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The 14 Best Series Finales In TV History
By CHRIS HEASMAN
The Pacific
The last episode of “The Pacific” portrays how scars of war linger past the victory celebrations as the characters mourn fallen soldiers and veterans struggle with PTSD.
“The Pacific” deserves credit for taking the road less traveled, eschewing the gung-ho patriotism found in so many other WWII movies and shows for a much more meaningful ending.
30 Rock
The jokes are fresh, and the performances are as glorious and chaotic as ever in the last episode of “30 Rock” when Tracy (Tracy Morgan) wreaks havoc on “TGS.”
The episode caps off with the phenomenal reveal that Kenneth (Jack McBrayer) is not only immortal but also destined to one day produce a show about the adventures of Liz Lemon.
Community
“Emotional Consequences of Broadcast Television” balances oddness and sentimentality and preserves what the show is about imperfect losers finding family in each other.
Some characters stay, others leave, and the show comes to an end, but the grief the group feels over its near-dissolution is eclipsed by the love and kindness they share.
BoJack Horseman
The last episode of “BoJack Horseman,” aptly titled “Nice While It Lasted,” grants Bojack a carousel of sweet and bittersweet moments with his old acquaintances.
The episode is a great demonstration of optimism and humor in the face of bleakness, which is at the heart of the show. It's a little tough to see, but you'll find it if you look.
Cheers
The last episode of “Cheers” is one of the most influential TV finales ever. This 90-minute goodbye practically distills the essence of the sitcom exit into a single episode.
The tropes and story beats that “Cheers” had in 1993 have been referenced, parodied, and lifted by dozens of shows over the years, from “Friends” to “Scrubs” to “Ted Lasso.”