Get a life. See a psychiatrist. Plan your book launch speech. X-Files, for example, has a dramatic beginning, followed by an investigation. It gets you in.
Compare jump cuts with fade-outs.
Or, if you were bored, think about the reasons. Often there seems to be one thread, along with another that seems slighter, more humorous or simply there for character development. Millions of viewers watch the same shows for months, even years. Even endlessly, if they are hooked on re-runs. Try sitting in front of the TV with a notepad and pen, taking notes.