The Top 300 Greatest TV Shows of All Time: FBG Consensus: 50 Lists received. 2: Seinfeld 1: Breaking Bad (13 Viewers)

[BLOCKED_PUNT]

nothing wrong with a good docie

 

[shuke]

Atlanta might not be everyone's cup of tea, but it's pretty great

I had it ranked pretty high. Surprised to see it rank here.

 

[McBokonon]

270-261​

Rank	Title	Lists
261	Last Week Tonight with John Oliver	3
t-262	Peep Show	2
t-262	Angels in America	2
264	Atlanta	3
265	Frontline	3
266	Batman: The Animated Series	3
t-267	The Terminal List	2
t-267	The Up Series	2
t-267	Documentary Now!	2
270	Soap	4

Shout out to my fellow Peep Show-stan, whoever you are! Cringy but hilarious British Odd Couple-ish comedy with Olivia Coleman co-starring (of all people.) The show is funnier in full episodes than in clips but I'll try: Meeting Dobby in the Cupboard

I also had Atlanta. Nothing else from this list.

Last Week was fun for a while but I stopped watching after a few seasons. I've watched Soap, but way after original airing and it didn't do it for me. I appreciate it for what it was, though.

 

[zamboni]

googgle tells me it was all in the family with the first gay character but he was just a 1 episode.

wasn't it the white shadow, if i remember correctly?

Also a one episode thing but that was also after Soap.

 

[zamboni]

only recently started watching Peep Show,

I take it you never made it to the old Times Square in NYC.

 

[Pip's Invitation]

270-261​

Rank	Title	Lists
261	Last Week Tonight with John Oliver	3
t-262	Peep Show	2
t-262	Angels in America	2
264	Atlanta	3
265	Frontline	3
266	Batman: The Animated Series	3
t-267	The Terminal List	2
t-267	The Up Series	2
t-267	Documentary Now!	2
270	Soap	4

I think this is the first batch I am shut out on. I think the only show listed that I have seen is Soap and that was only a few episodes. I liked the spinoff Benson better.

I am not only shut out, I don't think I have watched any of these at all. I remember seeing ads for Soap back in the day, and reading about how it was a groundbreaking show, but I don't think I ever saw any of it.

 

[Instinctive]

270-261​

Rank	Title	Lists
261	Last Week Tonight with John Oliver	3
t-262	Peep Show	2
t-262	Angels in America	2
264	Atlanta	3
265	Frontline	3
266	Batman: The Animated Series	3
t-267	The Terminal List	2
t-267	The Up Series	2
t-267	Documentary Now!	2
270	Soap	4

I think this is the first batch I am shut out on. I think the only show listed that I have seen is Soap and that was only a few episodes. I liked the spinoff Benson better.

Man you got a watch the Terminal List then. We seem to have a lot of overlap otherwise and I've watched it like 5 times even though it hasn't been out long and isn't many seasons.

 

[Gally]

Man you got a watch the Terminal List then.

I will put it on the list. I know nothing about it at all. I think I have heard of it but don't know anything about it. What service is it on?

 

[Instinctive]

270-261​

Rank	Title	Lists
261	Last Week Tonight with John Oliver	3
t-262	Peep Show	2
t-262	Angels in America	2
264	Atlanta	3
265	Frontline	3
266	Batman: The Animated Series	3
t-267	The Terminal List	2
t-267	The Up Series	2
t-267	Documentary Now!	2
270	Soap	4

Thought about LWT but so much of the "reporting" is factually wrong or so wildly exaggerates for the laugh that I go in and out on it. Really funny show and I watch most of them, but couldn't put it in my 70 for that reason.

 

[Instinctive]

Man you got a watch the Terminal List then.

I will put it on the list. I know nothing about it at all. I think I have heard of it but don't know anything about it. What service is it on?

Amazon. Chris Pratt is awesome in it.

 

[zamboni]

I remember seeing ads for Soap back in the day, and reading about how it was a groundbreaking show, but I don't think I ever saw any of it.

All these years later, it’s probably known more for its great opening theme than anything else:

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[Dr. Octopus]

Does the idea of Bill Hader and Fred Armisen doing take-offs of Grey Gardens and Jiro Dreams of Sushi appeal to you?

It might if I had any clue what those things were.

