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The PJ's: Season One

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I've gotten hold of an early copy of the set, so I figured I'd share some specifics about what the set looks like, what's actually contained, etc. This isn't really a review of the show itself - I figure The PJs is a niche enough show that only fans are likely to stumble across this page anyway - suffice to say, I'd rate the show somewhere in the 4.5/5 region, firmly in the upper echelon of TV animation.

The packaging for the set is pretty basic - standard-width Amaray case, containing two discs, one on a tray. Back cover is pretty uneventful, with a large picture and a brief description of the show. There are, frustratingly, no episode details on either the back of the box or on an insert inside; you have to put the discs in your player to see what's on them.

The menus are static. The main menu plays The PJs theme song in the background and offers two options, "play all" and "episode selection". Pretty self-explanatory. There are no alternative language tracks, there are no subtitle options (not even English). The set is, however, closed-captioned.

The episodes are presented on the set in production order (not airdate order). Thirteen episodes are included. This means that "How the Super Stoled Christmas" is not included, as it was one of the last episodes produced, despite being listed as part of season one on most online episode guides. Wikipedia mentions a "pilot" episode; if that exists, it's not included here either (I say "if", as I've never seen it, and IMDb and TV.com don't list it). The back-of-the-box DVD running time allocates 24 minutes to each episode (more on the *actual* running times later); based on this, July 5th's release of season 2 will contain eighteen episodes. I'd guess at this including the seventeen episodes generally considered to comprise season 2, plus "How the Super Stoled Christmas", but that's pure speculation. (It's anyone's guess how they'll treat the confusing jumble of season three..)

Full episode list:

DISC 1
1. The Door
2. Rich Man, Porn Man
3. Hangin' with Mr. Super
4. Journal Fever
5. Bougie Nights
6. Haiti Sings the Blues
7. Bones, Bugs and Harmony
8. A Hero Ain't Nothing But A Super

DISC 2
9. He's Gotta Have It
10. Boyz 'N The Woods
11. Operation Gumbo Drop
12. U Go Kart
13. House Potty

I haven't had time to check every episode, but I believe they all run their original length (around 22:30). If anyone has anything specific they'd like me to check, please ask. The music *has* been changed in some instances; most noticeably, The Jeffersons theme tune in "Bougie Nights" has been changed to generic music. A crying shame, though I acknowledge that for a cult show like this, the sales would probably never have justified the cost of clearing the originals.

The AV quality of the set is pretty good; marginally better than I might have expected.

When all's said and done, I'm still very happy about this release; I'd resigned myself to never seeing the show on DVD. Now it's here? Well, it's not perfect, but it's way better than nothing. Hope I've helped.

I thought I'd never see the day when "The PJs" was released on DVD. The first two seasons are brilliantly funny -- and just politically incorrect enough that I doubt such a show would ever be green-lighted by a major network these days.

I watch "The PJs" on TV One every Saturday morning, and I can only hope that the DVD versions include original music. For example: in the episode "Bougie Fever" (sp?), a five or six second sample of "The Jeffersons" theme song is changed in the syndicated version. The scene absolutely loses its hilarity, and I hope that it's unchanged on the DVD.

Finally The PJ's is on DVD. My husband and I thought this was one of the funniest shows ever. I can remember years ago looking for this and it of course was nowhere to be found. I was so happy when I found out it was on DVD and ordered it right away. I think we laughed harder than we did when we first saw the show years ago. I have no idea why it was cancelled. I am just happy to be able to get these DVD's now.

Yes. Yes, yes. Eddie Murphy's TV Series The PJ's Season 1 is finally coming to DVD on May 3rd 2011. To all the fans that will be buy the season 1 like myself. Enjoy this halarious first season. Debuting in January 1999 to 2001. I love the comedy antics of Thurgoode Stubbs Muriel and the entire cast of the series. Let's get funky with The PJ's season 1.

Simply watch it, be aware the of techniques. The fact they no longer use clay, but foam. The show was literally CLASSIC until Eddie's departure voicing Thurgood, BUT Phil Morris did a fine job. And if you only know Larry Wilmore from the Daily Show - please check this show that he helped create.

I loved this series while it aired on TV and have already pre-ordered it. This has got to be the funniest animated series ever; and that includes the Simpsons - in my humble opinion. Eddie Murphy is a comic genius and it really shows in this hilarious series. I have long hoped and waited for this to be released onto DVD and the wait is almost over.

I really excited and looking forward to seeing this again and watching a few episodes I may have missed!

LOW RENT HI RISE YA'LL! I have luved this Series since it First aired on FOX Back in 1999,
it was Raunchy yet Had Heart the same time, GREAT VOICE ACTORS TOO!
The Clay......FOAM LATEX STOP-MOTION Is at it's PEAK by the carefull
hands at Will Vinton Studios, put it on mute & it'll amazes you,
EDDIE MURPHY SHOULD REALLY TALK ABOUT THE SHOW FOR A SPECIAL FEATURE which
by the way theres NONE....so far, Yes this is a BareBone Dvd the eps Look
AMAZING! better than any of the copies off the tv look I LIKE to belive These
Are from the masters,SOUND IS GOOD TOO, THE figures look so shiny,I have'nt even notice any
compression on the disc 1 with 8 eps on it,5 on disc 2 While i LUV to give a 5, BESIDE
HAVING NOOOO SP.FEATURES IT'S COME DOWN TO THE MUSIC, yes theres some generic
bits in here, BUT THERES ONLY A SMALL AMOUNT, YES, JAMES BROWN [SOUL MAN]
STILL PRESENT,IN IT'S RIGHT PLACE TOO! Yes [HOT STUFF] STILL COOKING,
I Can't say more since I haven't Watched Them on tv for a while, They give
these changes when TVONE AND [adult swim] Was airing It, BUT
THE NUMBER 1 CHANGE FOR MUSIC IS IN BOUGIE NIGHT EPISODE THE JEFFERSON THEME
[MOVING ON UP] IS NOT THERE... REALLY TAKES THE HUMOR AWAY ON THAT JOKE, but
I DIGRASS PLZ if you ever lived in a urban public housing project.
or a fan of Fun Black Humor, or Luv GREAT Looking stop motion.
Then pick up THE PJ'S!! thankz

Always like first seasons of really good shows and the PJ's is no exception ready to get the 2nd season and waiting for the 3rd.

I knew the product would please me, having already seen several of the episodes. And, it did. Ghetto humor, Eddie Murphy-style. Wish the show was still being produced.