Best TV Show 2009-2010 Nomination Thread

Inspired by some back and forth in another thread, I wondered what people might consider the best scripted show of this just ending TV season.

I'd be hardpressed to pick one. "Lost," maybe?

Mods, I wanted to do a poll, but something went awry...can anyone explain how I can do a poll now after the fact? Thanks!

Re: Best Show on TV 2009-2010

Justified, Archer, Venture Brothers

Human Target was okay. Big Bang while funny just isn't a contender. V and Stargate Universe were meh......

24 is old.

Re: Best Show on TV 2009-2010

Lost, Justified, Castle

I don't really watch more than 7 or 8 shows though so maybe I'm missing some.

Re: Best Show on TV 2009-2010

I may revisit this thread once I've caught up on the Justified episodes living in my DVR, but for now I'd vote Modern Family followed by Community. Funny shit.

Re: Best Show on TV 2009-2010

White Collar.

Burn Notice (mmmmmm....Fiona Glenanne )

Re: Best Show on TV 2009-2010

Community dexter 30 rock ci caprica and sgu

Re: Best Show on TV 2009-2010

The Closer
Burn Notice
In Plain Sight
NCIS
NUMB3RS

Re: Best Show on TV 2009-2010

I'd be happy to add a poll, just tell me the TV show names, and the options you'd like.

Re: Best Show on TV 2009-2010

Fringe.

/thread.

Re: Best Show on TV 2009-2010

The Office, Robot Chicken, Family Guy, House, Dirty Jobs,

Re: Best Show on TV 2009-2010

the non Oprah version of Life that is.

Re: Best Show on TV 2009-2010

Lost
Fringe
Supernatural
Castle
The Mentalist
Big Bang Theory
Caprica
Dr. Who

Re: Best Show on TV 2009-2010

As much as I love NCIS, it's getting TOO formulaic. Same w/ House. And with The Mentalist to a lesser degree.

Grey's Anatomy is still pretty good, when they focus more on the medical issues rather than the MD's bed-hopping. The season finale w/ the gunman loose in the hospital was excellent.

I really need to get back into Burn Notice. It feels like I've missed so much...

I've liked what I've seen from Castle and Justified, but I've only seen an ep or two of those. I've heard good things about White Collar, but not actually seen any eps. I used to watch In Plain Sight, but got turned off of it when they started playing up the trite "Marshall falls for Mary" plotline.

Re: Best Show on TV 2009-2010

Burn Notice, In Plain Sight, Royal Pains, White Collar

Basically most of USAs one hour original shows.

I don't think I could rank any of the "Big Four" network shows as being that great.

though as far as new shows, while it has been too often maligned, I think "NCIS: Los Angeles" is quite good.

They've done well retaining key elements of the original yet finding their own distinctive style and pace.

Re: Best Show on TV 2009-2010

The reason Michael Westen was "burned" turned out to be a very clever and unexpected move.

Re: Best Show on TV 2009-2010

Wow... Of all the shows mentioned, I only watched 1.. I really didn't watch much TV this year.... Which means that they are all in no danger of being cancelled.

Re: Best Show on TV 2009-2010

The best new comedy is definitely Modern Family.

Other shows I like:

The Pacific
Treme
30 Rock
The Office
How I Met Your Mother
BBC Life

Re: Best Show on TV 2009-2010

Thanks!

Maybe keep this open as a nomination thread to, say, Monday or Tuesday and then post the poll with the following options/categories, plus ones people add that I've overlooked?

Also maybe have the same options for worst in each of these categories.

And allow people to pick up to 3 choices, then have a run off poll.

Thanks

Best Crime Drama/Dramedy

Justified
Human Target
Castle
Dexter
White Collar
In Plain Sight
Psych
Monk
Burn Notice
The Closer
Criminal Minds
Cold Case
NCIS/NCIS: LA
CSI/CSI NY/CSI Miami
Bones
Law & Order/L&O Criminal Intent/L&O SVU
Numb3rs
24
The Mentalist
Breaking Bad

Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Genre
Lost
Chuck
V
Stargate Universe
Caprica
Vampire Diaries
Legend of the Seeker
Merlin
Fringe
Supernatural
True Blood
Dr. Who
Flashforward
Heroes
Smallville
Dollhouse

Best Animated Series
Archer
Venture Brothers
Robot Chicken
Family Guy
The Simpsons
American Dad
The Cleveland Show
South Park
The Ricky Gervais Show

Best Comedy
Big Bang Theory
2.5 Men
Modern Family
Community
30 Rock
The Office
Parks and Recreation
How I Met Your Mother
Better off Ted
Cougartown
Ugly Betty
Hung
Entourage
Flight of the Conchords
Bored to Death

Best Drama -- Miscellaneous
House
Grey's Anatomy
Private Practice
Royal Pains
Brothers and Sisters
Desperate Housewives
Gossip Girl
Treme
Big Love
Friday Night Lights
Glee
Mad Men
Nurse Jackie
United States of Tara
The Tudors

Re: Best Show on TV 2009-2010

I originally just said scripted and American (although I cheated and allowed Doctor Who to make the list) to maximize familiarity and to minimize comparing apples to oranges (although eventually there will be a fair amount of that. It's tough to say if, say, Archer is a better show than The Mentalist because they operate in vastly different ways.)

Re: Best Show on TV 2009-2010

That's actually five polls. Ten if you add a "worst" version of every category. My offer was to add a poll to this thread because the time allowed for you to add one had expired. If you're starting new threads then you can add new polls accordingly. Sounds like you're looking to use the "Forgie" format, substituting television shows for awards.

Re: Best Show on TV 2009-2010

^Whomp wah.....



OK, I will then start these polls Mondayish.

If you can, please change the title of this thread to "Best TV Show 2009-2010 Nomination Thread" or some such. Thanks!

Re: Best Show on TV 2009-2010

I'm not familiar with this expression.

Of course. I'm trusting "Whomp wah" isn't an insult of some sort.

Re: Best Show on TV 2009-2010

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For Misc. drama, I nominate True Blood.

Ashes to Ashes

Best comedy: Modern Family

Best genre show: Fringe

Best debut show: Justified

Flat out best show: Breaking Bad

I want the guy who stars on community to play a star trek captain downthe road.

Re: Best Show on TV 2009-2010

Ah okay, though I must admit I don't understand the use of "Womp wah" in this context. Have I been duped! Was Raoul the Red Shirt just joking with his request for ten polls?