Author Topic: The Greatest TV Shows Ever (Read 58777 times)

berrysteevan · « **Reply #150 on:** November 12, 2013, 08:14:06 AM »

The Big Bang Theory... :D :D :D :D

wtjbatman · « **Reply #151 on:** November 16, 2013, 11:18:06 PM »

Quote from: Watchmaker on October 15, 2013, 07:55:43 AM

MST3K

No joke I came in here to post this, and when I clicked the last page, your post was at the top of the page and was the first one I read. So, +1 and all that.

BTW, it's not a "TV show", but check out Rifftrax if you haven't. I'm sure you have, but I'll pass it along just the same.

Exprezchef · « **Reply #152 on:** December 07, 2013, 11:33:53 AM »

Easy pickins for me-

Dexter (although the final season was a let down for me)
The Walking Dead
Battlestar Galactica (The remake with Edward James Olmos)
Top Gear UK (The US version is horrible)

C. K. · « **Reply #153 on:** December 07, 2013, 05:37:21 PM »

All the good ones are taken - Monk, MST3K, Top Gear (The Original).

A relative of mine practically shoved THE LOVE BOAT into my face and begged me to watch it. It wasn't bad.

I like JAMES MAY'S MAN LAB.

CHOPAG · « **Reply #154 on:** December 10, 2013, 08:52:15 AM »

From some of the same people who made Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz and The World's End--Spaced. It is the best.

aglassman · « **Reply #155 on:** December 10, 2013, 09:39:46 AM »

<---- Arrested Development obviously

ichangedmyname · « **Reply #156 on:** December 11, 2013, 09:53:02 PM »

May not be EVER. But a good new show to watch... Sleepy Hollow.

lizzzi · « **Reply #157 on:** January 31, 2014, 06:39:34 PM »

It was only mentioned once--thank you rving-carol last August--so I'm going to shout it out again: BABYLON 5 !!!

letro · « **Reply #158 on:** January 31, 2014, 07:55:43 PM »

#1 Mcleod's Daughters

Burn notice
4400
Royal Pains
Eureka
Closer Thank you thank you very much
Legend of the Seeker
Ted Talks

MrsStubble · « **Reply #159 on:** February 09, 2014, 07:42:41 PM »

I like JAMES MAY'S MAN LAB.
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I just found this show and his toy show.... i love them!!!

HappierAtHome · « **Reply #160 on:** February 09, 2014, 11:05:10 PM »

Quote from: ichangedmyname on December 11, 2013, 09:53:02 PM

May not be EVER. But a good new show to watch... Sleepy Hollow.

If you like Sleepy Hollow, try Grimm!

ichangedmyname · « **Reply #161 on:** February 10, 2014, 12:24:08 AM »

Quote from: mc6 on January 31, 2014, 05:30:43 PM

Is anyone watching the new HBO series, True Detective? OMGoodness, so good. Highly recommend.

So true! Love it!

Happier At Home, I tried watching Grimm's pilot but wasn't hooked. Maybe I could give it another try.

Adam Zapple · « **Reply #162 on:** February 10, 2014, 05:32:47 AM »

Tough one. There are two shows that I have devoured over the past year in very short periods of time. The first is HOMELAND on Showtime. CIA/terrorist stuff with an awesome cast and even better writing. I'm surprised I've only seen one other mention because its awesome. The next is BREAKING BAD. After watching 4 or 5 episodes back to back I feel like I'VE been on a meth binge (not based on any personal experience).

Bethersonton · « **Reply #163 on:** February 11, 2014, 08:00:43 AM »

Battlestar Galactica (the recent one)
Lost
Chuck
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Six Feet Under (just finished this two days ago and I'm still crying over it. I actually may never fully recover.)
BREAKING BAD
Arrested Development
The West Wing (!!!)
Veronica Mars
Top Gear (UK version)
Life (NBC)
Firefly
House

Still airing:
Orphan Black
Derek
Hannibal (my husband loves this; I love the visuals and the acting but it's way too dark for me to keep watching.)

ichangedmyname · « **Reply #164 on:** February 11, 2014, 09:39:09 PM »

Quote from: Bethersonton on February 11, 2014, 08:00:43 AM

Battlestar Galactica (the recent one)
Lost
Chuck
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Six Feet Under (just finished this two days ago and I'm still crying over it. I actually may never fully recover.)
BREAKING BAD
Arrested Development
The West Wing (!!!)
Veronica Mars
Top Gear (UK version)
Life (NBC) OMG did you cry too when it was cancelled? I'm still bummed. Not over it yet.
Firefly
House

Still airing:
Orphan Black
Derek
Hannibal (my husband loves this; I love the visuals and the acting but it's way too dark for me to keep watching.)

