusatsu save this from derailing?

Erik's faith in Supertrain finally wanes. A Battlestar Galactica digression breaks out. Music streaming services get reviewed for reasons. A split decision occurs over The Rolling Stones' "Start Me Up." The choice to use Texas Hold 'Em in Casino Royale gets examined. Justin suggests P.J. Soles as a better choice for this week's key guest role. Jodie Foster enters the discussion, as does James Garner. Overboard might be a worse film than Soldier, but the listener will have to decide. Memories of Supertrain's Weird Baby Man come into play and more Book of Boba Fett talk occurs.

Tread Perilously's Total Request Live 5 continues with an episode of the 1980s Magnum P.I. called "The Ugliest Dog In Hawaii."

When mobsters pose as animal control officials to get their mitts on Sir Algernon Farnsworth, the adopted dog of one of Higgins's friends down at the club, Magnum is called in to investigate the incident and protect the pooch from any harm. Why an old mobster wants the dog is anyone's guess? But after a second attempt to heist the canine, Magnum teams up with an actual animal control representative to learn the truth. Will Magnum also need to call in his friends to save his life?

Justin and Erik are immediately thrilled to see Michael V. Gazzo -- Frank Pentangeli from The Godfather Part II -- make an appearance. Justin introduces his new "Mustache Theory." The naming conventions of Donald P. Bellisario get called into question. Justin tries to discern the actual premise of Magnum. Erik attempts to imagine the timeline in which Tom Selleck plays Indiana Jones. Marc Harmon turns out to be the most vain actor working today. Burt Reynolds proves to be stunningly important. Justin discovers that Motorhead is eternal and Erik learns the secret identity of Magnum's unseen Robin Masters.

Total Request Live 5 continues with Justin's first episode of Titans -- "Nightwing."

With most of the team back in San Francisco, Deathstroke makes good on his promise. Will Dick Grayson arrive in time with a new costume and a plan to stop the notorious terminator? Meanwhile, Cadmus unleashes Connor at a carnival supposedly taking place at Golden Gate Park. Will he and Gar end up part of the LexCorp quarterly report? Also, what of Kory's sister, Deathstroke's children, and the Batman? And will a sudden misfortune crush the momentum of the team just as they finally start working together?

Erik and Justin immediately try to recast the 2000 film Dungeons & Dragons. Justin also tries to recall Minka Kelly's height. Erik defends the brief appearance by Esai Morales, even if he has little to do in the episode. Both get lost talking about The Harkonnens. Comic books of the 1990s come into play. Roy Harper is once again declared the most useless man in the DC Universe. Justin's perception of HBO Max sets up Titans for a fall. Wigs get criticized. Camp Cretaceous proves to be Justin's favorite Jurassic Park. A San Francisco Geography Corner breaks out and the Vincent Thomas Bridge gains a new significance.

Tread Perilously starts 2022 with Total Request Live 5! Four weeks of Patreon listener requests. And it all begins with The Good Wife episode called "Goliath and David."

Alicia accepts the case of a culty rock singer whose orchestration in a cover of a rap track gets used by a network show about kids at a musical band camp. The problem: the singer received no credit or residuals for the elements of the cover which were his creation and his manager failed to get the correct rights from the song's original composer. Will Will use this as a chance to get back at Alicia? Meanwhile, Archie Panjabi tries to learn who fathered Melissa George's baby.

Erik once again asks the question: "Who's Melissa George?" Justin immediately recognizes the real ripped-from-the-headlines case that inspired this episode of The Good Wife. He also introduces the concept of "Aaron Sorkin Face." Erik finds himself a little disappointed in Christine Baranski's restraint throughout the episode. Matthew Lillard is, once again, the MVP. Echoes of Happy! and I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell abound. Justin appreciates that the judge is Uncle Junior. Erik mistakes the breed of Scooby Doo. Milkshake ducks appear and the notion of F. Murray Abraham as a heavy gets shattered.

Tread Merrily continues with The X-Files' own "How The Ghosts Who Stole Christmas."

Lacking anywhere to go on Christmas Eve, Mulder convinces Scully to join him at an abandoned home in Baltimore. Legend tells a pair of young lovers ended their lives there on the night before Christmas 1917. Since that time, several couples have also turned out dead. But when Mulder and Scully find the house is occupied, will the tenants' spot-on diagnoses of their problems lead to meaningful change or will the FBI agents also enter into a murder-suicide pact?

