The Top 300 Greatest TV Shows of All Time: FBG Consensus: 50 Lists received. 2: Seinfeld 1: Breaking Bad (10 Viewers)

[northern exposure]

WTF. Roseanne easy top 30 show of all time if not higher. One of four shows I own the box set, more my wife than me but this show still funny till this day. My parents came over the end of last year and we were watching some old shows on Cozi and my father is dying of laughter. He turns to me and says I can’t believe I never watched this show when it was first run. It’s hysterical. Yes it is.

I would be curious to see polls on each of these shows. It would be interesting to see who has even seen them or what % they watched.

Yeah I guess it’s a tough exercise here but I mean I can only think of two sitcoms the past 40 years I’d rank higher and I’ll assume both will be top 25 shows. Queens gambit was mentioned recently and I mean I loved that show would give it a solid 9 out of 10 but it was all of what 10 episodes? Wayyyyy too few to be considered imho but recency bias for sure. I dunno

I've maybe seen a couple episodes, which is why i posted that. I could also see Roseanne Barr grating on people.

Many of the crew that worked on that show apparently despised her. I've talked to two people who worked on it - one was a writer and I can't recall what the other did - that said she was a nightmare to deal with. Bill Cosby had the same rep.

That said, I thought the show was really funny. I haven't seen every episode (I bowed out in the later years), but have seen most/all of the first few seasons.

I wonder what George Clooney would say about working with Roseanne? He seems to be universally liked and doesn't speak ill of anyone.

 

[Yambag]

117 - Schitt's Creek​

Comedy
Score: 271
Average Rank: 37.1

After being a victim of fraud, Johnny Rose and his family go from extremely wealthy to penniless overnight. The only asset left to them is a small, unsophisticated town: Schitt's Creek. They relocate there. Culture shock ensues.

List Breakdown

McBokonon 8
Frostillicus 16
whoknew 19
Gally 40
gr00vus 43
Atomic Punk 47
Dr Octopus 60
Yo Mama 64

Didn't submit a list but have been lurking eagerly awaiting a few shows. This was one of them which I would have most likely ranked top 20. I have rewatched it twice and recommend it to anyone I can. Fantastic characters, smart writing, funny and also touching at its core.

 

[The Gator]

117 - Schitt's Creek​

Comedy
Score: 271
Average Rank: 37.1

After being a victim of fraud, Johnny Rose and his family go from extremely wealthy to penniless overnight. The only asset left to them is a small, unsophisticated town: Schitt's Creek. They relocate there. Culture shock ensues.

List Breakdown

McBokonon 8
Frostillicus 16
whoknew 19
Gally 40
gr00vus 43
Atomic Punk 47
Dr Octopus 60
Yo Mama 64

Had it on my consideration list. Funny, watched it all. But just once. Definitely worth a view for standard comedic fare with an interesting premise and great cast.

It sounded right up my alley, but for some reason it never really caught me.

Enjoyed the first season, didn’t think I needed more of it.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

118 - Mindhunter​

Drama
Score: 269
Average Rank: 48.6

In the late 1970s, two FBI agents broaden the realm of criminal science by investigating the psychology behind murder and end up getting too close to real-life monsters.

List Breakdown

shuke 32
Dr Octopus 35
kupcho1 36
The Gator 37
BlackCrowes 46
Dan Lambskin 50
Jayrod 52
Frostillicus 54
Yo Mama 55
Todem 57
ilov80s 59
Gally 70

The serial killers were the star of this show. Some amazing performances. Wish it didn’t get cancelled.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

117 - Schitt's Creek​

Comedy
Score: 271
Average Rank: 37.1

After being a victim of fraud, Johnny Rose and his family go from extremely wealthy to penniless overnight. The only asset left to them is a small, unsophisticated town: Schitt's Creek. They relocate there. Culture shock ensues.

List Breakdown

McBokonon 8
Frostillicus 16
whoknew 19
Gally 40
gr00vus 43
Atomic Punk 47
Dr Octopus 60
Yo Mama 64

This show is funny as hell and has heart.

 

[Manster]

117 - Schitt's Creek​

Comedy
Score: 271
Average Rank: 37.1

After being a victim of fraud, Johnny Rose and his family go from extremely wealthy to penniless overnight. The only asset left to them is a small, unsophisticated town: Schitt's Creek. They relocate there. Culture shock ensues.

List Breakdown

McBokonon 8
Frostillicus 16
whoknew 19
Gally 40
gr00vus 43
Atomic Punk 47
Dr Octopus 60
Yo Mama 64

Had it on my consideration list. Funny, watched it all. But just once. Definitely worth a view for standard comedic fare with an interesting premise and great cast.

It sounded right up my alley, but for some reason it never really caught me.

I was the opposite - sounded like something that would annoy me to no end but I found it absolutely hilarious. I think I might have over-ranked it, but if I come across reruns (with no swear filter) I likely won't change the channel.

Watched a couple episodes initially, and was wasn't super impressed. Kept hearing everyone rave about it. Knew the cast was great. Fired it up again, and got into it. It's a good show.....not great. The banter between David and Stevie is pretty awesome.

 

[Scoresman]

116 - Family Ties​

Comedy
Score: 272
Average Rank: 51.6

Chronicles liberal ex-hippies Steven and Elyse Keaton, their conservative son Alex, daughters Mallory and Jennifer, and later, youngest child Andrew.

List Breakdown

KarmaPolice 16
zamboni 17
ilov80s 37
Hastur 40
Rand al Thor 45
John Madden's Lunchbox 53
BlackCrowes 59
Shaft41 62
whoknew 63
Tau37 64
shuke 64
Pip's Invitation 65
Maik Jeaunz 67
Runkle 70

 

[Pip's Invitation]

116 - Family Ties​

Comedy
Score: 272
Average Rank: 51.6

Chronicles liberal ex-hippies Steven and Elyse Keaton, their conservative son Alex, daughters Mallory and Jennifer, and later, youngest child Andrew.

List Breakdown

KarmaPolice 16
zamboni 17
ilov80s 37
Hastur 40
Rand al Thor 45
John Madden's Lunchbox 53
BlackCrowes 59
Shaft41 62
whoknew 63
Tau37 64
shuke 64
Pip's Invitation 65
Maik Jeaunz 67
Runkle 70

This was a regular part of my viewing in the 80s. The writing was hit-or-miss, but the show's biggest asset was Michael J. Fox. He oozes charisma and it's no surprise that he became a film star during the course of the show's run.

 

[Scoresman]

115 - ER​

Drama
Score: 272
Average Rank: 43.8

The doctors who work in the ER at the County General Hospital in Chicago grapple with ups and downs in their personal and professional lives while trying to give apt medical care to their patients.

List Breakdown

Todem 25
Runkle 27
Psychopav 31
Tau37 33
Gally 37
timschochet 40
simey 54
Nick Vermeil 56
AAABatteries 65
Maik Jeaunz 70

 

[Instinctive]

If anyone is feeling like they have too much time, it would be interesting to see when each show aired (e.g., 1987-1995)

 

[steelerfan1]

although some of my heavy hitters are down already, still excited to get to the top 100.

 

[FarFromHome]

116 - Family Ties​

Comedy
Score: 272
Average Rank: 51.6

Chronicles liberal ex-hippies Steven and Elyse Keaton, their conservative son Alex, daughters Mallory and Jennifer, and later, youngest child Andrew.

List Breakdown

KarmaPolice 16
zamboni 17
ilov80s 37
Hastur 40
Rand al Thor 45
John Madden's Lunchbox 53
BlackCrowes 59
Shaft41 62
whoknew 63
Tau37 64
shuke 64
Pip's Invitation 65
Maik Jeaunz 67
Runkle 70

Whoa. No politics in this thread please. Ha ha

 

[Dr. Octopus]

116 - Family Ties​

Comedy
Score: 272
Average Rank: 51.6

Chronicles liberal ex-hippies Steven and Elyse Keaton, their conservative son Alex, daughters Mallory and Jennifer, and later, youngest child Andrew.

List Breakdown

KarmaPolice 16
zamboni 17
ilov80s 37
Hastur 40
Rand al Thor 45
John Madden's Lunchbox 53
BlackCrowes 59
Shaft41 62
whoknew 63
Tau37 64
shuke 64
Pip's Invitation 65
Maik Jeaunz 67
Runkle 70

Whoa. No politics in this thread please. Ha ha

Back then liberals and conservatives could actually get along and discuss things intelligently even though they ultimately disagreed.
Now, not so much.

 

[Scoresman]

116 - Family Ties​

Comedy
Score: 272
Average Rank: 51.6

Chronicles liberal ex-hippies Steven and Elyse Keaton, their conservative son Alex, daughters Mallory and Jennifer, and later, youngest child Andrew.

List Breakdown

KarmaPolice 16
zamboni 17
ilov80s 37
Hastur 40
Rand al Thor 45
John Madden's Lunchbox 53
BlackCrowes 59
Shaft41 62
whoknew 63
Tau37 64
shuke 64
Pip's Invitation 65
Maik Jeaunz 67
Runkle 70

Whoa. No politics in this thread please. Ha ha

One of my lingering memories from the 80s was my grandmother who was an incredibly staunch democrat watching this show and yelling at the TV at Michael J. Fox. My mom had to change the channel a few times because she was getting so upset.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

youngest child Andrew

Death of the show.

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

I just couldn't even try Schitt's Creek. All I got out of that was' "Look at me! I almost said a dirty word!"

I don't think so.

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

116 - Family Ties​

Comedy
Score: 272
Average Rank: 51.6

Chronicles liberal ex-hippies Steven and Elyse Keaton, their conservative son Alex, daughters Mallory and Jennifer, and later, youngest child Andrew.

List Breakdown

KarmaPolice 16
zamboni 17
ilov80s 37
Hastur 40
Rand al Thor 45
John Madden's Lunchbox 53
BlackCrowes 59
Shaft41 62
whoknew 63
Tau37 64
shuke 64
Pip's Invitation 65
Maik Jeaunz 67
Runkle 70

Whoa. No politics in this thread please. Ha ha

One of my lingering memories from the 80s was my grandmother who was an incredibly staunch democrat watching this show and yelling at the TV at Michael J. Fox. My mom had to change the channel a few times because she was getting so upset.

Did she not know those people were not real?

 

[Zeppelin]

116 - Family Ties​

Comedy
Score: 272
Average Rank: 51.6

Chronicles liberal ex-hippies Steven and Elyse Keaton, their conservative son Alex, daughters Mallory and Jennifer, and later, youngest child Andrew.

List Breakdown

KarmaPolice 16
zamboni 17
ilov80s 37
Hastur 40
Rand al Thor 45
John Madden's Lunchbox 53
BlackCrowes 59
Shaft41 62
whoknew 63
Tau37 64
shuke 64
Pip's Invitation 65
Maik Jeaunz 67
Runkle 70

Whoa. No politics in this thread please. Ha ha

Back then liberals and conservatives could actually get along and discuss things intelligently even though they ultimately disagreed.
Now, not so much.

Except Archie and Meathead.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

116 - Family Ties​

Comedy
Score: 272
Average Rank: 51.6

Chronicles liberal ex-hippies Steven and Elyse Keaton, their conservative son Alex, daughters Mallory and Jennifer, and later, youngest child Andrew.

List Breakdown

KarmaPolice 16
zamboni 17
ilov80s 37
Hastur 40
Rand al Thor 45
John Madden's Lunchbox 53
BlackCrowes 59
Shaft41 62
whoknew 63
Tau37 64
shuke 64
Pip's Invitation 65
Maik Jeaunz 67
Runkle 70

Whoa. No politics in this thread please. Ha ha

Back then liberals and conservatives could actually get along and discuss things intelligently even though they ultimately disagreed.
Now, not so much.

Except Archie and Meathead.

They still managed to live together.

 

[Hastur]

116 - Family Ties​

Comedy
Score: 272
Average Rank: 51.6

Chronicles liberal ex-hippies Steven and Elyse Keaton, their conservative son Alex, daughters Mallory and Jennifer, and later, youngest child Andrew.

List Breakdown

KarmaPolice 16
zamboni 17
ilov80s 37
Hastur 40
Rand al Thor 45
John Madden's Lunchbox 53
BlackCrowes 59
Shaft41 62
whoknew 63
Tau37 64
shuke 64
Pip's Invitation 65
Maik Jeaunz 67
Runkle 70

Whoa. No politics in this thread please. Ha ha

Back then liberals and conservatives could actually get along and discuss things intelligently even though they ultimately disagreed.
Now, not so much.

To avoid the eventual slide into the P word, I withdraw my comment.

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

youngest child Andrew

Death of the show.

It's like they had a meeting to decide the best way to jump the shark.

 

[zamboni]

116 - Family Ties​

Comedy
Score: 272
Average Rank: 51.6

Chronicles liberal ex-hippies Steven and Elyse Keaton, their conservative son Alex, daughters Mallory and Jennifer, and later, youngest child Andrew.

List Breakdown

KarmaPolice 16
zamboni 17
ilov80s 37
Hastur 40
Rand al Thor 45
John Madden's Lunchbox 53
BlackCrowes 59
Shaft41 62
whoknew 63
Tau37 64
shuke 64
Pip's Invitation 65
Maik Jeaunz 67
Runkle 70

This was a regular part of my viewing in the 80s. The writing was hit-or-miss, but the show's biggest asset was Michael J. Fox. He oozes charisma and it's no surprise that he became a film star during the course of the show's run.

Agreed. I do think it went downhill when they made little Andrew and Mallory's doofus boyfriend Nick prominent parts of the show, but it was consummate '80s watching back in the day. And yes, Fox was sensational - the very special episode where his best friend (who came out of nowhere) died, and Alex was having intense survivor's guilt, is the stuff of legends.

 

[guru_007]

Justine Bateman

 

[zamboni]

115 - ER​

Drama
Score: 272
Average Rank: 43.8

The doctors who work in the ER at the County General Hospital in Chicago grapple with ups and downs in their personal and professional lives while trying to give apt medical care to their patients.

I doubt we'll see the other ER

 

[Dr. Octopus]

doofus boyfriend Nick

I can’t believe they gave this character his own show.

 

[zamboni]

doofus boyfriend Nick

I can’t believe they gave this character his own show.

Oof - totally forgot about that.

Art of Being Nick

Only Julia Louis-Dreyfus's immense talent enabled her to wash that filth off and not kill her career early on.

 

[BlackCrowes]

The Family Ties where the parents go out of town and they turn the place into a B&B is a classic

 

[zamboni]

The Family Ties where the parents go out of town and they turn the place into a B&B is a classic

There was a kangaroo...in my living room

Mr. Keaton (Michael Gross) was the truly underrated part of the show.

 

[Scoresman]

116 - Family Ties​

Comedy
Score: 272
Average Rank: 51.6

Chronicles liberal ex-hippies Steven and Elyse Keaton, their conservative son Alex, daughters Mallory and Jennifer, and later, youngest child Andrew.

List Breakdown

KarmaPolice 16
zamboni 17
ilov80s 37
Hastur 40
Rand al Thor 45
John Madden's Lunchbox 53
BlackCrowes 59
Shaft41 62
whoknew 63
Tau37 64
shuke 64
Pip's Invitation 65
Maik Jeaunz 67
Runkle 70

Whoa. No politics in this thread please. Ha ha

One of my lingering memories from the 80s was my grandmother who was an incredibly staunch democrat watching this show and yelling at the TV at Michael J. Fox. My mom had to change the channel a few times because she was getting so upset.

Did she not know those people were not real?

No, she did, but it was just incredibly easy to get her stirred up when it came to politics. One time my sister and I played a joke and got her a life size carboard cutout of GWB. That was something...

Sometimes I'm glad she's not around to see the current political climate.

 

[Manster]

The Family Ties where the parents go out of town and they turn the place into a B&B is a classic

There was a kangaroo...in my living room

Mr. Keaton (Michael Gross) was the truly underrated part of the show.

He's awesome in Tremors

 

[Scoresman]

114 - Hannibal​

Drama
Score: 272
Average Rank: 25.7

Explores the early relationship between the renowned psychiatrist and his patient, a young FBI criminal profiler, who is haunted by his ability to empathize with serial killers.

List Breakdown

Runkle 12
Dr Octopus 13
Keith R 21
Psychopav 28
shuke 29
KarmaPolice 51

 

[Dan Lambskin]

Mindhunter - if I could magically give 1 more season to any show, it might be this one, especially considering the abrubt ending

Schitt’s Creek - i enjoyed it, but didn’t even consider it for my rankings

Family Ties - I wanted find room for it, but i probably haven’t watched an episode in 30+ years and felt I’d just be picking it for the sake of nostalgia. Also only a few limited scenes come to mind.

