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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.