Erik explains why his tastes have become more escapist. The fascination with Kingpin and Vanessa continues. The film Snatch gets surprised praise. Justin outlines his relationship with The X-Files. Miggs dictates a novel. Hard Eight proves to be the best P.T. Anderson film. The pair discuss the peril of TV writers claiming they have a plan. Tamale Watch gets its only 2021 update. Erik recalls his favorite moments of Dante's Peak. Gerd Shockley gets to endorse a new product. Mulder and Scully's gift exchange gets high marks. Erik and Justin debate whether or not they watched a bottle episode and Chris Carter's reputation gets examined.

Tread Merrily continues with a trip to Cabot Cove for the Murder, She Wrote episode called "A Christmas Secret."

Its Christmastime in Cabot Cove, and this year, the well-to-do Forsythes are welcoming their soon-to-be son-in-law Charlie to their clan. His appointment to the local real estate firm rubs some people the wrong way. though. Charlie also has a secret, and one of the town hall secretaries aims to black mail him. Or does she? Either way, when she turns up shot, Charlie becomes the prime suspect and it's up to Jessica Fletcher to clear his name. Will she unwrap the Christmas Secret in time?

Erik and Justin immediately get lost in the Mainer accents. Jason Scott Lee gets stuck in Justin's mind. The Batman returns, once again, as a villain. Bane also resurfaces as the people's champion. The George Clooney sitcom, E/R, once again factors into the proceedings. Erik totally gets mid-1970s Elliott Gould. He also tries to understand late 80s "Firm Culture." Stephen King ends up becoming important. The pair envision Brian De Palma's Batman. CW actors get credit for working impossible schedules. Erik confirms his allegiance to giallo lighting and Justin imagines Charlotte Rae in The Handmaid's Tale.

Tread Perilously enters the annual "Tread Merrily" festivities with the thoroughly British spy series The Avengers and its Christmas-infused episode, "Too Many Christmas Trees."

It's the night before Christmas Eve Day and John Steed has been having disturbing dreams about a fellow in the Intelligence section, Father Christmas, and his own reflection. Emma Peel expresses some concern, but invites him to a party at the manor home of famed Charles Dickens collector Brandon Storey. Little does she realize, though, that the source of Steed's problems awaits them at the party. Will a night dressed as Sydney Carton and Oliver Twist lead to an experiment with telepathy?

Justin pitches his own stylish 60s spy series with a low-key name: The Conversationalists. Erik proves to have better knowledge of Dickens than Justin. He also reveals the unlikely origins of The Avengers. The British Empire takes a beating. Geography Corner takes on a culinary tone as the pair both praise local eatery The Hat and warn against what it does to their stomachs. The Bond connection gets mentioned, as does The Avengers feature film. Justin ponders the unintentionally horrifying Father Christmas mask in the episode and the nature of the telepaths leads to "the slowest way to kill someone."

Tread Perilously keeps another promise as Justin finally gets a chance to watch the Doctor Who story called "City of Death."

When the randomizer lands The Doctor and Romana in Paris, 1979, they soon experience a time slip. It leads them to the Louvre, where a plot to steal the Mona Lisa is more than just a plot to steal a priceless painting. Shortly thereafter, a detective named Duggan joins their band as they learn the truth behind the plot, the fabulous wealth of Count Scarlioni, and the origins of all life on Earth.

Drew Siragusa of Fanbase Press joins Erik and Justin for a story he's wanted Justin to watch for many years. The old io9 Doctor Who story rankings re-emerge as "City of Death" rates quite high. Justin discovers on air that Douglas Adams mainly wrote the episode. He also reveals his favorite companions. Tom Baker's revised costume gets reviewed. So does Romana's costume. Drew tries to determine when The Doctor started dropping names of historical figures. Chandler's Law gets invoked. Julian Glover receives nothing but praise as Count Scarlioni. James Bond connections abound. Duggan proves to be a good companion for Romana and Erik mispronounces "Scarlioni" throughout.

Tread Perilously's "Creatures of the Night" month concludes with the annual visit to Supernatural. But it stays on theme as Sam and Dean face vampires in an episode called "Bloodlust."

Still grieving their father, the Winchesters hit the road once more. Dean suspects reports of beheadings and cattle mutilations in a Montana town means a nest of vampires. His suspicions are confirmed when they run into Gordon, another hunter who specializes in bloodsuckers. But can he be trusted? And will Dean's sudden need for a father figure lead him to miss critical clues about Gordon and the nest he's tracking?

Justin realizes he made a happy accident thanks to the presence of Sterling K. Brown as a guest star. He and Erik immediately get lost in the "Then" of it all. Their inability to recall the name of the handsome actor who plays the Winchester father calls down technical difficulties from the heavens. Along the way, they evaluate the oeuvre of Steven Soderbergh. Fred Krueger turns out to be a good tipper down at the murder factory. Erik admits his Supernatural "song" is the War of the Angels. Pepper Potts once again gets high marks and the pair try to cast a good therapist for the hunters.

