My 20 Favourite TV Shows (Episodic Only)
by margannlaurissa25 | created - 17 Jul 2011 | updated - 30 Jul 2011 | PublicWho says that TV is bad for you ?
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1. Forever Knight (1992–1996)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Fantasy, Horror
800-year-old vampire Nick Knight quests for redemption as a cop in Toronto, trying to hide his vampiric nature from the rest of the world.
Stars: Geraint Wyn Davies, Catherine Disher, Nigel Bennett, Deborah Duchene
Votes: 3,062
This show is just amazing. It really turned me onto vampires and made me a big Geraint Wyn Davies fan. Personally, if I were in Nick's situation, I wouldn't want to stop being a vampire.
2. The Proud Family (2001–2005)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Follow the adventures and misadventures of Penny Proud as she does her best to navigate through the early years of teend-dom.
Stars: Kyla Pratt, Tommy Davidson, Jo Marie Payton, Paula Jai Parker
Votes: 8,439
This show was so funny. I loved how it tackled real issues such as bullying, racism, friendship, love, etc. On this show, it was nice to see the kids be cooler than the parents.
3. M*A*S*H (1972–1983)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, War
The staff of an Army hospital in the Korean War find that laughter is the best way to deal with their situation.
Stars: Alan Alda, Wayne Rogers, Loretta Swit, Jamie Farr
Votes: 63,864
A timeless classic. My favourite episode is "Alcoholics Unanimous." It has great lines in it and I can recite it verbatim.
4. Kid Nation (2007)
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A group of young kids are forced to the limits as they experience challenges without adults.
Stars: Jonathan Karsh, Daniel Kyri, Jazmine Robinson, Laurel McGoff
Votes: 1,779
This show needs to do a second version. It was so good. My favourite kid on this show was Michael. He had a maturity that belied his age and he was probably the one that seemed to keep everything together.
5. Two and a Half Men (2003–2015)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
A hedonistic jingle writer's free-wheeling life comes to an abrupt halt when his brother and 10-year-old nephew move into his beach-front house.
Stars: Jon Cryer, Ashton Kutcher, Angus T. Jones, Conchata Ferrell
Votes: 280,768
At first, I didn't think I would like this show. Now I love it. It may not be the same after Charlie is gone this year but I will love Ashton in it. My favourite character is Berta -- I wish I could be like her.
6. How I Met Your Mother (2005–2014)
TV-14 | 4,576 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A father recounts to his children - through a series of flashbacks - the journey he and his four best friends took leading up to him meeting their mother.
Stars: Josh Radnor, Jason Segel, Cobie Smulders, Neil Patrick Harris
Votes: 729,011
This show is so nuts. Barney is hilarious. I am curious as to who Ted winds up with.
7. The Golden Girls (1985–1992)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
Four previously married women live together in Miami, sharing their various experiences together and enjoying themselves despite hard times.
Stars: Bea Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan, Estelle Getty
Votes: 47,275
Who knew that old ladies could be so brazen? I love those Golden Girls.
8. Degrassi: The Next Generation (2001–2015)
TV-PG | 30 min | Drama, Romance
The lives of the kids at Degrassi Community School dealing with the serious and sometimes taboo issues that plague teenagers.
Stars: Stefan Brogren, Aislinn Paul, Melinda Shankar, A.J. Saudin
Votes: 14,659
Probably the best show to come out of Canada (other than "Hockey Night in Canada" of course). I have been watching it from the beginning and I still love it. I'm older than all the actors now, though. Haha. It never grows old.
9. Moonlight (2007–2008)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Fantasy
An immortal vampire and private investigator struggles to exist after he was bitten 60 years ago by his vampire bride. He is also internally tormented as he falls in love with one he should not.
Stars: Alex O'Loughlin, Sophia Myles, Jason Dohring, Shannyn Sossamon
Votes: 25,041
"Moonlight" was cancelled way too early. I would have loved to see more of what was in store for Mick and Beth. Mick was one sexy vampire for sure. Every time I look at my friend Filip, I see Mick because Filip and Alex O'Loughlin look so much alike. I loved the vampire eye makeup on this show.
10. The Big Bang Theory (2007–2019)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
A woman who moves into an apartment across the hall from two brilliant but socially awkward physicists shows them how little they know about life outside of the laboratory.
