Best TV Show
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1.
The X-Files
1929 points - added 16 years ago by Haskel - 1 comment
Comments:
this show started out ok then got stupid as hell..
Added 14 years ago by try1234, -11 points
2.
MacGyver
MacGyver, the TV show from the late '80s that follows the intelligent, optimistic, laid-back, and extremely resourceful secret agent Angus MacGyver.
1294 points - added 14 years ago by guest -
3.
Nature
Long-running show on PBS.
1135 points - added 14 years ago by pandora -
4.
miami vice ~
1009 points - added 14 years ago by guest - 1 comment
Comments:
Is this site maintained by Don Johnson or his fan club? Not even sure how I found this ridiculous dite.
Added 13 years ago by guest, 1 point
5.
nash bridges ~
985 points - added 14 years ago by guest - 2 comments
Comments:
why is this show high on every list???
Added 13 years ago by wrestla88, 0 points
Who is the hater? Everytime this crappy show goes up, dozens of good shows go down. This was one of the worst shows ever on TV and does not even belong on a list of the Best TV Shows, let alone above Saturday Night Live, Dragnet, or Gilligan's Island.
Added 14 years ago by guest, 1 point
6.
Nova
626 points - added 14 years ago by guest -
7.
The Simpsons
602 points - added 13 years ago by guest - 1 comment
Comments:
Can anybody explain me the mystery behind this phenomenon. It passed me completely.
Added 12 years ago by guest, 1 point
8.
The Mentalist
Great stories and a harmonious and talented acting ensemble, combined with wry humor and a very sexy leading man in Simon Baker.
565 points - added 14 years ago by pandora - 1 comment
Comments:
I love this show! I watch it all the time! Absolutely love it!
Added 13 years ago by guest, 0 points
9.
House, M.D.
382 points - added 15 years ago by piotr - 2 comments
Comments:
The dumbest doctor on House is smarter than the smartest doctor on Grey's Anatomy.
Added 13 years ago by StainBuster, 1 point
One of the top 5 shows of the last 10 years.
Added 14 years ago by tboneya, 1 point
10.
Castle
Great plots, lots of action, beautifully photographed - and one of the sexiest lead actors ever.
330 points - added 15 years ago by guest -
11.
Quantum Leap
just awesome, great acting, very funny, often emotional. teaches about history and moral issues. but ultimately just entertaining.
326 points - added 13 years ago by guest -
12.
NCIS
Great cast, great plots, never boring!
254 points - added 15 years ago by pandora - 1 comment
Comments:
Abby! I love you! Im am the biggest fan of this show! NCIS forever!
Added 13 years ago by guest, 0 points
13.
M*A*S*H
228 points - added 16 years ago by Haskel - 6 comments
Comments:
Yes, the leaving of Col. Blake and Trapper John.
The addition of BJ, Charles Emerson Winchester, and Col. Potter.
The defeminization of Klinger and the softening of Hotlips all coincided with the show's Jumping of the Shark.
An excellent show derailed by an agenda.
Added 13 years ago by guest, 1 point
Yes Henry Blake was a great character and so was Trapper John, who also left the series early.
Added 14 years ago by Albert Hand, 1 point
The day McLean Stevenson left created a void unfilled and considerably more serious than we realized at the time.
Added 14 years ago by pandora, 1 point
The first few years, before McLean Stevenson left, was some of the best comedy I've ever seen. Then it turned into a liberal soapbox for Alan Alda and Mike Farrell. Still one of the top ten shows in history.....
Added 14 years ago by tboneya, 1 point
can be really funny at times
Added 14 years ago by try1234, 1 point
My name is Raye, and I'm addicted to M*A*'S*H..
Added 15 years ago by raye, 1 point
14.
All In The Family
The Best ever
224 points - added 14 years ago by guest - 2 comments
Comments:
Used by Norman Lear for his bully pulpit. Lear is a misguided dolt. Toss in Rob Reiner as well.
Added 13 years ago by guest, 0 points
In the top 5, without a doubt the best acted and well thought out show in history. Carroll O'Connor showed his genius. His was the best job of acting I've ever seen in a television series.
