You don’t need me to explain what this image is. But if it’s too long and didn’t feel like reading, it essentially summarizes how all television shows act. This algorithm applies to both comedies and dramas and maybe even reality shows [eh maybe not, I was tired of Jersey Shore since season 1]. It’s true that most episodes hit their stride in season 3 and 4 because the writers are truly comfortable with their characters. Soon enough they become cash cows to live long enough hit the zombie years. Enough of my garbage, scroll back up and read the image by cracked again. Be sure to visit Cracked.com or Viruscomix.com to support the wit.
Banana Scoop 
So the “Jump the Shark” moment comes somewhere in Season 6.
Regardless, I always find it hard to simply abandon a show. After 6 years, you’ve become so attached to the characters that you’ll hope and pray that it’ll rally…but it usually doesn’t…