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My Favorite TV Shows of All-Time

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This is a list of my favorite TV shows, some American, some British and over a long period of time and of differing genres.

Rated 166 points - posted 15 years ago by OfficeMaster in category Television.
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Miami Vice Report Abuse
From the brilliant pilot to the parting of Crockett and Tubbs, this iconic cop show set the precedent for all that followed. Movie-quality production values, coupled with the brilliant range of Don Johnson's acting abilities and the engrossing stories provided top-notch entertainment for most of its 5 year run. It set the style for men's clothes [and beard stubble] in the background of fast-moving plots and romantic encounters.
2379 points - added 15 years ago by guest - 4 comments
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A very good show, but not in my top 25.
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ok show but better shows out there
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somebody has a bad crush on Don Johnson
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not the best lots of shows better
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the x files Report Abuse
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MacGyver Report Abuse
Certainly one of the best show of the 80s, for some evene the best.
1241 points - added 13 years ago by alwaysfirefox - 1 comment
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Cheesy i my book.
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The Prisoner Report Abuse
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Star Trek the Original Series Report Abuse
756 points - added 15 years ago by OfficeMaster - 1 comment
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Probably the best TV series of all time.
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Monk Report Abuse
This is the other show I still watch on TV. Monk is a lovable character and the stories are often funny and show the brilliance of the character. Occasionally a dud episode appears, but those are rare. Sad the series will be ending after this next season.
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Star Trek: The Next Generation Report Abuse
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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Report Abuse
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Doctor Who Report Abuse
I've loved Doctor Who since I discovered it in the 80s. I've seen all of the episodes that have been discovered. Sadly many of the first 2 doctors have lost forever. I was glad when the series was revived that the writers mostly remained true to the original series. This series has often had great story lines, with the occasional bad one and some poor special effects. It has certainly addressed relevant issues of the time.
502 points - added 15 years ago by OfficeMaster - 1 comment
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Best show ever.
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Red Dwarf Report Abuse
Innovative comedy
270 points - added 14 years ago by Snid - 1 comment
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Again, the BBC have made great programmes and this was one of them. Before Robot Wars, Craig Charles was one of the cast. I must not mention the AA advertisement which the crew reprise their roles, topped off with the show's signature tune.
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Magnum PI Report Abuse
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South Park Report Abuse
Never has a show been so good at making fun of real people and having their own plot line at the same time
236 points - added 13 years ago by Shaggs - 1 comment
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The ability to have their own plot line and make fun of the celebrities is what makes it better than Family Guy, who being less creative have to have random clips interrupt the episode.
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all in the family Report Abuse
most well done show of all time
192 points - added 14 years ago by guest - 2 comments
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rated behind the lucy show but great show
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original nothing will ever be written like it again
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Seinfeld Report Abuse
Funniest show ever!
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Monty Python's Flying Circus Report Abuse
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As Time Goes By Report Abuse
This is a great British Comedy series. It is also a wonderful romantic series, but one that men can get. The characters are really special and you can't help but be fond of each and every one of them.
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I love lucy Report Abuse
should be rated no 1
98 points - added 14 years ago by guest - 2 comments
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I agree should be no 1
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still the most watch and still running today
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MASH Report Abuse
ANOTHER CLASSIC
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MOST WATCHED ENDING EVER
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Get Smart Report Abuse
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Dexter Report Abuse
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Lassie Report Abuse
every baby bommers first dog
89 points - added 14 years ago by guest - 1 comment
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couldnt wait to watch in the day
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Remington Steele Report Abuse
Starred Pierce Brosnan, later to play the role of James Bond.
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Breaking Bad Report Abuse
Best Show Ever.. period!
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Columbo [1971-1978 ] Report Abuse
Peter Falk
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Nova Report Abuse
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History Detectives Report Abuse
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Twlight Zone (Original 1959-64 series) Report Abuse
Still has an impact when watched today - so influential on so many shows that followed it. Rod Serling = Genius.
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Nature Report Abuse
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Family guy Report Abuse
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The Beverly Hillbillies Report Abuse
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mr bean Report Abuse
its the very old and new tv show as it is show on tv show it is mr bean
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Keeping Up Appearances Report Abuse
26 points - added 15 years ago by OfficeMaster - 3 comments
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Another show from the BBC. Patricia Routeledge was the actress.
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god i thought it was keeping up wih the kardashians
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Love this show, it was Hilarious. Love Hyacinth.
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Ed Report Abuse
Great quirky series, ran for 4 seasons, sadly missed. Is currently being shown on CBS Drama on the Sky system in the UK.
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Last of the Summer Wine Report Abuse
Another top series from Great Britain.
24 points - added 14 years ago by pandora - 1 comment
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That was on the BBC and a memorable theme tune. Must have watched some of the programmes back then.
