After this season's nominations, we all know that the Emmys are a load of crap. Now the television critics over at TV Week think they know what are the best shows on television. In a semi-annual poll, critics voted Lost and The Sopranos as their favorite shows. Grey's Anatomy ranks No. 3. They also voted Unan1mous and The War at Home as the worst shows on television. Battlestar Galactica moved up to No. 11 and Desperate Housewives fittingly dropped from No. 2 to No. 23.While I won't disagree on their picks for the worst programs, I do disagree on their choices for best television. This season's Lost wasn't so hot and The Sopranos seems tired. My hands-down favorite television program right now is The Office (tied for 19th among the critics). This season, I came to adore the characters. Everytime I hear the music for the opening credits, I can't help but bounce on the couch and clap my hands like a two-year-old.
What do you think is THE BEST show on television? Choose only one.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 5)
7-18-2006 @ 12:16AM
Michael Canfield said...
Project Runway.
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7-18-2006 @ 3:55AM
mackdom said...
Battlestar Galactica
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7-18-2006 @ 8:52AM
Jordan Running said...
Battlestar.
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7-18-2006 @ 8:59AM
brett said...
The Shield
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7-18-2006 @ 9:01AM
Mark said...
House.
Not only was I surprised that Hugh Laurie didn't get an Emmy nod this year, but also that the only nominations other than Best Drama were Best Casting and Best Sound Mixing.
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7-18-2006 @ 9:09AM
Carl Winslow said...
The Office.
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7-18-2006 @ 9:09AM
Bill said...
As much as I love Lost, House, Rescue Me, the best shows on TV right now are The Shield. No show makes you feel so tense and leave you on the edge of your seat like this show does. Last year I would have picked 24, which is still a close 2nd, but this past season of the Shield pushed it over the top.
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7-18-2006 @ 9:12AM
jason said...
I know season 4 hasn't started yet, but I've been rewatching season 3 and now remember that "The Wire" is the most brilliant show on TV.
Also, "Battlestar Galactica," "Project Runway," "Venture Bros," "Deadwood," and "Ed vs. Spencer" over on BBC America.
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7-18-2006 @ 9:13AM
SJ said...
The Wire. As much as I love The Sopranos, The Office and The Shield(season 5 was pure brilliance), The Wire is the most perfect show I have ever seen. There are absolutely no faults in the show...the acting and writing are sheer perfection.
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7-18-2006 @ 9:13AM
Rick said...
I hate to say it, but I like The War at Home. It isn't the best, but it isn't the worst either. Probably because I was a HUGE fan of Married With Children.
Back to the subject, I think the best show is Monk. It seems to get better and better every week. Rescue Me is up there on best show as well.
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7-18-2006 @ 9:13AM
erroneous_nick said...
BATTLESTAR:GALACTICA
This show has the most in-depth plot and seriously good characterizations. It reminds me more of an old WWII movie than a science fiction show.
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7-18-2006 @ 9:16AM
Elliott said...
The Daily Show with Jon Stewart
Honorable Mention:
House
Nip/Tuck
The Colbert Report
Project Runway
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7-18-2006 @ 9:23AM
Michael said...
Tough choice, but I have to say Battlestar Galactica wins for me with Veronica Mars a close second.
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7-18-2006 @ 9:25AM
Lacey said...
Only ONE?
Do you have any idea how hard that is?
I guess I too will go with The Office, I know exactly what you mean, about getting super excited when it comes on, I love pretty much all the characters (the major ones anyway) and the writing on the show is fantastic, it's always ridiculous and funny.
(With Battlestar Galactica and House comming in at a VERY close second and third, and Venture Bros. as favorite animated show) lol
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7-18-2006 @ 9:25AM
Jane said...
Boston Legal, Project Runway and Medium are only shows I try to always watch. Otherwise, it's reruns and sports for me.
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7-18-2006 @ 9:27AM
Jared Maynard said...
Scrubs
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7-18-2006 @ 9:33AM
JT said...
Entourage, The Shield, Arrested Development (RIP), The Office (and The Daily Show - if applicable)
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7-18-2006 @ 9:34AM
Mack Swift said...
Battlestar Galactica
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7-18-2006 @ 9:42AM
Niklas said...
Veronica Mars
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7-18-2006 @ 10:02AM
John Howard said...
LOST, with Battlestar Galactica being a close second.
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