Top 10 TV Shows

The following are my Top 10 TV Shows of all time:

1. Friends
Considering this is almost the only show I consistently Tivo, it has to be #1. I could watch Chandler and Joey all day. Literally. We only stop when Kerri is "Friendsed-out" as she put it.

2. Lost
Feels weird naming such a new show #2, but Kerri and I literally watched 48 straight episodes in the span of a month after missing Seasons 1 and 2. We'd sometimes watch 5-6 episodes in a row. Can't wait for Season 3 to start.

3. The Simpsons
How in the world have the writers been able to maintain consistent, timely, relevant, hilarious scripts after 10+ years? Lots and lots of Duff Beer. Doh!

4. Seinfeld
Jerry's whimsical "What's up with airline peanuts?" musings struck a cord with American viewers, but let's face it--it was Kramer that made that show what it was. Had the finale not been so disappointing, it might have been looking at a #3 spot.

5. Cheers
Arguably one of the greatest ensemble casts in comic television. And I'm not just talking about a rat pack like Jerry/Elaine/George/Kramer. But a true ensemble: Coach, Sam, Diane, Woody, Norm, Carla, Cliff, Fraser, Rebecca. "Norm!"

6. Party of Five
Bailey, Sarah, Claudia...but let's face it. It was Charlie that held the family together. Also doesn't hurt that the first time I ever asked Kerri to do anything, it was to come over to my dorm room for a "Party of Five Party". When she showed up, she was the only one there. To this day, I swear that I invited other people. At least I think I did.

7. Magnum PI
That Ferrari will forever be etched in the mind of every boy born before 1978. Not to mention Thomas Magnum, the only man in history to ever rock a mustache and not only get away with it, but actually make it cool.

8. Gilligan's Island
A lot like Lost actually. No one can seem to get off the island, but a heckuva a lot of people sure seem to find their way on to the island. You would have thought that after all of those years that the Professor could have gotten that coconut phone to work.
And let's be honest...who among us didn't have a crush on Mary Ann?

9. Night Court
People often wonder why I know about shows like Cheers, Magnum PI, Night Court, etc. I grew up with 4 older brothers and sisters. I was always watching stuff that was over my head and ahead of my time. To this day I can't figure out why not one of the actors from this show went on to anything of any importance.

10. The Brady Bunch
Honestly, I think in a weird way I liked this show because it mirrored my own family. Only Jeff never blew up his science projct volcano spraying mud all over Kristin and her friends. And Dave never pointed a flash light with a red filter on it at a white sheet while he was blowing a whistle to trick Jeff and I into thinking that there was a UFO in our back yard. And we never had a maid. And for that matter, who would Oliver be? Oh, Aubrey.

Other Contenders: Moonlighting, Knight Rider, Miami Vice