British Comedy: Spaced

Years: 1999-2001
Broadcaster: Channel 4
Genre: Sitcom
Written by: Jessica Hynes, Simon Pegg
Stars: Jessica Hynes, Simon Pegg
Episodes: 14
Episode Average: 8.142

BEST EPISODES:
Mettle (1999), Leaving (2001)

SERIES ONE

(1999)
7 episodes
Series Score: 56
Episode Average: 8.0
Perfect 10's: 0

S1E1

BEGINNINGS

Originally broadcast: 24 September 1999
Directed by: Edgar Wright
Written by: Jessica Hynes, Simon Pegg

Daisy is sick of squatting, Tim gets thrown out, both meet in a cafe and decide to be a fake couple.

"You're scared of mice and spiders, but oh so much greater is your fear that one day the two species will crossbreed to form an all-powerful race of mice-spiders who will immobilise human beings in giant webs in order to steal cheese."

REFERENCES:
You might want to spot them yourself, hence the spoilers.
Film: Terminator 2 (1991), The King & I (1956),
Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983), Titanic (1997),
Green Card (1990), The Shining (1980), 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
Television: The X-Files (1993-2002), Eastenders (1985-),
The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy (1981),
Scooby Doo, Where Are You? (1969-1978),
The Dukes of Hazard (1975-1985)

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 7

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S1E2

GATHERINGS

Originally broadcast: 1 October 1999
Directed by: Edgar Wright
Written by: Jessica Hynes, Simon Pegg

Daisy organises a housewarming party to get out of doing any work, Tim wants to leave when he hears The Timewarp, and there's another party upstairs.

"She's not a teenager. She's the devil in an A cup!"

REFERENCES:
You might want to spot them yourself, hence the spoilers.
Film: Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977),
Night Shift (1982), Misery (1990), Fantasia (1940),
Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), 9½ Weeks (1996),
When We Were Kings (1996), Field of Dreams (1989),
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), The Magnificent Seven (1960),
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975), Betty Blue (1986),
The Blues Brothers (1980), The Big Blue (1988), Blue Velvet (1986),
Reservoir Dogs (1992), The Evil Dead (1982)
Television: The X-Files (1993-2002), The Tripods (1984-1985)

HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 6

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S1E3

ART

Originally broadcast: 8 October 1999
Directed by: Edgar Wright
Written by: Jessica Hynes, Simon Pegg

Daisy has a job interview, Brian's invited to a performance by his former partner, and Mike's managed to get to Sheffield on the Tube.

"I think you should burn it, cos, you know, if you lose it, you might find it again."

REFERENCES:
You might want to spot them yourself, hence the spoilers.
Film: The Evil Dead (1982), Dawn of the Dead (1978),
Army of Darkness (1993), The Conversation (1974), Psycho (1960),
Evil Dead 2: Dead by Dawn (1987), Taxi Driver (1976),
Showgirls (1995), Fatal Attraction (1987), Wild at Heart (1990)
Television: It's a Knockout (1966-1999)
The Magic Roundabout (1965)

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S1E4

BATTLES

Originally broadcast: 15 October 1999
Directed by: Edgar Wright
Written by: Jessica Hynes, Simon Pegg

Daisy wants a new dog despite Tim's fear of them, and Mike and Tim go paintballing.

"You've got some paint on you."

REFERENCES:
You might want to spot them yourself, hence the spoilers.
Film: Evil Dead 2: Dead by Dawn (1987), First Blood (1982),
Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985), Rambo III (1988),
Taxi Driver (1976), Commando (1985), Predator (1987), Aliens (1986),
Raw Deal (1986), Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace (1999),
Psycho (1960), Lethal Weapon 2 (1989), Platoon (1986),
The Killer (1989), Hard Boiled (1992), The Terminator (1984)
Television: Roobarb and Custard (1974), Heads and Tails (1977-1979),
Animal Magic (1962-1984), Baywatch (1989-2001)

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 9

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S1E5

CHAOS

Originally broadcast: 22 October 1999
Directed by: Edgar Wright
Written by: Jessica Hynes, Simon Pegg

A Star Wars marathon, an abduction, a tip-off, and a rescue mission.

