Screenings from the PALEY ARCHIVE

Experience the magic of community as you watch compelling programming on our impressive big screens! Our daily screenings foster an intimate atmosphere that brings television to life, expertly curated from our vast collection spanning a century of television and radio, chosen just for you. No matter what is showing, The Paley Museum offers an unforgettable experience for TV enthusiasts and history buffs alike. When your favorite television shows aren’t showing on the big screen, the Paley Archive grants you unlimited access to our extensive programming catalog. Immerse yourself in television history with just a few clicks and enjoy your favorite shows and iconic moments in our intimate library space.

Wednesdays – Sundays, 12:00 – 6:00 pm
The Paley Museum, 25 W 52 Street, NYC
Visit Info

Paley Members attend screenings for free with a guest, included in Paley Museum admission, plus priority access to ticketed events, once-in-a-lifetime VIP experiences, and more. Become a Member now for this and many other benefits. 

NBC100

Magic School Bus

Superheroes

12:10 pm 
30 Rock: "Tracy Does Conan" 
In this episode, Jenna is upset when Jack replaces her with Tracy as a guest on Conan's show, fearing she's not respected. Meanwhile, Liz races against time to keep Tracy from behaving as he did during his last chaotic appearance. (2006, NBC) 

12:30 pm 
The Office: "The Injury" 
When Michael burns his foot on his George Forman grill, he finds a way to make it everyone else's problem in the office. Meanwhile, Jim and Pam are suspicious when Dwight suddenly begins treating Pam like his best friend. (2006, NBC) 

12:55 pm 
Parks and Recreation: "April and Andy's Fancy Party" 
April and Andy invite everyone from the Parks and Recreation department to Andy's home for a special party they're throwing, with a surprising twist for the purpose of the party. (2011, NBC) 

1:20 pm 
Seinfeld: "The Soup Nazi" 
After Kramer raves about a soup shop he loves, Jerry shares the owner's strict ordering rules with George and Elaine. When neither of them takes Jerry seriously, they receive a harsh declaration: "No soup for you!" (1995, NBC) 

1:45 pm 
Brooklyn Nine-Nine: "Pilot" 
In this series premiere episode, Detective Jake Peralta and Detective Amy Santiago are in a competition to see who can make the most arrests. In the middle of bragging about his most recent arrest, he makes a bad first impression on the squad's new captain: the no-nonsense Captain Raymond Holt. (2013, NBC) 

2:10 pm 
The Good Place: “Pilot” / “Flying” 
In this series two-part premiere episode, Eleanor Shellstrop finds herself in a strange office and is welcomed by Michael, who tells her she has died and to not worry – she's in the "Good Place." Eleanor spends her first days getting settled in her house, meeting other residents, and spending time with her soulmate, Chidi Anagonye. (2016, NBC) 

2:55 pm 
Will & Grace: “Coffee and Commitment” 
When Will finally grows tired of constantly paying for everything for Grace, he refuses to let her sign her name to a wedding gift for their friends, leaving Grace to scramble for a gift. Meanwhile, Jack develops an addition to caffeine after frequent coffee shop visits to see the cute barista, and Karen encourages him to take a break from coffee. She joins him in solidarity, and the pair quickly finds this is a challenge with which they may not succeed. (2001, NBC) 

3:20 pm 
The West Wing: ”Pilot” 
This pilot episode of Aaron Sorkin's groundbreaking show introduces audiences to the senior staff at the White House under President Josiah Bartlett. The day begins with each member of the staff receiving news the President has been in a bicycle accident, and rush to the White House to deal with the problem. But as one problem is solved, others arise as the day unfolds. (1999, NBC) 

4:10 pm 
This Is Us: “Pilot” 
This series premiere about the lives of the intergenerational Pearson family, told in multiple intersecting timelines, introduces audiences to Jack and Rebecca on the day Rebecca gives birth, and moves around to each member of the "Big Three" in the Pearson family. (2016, NBC) 

4:55 pm 
Law & Order: SVU: “Parasites” 
When Detectives Olivia Benson and Elliot Stabler are called to investigate a murder, their search takes a surprising turn when they meet the victim's sister. (2001, NBC) 

12:30 pm, 2:25 pm, 4:20 pm 
The Magic School Bus: "The Magic School Bus Gets Lost in Space" 
In this series premiere episode, Ms. Frizzle and her class plan to take a trip to the planetarium to learn about outer space but are disappointed when they find it is closed. However, when Ms. Frizzle turns the Magic School Bus into a rocket, the class finds an even better way to learn about the solar system. 