Tread Perilousy's "Creature of the Night" month moves to the swamps of True Blood for its reviled series finale, "Thank You."

As the Hep-V continues to ravage Bill's body, he asks Sookie to use all her faerie powers to end his life. Sookie, of course, needs to think about this for a number of reasons. Jessica and Hoyt tell Bill about their rekindled flame and it leads to an impromptu wedding. Jason, somehow, does not sleep with Hoyt's ex-girlfriend. Meanwhile, Eric and Pam plot their final move against Mr. Gus and pronounce final judgment on Sarah Newlin.

Erik once again watches the last episode of a series first. Will his opinion line up with True Blood fans? Justin tries to recall relevant details about the characters, but also recounts his own viewing habits when the series was on the air. Who's The Boss's Tony Micelli gets re-framed as a serial killer. Deborah Ann Woll and Carrie Preston turn out to be the episode MVPs. Justin tries to outline True Blood's original sin. A brief discussion about The Batman trailer breaks out. Bill's accent gets explored. Justin attempts to re-imagine True Blood with a different tone and liquified sugar-free gummi bears come into play.

Tread Perilously's "Creatures of the Night" month brings Erik and Justin to Mystic Falls for an episode of The Vampire Diaries called "Bring It On."

Still reeling from the death of her brother, Damon convinces Elena to switch off her emotions. But instead of calming her, Elena now gives in to whims and impulses, like trapping commuters so she can feed. Stefan suggests it might be time for her to go back to Mystic Falls High, but that also proves troublesome (as Caroline soon learns). But is all of it just a wind-up so the emotionless Elena can escape from the Salvatore mansion? Meanwhile, Klaus and Damon launch separate searches for Katherine.

Erik and Justin get lost in the Nina Dobrev of it all. Justin immediately deduces that the series is "horny Twilight." A long James Bond digression occurs. Stefan ends up becoming "goofus" but it's tough to call Damon "gallant." Justin tries to cast Ian Somerhalder in a show with Jensen Ackles. Erik declares Scanners to be the best X-Men movie ever made. Klaus fails to impress Justin. The pair attempt to cast a Highlander remake and, despite not appearing in the episode, Justin learns who plays Katherine.

Tread Perilously launches into a vampire-infused Horror Month called "Creatures of the Night" with its first ever episode of What We Do in the Shadows -- the low-rated "Ghosts."

When Lazlo discovers symmetrical book-stacking of his sacred writings, Nadja declares a ghost is present. She organizes a seance only to discover the ghost is the latest incarnation of her often-reincarnated lover. The discovery of a true ghost leads the others to question if they themselves have ghosts since they are technically dead. A second seance provides the answer and a launchpad for comedy as the housemates discover their own disembodied souls.

Erik braves the first of four vampire weeks despite his well-known dislike of the character type (Aro notwithstanding). A new theory about Parks and Recreation emerges. Justin comes through with all the key factoids about What We Do In The Shadows and vampire fiction. Erik reveals some of his controversial opinions. An Alternative Factor moment conjures up memories of Bane and a reason for his disappearance. The new Babylon 5 gets briefly discussed. Erik does find things to like, though, and the vampire roots of Tommy Wiseau come back into play.

Tread Perilously's annual Star Trek month winds down with the Star Trek: Enterprise episode called "Azati Prime."

While using one of the Insectoid pods they recently captured, Enterprise discovers a sphere being built under the ocean of a world in Xindi-controlled space. All agree a suicide run is in order to destroy the sphere, but Captain Archer insists on doing the mission himself. Even a quick jaunt to Enterprise-J will not divert his plan. It, of course, goes poorly and the now-captured captain tries to talk to one of the Xindi leaders about peace. Back on the ship, T'Pol's attraction(?) to Archer leads her to make some bad decisions.

Erik openly doubts Enterprise will be featured in next year's Star Trek month. Justin doubts "Azati Prime" had a beginning or end. Both doubt this is really the third best episode of the series, as voted on by users of IMDb. The 9/11 or War in Afghanistan parallel in Enterprise's third season comes off as ill-advised. It leads, of course, to a History Corner. Land of the Lost gets added to the list of shows and Justin offers a behind-the-scenes look at The Full Peril. Erik's war on Tom Paris continues. He also makes a reference to Star Trek Day. The pair feel for Jolene Blalock's tough circumstances on Enterprise and Connor Trinneer once again proves to be the MVP.

Tread Perilously's annual Star Trek month returns to Star Trek: Voyager for an episode called "Message in a Bottle."

