# TV Show DVD suggestions, please **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [April 9, 2010, 3:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-show-dvd-suggestions-please/535537 "2010-04-09T15:20:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Frylock](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/ce7236/32.png) [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2010, 12:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-show-dvd-suggestions-please/535537/21 "2010-04-10T12:42:11Z")
Tim and Eric Awesome Show Great Job Twelve Oz Mouse Metalocalypse Venture Brothers Paranoia Agent I should note that I suspect you won’t like these, **Klif**. ;)\* But you said note down shows we think you _should_ watch. So that’s what I did. Also, everybody else already took all the other ones I would have said. Ask about movies next. \*You might like that last one. ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2010, 1:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-show-dvd-suggestions-please/535537/22 "2010-04-10T13:29:41Z")
The first season of _Murder One_ (1995-96) gets my vote for Best TV Show Evah. It’s a single story arc over the whole season – has Stanley Tucci (first role I ever saw him in) as a rather creepy billionaire; Patricia Clarkson as the supportive wife of the main character, a lawyer played by Daniel Benzali, who’s worked steadily, but not particularly stellarly, since. Plus Dylan Baker, Gregory Itzin, and, oddly enough, Vanessa Williams. ---
**Author:** ![gwendee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/35a633/32.png) [@gwendee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gwendee)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2010, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-show-dvd-suggestions-please/535537/23 "2010-04-10T15:49:37Z")
I work alone in a shop that I own\*. When I’m in the back room making what I sell in the front room I also pass that solitary time by watching TV. It’s hard to make suggestions without knowing what you like. Here are some I’ve watched recently. CSI CSI:NY Bones How I Met Your Mother Barney Miller Army Wives Psych Homicide: Life on the Streets Two Fat Ladies 24 \*I just mention that so people understand that it’s alright with the boss that I watch TV. ---
**Author:** ![Critical\_Mass](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f1d935/32.png) [@Critical\_Mass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Critical_Mass)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2010, 4:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-show-dvd-suggestions-please/535537/24 "2010-04-10T16:24:19Z")
Six Feet Under Sportsdesk Sopranos Deadwood Lost ---
**Author:** ![AuntiePam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/f19dbf/32.png) [@AuntiePam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AuntiePam)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2010, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-show-dvd-suggestions-please/535537/25 "2010-04-10T16:25:05Z")
The ones I’ve watched more than once: The Wire Buffy the Vampire Slayer Angel Deadwood American Gothic Supernatural Freaks and Geeks The Civil War (Ken Burns) Firefly Do you like period/costume drama series at all? If so, I’d recommend: North and South (the one set in England, not the one about the Civil War) The Forsyte Saga The Pallisers Bleak House ---
**Author:** ![Klif](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/f08c70/32.png) [@Klif](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Klif)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2010, 9:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-show-dvd-suggestions-please/535537/26 "2010-04-10T21:07:05Z")
> [@Frylock](#): > > Tim and Eric Awesome Show Great Job > Metalocalypse > Venture Brothers > > I should note that I suspect you won’t like these, **Klif**. \* you are correct, K. I couldn’t stand the three quoted here. > [@Frylock](#): > > Ask about movies next. I’m kind of afraid to, given the massive amount of amazing shows here, I’ve got plenty to run through! [/QUOTE] > [@gwendee](#): > > It’s hard to make suggestions without knowing what you like. Oh, but that’s the point! ---
**Author:** ![Klif](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/f08c70/32.png) [@Klif](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Klif)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2010, 5:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-show-dvd-suggestions-please/535537/27 "2010-05-11T05:17:05Z")
WHOA WHOA WHOA. THAT’S how Veronica Mars ends? KLIF ANGRY. KLIF SMASH. WTF ---
**Author:** ![usar\_jag](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/f0a364/32.png) [@usar\_jag](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/usar_jag)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2010, 6:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-show-dvd-suggestions-please/535537/28 "2010-05-11T06:36:00Z")
Without a doubt, watch “ **The Shield** ”. ---
**Author:** ![Cliffy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/59ef9b/32.png) [@Cliffy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cliffy)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2010, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-show-dvd-suggestions-please/535537/29 "2010-05-11T17:56:29Z")
LOST will be complete on DVD this August. –Cliffy ---
**Author:** ![cdsilv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a9adbd/32.png) [@cdsilv](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cdsilv)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2010, 7:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-show-dvd-suggestions-please/535537/30 "2010-05-11T19:13:01Z")
Mystery Science Theatre 3000 Doctor Who Benny Hill The Red Skelton Show Laugh-In Gunsmoke (should provide you with lots to watch, as it is one of the longest running shows) China Beach ---