12:55 pm, 2:50 pm, 4:45 pm 
The Magic School Bus: "The Magic School Bus Goes to Seed" 
In this episode, the class is preparing their garden to be featured on the cover of PLANT IT! Magazine, but Phoebe's plot is empty. When she explains her flowers are at her previous school and needs to retrieve it, Ms. Frizzle seizes the opportunity to turn the Magic School Bus into a ladybug to teach the students about seeds. (1994, PBS) 

1:25 pm, 3:20 pm, 5:15 pm 
The Magic School Bus: "The Magic School Bus Blows Its Top" 
In this episode, the Magic School Bus transforms into a submarine and takes the class underwater, learning about tectonic plates and underwater volcanoes, and how islands are formed and discovered. (1995, PBS) 

1:55 pm, 3:50 pm 
The Magic School Bus: "The Magic School Bus Under Construction" 
In this episode, Ms. Frizzle and her students plan to take a trip to a suspension bridge, but their plans are derailed after they are accidentally shrunk to two inches tall and trapped in the bathroom after being chased by a student's toddler brother. Together, they learn about bridges and use everyday items to help them build their own bridge and find an escape. (1996, PBS)

12:30 pm 
Batman: “Hizzonner the Penguin” 
In part one of this two-part episode, arch-criminal the Penguin claims that he has reformed and runs for mayor of Gotham City, and Batman runs against him. (1966, ABC) 
 
1:00 pm 
Batman: “Dizzoner the Penguin” 
In part two of this two-part episode, Batman wins the mayoral election over his opponent, the Penguin, but resigns in favor of Mayor Linseed. (1966, ABC) 

1:30 pm 
Spider-Man: “The Kilowatt Kaper” / “The Peril of Parafino” 
In "The Kilowatt Kaper," the villain Electro escapes prison and wreaks havoc by taking the city's electrical supply and demanding a ransom. In "The Peril of Parafino," Spider-Man faces Parafino, a wax museum owner, who wants to turn Spider-Man into a wax figure for his new exhibit. (1967, ABC) 

1:55 pm 
The Fantastic Four: “Three Predications of Dr. Doom” 
In this episode, Dr. Doom hopes to gain world domination by attempting to strip the Fantastic Four of their superhuman strengths before using his “tidal impeller,” a mechanism that causes dangerous tidal waves to occur in every major global city. (1967, ABC) 

2:20 pm 
Super Friends: “Battle at the Earth’s Core” 
In this episode, the Wonder Twins, while investigating a series of unexplained storms at sea, are carried via whirlpool to an underground city where they are captured by evil Tar Men. Will the other members of the Justice League rescue them before it’s too late? (1978, ABC) 

2:45 pm 
Challenge of the Super Friends: “The Final Challenge”  
When Vartoo, a powerful alien warrior, abducts members of the Super Friends and Legion of Doom, the two rival teams must compete against each other in a series of high-stakes games to save themselves and the universe. (1978, ABC) 

3:10 pm 
Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends: “The Crime of all Centuries” 
Spider-Man must save the day when Kraven the Hunter plans to take over New York City by hatching a dinosaur army. (1981, NBC) 

3:35 pm 
Justice League: Secret Society 
In this two-part episode, the Justice League partakes in training exercises meant to repair the internal friction within the group. Sensing the team’s weaknesses, Gorilla Grodd creates a group of his own, the Secret Society, assembled to bring the Justice League down. (2003, Cartoon Network) 

4:20 pm 
Superman: The Animated Series: “Hand of Fate” 
In this episode, a burglar breaks into the department of archaeology at Metropolis University and, through the power of an ancient stone tablet, turns into the demon lord Karkull. He evades Superman and holds hostages inside the Daily Planet. Needing help to fight Karkull, Superman turns to Dr. Fate, who shares he has retired from active heroics but may still be able to help. (1997, HUB) 

4:50 pm 
Batman: The Animated Series: “Moon of the Wolf” 
When a security guard for the Gotham Zoo is attached by a werewolf-like creature, Batman sets out to investigate. But when Batman himself is captured by the werewolf, will he escape and save Gotham City from terror? (1992, HUB) 

5:20 pm 
Batman: The Animated Series: “Terror in the Sky” 
In this episode, Man-Bat has returned after a previous encounter with Batman. But is this villain Dr. Kirk Langstrom, who Batman fears is taking his mutagenic serum again, or is it a mysterious foe yet to be revealed? (1992, HUB)