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Have Gun - Will Travel Report Abuse
Richard Boone as Paladin
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Deadliest Catch Report Abuse
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Gunsmoke Report Abuse
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24 Report Abuse
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eastenders Report Abuse
its the one of the best tv show ever
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Little House on the Praire Report Abuse
Laura was Tre Cool!!!!
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Simsons Report Abuse
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Addams Family Report Abuse
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Munsters Report Abuse
original nothing like it
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lost in space Report Abuse
classic well written
15 points - added 14 years ago by guest - 1 comment
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one on my list
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Faulty Towers Report Abuse
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The Waltons Report Abuse
Great family entertainment
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WKRP In Cincinnati Report Abuse
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BeWitched Report Abuse
with a 'twitch' of her nose, Elizabeth Montgomery placed a Spell on America during the 60's and 70's; was ranked #1 show on ABC for many years. American fell in love with "Samantha" and vastly enjoyed many of the other talent in the show.
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Baretta [1975-1978] Report Abuse
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Accorging to JIM Report Abuse
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SONNY AND CHER Report Abuse
ANOTHER CLASSIC I SEE
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VERY FUNNY SHOW
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CHICO AND THE MAN Report Abuse
I JUST LIKE THE SHOW I SKIPPED SCHOOL TO WATCH
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HE WILL BE MISSED REST IN PEACE
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IT WAS SAD WHAT HAPPED TO FREDDY
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BANANNA SPLITS SHOW Report Abuse
JUST A OK SHOW FOR KIDS CLEAN
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The Tudors Report Abuse
One of the top historical dramas ever
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Dragnet [original version 1951-1959] Report Abuse
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FAMILY AFAIR Report Abuse
VERY CUTE SHOW
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Brady Bunch Report Abuse
everyones Family
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Leave it to beaver Report Abuse
cute show
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BATMAN Report Abuse
BACK IN THE DAY EVERY ACTOR WANTED TO BE ON SHOW
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Soap Report Abuse
is a show about two sisters, Jessica Tate and Mary Campbell and their families. The two families have all sorts of problems such as: Sarcastic butlers, a war hero who's still living in 1940's wartime and Mary's 2nd husband who once thought he could make himself invisible and was abducted aliens, just to name a few.
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Heroes Report Abuse
The best series ever. Its a ashamed it was cancelled
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Psych Report Abuse
This is a great comedy detective series currently run on USA. It has great characters and fascinating story lines. Great TV. I only watch two shows on TV now and this is one of them.
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Stargate SG-1 Report Abuse
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Duckman Report Abuse
The tale of an incompetent, selfish and cruel Duck (voiced by Jason Alexander), his health nut sister in law, 3 sons on 2 bodies, comatose mother in law and jack of all trades partner. An intelligent, satirical cartoon meant for adults.
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LOST Report Abuse
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not a great show
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My favorite show by far!
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Take The High Road Report Abuse
This was a Scottish soap.
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Auf Weidershen Pet Report Abuse
Central Television originally made it during the early-mid 1980s and then was picked up by the BBC in the 2000s. Jimmy Nail was one of the actors and thhen turned to music afterwards.
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Desmond's Report Abuse
This was a Channel 4 comedy from the 1990s. Peckham Rye station in Greater London, one of the opening scenes and a catchy tune. Of course, it was later used in an advert for a well known butter/margarine brand.
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The Upper Hand Report Abuse
Based on the American equivalent 'Who's The Boss' featuring a mechanic and a high flying businesswoman. Ran for several seasons during the 1990s and Central Television/Carlton made this one. A young Kellie Bright appeared in many episodes and greater things were to come including now as a soap star.
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Petrocelli [1974-1976] Report Abuse
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top gear Report Abuse
fanstic entertainment
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Why does this have so many vote downs? It gets 360 million views an episode so obviously they like it.
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Beadles About Report Abuse
groundbreaking UK sketch show.
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Remember that one made by London Weekend Television (LWT). The makers of Carling in the early 1990s did a spoof of it and was quite popular over the winter period.
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Waking the Dead Report Abuse
A great series from Great Britain about a cold case crew.
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Earth 2 Report Abuse
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Shamless Report Abuse
Funniest T.V Show Ever !
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smallville Report Abuse
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Bugs Bunny and Road Runner Show Report Abuse
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Old Tricks. Report Abuse
Another UK series about the setting up of a cold case squad made up of retired police officers and at times can be quite entertaining.
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Its called New Tricks.
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Midsommer Murders Report Abuse
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The Real Ghostbusters Report Abuse
-22 points - added 15 years ago by OfficeMaster - 1 comment
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My Brother would agree with you.
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Emergency! Report Abuse
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Top Gear UK Report Abuse
GreatTV show about supercars
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Star Blazers Report Abuse
This animated series (or rather several series) from Japan was produced in the 70s and early 80s. One of the best animated series ever and does not suffer from the darker anime that came later. This is a very up beat and lets save the world series where the characters, while human, are truly noble of spirit.
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