Empire Magazine's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time

The Simpsons

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 20:00:14 GMT

~ The longest running show EVER! (at 24 seasons) is very much a satire on the American middle class. Though I don't know whether this is the reason it's number one on this list.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:59:54 GMT

~ One of the top cult shows? Yes. Number two on Empire's list...not so much. Don't get me wrong, I love BtVS but it's strongest seasons were 1 - 3

The Sopranos

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:59:40 GMT

~ Everyone except me has watched this show and they say it's great (except for the series finale) so I can't judge where it belongs on this list.

The West Wing

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:59:28 GMT

~ The first few seasons were great but then everything started getting monotonous.

Lost

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:59:13 GMT

~ I am in minority who didn't enjoy this show.

24

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:59:01 GMT

~ I got into the hype that was season 1 but once cougars were involved, I was out.

Friends

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:58:49 GMT

~ This remains one of my favorite series, even if it did suffer towards the end.

The Wire

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:58:37 GMT

~ This is one show everyone says I must watch.

The X Files

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:58:25 GMT

~ The best show ever (until Mulder left)

Spaced

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:58:17 GMT

~ Seriously funny. I adore this more than I do Friends or Seinfeld.

Seinfeld

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:57:59 GMT

~ Gives you laughs about nothing in particular. Genius!

Family Guy

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:57:46 GMT

Family Guy

Battlestar Galactica

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:57:34 GMT

~ This is my favorite show ever so I would have placed it higher.

Firefly

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:57:21 GMT

~ My second favorite show ever.

Heroes

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:57:09 GMT

~ A really good first season followed by not-so-good and down right bad seasons is no reason for this show to be on any "greatest" list.

Doctor Who

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:56:55 GMT

~ My fourth favorite show. Definitely better than the one at #15.

South Park

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:56:43 GMT

~ I've only ever watched the Christmas specials.

Arrested Development

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:56:29 GMT

~ I haven't seen this cult show so I can't comment where it should be on the list.

Scrubs

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:56:15 GMT

~ I watched this on and off for a few seasons and it was entertaining.

The Black Adder

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:56:02 GMT

~ This reminds me, I need to watch Black Adder again.

Angel

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:55:46 GMT

~ I think the creator of this list really likes Joss Whedon.

The Shield

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:55:39 GMT

~ Another show on my to-watch list.

The Office (UK)

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:55:24 GMT

~ As much as I like Ricky Gervais, Martin Freeman et al, I don't have any desire to watch this show.

Twin Peaks

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:55:11 GMT

~ I bought into the hype and was disappointed.

Futurama

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:54:57 GMT

~ Every time this is on, I will stop and watch.

Red Dwarf

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:54:44 GMT

~ My memory of this show is that it is awesome.

Six Feet Under

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:54:25 GMT

~ I have not watched this.

Fawlty Towers

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:54:12 GMT

~ If you want to laugh until your belly hurts, watch this.

ER

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:54:03 GMT

~ A huge fan of the first five seasons.

Dexter

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:53:48 GMT

~ I've only watched season one but this show is excellent.

Deadwood

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:53:42 GMT

~ Definitely deserves to be on this list.

Babylon 5

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:53:19 GMT

~ One of my all time favorites.

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:53:11 GMT

~ For seasons 1 to 5, this is one of the best procedurals.

Frasier

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:51:31 GMT

~ This was regular viewing along with Friends.

Alias

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:51:18 GMT

~ Seasons 1 and 2 were fantastic. Season 3 fizzled and then things got weird.

Father Ted

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:51:00 GMT

Father Ted

Star Trek: The Next Generation

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:50:46 GMT

~ I don't understand why ST:TNG is so low on this list. I would have put it in the top 10.

Curb Your Enthusiasm

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:50:26 GMT

~ Can't comment as I haven't seen it.

Monty Python's Flying Circus

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:50:12 GMT

~ Deserves to be higher.

Life on Mars

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:43:40 GMT

~ This should be in the top 20.

Band of Brothers

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:41:25 GMT

~ As does this mini-series.

Only Fools and Horses....

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:41:13 GMT

~ I enjoyed this a lot.

Star Trek

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:37:17 GMT

~ I should re-watch this show.

Cracker

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:37:02 GMT

~ I haven't seen this.

Farscape

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:36:45 GMT

~ I've watched the first two seasons and it is good.

Sex and the City

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:36:05 GMT

~ Not really a fan of this show.

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:35:56 GMT

~ Definitely agree with this being a great show.

Veronica Mars

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:34:26 GMT

~ Another cult show I haven't watched.

Prison Break

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:34:15 GMT

~ Season 1 is still the best.

Quantum Leap

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:32:42 GMT

~ Love this show but it kinda appears out of left field.