When Seven of Nine discovers a seemingly disused communication system which stretches back into the Alpha Quadrant, she spots an experimental Starfleet vessel. Because a holographic message will not degrade across the vast network, the Doctor is sent along to the U.S.S. Prometheus. Unfortunately for the Doctor, the ship has been commandeered by Romulan agents and his only help is a "Mark II" version of the Emergency Medical Hologram who happens to look an awful lot like 1990s comedian Andy Dick.

Erik and Justin disclaim the presence of Andy Dick. Erik notes stronger Voyager episodes seem to revolve around the Doctor. Justin admits the episode's premise is stronger than the final product. Erik is convinced the Prometheus bridge is the Enterprise-A bridge redressed within an inch of its life. B'Elanna Torres turns out to be a big Frasier fan. A discussion of the Marvel Cinematic Method breaks out because of course. Erik completely fails in an attempt to plug an upcoming book. Tom Paris's subplot gets dissected and Justin determines the secret history of the two Defiant class ships featured late in the story.

Tread Perilously's annual Star Trek month continues with a rare visit to Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Unfortunately, it's for one of the program's worst hours: "Let He Who Is Without Sin..."

Dax and Worf's vacation to pleasure planet Risa is disrupted by Bashir, Leeta, and Quark deciding to come along, Worf's bad attitude, and the extremist Essentialist Movement who believe places like Risa are making the Federation "soft." When Worf reads one of their pamphlets, he conflates his current personal problems with Dax as an element of the phantom menace proposed by the Essentialists. Will he help them cause ecological harm to the galaxy-famous vacation world?

Erik is stunned to discover Gerd Shockley is, indeed, in the episode as the leader of the Essentialists. A scene of The Emissary and Odo chatting at the Replimat leads to a surprisingly long digression. The Duras Sisters start an OnlyFans page. The Warriors gets praised while its unfortunate Director's Cut gets panned. Worf's behavior leads to a discussion about jealousy and negative emotions. Lloyd Dobler's Disease gets outlined and Justin once again lauds Cobra Kai. He also reveals one of the reasons for this DS9 episode failing while still holding his favorite Star Trek TV writers accountable. Gerd's opinion of Bajor becomes clear and Erik declares Ross from Friends is the only other character who could screw things up as badly as Worf does here.

Tread Perilously's month of Star Trek continues with the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode called "Man of the People."

The Enterprise gets involved in a diplomatic mission when the ship carrying Ambassador Alkar gets attacked. Now aboard the Federation flagship, he immediately attracts the attention of Counselor Troi. But Alkar's mother warns her off, saying she'll regret any association with him. Soon, the mother turns up dead and Alkar bonds with Troi during a supposed funerary right. But is it more than he says? Does it have anything to do with Troi's rapid aging and unusual behavior? And once Picard gets involved, will he be swayed to Alkar's grim calculus?

The Alternative Factor gets a new host despite a very similar voice to the previous one. Geography Corner takes on a surprising form as Erik and Justin discuss the places where 1980s TV directors could have bought houses. The presence of Ensign Janeway leads to an understandable tangent. The pair also diagnose a worthy Star Trek question buried in the failings of "Man of the People." Justin questions the value of freelance diplomats. Erik creates a post-realization to explain why the Enterprise isn't a purely exploratory vessel. Riker turns out to be the episode MVP and Justin inadvertently creates the Mansplaining Ghost.

TOS called "The Alternative Factor."

During a routine patrol, the Enterprise encounters a "blink" in space localized to the planet it currently orbits. Unimpressed with Spock's assessment of the situation, Kirk beams down to the planet. There, he encounters Lazarus, a self-professed time traveler locked in battle with an invisible enemy. But when that foe turns out to be Lazarus from another universe, Kirk must way the alternatives and chose which Lazarus to believe.

Erik and Justin fail to hide their disappointment in what may be the most mediocre episode of TOS. But they use the episode title and the name of its director to create the Federation's #1 subspace chat show -- "The Alternative Factor." Captain Kirk turns out to support chicken independence. Lt. Charlene Masters and guest actor Janet MacLachlan easily earn episode MVP. The distinction between He Who Remains and Kang is emphasized. DeForest Kelley gets praise even as Dr. McCoy gets worse. The bad wrestling and psychedelic imagery get called out. The look of dilithium crystals gets described and Erik suggests Lee Majors as Kirk.

Tread Perilously's Total Request Live 4 concludes with an episode of The Fall Guy called "That's Right, We're Bad."

Colt Seavers and Howie go undercover in a desert prison to find Animal, the only person who can clear the name of a parole-jumping man back in LA. Of course, things go sideways as the warden -- the only man who knows Colt and Howie aren't convicts -- ends up in a coma and his second-in-command turns out to be a real Buford T. Justice type. Soon, Colt teams up with Animal to stage a prison break and head back to LA to find Red Eye, the man who helped Animal with the original heist. Will Colt be able save the man who put him in this predicament? Do you even remember who that is?