I think we will be friends. :)

Srekar · « **Reply #165 on:** February 11, 2014, 09:43:28 PM »

Red Dwarf!

Bethersonton · « **Reply #166 on:** February 12, 2014, 07:45:54 AM »

@ichangedmyname-I was really, really sad when Life ended, but at least it had an ending (V Mars, I'm looking at you). I've watched Life two times over since and recommend it to everyone I know.

I was PISSED when I finished V Mars. That "final" episode was such a joke. Really excited that the movie is coming out. Finally, some closure!

Same with Firefly. I am eternally upset that there are only like 13 episodes, though at least the movie was some closure. I've seen FF at least half a dozen times. It's one of my go-to comfort shows.

HappierAtHome · « **Reply #167 on:** February 12, 2014, 10:38:55 PM »

I actually thought that the movie (Serenity) sucked hairy balls compared to the brilliance that was Firefly... The writing wasn't nearly as sharp.

But the Veronica Mars movie is very, very exciting. If she doesn't end up with Logan I'll be heartbroken.

ichangedmyname · « **Reply #168 on:** February 13, 2014, 12:25:15 AM »

Quote from: HappierAtHome on February 12, 2014, 10:38:55 PM

I actually thought that the movie (Serenity) sucked hairy balls compared to the brilliance that was Firefly... The writing wasn't nearly as sharp.

But the Veronica Mars movie is very, very exciting. If she doesn't end up with Logan I'll be heartbroken.

Quote from: Bethersonton on February 12, 2014, 07:45:54 AM

@ichangedmyname-I was really, really sad when Life ended, but at least it had an ending (V Mars, I'm looking at you). I've watched Life two times over since and recommend it to everyone I know.

I was PISSED when I finished V Mars. That "final" episode was such a joke. Really excited that the movie is coming out. Finally, some closure!

Same with Firefly. I am eternally upset that there are only like 13 episodes, though at least the movie was some closure. I've seen FF at least half a dozen times. It's one of my go-to comfort shows.

Hello new friends!

I was just telling my husband how mad I still am that NBC cancelled it so they can give Jay Leno a primetime talk show. Also very excited for Veronica Mars, it's been awhile and i've been waiting for it. Firefly is simply a must. Can't stop the signal.

soccerluvof4 · « **Reply #169 on:** February 13, 2014, 05:21:40 AM »

Criminal Minds

Person of Interest

senecando · « **Reply #170 on:** February 13, 2014, 02:50:52 PM »

I'd have to say River Cottage, first three seasons. Just fantastic stuff.

If Community was consistent, it might be up there. It's not, though. :(

vern · « **Reply #171 on:** March 29, 2015, 09:47:07 PM »

The Prisoner
Twin Peaks
The Sandbaggers
Poldark (The old one, I haven't seen the new one yet)

TheBuddha · « **Reply #172 on:** March 29, 2015, 09:55:53 PM »

The First 48 is my favorite current show.

Mississippi Mudstache · « **Reply #173 on:** March 30, 2015, 07:21:35 AM »

I read the first and last page, and I can't believe that "The Simpsons" wasn't mentioned on either. So there's my vote.

Also neck-and-neck:

The Colbert Report
The Daily Show
Seinfeld

Malaysia41 · « **Reply #174 on:** March 30, 2015, 07:28:08 AM »

30 rock
Absolutely Fabulous
Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Colbert
Daily Show
Mad Men
Mash
Scrubs
Simpsons
Star Trek Voyager & Next Generation (watching w my son)
Strangers With Candy !!!
The West Wing

(post - edit): Woops - just went back to the first page - you want me to choose 1!?!?!?

Okay - Strangers With Candy.

Daley · « **Reply #175 on:** March 30, 2015, 07:44:11 AM »

Wow, this is an old thread...

Quote from: Mississippi Mudstache on March 30, 2015, 07:21:35 AM

I read the first and last page, and I can't believe that "The Simpsons" wasn't mentioned on either. So there's my vote.

Quote from: ketchup on July 30, 2013, 09:40:25 AM

Quote from: I.P. Daley on July 30, 2013, 07:26:37 AM
Quote from: brighteye on July 30, 2013, 02:54:46 AM
The Simpsons

I am surprised no one has mentioned them yet.

Probably because the Ian Maxtone-Graham era now outnumbers the good episodes 2-1 (that and the median age of the board is probably young enough to not be old enough to remember back when it was GOOD, let alone old enough to understand the cultural references that helped make it as such). It's hard to call a series a great classic when 2/3rds of the entire quarter-century run has never surpassed formulaic mediocrity.