Stars: Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg
Votes: 869,014
I love this show but Sheldon really irks me. I can't stand him. I like Leonard better.
11. That's So Raven (2003–2007)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
A teenage girl periodically receives brief psychic visions of the near future. Trying to make these visions come true results in trouble, and hilarious situations, for the girl and her friends.
Stars: Raven-Symoné, Orlando Brown, Anneliese van der Pol, Kyle Massey
Votes: 21,566
I really love this show. Raven is hilarious. She always gets herself into some awkward situations but she always does the right thing in the end.
12. Roseanne (1988–2018)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Drama
A revival of the popular 1990s sitcom "Roseanne," which centered on the everyday life of an American working-class family.
Stars: Roseanne Barr, John Goodman, Laurie Metcalf, Michael Fishman
Votes: 46,403
Roseanne sometimes reminds me of my own mother -- a bit temperamental, sometimes underappreciated at work, really quirky, speaks her mind... but loves her child unconditionally.
13. Full House (1987–1995)
TV-G | 22 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
A widowed sportscaster raises his three daughters with assistance from his rock and roll brother-in-law and madcap best friend.
Stars: Bob Saget, John Stamos, Dave Coulier, Candace Cameron Bure
Votes: 63,137
This was the best show to watch as a kid. It tackled every issue and it did this in a way even a child could understand.
14. The Bugs Bunny and Tweety Show (1986–2000)
Animation, Family, Comedy
Bugs Bunny, Tweety Bird, and all their cartoon friends, with the exception of Speedy Gonzales, are featured in this long-running series consisting of classic theatrical cartoons, often ... See full summary »
Stars: Mel Blanc, June Foray, Julie Bennett, Jeff Bergman
Votes: 3,499
I love Bugs Bunny cartoons. I have been watching them ever since I was about a week old and I turned 24 in June. You can do the math.
15. Reba (2001–2007)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
Reba McEntire stars as the titular character in this smash sitcom about a single mom of three, navigating life in a Houston suburb.
Stars: Reba McEntire, JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Steve Howey, Christopher Rich
Votes: 17,233
This show demonstrates how sometimes life doesn't turn out how you plan it to. I will admit that it may have worn a little thin near the end but it was still really funny.
16. Recess (1997–2001)
TV-Y | 23 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Comic tales of a group of good friends, four boys and two girls, during breaks in primary school, as they grow up, relate to each other, and have brushes with authority.
Stars: Andrew Lawrence, Ashley Johnson, Jason Davis, Rickey D'Shon Collins
Votes: 28,166
Everyone should watch this show regardless of their age. It is funny and poignant. I can actually remember recess as a kid watching it -- even down to a group of girls all named Ashley. It is so amazing. I love it.
17. 1000 Ways to Die (2008–2012)
TV-14 | 23 min | Documentary, Comedy, Horror
Several different deaths based on true stories.
Stars: Alisdair Simpson, Ron Perlman, Khyber Zaffarkhan, Boyd Flinders
Votes: 4,359
This show is so crazy. I love watching it. Some of the ways that people wind up dead are just incredible. The poor actors in the re-enactments -- they endure everything.
18. Cory in the House (2007–2008)
TV-G | 22 min | Comedy, Family
Cory Baxter moves to the White House in Washington, DC when his father Victor, is named the new personal White House chef of the President.
Stars: Kyle Massey, Jason Dolley, Maiara Walsh, Madison Pettis
Votes: 7,254
"That's So Raven" was great so it is only fitting that it has a great spinoff. I love listening to Meena's Bahavian pearls of wisdom.
19. 8 Simple Rules (2002–2005)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
The Hennessy clan -- mother Cate, daughters Bridget and Kerry, and son Rory -- look to one another for guidance and support after the death of Paul, the family patriarch. Cate's parents lend a hand.
Stars: Katey Sagal, Kaley Cuoco, Amy Davidson, Martin Spanjers
Votes: 27,132
I loved this show. When John Ritter died, I was so sad. I thought that, after he passed away, the show would suffer but it actually continued to do well.
20. Saved by the Bell (1989–1992)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Romance
A close-knit group of six friends get through their teens together while attending Bayside High School in Palisades, California.
Stars: Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Mario Lopez, Dustin Diamond, Lark Voorhies
Votes: 37,555
This show made me both scared and excited for high school. I loved it... and I was thankful that high school wasn't that scary.
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