 

[Scoresman]

260-251​

Rank	Title	Lists
251	Get Smart	5
252	Top Gear	3
253	Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown	2
254	MythBusters	6
t-255	What's Happening!!	3
t-255	The Young Ones	3
257	Shark Tank	2
t-258	Yellowjackets	4
t-258	True Blood	4
t-258	Remote Control	4

​

 

[Dr. Octopus]

260-251​

Rank	Title	Lists
251	Get Smart	5
252	Top Gear	3
253	Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown	2
254	MythBusters	6
t-255	What's Happening!!	3
t-255	The Young Ones	3
257	Shark Tank	2
t-258	Yellowjackets	4
t-258	True Blood	4
t-258	Remote Control	4

​

Shark Tank probably should have made my list since I’ve enjoyed it for a long time.

Just couldn’t remember everything and turned my list in early to avoid driving myself crazy.

None of the rest even got consideration from me.

 

[steelerfan1]

260-251​

Rank	Title	Lists
251	Get Smart	5
252	Top Gear	3
253	Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown	2
254	MythBusters	6
t-255	What's Happening!!	3
t-255	The Young Ones	3
257	Shark Tank	2
t-258	Yellowjackets	4
t-258	True Blood	4
t-258	Remote Control	4

​

Yellowjackets (my #10) makes my 4th show listed so far. also enjoyed a handful of the others here.

 

[timschochet]

Angels in America was one of my picks. As well written a mini series as I’ve ever seen though I think it was a Broadway Play first.

I didn’t vote for Yellowjackets though I love it because it’s unfinished. Really looking forward to season 3.

 

[BLOCKED_PUNT]

260-251​

Rank	Title	Lists
251	Get Smart	5
252	Top Gear	3
253	Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown	2
254	MythBusters	6
t-255	What's Happening!!	3
t-255	The Young Ones	3
257	Shark Tank	2
t-258	Yellowjackets	4
t-258	True Blood	4
t-258	Remote Control	4

​

I had true blood. Great intro song. Watched a few shark tank and mythbusters and I could get why people think they are top 70. My mom LOVES Anthony Bourdain but I've never seen it or if I have then I don't really remember it. A show that I liked that is probably not on this list (so I don't think I'm spoiling anything) is Insomniac with Dave Attell.

 

[Yo Mama]

260-251​

Rank	Title	Lists
251	Get Smart	5
252	Top Gear	3
253	Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown	2
254	MythBusters	6
t-255	What's Happening!!	3
t-255	The Young Ones	3
257	Shark Tank	2
t-258	Yellowjackets	4
t-258	True Blood	4
t-258	Remote Control	4

​

Get Smart and What’s Happening were also near misses for me and two of my hardest cuts

 

[zamboni]

260-251​

Rank	Title	Lists
t-255	What's Happening!!	3

​

I was one of the 3 lists with What's Happening - all the way up at #11 for me.

Guess there aren't too many Doobie Brothers fans in the thread.

(ETA: in before the “which Doobie you be?” response)

 

[steelerfan1]

260-251​

Rank	Title	Lists
251	Get Smart	5
252	Top Gear	3
253	Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown	2
254	MythBusters	6
t-255	What's Happening!!	3
t-255	The Young Ones	3
257	Shark Tank	2
t-258	Yellowjackets	4
t-258	True Blood	4
t-258	Remote Control	4

​

Get Smart and What’s Happening were also near misses for me and two of my hardest cuts

MISSED IT...BY THAT MUCH!

 

[Dan Lambskin]

260-251​

Rank	Title	Lists
251	Get Smart	5
252	Top Gear	3
253	Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown	2
254	MythBusters	6
t-255	What's Happening!!	3
t-255	The Young Ones	3
257	Shark Tank	2
t-258	Yellowjackets	4
t-258	True Blood	4
t-258	Remote Control	4

​

I had true blood. Great intro song. Watched a few shark tank and mythbusters and I could get why people think they are top 70. My mom LOVES Anthony Bourdain but I've never seen it or if I have then I don't really remember it. A show that I liked that is probably not on this list (so I don't think I'm spoiling anything) is Insomniac with Dave Attell.

True Blood was good for a few seasons but it got comically bad towards the end

If i had a top 100 it probably would have cracked it

 

[Gr00vus]

260-251​

Rank	Title	Lists
251	Get Smart	5
252	Top Gear	3
253	Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown	2
254	MythBusters	6
t-255	What's Happening!!	3
t-255	The Young Ones	3
257	Shark Tank	2
t-258	Yellowjackets	4
t-258	True Blood	4
t-258	Remote Control	4

​

Get Smart and What’s Happening were also near misses for me and two of my hardest cuts

Same here, particularly What's Happening. Just Rerun dancing was almost worth a top 70 spot.

