What was good on TV?

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Star Trek
NYPD Blue
West Wing
Happy Days
Soap

[JiriHrdina]

Originally Posted by Draug

Given that I liked Dexter, The Shield, and The Wire, does anyone know of any other shows that I might try next? The Sopranos and Brotherhood are already on the list, but I just havent had time to watch them.

Homicide Life in the Street - its from the same creator as The Wire and is also set in Baltimore. Really it has very much the same feel as The Wire, but is more solely focused on the cops. But it is a fantastic show.

[JiriHrdina]

Originally Posted by fredr123

How about Andy Ricther Controls the Universe? I really liked that show. Me and two other guys...

I'm one of the other two guys - thought it was fantastic.

Another show I enjoyed was "Ed" with the bowling alley lawyer. A bit cheezy at times but a good show to turn off your brain while watching.

[Hemi-Cuda]

Dexter

best show on TV, bar none. even beats out Heroes and Battlestar Galactica. the first season is complete and easily found online (though i will be buying the DVD set as it's just that good). best main character and best season arc of any show i've ever seen

[fredr123]

I'm also quite fond of Seinfeld reruns. The jokes and cultural influence continue to permeate through society to this day long after the tight jeans and white shoes have faded away...

[Bobblehead]

Originally Posted by fredr123

How about Andy Ricther Controls the Universe? I really liked that show. Me and two other guys...

Originally Posted by JiriHrdina

I'm one of the other two guys - thought it was fantastic.

Me, as well. Who'd of thought we would all be on the same forum?

[Bobblehead]

And I would be neglecting my duties if I didn't strongly recommend Firefly

[Frank the Tank]

Charles in Charge is where its at.

[arsenal]

Is Rome any good? I watched the first episode, and fell asleep during the second. Does it get any better? Or is all about political struggles?

[Displaced Flames fan]

I've noticed that "That 70's Show" never gets mentioned in threads like this. Don't get me wrong, certainly not my favorite show ever, but I think it's hilarious. Am I alone?

[Barnes]

Originally Posted by Displaced Flames fan

I've noticed that "That 70's Show" never gets mentioned in threads like this. Don't get me wrong, certainly not my favorite show ever, but I think it's hilarious. Am I alone?

Is that the show that's on every hour of every day on at least 3 channels? I had forgotten about that show.

[SaskaBushFire]

Band of Brothers.

Justice League is un real, I delayed watching the last season because I didn't want it to end

I watched a few episodes of House lately, I really liked it. It was kind of like an action packed version of Frasier.

[Pagal4321]

Originally Posted by Displaced Flames fan

I've noticed that "That 70's Show" never gets mentioned in threads like this. Don't get me wrong, certainly not my favorite show ever, but I think it's hilarious. Am I alone?

Nope!
Loved that show...
Other good ones are the shows that plenty of people watch like House, 24, etc.

[BlAcKNoVa]

Stargate SG-1 - Been my favourite series of alltime. It's currently in it's 10th and final season. There is a spinoff series called Stargate: Atlantis that I've been getting into lately.

Other shows I've watched that I really enjoyed and aren't on TV anymore except for maybe re-runs.

Star Treks (especially Deep Space Nine)
X-Files
The Pretender

I'm not a huge TV watcher anymore other then hockey and the two Stargate series I mentioned above. But I think I'll give 24 a chance soon.

[Mike F]

In addition to those already mentioned, the Sci-Fi show Firefly wasn't bad.

[Displaced Flames fan]

Originally Posted by Barnes

Is that the show that's on every hour of every day on at least 3 channels? I had forgotten about that show.

That's true. I think it may be on 24 hours a day on my cable system. I don't really get tired of it though.

[jolinar of malkshor]

Originally Posted by arsenal

Is Rome any good? I watched the first episode, and fell asleep during the second. Does it get any better? Or is all about political struggles?

I really like it, but I am a big time history buff....so I guess it all depends. The only thing I didn't like was when Ceaser was fighting the main battle against Pompey....they didn't have a battle scene....it was really stupid.

But other than that.....I really liked it. I will buy the second season when it comes out.

And someone else mentioned Band of Brothers. That is a good one to.

[Antithesis]

Well, I thought the parameters of the thread were old shows that "didn't make it" ... :P

Battlestar Galactica (new series)
24
The Wire

[Barnes]

Bumping this old thread due to the writers strike. Thought some may find it useful to find some new-to-them shows.

I downloaded a series called The IT Crowd from the BBC that's pretty good. Any other international shows worth checking out?

[Ro]

Lots of good drama/action shows mentioned in this thread. Have to add Six Feet Under and The Riches to the list for sure. Anything HBO is golden it seems.

But you seem to like comedies.

Extras is awesome. Ricky Gervais is the world champion of funny.

30 Rock is surprisingly good for mainstream sitcom NBC kinda stuff.

The Sarah Silverman Program will have you cringing with awkward laughter.

Tim And Eric Awesome Show Great Job is a bit irreverent, but great nonetheless.

Wonder Showzen is similar to T&E, but with some Sesame Street on hallucinogens thrown in there.

Flight Of The Conchords isn't amazing, but it's worth checking out.

Monk is just plain good TV.

I haven't seen Californication or Moral Orel but they are both supposed to be excellent.

And even with all the hype Kenny Vs. Spenny gets, if you can get past the gross out immature stuff, it really is a hilarious examination of the modern male friendship and has themes on so many different levels. Just a brilliant show.