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My Favorite T.V. Shows

by I_Love_Spielberg • Created 12 years ago • Modified 11 years ago
This is a list of my favorite T.V. shows, and it's still growing. All T.V. shows are listed in alphabetical order.
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  • Jackie Coogan, John Astin, Marie Blake, Ted Cassidy, Carolyn Jones, Lisa Loring, and Ken Weatherwax in The Addams Family (1964)

    1. The Addams Family

    1964–196664 epsTV-GTV Series
    8.0 (23K)
    The misadventures of a blissfully macabre but extremely loving family.
    CreatorDavid LevyStarsJohn AstinCarolyn JonesJackie Coogan
    Delightfully twisted and delightfully funny.
  • Ron Howard, Frances Bavier, and Andy Griffith in The Andy Griffith Show (1960)

    2. The Andy Griffith Show

    1960–1968249 epsTV-GTV Series
    8.4 (18K)
    Widower Sheriff Andy Taylor, and his son Opie, live with Andy's Aunt Bee in Mayberry, North Carolina. With virtually no crimes to solve, most of Andy's time is spent philosophizing and calming down his cousin Deputy Barney Fife.
    CreatorsSheldon LeonardAaron RubenDanny ThomasStarsAndy GriffithRon HowardDon Knotts
    Giving good moral lessons while leaving you in stitches.
  • David Boreanaz, Charisma Carpenter, and Glenn Quinn in Angel (1999)

    3. Angel

    1999–2004111 epsTV-14TV Series
    7.9 (79K)
    The vampire Angel, cursed with a soul, moves to Los Angeles and aids people with supernatural-related problems while questing for his own redemption.
    CreatorsDavid GreenwaltJoss WhedonStarsDavid BoreanazCharisma CarpenterAlexis Denisof
    As far as spin-off's go, this is pretty damn good.
  • Emma Roberts in American Horror Story (2011)

    4. American Horror Story

    2011– 133 epsTV-MATV Series
    7.9 (355K)
    An anthology series centering on different characters and locations, showcasing different aspects of horror.
    CreatorsBrad FalchukRyan MurphyHalley FeifferStarsLady GagaKathy BatesAngela Bassett
    An absolutely addicting show. If you miss an episode, you will be lost.
  • Jess Harnell, Tress MacNeille, and Rob Paulsen in Animaniacs (1993)

    5. Animaniacs

    1993–199899 epsTV-Y7TV Series
    7.8 (27K)
    The zany adventures of a trio of 1930s animated characters in the modern world.
    CreatorTom RueggerStarsRob PaulsenJess HarnellTress MacNeille
    Manic TV is manic.
  • Zach Tyler Eisen, Mae Whitman, and Jack De Sena in Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005)

    6. Avatar: The Last Airbender

    2005–200862 epsTV-Y7-FVTV Series
    9.3 (409K)
    In a war-torn world of elemental powers, a young boy reawakens to undertake a dangerous mystic quest to fulfill his destiny as the Avatar, and bring peace to the world.
    CreatorsMichael Dante DiMartinoBryan KonietzkoStarsDee Bradley BakerZach Tyler EisenMae Whitman
    Cult shows don't get better than this. Not only that, there is actually some real thought in it.
  • Russell Tovey, Lenora Crichlow, and Aidan Turner in Being Human (2008)

    7. Being Human

    2008–201337 epsTV-14TV Series
    7.8 (27K)
    A vampire, a werewolf and a ghost live together as they deal with the challenges of being supernatural creatures.
    CreatorToby WhithouseStarsLenora CrichlowRussell ToveyAidan Turner
    The chemistry between the characters is wonderful.
  • Candice Bergen, William Shatner, and James Spader in Boston Legal (2004)

