Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps...

If you haven't heard about the show Coupling on BBC America you are missing out on a gem. Currently, this situational comedy takes place in London and tells the story of the lives of Susan, Steve, Sally, Patrick, Jane and Oliver. The show is in it's 4th series.

Steven Moffat is the creator of this hilarious opus. According to the Series 1 DVD, he wrote this about his relationship with Coupling producer, Sue Vertue. The wealth of material that presents itself when two people weave their lives together was something Moffat thought would be a great setting for a sit-com. Friends meeting friends. Ex's meeting Ex's. Friends and ex's "getting together". Steve and Susan (sound familiar?) are the nucleus that make these connections happen.

The show has coined a number of terms. A few of my favorite are "Nudity Buffer", "The Giggle Loop", "N.A.T. (Nose Avoidance Tilting)", and "Sock Gap". Anyone who is a fan has their list.

Underneath all the humor, Coupling really covers a broad range of the psyche of both genders. Whether it's Patrick being a true man's man, or Jane being a bit neurotic, the characters make it tough for someone to not be able to relate.

Some of you may have seen or heard about the American version of Coupling. I did give the show a chance, and I laughed a few times, but it just didn't work. I believe it was canceled after 3 shows.

I was introduced to Coupling a couple years ago by my friends, Nate and Tarpy. "Sex, Death, and Nudity" from the first series was the first episode I saw. This contained the dreaded "Giggle Loop".

I was hooked. The show has changed a little bit since then as Oliver has come into the picture. The original troupe included a character named Jeff. Richard Coyle, the actor who played Jeff, left after the completion of Series 3. He was the creator of all my favorite "terms" I mentioned earlier. Watching Series 4, I realized how much I missed Jeff. But, the show goes on as clever as ever.

I've introduced a few people to the show, and I haven't met anyone who hasn't loved it. I was watching it on a plane and the girl next to me kept peeking over and asking me what it was. I told her and she said she was going to TiVo it. I wonder what type of chain that has created, if any.

If you don't have BBC America, I know that Series 1-3 are available for purchase. Check them out, they are definitely worth it.