Added 14 years ago by tboneya, 1 point
15.
Monk
Every episode in its long run has been fascinating and hilarious.
204 points - added 14 years ago by pandora - 2 comments
Comments:
I LOVE THIS SHOW!!!!! I know what it's like to have OCD because my mom has it. Tony Shaloub plays the part perfectly! Love it!
Added 13 years ago by guest, 0 points
He can irritate some and be loved by others but Tony Shaloub is incredible as the OCD sufferer.
Added 14 years ago by Albert Hand, 0 points
16.
Futurama
191 points - added 15 years ago by xxjordyTHxx -
17.
Star Trek (Original)
178 points - added 13 years ago by guest -
18.
Saturday Night Live
171 points - added 16 years ago by Haskel - 2 comments
Comments:
Great in the 70s.
Added 13 years ago by StainBuster, 1 point
How is this ranked so low??
Added 14 years ago by gillesma89, 1 point
19.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
164 points - added 13 years ago by guest -
20.
The Cosby Show
164 points - added 14 years ago by guest -
21.
The Prisoner
Rated by many critics as the best TV program ever.
157 points - added 14 years ago by tboneya -
22.
South Park
155 points - added 16 years ago by Haskel - 7 comments
Comments:
Totally agree with tboneya
Added 14 years ago by guest, 1 point
This show crosses the line with me. If you like this sort of sacreligious, sickening humor, enjoy. As for me, I'm better than this show........
Added 14 years ago by tboneya, -1 points
I watch the show and I do get it. It's a very clever and often hilarious but if we're talking about the best TV ever ther will be shows that voters haven't seen due to age group or indifference. It would be like dismissing great music from the last few decades purely because it doesn't get played on chart music radio.
Added 14 years ago by Albert Hand, -1 points
I think it has a lot of votes because its a good show. Most the other shows on this list are not even on t.v. anymore. South Park is great ! You have to really watch the show to "get it" and the characters. There is a reason its going into its 14th season.
Added 14 years ago by try1234, 0 points
While this is a good show, favorite does not mean best. As for giving it so many votes so that no other shows can catch it, is a bit childish.
Added 14 years ago by Albert Hand, 1 point
SOUTH PARK IS THE BEST SHOW ON T.V. BY FAR !!!!! THEY DO TELL IT HOW IT IS.... NOT LIKE ALL THE OTHER SHOWS THAT ARE AFRAID TO LAY IT ALL ON THE LINE!!!
Added 15 years ago by JUGGALO, -1 points
Love it! Love it! Love it! The episodes are always timely, and they tell it like it is..Cartman rocks!
Added 15 years ago by raye, 0 points
23.
History Detectives
151 points - added 14 years ago by guest -
24.
Columbo [1971-1978 ]
Peter Falk
149 points - added 14 years ago by pandora -
25.
Happy Endings
146 points - added 13 years ago by guest -
26.
Frazier.
Terrific clever comedy.
145 points - added 14 years ago by guest -
27.
Simpsons
142 points - added 16 years ago by Haskel - 1 comment
Comments:
totaly
Added 14 years ago by zfire, 6 points
28.
I Love Lucy
142 points - added 16 years ago by Haskel -
29.
Texas Walker Ranger
140 points - added 14 years ago by guest - 1 comment
Comments:
its actually Walker Texas Ranger.
chuck norris is gonna kill you for that mistake
Added 14 years ago by guest, 1 point
30.
Friends
135 points - added 16 years ago by Haskel - 2 comments
Comments:
The first four series were great when they were genuinely in their late 20s but it just went on a bit too long. They were way beyond being cute or funny when they got well in to their 30s.
Added 14 years ago by Albert Hand, 0 points
Why is this so low it was funny and popular?
Added 14 years ago by golden123, 0 points
31.
Star Trek: The Next Generation
115 points - added 13 years ago by guest -
32.
Third Rock From The Sun.
Brilliant comedy.
95 points - added 14 years ago by guest - 2 comments
Comments:
This show is hilarious!
Added 14 years ago by gillesma89, 0 points
John Lithgow found his true calling as a comic actor in this show after years of serious roles.
