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Why sitcom spin-offs rewrite their own history

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Continuity is completely optional if the ratings are high enough. When a beloved character leaves to start a spin-off, writers will ruthlessly erase previously established family members, rewrite their childhood memories, and fundamentally alter their personality to better fit a brand-new premise.

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