In our latest, we discuss The Conners episodes “Flying, Applying and Rassling Gators,” and “Less Money, More Problems,” wrapping up season 6! The main focus of these episodes is Mark, who is in “SAD” sack mode, unhappy with his lot in life and his less-than-prestigious education at Steven Douglas University (otherwise known as SAD U). Never mind that Mark strived and sort-of-cheated and contrabassoon-played his way into this little institution that could, or that Darlene has debased herself as a lunchwoman so he can afford it — we are told it is Beneath him and, thanks to Becky’s meddling, he falls into a University of Chicago-fueled funk that leads to some very questionable decisions. We love Mark and don’t doubt he has earned his reputation as the genius golden child, but we wonder: is he really suffering at SAD U, or is the University of Chicago just blinding him with its ritzy top-tier-ness? Should he rethink his chosen major of “AI”? Is ALL the money Ben JUST received from the hardware store fire indeed already gone, sunk into a hardware trade magazine in the year 2024? And finally, will The Conners end with Mark going to prison?

Meanwhile, Harris and Becky decide to move out, which puts Darlene into a brief tailspin — but we’re excited for Harris — a Conner child getting her own place is cause for celebration! Even though Darlene, forever neglecting her sharp and savvy eldest child, fails to appreciate it. And in cuddly news, Becky is getting majorly serious with Tyler, who Katherine calls “a cardigan sweater with a pulse.”

Join us for this discussion plus more on spooky-season favorites Out There: Crimes of the Paranormal and Unsolved Mysteries (again), Hulu’s Social Studies, and why high-top tables are truly the worst. Listen and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts!