Title: TV Shows
Post by: NoFearNoLimits on August 27, 2008, 12:58:03 AM
Post by: NoFearNoLimits on August 27, 2008, 12:58:03 AM
Was wondering what everyone's favorite tv shows are. Most of the ones i watch are on hiatus, so was looking for some recommendations. Some great shows that I recommend are:
House MD - Great show, and the main character is an atheist.
Lost - Has alot of Science vs. Faith themes. Season 1 is the best.
Dexter - Besides the main character the acting isn't that great, but it's pretty good.
House MD - Great show, and the main character is an atheist.
Lost - Has alot of Science vs. Faith themes. Season 1 is the best.
Dexter - Besides the main character the acting isn't that great, but it's pretty good.
Title: Re: TV Shows
Post by: shedaytrips on August 27, 2008, 02:25:12 AM
Post by: shedaytrips on August 27, 2008, 02:25:12 AM
Prison Break is a really good show. I also like Law & Order SVU and CSI.
Title: Re: TV Shows
Post by: Jolly Sapper on August 27, 2008, 02:47:01 AM
Post by: Jolly Sapper on August 27, 2008, 02:47:01 AM
About the only thing worth while (besides PBS) I used to watch on the three channels I get with the rabbit ears was Pushing up Daisies.
I tried to like Lost, I really did, but it just started to get really annoying. I've read books that moved through the plot the same way, but there weren't commercial breaks, constant reruns, and over hyped "all new episodes." So I figure that if I wait and watch the last episode of the series, with all of the flashbacks, I won't have missed much.
I tried to like Lost, I really did, but it just started to get really annoying. I've read books that moved through the plot the same way, but there weren't commercial breaks, constant reruns, and over hyped "all new episodes." So I figure that if I wait and watch the last episode of the series, with all of the flashbacks, I won't have missed much.
Title: Re: TV Shows
Post by: McQ on August 27, 2008, 03:38:04 AM
Post by: McQ on August 27, 2008, 03:38:04 AM
Nova Science Now
Nature
Dirty Jobs
Engineering an Empire (only a limited number were made)
The Girls Next Door (to balance out the highbrow stuff)
Reruns of Seinfeld
Sports broadcasts
Specials on PBS, Discover, History Channel.
Nature
Dirty Jobs
Engineering an Empire (only a limited number were made)
The Girls Next Door (to balance out the highbrow stuff)
Reruns of Seinfeld
Sports broadcasts
Specials on PBS, Discover, History Channel.
Title: Re: TV Shows
Post by: rlrose328 on August 27, 2008, 05:27:47 AM
Post by: rlrose328 on August 27, 2008, 05:27:47 AM
We watch a LOT of TV... thank goodness for TIVO. However, I'm hitting the books hard when school again rolls around, so this list will be shorter. I just haven't figured out what to give up yet... even with TIVO, there's only so many hours in a day. Decisions, decisions.
Dexter : Hubby started watching this while I was at mom's in June, bought the seasons and re-watched them when I returned. Good show... disturbing, but edge-of-the-seat fun.
House : Though last season tested my patience.
Big Love : Well-acted and interesting, especially with the compound folks. Good Mormon fun.
Californication : We love David Duchovny and this show is just fun, too.
Burn Notice : The most fun show we watch... love the voice-overs/freeze-frame explanations, easy acting, great scripts.
Heroes : Previous favorite, but we'll see how this season goes.
Lost : Same as Heroes. They could easily lose me this season.
How I Met Your Mother : 3 words... Neil Patrick Harris. Oh, 2 more... Allyson Hannigan. 'Nuf said.
Pushing Daisies : Smartest comedy out there... can't wait for the return. We love the lead guy because he was on Wonderfalls and we miss that show SO much... one season just wasn't enough. But again, too smart for the average person.
The Office : Just finished a 2-season marathon (over 2 weeks or so)... can't wait for the new season to start and for season 3 to come out on DVD! We watched the first two episodes when it first came out and it was just TOO cringe-worthy and we hated it. But Joe started watching it again the beginning of season 3 and before long, we were hooked.
The hubby also watches Stargate: Atlantis and, with the kid, MXC. When the kid starts to understand the inuendo, MXC will be out.
Dexter : Hubby started watching this while I was at mom's in June, bought the seasons and re-watched them when I returned. Good show... disturbing, but edge-of-the-seat fun.
House : Though last season tested my patience.
Big Love : Well-acted and interesting, especially with the compound folks. Good Mormon fun.
Californication : We love David Duchovny and this show is just fun, too.
Burn Notice : The most fun show we watch... love the voice-overs/freeze-frame explanations, easy acting, great scripts.
Heroes : Previous favorite, but we'll see how this season goes.
Lost : Same as Heroes. They could easily lose me this season.
How I Met Your Mother : 3 words... Neil Patrick Harris. Oh, 2 more... Allyson Hannigan. 'Nuf said.