 

[Gally]

260-251​

Rank	Title	Lists
251	Get Smart	5
252	Top Gear	3
253	Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown	2
254	MythBusters	6
t-255	What's Happening!!	3
t-255	The Young Ones	3
257	Shark Tank	2
t-258	Yellowjackets	4
t-258	True Blood	4
t-258	Remote Control	4

​

Back to back groups with none of my picks. I had Get Smart and What's Happening!! on my list but I couldn't put them in the top 70. Just missed for me but that doesn't mean I didn't enjoy them just as much as some of the other similar sitcoms of that era that made my list. Somebody had to drop out. Only so many could make it.

 

[Yo Mama]

260-251​

Rank	Title	Lists
251	Get Smart	5
252	Top Gear	3
253	Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown	2
254	MythBusters	6
t-255	What's Happening!!	3
t-255	The Young Ones	3
257	Shark Tank	2
t-258	Yellowjackets	4
t-258	True Blood	4
t-258	Remote Control	4

​

Get Smart and What’s Happening were also near misses for me and two of my hardest cuts

Same here, particularly What's Happening. Just Rerun dancing was almost worth a top 70 spot.

If you feed me enough free drinks at a wedding reception, I am very likely to bust out the Rerun on the dance floor.

 

[BLOCKED_PUNT]

260-251​

Rank	Title	Lists
251	Get Smart	5
252	Top Gear	3
253	Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown	2
254	MythBusters	6
t-255	What's Happening!!	3
t-255	The Young Ones	3
257	Shark Tank	2
t-258	Yellowjackets	4
t-258	True Blood	4
t-258	Remote Control	4

​

I had true blood. Great intro song. Watched a few shark tank and mythbusters and I could get why people think they are top 70. My mom LOVES Anthony Bourdain but I've never seen it or if I have then I don't really remember it. A show that I liked that is probably not on this list (so I don't think I'm spoiling anything) is Insomniac with Dave Attell.

True Blood was good for a few seasons but it got comically bad towards the end

If i had a top 100 it probably would have cracked it

I agree that it did go downhill but I think that's most if not all long running shows.

 

[zamboni]

260-251​

Rank	Title	Lists
251	Get Smart	5
252	Top Gear	3
253	Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown	2
254	MythBusters	6
t-255	What's Happening!!	3
t-255	The Young Ones	3
257	Shark Tank	2
t-258	Yellowjackets	4
t-258	True Blood	4
t-258	Remote Control	4

​

Get Smart and What’s Happening were also near misses for me and two of my hardest cuts

Same here, particularly What's Happening. Just Rerun dancing was almost worth a top 70 spot.

Underrated moment when Rerun tried out with The Lockers, the real life dance troupe he was a member of before WH (Shabba Doo from Breakin' is also there). The group was founded by choreographer/dancer Toni ("Mickey") Basil.

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Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

www.youtube.com

 

[zamboni]

260-251​

Rank	Title	Lists
251	Get Smart	5
252	Top Gear	3
253	Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown	2
254	MythBusters	6
t-255	What's Happening!!	3
t-255	The Young Ones	3
257	Shark Tank	2
t-258	Yellowjackets	4
t-258	True Blood	4
t-258	Remote Control	4

​

Get Smart and What’s Happening were also near misses for me and two of my hardest cuts

Same here, particularly What's Happening. Just Rerun dancing was almost worth a top 70 spot.

If you feed me enough free drinks at a wedding reception, I am very likely to bust out the Rerun on the dance floor.

The slo-mo might be easier to pull off

 

[KarmaPolice]

I had True Blood in the top 25 I believe.

Soooooookkkkie!

 

[Dan Lambskin]

I had True Blood in the top 25 I believe.

Soooooookkkkie!

They went to the stupid teeth coming out / snarl about 100 times too many

 

[Scoresman]

By the way, The Young Ones was @John Maddens Lunchbox number one show. Thought that was worthy of pointing out.

 

[krista4]

270-261​

Rank	Title	Lists
261	Last Week Tonight with John Oliver	3
t-262	Peep Show	2
t-262	Angels in America	2
264	Atlanta	3
265	Frontline	3
266	Batman: The Animated Series	3
t-267	The Terminal List	2
t-267	The Up Series	2
t-267	Documentary Now!	2
270	Soap	4

I think this is the first batch I am shut out on. I think the only show listed that I have seen is Soap and that was only a few episodes. I liked the spinoff Benson better.

I'm the opposite (which is probably not surprising). Three in this list, while I've only had 0-1 in the others.

I was one of the four votes for Soap, but I didn't have it particularly high since I haven't seen it in a long time and wasn't sure how it held up.

I had Angels in America at #13 and the Up Series at #17, which is probably how they were ranked so highly since each only had one other vote. I'll be curious to see who the other person was voting for each of these!

 

[Gally]

By the way, The Young Ones was @John Maddens Lunchbox number one show. Thought that was worthy of pointing out.

