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The devil is in the details. Whether you’re writing a book, painting a picture, or filming a movie, any large creative project has the potential to go viral and become a global phenomenon. However, you’re only increasing your chances of success if you put in as much effort as you can into fleshing out the world you’re creating and making it as believable as possible (even if it’s a fantasy or sci-fi universe). Really, it’s the tiny details that can make or break a show.

That’s where the r/TVDetails subreddit comes in. It’s an online community that unites perceptive TV lovers who share the most “interesting and unnoticed details” that they’ve spotted in their fave shows. We’ve collected the most intriguing details to show you just how genius some of these creators are. Scroll down and get ready—you won’t be able to think about these series the same way ever again.

#1

In Star Trek: The Next Generation, Dr. Mae Jemison Plays The First Astronaut To Appear In The Show. She Is Also The First Black Woman To Go To Space

Actress wearing a detailed space suit and Star Trek uniform showcasing TV show writers’ incredible attention to detail.

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    In The 1990’s Version Of Sabrina The Teenage Witch, Her Biology Teacher Was Mr. Poole. His Full Name Is Eugene Poole, But He Goes By Gene. That Means Her Biology Teacher Was Gene Poole

    Man in a suit standing in front of a chalkboard filled with scientific equations, showcasing attention to detail in TV shows

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    Chip & Dale Were Actually Dressed Like Indiana Jones And Magnum P.i

    Collage of TV show characters showcasing incredible attention to detail by writers through costume and character design.

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    Arthur And Buster Are Such Good Friends That They Each Have Slippers Of The Other!

    Two animated characters wearing animal slippers, showcasing TV show writers' incredible attention to detail in costume design.

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    #5

    In The 1st Episode Of The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air, Will Asks Geoffrey Not To Use The Master Title. Geoffrey Says It's Necessary For A Butler

    Two men embracing warmly in a TV show scene, highlighting the incredible attention to detail by writers.

    Throughout The Entire Series He Uses The Master Title. It's Not Until The Final Episode, After He Is Relieved Of His Duty, That Geoffrey Says "Goodbye..Will."

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    #6

    In Got, Daenerys Gets More Braids In Her Hair As She Wins More Victories - Following The Dothraki Tradition And Proving Her Valour As A Khaleesi

    Scenes from a TV show highlighting intricate hair braids, showcasing attention to detail by TV show writers that amazed viewers.

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    #7

    [frasier] Chair Goes In, Chair Goes Out. 11 Years Later. Same Actor, Same Shirt

    Two scenes from a TV show featuring characters moving a striped armchair, showcasing incredible attention to detail by writers.

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    #8

    In The Simpsons, Season 25, Episode 6, Maggie Is Seen Playing With 'Play-Annoyed Grunt'. Annoyed Grunt Is The How Homer's Catch-Phrase, D'oh, Is Represented In The Show's Scripts

    Maggie Simpson playing with Play-Annoyed Grunt and mallet, showcasing TV show writers' attention to detail in animation.

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    #9

    In The Handmaid's Tale, The Stop Signs Have A Hand Signal Instead Of The Word "Stop" Because The Women Are Not Permitted To Read

    Two people dressed in red cloaks crossing a street, highlighting TV show writers’ incredible attention to detail.

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    #10

    [batman]'s Famous Dutch Tilt Angle Was Only Ever Used In Villains' Lairs, As A Visual Cue That They Were "Crooked"

    Scene from a TV show highlighting incredible attention to detail by writers, featuring characters in colorful costumes.

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    #11

    In S7e10 Of Futurama, The Professor Returns To His Childhood Home Where He Has "Transformers" Bedsheets

    Animated TV show character asleep with glasses, highlighting the incredible attention to detail by TV show writers.

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    #12

    In S9:e4 Of The Office “Work Bus” Kevin Can Suddenly Do The Math To Figure Out The Time To The Pie Shop Based On Distance And Speed

    Scene from a TV show highlighting incredible attention to detail in writers’ math-based dialogue about pies and calculations.

    When Oscar Quizzes Him With A Division Problem (But Phrases It In Pies), The Answer Is 314

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    #13

    In Friends S08e17 The One With The Tea Leaves, Ross' T-Shirt Has An Image On It Which Means "Friends" In Sign Language

    A TV show scene highlighting incredible attention to detail in writing that amazed viewers and fans alike.

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    #14

    In The Stranger Things Episode ‘Chapter Three: The Pollywog’ (S2e3), If You Look Closely At Mr. Clarke’s Town Model, You Can See The Betelgeuse Tombstone From Beetlejuice (1988)

    Miniature models from TV shows and films showcasing incredible attention to detail by writers and creators.

