What would be the opposite of "jumping the shark"?

[Khephra]

One of my favorite computer sites (Gone Gold) is trying to figure out what the phrase would be for when a bad (or mediocre) show gets better, instead of "jumping the shark" which is when something good goes bad.

The only ones I can think of would be "bringing in a Sheridan" (off of Babylon 5) and "Getting rid of Wesley" (Star Trek: NG).

(And yes, I know the actor who played Wesley is a real upright Liberal. Back off, ok? ;-) )


This isn't a contest on the site, just something that we're trying to figure out.

Anyone here have any suggestions?

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

1. How about this?

For making a good show great-Bringing in Waterston (reference to Sam Waterston replacing Michael Moriarty on Law & Order).

[SlavesandBulldozers]

2. how about

"nailing the shark" <rimshot>

[I AM SPARTACUS]

3. trimming the bush?

[muchacho]

4. smelling the glove?

[lazarus]

5. hiring Jon Stewart?

[Khephra]

6. Not bad, not bad at all.

:-)

[Nihil]

7. "Going down on a dolphin" ?

:-)

[Commie Pinko Dirtbag]

8. "Bringing in a Krycek" from The X Files (nt)

[PVnRT]

10. BOOOOOOOOO RATBOY

Sorry, couldn't help myself.

[Commie Pinko Dirtbag]

11. Nothing like writing in a sleazy traitor to spice up a story, eh?

Worked 1,900 years ago, works today, will always work. :evilgrin:

[Kamika]

9. Making a DS9

as in the tv series