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
Comments:
A very good show, but not in my top 25.
Added 13 years ago by pelagius76, 7 points
ok show but better shows out there
Added 14 years ago by guest, 7 points
somebody has a bad crush on Don Johnson
Added 14 years ago by andrewh, 7 points
not the best lots of shows better
Added 14 years ago by guest, 7 points
2.
the x files
2289 points - added 15 years ago by guest -
3.
Nash Bridges
2178 points - added 14 years ago by guest -
4.
MacGyver
Certainly one of the best show of the 80s, for some evene the best.
1241 points - added 13 years ago by alwaysfirefox - 1 comment
Comments:
Cheesy i my book.
Added 13 years ago by pelagius76, 0 points
5.
The Prisoner
757 points - added 14 years ago by pandora -
6.
Star Trek the Original Series
756 points - added 15 years ago by OfficeMaster - 1 comment
Comments:
Probably the best TV series of all time.
Added 13 years ago by pelagius76, 0 points
7.
Monk
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.
661 points - added 15 years ago by OfficeMaster -
8.
Star Trek: The Next Generation
622 points - added 13 years ago by Uber -
9.
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
540 points - added 14 years ago by pandora -
10.
Doctor Who
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
Comments:
Best show ever.
Added 14 years ago by Pengu82, -7 points
11.
Red Dwarf
Innovative comedy
270 points - added 14 years ago by Snid - 1 comment
Comments:
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.
Added 9 months ago by guest, 0 points
12.
Magnum PI
237 points - added 14 years ago by pandora -
13.
South Park
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
Comments:
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.
Added 13 years ago by guest, 0 points
14.
all in the family
most well done show of all time
192 points - added 14 years ago by guest - 2 comments
Comments:
rated behind the lucy show but great show
Added 14 years ago by guest, -3 points
original nothing will ever be written like it again
Added 14 years ago by guest, 10 points
15.
Seinfeld
Funniest show ever!
122 points - added 13 years ago by elipopotam -
16.
Monty Python's Flying Circus
122 points - added 15 years ago by OfficeMaster -
17.
As Time Goes By
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.
120 points - added 15 years ago by OfficeMaster -
18.
I love lucy
should be rated no 1
98 points - added 14 years ago by guest - 2 comments
Comments:
I agree should be no 1
Added 14 years ago by guest, -7 points
still the most watch and still running today
Added 14 years ago by guest, -7 points
19.
MASH
ANOTHER CLASSIC
96 points - added 14 years ago by guest - 1 comment
Comments:
MOST WATCHED ENDING EVER
Added 14 years ago by guest, 7 points
20.
Get Smart
96 points - added 15 years ago by OfficeMaster -
21.
Dexter
90 points - added 14 years ago by guest -
22.
Lassie
every baby bommers first dog
89 points - added 14 years ago by guest - 1 comment
Comments:
couldnt wait to watch in the day
Added 14 years ago by guest, 0 points
23.
Remington Steele
Starred Pierce Brosnan, later to play the role of James Bond.
88 points - added 14 years ago by pandora -
24.
Breaking Bad
Best Show Ever.. period!
83 points - added 13 years ago by guest -
25.
Columbo [1971-1978 ]
Peter Falk
67 points - added 14 years ago by pandora -
26.
Nova
59 points - added 13 years ago by pandora -
27.
History Detectives
49 points - added 13 years ago by pandora -
28.
Twlight Zone (Original 1959-64 series)
Still has an impact when watched today - so influential on so many shows that followed it. Rod Serling = Genius.
48 points - added 13 years ago by benji2 -
29.
Nature
44 points - added 13 years ago by pandora -
30.
Family guy
43 points - added 14 years ago by adam104 -
31.
The Beverly Hillbillies
33 points - added 14 years ago by guest -
32.
mr bean
its the very old and new tv show as it is show on tv show it is mr bean
27 points - added 13 years ago by guest -
33.
Keeping Up Appearances
26 points - added 15 years ago by OfficeMaster - 3 comments
Comments:
Another show from the BBC. Patricia Routeledge was the actress.
Added 9 months ago by guest, 0 points
god i thought it was keeping up wih the kardashians
Added 14 years ago by CoolCatSkater, 0 points
Love this show, it was Hilarious. Love Hyacinth.
Added 14 years ago by andrewh, 0 points
34.
Ed
Great quirky series, ran for 4 seasons, sadly missed. Is currently being shown on CBS Drama on the Sky system in the UK.
24 points - added 13 years ago by guest -
35.
Last of the Summer Wine
Another top series from Great Britain.
24 points - added 14 years ago by pandora - 1 comment
Comments:
That was on the BBC and a memorable theme tune. Must have watched some of the programmes back then.
Added 9 months ago by guest, 0 points
36.
Have Gun - Will Travel
Richard Boone as Paladin
18 points - added 13 years ago by pelagius76 -
37.
Deadliest Catch
18 points - added 14 years ago by cxdebater2012 -
38.
Gunsmoke
17 points - added 13 years ago by pelagius76 -
39.
