I was slow to warm to this show originally but grew to absolutely fall in love. Some episodes are better than others, largely due to the dynamic between the panelists. Stephen & Sandy are wonderful in their own ways, and to compare the two is unfair. Regardless, the star of the show for me is Alan. He is hilarious and seems like a genuinely kind person. The information on the show is truly quite interesting ;) Overall, this show just makes me smile and sometimes even laugh until my stomach hurts. Some references about British culture I don't get, but it provides the opportunity to research and learn on my own! If you aren't already, watch with subtitles! The more you watch, the more the inside jokes of the show make you feel like a part of the QI crew.
