What's good on TV?

I got a DVR just in time for the fall TV season last year, and I can't imagine living without it now. I had pretty much given up on network prime time TV and didn't watch anything consistantly. That's changed. Here's my favorite shows on the air now. First, noticed I've abandoned all reality TV, even my old favorites Survivor and American Idol. I've tried some other shows (Surface, Commander-In-Chief), but if I'm not hooked within a few episodes, I bail. Here's my top 9.*

9. Saturday Night Live
NBC Saturday 11:30
It's not really funny anymore, and the new cast seems to have no breakout stars, but the musical guests have been strong (Korn was awesome and I'm now a Shakira fan after her performance) and you never know when that one hilarious sketch could happen.


8.The Family Guy
FOX Sunday 9:00

Some truly ludicrous humor and way WAY inside jokes make this a must see, plus I can fool my 3 year old son who into thinking we're watching one of HIS cartoons.







7. C.S.I.
CBS Thursday 9:00
It's not what it used to be; all those gruesome deaths were gonna get old eventually, but it's still better than most of the other crap on. And it's production and editing remain at the top of all tv shows.









6. Scrubs
NBC Tuesday 9:00

This show is so damn wacky, like a live action Family Guy, It probably has some of the most original comedy out there. The season premier had a 3minute dream sequence Kung-Fu battle, and someone sang "The Safety Dance." I think I just described a perfect comedy.












5. My Name is Earl
NBC, Thursday 9:00

Another new show that's unlike anything before it. Jason Lee's always been a fav since Mallrats (which also featured Ethan Suplee "It's a Sailboat!") It doesn't just make fun of poor white trash, it makes poor white trash seem fun!

4. Grey's Anatomy
ABC Sunday 10:00

The one show my wife and I always watch together. This is probably the best ensemble cast on television. It's smart, funny, sexy. What else so you want from a hospital show?








3. Lost
ABC Wednesday 8:00

Season one of Lost was probably the single greatest season of any television program ever. How can you follow that up? Of course it's not quite as good, and the pacing of the show is slowing down, but the last 10 minutes of a Lost episode is the most exciting 10 minutes on TV.






2. How I Met Your Mother
CBS Monday 8:30

I really hope this comedy becomes the next big hit. A great ensemble, but Doogie Howser steals every scene he's in. The humor ranges from hilarious to hopelessly romantic. It's really a comedy for my generaion. And the dialog is so witty that you'll be writing it down to use as your own the next day at work.





1. The Office
NBC Thursday 9:30

I look forward to this show every week more than any other, hence it's number one ranking. Steve Carrell won a best actor Golden Globe this year and as good as he is, the cast of unknowns and " mockumentary" style really make this show work. I laugh out loud during the Office, and sometimes watch the episodes twice. That's how good this show is.





* So what if I only picked a top 9, It's my blog Dammit!