USA Todays 10 Best TV Programs of 2006

[bueno bob]

1. 24 (Fox)

From its opening assassination shocker to its last-minute kidnap surprise, this dazzlingly audacious adventure put out its best season since the first — and its best sustained season ever. What other show left you this wound up, and this willing to rewind the clock?

24 is probably without a doubt THE most unengaging show I've ever seen. It was an interesting novelty when it started, but fucking christ, I can't FORCE myself to stomach Jack Bauers never ending stretch of bad days anymore...enough is fucking enough, already...

Rest of the top 10

2. Grey's Anatomy (ABC)

Fuckin' A - PRIMETIME soap opera fluff of absolutely ZERO consistancy or interest to anybody male and remotely intelligent. Who'd have thought it have been such a hit? :rolleyes:

3. The Wire (HBO)

Haven't seen it, so I won't comment.

4. Lost (ABC)

"Lost" is exactly what Lost is. Completely worthless drivel, although it was alright for the first few weeks...

5. Rescue Me (FX)

Denis Leary is great, but also grating; I can stand accidently browsing over this from time to time, but it's torturous after too much exposure. Much like Denis Leary himself.

6. Friday Night Lights (NBC)

F.N.L. is a pile of steaming dog shit.

7. The Nine (ABC)

Haven't seen - won't comment.

8. Ugly Betty (ABC)

About as stupid as stupid can get. Is it supposed to be funny? Make you take a look at yourself or a scathing indictment of the fashion industry?

Fuck if I care. Maybe if the show was actually user friendly, I'd consider taking the time to try and figure it out, once I can get passed the convoluted mess of it's storylines.

9. The New Adventures of Old Christine (CBS)

Really? Hey, somebody wake me up when Julia Dreyfuss can either act or make me laugh, one or the other...I watched three episodes (one last week) and I've had better times vomiting, honestly.

10. Dexter (Showtime)

Haven't seen - so no comment.

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I'm completely flabbergasted that "Heroes", "My Name is Earl", "The Office" and ESPECIALLY "House" are absent from this list. Lost? Grey's Anatomy? New Adventures of Old Christine?

Give me a fucking break. Christ, Hugh Laurie on the screen BY HIMSELF is ten times more engaging and interesting than that brain dead garbage.

Just another case example of how out of touch USA Today is... :rolleyes:

[bueno bob]

"Weeds" should have been on that top 10 list as well...

[VanHalener]

Originally posted by bueno bob
"Weeds" should have been on that top 10 list as well...

I must be the odd man out, because I do not watch a single show on that top ten list. No wait, I did watch one episode of Lost...

Weeds and My Name is Earl should have made that list.

[bueno bob]

Well, I do try to avoid them like a plague...I'll watch anything a few times, but if it's still shit after the third viewing, consider me out...

[ppg960]

At least Survivor didn't make it. I'm sick of that show.
24 I don't mind.
CSI Miami is good as well as Law and Order.

[WACF]

24 is one I really like...silly as hell but entertaining.
You gotta get a chuckle out of how they can move across a city and organize an attack in under one hour....then repeat the same premise the next week.

The rest of the list shows what is wrong with lists...lists are stupid and pointless.

Lost...I thought it was stupid at first but my wife really liked...I got into it and now they have lost me.

Heros is underated for sure.

My name is Earl is hilarious, House is good, I still dig the original CSI...Law and Order is good.

[POJO_Risin]

24 is far and away the best show on TV...and the interesting thing about THAT show...

is that you know there are plenty of government agents that have had 50 times the amount of shitty days that Bauer has had that we never here about...

Maybe not to the GRAND stage of Bauer...

but...

isn't it entertainment...

and for fuck sake...if you want to talk about the antithesis of Grey's Anatomy.

I watched the Nine a bit...and like a couple of the characters...and want to fuck Kim Raver...

but lost interest...

good premise though...and another hot Mexican chick...don't know her name...

Lost...still watch it...not sure why...

Rescue Me...Good show...don't know about top 10 though...

Friday Night Lights...better than Bueno Bob suggested...although I find myself more interested in the adults than the kids...but having played high school football...in a big football town...makes the show interesting in that regard. Plus...the guy who plays the coach is a good actor...and his wife I've wanted to hop on since Spin City...and there's never a problem watching young hootch on the screen...

Ugly Betty. True story. I turned it on one Thursday night, and my wife says, "That's the guy from the OC." I changed it and have never even come ACROSS it since.

