The best TV shows, get wit it.
by actiondallas | created - 16 Aug 2011 | updated - 03 Sep 2011 | PublicI've decided to do everybody a favor and turn them on to some good TV. I should know I have seen a lotta ish. So I will save you the time of watchin' a buncha bull by let'n you know what to watch. Your welcome. Oh yea, no specific order, that wouldn't make sense. And no cartoons that's a list of it's own.
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1. Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! (2007–2017)
TV-14 | 11 min | Comedy, Music
Two comedians, average nobodies, and celebrity guest stars perform bizarre low-budget comedy sketches.
Stars: Tim Heidecker, Eric Wareheim, Bob Odenkirk, John C. Reilly
Votes: 11,979
2. Entourage (2004–2011)
TV-MA | 28 min | Comedy, Drama
Film star, Vince Chase, navigates the vapid terrain of Los Angeles with a close circle of friends and his trusty agent.
Stars: Kevin Connolly, Adrian Grenier, Kevin Dillon, Jerry Ferrara
Votes: 176,784
Great show about a group of friends in and around the movie business. Anyone who loves celebrities and their antics will love this one. I am very disappointed that now airing on HBO is the final season, the show is as good as ever it is ashame.
3. Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000–2024)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy
Larry David stars as an over-the-top version of himself in this comedy series that shows how seemingly trivial details of day-to-day life can precipitate a catastrophic chain of events.
Stars: Larry David, Cheryl Hines, Jeff Garlin, Susie Essman
Votes: 146,985
Larry David is back after a little hiatus and he is better than ever! The new season is great thus far. I think this show is Seinfeld with balls, way better.You can't help but love to hate Larry David and watch him get into the most awkward of situations. The show is so well written after almost every episode you're left amazed at how everything came together.
4. The Walking Dead (2010–2022)
TV-MA | 45 min | Drama, Horror, Thriller
Sheriff Deputy Rick Grimes wakes up from a coma to learn the world is in ruins and must lead a group of survivors to stay alive.
Stars: Andrew Lincoln, Norman Reedus, Melissa McBride, Lauren Cohan
Votes: 1,081,233
Zombie TV series. And it is great. As far as cool zombie ish goes this is up there with Dawn of the Dead original and new, Land of the Dead, 28 days and weeks later, Planet Terror, Dead Alive and of course Zombieland. As far as shows go though this is one of the best by far, for any genre let alone Sci-Fi, which doesn't have too many greats out there.
5. Dexter (2006–2013)
TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
He's smart. He's lovable. He's Dexter Morgan, America's favorite serial killer, who spends his days solving crimes and nights committing them.
Stars: Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, David Zayas, James Remar
Votes: 765,305
Great books turned into great TV. One of the best shows in the history of television, every season seems to get better and better. The acting and script are top knotch. It is dark as it is deep. Dexter is the coolest serial killer that ever was.
6. Spartacus (2010–2013)
TV-MA | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Biography
The life of Spartacus, the gladiator who lead a rebellion against the Romans. From his time as an ally of the Romans, to his betrayal and becoming a gladiator, to the rebellion he leads and its ultimate outcome.
Stars: Andy Whitfield, Lucy Lawless, Manu Bennett, Daniel Feuerriegel
Votes: 256,874
Little known great show. Unfortunately there is only one season unless you include the prequel season that just came out, which leads to next on the list...
7. Spartacus: Gods of the Arena (2011)
TV-MA | 55 min | Action, Adventure, Biography
In the time before the arrival of Spartacus, the House of Batiatus faces many challenges from competitors, and within its own household.
Stars: John Hannah, Manu Bennett, Peter Mensah, Dustin Clare
Votes: 145,324
At first when I heard they are doing a prequel season, without the original dude I was pissed. But I loved the first season so much I gave it a shot and was amazed at how good it was, possibly better than the first. The way everything played out was great and the gore and action was bad ass.
8. Rome (2005–2007)
TV-MA | 60 min | Action, Drama, Romance
A down-to-earth account of the lives of both illustrious and ordinary Romans set in the last days of the Roman Republic.
Stars: Kevin McKidd, Ray Stevenson, Polly Walker, Kerry Condon
Votes: 185,254
I figured I whould pop this one in to keep up the spartan warrior theme. Great show with some of the best characters and great fight scenes to boot.