    A Nice Little Nod To Series Star Winona Ryder, Who Had Her First Breakout Role As Lydia Deetz In That Film

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    #15

    In Pinky And The Brain S3e13, Brain Exerted Mind Control Over The Audience!

    Animated mouse character holding signs, showing incredible attention to detail in TV show writing scenes.

    While singing a song about taking over the world through subliminal messaging, The Brain slips these two frames in for a freeze-frame bonus.

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    #16

    In The Spongebob Squarepants Halloween Special, Sandy Dresses Up As A Pet Goldfish In A Bowl And Squidward “Doesn’t Get It” Because He’s Unaware Of What Life Is Like Beyond The Sea

    Animated scene from SpongeBob showing TV show writers’ attention to detail with characters drinking from glasses.

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    #17

    In The Last Season Of Modern Family, Claire Asks Gloria If She's Hiding A Pregnancy Behind The Laundry Basket

    Two women holding laundry baskets in a TV show scene highlighting incredible attention to detail by writers.

    It's A Reference To The Pilot Episode Where Julie Bowen (Claire) Had To Be Behind Several Object When In Front Of The Camera To Hide The Fact That She Was 8 1/2 Month Pregnant At The Time

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    #18

    Daily Reminder That When The Makers Of Amazing World Of Gumball Found Out A Chinese Company Started Making A Rip Off Version, They Just Made An Entire Episode Roasting Them Called “The Copy Cats”

    Animated characters from a TV show standing in a grocery store aisle, showcasing incredible attention to detail by writers.

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    #19

    In The Family Guy Intro, The Sheet Music On Lois' Piano Is Accurate

    Sheet music for the Family Guy theme song displayed on a piano illustrating TV show writers' incredible attention to detail.

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    #20

    Powerpuff Girls S2e9 “Imaginary Fiend” Blossom Crashes Into A Pile Of Coats And Comes Out Dressed As Cartman From South Park

    Scene from The Powerpuff Girls showing attention to detail in TV show writing with characters expressing concern after a trip.

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    #21

    In Black Mirror’s “Hang The Dj”, Amy Realizes She’s In A Simulation When She Notices She Can Only Skip The Rock 4 Times. She Does This At The 44th Second Of The 44th Minute. It’s Also The 4th Episode Of The 4th Season

    Scene from Black Mirror showing detailed set design with a character by a pool, highlighting TV show writers' attention to detail.

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    #22

    Hbo's Lovecraft Country Recreated This Famous Photograph Of African Americans Lined Up Outside A Relief Agency After The Louisville Flood Of 1937

    Black and white and color scenes showing TV show writers’ attention to detail in recreating a historic line and billboard.

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    #23

    In Killing Eve (2018- ), During Opening Credits, Sandra Oh's Name Is Often Accompanied By Lines Including The Word "Oh"

    Sandra Oh portraying a shocked character in a TV show showcasing incredible attention to detail by writers.

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    #24

    Not Sure How Many People Watch Either Show But One Of The Stores The “Good Girls” Go To Is Cloud 9, The Same Chain Store From “Superstore”

    Two TV show characters wearing blue vests in a store setting, showcasing incredible attention to detail by writers.

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    #25

    Lost, Season 2, Episode 4, Hurley Is Drinking Milk From A Carton He Found In The Hatch, With A Missing Child Photo Of Walt, Michael’s Son, Who Was Abducted In The Last Episode Of Season 1

    Scene from a TV show highlighting incredible attention to detail, featuring a missing person flyer in a storeroom setting.

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    #26

    In Community (S3e7), Troy Says Blanket Forts “Aren't Just For When Uncle's Die”

    A TV show scene with characters in pajamas surrounded by pillows and fairy lights, showcasing attention to detail by writers.

    In (S2e10), Troy Says His Uncle Died Recently, And Just The Episode Before, (S2e9), Abed And Troy Build A Blanket Fort. Implying Abed And Troy Made A Blanket Fort As A Coping Mechanism

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    #27

    In Bob’s Burgers We Know The Intro Credits Show A New Pun For The Retail Space And Exterminator Van. But Did You See Jimmy Pesto (Bobs Nemesis) Appearing In The Reflection On The Exterminator Vans Driver Window?

    Animated scene from Bob's Burgers showing TV show writers' attention to detail with a red exterminator van and background signage.

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    #28

    In The Adventure Time Episode “What Was Missing?” (S03e10), Jake Breaks His Violin In Half So For The Rest Of The Series His Violin Is Duct Taped Together

    Animated character breaking a guitar in one scene and holding a damaged guitar while seated in another, showing TV show attention to detail.

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