Never even heard of it

 

[Scoresman]

I havent watched enough of Yellowjackets to rank it, but I liked what I have seen. Need to get back to it.

 

[Scoresman]

By the way, The Young Ones was @John Maddens Lunchbox number one show. Thought that was worthy of pointing out.

Never even heard of it

Likely because its a British sitcom from the early 80s.

 

[krista4]

Angels in America was one of my picks.

 

[Gally]

By the way, The Young Ones was @John Maddens Lunchbox number one show. Thought that was worthy of pointing out.

Never even heard of it

Likely because its a British sitcom from the early 80s.

I just looked it up and was coming back to post that exact thing. haha

 

[zamboni]

By the way, The Young Ones was @John Maddens Lunchbox number one show. Thought that was worthy of pointing out.

Never even heard of it

I remember it getting a lot of airplay on MTV in the ‘80s.

 

[Instinctive]

So five others also had Myth busters but also all had it relatively low haha

 

[Runkle]

Mythbusters was good TV. Took a great approach to entertainment mixed with education. Deserves more love.

 

[timschochet]

Rerun was featured regularly back in the day on Soul Train.
It wouldn’t have occurred to me to pick Soul Train and I’m sure no one did but it was truly one of the great television shows of all time.

 

[Scoresman]

Second post of the thread is being updated with the list so far.

 

[shuke]

260-251​

Rank	Title	Lists
251	Get Smart	5
252	Top Gear	3
253	Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown	2
254	MythBusters	6
t-255	What's Happening!!	3
t-255	The Young Ones	3
257	Shark Tank	2
t-258	Yellowjackets	4
t-258	True Blood	4
t-258	Remote Control	4

​

I totally forgot about Mythbusters. Probably would have found room in the 60-70 range for it.

 

[Scoresman]

Some British friends turned me on to Top Gear, and I remember it being pretty entertaining if a bit eye-rolling at times. Lots of America bashing kind of humor.

I will watch anything Bourdain does. These almost made my list.

 

[Don Quixote]

So five others also had Myth busters but also all had it relatively low haha

I had just outside my 70. So, I guess around the same ballpark as the others that listed it.

 

[Gally]

260-251​

Rank	Title	Lists
251	Get Smart	5
252	Top Gear	3
253	Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown	2
254	MythBusters	6
t-255	What's Happening!!	3
t-255	The Young Ones	3
257	Shark Tank	2
t-258	Yellowjackets	4
t-258	True Blood	4
t-258	Remote Control	4

​

I totally forgot about Mythbusters. Probably would have found room in the 60-70 range for it.

I liked the beer goggle episode and the episode where they "double dipped" to see if it did increase bacteria levels in dips

Spoiler: Double Dip?

It didn't raise the bacteria/germs significantly. Even taking a spoonful of dip and spitting it back in didn't move the needle much. Just airborne bacteria germs did much more "damage" than double dipping.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

By the way, The Young Ones was @John Maddens Lunchbox number one show. Thought that was worthy of pointing out.

Never even heard of it

It's a British Comedy. They used to show it on MTV.

 

[Pip's Invitation]

260-251​

Rank	Title	Lists
251	Get Smart	5
252	Top Gear	3
253	Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown	2
254	MythBusters	6
t-255	What's Happening!!	3
t-255	The Young Ones	3
257	Shark Tank	2
t-258	Yellowjackets	4
t-258	True Blood	4
t-258	Remote Control	4

​

I had What's Happening!! at 40 and True Blood at 49.

What's Happening!! reruns appeared regularly on one of Philly's UHF stations in the late '70s and early '80s, and I watched them frequently. I loved the characters and their chemistry, and as @zamboni will attest, the Doobie Brothers bootlegging episode is an all-time classic.

True Blood went off the rails in its final two seasons, but before that it was an entertaining mix of drama, mystery, fantasy and erotica. It is one of two series on my list that my wife and I watched together to be entertained and for the romantic aspects. Maybe we will see the other one.

I watched a few episodes of Get Smart back in the day but not enough to consider for my list. Have never seen anything else from this group.

 

[Bottomfeeder Sports]

how did I not even think about

Spoiler

The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles​

but I doubt anyone else did. It's probably not a top 70 but I remember liking it as a kid but top 300? Heck yeah!

Considered, but didn't include.

 

[Chaos34]

I was one of the four votes for Soap

 

[whoknew]

By the way, The Young Ones was @John Maddens Lunchbox number one show. Thought that was worthy of pointing out.

I didn't have it #1 but it was on my list. Very nostalgic staying up late watching on MTV. It was a very funny show.