Maybe it was a bit before Spike's time televisually speaking compared to Passions and Dawson's Creek, but I totally have him down for being a fan of 'My So-Called Life'. I bet he loved the angst and was mortified it didn't get a second season....
Maybe Spike should have watched "Party of Five", which would be cooler. But hey, Katie Holmes climbing in my window at that age? Not going to object.