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UteStar · 08-23-2007, 06:01 PM

It is kind of nice right now to see so many good cable television shows. A few years ago, HBO was the only one that did anything good on cable. Now, bunches of the stations are doing some good stuff. I don't follow each one of these shows religiously and often I will just pick it up on dvd when the entire season comes out, but here is my ranking of the top 5 cable television shows:

1. Battlestar Galactica (SciFi)--best show on cable and probably the best show on all of television.
2. Entourage (HBO)--it has fallen a bit this past year, but it is still always entertaining.
3. The Wire (HBO)--brutal and painful to watch and always compelling.
4. Weeds (ShowTime)--last season was very dark but how can you pass up a suburban mom selling weed and going up against a variety of parental issues as well as drug gangs.
5. Flight of the Conchords (HBO)--definately not for everyone as it is truly bizarre and funny and the songs are so brutal lyrically but always memorable.
6. The Closer (TNT)--Kyra Sedwick is fabulous.
7. Psych (USA)--light hearted but often laugh out loud funny.

I did not include 'Extras' simply because it is limited run.

Shows that I have never seen but will probably pick up someday on dvd--Dexter (Showtime), Its always Sunny in Philadelphia (TBS), Burn Notice (TNT), The Shield (FX).

JohnnyLingo · 08-23-2007, 06:08 PM

I'm a Psych fan, too. I also like USA's new show Burn Notice.

Venkman · 08-23-2007, 06:10 PM

Galactica is fantastic, although it sucks we have to wait nearly a year in-between seasons. I agree, one if not the best show on TV, and I'm not even a Sci Fi fan.

The Shield is great but they probably only have one more good season in them.

Mad Men is a new cable show on A&E. Revolves around some Madison Ave. ad exec's in the 60's. I like it.

marsupial · 08-23-2007, 06:35 PM

At last, another reason not to get cable. Life is so much simpler when the only thing to watch is The Office.

RockyBalboa · 08-23-2007, 06:52 PM

The Shield is a great show.

This past season wasn't as good as previous seasons, but still better than most other TV Shows.

The season last year with Forrest Whittaker's character coming into the fray, was some of the most compelling television I've ever watched and the season finale was so poweful, that to this day it's the best season finale of a TV show I've ever watched.

The Shield's final season starts up next year early sometime I think.

mpfunk · 08-23-2007, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by UteStar

It is kind of nice right now to see so many good cable television shows. A few years ago, HBO was the only one that did anything good on cable. Now, bunches of the stations are doing some good stuff. I don't follow each one of these shows religiously and often I will just pick it up on dvd when the entire season comes out, but here is my ranking of the top 5 cable television shows:

1. Battlestar Galactica (SciFi)--best show on cable and probably the best show on all of television.
2. Entourage (HBO)--it has fallen a bit this past year, but it is still always entertaining.
3. The Wire (HBO)--brutal and painful to watch and always compelling.
4. Weeds (ShowTime)--last season was very dark but how can you pass up a suburban mom selling weed and going up against a variety of parental issues as well as drug gangs.
5. Flight of the Conchords (HBO)--definately not for everyone as it is truly bizarre and funny and the songs are so brutal lyrically but always memorable.
6. The Closer (TNT)--Kyra Sedwick is fabulous.
7. Psych (USA)--light hearted but often laugh out loud funny.

I did not include 'Extras' simply because it is limited run.

Shows that I have never seen but will probably pick up someday on dvd--Dexter (Showtime), Its always Sunny in Philadelphia (TBS), Burn Notice (TNT), The Shield (FX).

Any list that does not include Flight of the Conchords at the top of best cable TV shows is completely invalid. I will not watch any of these shows that you recommended because you have not shown Flight of the Conchords the proper respect.

Now I will go and do something very rock and roll and use my per diem to buy a leather suit.

MikeWaters · 03-12-2008, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by UteStar

It is kind of nice right now to see so many good cable television shows. A few years ago, HBO was the only one that did anything good on cable. Now, bunches of the stations are doing some good stuff. I don't follow each one of these shows religiously and often I will just pick it up on dvd when the entire season comes out, but here is my ranking of the top 5 cable television shows:

1. Battlestar Galactica (SciFi)--best show on cable and probably the best show on all of television.
2. Entourage (HBO)--it has fallen a bit this past year, but it is still always entertaining.
3. The Wire (HBO)--brutal and painful to watch and always compelling.

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RC Vikings · 03-12-2008, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by RockyBalboa

The Shield is a great show.