9. The Big Bang Theory (2007–2019)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
A woman who moves into an apartment across the hall from two brilliant but socially awkward physicists shows them how little they know about life outside of the laboratory.
Stars: Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg
Votes: 867,305
Whip smart hilarious sitcom. Nerdy in the best kind of way. Jim Parsons is reason enough to watch this show.
10. Funny or Die Presents... (2007– )
TV-MA | Comedy
A series of comedy sketches brought to you by the people at "Funny or Die."
Stars: Steve Tom, Rob Huebel, Christine Scott Bennett, Callie Cameron
Votes: 1,277
Great show, a lot is off the wall weird but every once and a while they nail hilarity with perfection. Weird and great. Definitely weird.
11. The Whitest Kids U'Know (2007–2011)
TV-MA | 15 min | Comedy
A sketch comedy show involving five friends.
Stars: Timmy Williams, Trevor Moore, Sam Brown, Zach Cregger
Votes: 5,606
Best sketch show on tv.
12. Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
TV-MA | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
A chemistry teacher diagnosed with inoperable lung cancer turns to manufacturing and selling methamphetamine with a former student in order to secure his family's future.
Stars: Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Anna Gunn, Betsy Brandt
Votes: 2,134,267
Walter White Science Teacher of the Year! Bryan Cranston is the man, who would've guessed the dad from Malcom in the Middle makes for a bad ass meth cook. This show is really well made though. It will hook you in immediately and gets crazy. A must watch, must , must , must.
13. Party Down (2009– )
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
A group of actors move to Los Angeles to make it big, but end up working as caterers.
Stars: Adam Scott, Ken Marino, Ryan Hansen, Martin Starr
Votes: 37,133
Great show from Starz. Catering and comedy it seems so obvious. I'm just getting into it but lovin' it, laughin' out loud funny. Ken Marino, also in Children's Hospital, is hilarious.
14. Eastbound & Down (2009–2013)
TV-MA | 28 min | Comedy, Drama, Sport
Many years after he turned his back on his hometown, a burned-out major league ballplayer returns to teach Physical Education at his old middle school.
Stars: Danny McBride, Steve Little, Katy Mixon Greer, Elizabeth De Razzo
Votes: 64,076
No great TV list would be complete without the awesome Kenny Powers. Danny McBride at his best. First two seasons are gold can't wait for the next.
15. Californication (2007–2014)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
A writer tries to juggle his career, his relationship with his daughter and his ex-girlfriend, as well as his appetite for beautiful women.
Stars: David Duchovny, Natascha McElhone, Evan Handler, Pamela Adlon
Votes: 188,375
Hank Moody is the man! Even when he's going to trial for bangin' an underage girl he's still cool. Gotta love the old X-Files dude cuttin' loose and gettin' into whacky situations.
16. Lost (2004–2010)
TV-14 | 5,445 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
The survivors of a plane crash are forced to work together in order to survive on a seemingly deserted tropical island.
Stars: Jorge Garcia, Josh Holloway, Yunjin Kim, Evangeline Lilly
Votes: 594,791
A classic. Best strangest plot twists. I was skeptical at first then I watched the first couple episodes and was hooked. Give it a try people.
17. The Office (2005–2013)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy
A mockumentary on a group of typical office workers, where the workday consists of ego clashes, inappropriate behavior, and tedium.
Stars: Steve Carell, Jenna Fischer, John Krasinski, Rainn Wilson
Votes: 710,605
Steve Carrell!
18. Parks and Recreation (2009–2015)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy
The absurd antics of an Indiana town's public officials as they pursue sundry projects to make their city a better place.
Stars: Amy Poehler, Jim O'Heir, Nick Offerman, Chris Pratt
Votes: 287,822
This show is set up a lot like the office but it works. Great cast.
19. Community (2009–2015)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy
A suspended lawyer is forced to enroll in a community college with an eccentric staff and student body.
Stars: Joel McHale, Danny Pudi, Donald Glover, Chevy Chase
Votes: 293,310
I never hear much about this show. I think that is because it gets undermined by the parks and rec, office and 30 rock lineup it comes before. However it is great in it's own right.
20. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005– )
TV-MA | 22 min | Comedy
Five friends with big egos and small brains are the proprietors of an Irish pub in Philadelphia.
Stars: Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton, Rob McElhenney, Kaitlin Olson
Votes: 251,692
Definitely one of the funniest shows ever.
21. Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
This series follows the Special Victims Unit, a specially trained squad of detectives in the New York City Police Department that investigate sexually related crimes.
Stars: Mariska Hargitay, Christopher Meloni, Ice-T, Dann Florek
Votes: 124,773
So many episodes I don't think i've ever seen one twice. Always great although can be repetitive.
22. The Wire (2002–2008)
TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
The Baltimore drug scene, as seen through the eyes of drug dealers and law enforcement.
Stars: Dominic West, Lance Reddick, Sonja Sohn, Wendell Pierce
Votes: 377,119
classic crime drama.
23. Boardwalk Empire (2010–2014)
TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama
An Atlantic City politician plays both sides of the law by conspiring with gangsters during the Prohibition era.
Stars: Steve Buscemi, Kelly Macdonald, Michael Shannon, Shea Whigham
Votes: 203,067
best newer drama. the man with half a face!
24. How I Met Your Mother (2005–2014)
TV-14 | 4,576 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A father recounts to his children - through a series of flashbacks - the journey he and his four best friends took leading up to him meeting their mother.
Stars: Josh Radnor, Jason Segel, Cobie Smulders, Neil Patrick Harris
Votes: 728,187
great cast
25. Planet Earth (2006)
TV-PG | 49 min | Documentary, Family
A documentary series on the wildlife found on Earth. Each episode covers a different habitat: deserts, mountains, deep oceans, shallow seas, forests, caves, polar regions, fresh water, plains and jungles. Narrated by David Attenborough.
Stars: Sigourney Weaver, David Attenborough, Nikolay Drozdov, Thomas Anguti Johnston
Votes: 220,034
never has photography captured nature as it has in this series. mind blowing.
26. Inside the NFL (1977– )
TV-PG | 60 min | News, Sport, Talk-Show
Sports Emmy® winning weekly show with the most experienced, articulate and connected analysts in the business. Get expert insight, exclusive commentary and special on and off the field features. Every team. Every game. Every week.
Stars: Phil Simms, Cris Collinsworth, Warren Sapp, James Brown
Votes: 415
best sports show
27. Two and a Half Men (2003–2015)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
A hedonistic jingle writer's free-wheeling life comes to an abrupt halt when his brother and 10-year-old nephew move into his beach-front house.
Stars: Jon Cryer, Ashton Kutcher, Angus T. Jones, Conchata Ferrell
Votes: 280,449
charlie sheen would have to be on this list. not my favorite show but a great character. and he was high on crack the whole time, wow.
28. Bored to Death (2009–2011)
TV-MA | 28 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
A well-meaning but struggling writer decides to lead a sort of double life by pretending to be a private detective using the methods he read about in old detective novels.
Stars: Jason Schwartzman, Zach Galifianakis, Ted Danson, Heather Burns
Votes: 34,607
great show!
29. Flight of the Conchords (2007–2009)
TV-MA | 28 min | Comedy, Music, Musical
Bret and Jemaine are Flight of the Conchords, a folk-rock band from New Zealand living in New York City in search of stardom.
Stars: Jemaine Clement, Bret McKenzie, Rhys Darby, Kristen Schaal
Votes: 65,996
best musical comedy duo
30. Band of Brothers (2001)
TV-MA | 59 min | Drama, History, War
The story of Easy Company of the U.S. Army 101st Airborne Division and their mission in World War II Europe, from Operation Overlord to V-J Day.
Stars: Scott Grimes, Damian Lewis, Ron Livingston, Shane Taylor
Votes: 526,617
31. The Pacific (2010)
TV-MA | 53 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
The Pacific Theatre of World War II, as seen through the eyes of several young Marines.
Stars: James Badge Dale, Joseph Mazzello, Jon Seda, Ashton Holmes
Votes: 129,906
32. Dead Like Me (2003–2004)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
After being hit on the head by a toilet seat that fell from Mir space station, a young temp clerk becomes a grim reaper in death.