Added 14 years ago by Albert Hand, 0 points
33.
The Big Bang Theory
One of the best sitcoms of the decade
91 points - added 14 years ago by guest -
34.
Breaking Bad
Best TV Show EVER.. period!
85 points - added 13 years ago by guest -
35.
The Carol Burnett Show
83 points - added 14 years ago by andrewh -
36.
Two and a Half Men
83 points - added 14 years ago by papasmurf -
37.
It's always sunny in Philidelphia
82 points - added 14 years ago by guest -
38.
Cheers
81 points - added 16 years ago by Haskel -
39.
Psych
78 points - added 15 years ago by rwd40 -
40.
Kenan & Kel
77 points - added 13 years ago by guest -
41.
My Wife And Kids
76 points - added 13 years ago by guest -
42.
Dexter
One of the most successful crime dramas of all time
76 points - added 14 years ago by guest -
43.
Married... With Children
75 points - added 16 years ago by Haskel - 5 comments
Comments:
This show was always very funny.
Added 14 years ago by Albert Hand, 0 points
A guilty pleasure of mine. This is one of the funniest shows I've ever seen......
Added 14 years ago by tboneya, 0 points
This show was always able to make me laugh, even after I'd had a hard day!
Added 14 years ago by pandora, 0 points
True family comedy, ha ha ha.
Added 14 years ago by try1234, 0 points
CLASSIC!!
Added 15 years ago by JUGGALO, 0 points
44.
Hawaii Five-O
74 points - added 14 years ago by pandora -
45.
Moonlighting
72 points - added 16 years ago by Haskel -
46.
Hogan's Heros
71 points - added 14 years ago by tboneya -
47.
The West Wing
71 points - added 16 years ago by Haskel -
48.
Fringe
68 points - added 14 years ago by guest -
49.
Everyone Loves Raymond
Every episode makes me laugh! Plus Debra and Estefania are easy on the eyes.
65 points - added 14 years ago by Ubergoober - 2 comments
Comments:
Funny show and Everybody Loves Raymond
Added 14 years ago by andrewh, 6 points
Wasn't it Everybody Loves Raymond?
Added 14 years ago by pandora, 0 points
50.
Sopranos
65 points - added 16 years ago by Haskel - 3 comments
Comments:
I guess its when you come across it while switching channels and it grabs your attention. I would describe it as a guilty pleasure.
Added 14 years ago by Albert Hand, 0 points
It all depends on why you watch it.
Added 14 years ago by Ubergoober, 0 points
Great TV but you just couldn't help wondering if it was glorifying criminals.
Added 14 years ago by Albert Hand, 0 points
51.
Magnum PI
Tom Selleck
64 points - added 14 years ago by pandora -
52.
Remington Steele (1982-1987)
Starred Pierce Brosnan, later to go on to movie star fame and the role of James Bond.
64 points - added 14 years ago by pandora -
53.
Mad About You
63 points - added 14 years ago by guest -
54.
The Bob Newhart Show
60 points - added 15 years ago by guest -
55.
That 70's Show
60 points - added 15 years ago by pete1061 - 2 comments
Comments:
This was a great show! It captured the era great and very funny.
Added 14 years ago by guest, 1 point
hated this show !!
Added 14 years ago by andrewh, -1 points
56.
Fox News
57 points - added 14 years ago by guest -
57.
Seinfeld
57 points - added 16 years ago by Haskel - 2 comments
Comments:
Always watchable and funny.
Added 14 years ago by Albert Hand, 0 points
Very good, very funny, very unique. Still, it's overrated by the high nosed media. I still think it's one of the top 20 shows of all-time, but it isn't #1, like they try and make it out to be.....
Added 14 years ago by tboneya, 0 points
58.
NYPD Blue
56 points - added 14 years ago by guest -
59.
OZ
54 points - added 12 years ago by guest -
60.
prison break
its best
54 points - added 15 years ago by guest -
61.
Family Ties
51 points - added 14 years ago by guest -
62.
Boardwalk Empire
Another HBO masterpiece
50 points - added 12 years ago by guest -
63.