This past season wasn't as good as previous seasons, but still better than most other TV Shows.

The season last year with Forrest Whittaker's character coming into the fray, was some of the most compelling television I've ever watched and the season finale was so poweful, that to this day it's the best season finale of a TV show I've ever watched.

The Shield's final season starts up next year early sometime I think.

I'll second this.

myboynoah · 03-12-2008, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by UteStar

It is kind of nice right now to see so many good cable television shows. A few years ago, HBO was the only one that did anything good on cable. Now, bunches of the stations are doing some good stuff. I don't follow each one of these shows religiously and often I will just pick it up on dvd when the entire season comes out, but here is my ranking of the top 5 cable television shows:

1. Battlestar Galactica (SciFi)--best show on cable and probably the best show on all of television.
2. Entourage (HBO)--it has fallen a bit this past year, but it is still always entertaining.
3. The Wire (HBO)--brutal and painful to watch and always compelling.
4. Weeds (ShowTime)--last season was very dark but how can you pass up a suburban mom selling weed and going up against a variety of parental issues as well as drug gangs.
5. Flight of the Conchords (HBO)--definately not for everyone as it is truly bizarre and funny and the songs are so brutal lyrically but always memorable.
6. The Closer (TNT)--Kyra Sedwick is fabulous.
7. Psych (USA)--light hearted but often laugh out loud funny.

I did not include 'Extras' simply because it is limited run.

Shows that I have never seen but will probably pick up someday on dvd--Dexter (Showtime), Its always Sunny in Philadelphia (TBS), Burn Notice (TNT), The Shield (FX).

What, no mention of that teenage girl show you were pimping for so long?

UteStar · 03-12-2008, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by myboynoah

What, no mention of that teenage girl show you were pimping for so long?

Veronica Mars was not a cable show, so it was not on the list. Otherwise, it would have been a co-#1 with Battlestar.

A recent addition would be: 'Dexter' on Showtime. This would move up my list to #2 for cable shows.

Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia would also move into the top 7 as well.

08-23-2007, 06:52 PM	#5
RockyBalboa Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 7,297	The Shield is a great show. This past season wasn't as good as previous seasons, but still better than most other TV Shows. The season last year with Forrest Whittaker's character coming into the fray, was some of the most compelling television I've ever watched and the season finale was so poweful, that to this day it's the best season finale of a TV show I've ever watched. The Shield's final season starts up next year early sometime I think. __________________ Masquerading as Cougarguards very own genius dumbass since 05'.

08-23-2007, 06:01 PM	#1
UteStar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,817	Cable television shows It is kind of nice right now to see so many good cable television shows. A few years ago, HBO was the only one that did anything good on cable. Now, bunches of the stations are doing some good stuff. I don't follow each one of these shows religiously and often I will just pick it up on dvd when the entire season comes out, but here is my ranking of the top 5 cable television shows: 1. Battlestar Galactica (SciFi)--best show on cable and probably the best show on all of television. 2. Entourage (HBO)--it has fallen a bit this past year, but it is still always entertaining. 3. The Wire (HBO)--brutal and painful to watch and always compelling. 4. Weeds (ShowTime)--last season was very dark but how can you pass up a suburban mom selling weed and going up against a variety of parental issues as well as drug gangs. 5. Flight of the Conchords (HBO)--definately not for everyone as it is truly bizarre and funny and the songs are so brutal lyrically but always memorable. 6. The Closer (TNT)--Kyra Sedwick is fabulous. 7. Psych (USA)--light hearted but often laugh out loud funny. I did not include 'Extras' simply because it is limited run. Shows that I have never seen but will probably pick up someday on dvd--Dexter (Showtime), Its always Sunny in Philadelphia (TBS), Burn Notice (TNT), The Shield (FX).

08-23-2007, 06:08 PM	#2
JohnnyLingo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,175	I'm a Psych fan, too. I also like USA's new show Burn Notice.

08-23-2007, 06:10 PM	#3
Venkman Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 1,799	Galactica is fantastic, although it sucks we have to wait nearly a year in-between seasons. I agree, one if not the best show on TV, and I'm not even a Sci Fi fan. The Shield is great but they probably only have one more good season in them. Mad Men is a new cable show on A&E. Revolves around some Madison Ave. ad exec's in the 60's. I like it.

08-23-2007, 06:35 PM	#4
marsupial Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: M-I-S-S-I-S-S-I-P-P-I... Isn't it so fun to spell? Posts: 1,701	At last, another reason not to get cable. Life is so much simpler when the only thing to watch is The Office.