 The show often contains dialog that "breaks the fourth wall" or lets  the audience believe they know its a TV show. At the end of episode  "Squid Pro Quo", Denny ends the episode by saying, "I cant wait  until next week." Alan Shore also notes that the show used to be on  Mondays, and one time mentioned to Denny that "Ive hardly seen you  this episode." Melissa, Alans assistant, once warns him against  falling for a woman, citing, "Shes only a guest