This is tough, putting these in order of favourites. But anyway, here's my picks:
1. Friends
I had to give Friends my number one spot, because even after seeing (almost) every episode dozens of times over I can still sit down, pop a disc in the DVD player and really enjoy the episode. The writer's created some great one-liners in that show and I like that even though it's a sitcom (and they need to tell a story in only 30 minutes) I always felt like they did a good job at creating storylines that continued through the whole season, or in some cases series. Joss-verse shows excluded, it's definitely my fave!
2. Grey's Anatomy
So when this show first came out I couldn't bring myself to watch it, I had this preconcieved notion that there wouldn't be any substance to the show. Now I can't comment on the first few seasons, but I've watched for a little over a season now and I'm a huge fan. I really like the new characters/arcs/relationships that have come into play the last little while (Owen Hunt, especially). Can't wait for the season premiere 🙂
3. Law and Order: SVU
I had never watched a Law and Order show before this one, and to be honest I was a little uncomfortable with the idea of watching it at first (with the subject matter that it deals with, I wasn't sure how on earth it could be entertaining). But my girlfriend seemed to like it, so I gave it a chance and sure enough: I got hooked. I think it's great that a show dealing with crimes like this (for anyone who doesn't know, the SVU unit are the people who deal with sexually based offenses) can stay on the air this long. It really makes you aware that these things do happen and I think it's a very educating show; especially for women. More than anything though, I've always been very drawn in by the characters!
4. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
I don't watch this show as much as I used to (now that Grissom and Warrick are gone, my heart's just not into it 🙁), but I still really enjoy the reruns and it's nice to get intellectually involved in a show! It's a program that really keeps me on my toes; quirky in it's own little way!
5. CSI: NY
Now that CSI's gone by the wayside for me, I'm beginning to like this more and more. I like the cast more than I thought I would, and I like that the main characters are involved in some of the crimes themselves (like "Mac" and the cell phone thing, a few seasons back).
6. ER
A long-running show that I wish hadn't ended. No matter which characters they brought onto cast, this show could do no wrong. Plus, I think I'm a little bit in love with Doctor Carter 😉
7. The Listener
Most of you probably haven't heard about this, but it's about a Paramedic in Toronto who can hear people's thoughts. It's nice to see a television show and KNOW which streets and landmarks they're talking about, and it's not a storyline that I've seen before. Very canadian, very good-- if you have the chance to watch it I'd definitely recommend tuning in!
8. Dr. Phil
I have no reasoning for this, but I love the show. Don't judge me.
9. So You Think You Can Dance, Canada
Great talent, entertaining judges and some SERIOUSLY AMAZING routines in this show. I'm always amazed by the quality of dance that the contestants bring to the table, especially when they're always trying new genres. And if any of you ever caught a glimpse of season one's winner, Nico, doing a routine-- well I'm sure you can imagine why I like the show so much 😀
10. Reba
It's over now, but considering the star of the show was a country music singer, I thought it was AWESOME. Very entertaining, with a family dynamic that I hadn't seen on other sitcoms. Bless CMT for airing reruns!