**Author:** ![KneadToKnow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kneadtoknow/32/3999_2.png) [@KneadToKnow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KneadToKnow)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2010, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-show-dvd-suggestions-please/535537/31 "2010-05-11T20:17:50Z")
> [@Klif](#): > > WHOA WHOA WHOA. > > THAT’S how Veronica Mars ends? > > KLIF ANGRY. KLIF SMASH. > > WTF Knead guessing Klif did not read footnote to post 11. ---
**Author:** ![Saltire](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/saltire/32/553_2.png) [@Saltire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saltire)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2010, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-show-dvd-suggestions-please/535537/32 "2010-05-11T20:26:50Z")
I’ve been going through all 10 seasons of **Stargate SG-1** on DVD lately. Perhaps not a show that will be accorded a top spot in the annals of TV history, but I really enjoy it. And when I get done, I can go through 5 seasons of **Stargate Atlantis**. ---
**Author:** ![luv2draw](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/46a35a/32.png) [@luv2draw](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/luv2draw)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2010, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-show-dvd-suggestions-please/535537/33 "2010-05-11T21:32:56Z")
The Highlander The Practice Six Feet Under Nip/Tuck (until they moved to LA from Miami then it got sucky) The 4400\*\*\* House MD The Closer Medium Ghost Whisperer As Time Goes By Dead Like Me\*\*\* Kyle XY\*\*\* Ugly Betty Damages The Prisoner (from the late 1960’s) Bones McLeod’s Daughters (women run a ranch in Australia) #1 Ladies Detective Agency (a woman starts a detective agency in Africa) Monarch of the Glen Wonderfalls Just about anything on USA network. All are current: Burn Notice Royal Pains In Plain Sight White Collar \*\*\*Canceled after a few seasons so the storyline never wrapped up properly. Too bad. ---
**Author:** ![NAF1138](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/naf1138/32/3245_2.png) [@NAF1138](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NAF1138)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2010, 11:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-show-dvd-suggestions-please/535537/34 "2010-05-11T23:08:43Z")
> [@KneadToKnow](#): > > Knead guessing Klif did not read footnote to post 11. You try to warn a guy…:smack: ---
**Author:** ![FallingLeaves](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/54ee81/32.png) [@FallingLeaves](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FallingLeaves)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2010, 2:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-show-dvd-suggestions-please/535537/35 "2010-05-12T02:40:51Z")
I’m currently working my way though watching: Bones Criminal Minds Others I liked that haven’t been mentioned yet: Northern Exposure Monk Last couple of season of both aren’t nearly as good as the earlier episodes though. Oh, what about something like Quantum Leap? A show you don’t necessarily have to watch in order since there isn’t much continuation. ---
**Author:** ![Munch](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/munch/32/5281_2.png) [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2010, 3:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-show-dvd-suggestions-please/535537/36 "2010-05-12T03:00:23Z")
Some that haven’t been mentioned: It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Futurama How I Met Your Mother The Office (both US and UK) And a note: Dead Like Me actually did conclude via a straight-to-DVD movie (that wasn’t very good, but it’s still closure). ---
**Author:** ![luv2draw](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/46a35a/32.png) [@luv2draw](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/luv2draw)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2010, 4:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-show-dvd-suggestions-please/535537/37 "2010-05-12T04:03:33Z")
> [@Munch](#): > > And a note: Dead Like Me actually did conclude via a straight-to-DVD movie (that wasn’t very good, but it’s still closure). Thanks! I’ll look for it. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2010, 4:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-show-dvd-suggestions-please/535537/38 "2010-05-12T04:09:05Z")
_Get Smart Coupling The Young Ones Father Ted UFO On The Air_ ---
**Author:** ![In\_Winnipeg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/a8b319/32.png) [@In\_Winnipeg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/In_Winnipeg)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2010, 4:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-show-dvd-suggestions-please/535537/39 "2010-05-12T04:09:07Z")
The Twilight Zone Combat! Hawaii Five-0 'Allo 'Allo Goodnight Sweetheart ---
**Author:** ![Gregor\_Samsa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a6a055/32.png) [@Gregor\_Samsa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gregor_Samsa)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2010, 4:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-show-dvd-suggestions-please/535537/40 "2010-05-12T04:17:38Z")
I’d recommend Dexter. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-show-dvd-suggestions-please/535537.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-show-dvd-suggestions-please/535537.md?page=3)