OK, what's everyones favourite show ever (bar Firefly)?

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SAVEWASH

Friday, February 10, 2006 2:54 AM

Yea!! Someone else mentioned "Strange Luck"! I wondered if I was the only person who ever saw that show. It had one episode with what I think was one of the best examples of TV writing ever; it had all these totally unrelated plots going on and then it just tied them all together neatly while Live's "Lightning Crashes" was playing in the background. That was so great.

Other favorites would be early X-Files, early West Wing, Northern Exposure, Mythbusters (does it have to be fiction?). I'm sure there are many more but those came to mind first.

"We need to keep our heads so we can...keep our heads."

SICKDUDE

Friday, February 10, 2006 6:26 PM

Hey, I remember Strange Luck, too! I keep waiting for a boxset, but nothing yet....

For obscure, who remembers Flying Blind with Tea Leoni? Back before The Naked Truth started.

"It's a cow."

THEMANTHEYCALLEDJAMES

Friday, February 10, 2006 6:38 PM

My fav show of all time is Cowboy Bebop
(Which is basically an animated Firefly with less people on the ship)

But the best show on television right now it '24'
Go rent/buy the DVD of the first season i a guarentee you will miss weddings ,funerals and graduations just to see what happens to jack next

P.S- Dark Angel had one (JUST one) good episode the piolt and the rest was just garbage. I can't believe that crap went on for 2 years when Firely got 11 episodes

XENOPROBE

Saturday, February 11, 2006 7:45 PM

Ok... first I must admit that I have not read each and every post in this tread. I didn't have the time right now but do plan to come back for a full immersion.

Second, let me say (with mild incredulity) what about the X-Files???

The X-Files opened doors in ways other shows never achieved. It paved ways for Science Fiction and Fantasy genres like nothing else (with the exception of the Star Trek franchise, and even then- their's was more specific.) The X-Files also spawned renewed interest in the crime drama... Shows like CSI, with original scripts and strong leads that are intelligent *before* they are in any way attractive, all owe a debt of gratitude to the X-Files.

Chris Carter helmed three shows (and had influence in a fourth) and, like another brilliant helmsman - Joss Whedon - Chris oversaw the evolution of an enduring television show.

Some people are fond of the first few seasons, some people gave up the moment Duchovny decided to move on. Did the show go on too long? Maybe... but maybe not. There were still excellent scripts and even better performances to be found in seasons 8&9. The dynamic was different, but it wasn't the first time someone other that Mulder and Scully were in the driver's seat of the XF unit. (Remember Spender and Fowley?)

If there's any doubt that the X-Files was a juggernaut of power and influence, just take a look online... millions upon millions of websites, forums and discussion boards are still active, years after the series' end.

It never seem to get the credit it is due. Yes, they won awards, yes they were widely accepted in the mainstream. Is it that the show didn't struggle as some of our other faves did? The truth is that it did struggle and there were major conflicts over the 9 year run (including a falling out with Chris and David that still did not do enough damage to rule out a 2nd film).

I think it is well worth saying that the X-Files is a masterpeice of conspiracy, a well-crafted study of human bonds and loyalty, an exceptional example of sound and space beyond staight dialog and an over-all cult classic.

Like the Prisoner, it opened doors and led us to other new and quality discoveries.

My first love is the X-Files (duh, really?) but, as 'verses go, I love Joss above all others and must say that Buffy comes before my love of Moose and Squirrel (Mulder and Scully , for anyone not familiar with the reference ;).

I hope people will contuinue to discover the X-Files, there's soooooo much to enjoy!

Go one now...the truth is out there...

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Ching-wah TSAO duh liou mahng. Shiny.

SHINYSTRAWBERRIES

Tuesday, January 16, 2007 1:15 AM

I'm way too old for Disney Channel, but I watch it anyway. Most of my favorites are on there.
Besides Firefly, here are my favorite shows in order:

1. Kim Possible- I think that it's real fun, and all of the hidden allusions in it that I didn't pick up on when I was younger are great!
1 (Tied). Strange Days at Blake Holsey High- A truly shiny show. It's on Discovery Kids, and if you love science I highly recommend it. It's about these kids in high school who live near this black hole that causes weird things to happen, and you always walk away learning something new about science. It's great.
2. Desperate Housewives- I can't believe that no one's said anything about it yet (unless I missed it). It may be shallow, but it is hilariously shallow. It makes you wonder what is going on in the minds of the writers...
3. Hannah Montana- Like I said, I still watch Disney, but this show is very funny and original. It's absolutely great, and the acting is exceptional, considering the actors are only around 14 or 15.
4. Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide- Again, another show that I'm too young for, but love anyway. Hilarious and lovable, these characters are ones you'll keep coming back for, along with the wacky story lines. Great show.
5. Avatar: The Last Airbender- I've only seen like two episodes of this show, and for some reason I've grown really attached to it. I don't know why, but I'm a sucker for good characters, and the characters on this show are excellent.

That was a long post with lots of useless information! I tend to write a lot of things that are irrelevant...

Girls are bonkers, boys are crazy, and there's only a few sane people in this world.

MONKSDAD

Tuesday, January 16, 2007 2:00 AM

Besides Firefly? Nothing really compares with Firefly but if I had to pick
1. Wonder Years
2. Star Trek Next Generation
3. South Park
4. West Wing
5. Married with children
6. Mash
7. Hercules
8. Highlander
9. Baseball Tonight
10. This Week IN Baseball

"And I think calling him that is an insult to the psychotic lowlife community."

MONKSDAD

Tuesday, January 16, 2007 2:02 AM

I would of put the x-files high on my list but the last seasons were so horrible and i am still angry about them that i left them off the list completely

"And I think calling him that is an insult to the psychotic lowlife community."

JOSSISAGOD

Tuesday, January 16, 2007 2:46 AM

Discounting Firefly, and off the top of my head, I'd have to say REBOOT is my favorite show of all time.

Fe'nos Tol
JOSSIS(Most Definitely)AGOD

Self appointed Forsaken! Been on the list for a while now!
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EMPIREX

Tuesday, January 16, 2007 3:40 AM

X-Files. Favorite show of all time, but Firefly comes in a very close second. The rest are as follows:
Buffy
Alias
Gilmore Girls
Angel
Grey's Anatomy
Arrested Development
Prison Break

JERAXUS

Tuesday, January 16, 2007 3:35 PM

Doctor who hands down ---- cmon a crossover would be exelent 'specialy since both shows faced cancelation yet survived with dedicated fans and a new format

David tenent rocks
whatch out america we have the best sci fi program in the whole multiverse

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