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Not as good as 'Soap'? Still worth watching?

posted 10 years ago by theironictea
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Me and my dad have recently been watching "Soap", and we think it's hilarious. I rated it a 9. We're on season 3 at the moment, and we love Benson's character.

I noticed Benson got his own spin-off series. Is it any good? IMDB rates it with a low score of 7.1 (soap got 8.2). Is it worth watching after we're finished with "Soap"? Or is it one of those shows that only have a few good episodes, and if so, could you guys recommend us any episodes? Thanks in advance for any replies.

[–] Fletcherj119 10 years ago

Never really watched Soap, but Benson's show was a hit item in syndication in 1986, which is when I started watching it. Hilarious.

[–] Doom 10 years ago

I vote yes.

Not as good as Soap, but definitely worth watching.

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[–] sjankis630 8 years ago

It was a great show-especially seasons 1-4.Just imagine Benson throwing his wise cracks around with a cast of new characters. Robert Guillaume really was an underrated sitcom actor.

[–] jarrodmcdonald-1 7 years ago

Robert Guillaume really was an underrated sitcom actor.

I agree. He was excellent in the role, on both shows.

[–] FatherMulcahyFan 7 years ago

I think Season 2 was the best. Lots of favorite episodes in that one. Especially "Clayton, Go Home" and "The Governor's House Call".

[–] Colorado_Kid (209) 3 years ago

Soap was really good in the first season but went downhill after that. Benson was good in the first season and got better as the show went on.