"No, she's saying 'Chuck your boyfriend, have a sandwich'."

REFERENCES:
You might want to spot them yourself, hence the spoilers.
Film: 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), The Motion Picture (1979),
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984),
Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989), Star Trek: Generations (1994),
Star Trek: Insurrection (1998), The Lost World : Jurassic Park 2 (1997),
The Shining (1980), Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983),
Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (1977), Cujo (1983),
Don't Look Now (1973),
Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strike Back (1980),
Saving Private Ryan (1998), Desperado (1995),
An American Werewolf in London (1981)
Television: The X-Files (Quagmire - 1996)

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 9

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S1E6

EPIPHANIES

Originally broadcast: 29 October 1999
Directed by: Edgar Wright
Written by: Jessica Hynes, Simon Pegg

Brian takes to using an unusual paintbrush, Mike gets thrown out of the Rough Ramblers, and Tim's friend takes them out clubbing.

"Of course it's too feminine, it's a girl's top. Get away from him. Mike, don't let them dress you up like a giant cock."

REFERENCES:
You might want to spot them yourself, hence the spoilers.
Film: A Clockwork Orange (1971), Apocalypse Now (1979),
The Village of the Damned (1960)
Television: The X-Files (1993-2002), Grange Hill (1978-2008),
Crimewatch UK (1984-), The A-Team (1983-1987),
Ready Steady Cook (1997-2010), Happy Days (1974-1984)

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 9

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S1E7

ENDS

Originally broadcast: 5 November 1999
Directed by: Edgar Wright
Written by: Jessica Hynes, Simon Pegg

Daisy isn't happy that Sarah wants Tim back, Mike has an interview with the TA, and Brian goes on a date with Twist.

"I'm not your dad, Mike. Here's your sandwiches. I'll pick you up at five."

REFERENCES:
You might want to spot them yourself, hence the spoilers.
Film: Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (1977),
Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983), The Shining (1980),
An Officer and a Gentleman (1982), The Fifth Element (1997)
Television: Murder, She Wrote (1984-1996)

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

SERIES TWO

(2001)
7 episodes
Series Score: 58
Episode Average: 8.29
Perfect 10's: 2

S2E1

BACK

Originally broadcast: 23 February 2001
Directed by: Edgar Wright
Written by: Jessica Hynes, Simon Pegg

Two men are looking for Daisy after she returns from holiday, Mike's moved into the flat, and Tim has burnt all of his Star Wars merchandise.

"Right, I'm off to point the pink pistol at the porcelain firing range."

REFERENCES:
You might want to spot them yourself, hence the spoilers.
Film: Manhattan (1979), Goodfellas (1990),
Platoon (1986), Pulp Fiction (1994), Pocahontas (1995), Casper (1995),
Star War Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983),
Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace (1999),
Apocalypse Now (1979), Midnight Express (1978), The Matrix (1999),
Scarface (1983), The Karate Kid (1984),
Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
Television: Robot Wars (1997-2004), WWF Wrestling (1984-),
Blue Peter (1958-)

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 7

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S2E2

CHANGE

Originally broadcast: 2 March 2001
Directed by: Edgar Wright
Written by: Jessica Hynes, Simon Pegg

Tim loses his job because of Phantom Menace, Daisy's desperate for money, and Brian can't work out why his art's suffering.

"You cannot have your cake and eat her, Brian. Contentment is the enemy of invention."

REFERENCES:
You might want to spot them yourself, hence the spoilers.
Film: The Exorcist (1973),
E.T. The Extra Terrestrial (1982), Back to the Future (1985),
Mulan (1998), Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace (1999),
Hawk the Slayer (1980), Krull (1983),
Star War Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983), Silent Running (1971),
Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (1977)
Television: Bagpuss (1973-1974),
Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997-2003), Dr. Who (1963-),
Terry & June (1979-1987), Camberwick Green (1966),
The A-Team (1982-1986), Babylon 5 (1993-1998)

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S2E3

METTLE

Originally broadcast: 9 March 2001
Directed by: Edgar Wright
Written by: Jessica Hynes, Simon Pegg

Daisy's not having much luck holding down a job, Tim and Mike's chances of winning Robot Wars are sabotaged, and Brian's asked to do an installation at an art gallery.

