Still, Democrats said the episode served some purpose, if inadvertently.

The episode served to strengthen his interest in the subject.

Prior to being picked up for another season, however, many believed that the episode would serve as the series finale.

These episodes served as a backdoor pilot for the series.

The episode served to improve the relationship between Mark and Arizona.

The first episode was a 60 minute special, and served as a basic introduction to the series.

This episode served to be a major influence on science fiction in the decades that followed.

No harm had been done, but the episode served as a sharp reminder.

"This episode, like other recent actions, has served as a warning to all magistrates not to go beyond a certain point."

These episodes often served to spotlight single characters and flesh them out more.