O'Reilly Factor
49 points - added 14 years ago by guest -
64.
American Idol
49 points - added 16 years ago by Haskel -
65.
ER
Superb realistic drama
47 points - added 14 years ago by guest -
66.
spongebob
46 points - added 14 years ago by -silverknife- -
67.
Leave It to Beaver
45 points - added 16 years ago by Haskel -
68.
Family Guy
44 points - added 15 years ago by guest - 2 comments
Comments:
love this show... its a sexy party!
Added 14 years ago by try1234, 0 points
Always on the edge...Great writing. Hilariously funny! Seldom a disappointing episode..
Added 15 years ago by raye, 0 points
69.
Sesame Street
44 points - added 16 years ago by Haskel -
70.
Golden Girls
43 points - added 14 years ago by guest -
71.
X Factor [U.S.A.]
38 points - added 12 years ago by Anadilite -
72.
The Andy Griffith Show
36 points - added 15 years ago by guest - 1 comment
Comments:
Probably the best show ever put on TV. A classic.....Still great viewing after all these years....
Added 14 years ago by tboneya, 1 point
73.
Deadwood
35 points - added 16 years ago by Haskel -
74.
Star Trek
34 points - added 16 years ago by Haskel -
75.
Carnivale
33 points - added 14 years ago by guest -
76.
Happy Days
33 points - added 15 years ago by guest -
77.
malcom in the middle
only one word for this show woooowwwwwwww!!!!!!!!!!!! love it!
29 points - added 14 years ago by guest - 1 comment
Comments:
ha my favorite character is dewey
Added 14 years ago by guest, 1 point
78.
Taxi
27 points - added 16 years ago by Haskel -
79.
According to Jim
Courtney always has great points...
26 points - added 14 years ago by guest - 1 comment
Comments:
This has got to be the worst show on TV who told Belushi he could act?
Added 14 years ago by andrewh, 0 points
80.
Home Improvement
25 points - added 14 years ago by guest -
81.
The Beverly Hillbillies
25 points - added 14 years ago by guest -
82.
The Tonight Show
24 points - added 14 years ago by tboneya -
83.
Bones
22 points - added 12 years ago by guest -
84.
Survivor
Awesome Show
20 points - added 12 years ago by 1gameboy32 -
85.
A-Team
A-Team, the show from the '80s about a fictional group of ex-United States Army Special Forces who work as soldiers of fortune while being on the run from the military after being branded as war criminals for a crime that they did not commit.
20 points - added 14 years ago by guest - 2 comments
Comments:
There was a film version in 2010 of the TV series that had a memorable theme tune.
Added 10 years ago by guest, 0 points
I ain't gettin' on no plane fool!
Added 12 years ago by ranker, 2 points
86.
The Voice
best singing show ever both in Holland and USA
19 points - added 13 years ago by guest -
87.
Night Court
18 points - added 14 years ago by guest - 1 comment
Comments:
Dan Fielding is my hero
Added 14 years ago by guest, 0 points
88.
The Dick Van Dyke Show
17 points - added 14 years ago by guest -
89.
I Spy
17 points - added 14 years ago by guest -
90.
How I met your mother
Hilarious.
17 points - added 15 years ago by guest -
91.
Ed Sullivan Show
16 points - added 16 years ago by Haskel - 1 comment
Comments:
One of the most important shows ever.
Added 14 years ago by andrewh, 0 points
92.
Sid Caesar's Show of Shows
15 points - added 14 years ago by guest -
93.
The Honeymooners
11 points - added 15 years ago by guest -
94.
Gunsmoke
11 points - added 16 years ago by Haskel -
95.
Have Gun Will Travel
10 points - added 4 years ago by guest -
96.
Californication
10 points - added 8 years ago by guest -
97.
Star Trek DS9
10 points - added 11 years ago by guest -
98.
Star Trek Voyager
10 points - added 11 years ago by guest -
99.
Enterprise
10 points - added 11 years ago by guest -
100.
Skins
Its British Its Hilarious Its Dramatic Its Just Great on its own :)
10 points - added 13 years ago by guest -
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