Dan McInerney and pals had it all: a "killer" premise, a professional editor, and effects as good as... well, "Gemberling." So where did they go wrong in episode 2? Possibly the scene in which the Sheriff confronts UKM and his sidekicks, but watch and decide for yourself.

First screened: 2007-01-29 at Tribeca Cinemas

Last screened: 2007-02-26 at Tribeca Cinemas

"American Cookbook" found a recipe that worked and stuck with it for five months. But variety is the spice of life, and an audience hungry for change decided... not to eat any more... I don't know, you try writing these things.

First screened: 2006-06-26 at Anthology Film Archives

Last screened: 2007-01-29 at Tribeca Cinemas

"Sexual Intercourse" failed to tie "Gemberling's" record for "longest-running show," but it set another: "longest-running show to never reach #1." And perhaps nothing sums up "SIAS" better than that. It was a niche show, with a core of devoted followers who kept it going for a long time, but it lacked the mass appeal to catapult it into "Shutterbugs" territory. But sometimes, that's what characterizes true art. And "Sexual Intercourse: American Style" is art.

First screened: 2006-04-24 at Magnet Theater

Last screened: 2007-01-29 at Tribeca Cinemas

After knocking it out of the park with episode 1, Tony Zaret and friends lost the audience completely on episode 2. They'll be back, audience. And you're going to like it.

First screened: 2006-11-06 at Tribeca Cinemas

Last screened: 2007-01-29 at Tribeca Cinemas

"Invisible City" saw it all: the dizzying heights of #1, immediately followed by the miserable depths of last place. But after past failures, its creators have girded their loins and come right back with a new show. No doubt that's what they'll do again... and Channel 102 will be the better for it.

First screened: 2006-09-25 at Anthology Film Archives

Last screened: 2006-11-06 at Tribeca Cinemas

Drawing comparisons to "The Simpsons," "Airplane!", and other comedy legends, "Dr. Miracles" may have been Channel 102's finest hour. A world quietly waits and prays that polymath Randall Park will grace it with another dose of his life-giving excretions.

First screened: 2006-06-26 at Anthology Film Archives

Last screened: 2006-11-06 at Tribeca Cinemas

Hailed for its high production standards and its commitment to a serious storyline without selling out for laughs, "The Bicycle Thief" may have ultimately proven just too experimental for the 102 audience. The nearly dialogue-free third episode freaked people out... or maybe they were expecting a heartrending 1948 Italian film masterpiece. Whatever the reason, "Bicycle Thief's" life was cut short after three brief eps.

First screened: 2006-06-26 at Anthology Film Archives

Last screened: 2006-09-25 at Anthology Film Archives

"Mohels" may have lost its way by episode three, but we shouldn't forget its roots as a dry, funny fake documentary.

First screened: 2006-05-22 at Anthology Film Archives

Last screened: 2006-08-28 at Anthology Film Archives

A lot of us here at 102 (me) gave the 28 Day Slater team crap for the hacky title -- but the thousands who watched the show saw that these guys had the goods: hilarious performances, great writing, great production. Their sudden departure from the lineup, after being #1 last month -- is a surprise, but a happy one since it frees up Tiger Team Awesome to make another behemoth.

First screened: 2006-03-28 at Anthology Film Archives

Last screened: 2006-06-26 at Anthology Film Archives

After charging into prime time last month, the Moms turned up the drama, action and excitment and were greeted with... rejection! It could be the new direction, or maybe just the fickleness that audiences seem to bring to many screenings. These guys are funny.

First screened: 2006-05-22 at Anthology Film Archives

Last screened: 2006-06-26 at Anthology Film Archives

A lot of reality shows get submitted to 102, and few with as original an approach as CNGAW. But after squeaking into prime time in May, it wasn't able to capitalize with their second episode.

First screened: 2006-05-22 at Anthology Film Archives

Last screened: 2006-06-26 at Anthology Film Archives

A frenzied last-minute production took its toll on the second episode of "The Incredible Drunk," and the audience checked out. But when this team finds time to regroup with a little more focus, you can expect greatness.

First screened: 2006-04-24 at Magnet Theater

Last screened: 2006-05-22 at Anthology Film Archives

Just as "Cakey" crested in popularity, its creators wrapped up the story they had planned and put it to rest, like they'd done previously with "My Wife, the Ghost." In 2007, "Cakey" was licensed by Super Deluxe and a new batch of episodes commissioned. The downside is the 102 originals had to be removed for the time being.

First screened: 2006-02-27 at Anthology Film Archives

Last screened: 2006-05-22 at Anthology Film Archives

A record three months at #1, professional-grade technique, subtle acting, and a story with more twists and turns than Big Bird's small intestine combined to raise "Puppet Rapist" up into the ranks of 102's finest shows, along with "Gemberling," "Jesus Christ Supercop," and "The Fun Squad." (And others too, I just can't list them all, okay?) The Waverly Films crew reached the end of their story arc and self-cancelled, but an eager audience drools for more.

First screened: 2006-01-30 at Anthology Film Archives

Last screened: 2006-05-22 at Anthology Film Archives

Ryan Karels' one-man masterpiece thrilled thousands with its minimalist style, educational insights, and bountiful crotch-shots. The show came up just one vote short in April 2006, and Ryan found his limit.

First screened: 2005-11-08 at Anthology Film Archives

Last screened: 2006-04-24 at Magnet Theater