2007 Year in Review: TV
Righty-o. I watch a lotta TV. Here's the shows I dig, grouped by Channel. You might note that there's a lotta popular genre shows not on the list, like Lost, Battlestar Galactica, and Heroes. Typically, I didn't get in on the ground floor on that stuff, so I didn't bother trying to play catch up. So there's that.
CBS-
How I Met Your Mother- Terrible name, terrible concept, terrible theme song, Hilarious show. Consistantly one of the funniest shows on TV. The Slap Bet Episode in Season 2 was GOLD, and the Slapsgiving follow up in Season 3 was a worthy successor.
Big Bang Theory- The first time I watched this show, I hated it. Unfortunately, there was nothing else to watch in its time slot, so I kept watching. The show grew on me like a fungus. The likeable dork became more likeable, the irritating dork became funnier (Dear Lord he's freaking hilarious towards the end), and the chick somehow got hotter and wore less (Huzzah!). This show will probably be a casulty of the Writers Strike. Bummer.
ABC- Nothing. Like I said, I'm too far behind to watch Lost.
NBC-
My Name is Earl- Not always funny, but always worth watching. Earl is a well written show with a great cast of characters that includes important life lessons that don't seem bogus or preachy. Always a favorite.
The Office- Funniest show on TV. Season 3 was PURE GOLD. Season 4 is off to a great start. I wish the Writer's Strike would come to a conclusion so they could start work on new episodes.
Scrubs- Kinda jumped the shark last season. This season has had its moments, but I'm kinda glad they're wrapping this one up.
Life- One of the few "Cop" shows I actually watch, mostly because I really like the main character, Detective Cruise, an ex-convict who was wrongly imprisoned and as a result of a big ass lawsuit is a millionaire. The main character's conflicting persona (he's attempting to follow the path of Budha, but still wants to find the people who framed him and get revenge) drives the show and keeps it interesting.
FOX-
House- A rough end to last season and a rougher beginning to this one made me almost give up on House. But this season started to pull itself back together towards the end, and I really enjoyed the last couple of episodes. The Magic Panty Stealing Episode reminded me why I watch the show in the first place.
King of the Hill- Love the show, but it's hard to find it on the damn schedule half the time. Also, I'm usually busy on Sundays. Still, when I watch it, it's usually excellent. The recent Co-op episode was genius.
The Simpsons- I had kinda given up on the Simpsons recently. But I caught a recent episode or two, and was surprised at how much I enjoyed it. Sure, the Golden Years have passed, but it's still a pretty good show.
USA-
Monk- Adrian Monk, a multi-phobic detective with OCD, is a character for the ages. Always entertaining.
Psych- Fun show that's on after Monk so I don't bother changing channels.
Sci-Fi-
Dr. Who- I was never a big fan of Dr. Who as a kid, cause the Daleks scared the crap out of me. Now I think the show is awesome. Go figure. The new series continues the traditions of the original with updated special effects and concepts. The Highway to Nowhere episode was probably the best single episode of a TV show I've watched in YEARS. The season ender, which featured a PARADOX MACHINE and the chick saved the world with a story, left me giggling like a school girl. In a good way.
Nickelodian-
Avatar the Last Airbender- Surprisingly good quasi-anime cartoon on Nickelodian. Consistantly one of the most fun, exciting, fast paced, and intelligent shows on TV. On Nickelodian. Go figure. The recent Day of Black Sun episode was a barnburner.
Spongebob Squarepants- Yes, once again, Nautical Nonsense be something I wish. And yes, I drop on the deck and flop like a fish. Shut up.
El Tigre- Fun cartoon about a bunch of Luche Libre-esque Superheroes and Supervillians. The lead character, El Tigre, has to choose between doing good or evil, or trying to find the rare comprosmise between the two. Favorite episode to date featured an Underground Supervillian Race that bore more than a passing resemblance to SDF: the Great Race (which, in turn, was a blatant rip-off of the Wacky Races, but I digress).
Cartoon Network- NOTE: If there's nothing else to watch on TV, I'm probably watching Cartoon Network. It's my Go-To channel.
Ed, Edd, and Eddy- My most favorite CN show ever came to an end this year with an excellent episode where nerdy Double D accidentally becomes the school bully. I love this show and truly hate that it's done.
Squidbillies- My favorite Adult Swim show, there's so much wrong minded insaness going on here I don't even know where to start. Giant donkey penis hats, moonshine made outa pine cones that'll turn you blind, Monsters, holding Santa Clause hostage, shotguns, pigs addicted to meth, and well you get the idea. Love it.