Pushing Daisies : Smartest comedy out there... can't wait for the return. We love the lead guy because he was on Wonderfalls and we miss that show SO much... one season just wasn't enough. But again, too smart for the average person.
The Office : Just finished a 2-season marathon (over 2 weeks or so)... can't wait for the new season to start and for season 3 to come out on DVD! We watched the first two episodes when it first came out and it was just TOO cringe-worthy and we hated it. But Joe started watching it again the beginning of season 3 and before long, we were hooked.
The hubby also watches Stargate: Atlantis and, with the kid, MXC. When the kid starts to understand the inuendo, MXC will be out.
Title: Re: TV Shows
Post by: Msblue on August 27, 2008, 05:38:54 AM
Post by: Msblue on August 27, 2008, 05:38:54 AM
I also watch House & Dexter. I gave up on Lost.
A few of the shows on my Tivo are:
Terminator...starting again soon?
Weeds
Family Guy
American Dad
Burn Notice
Dirty Jobs
Generation Kill. The series is over but, it should be online.
A few of the shows on my Tivo are:
Terminator...starting again soon?
Weeds
Family Guy
American Dad
Burn Notice
Dirty Jobs
Generation Kill. The series is over but, it should be online.
Title: Re: TV Shows
Post by: MariaEvri on August 27, 2008, 12:56:49 PM
Post by: MariaEvri on August 27, 2008, 12:56:49 PM
I ahrdly ever watch tv. when I do, I usually watch national geographic, animal planet or discovery channel. I like mythbusters, how its made, megabuilders, air disaster and shows like that.
Title: Re: TV Shows
Post by: rlrose328 on August 27, 2008, 03:49:12 PM
Post by: rlrose328 on August 27, 2008, 03:49:12 PM
Quote from: "MariaEvri"I ahrdly ever watch tv. when I do, I usually watch national geographic, animal planet or discovery channel. I like mythbusters, how its made, megabuilders, air disaster and shows like that.
Those are at the top of our list to watch as a family. I also love a number of reality shows. I limited my list to primetime brainless fare. :cool:
Title: Re: TV Shows
Post by: jcm on August 27, 2008, 04:28:33 PM
Post by: jcm on August 27, 2008, 04:28:33 PM
the soup
jeopardy
heroes
house
nova science now
family guy
the universe
iron chef america
what not to wear for as long as i can stand it :hail: TiVo!
jeopardy
heroes
house
nova science now
family guy
the universe
iron chef america
what not to wear for as long as i can stand it :hail: TiVo!
Title: Re: TV Shows
Post by: EvolutionCalling on August 27, 2008, 04:34:35 PM
Post by: EvolutionCalling on August 27, 2008, 04:34:35 PM
Family Guy
America Dad
Venture Bros
South Park
Futurama
Aqua Teen
Lil Bush
The Daily Show
The Colbert Report
Basically if it doesn't come on Cartoon Network or Comedy Central I don't need to see it.
America Dad
Venture Bros
South Park
Futurama
Aqua Teen
Lil Bush
The Daily Show
The Colbert Report
Basically if it doesn't come on Cartoon Network or Comedy Central I don't need to see it.
Title: Re: TV Shows
Post by: Faithless on August 27, 2008, 07:15:27 PM
Post by: Faithless on August 27, 2008, 07:15:27 PM
Nature
Nova
How it's Made
Star Trek and TNG reruns
News
Law and Order
anything narrated by David Attenborough
and my alltime favorite...I Love Lucy!
Nova
How it's Made
Star Trek and TNG reruns
News
Law and Order
anything narrated by David Attenborough
and my alltime favorite...I Love Lucy!
Title: Re: TV Shows
Post by: Benoît Bôls on August 29, 2008, 02:47:42 AM
Post by: Benoît Bôls on August 29, 2008, 02:47:42 AM
I don't watch as much TV as I used to, but here's what's on at my house:
The Simpsons
Family Guy
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
Prison Break
House, M.D. (I've been told I remind people of him. My crankiness, not my smarts. I used to walk with a cane, too.)
Hell's Kitchen
Kitchen Nightmares (Yeah, I dissed reality TV in another thread, but I like these shows! I guess it's because I love food!)
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (The original. I might tune out this season as it's beginning to jump the shark.)
Click and Clack's As the Wrench Turns (Not a great cartoon, but it reminds me of the ones I grew up on.)
I might check out Fringe when it premieres.
In the Classic TV section of my library:
I Dream of Jeannie (Most unrealistic, but, damn, if Barbara Eden wasn't hot back then!)
Get Smart (To remind me that the original was a zillion times better than that damn movie.)
The Simpsons
Family Guy
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
Prison Break
House, M.D. (I've been told I remind people of him. My crankiness, not my smarts. I used to walk with a cane, too.)
Hell's Kitchen
Kitchen Nightmares (Yeah, I dissed reality TV in another thread, but I like these shows! I guess it's because I love food!)
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (The original. I might tune out this season as it's beginning to jump the shark.)
Click and Clack's As the Wrench Turns (Not a great cartoon, but it reminds me of the ones I grew up on.)
