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What TV Shows Had Mediocre First Seasons, But Went On To Be The Greatest Of All Time?

I swear It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia wouldn't be the perfect show it is if Danny DeVito hadn't joined the cast in Season 2.

So, we've all watched TV shows that had pretty great — dare I say, perfect — first seasons...only for them to go and ruin it all with Seasons 2, 3, 4, 5, and so on.

But what about the opposite? What TV shows, in your opinion, started off terribly, but then became the greatest of all time?

Like, maybe you believe The Office is an American TV staple, but during every rewatch you have to power through that not-so-funny first season to get to the good stuff.

Two men in an office, one standing in a suit, the other sitting and smirking

Perhaps you were intrigued by Ginny and Georgia but felt the first season felt a little too cheesy. Then, when you finally got around to watching Season 2, you were so blown away by the acting and storytelling that it instantly became your new favorite watch.

Two women on screen, one wearing a sweater and the other in a coat, expressing surprise

Maybe you're a MASSIVE fan of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, but felt the show only hit its stride in Season 2 when Danny DeVito joined the cast.