You are right, though... the first seven seasons (and a handful from season eight) were spectacular and well withstand the ravages of time.
This. I was thinking in the context of current shows, and The Simpsons, while still on the air apparently, hasn't been worth watching in at least ten years. But the early stuff is gold.

Malaysia41 · « **Reply #176 on:** March 30, 2015, 08:33:52 AM »

Quote from: I.P. Daley on March 30, 2015, 07:44:11 AM

Wow, this is an old thread...

Yup - old resurrected threads can be gems from the past. I recently enjoyed the business card title thread when that reared its head the other day.

'Card Carrying Member'. Snicker.

By the way, my 9 year old son LOVES your name I.P.... and I really like a lot of your posts.

frugalnacho · « **Reply #177 on:** March 30, 2015, 09:44:53 AM »

The simpsons. I don't care how much of a turd the last 2/3 of the series has been (and probably a bigger fraction until it becomes unprofitable), the first decade of episodes dominates everything. It's I give it the title of "master of the universe".

Also:

Breaking Bad
Walking Dead
Game of Thrones
Trailer Park Boys
Sons of Anarchy
Futurama
Dexter (though it went downhill at the end)
Seinfeld
Arrested Development
Freaks and Geeks
Orange is the new black

Daley · « **Reply #178 on:** March 30, 2015, 09:47:31 AM »

Quote from: Malaysia41 on March 30, 2015, 08:33:52 AM

By the way, my 9 year old son LOVES your name I.P.... and I really like a lot of your posts.

The best jokes are the multi-layered ones. It's a puerile kid joke! It's an obtuse IT joke! It's a reference to The Tick (the comics and the animated or live-action series, both deserving consideration for this topic)!

PEIslander · « **Reply #179 on:** March 30, 2015, 09:52:34 AM »

Best show ever ----> The Love Boat

Love, exciting and new
Come Aboard. We're expecting you.
Love, life's sweetest reward.
Let it flow, it floats back to you.

Bardo · « **Reply #180 on:** March 30, 2015, 10:45:06 AM »

My Best Comedy nominees:
- The Thick of It
- Peep Show
- I Love Lucy
- Ab Fab
- Seinfeld
- MST3k

And the winner is: Peep Show (although Thick of It comes close)

Best drama nominees:
- The Wire
- Breaking Bad
- Mad Men
- Sopranos
- I Claudius
- Six Feet Under
- Forsyte Saga
- Life on Mars

And the winner is: The Wire, ya feel me?

Daniel · « **Reply #181 on:** March 30, 2015, 01:06:04 PM »

It only got mentioned once in someone's "not my number 1 list" so I have to highlight it here:

Parks and Rec

Honestly, the funniest show I've seen. If I could only pick one show to watch for the rest of my life it would be Parks and Rec.

Mississippi Mudstache · « **Reply #182 on:** March 30, 2015, 01:07:27 PM »

Quote from: I.P. Daley on March 30, 2015, 07:44:11 AM

Wow, this is an old thread...

Quote from: Mississippi Mudstache on March 30, 2015, 07:21:35 AM
I read the first and last page, and I can't believe that "The Simpsons" wasn't mentioned on either. So there's my vote.

Quote from: ketchup on July 30, 2013, 09:40:25 AM
Quote from: I.P. Daley on July 30, 2013, 07:26:37 AM
Quote from: brighteye on July 30, 2013, 02:54:46 AM
The Simpsons

I am surprised no one has mentioned them yet.

Probably because the Ian Maxtone-Graham era now outnumbers the good episodes 2-1 (that and the median age of the board is probably young enough to not be old enough to remember back when it was GOOD, let alone old enough to understand the cultural references that helped make it as such). It's hard to call a series a great classic when 2/3rds of the entire quarter-century run has never surpassed formulaic mediocrity.

You are right, though... the first seven seasons (and a handful from season eight) were spectacular and well withstand the ravages of time.
This. I was thinking in the context of current shows, and The Simpsons, while still on the air apparently, hasn't been worth watching in at least ten years. But the early stuff is gold.

I felt sure that The Simpsons was mentioned somewhere, but I wasn't willing to wade through pages 2 and 3 to find out where. I haven't had cable/satellite for 9 years, and most of the Simpsons episodes that I watched were re-runs during my high school and college years, so I guess I was heavily exposed to the glory years and less so to the recent shortcomings. The first decade was incredible, though.

Daley · « **Reply #183 on:** March 30, 2015, 01:42:09 PM »

Quote from: Mississippi Mudstache on March 30, 2015, 01:07:27 PM

I felt sure that The Simpsons was mentioned somewhere, but I wasn't willing to wade through pages 2 and 3 to find out where.

