Well, the Jeff Thomas era has come and gone at the University of Illinois, so let’s reflect on all the fun times we had by seeing where it ranks among Illinois-relevant Thomas eras.

1: Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends Ringo Starr Era (1989-90)

There’s just no question that this was the greatest Thomas Era of all time. Its impact wasn’t limited to Illinois, but was certainly felt here. It’s not often you see anything firing on all cylinders quite like this show was in its first run.