The Vorkosigan series: one line describes my “'tude problems” better than 20+ years of teachers managed to do, then it gets better.
Preach it!
Star Trek (all incarnations)
Fundamentally optimistic, interesting take on humanity’s future among the stars: adventure, exploration, challenges, danger, comradeship, family, high tech.
Sherlock Holmes
An irascible genius and his good-hearted close friend solve intriguing mysteries, set against a fascinating Victorian backdrop.
Game of Thrones
Intrigue, warfare, politics, scheming, sex, dynasties, sex, ambition, heraldry, history, chivalry, villainy, food, sex, dragons, assassins, swords, zombies, and… sex.
Seinfeld
Not “a show about nothing,” but a show about very unimportant things treated as if they were truly momentous, with a terrific cast and very, very funny writing.