Okay, I have been struggling with this all morning, and finally, painfully, managed to get it down to 15, eliminating some classics in the process.
In episode order:
CREEPY GIRL. Episode 204- Catalina Caper — For me, this is the song that really started it all. Sure, there were songs before this, but this one established the combination of Mike’s composing skils and Kevin’s lovely Irish tenor.
IF CHAUFFEURS RULED THE WORLD. Episode 206- Ring of Terror. — As a singer, Frank is a great comedian but he gives this one plenty of heart before Dr. F drops some scenery on him.
GODZILLA’S GENEALOGY BOP. Episode 213- Godzilla vs. Sea Monster. — Another one of those goofy/nerdy outings that mostly works because Joel, Trace and Kevin sell it.
SLOW THE PLOT DOWN. Episode: 314- Mighty Jack. — Maybe the best plot shanty ever.
PATRICK SWAYZE CHRISTMAS. Episode 321- Santa Claus Conquers The Martians. — Quickly becoming the standard Crow hoped it would be; brilliantly zany.
A DANGER TO OURSELF AND OTHERS. Episode 406- Attack of the Giant Leeches. — Wagnatz!
PANTS! Episode 410- Hercules Vs. The Moon Men. — One of those Joel songs were he seems a little crazed, which adds to the fun.
HIRED! Episode 423- Bride Of The Monster. — It would make no sense to anybody who had not seen the short that precedes it, but for those who have it’s an very observant parody.
TUBULAR BOOBULAR JOY. Episode 519- Outlaw. — Giddily naughty fun.
MERRY CHRISTMAS, IF THAT’S OKAY. Episode 521- Santa Claus. — A perennial favorite and a still-relevant skewering of political correctness.
ENDLESS FRANK. Episode: 523- Village Of The Giants. — Love Mike’s Paul Williams impression.
WHO WILL I KILL? Episode: 624- Sampson vs. The Vampire Women. — Trace gamely warbles a classic as Frank departs.
WHEN I HELD YOUR BRAIN IN MY ARMS. Episode: 807- Terror From The Year 5000. — Funny and nerdy at the same time. A gem.
WHEN LOVING LOVERS LOVE. Episode: 822- Overdrawn at the Memory Bank. — A great example of Bill and Mary Jo’s chemistry.
I WISH I WAS BACK IN OLD CANADA. Episode: 910- The Final Sacrifice. — A sensation when this episode debuted. Why did this song strike such a nerve?
Least favorite:
CELEBRITY SIBLINGS. Episode 311- It Conquered the World. — Thin premise stretched even thinner.
What’s your list look like?
