5 TV Shows with Hilarious Bowling Episodes!

As the days begin to grow shorter and the holiday season peeks its head around the corner, we all start to relish in the nights spent in with family, eating together and watching our favorite movies. If you’re one of those people who LOVES starting a new TV show to binge, we’ve got a few teaser episodes to pitch that highlight, in our unbiased opinion (lol!), the best sport of all time! With a solid mix of heartfelt moments, crazy competition, and hilarious happenings, you’re sure to find a show that sparks some interest from the list below:

“Alley Cats” – Will and Grace, Season 1, Episode 21

Premise: When Grace is told by her friends that they don’t like playing games with her because of her fiercely competitive edge, she decides she’ll do a 180 and change how she plays to make them happy. The only problem is… once this happens, Will’s competitive side emerges, and they’re forced to decide: do we dominate? Or play nice?

Where to Watch: Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV

“The Love Song of Aaron M. Seaver” – Growing Pains, Season 1, Episode 13

Premise: Mike’s family is getting ready for the annual family bowling tournament against the Koosmans, and are depending on him to help them clinch the win and take home the gold. Victory seems guaranteed until Mike falls for the daughter of the other family and can’t seem to keep his mind in the game. This begs the question: what do you do when you fall in love with the enemy?

Where to Watch: Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video

“The Wheaton Recurrence” – The Big Bang Theory, Season 3, Episode 19

Premise: In an episode with multiple storylines taking place, Leonard and Penny reach a crossroads in their relationship that is then tested during a grudge match between Sheldon and his arch nemesis, Star Trek’s Wil Wheaton at their local bowling alley. Do Leonard and Penny survive the rough patch? Does Sheldon finally best his adversary? You’ll have to watch to find out!

Where to Watch: HBO Max, Amazon Prime Video

“Team Homer” – The Simpsons, Season 7, Episode 12

Premise: An episode that came to fruition because writer Mike Scully was bowling, to use his words, “a lot” in real life, Homer starts a bowling team with his friends Moe, Apu, and Otto by swindling his boss for the league entry fee. Upon realizing he is the team’s cash cow, Mr. Burns insists on joining, but the others are worried he will cost them the league championship due to his total inability to play the game.

Where to Watch: Disney+, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video

“The Competition” – Golden Girls, Season 1, Episode 7

Premise: Rose wants to join a bowling tournament but needs a partner. Dorothy is the best bowler of the group, but when Blanche decides she wants to play as well, and Sophia joins the fray at the last minute, all sorts of confusion and chaos ensues in a match that may mean the difference between a trip to Sicily, and staying home.

Where to Watch: Hulu, Amazon Prime Video

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