Metalapocalypse- Wow. The music on this show is awesome. Also, the show's really good. How'd that happen?
CBS-
How I Met Your Mother- Terrible name, terrible concept, terrible theme song, Hilarious show. Consistantly one of the funniest shows on TV. The Slap Bet Episode in Season 2 was GOLD, and the Slapsgiving follow up in Season 3 was a worthy successor.
Big Bang Theory- The first time I watched this show, I hated it. Unfortunately, there was nothing else to watch in its time slot, so I kept watching. The show grew on me like a fungus. The likeable dork became more likeable, the irritating dork became funnier (Dear Lord he's freaking hilarious towards the end), and the chick somehow got hotter and wore less (Huzzah!). This show will probably be a casulty of the Writers Strike. Bummer.
ABC- Nothing. Like I said, I'm too far behind to watch Lost.
NBC-
My Name is Earl- Not always funny, but always worth watching. Earl is a well written show with a great cast of characters that includes important life lessons that don't seem bogus or preachy. Always a favorite.
The Office- Funniest show on TV. Season 3 was PURE GOLD. Season 4 is off to a great start. I wish the Writer's Strike would come to a conclusion so they could start work on new episodes.
Scrubs- Kinda jumped the shark last season. This season has had its moments, but I'm kinda glad they're wrapping this one up.
Life- One of the few "Cop" shows I actually watch, mostly because I really like the main character, Detective Cruise, an ex-convict who was wrongly imprisoned and as a result of a big ass lawsuit is a millionaire. The main character's conflicting persona (he's attempting to follow the path of Budha, but still wants to find the people who framed him and get revenge) drives the show and keeps it interesting.
FOX-
House- A rough end to last season and a rougher beginning to this one made me almost give up on House. But this season started to pull itself back together towards the end, and I really enjoyed the last couple of episodes. The Magic Panty Stealing Episode reminded me why I watch the show in the first place.
King of the Hill- Love the show, but it's hard to find it on the damn schedule half the time. Also, I'm usually busy on Sundays. Still, when I watch it, it's usually excellent. The recent Co-op episode was genius.
The Simpsons- I had kinda given up on the Simpsons recently. But I caught a recent episode or two, and was surprised at how much I enjoyed it. Sure, the Golden Years have passed, but it's still a pretty good show.
USA-
Monk- Adrian Monk, a multi-phobic detective with OCD, is a character for the ages. Always entertaining.
Psych- Fun show that's on after Monk so I don't bother changing channels.
Sci-Fi-
Dr. Who- I was never a big fan of Dr. Who as a kid, cause the Daleks scared the crap out of me. Now I think the show is awesome. Go figure. The new series continues the traditions of the original with updated special effects and concepts. The Highway to Nowhere episode was probably the best single episode of a TV show I've watched in YEARS. The season ender, which featured a PARADOX MACHINE and the chick saved the world with a story, left me giggling like a school girl. In a good way.
Nickelodian-
Avatar the Last Airbender- Surprisingly good quasi-anime cartoon on Nickelodian. Consistantly one of the most fun, exciting, fast paced, and intelligent shows on TV. On Nickelodian. Go figure. The recent Day of Black Sun episode was a barnburner.
Spongebob Squarepants- Yes, once again, Nautical Nonsense be something I wish. And yes, I drop on the deck and flop like a fish. Shut up.
El Tigre- Fun cartoon about a bunch of Luche Libre-esque Superheroes and Supervillians. The lead character, El Tigre, has to choose between doing good or evil, or trying to find the rare comprosmise between the two. Favorite episode to date featured an Underground Supervillian Race that bore more than a passing resemblance to SDF: the Great Race (which, in turn, was a blatant rip-off of the Wacky Races, but I digress).
Cartoon Network- NOTE: If there's nothing else to watch on TV, I'm probably watching Cartoon Network. It's my Go-To channel.
Ed, Edd, and Eddy- My most favorite CN show ever came to an end this year with an excellent episode where nerdy Double D accidentally becomes the school bully. I love this show and truly hate that it's done.
Squidbillies- My favorite Adult Swim show, there's so much wrong minded insaness going on here I don't even know where to start. Giant donkey penis hats, moonshine made outa pine cones that'll turn you blind, Monsters, holding Santa Clause hostage, shotguns, pigs addicted to meth, and well you get the idea. Love it.
Metalapocalypse- Wow. The music on this show is awesome. Also, the show's really good. How'd that happen?
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