Graduation: With Steve Carell

It can be kind of boring waiting for your loved-one's name to get called during commencement, but it can be a great time to search for funny names. Names that should never have been given. Names that make you say, "What were those parents thinking?"

Saturday Night Live Season 33 Episode 12

Graduation: Family Ties

Alex is graduating from high school but isn't valedictorian. His girlfriend is. Pay special attention to his girlfriend, Rachel. Rachel is played by Daphne Zuniga who played Princess Vespa in Space Balls.

Family Ties Season 2 Episode 20 "The Graduate"


Alex has a hard time when he finds out that he isn't valedictorian of his senior class. But he has a harder time when he realizes his girlfriend is.

Graduation: Modern Family

When I was in school, I only had one graduation (from high school). So as I watched Wednesday night's episode of Modern Family and could help and wonder why there is a middle school graduation? I have come to the conclusion that these graduations (be them junior high, middle school, kindergarten) only exist because the cap and gown people want them to exist.

Modern Family Season 2 Episode 23 "See You Next Fall"


The whole family meets at Jay's house before Alex's middle school graduation. Jay spends the whole time trying to hide his bad botox job, Cameron gets feed up with Mitchell making fun of him and Phil sympathizes with Claire about the kids growing up too fast but only because he wants to go to Vegas the next day.

Graduation: Beverly Hills 90210

If you were a teenager in the 90s, you probably remember this episode of Beverly Hills 90210. Donna got drunk at the prom and now might not be able to walk at graduation. But don't worry, the whole 90210 gang, actually the whole school, will stand behind her.

Beverly Hills 90210 Season 3 Episode 28 "Something in the Air"


The schools is threatening to not let Donna participate in graduation after she gets drunk at prom. Her mother seems more embarrassed than worried about her daughter.  Brandon and the rest of the gang plan a school wide walk out during finals that leads to a demonstration in front of the school board. I think we can all remember the chant, "Donna Martin Graduates!" 

Graduation: Sister, Sister

Class of 1998!

Sister, Sister Season 5 epsiode 22 "Graduation"



The girls prepare for graduation. But Tyreke feels left out so he decides to take his GED. Ray wanted to promote him at the shop but holds off so Tyreke can study.

Tamera and Jordon have to come to an agreement on a farewell song. But Roger ends up preforming for his friends. 

Graduation: Who's the Boss?

Tony finally graduates from college only to realize how bad the job market is. I think a lot of college graduates can relate.

Whos' The Boss? Season 8 "Savor the Veal"



Tony graduates from college but has a hard time finding a job until his dream job presents itself. Assistant Professor, big office, baseball coach. Too bad the job is in Iowa. He turns it down but Angela convinces him to take it. The two of them agree to commute back and forth to see each other.

College Graduation: Greek

We might be a ways away from our next official holiday, Memorial Day, but there are plenty of special episodes to sustain us. Graduations and prom episodes should help.

I'm sure the dean was trying to be funny when he says, "Just a reminder, there are no refunds" but I don't think that is reassuring to the graduates.

Greek Season 4 Episode 1 "Defending Your Honor"


Season 4 of Greek starts with Casey, Ashleigh and Evan graduating. Ashleigh goes off to New York to start her new job. Casey looks into why she didn't get into CRU law. And Rebecca starts her term as ZBZ President only to find out they need a house mother.

Rusty decides to run against Cappie for Kappa Tau President.