    8. Boston Legal

    2004–2008101 epsTV-14TV Series
    8.5 (52K)
    Boston Legal is a spin-off of the long-running David E. Kelley series The Practice (1997), following the exploits of former Practice character Alan Shore (James Spader) at the legal firm of Crane, Poole, and Schmidt.
    CreatorDavid E. KelleyStarsJames SpaderWilliam ShatnerCandice Bergen
    *beep* hilarious. This show is *beep* hilarious.
  • Sarah Michelle Gellar in Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997)

    9. Buffy the Vampire Slayer

    1997–2003145 epsTV-14TV Series
    8.3 (168K)
    A young woman, destined to slay vampires, demons and other infernal creatures, deals with her life fighting evil, with the help of her friends.
    CreatorJoss WhedonStarsSarah Michelle GellarNicholas BrendonAlyson Hannigan
    I've watched all the seasons more than once. I can't even begin to tell you how amazing it is.
  • Stephen Colbert in The Colbert Report (2005)

    10. The Colbert Report

    2005–20141390 epsTV-14TV Series
    8.4 (39K)
    Satirical newscaster Stephen Colbert provides humorous commentary on the big issues going on in the United States and the rest of the world, with his larger-than-life ego and overly-patriotic spirit along with him every step of the way.
    CreatorsStephen ColbertBen KarlinJon StewartStarsStephen ColbertJay KatsirJon Stewart
    Like "The Daily Show" this is where I get my news.
  • The Daily Show (1996)

    11. The Daily Show

    1996– 4448 epsTV-14TV Series
    8.3 (49K)
    A comedy news show featuring humorous takes on top stories.
    CreatorsMadeleine SmithbergLizz WinsteadStarsJon StewartTrevor NoahStephen Colbert
    My favorite "news" show ever.
  • David Kaufman in Danny Phantom (2003)

    12. Danny Phantom

    2003–200749 epsTV-Y7-FVTV Series
    7.2 (22K)
    A 14-year-old receives ghost powers and uses them to save the world.
    CreatorsButch HartmanSteve MarmelBob BoyleStarsDavid KaufmanGrey DeLisleRickey D'Shon Collins
    I don't know what it was about this show that I liked, but I still like it.
  • Michael C. Hall in Dexter (2006)

    13. Dexter

    2006–201396 epsTV-MATV Series
    8.6 (851K)
    He's smart. He's lovable. He's Dexter Morgan, America's favorite serial killer, who spends his days solving crimes and his nights committing them.
    CreatorJames Manos Jr.StarsMichael C. HallJennifer CarpenterDavid Zayas
    It's like watching a really long but really good movie. Except for the ending. Other than that, really great and addictive.
  • Christopher Eccleston, Peter Capaldi, David Tennant, Matt Smith, and Jodie Whittaker in Doctor Who (2005)

    14. Doctor Who

    2005–2022175 epsTV-PGTV Series
    8.5 (258K)
    The further adventures in time and space of the alien adventurer known as the Doctor and his companions from planet Earth.
    CreatorSydney NewmanStarsJodie WhittakerPeter CapaldiPearl Mackie
    Do I really need to delve into why I like this?
  • Duck Dynasty (2012)

    15. Duck Dynasty

    2012–2017132 epsTV-PGTV Series
    6.2 (11K)
    Follows a wealthy Louisiana family known for their successful duck-hunting business.
    StarsJase RobertsonSi RobertsonWillie Robertson
    This is the only reality show I can watch, because it's funny.
  • Ed, Edd n Eddy (1999)

    16. Ed, Edd n Eddy

    1999–200877 epsTV-Y7TV Series
    7.4 (43K)
    The off-the-wall, day-to-day life of three friends who have exactly the same name.
    CreatorDanny AntonucciStarsMatt HillSam VincentTony Sampson
    Hilarious, weird, and just plain damn funny.
  • Peter Boyle, Brad Garrett, Patricia Heaton, Doris Roberts, and Ray Romano in Everybody Loves Raymond (1996)