I have never watched the New Adventures of Old Christine. Sorry, but without Jerry...she's a never was...or...was "that chick from the shitty seasons of SNL"

My name is Earl is outstanding. Not an office fan. Love Hugh Laurie...but hate House. Again, if your premise of 24 being ridiculous because of the shit that goes on there...you've got to throw the same reasoning at house. Hugh Laurie is outstanding on that show. I almost rank his performances there ahead of his performances in the 3 Stuart Littles.

Scrubs...for my money...is maybe the best show on TV. It's senseless, thoughtless...and then it's not. Great show...with good humor...one of those timeless shows that deals with shit so that you don't know they are dealing with shit...

not looking for real...just something to take me away from the real bullshit...

again...24...the Best show on TV by far.

Can't wait for the new season to start...then the movie next summer.

Heroes would be my #2. My wife got into that show...and I caught the marathon...and like it. That Jap...Hiro...is fucking hilarious...

great premise...although I don't know about the longevity.

[fe_lung]

I've seen Earl a couple of times and thought it was decent. Haven't seen any other show mentioned in this thread.

[Ally_Kat]

Originally posted by bueno bob
2. Grey's Anatomy (ABC)

Fuckin' A - PRIMETIME soap opera fluff of absolutely ZERO consistancy or interest to anybody male and remotely intelligent. Who'd have thought it have been such a hit? :rolleyes:
[/B]

I realize that it's more of a female-geared show, but zero consistancy? You're wrong there. Everything, even the minute things, builds into the story line. Just cuz it's not geared to your demographic doesn't make it a show only interesting to stupid people.

I'm really thinking that list went by ratings.

And Dexter is worth checking out. The books are awesome, too. But I'm one of those unintelligent people who watch Grey's, so I don't know how much you want to take my word ;)

[POJO_Risin]

It didn't go by the ratings...24 wasn't the top rated show...

I'm pretty sure that Grey's is the top rated show on TV...

24...may not even be top ten...in ratings...

not sure though...

top 20 for sure...and it improves every year...

[Fairwrning]

What??!! where the hell is "Family guy"?....

[Anonymous]

Seriously... you guys even turn on the TV to watch a show?

Man, I once found it incredible how nowadays porn movies have better story lines and porn actresses are WAY better than your prime time "actresses". Then I got used to it. Now, I don't even bother with these "exciting and incredible new modern shows that will make your life EVEN BETTER if you watch them".

Seriously... a good show, a good game, a good woman... 'tis just like whisky. You gotta let them mature. There's a lot of shit to be watched from the 1920's to nowadays. After 2, 3 years... if they're still creating a buzz... you know they're worth your time.

Pardon any spelling errors, I did go back and correct some fourteen or fifty, but I feel the Cabernet is slowly gaining on me, and that fuckin' Spell Check ain't workin' shit.

Cheers! :bottle:

[Blackflag]

Originally posted by bueno bob

I'm completely flabbergasted that "Heroes", "My Name is Earl", "The Office" and [b]ESPECIALLY "House" are absent from this list.

I agree with everything you've said. Except that 24 is probably the best show ever on tv. It's the only tv show I watch.

Further, I would lump "Heroes," "Earl," and "Office" in with the other adolescent, asinine, immature, homoerotic fluff on the list.

Also, if USA Today is "out of touch," why are those all top-rated shows? The shows are dogshit, and so are US tv viewers.

[Anonymous]

Originally posted by Imapus Sylicker
Seriously... a good show, a good game, a good woman... 'tis just like whisky. You gotta let them mature. There's a lot of shit to be watched from the 1920's to nowadays.

Fark it. I should've wrote "enjoyed". There's a lot a shit to be enjoyed.

Bah, I shouldn't be posting drunk anyways.

Leave me alone! Don't look at me! Can't you see whatta disgrace I am?

Cheers! :bottle:

[Blackflag]

Originally posted by Imapus Sylicker
Fark it. I should've wrote "enjoyed". There's a lot a shit to be enjoyed.

Bah, I shouldn't be posting drunk anyways.

Leave me alone! Don't look at me! Can't you see whatta disgrace I am?

Cheers! :bottle:

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[Anonymous]

I feel like Humphrey fuckin' Bogart on "In a Lonely Place". Drunk, pissed and desperate.

You drivers better count yourselves lucky I'm not out there with ya.

Bitches!

"I was born when she kissed me... I died when she left me... I lived a few weeks while she loved me."

