Episode 103

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16th May 2025

Sitcom Brain Drain: Characters Who Got Dumber Every Season (Flanderization 101)

They started off smart. Capable. Grounded. Then the jokes took over—and their brains checked out. This episode breaks down 15 iconic TV characters who suffered the ultimate sitcom fate: flanderization.

From Joey Tribbiani to Jess Day to Kevin Malone, we’re tracking the IQ drop, season by season. Whether it’s hilarious or tragic, the pattern is real—and once you see it, you can’t unsee it.


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