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Hey,

Found my way to this forum... been lookin around on the web for cool communities to discuss all sorts of things. Never quite knew it all existed until recently.

Anyways, wondering what kind of tv shows people watch here religiously - as in can't miss an episode. I like just about everything having to do with crime - cops, CSI, forensic files, I detective, 24!!!. Cable networks have been upping the ante as well, don't leave them out of the mix. What are your favorites this season?

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My must see TV list is this, and in no particular order:

E.R.
Lost
American Idol
Carnivale

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Hey CrimeSeen, good thread.

My list is a bit lengthy, but oh well...

24 - for my money, best show on television.

Scrubs - totally hilarious. Criminally underrated.

South Park - still painfully funny.

The Simpsons - the past few seasons have been hit & miss, but it hasn't gotten stale after all these years.

The Apprentice - Trump is the man.

Fear Factor - hot chicks eating pig anus, how can you go wrong.

Rescue Me - on hiatus, first season wrapped last year. Great new show, can't wait until it comes back.

Battlestar Gallactica - this one sucked me in. Not only great sci-fi, but great drama, action, everything.

Yes, Dear - I just started watching this show. It's been on for 5 years, I think, but it's on CBS so I never saw it. I don't know why, but I have never liked any show on that network. Weird.

I really like the new American-ized version of The Office, too. Hopefully it lasts.

And I've been so disappointed in Saturday Night Live. Hopefully Lorne Michaels will come to his senses and take Tina Fey down as head writer. The show isn't even funny on accident.

Of course it's hard not to find a rerun of Friends or Seinfeld.

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Here it's CSI, Six Feet Under, 24, The West Wing, The Simpsons, and sometimes Joey... all are pretty good for their own reasons

I thought about adding Joey, I do watch it every week, but it's been kind of lame.

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I haven't actually watched it since ... I dunno, around the one where he got together with Lucy Liu. It was getting funny around then, but I just haven't had time to watch the newer episodes. I'll catch up soon, I hope.

You're not missing much. I was a huge Friends fan, and I think Joey started out well, but it's just treading water. But freshmen sitcoms usually get off to a rough start, I'll give it a chance through next season.

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Has it been renewed for another season?


I thought Joey started off kind of dull, really. The first episode had a huge laugh or two, but for the next 8 episodes... not so much... Anyways, I'll see how it goes.

Still gotta catch up on about 8 more episodes on 24


I hate how you guys have like 4 week gaps between episodes sometimes... Most other countries, though they get the shows later, get the seasons continuously, week to week with new episodes (unless special occassions pop up)

It's really less annoying that. Perhaps you can pass that on to Mr. Murdoch, HECK?

I've never watched Joey (never will), and I rarely watched Friends.

Best animated: The Family Guy

Best New Series: Eyes (I think this show can do VERY well)

Best New Comedy: The Office (I'm sorry Heck; I don't think this one is gonna last... Too bad...)

Best Comedy: I don't know. I kinda stopped watching most of them because they were the same packaged crap over and over, but I did like Yes, Dear when I saw it, and Scrubs is a quirky comedy that is fun enough, though I rarely watch it...

Best Dramedy: Boston Legal, hands down. Leagues above anything else on tv for my taste. DENNY CRANE!

Best reality: Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.

Best teenie soap: The O.C.

Best 80's show: The Cosby Show

I guess that'll suffice for now...

Oh, and best new animated: DRAWN TOGETHER. That show is disgusting and offensive, but done in such a way that not only can I not help but laugh, but I have to watch the next ep. The first ep I saw totally shocked me, and I've been hooked ever since. Adult-oriented, not for kids, check it out...

Family Guy had it's moments for me, but I never got hooked. It seemed like it tried too hard. The little kid is funny, the dog too. I'll check it when it comes back, but I just don't know.

I hear you on The Office, SD. I doubt NBC will pick it up... although they should. It seems like if a show is not an instant success then it's not worth it. Cheers was a failure the first few seasons. Unfortunately, The Office is on a short leash because of the horrible Coupling debacle.

I tried watching Drawn Together, and I'm as crude as the next guy, but I just don't like it.

For a really funny non-kiddie animated show, check The Venture Bros. on Cartoon Network, the Adult Swim part late at night. Here's some info. http://www.tvtome.com/VentureBrothers/

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Never heard of the Venture brothers, but I'll give it a go. I tried that Hunger Force show, which everyone said was good... I thought it was dumb. But that's just me...

I guess the Office wont last there... could only last if they get writers as funny as the original guys (who they recycled material from for the US series from, it seems). The English version only had 12 episodes and 2 specials throughout 2 seasons... for the States, a season is generally about 20-24 episodes.... don't know if they can stretch the material out that far...

I've heard of the Hunger Force too. I didn't like it.

Well, maybe the U.S. version of The Office will use both British seasons at once. I recorded an episode of the British version on BBC America tonight, I've never seen it before.

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It's pure comedy. First time I saw it I was covering my face and shaking my head, and I couldn't believe how ridiculous it was... after about 10 minutes, I'd worked out it was a comedy and was laughing my ass off.