Cheers! :bottle:

[Anonymous]

Up yours, Blackfag. Crawl into a fuckin' hole and die. Painfully. It would make your momma real proud.

Fuck off! :wow2:

[bueno bob]

Originally posted by Blackflag
I agree with everything you've said. Except that 24 is probably the best show ever on tv. It's the only tv show I watch.

Good for you.

Further, I would lump "Heroes," "Earl," and "Office" in with the other adolescent, asinine, immature, homoerotic fluff on the list.

Coming from a homoerotic expert such as yourself, that doesn't surprise me in the slightest.

Also, if USA Today is "out of touch," why are those all top-rated shows?

It's easy to sell shit to the masses.

The shows are dogshit, and so are US tv viewers.

So is your posting.

[Terry]

Pretty much the only network show I watch with any regularity is Law And Order: Special Victims Unit.

Saw a promo for heroes, and it looked pretty cool, but just couldn't be bothered to remember when it was on.

The old lady watches Survivor, CSI and any prime time game shows or reality shows that are on, but I pretty much gave up on ABC, NBC and CBS around the turn of the millenium. Tried out some of the cable prime time news shows several years back for a few months, but not a lot of stuff I considered newsworthy was on them, combined with various hosts and guests displaying near-total ignorance of the various show topics. Nancy Grace and Greta Van S I don't even consider journalists.

I have heard from quite a few people whose opinions I respect that 24 is an excellent show, though.

Pretty much agree with Imapus that viewing time is better spent watching porn than another episode of According To Jim.

[Blackflag]

Originally posted by bueno bob
So is your posting.


Are you calling me black?

Go watch "Heroes," you pussy.

[Dan]

Originally posted by Blackflag
Are you calling me black?

Go watch "Heroes," you pussy.

No,He was calling you a Homo.

[bueno bob]

Originally posted by Blackflag
Are you calling me black?

Go watch "Heroes," you pussy.

As Dan said, I was calling you a homo.

I'm also calling you a fucking idiot and probably a racist to boot.

[bueno bob]

Now then...

In regards to 24, I love Kiefer; always have...and I was able to get through season 1 no problem, thought it was a great show. Season 2 I tried, but I bailed halfway through it...it just seemed to be getting too overblown for my tastes...

Since then, I've tried to get back into it, but it just hasn't worked for me on any level - while I do think Kiefer's a great actor still, the show simply doesn't work for me anymore.

Heroes' biggest strength is in it's casting - it's succesful because it's an honest look at what people's lives would be like if they woke up with super powers, but it doesn't dwell on that aspect entirely. A lot of great twists and surprise endings, plus some very believable characters that you can identify with...the ex Smallville writing team took all the best ideas with them to Heroes, I think...

On that note, House - why this show isn't constantly in everybodys top 5 is simply astounding to me. Great cast, interesting stories, and Hugh Laurie is THE best working actor on television today - and he also happens to be playing the most interesting and (if I can say it) "alive" character. The show is simply brilliant and Hugh Laurie can be credited for ALL of that, because without him, it'd probably be fairly mundane in execution.

Seriously, I can't suggest House highly enough...give Hugh Laurie two or three weeks (if that), and you'll convert...

[bueno bob]

Originally posted by Blackflag
that 24 is probably the best show ever on tv. It's the only tv show I watch.

Which pretty much disqualifies you from any further discussion on the topic, since you don't watch any other programs.

Unless you're some kind of psychic or something. Are you?

[Coyote]

I'll take "House", "Miami Vice", "Sopranos", or even fuckin' "MacGyver" over those clunkers any day.

[bueno bob]

Originally posted by Coyote
I'll take "House", "Miami Vice", "Sopranos", or even fuckin' "MacGyver" over those clunkers any day.

Here here...

I miss MacGyver...hell, I'd probably start watching Stargate SG1 again if they brought Richard Dean Anderson back...

[bueno bob]

Originally posted by Terry
Pretty much the only network show I watch with any regularity is Law And Order: Special Victims Unit.

A great show...it remains constantly interesting...probably the most interesting and engaging of any of the Law & Order programs...

[bueno bob]

Originally posted by POJO_Risin
and for fuck sake...if you want to talk about the antithesis of Grey's Anatomy.

Credit given on that point...

I have never watched the New Adventures of Old Christine. Sorry, but without Jerry...she's a never was...or...was "that chick from the shitty seasons of SNL"

I think my biggest problem with it is that she appears to be playing Elaine still...kinda like the producers/writers went to her and said "Look, we would like to do an 'Elaine' spin-off, but it'll never fly, so let's just call it 'Christine' and sell it that way"...

