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25. Freaks and Geeks (1999-2000)
Tried watching it, but didn't find it interesting. Wasn't this one of the shows that tried to recreate the late 70s/early 80s and dismally failed at doing so?

24. Absolutely Fabulous (1994-present)
I wouldn't put the world on hold to watch episodes, but it was Absolutely Fabulously clever! Edina shouting "Have you seen my bleeper? I can't find it, I had it on vibrate!" and Patsy having an extremely self-satisfied grin ... joy oh joy.

Good theme song too.

23. Forever Knight (1992-1996)
Neat show, taped a lot of them when it ran on CBS Late Night. Probably the best of the "sympathetic Vampire" trend that surrounded the popularity of bad books by Anne Rice.

22. H.R. Pufnstuf (1969-1971)
Classic Children's television. Large stuffed costumes, bouncy music, and a magic flute!

21. Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman (1975-1978)
The anti-soap opera soap opera. I stayed up late to watch it, and felt so wicked! Was supposed to be "too adult" for younger eyes. I missed some of the humor, but surely did laugh when Coach drowned in the chicken soup and when Little Reverend Jimmy Joe Jeeter returned to the Lord when his portable television set fell into the bathtub with him.

20. Twin Peaks (1990-1991)
Quirky, wonderful, and weird. The owls are not what they seem. I bought the Season One DVD set. A friend of mine had given me videotapes of the entire series just as the series ended.

19. Dark Shadows (1966-1971)
I watched this as a kid, and will be transfixed by the television everytime I see it on the SciFi channel. They stole from the best of classic horror, as well as some of the worst, although the most horrible thing about the show was usually the acting. I loved the chase scenes through the forest, especially when they would bump into one of the trees that weren't nailed down too well and the mighty oaks of Collinwood would rock back and forth.

18. Doctor Who (1963-present)
Long time Dr. Who fan. Tom Baker is of course the best who, with Jon Pertwee a close second.

17. The Avengers (1966-1969)
The movie does not do the series justice, like most movie remakes. You have to see the real thing to appreciate it, particularly the Black and White episodes.

16. My So-Called Life (1994-1995)
I have absolutely no clue what this show is/was about. I vaguely recall hearing the title.

15. Quantum Leap (1989-1993)
Cute concept.

14. Beauty and the Beast (1987-1990)
One of my friends used to mock this show by declaring in falsetto, "Vincent, I love you, even though you are not of my species ..." Must be a chick thing. I thought it was great. Until Vincent and Catherine actually did it, she died, and the evil millionare kept trying to steal the baby.

13. Babylon 5 (1994-1998)
Came to Bab5 late ... started watching around season 4 because it went to cable only and my boss NEEDED the show taped. So I did, and got hooked.

12. Family Guy (1999-2002)
I think I may have seen it once or twice. Cult? I don't think so. I also don't think it will stand the test of time like many of the other entries here.

11. Mystery Science Theater 3000 (1989-1999)
MST3K is possibly one of the greatest programs brought to the airwaves. My D&D group would occasionally take a break from gaming to watch classic science fiction movies of the 50s and 60s and provide our own witty commentary. If only we had had the idea of filming us doing it ...


10. Pee-Wee's Playhouse (1986-1991)
Good fun for a Saturday Morning.


9. Xena: Warrior Princess (1995-2001)
Shows with strong female characters are few and far between. I was hooked. Didn't like the way it ended, though.

8. The Twilight Zone (1959-1964)
Fantastic, but I always preferred The Outer Limits.

"classic yes it is and I will fight you if you don't agree
I still have nightmares about that episode where a guy bets his finger against $1M that his lighter would light 10 times in a row.

THat's a classic episode all right, except that its an Alfred Hitchcock Presents. Starred Steve McQueen and Peter Lorre.

7. The Prisoner (1967-1968)
Another series that I bought on DVD. Pretty amazing stuff for 1960s summer replacement television.

6. The Simpsons (1989-present)
Like it and can watch it over and over again. The guys at work are into it so we watch it nearly every shift.

5. Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969-1974)
SPAM SPAM SPAM SPAM ... nearly every episode contains a classic bit. Except the last season.

4. Farscape (1999-2003)
Several of my friends were majorly into this (yes, they are between the ages of 35 and 40. I do not have normal friends)

3. Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997-2003)
Enjoyable fluff, much better than the movie. Plot line did become excessively stupid toward the end to the point where I didn't bother watching any more. So, does she die in the last episode and is Spike ever redeemed?

2. The X-Files (1993-2002)
Like many series it was far better earlier on. It should have ended before Duchovny's ego got too big. I can still enjoy watching, though.

1. Star Trek (1966-1969)
Truly there is no greater program in all the history of television. I don't like the Star Trek™ Franchise for the most part ... NextGen was okay, barely watched DS9, didn't watch Voyager or Enterprise really. Although that has NOT stopped me from buying the Hallmark collectible ornaments.