The Office, right?

I taped the BBC version but I was faded this weekend and deleted it on accident. Oh well. I remember a few pals talking about it a while back, but takes a lot for me to test a British sitcom. Don't know why.

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You probably saw Some Mothers Do Have 'Em, Are You Being Served or Absolutely Fabulous at some point. After watching those, I wouldn't blame you if you were turned off British Sitcoms.

Yeah, I remember a few people being on an Ab-Fab kick for a while. I didn't like it.

I haven't heard of the rest of those shows though.

Don't get me wrong, I loved Faulty Towers back in the day. I also watched some off-the-wall shows like Red Dwarf and The Young Ones. I also like Coupling.

But, as odd as it might seem, I think there is a culture gap in the sense of humor between American and British programs, for the most part.

One thing I've noticed about British shows is they don't last too long. Not to mention, up until recently, there weren't many networks, were there? Whereas Americans are so ensconced in telelvision that crappy sitcoms can reel off 6 or 7 seasons with so-so ratings. To be honest, I don't know which is worse.

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yeah, it doesn't fare too well for the Americans when you put it like that. I know what you mean... like... Fawlty Tours had 12 episodes total, but it's considered a "classic" cancelled before it's prime. Red Dwarf is still going (I think), but there are only a few episodes each year. Mr Bean had one episode every year, or maybe a few more. But not very many. Young ones was the same (6 episodes for a year, lasted 2 years...).

I see the culture gap, but being part of neither culture, I find some of the US and UK shows funny, some not so much. I guess most people would describe the English jokes as being more dry, and that's probably true. I think the English are given more freedom to joke about things the US couldn't generally, like incorporating jokes that could be constrewed as racist or sexist (but are really quite the oposite, to me) into their sitcoms. Don't know if the States could handle that... dunno, the FCC seems paranoid...

You are totally right about UK shows having more freedom. The FCC has a major stick up their backside when it comes to anything that might possibly be offensive to someone. What really gets me is this isn't a government controlled agency. It's a private commision that the major netwoks have bowed down to.

The FCC has very strict guidelines and they get more strict every year, whereas British shows have never blinked at cussing or even using nudity.

But I think that's why shows on cable are becoming so popular. The more the FCC clamps down, the more people are tuning in to HBO, for instance. The majority of my favorite shows are on cable now.

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Yeah, 6 feet under is one of my favorites at the moment. I mean it obviously tries hard to be really righteous, P.C. and that, at times, but I still like it. Though most of the nudity is on dead people

I thought the FCC had the right to "fine" television stations... is it true? If not, why do programs bother conforming to their BS?

I caught about 10 mins of Venture Brothers this past week. Not bad. I need to see a full show before I can make any judgements. It was the one where some guy who owns a bee amusement park tries to take over the world or something...

It's pretty damn funny, I kind of stumbled on it.

I forgot to mention that I watch Celebrity Poker Showdown and the World Poker Tour.

I also check out Dinner For Five, hosted by John Favreau. It's on the Independent Film Channel. Check it out if you get a chance. Just celebrities eating and talking about the business.

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I forgot to add....

The OC (fox)

The Simpsons (fox)

Family guy (finally coming back, yes!) (fox)

Psychic detectives (courttv) --- yeah, i know, but I enjoy seeing shows that solve mysteries, and this one is just crazy.

I saw the newest episode of Family Guy, CrimeSeen. Pretty funny, but I hope the rest of the episodes are better. They bring back a lot of old characters, I think to remind everyone why you like the show. There's the old guy, Jasper, the monkey in the closet, and the man smothered with oil... no Quagmire though

HECK!, I watched some of the American Office now... it's not bad. I may check out the next few episodes just to see how it goes. The diversity day has some funny parts (and isn't like any of the English episodes). I like the "is there another way to say people from Mexico besides Mexicans?" "No, it's just Mexican. Why?" "Because 'Mexican' has negative connotations" "Oh? Like what?"

Gabo- that might have been the funniest episode, I was crackin' up.

There was another one where the receptionist chick was talking to the nerdy guy with glasses that no one likes, and his card said 'Chinese.' She was all, "now, I don't think this is true, but some people say you can't drive that well..." and the dude goes, "aw, I'm a woman!?!" I busted up at that.

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hehehe "awe, am I a woman" was good. I was cringing when that indian lady was trying to enter the office and he's got this lame ass accent he puts on, then she whacks him. But the cringing comedy is kind of the point, I guess

Also the Mr. Brown part: "ah see, that's a test... I'm not going to call you that."

That was pretty funny

I seriously think the English version is better though. The boss in particular has a much better appearance. He has this really goofy nervous smile he has everytime he tells one of his dumb jokes... also they've got - instead of the guy with glasses - this tall, army-obsessed dude, who is more than likely a virgin.

I need to find the English version on BBC America... I always forget to record it. If it's that much better than the U.S. version, I bet it's damn funny then.

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ADDING :

Celebrity Justice - its finally coming to courttv, sweet!

