I have to always stop and watch the Deep Space 9 intro - mainly 'cause of the theme…while I prefer the original version of the DS9 theme (used until season 3/4?) music more , I love the visuals from the last few - more activity, making it look like a bustling outpost (workers making repairs, more ships moving in and out, the Defiant pulling away and going on patrol, etc).
Sock! Pow! Bong!
I like the intros to Weeds and Sealab 2021, Sealab mainly because I can never get enough of that song. I guess the same goes for Weeds. And of course, vote 15 for Buffy.
See, I totally disagree. I love HBO shows, but the Wire’s intro was one I watched exactly once per season. Sopranos, Rome, Deadwood–I could watch those all day long. But The Wire’s intro really didn’t do it for me.
My all-time favorite.
More recently, I’d have to say True Blood.
My favorite almost-non-intro would go to The Shield. I just loved the way that song would kick in right after some incredible opening scene, then throw right back to the show again.
I am fond of the opening to Psych. Also, The Colbert Report really sets the mood with that opening.
Damn 1974 flashbacks
“This is Jim Rockford. Please leave your message after the beep.” BEEEEP <message>
I actually like The Theme To Gary Shandlings Show.
Carnivale.
Big Bang Theory
I Dream of Jeanie.
I just think it’s neat that the bottle acts as both the narrator and the most obnoxious character in the opening cartoon.