Do you honestly think I re-read the entire thread to find that? Ctrl+F is your friend. :p

Mississippi Mudstache · « **Reply #184 on:** March 30, 2015, 03:02:45 PM »

Quote from: I.P. Daley on March 30, 2015, 01:42:09 PM

Quote from: Mississippi Mudstache on March 30, 2015, 01:07:27 PM
I felt sure that The Simpsons was mentioned somewhere, but I wasn't willing to wade through pages 2 and 3 to find out where.

Do you honestly think I re-read the entire thread to find that? Ctrl+F is your friend. :p

Touché.

TootTootBeepBeep · « **Reply #185 on:** March 30, 2015, 03:03:20 PM »

+1 Battlestar Galactica and +1 Doctor Who, both the remake/reboot. BEST!

"...before I go, I just want to tell you, you were fantastic. Absolutely fantastic. And you know what? So was I." 9th Doctor

lizzzi · « **Reply #186 on:** April 07, 2015, 01:28:45 PM »

Star Trek: The Animated Series. I had no idea--it is fabulous. And it's a cartoon! Check it out on Netflix, especially the episode by D.C. Fontana about Spock…it's called "Yesteryear." There's another Spock episode written by Walter Koenig…"The Infinite Spock."

crazy jane · « **Reply #187 on:** April 07, 2015, 01:55:44 PM »

Quote from: Daniel on March 30, 2015, 01:06:04 PM

It only got mentioned once in someone's "not my number 1 list" so I have to highlight it here:

Parks and Rec

Honestly, the funniest show I've seen. If I could only pick one show to watch for the rest of my life it would be Parks and Rec.

I agree and since I'm home recovering from surgery for several weeks I've watched since the beginning. I'm in the middle of season 5.

shedinator · « **Reply #188 on:** April 07, 2015, 02:34:09 PM »

Quote from: Mr. Tummy Mustache on April 07, 2015, 02:29:17 PM

Am only going to mention Highlander.

Why? Because THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE!

Amen.

Sylly · « **Reply #189 on:** April 07, 2015, 03:17:55 PM »

How has noone mentioned NCIS yet? Definitely my current favorite.

I don't know if I'd put that as my one vote, though -- too many good shows over time, and hard to compare current vs past ones where my perception may have been affected by nostalgia.

SMCx3 · « **Reply #190 on:** April 07, 2015, 06:06:37 PM »

Married With Children

Malaysia41 · « **Reply #191 on:** April 07, 2015, 07:03:29 PM »

Quote from: Sylly on April 07, 2015, 03:17:55 PM

How has noone mentioned NCIS yet? Definitely my current favorite.

I don't know if I'd put that as my one vote, though -- too many good shows over time, and hard to compare current vs past ones where my perception may have been affected by nostalgia.

Why not ncis? Because the science is implausible and sometimes dead wrong. I turned it off after ten minutes. I couldn't get past the forensics expert confusing terminal velocity with the acceleration due to gravity.

Tonedover · « **Reply #192 on:** April 07, 2015, 08:48:22 PM »

The Wire
Breaking Bad
Game of Thrones

Killerbrandt · « **Reply #193 on:** April 08, 2015, 05:03:46 AM »

-Friends
-Seinfeld
-The Walking Dead
-Simpsons
-Futurama

Newer ones
-Orange is the New Black
-House of Cards

Bob W · « **Reply #194 on:** April 08, 2015, 05:17:06 PM »

Without a doubt. - Lost. If you haven't seen it, Netflix the entire series. ( mail order if you can for the extras). Runners up - Family Guy, Northern Exposure, Twin Peaks

mrshudson · « **Reply #195 on:** April 08, 2015, 05:46:31 PM »

Quote from: footenote on July 27, 2013, 12:27:24 PM

The original Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

Agreed.

The_Crustache · « **Reply #196 on:** April 09, 2015, 01:11:15 AM »

trailer park boys
south park
shin chan

SCUBAstache · « **Reply #197 on:** April 10, 2015, 12:59:03 PM »

The X-Files

LibrarIan · « **Reply #198 on:** April 10, 2015, 01:59:18 PM »

Twin Peaks.

nirvines88 · « **Reply #199 on:** April 11, 2015, 07:18:15 AM »

Game of Thrones
Seinfeld
Rome
Scrubs (minus the last couple seasons)

Some honorable mentions (these shows aren't "great" but are entertaining)
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Curb your Enthusiasm
Nip/Tuck (like a train wreck, don't want to watch, but can't look away)
Californication (seasons 1-4)
The League
House of Cards
Spartacus (a guilty pleasure)
Freaks and Geeks (too short lived)
Spongebob (first few seasons hard to beat)

damn I watch too much TV apparently

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Author Topic: The Greatest TV Shows Ever (Read 58777 times)

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