Stars: Ellen Muth, Callum Blue, Jasmine Guy, Mandy Patinkin
Votes: 43,884
not bad, interesting havn't seen it in a while but i remember enjoying it
33. Oz (1997–2003)
TV-MA | 55 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
A series chronicling the daily activities of an unusual prison facility and its criminal inhabitants.
Stars: Ernie Hudson, J.K. Simmons, Lee Tergesen, Dean Winters
Votes: 106,621
34. Undeclared (2001–2003)
TV-14 | 404 min | Comedy
College freshman Steve Karp, his girlfriend and their fellow dormmates embark on one of the greatest experiences of their lives. Unfortunately for Steve, his lonely and recently divorced father is tagging along for the ride.
Stars: Jay Baruchel, Carla Gallo, Charlie Hunnam, Monica Keena
Votes: 17,489
apatow, baruchel, seth rogen, in college
35. Freaks and Geeks (1999–2000)
TV-14 | 45 min | Comedy, Drama
A high school mathlete starts hanging out with a group of burnouts while her younger brother navigates his freshman year.
Stars: Linda Cardellini, John Francis Daley, James Franco, Samm Levine
Votes: 153,200
pineapple express fans will enjoy
36. The Sopranos (1999–2007)
TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama
New Jersey mob boss Tony Soprano deals with personal and professional issues in his home and business life that affect his mental state, leading him to seek professional psychiatric counseling.
Stars: James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli
Votes: 470,603
of course
37. NCIS (2003– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Follows the Major Case Response Team (MCRT) from the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS), as they get to the bottom of criminal cases connected to Navy and Marine Corps personnel.
Stars: David McCallum, Sean Murray, Mark Harmon, Brian Dietzen
Votes: 162,915
i can dig it
38. Trailer Park Boys (2001–2018)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Crime
Three petty felons have a documentary made about their life in a trailer park.
Stars: John Paul Tremblay, Robb Wells, Mike Smith, John Dunsworth
Votes: 50,565
goofy kinda stupid i'm gonna end this list here.
39. Reno 911! (2003– )
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Crime
An irreverent look at what goes on behind the scenes in Reno, Nevada's Sheriff's Department.
Stars: Cedric Yarbrough, Thomas Lennon, Robert Ben Garant, Kerri Kenney
Votes: 22,975
almost forgot about this one
40. Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
TV-MA | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Nine noble families fight for control over the lands of Westeros, while an ancient enemy returns after being dormant for millennia.
Stars: Emilia Clarke, Peter Dinklage, Kit Harington, Lena Headey
Votes: 2,282,647
just watched like ten hours straight, can't wait for the whitewalkers and next season!
41. Louie (2010–2015)
TV-MA | 22 min | Comedy, Drama
The life of Louie C.K., a divorced comedian living in New York with two kids.
Stars: Louis C.K., Hadley Delany, Ursula Parker, Pamela Adlon
Votes: 82,191
finally a show that captures the hilarity of louis ck
42. Episodes (2011–2017)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy
A couple of British TV producers move to Hollywood to export their most popular series, and find it is not what they expected.
Stars: Matt LeBlanc, Stephen Mangan, Tamsin Greig, John Pankow
Votes: 36,557
43. Chappelle's Show (2003–2006)
TV-MA | 22 min | Comedy, Music
Comedian Dave Chappelle hosts this sketch-comedy show that parodies many of the nuances of race and culture.
Stars: Dave Chappelle, Donnell Rawlings, Rudy Rush, Charlie Murphy
Votes: 71,729
44. Childrens Hospital (2008–2016)
TV-14 | 11 min | Short, Comedy
Explores the emotional struggles and sexual politics of a group of doctors charged with healthy libidos. Their dedication to their personal lives is relentless, interrupted only by the occasional need to treat sick children.
Stars: Rob Huebel, Rob Corddry, Ken Marino, Erinn Hayes
Votes: 8,176
Hilarious show that is short and sweet. Rob Cordry, Hot Tub Time Machine, is great as Dr. Blake Downs. It is a spoof on Hospital dramas. If you like the last two you will certainly enjoy this one. Even if you don't you still might.
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