[trackercowe]

Just try and avoid the trap many Americans fall in, and avoid watching pure garbage like CSI (any of the three), NCIS, Two and a Half Men, American Idol, and junk like that. Honestly watching football on CBS, and hearing that NCIS is the most watched drama, and Two and a Half Men is the most watched sitcom makes me sad.

Lets see:
The Wire- Great show, very powerful, and authentic. More of a manly show imo.
Oz- Rewatching the series for the second time. Also powerful, and more of a manly show.
The Sopranos- Great show, very suitable for both sexes. A must see, if you have already watched the first two seasons.
The Walking Dead- Only six episodes in, so it wouldn't require that much of a commitment.
Breaking Bad- Amazing show for the most part. But, the female characters are nauseating, and leave a lot to be desired. Cranston, and Aaron Paul hold that show together.
Mad Men- More of a slow paced, well thought out show. Not really my favorite, but I know many people who simply love it.
Lost- Will require an insane amount of commitment. Like many others, I was hooked instantly. It's a love/hate type of show though.
24- Could be right up your alley. New story lines every year, so it does not require the same commitment as others. Some seasons are obviously better than others, but season one was very good. Start there, and if it suits your tastes, keep going from there.
Boardwalk Empire- Not Sopranos good, but it's a story that needed to be told.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer- Same with Lost, it has more of a love/hate relationship. My brother loves both Buffy, and Angel. Great characters, writing, and suitable for both sexes. Might be worth checking out.
The Practice: Guilty pleasure. Got much worse as it went on, but I found it quite enjoyable. The same could be said for Boston Legal, and even Boston Public.
House- One of the better shows out there, that actually attracts viewers. Not as good as it would be if it were on HBO, but it's worth checking out on free TV.

I'll add more later...