Ignoring rules, here’s 10 of the most important TV to air:
M.A.S.H.
Monty Python’s Flying Circus
Twilight Zone
Star Trek (original)
Miami Vice
The Simpsons
All In The Family
Roots
Connections
Cosmos
10 Hon. Mentions:
SNL
Dallas
Baywatch
King Biscuit Flower Hour
The Tonight Show
Masterpiece Theater Presents
Austin City Limits
Good Times
The Sopranos
I Love Lucy
Doctor Who
I will note, that I’m not a big fan of some of the shows on these lists. But I recognize each had a major impact on TV and/or culture.
Edit: dropped Dexter in favor of I Love Lucy.
M.A.S.H.
Monty Python’s Flying Circus
Twilight Zone
Star Trek (original)
Miami Vice
The Simpsons
All In The Family
Roots
Connections
Cosmos
10 Hon. Mentions:
SNL
Dallas
Baywatch
King Biscuit Flower Hour
The Tonight Show
Masterpiece Theater Presents
Austin City Limits
Good Times
The Sopranos
I Love Lucy
Doctor Who
I will note, that I’m not a big fan of some of the shows on these lists. But I recognize each had a major impact on TV and/or culture.
Edit: dropped Dexter in favor of I Love Lucy.