What about shows that you wish you had more time for? Or shows that aren't on the air anymore?

I used to watch Law & Order all the time, before the clones started popping up. I just stopped, not sure why. People tell me Alias is good, same with The Shield. I just can't sit down and watch them.

As for cancelled shows, I really liked Homicide: Life On The Streets. I watched X-Files up until the last few seasons.

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I've got the first season of Alias on DVD, and I swear I'll watch it when I get a moment... but I just don't. The first episode was set in Taipei though, which is kind of cool.

I used to watch the X-Files too, until about the 6th season... I think it started going too far out there for me, and I realized eventually there would be no substantial conclusion (which I read there wasn't, really. Government cover up, same old crap).

I wish I could see the Practice now, which I love, and I heard The Dead Zone is good. I bought the first 2 seasons of that too, but they haven't arrived yet.

Adding :

Psychic detectives - court-tv
-New fan of paranormal crime stuff, this is pretty convincing and pretty scary.
Whoa.

Everybody loves Raymond - cbs
- ehhh, I dont even know why im putting this on here. its mediocre at best...
everybody BUT raymond is funny to me. Ray is a big tool.

Impossible Heists - court-tv
- Heist genre meets reality show... 'nuff said.

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INTERVENTION a&e:

Whoa, this show is awesome. These people are so F'ed up and thats exactly why I love watching, HAHAHHA.


HOLLYWOOD HEAT court-tv

Better than the other gossip shows (ET? please!).
Hollywood Heat brings the real dirt on these celebrities out in the open.



my tivo is set up for the summer.

I saw Impossible Heists but didn't like it. It has potential, but it seems to over-the-top. I would like a show that just discussed crazy heists.

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yeah heck, it is a take on the genre but still reality tv. Weeding out the stupid contestants would be a double edged sword.

They are annoying as all get out, but then again, who would we laugh at and ridicule during the show?

Very true. Maybe they should eat bugs like on Fear Factor

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Dominick Dunne : Power, priviledge and justice - Court-tv

This show is like E true hollywood stories except even grittier, just the way i like it.

You like the Court TV, eh?

Even though most shows are on hiatus right now (or soon will be), some are coming back... like Rescue Me! Cannot wait.

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LOST!!!!!

Tonight is the season finale, 2 hours...

Its gonna be awesome!

I don't really have a "must watch show" but I do enjoy watching CSI, Ripley's Believe It or Not, The Simpsons, Family Guy and Myth Busters. I love The History Channel and also the Discovery Channel. So pretty much anything that will enlighten my or give me a good laugh. I don't care for junk like American Idol. That crap just doesn't appeal to me.

Is Ripley's Believe It Or Not still on? Haven't seen new ones in a while...

I like Maximum Xposure (MaxX), whenever they have the world's dumbest criminals or world's best car chases and that kind of stuff... always cracks me up. Some folk are stupid.

There is a new Ripley's with Dean Cain as host. I liked the old school one with Jack Palance. His voice made it all that more weird.

MaxX is cool. World's Wildest Police Chases is funny. But for that stuff you still can't beat COPS.

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And speaking of COPS, I like Reno 911 as well. Hilarious.

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Yeah. Remember the one where the guy is burning the cross and he says its a "T for Tolerance" LMAO

Adding:

Body of Evidence - court-tv

This show is pretty cool, and fox is even copying the premise with the new show "The inside".
This show was first though, and gets in the mind of criminals..... it can get a little crazy. heheh.

New season of Reno 911 starting soon! yes, thank god.

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COPS!

it never gets old

And Cops is still getting good ratings, trip out.

I'm stoked that Rescue Me is coming back this month.

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When they first started to air the commericals promoting the first episode I wanted to watch it but then I just forgot. Same with the 2nd season of Nip/Tuck. The first was awesome but just never remembered to sit down and watch it.

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The Takedown court-tv

reality tv show where professional scam-artists use their tricks to beat the casinos.
I like to see all these casinos hand over the money, haha. This show just came out.

Anyone seen The 4400? I understand it's in its second season, but being in Canada, I never saw it or knew anything about it. It seems like an interesting enough premise... Something about a bunch of people who were abducted by aliens for varying lengths of time, all of a sudden being returned to earth. 1 was a girl who disappeared like 60 years before... Not must see, but the commercials for it did intrigue me...

I've heard about it. It was a mini-series last year that was developed into a full length series, so this is actually the first season. It looks way cool but I just can't find time to watch it for some reason. The premise is awesome.

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The premise is very original

Time for the new wave of shows that are here this summer!


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Fire me please! - fox

this show is hilarious and original.... people TRY to get fired, haha.

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Reno911 - comedycentral

I love this show. finally a new season!

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Trace evidence - courttv

I love this new show. dr.henry lee is amazing.

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Reno 911 - comedycentral

LOOOOOVE this show, pretty sure its partly improv which makes it even more awesome!

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Dominick Dunne - courttv

yes, summer season is here, new episodes. one of my favorites.

Reno 911 is pretty damn funny. Second season is good so far.

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