My name is Earl is outstanding. Not an office fan. Love Hugh Laurie...but hate House. Again, if your premise of 24 being ridiculous because of the shit that goes on there...you've got to throw the same reasoning at house. Hugh Laurie is outstanding on that show. I almost rank his performances there ahead of his performances in the 3 Stuart Littles.

Hugh Laurie is what makes House, absolutely...the show IS outlandish, sure, but I could watch an hour long rant from Hugh Laurie and never get tired of it...

Scrubs...for my money...is maybe the best show on TV. It's senseless, thoughtless...and then it's not. Great show...with good humor...one of those timeless shows that deals with shit so that you don't know they are dealing with shit...

Scrubs is another one I overlooked...agree 100%...

Heroes would be my #2. My wife got into that show...and I caught the marathon...and like it. That Jap...Hiro...is fucking hilarious...

great premise...although I don't know about the longevity.

I don't either, but it seems to be striking a note...I didn't figure it'd get as far as it already has, so I'm surprised in that regards...

Am I alone in thinking that it would make for an excellent big screen adaptation?

Always good to hear from ya, P...

[Blackflag]

Originally posted by bueno bob
As Dan said, I was calling you a homo.

I'm also calling you a fucking idiot and probably a racist to boot.

It was "are you calling me black," as in - are you the pot with your idiotic "favorite shows" post.

Stick with bad tv shows, they've obviously rotted your brain beyond having a simple conversation with anybody else.

Stick to idolizing Richard Dean Anderson and "Keifer." Yeah, I'm the homo...clearly.

Now go wipe your pussy because it's getting wet.

[ODShowtime]

Rob & Big and Dog the Bounty Hunter are both missing from this list.

[bueno bob]

Originally posted by Blackflag
It was "are you calling me black," as in - are you the pot with your idiotic "favorite shows" post.

Stick with bad tv shows, they've obviously rotted your brain beyond having a simple conversation with anybody else.

Stick to idolizing Richard Dean Anderson and "Keifer." Yeah, I'm the homo...clearly.

Now go wipe your pussy because it's getting wet.

Says the fucking retard who openly admits to watching one program only, yet has a fucking opinion on shit which you're clearly ignorant about?

Oh please, Junior.

Yes, you are quite clearly a fag. On top of that, you're a fucking idiot and every time you open your mouth, you only serve to drive that point home.

Tell you what, the next time you post, try to think a little bit before playing "Mr. Internet Negativity Tough Guy" - it's an old fucking act and you're not impressing anybody - especially not me.

Either get educated on what you're discussing or shut the fuck up. You officially just became beneath my notice, cunt.

[bueno bob]

Actually, Blackflag has given me a great idea.

Can somebody start a thread ranking the top 10 Grateful Dead albums? I've only heard one of them all the way through from beginning to end, but I'm going to post in the thread and say that that one album was the only thing worth listening to, the only thing that I've ever listened to, and that other Grateful Dead albums are adolescent, asinine, immature, homoerotic fluff.

Then I'll call their other albums dogshit, along with the people who listen to them. Yeah! That's a great idea! Then everybody will be able to tell by all my negativity just how much of a internet tough guy I am, and how smart I am to boot.

As a failsafe, anybody who calls me out on my obvious bullshit will be called a pussy, just to reinforce the notion that I'm really tough online and mean serious, serious business when I post.

Thanks, Blackflag! :rolleyes:

[Blackflag]

Originally posted by bueno bob
Tough Guy . . .
Either get educated on what you're discussing or shut the fuck up.

Do you really think it take a "tough guy" to point out that the current tv shows are designed for the mildly retarded?

And do you really consider yourself "educated" in the deep subject that is television?

Further, don't you think you're the one trying to be a "tough guy?" Did I call you a cunt? I seriously doubt you'd call anybody on this board a cunt if you confronted them at your drive-thru window.

Yeah, I'm the one that's delusional.... whatever, friend. Sorry to interrupt your jerk-off session. Please resume your regularly scheduled broadcast.

[bueno bob]

Originally posted by Blackflag
Do you really think it take a "tough guy" to point out that the current tv shows are designed for the mildly retarded?

Well, you certainly seem desperate enough to get the point across.

And do you really consider yourself "educated" in the deep subject that is television?

At least I'm versed and have decency enough to avoid talking shit about programs I haven't seen. You'll notice that in the original post, if you recall. If not, your mouse should have a "scroll" feature.

