OK, 'fess up - Did you watch the final "Friends?"

[Welverin]

As for Alias, it's the best genre show on TV and has been since Firefly and Farscape were cancelled.

Not exactly the way you want to become the best.

 

[Henry]

Not exactly the way you want to become the best.

Well, you could say it "survived" - it outwitted, outlasted, and outplayed its opposition.

 

[Desdichado]

Ah, well I can see Smallville not being high on the to-watch list but Scrubs is one of the best shows on TV right now. Hilarious with a good plot. As for Alias, it's the best genre show on TV and has been since Firefly and Farscape were cancelled. All IMO, of course.

I've heard Smallville has improved considerably since the first season, when I quit watching it. Alias comes and goes -- at times I think it's great, then it descends into episode after episode of soap opera. Most recently I've been on an Alias hiatus, although I hear it's improved again. And Scrubs is reasonably funny, but it also doesn't grab me and say "You must watch me every week!" I do watch it from time to time, and I'm usually satisfied with the entertainement it gives me, but I'd hesitate to call it one of the best shows on TV.

 

[John Crichton]

Not exactly the way you want to become the best.

Well, sure. But Alias was damn good (and one of the best shows on) even when Firefly and Farscape were around. I just liked those 2 shows a bit more.

 

[John Crichton]

I've heard Smallville has improved considerably since the first season, when I quit watching it. Alias comes and goes -- at times I think it's great, then it descends into episode after episode of soap opera. Most recently I've been on an Alias hiatus, although I hear it's improved again. And Scrubs is reasonably funny, but it also doesn't grab me and say "You must watch me every week!" I do watch it from time to time, and I'm usually satisfied with the entertainement it gives me, but I'd hesitate to call it one of the best shows on TV.

Smallville has improved considerably since season one. This has been the best season so far in terms of less krypro-villians and overall plot. It's darker and deeper than when it started. Plus, we seem to be seeing more of the Luthors every week. Can't get enough of them...

I think shows like Alias and Scrubs need to be watched on weekly basis (or whenever they come on) to get the full amount of enjoyment from them. Especially Alias. If you miss too much of it you will really lose any stock they have built with you emotionally. The best way to watch Alias is actually on DVD because you can burn right through everything without having to wait for cliffhangers.

As for Scrubs, to me, it is the best comedy since Newsradio (my favorite of all time). So take that as you will.

 

[Maraxle]

Am I going to turn into one of those old people who goes around saying "The only good shows have gone off the air. The stuff on today is no good, gosh darn it!"

I'm already one of those old people and I'm only 26. About the only thing I watch now is Chappelle's Show. I miss Cheers, Seinfeld, John Doe, Frasier (back when it was good), Futurama, The Critic, The Family Guy, and a few others. Personally, I don't like buying the DVDs because I have seen all of the episodes already. That's why I rarely buy movies too, since I watch them once and then put them away.

 

[AuroraGyps]

I find I don't watch as many sitcoms as I used, but I occationaly catch Scrubs and Frasier. I really enjoyed Michael J. Fox when he was on Scrubs; his character was funny, but also pulled at the heart strings. Frasier's pretty good too and my favorite is Niles. David Hyde Pierce makes me laugh so hard... I wish they'd do a Niles spinoff. My favorite Niles moment was the beginning of an episode they did with him not talking at all and he's trying to iron his pants. Anybody else know that one? I won't say what happens, because you have to see it. It's one of those moments you have to see for yourself.

 

[Welverin]

Well, sure. But Alias was damn good (and one of the best shows on) even when Firefly and Farscape were around.

Firefly was around? I thought fox bought a few episodes and cancelled it before airing any of them because the ratings weren't good enough.

 

[John Crichton]

Firefly was around? I thought fox bought a few episodes and cancelled it before airing any of them because the ratings weren't good enough.

It sure felt like it...

 

[Ranger REG]

Frasier's pretty good too and my favorite is Niles. David Hyde Pierce makes me laugh so hard... I wish they'd do a Niles spinoff. My favorite Niles moment was the beginning of an episode they did with him not talking at all and he's trying to iron his pants. Anybody else know that one? I won't say what happens, because you have to see it. It's one of those moments you have to see for yourself.

Hmm. Frasier is an excellent blend of "smart" and "dumb" comedy put together. It's like PBS married to The Three Stooges.

Can't believe I have grown up watching Cheers and Frasier. Damn, I'm old!