Erik and Justin try to determine if Howie is off-brand Bruce Boxleitner or off-brand Duncan Regehr. They also get into the weeds with The Fall Guy's premise, Heather Thomas, and Starcrash. Justin acknowledged Burn Notice owes a lot to shows like The Fall Guy. Erik works the phrase "the unknown stuntman" into the discussion more than once. The pair decide Dengar is the Star Wars bounty hunter who spends a lot of credits at the strip club. Richard Kiel gets praised and, of course, a Geography Corner breaks out.

Tread Perilously's Total Request Live 4 finally brings Erik and Justin to an episode of House -- and it's an episode titled "You Don't Want To Know." No, really!

When Doctors Kutner and Cole go to a magic show, they witness the magician fail at one of his tricks and bleed from the mouth. Kutner admits him to the hospital and tries to get House to take the case. But House, clearly inspired by an episode of Survivor, issues his candidates a new challenge: obtain Dr. Cuddy's thong. The winner will be safe from elimination and will be allowed to nominate two of the other doctors for the upcoming cut. Will it stop everyone from noticing this week's medical mystery?

Justin attempts to determine the premise of House and tries to figure out why HR never reprimands the title character. He and Erik nominate Dr. House as the Third Doctor What. They also have a hard time remembering names for once. Justin is surprised to see Olivia Wilde on the show. Erik names Jon Favreau as the next Richard Donner. The Talented Mr. Ripley gets heaped with praise. Justin reveals his love of close-up magic and his aversion to scenes of surgery. A digression about The Rolling Stones breaks out and, occasionally, the pair talks about House.

Tread Perilously's Total Request Live 4 continues with an episode of the short lived 1980s fantasy series Wizards and Warriors called "Skies of Death."

With the war a stalemate, evil wizard Vector devises the largest cannon ever built and promises dastardly Prince Dirk Blackpool he can magic the ammunition so it delivers the neutron effect. Not in so many words, mind, but the intention is clear. When brave Prince Erik Greystone catches wind of the device, he sets out alone to the Cliffs of Death to destroy the cannon. Will his trusty ally Marco defy Greystone's orders to help him at the cliffs? And will the prince's cowardly brother, Justin, assist the duo when the hour of darkness seems nigh?

Erik and Justin theorize about the intention behind this week's Patron request -- characters named "Erik" and "Justin" cannot be a coincidence. Erik takes a deep-dive into star Jeff Conaway's unfortunate later life struggles. Justin quickly compares the writing of Wizards and Warriors to the work of a shady Dungeon Master at the local game store. He also tries to determine why Duncan Regehr didn't have a better career. Geography Corner takes on a musical dimension. Erik defends George Lucas's choice to reshoot the Emperor's scene in The Empire Strikes Back with Ian McDiarmid. And in what might be the most obvious digression of the episode, Justin recalls Werewolf: The Apocalypse.

Tread Perilously begins Total Request 4 -- a month of requests from the top tier Patreon subscribers -- with the challenge of a competition reality show! The program: RuPaul's Drag Race. The episode: "ShakesQueer"

When the contestants are tasked to stage Drag-ified productions of Shakespeare plays, it becomes obvious one team is better suited to the job than the other. Will a decision made because of friendship sink Kennedy Davenport's prospects of winning the whole season? Will the revised version of MacBeth, "MacBitch," prove not to be the slam-dunk it should be? And will a truly remarkable gown be enough to prevent one contestant from being eliminated?

Erik wishes he could be more catty like the contestants. Justin is surprised by Erik's choice of weekly savior. It leads to a discussion of Natalie Portman. Both reveal the reality shows they actually watch and how it informs their appreciation of RuPaul's Drag Race. Erik senses a sinister undercurrent in the editing of a certain team's story. He also admits he does not know how the kids feel about Shakespeare. Justin recalls the use of Franco Zeffirelli's Romeo and Juliet in Southern California literature education. Erik discusses his dislike of Baz Luhrmann's filmography. And, somehow, a Star Wars digression occurs.

Tread Perilously's month of guest stars and Grab Bag episodes concludes with the next installment of the Tequila and Bonetti deep dive, "Tale of the Dragon."

When a local fortune teller comes to the squad room to report a murder, Visiting Detective Nico Bonetti is forced into a conflict with the apparent supernatural. It also puts him on the trail of a sniper who is killing surfer dudes all over South Coast. Will the fortune teller's visions prove correct? Will Bonetti die among unfinished salmon rolls? And will the fortune teller ever realize the mysterious voice she hears is Tequila?