Further, don't you think you're the one trying to be a "tough guy?" Did I call you a cunt?

Yeah, I believe there were several references. Care for me to prove it?

I seriously doubt you'd call anybody on this board a cunt if you confronted them at your drive-thru window.

Oh, the old "I work in fast food" gig, hunh?

Get some better material jack, that shit wore out on BBS flame wars in '94...

Yeah, I'm the one that's delusional.... whatever, friend. Sorry to interrupt your jerk-off session. Please resume your regularly scheduled broadcast.

Thank you, I will.

[stringfelowhawk]

How come "The Shield" has been overlooked? It may have an abbreviated season but I'll still continue watching it over the network drivel.
How anything with Julia Dreyfus makes it and CSI doesn't can only be explained by GOD or your ability to answer that question in a moment of complete insanity due to PMS. And GOD ain't talking.

[Little Texan]

How any of you can watch anything on network tv these days is beyond me. I have Directv, and on a few occasions my service has been cut off, and being subjected to present day network tv is pure torture! Tv fucking sucks, and there is nothing on tv now on the same level as all the classic tv series from the 80's...The Dukes Of Hazzard, Night Rider, The A-Team, The Fall Guy, MacGyver, Airwolf, Miami Vice, and The Incredible Hulk, just to name a few. Everything on that top 10 list pales in comparison to these 80's shows.

[stringfelowhawk]

How any of you can watch anything on network tv these days is beyond me. I have Directv, and on a few occasions my service has been cut off, and being subjected to present day network tv is pure torture! Tv fucking sucks, and there is nothing on tv now on the same level as all the classic tv series from the 80's...The Dukes Of Hazzard, Night Rider, The A-Team, The Fall Guy, MacGyver, Airwolf, Miami Vice, and The Incredible Hulk, just to name a few. Everything on that top 10 list pales in comparison to these 80's shows.


[Post #36]


You're right and I think alot of that has to do with Hollywoods emphasis on remaking everything they can instead of trying something original. I have at least one season of every show you have listed except Fall Guy. I have the first three seasons of A-Team, and Dukes. I have 5 seasons of Macguyver and I just ordered Season two of Airwolf. Hell, my mom loved Magnum P.I. when I was growing up and I used to have to watch it with her so even that has a spot in my heart. Every time something really good comes out it has to be on what used to be WB and UPN cause the "Big 4" won't take a chance with it. I have gotten behind very few tv shows from the 90's forward because they are all watered down. And the few I have gotten interested in I never really got to watch it from the pilot forward. I always got into it by accident after it had been on for a while. For instance, laugh if you want but once I sat down and actually watched "Buffy" it was already in season 4 and the very first episode I saw was "The Gentlemen" and for a show that uses alot of colorful language and its own mythology over half the show was silent because no one could speak. Yet, not a second of it drug on. They made it unbelievably funny and witty without saying a word and it worked. The other networks wouldn't dare try something like that because its to far off the "proven" path of a cliched show. I loved Dark Angel and thought the first season of that was flawless but just like CBS did with Airwolf, Fox fucked with it to make appeal to a wider audience and killed everything that worked for the show. I love The Shield and there is no show on tv like it. Not even on HBO. Same with Angel, could you imagine pitching a puppet episode to network execs? I'd love to be a fly on the wall for that. Again, WB loved it and let em do it and it is one of the funniest hours of television I've ever seen. After the puppet gets eaten by a werewolf he's carrying his arm and his stuffing is poking out everywhere and you hear, "Quick!!!! DOCTOR, NURSE.... IS THERE A GEPPEDO IN THE HOUSE?"
I absolutely adored Everwood but CW got rid of it. Its sad. Fox did the same with Married With Children. Didn't even give the cast and crew notice. They just canc'd it even though it was still getting great ratings. I was into Firefly but Fox dipped that too. Same with Tru Calling, though this show did need improvement it could have worked and actually did get alot better when Jason Priestly became a regular cast member. I think Alias is outstanding but ABC wouldn't quit tinkering with it. Granted, you pretty much had to watch this from episode 1 forward but if you did it was so cool. It's the only show that I refused to watch while it was on because I couldn't wait a whole week to see the next episode. I waited till it came out on DVD before I ever saw a single episode and bought it on the fly one day. Watched all of season 1 over a duty weekend and tried to keep up with it on tv but got so frustrated with the commercials I had to force myself to peel away till the next season came out on dvd too.

Where the hell is Stephen J. Cannel when you need him?