"God, it's always me, me, me. you've left home, remember. I'm not a bleedin' bank. Anyway, give us a call, love. Oh, it's your mum, by the way."

REFERENCES:
You might want to spot them yourself, hence the spoilers.
Film: Robocop (1987), Saving Private Ryan (1998), Grease (1978),
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975), Waterworld (1995),
Bottle Rocket (1996), Fight Club (1999), Blue Thunder (1983)
Television: Robot Wars (1997-2004), Blind Date (1985-2003)

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 10

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S2E4

HELP

Originally broadcast: 23 March 2001
Directed by: Edgar Wright
Written by: Jessica Hynes, Simon Pegg

Tim and Mike go on a mission to retrieve a caricature from Tim's portfolio, Daisy's competitive side kicks in, and Brian comes clean to his mother.

"I know you. You're a massive wanker."

REFERENCES:
You might want to spot them yourself, hence the spoilers.
Film: The Sixth Sense (1999), The Matrix (1999), Taxi Driver (1976), Terminator 2: Judgement Day (1991)
Television: Kilroy (1986-2004), Trisha (1998-2004), Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997-2003), A Song for Europe (1961-), Grange Hill (1978-2008)

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

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S2E5

GONE

Originally broadcast: 30 March 2001
Directed by: Edgar Wright
Written by: Jessica Hynes, Simon Pegg

Benzie sees a chance for revenge when Tim leaves his keys in the pub, Mike loses Colin, and a gang of youths are upset when they realise they're smoking oregano.

"Right, we get the Tube to Camden and head for the nearest bog-standard indie oriented bar. We smoke a fatty boom-batty on the way so that we can be absolutely munted by the time we order our first drink. We stay there for a few hours, where, if all goes to plan, we'll end up laughing like a couple of twats. We then relocate to a low-level high-street pub with an eclectic jukebox and keep drinking until we:A... fall over, B... puke or C: fall over and puke."

REFERENCES:
You might want to spot them yourself, hence the spoilers.
Film: Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace (1999),
Platoon (1986), Jurassic Park (1993), The Shining (1980)
Television: Kia-Ora Advert, The Naked Chef (1999-2001),
This Life (1996-1997), Monkey (1978), The Red Hand Gang (1977)

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 9

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S2E6

DISSOLUTION

Originally broadcast: 6 April 2001
Directed by: Edgar Wright
Written by: Jessica Hynes, Simon Pegg

Marsha thinks Tim is cheating on Daisy, Twist dumps Brian, and Mike is jealous of Sophie.

"Right, well I best go off to Threshers, do the weekly shop."

REFERENCES:
You might want to spot them yourself, hence the spoilers.
Film: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974),
The Omen (1976), Logan's Run (1976), The Blair Witch Project (1999),
Star Wars Saga (1977-), Bugsy Malone (1976),
Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
Television: Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997-2003),
Angel (1999-2004), Prisoner Cell Block H (1979-1986)

HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 6

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S2E7

LEAVES

Originally broadcast: 13 April 2001
Directed by: Edgar Wright
Written by: Jessica Hynes, Simon Pegg

Life seems to be changing: an upset Marsha plans to sell the house, Colin has found another woman, Sophie's offered a job in America, and Daisy sees her future in Colwyn Bay.

REFERENCES:
You might want to spot them yourself, hence the spoilers.
Film: The Shining (1980), Fatal Attraction (1987),
Jurassic Park (1993), Say Anything (1989), The Thing (1982)
Television: The Royle Family (1998-2012), Queer As Folk (1999-2000),
The London Marathon (1981-), The Littlest Hobo (1979),
Chock-A-Block (1981), Thunderbirds (1964-1966), This Morning (1988-)

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 10

TIM BISLEY

Played by Simon Pegg
in... Help (2001)

DAISY STEINER

Played by Jessica Hynes (Stevenson)
in... Dissolution (2001)

MIKE WATT

Played by Nick Frost
in... Battles (1999)

MARSHA KLEIN

Played by Julia Deakin
in... Change (2001)

BRIAN TOPP

Played by Mark Heap
in... Art (1999)

TWIST MORGAN

Played by Katy Carmichael
in... Epiphanies (1999)