Special Review Unit Captain Charlie Wright joins Erik and Justin for a show that is not SVU, but still features Mariska Hargitay. She surprises them both by having a memory of watching Tequila and Bonetti when it aired! Justin finds a surprising lack of typical Tequila and Bonetti content in the episode. Geography Corner once again happens early, but occurs throughout. The group determines that Tequila must outrank Officer Nunzo. The program's questionable content also gets examined, as does Erick Avari's cameo. Charlie admits she's never seen Death Bed: The Bed That Eats. Erik and Charlie offer some opinions of Law & Order: Organized Crime. Mickey Hargitay Plants gets another shout-out and Charlie reacts to the show's decision to name a character "Captain Midian Knight."

Tread Perilously's Guest Star Grab Bag month continues with The Facts of Life's first TV movie: The Facts of Life Goes to Paris.

When the girls and Mrs. Garrett make arrangements for summer classes in France, most of their time there is uneventful. But with only five days left, the girls escape from their boarding school to see the sights of Paris. Well, Natalie and Tootie are committed to being tourists, anyway. Blair looks for romance while Jo happens upon one while trying to get to Le Mans. Mrs. Garrett, meanwhile, seems to find love as an adjunct to her main objective: impressing a snooty French chef.

Paul and Corey Cross the Streams co-host Paul Pakler joins Erik and Justin for an episode five or six years in the making. The trio immediately examines why the film needed six writers to complete the script. A Quentin Tarantino discussion breaks out. Paul notes the premise of The Facts of Life changes every season. Justin's Mrs. Garrett impression gets a workout. He and Paul debate whether or not Marty McFly's truck is a bourgeois prize of 1980s cinema. Paul defends the French schoolmarm tasked with wrangling the girls. Erik pitches Revenge of the Red Baron to Paul. Frank Bonner proves to be the movie's MVP and literary fiction gets skewered again.

Tread Perilousy's month of Special Guest Grab Bag leads back to Baywatch and the first John D. Cort episode, "Home Cort."

John D. Cort returns to Baywatch for his obligatory ten-days of work to remain certified. But he's also in town to help Jack Burton (not that one) rescue some illicit computer parts from the nearby ocean. Cort brings his usual joie de vivre with him, much to Mitch's amusement. Unfortunately, trouble has also followed Cort back to Southern California. Will it lead him to stay in town or will Cort end up in a more "permanent" retirement?

Sarah Madden returns as Erik and Justin get lost talking about John D. Cort and actor John Allen Nelson. Erik recalls the film Navy SEALs. Sarah determines the premise of Baywatch -- although she has previously seen the show. Character actor Mickey Jones gets a shout-out. Justin associates magical powers with John D. Cort and gets mad when he discovers Nelson was never on Red Shoe Diaries. Erik credits Allison Pregler with a number of key Baywatch facts and terms. Justin accidentally creates The Cooler Chair. The group tries to determine if naming a character "Jack Burton" is a reference to Big Trouble in Little China or not. Speedos proves to be unpopular (unless worn by John Allen Nelson) and Justin once again stumps for She's All That.

Tread Perilously continues its special guest Grab Bag month with a return to Automan for its second episode, "Staying Alive While Running a High Flashdance Fever."

When Walter and Automan chase a suspect to the palatial estate of a well-respected judge, Walter decides to track down any lead that will implicate him. But he also sets Automan a task to become more socially attuned via watching the films Saturday Night Fever, Flashdance, and Staying Alive. Will it make Automan a better asset when circumstances send him and Walter to Las Vegas in search of a leggy brunette? Will the captain and Lt. Curtis learn the truth about Automan? And will we ever learn why a casino in 1983 would still have a disco?

The Fanbase Weekly's Drew Siragusa joins Erik and Justin for a lively discussion of the early 1980s, the Automan premise, and the Emergency Medical Hologram. Erik's obsession with Staying Alive becomes part of the conversation, as does Glen A. Larson's alleged need for milk. Drew also weighs in on whether or not Erik sabotaged Barbra Dillon's first Doctor Who experience. Erik becomes convinced this episode was shot before the Automan pilot. The trio attempt to figure out why the mob is trying to buy a Las Vegas hotel and casino in 1983 and why it is called "HotelCasino Las Vegas." The cloud of cigarette smoke in the Luxor gets properly lampooned. Also, Erik reveals to Justin and Drew who shot J.R. on Dallas.

Tread Perilously begins a Grab Bag month (featuring special guests) with a Doctor Who episode called "Hide."

When The Doctor and Clara land near a spooky house somewhere in England during the 1970s, they befriend Emma, a medium, and Alec, a would-be ghost hunter enchanted with the local legend. Will their investigation prove to be an actual haunting or will The Doctor science all the romance out of the seeming paranormal phenomenon? Also, will Emma's words about him to Clara prove to be correct? And, for that matter, will Clara's words about Alec also prove to be the truth? And just why did The Doctor bring his new companion to this event?