    17. Everybody Loves Raymond

    1996–2005210 epsTV-PGTV Series
    7.3 (80K)
    Ray Barone, a successful sports writer and family man, deals with a resentful brother and meddling parents who happen to live across the street.
    CreatorPhil RosenthalStarsRay RomanoPatricia HeatonBrad Garrett
    "The Sculpture" is my favorite episode.
  • Falling Skies (2011)

    18. Falling Skies

    2011–201552 epsTV-14TV Series
    7.1 (95K)
    Survivors of an alien attack on earth gather together to fight for their lives and fight back.
    CreatorRobert RodatStarsNoah WyleDrew RoyMaxim Knight
    A show that starts of rocky then finds and maintains its rhythm throughout.
  • John Cleese, Connie Booth, Andrew Sachs, and Prunella Scales in Fawlty Towers (1975)

    19. Fawlty Towers

    1975–197912 epsTV-PGTV Series
    8.8 (106K)
    Hotel owner Basil Fawlty's incompetence, short fuse, and arrogance form a combination that ensures accidents and trouble are never far away.
    CreatorsConnie BoothJohn CleeseStarsJohn CleesePrunella ScalesAndrew Sachs
    John Cleese's follow-up to "Monty Python" is screamingly hilarious.
  • Freakazoid! (1995)

    20. Freakazoid!

    1995–199724 epsTV-GTV Series
    7.5 (8.9K)
    Washington, D.C. has a new defender: Freakazoid. The comedy and insanity never stop when he's around, and he's only one of the weird heroes of the series. It's better than a nice tub of good things.
    CreatorTom RueggerStarsPaul RuggDavid KaufmanJoe Leahy
    Out of all the cartoons Spielberg produced, this is the best one.
  • Hugh Laurie in House (2004)

    21. House

    2004–2012176 epsTV-14TV Series
    8.7 (563K)
    Using a crack team of doctors and his wits, an antisocial maverick doctor specializing in diagnostic medicine does whatever it takes to solve puzzling cases that come his way.
    CreatorDavid ShoreStarsHugh LaurieOmar EppsRobert Sean Leonard
    It's amazing how a show that has a character who is absolutely despicable can be so wonderfully addictive.
  • Lucille Ball in I Love Lucy (1951)

    22. I Love Lucy

    1951–1957181 epsTV-YTV Series
    8.5 (30K)
    The wife of a band leader constantly tries to become a star - in spite of her having no talent, and gets herself (along with her best friend) into the funniest predicaments.
    StarsLucille BallDesi ArnazVivian Vance
    Fifty years after its run, it still holds up to this day.
  • Invader ZIM (2001)

    23. Invader ZIM

    2001–200628 epsTV-Y7TV Series
    8.4 (23K)
    An alien named Zim from the planet Irk is sent on a secret mission to conquer Earth, not realising that his leaders were just trying to get rid of him and hoped that he would die. Once there, Zim manages to disguise himself as a human child, but one boy named Dib sees through his disguise.
    CreatorJhonen VasquezStarsAndy BermanRichard Steven HorvitzRikki Simons
    I'm proud to include myself in this show's following.
  • Lawrence O'Donnell in The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell (2010)

    24. The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell

    2010– 4871 epsNot RatedTV Series
    6.6 (714)
    The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell is political television program hosted by Lawrence O'Donnell and features in-depth political commentary from prominent politicians, journalists and political strategists. The program airs weeknights on the cable news channel MSNBC.
    StarsLawrence O'DonnellJoy-Ann ReidAri Melber
    Yes, I'm a progressive. And you know something? I don't care what you think.
  • Mariska Hargitay in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999)

    25. Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

    1999– 574 epsTV-14TV Series
    8.1 (137K)
    Follows the New York City Police Department's (NYPD) Special Victims Unit (SVU), a specially trained squad of detectives who investigates sex crimes including rape, child sexual abuse, human trafficking and domestic violence.
    CreatorDick WolfStarsMariska HargitayChristopher MeloniIce-T
    Arguably the most disturbing show in the "Law & Order" canon. But the most engaging show all the same.

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