24
17 points - added 13 years ago by pelagius76 -
40.
eastenders
its the one of the best tv show ever
16 points - added 13 years ago by guest -
41.
Little House on the Praire
Laura was Tre Cool!!!!
16 points - added 13 years ago by guest -
42.
Simsons
16 points - added 14 years ago by simtall -
43.
Addams Family
16 points - added 15 years ago by OfficeMaster -
44.
Munsters
original nothing like it
15 points - added 14 years ago by guest -
45.
lost in space
classic well written
15 points - added 14 years ago by guest - 1 comment
Comments:
one on my list
Added 14 years ago by guest, 0 points
46.
Faulty Towers
15 points - added 15 years ago by OfficeMaster -
47.
The Waltons
Great family entertainment
12 points - added 13 years ago by guest -
48.
WKRP In Cincinnati
12 points - added 13 years ago by guest -
49.
BeWitched
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.
11 points - added 13 years ago by guest -
50.
Baretta [1975-1978]
11 points - added 14 years ago by pandora -
51.
Accorging to JIM
10 points - added 13 years ago by guest -
52.
SONNY AND CHER
ANOTHER CLASSIC I SEE
10 points - added 14 years ago by guest - 1 comment
Comments:
VERY FUNNY SHOW
Added 14 years ago by guest, 0 points
53.
CHICO AND THE MAN
I JUST LIKE THE SHOW I SKIPPED SCHOOL TO WATCH
10 points - added 14 years ago by guest - 2 comments
Comments:
HE WILL BE MISSED REST IN PEACE
Added 14 years ago by guest, 0 points
IT WAS SAD WHAT HAPPED TO FREDDY
Added 14 years ago by guest, 0 points
54.
BANANNA SPLITS SHOW
JUST A OK SHOW FOR KIDS CLEAN
10 points - added 14 years ago by guest -
55.
The Tudors
One of the top historical dramas ever
10 points - added 14 years ago by guest -
56.
Dragnet [original version 1951-1959]
10 points - added 14 years ago by pandora -
57.
FAMILY AFAIR
VERY CUTE SHOW
9 points - added 14 years ago by guest -
58.
Brady Bunch
everyones Family
9 points - added 14 years ago by guest -
59.
Leave it to beaver
cute show
9 points - added 14 years ago by guest -
60.
BATMAN
BACK IN THE DAY EVERY ACTOR WANTED TO BE ON SHOW
9 points - added 14 years ago by guest -
61.
Soap
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.
9 points - added 14 years ago by guest -
62.
Heroes
The best series ever. Its a ashamed it was cancelled
6 points - added 14 years ago by guest -
63.
Psych
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.
6 points - added 15 years ago by OfficeMaster -
64.
Stargate SG-1
3 points - added 15 years ago by OfficeMaster -
65.
Duckman
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.
2 points - added 13 years ago by ToeEaterJim -
66.
LOST
1 point - added 14 years ago by guest - 2 comments
Comments:
not a great show
Added 14 years ago by guest, 0 points
My favorite show by far!
Added 14 years ago by cxdebater2012, 0 points
67.
Take The High Road
This was a Scottish soap.
0 points - added 9 months ago by guest -
68.
Auf Weidershen Pet
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.
0 points - added 9 months ago by guest -
69.
Desmond's
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.
0 points - added 9 months ago by guest -
70.
The Upper Hand
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.
0 points - added 1 year ago by guest -
71.
Petrocelli [1974-1976]
-1 point - added 14 years ago by pandora -
72.
top gear
fanstic entertainment
-10 points - added 14 years ago by guest - 1 comment
Comments:
Why does this have so many vote downs? It gets 360 million views an episode so obviously they like it.
Added 14 years ago by guest, 0 points
73.
Beadles About
groundbreaking UK sketch show.
-11 points - added 14 years ago by garethella - 1 comment
Comments:
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.
Added 9 months ago by guest, 0 points
74.
Waking the Dead
A great series from Great Britain about a cold case crew.
-11 points - added 14 years ago by guest -
75.
Earth 2
-14 points - added 15 years ago by OfficeMaster -
76.
Shamless
Funniest T.V Show Ever !
-18 points - added 14 years ago by Davies.97 -
77.
smallville
-19 points - added 15 years ago by guest -
78.
Bugs Bunny and Road Runner Show
-19 points - added 15 years ago by OfficeMaster -
79.
Old Tricks.
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.
-20 points - added 14 years ago by guest - 1 comment
Comments:
Its called New Tricks.
Added 12 years ago by guest, 0 points
80.
Midsommer Murders
-20 points - added 15 years ago by OfficeMaster -
81.
Thunderbirds
-21 points - added 15 years ago by OfficeMaster -
82.
Allo Allo
-21 points - added 15 years ago by OfficeMaster -
83.
The Real Ghostbusters
-22 points - added 15 years ago by OfficeMaster - 1 comment
Comments:
My Brother would agree with you.
Added 13 years ago by pelagius76, 0 points
84.
Emergency!
-23 points - added 15 years ago by OfficeMaster -
85.
Top Gear UK
GreatTV show about supercars
-24 points - added 14 years ago by guest -
86.
Star Blazers
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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