Fanbase Press Editor-in-Chief Barbra Dillon joins Erik and Justin for her first ever episode of Doctor Who. She has thoughts and feelings about the program. A mystery starts to grow around Erik's decision to show her this particular episode. Questions about Doctor Who's premise abound. Erik quickly announces his appreciation of Jessica Raine despite her work seemingly being limited to period pieces. Justin finally gets to answer "Time War" to a question. Erik recalls the "best" episode of House Hunters International. Barbra offers the term "shmackting" to the pair. The Eleventh Doctor's creepster vibe gets examined, as does Loki's similarities to Doctor Who, and Erik ruins everyone's day with his Bad Batch theory.

Tread Perilously rounds out SuperJune with a look at Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman and its third season episode, "When Irish Eyes Are Killing."

After Clark decides he loves Lois too much to date her, their sniping is overheard by Lois's old flame, Patrick Sullivan. As it happens, he's come to Metropolis to deal with some old family business. Meanwhile, a string of antique robberies and ritual killings might be related. But do their Irish connections have anything to do with Sullivan, who is also looking to rekindle his affair with Lois? Also, will Clark realize he's being stupid?

Erik and Justin immediately launch into Geography Corner. They also rate the Superman actors of television. Dean Cain gets raked over the coals for his acting and his acting only. The sniping between Lois and Clark proves grating. The "will they/won't they" aspect of the show gets examined, as does the Ron Silver quality of this week's villain. The "Oirish" accent gets a workout. The pair get lost talking what sort of sub-compact Clark Kent would've drove in the 1990s, the Post-Crisis Superman, and Superman III's "Bad Superman." Also, Justin rallies against the notion of ritual killing in a Superman show.

Super June continues as Tread Perilously takes a look at "The Case of the Talkative Dummy," the third episode of the 1950s Adventures of Superman series.

When Clark and Lois take Jimmy to a vaudeville show for his birthday, the ventriloquist act is foiled by someone offstage throwing their voice. Jimmy and Lois later realize the heckling was part of an elaborate scheme to heist armored cars around Metropolis. But who is throwing their voice? And are they part of an inside job at the security company? Clark convinces Inspector Henderson to give him time to put all the pieces together, but when Jimmy gets locked in a safe by the real criminal, it becomes a job for Superman.

Erik and Justin get lost discussing 1940s and 50s dietary habits. They also doubt the mild-mannered quality of George Reeves' Clark Kent. Erik tries to remember his post-Golden Age Superman lore and mostly fails. Justin ends up taken with first season Lois Lane actor Phyllis Coates. Erik re-imagines Superman and Loki as Tommy Wiseau. Jack Larson's oddly old, but boyish take on Jimmy Olsen leads to a lot of unfortunate implications. Justin presumes the Talkative Dummy would be something supernatural and the International Brotherhood of Goons, Lackeys, and Gofers makes its debut.

Tread Perilously's SuperJune heads back to Central Florida and the land of first-run syndication with Superboy via its first season episode, "Succubus."

When Clark, Lana, and T.J. White are assigned to cover the week-long visit of romance author Pamela Dare, T.J. expects the worst, but is soon swept up in her charms. Is it true love or is Pamela only using him to get to Superboy? Is she aware he and Clark are the same person? And will Lana be able to step in before Clark and T.J.'s friendship is forever destroyed?

Tread Perilously's SuperJune heads back to Central Florida and the land of first-run syndication with Superboy via its first season episode, "Succubus."

When Clark, Lana, and T.J. White are assigned to cover the week-long visit of romance author Pamela Dare, T.J. expects the worst, but is soon swept up in her charms. Is it true love or is Pamela only using him to get to Superboy? Is she aware he and Clark are the same person? And will Lana be able to step in before Clark and T.J.'s friendship is forever destroyed?

Erik tries to explain to guest star Sybil Danning. Both he and Justin try to figure out why anyone would try to tell a story like this in a half-hour, first-run syndicated program. They also mourn for guest character Simon and get lost talking about co-star Stacy Haiduk. Erik immediately recognizes elements of DisneyWorld and Central Florida University in the background of shots. The cable softcore porn production qualities naturally leads to a digression. The presence of T.J. White leaves the pair wondering "Where's Jimmy Olsen?" The apparent absence of certain scenes leads to a confused plot recap and Justin recalls the days when "blue hair jokes" were a thing.

Tread Perilously finally spotlights an episode of "Supergirl" as a month of Kryptonian-focused shows begins. This time, Kara Danvers sort of stars in an episode called "The Bodyguard."

