Help us #SaveSaturdays with our fifth rewatch challenge

If you missed the Twitter storm back in 2019, here is the short version. Netflix dropped One Day at a Time after three seasons even though the show had carved out a sharp, Latinx-led space on its slate. The series followed a Cuban-American single mom and veteran navigating PTSD, family life, and identity in Echo Park. Justina Machado and Rita Moreno anchored the cast, and the writing balanced comedy with honest looks at mental health, racism, and queer acceptance. The streamer’s own cancellation tweet called for more representation while axing one of its clearest examples, and the fan reaction was swift. The show later found a home on Pop TV for a fourth season before wrapping for good, yet the original call to #SaveSaturdays still stands. That effort now includes this rewatch challenge built around the episodes that earned the highest IMDb scores across a dozen short-lived favorites. The plan remains simple: pick the standout hour from each series, press play, and tweet your own picks to @FilmDailyNews so the conversation keeps moving.

One Day at a Time “Not Yet” (S02E13)

Find it on Netflix. IMDb Rating: 9.4. This Christmas episode puts Lydia in the hospital and pulls the whole family together to celebrate everything she has given them. The lights and sentiment may feel early for a March rewatch, but the warmth still lands. It remains the clearest on-ramp to a series that mixed generational humor with real talk about veteran care and queer coming-out stories.

Shadowhunters “Erchomai” (S03E10)

Find it on Amazon & Hulu. IMDb Rating: 9.0. The episode earned a fresh wave of votes from fans hungry for the season-three return. It works as a reminder to catch up on the demon-hunting crew if real life interrupted the original run.

Timeless “Chinatown” (S02E10)

Find it on Amazon & Hulu. IMDb Rating: 9.3. Season two closed the book on the Lifeboat crew and the Rittenhouse mystery, so this finale rewards viewers who followed every jump. The twists land harder when the full timeline is in place.

Wynonna Earp “Let’s Pretend We’re Strangers” (S02E05)

Find it on Netflix. IMDb Rating: 8.6. The snowy Western setup traps Wynonna and Waverly with more than one kind of storm. The claustrophobic tension pairs action set pieces with family reckonings that still cut through on a rewatch.

Midnight, Texas “Patience is a Virtue” and “Yasss, Queen” (S02E09/E10)

Find it on Amazon. IMDb Rating: 8.6. The back-to-back episodes delivered the season’s strongest fan response, yet NBC pulled the plug after season two in December 2018. The double feature still rewards anyone who wants to finish the short run in one sitting.

Colony “Seppuku” (S02E12)

Find it on Amazon. IMDb Rating: 8.3. The resistance raid goes sideways and the fallout keeps the tension high. The series ended after season three, but this hour remains a showcase for the show’s tightest action beats.

Hannibal “Mizumono” (S02E13)

Find it on Amazon. IMDb Rating: 9.9. The season-two closer still earns near-perfect marks for its blend of style, gore, and last-minute reveals. Hannibal’s plan unfolds with precision, and the episode continues to top rewatch lists for the series.

Everything Sucks! “We Were Merely Freshmen” (S01E10)

Find it on Netflix. IMDb Rating: 8.1. The finale lets Kate and Emaline’s romance bloom while the Boring High crew finishes its first film. Netflix cancelled the show after one season in 2018, but the hour still captures the awkward hope of first love and DIY art.

Sense8 “You Want a War?” (S02E11)

Find it on Netflix. IMDb Rating: 9.5. The penultimate chapter throws the Sensates against a threat that could split the cluster. The episode set up the surprise finale that fans fought to see, and the stakes still hold up on a fresh watch.

Dark Matter “Sometimes in Life You Don’t Get to Choose” (S02E12)

Find it on Amazon. IMDb Rating: 8.8. Four regains his memories and the crew plots to topple his brother’s regime. The plan collapses fast, leaving Ryo facing execution and the rest of the team racing against time.

Scorpion “Arrivals and Departures” (S02E10)

Find it on Amazon & CBS All Access. IMDb Rating: 8.8. A fungal outbreak strands the team while Megan’s health declines. The hour mixes procedural pressure with the personal stakes that kept viewers invested through the series.

Ash vs. Evil Dead “The Mettle of Man” (S01E010)

Find it on Amazon. IMDb Rating: 9.2. The season-one closer throws Ash, the military, and the Dead into a final scramble. The episode keeps the franchise’s signature gore and gags intact while leaving the door open for more chaos.

Where to Watch These Shows in 2026

Streaming rights have moved since the original challenge launched. One Day at a Time remains on Netflix, while Shadowhunters and Timeless rotate between Amazon and Hulu depending on region. Wynonna Earp stays on Netflix in most markets, Midnight, Texas and Colony live on Amazon, and Hannibal continues to stream there as well. Everything Sucks! and Sense8 are still Netflix exclusives. Dark Matter and Scorpion appear on Amazon and CBS All Access respectively, and Ash vs. Evil Dead holds steady on Amazon. Checking local libraries or free ad-supported tiers can surface additional options if a title drops from a main service.

The Legacy of #SaveSaturdays and Similar Fan Campaigns

The hashtag grew out of frustration with quick cancellations, and One Day at a Time became its clearest early win when Pop TV ordered season four. Other viewer drives have produced similar results since then. Brooklyn Nine-Nine moved from Fox to NBC, Lucifer landed at Netflix, and Manifest found a home on its original network’s streaming arm. The pattern shows that organized noise can shift a renewal decision, even if the second life lasts only one extra season.

Why These Episodes Still Resonate Today

The selected hours lean on themes that have not aged out. Mental-health storylines in One Day at a Time and found-family bonds in Sense8 and Wynonna Earp continue to draw rewatches. High-stakes finales such as Hannibal’s “Mizumono” and Timeless’s “Chinatown” reward repeat viewing because the payoffs feel earned. Viewers keep returning because the emotional or action beats line up with current conversations about identity, survival, and chosen family.

Fan Favorites and Alternate Episode Picks

The original call for tweets produced plenty of runner-up suggestions. Shadowhunters fans often name “A Dark Reflection” alongside “Erchomai.” Wynonna Earp viewers split between the snowy standoff and the season-two finale. Colony supporters point to the season-three premiere as another peak. Everything Sucks! die-hards still champion the pilot for its quick character setup. These alternate picks keep the rewatch conversation alive even after the original list is complete.

Cancelled Shows That Found New Life

One Day at a Time proved that a Pop TV pickup could extend a story Netflix dropped. Brooklyn Nine-Nine showed a network-to-network handoff could work on a bigger scale. Lucifer and Manifest later followed similar paths, proving that a vocal audience can buy time even when the first platform moves on. The pattern does not guarantee long runs, yet it keeps certain titles from vanishing after a single cancellation notice.