I might check out Fringe when it premieres.
In the Classic TV section of my library:
I Dream of Jeannie (Most unrealistic, but, damn, if Barbara Eden wasn't hot back then!)
Get Smart (To remind me that the original was a zillion times better than that damn movie.)
Title: Re: TV Shows
Post by: quizlixx on August 29, 2008, 02:56:14 AM
Post by: quizlixx on August 29, 2008, 02:56:14 AM
burn notice is really worth watching
Title: Re: TV Shows
Post by: Asmodean on August 29, 2008, 10:38:09 AM
Post by: Asmodean on August 29, 2008, 10:38:09 AM
Of those currently on air, Stargate Atlantis, Mythbusters and ER. Of all shows I ever watched, add X-Files, Stargate SG-1, Due South and a couple of others.
Title: Re: TV Shows
Post by: monkeyNutBread on August 29, 2008, 02:26:47 PM
Post by: monkeyNutBread on August 29, 2008, 02:26:47 PM
Oh Burn Notice... I have another reason to be anxious for Sept. 11!
I mostly watch funny shows like 3rd Rock and The Office, and also stand-up comedy on Comedy Central. I also like stuff like Monk but that's really a guilty pleasure.
I mostly watch funny shows like 3rd Rock and The Office, and also stand-up comedy on Comedy Central. I also like stuff like Monk but that's really a guilty pleasure.
Title: Re: TV Shows
Post by: NoFearNoLimits on August 29, 2008, 10:34:04 PM
Post by: NoFearNoLimits on August 29, 2008, 10:34:04 PM
Quote from: "quizlixx"burn notice is really worth watchingI heard this show was pretty good. I will check it out. I know there is another show that JJ Abrams is producing that is starting soon. Don't remember the name, but it looks good.
Title: Re: TV Shows
Post by: Will on August 29, 2008, 11:55:37 PM
Post by: Will on August 29, 2008, 11:55:37 PM
No one else is madly in love with Battlestar Galactica?! It's the best show in the history of television.
Title: Re: TV Shows
Post by: afreethinker30 on September 02, 2008, 02:45:43 AM
Post by: afreethinker30 on September 02, 2008, 02:45:43 AM
House MD
The L Word ...but so untrue to life.But then most TV shows are.
Weeds Mary-Louise Parker (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi245.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fgg63%2Fcook125%2F2008_08_01t184930_360x450_us_mariju.jpg&hash=3a042128a7d83d4be5671908c08355f9ce98baf8)
Dexter
Surviving History on the History channel.
The L Word ...but so untrue to life.But then most TV shows are.
Weeds Mary-Louise Parker (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi245.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fgg63%2Fcook125%2F2008_08_01t184930_360x450_us_mariju.jpg&hash=3a042128a7d83d4be5671908c08355f9ce98baf8)
Dexter
Surviving History on the History channel.
QuoteEach week in the new History series SURVIVING HISTORY, our team of thrill-seeking history buffs experiment with some of history's most amazing inventions. Master craftsmen from The Scarefactory in Columbus, Ohio survey the past to experience the most inventive devices and technologies ever created. Using a variety of skills (welding, design, carpentry), the multi-talented team rebuilds elements from the past in an effort to better understand history.
Title: Re: TV Shows
Post by: NoFearNoLimits on September 03, 2008, 05:39:47 AM
Post by: NoFearNoLimits on September 03, 2008, 05:39:47 AM
I also forgot to mention this show. Too bad they only show it in the austin tx area.
[youtube:2aosxc88]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJxCFa8YmbQ[/youtube:2aosxc88]
Here is an archive of all the episodes by date
http://www.atheist-experience.com/archive/ (http://www.atheist-experience.com/archive/)
[youtube:2aosxc88]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJxCFa8YmbQ[/youtube:2aosxc88]
Here is an archive of all the episodes by date
http://www.atheist-experience.com/archive/ (http://www.atheist-experience.com/archive/)
Title: Re: TV Shows
Post by: Tom62 on September 03, 2008, 06:16:37 PM
Post by: Tom62 on September 03, 2008, 06:16:37 PM
I haven't been watching much TV since I moved to Germany seven years ago, because everything is dubbed here in the German language. My favorite TV_Shows are British comedies, like Bottom, Fawlty Towers or Red Dwarf. From the other side of the pond I like(d) Twin Peaks, Star Trek NG, 24, Myth Busters and South Park. Best TV-Show in the Netherlands was "van Kooten en de Bie" and in France "Les Inconnus"
Title: Re: TV Shows
Post by: Steve Reason on September 05, 2008, 12:36:28 AM
Post by: Steve Reason on September 05, 2008, 12:36:28 AM
Oh a lot of nature, science, and travelogue shows and such. And sports to some degree as well. I also watch several Fox shows on a semi-regular basis (why do they have to be FOX shows?) like House, Bones, and a couple of others.
Different stuff, I guess.
Different stuff, I guess.