When a would-be assassin threatens Andrea Rojas's life on the eve of the Obsidian North Platinum launch, Lex Luthor assigns Supergirl to be her personal bodyguard. Meanwhile, a newly unemployed Alex joins J'onn in the search for the assassin while Brainy -- now the sole Superfriend inside the DEO -- evades their request for assistance as he continues his plan to expose Lex. Will the assassin kill Andrea Rojas? Or will a successful save by Supergirl aid Lex's overall scheme?

Erik and Justin recall a time when Supergirl was a constant part of Tread Perilously chatter. Justin immediately finds new love interest William Dey a "3D printed" facsimile of a real one. The current state of the Arrowverse gets reviewed. Justin's wife provides an incredible comic book trope which applies quite well to shows like Supergirl and The Flash. Virtual Reality joins the list of well-known markers indicating a poor quality project. A discussion of the "Spock-Artax" Empathy Test leads to a surprising number of "You Might Be A Synthetic" jokes. The pair try to figure out why Lori Singer never had her moment and Supercorp becomes a key topic once again.

Wayne Randall's first voyage aboard Supertrain as Harry Flood's second is more than the training run he expected. Flood comes down with mumps (at age 62?) and ends up in isolation. A charity swimsuit fashion show is scheduled in the pool car, meaning Wayne's first meeting with Events Director Penny Whitaker is a hasty hallway hello. Meanwhile, an unseen hand plots to steal an emerald necklace from special guest Zsa Zsa Gabor. Is it special guest Peter Lawford, special guest Lyle Waggoner, or a rando in an obviously fake mustache? And will Wayne, Penny, and Guest Relations Director George Boone (formerly Black Porter) rouse special guest star Abe Vigoda from his dozing in time to catch the thief?

Erik and Justin react to the full retooling of Supertrain. The new central cast gets high marks even if it comes at the expense of the weekly mystery. Erik has a very hard time saying "Lyle Waggoner." Justin recalls a Zsa Zsa Gabor joke long past its freshness dating. The pair remember Weird Baby Man despite him leaving the show a few episodes earlier. Justin loses his mind over Flood's liquified sickbed diet. Peter Lawford's slurred line-readings delight Erik. Zsa Zsa becomes a member of the Istari and Tommy Wiseau makes his way into the discussion.

Total Request Live 3 takes Tread Perilously to its first ever Doom Patrol episode, "Danny Patrol."

With the Chief still missing, Jane leaves Doom Manor and becomes the rom-com obsessed persona known as "Karen." Meanwhile, Larry and Cyborg receive a cake from Danny the Street, a sentient, genderqueer street who desperately needs the Chief's aid. Will they prove sufficient enough to help a thoroughly tired Danny repel an invasion by the Bureau of Normalcy? And will Cliff and Rita be able to bring Jane back up from the Underground before Karen can marry her milquetoast beau?

Erik and Justin almost immediately get lost in the weeds by discussing Orson Welles films, Escape to Witch Mountain, and various comic book adaptations. Both the Hydrox Effect and the Worf Effect get discussed. Erik also tries to introduce the "Darkman Effect." Justin gets lost in Doom Patrol's plot and the rat previously in Robotman's head. A surprise Geography Corner breaks out when the pair discuss Pink's Hot Dogs and Dog Haus. Justin takes issue with a show casting Matt Bomer and hiding his face. Erik plays a game of "Is it X-Men or Doom Patrol?" and the pair spend a lot of time on the karaoke sequence.

Tread Perilously's Total Request Live 3 continues with its first ever episode of Elementary, "Moving Targets."

As Joan continues to aid Shinwell with his investigation, Sherlock aids in discovering why a New Jersey county sheriff was found dead at the docks. The crime leads to a reality show where contestants hunt one another for sport and a winding road of suspects which includes a former Ugandan child soldier with a chilling nickname, an actor trying to use Instagram as a fame-starter, and an apparently mob-connected strip club owner. Will any of them prove to be the killer? Also, will Sherlock be able to articulate why he doesn't want Joan to help Shinwell?

Erik appreciates Lucy Liu, her "fuck-you money" philosophy, and her place within the episode. Justin realizes that he has no memory of watching it during his initial watch of Elementary. Erik tries to work past his reaction to the show's cynical pitch to find the good within it. The comparison to Sherlock is inevitable, though. Both praise the well-chosen names for never-seen characters. Digressions into Star Wars, Doctor Who and Copland occur. Both marvel at the continued existence of Michael Rapaport. Erik praises the working partnership of Gale Anne Hurd and James Cameron and the pair cast a 1983 production of Martin Scorsese's The Fantastic Four.