 

[Runkle]

114 - Hannibal​

Drama
Score: 272
Average Rank: 25.7

Explores the early relationship between the renowned psychiatrist and his patient, a young FBI criminal profiler, who is haunted by his ability to empathize with serial killers.

List Breakdown

Runkle 12
Dr Octopus 13
Keith R 21
Psychopav 28
shuke 29
KarmaPolice 51

Hannibal may be, from a technical perspective, possibly the peak of the One-Hour Network Broadcast Drama form. It was a prestige-cable-drama made on a fading network-TV budget. The quality of the writing, directing, acting, production design, even down to the props and wardrobe, was top-notch. HBO or Netflix would have spent hundreds of millions but somehow NBC got it done for pennies (and still managed to lose money on it). Nothing else on ABC, NBC, CBS, or FOX had ever looked as good as Hannibal, and nothing has since. As the networks have given way to streaming services we may never again see anything of this quality on the free airwaves.

 

[Dan Lambskin]

114 - Hannibal​

Drama
Score: 272
Average Rank: 25.7

Explores the early relationship between the renowned psychiatrist and his patient, a young FBI criminal profiler, who is haunted by his ability to empathize with serial killers.

List Breakdown

Runkle 12
Dr Octopus 13
Keith R 21
Psychopav 28
shuke 29
KarmaPolice 51

This one just didn’t click with me and I’m not really sure why
I like Hannibal Lechter
I like Mads Mikkelsen

But in the end I just found it artsy and boring

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

doofus boyfriend Nick

I can’t believe they gave this character his own show.

Oof - totally forgot about that.

Art of Being Nick

Only Julia Louis-Dreyfus's immense talent enabled her to wash that filth off and not kill her career early on.

They have a major sculpture continuity issue. I'm sure it would be better if they fixed that.

 

[FarFromHome]

The Family Ties where the parents go out of town and they turn the place into a B&B is a classic

There was a kangaroo...in my living room

Mr. Keaton (Michael Gross) was the truly underrated part of the show.

He's awesome in Tremors

Burt Gummer was the role of a lifetime. He nailed it.

 

[Todem]

Mindhunter would have made my list if it wasn't canceled before concluding the story

The creator ditched it…….unfortunately.

So freaking good. Amdnit made my list I believe despite that.

 

[Todem]

115 - ER​

Drama
Score: 272
Average Rank: 43.8

The doctors who work in the ER at the County General Hospital in Chicago grapple with ups and downs in their personal and professional lives while trying to give apt medical care to their patients.

List Breakdown

Todem 25
Runkle 27
Psychopav 31
Tau37 33
Gally 37
timschochet 40
simey 54
Nick Vermeil 56
AAABatteries 65
Maik Jeaunz 70

Wow….this was a freaking staple for my wife and I in the mid 90’s till the end of its huge run.

Surprised it’s this low.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

114 - Hannibal​

Drama
Score: 272
Average Rank: 25.7

Explores the early relationship between the renowned psychiatrist and his patient, a young FBI criminal profiler, who is haunted by his ability to empathize with serial killers.

List Breakdown

Runkle 12
Dr Octopus 13
Keith R 21
Psychopav 28
shuke 29
KarmaPolice 51

The most visually stunning show of all time - with some tremendous acting and more gore than any other Broadcast Network show.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

youngest child Andrew

Death of the show.

It's like they had a meeting to decide the best way to jump the shark.

I can envision him in a tiny leather jacket jumping over a shark. Except in my version the shark eats him.

 

[Gally]

114 - Hannibal​

Drama
Score: 272
Average Rank: 25.7

Explores the early relationship between the renowned psychiatrist and his patient, a young FBI criminal profiler, who is haunted by his ability to empathize with serial killers.

List Breakdown

Runkle 12
Dr Octopus 13
Keith R 21
Psychopav 28
shuke 29
KarmaPolice 51

Hannibal may be, from a technical perspective, possibly the peak of the One-Hour Network Broadcast Drama form. It was a prestige-cable-drama made on a fading network-TV budget. The quality of the writing, directing, acting, production design, even down to the props and wardrobe, was top-notch. HBO or Netflix would have spent hundreds of millions but somehow NBC got it done for pennies (and still managed to lose money on it). Nothing else on ABC, NBC, CBS, or FOX had ever looked as good as Hannibal, and nothing has since. As the networks have given way to streaming services we may never again see anything of this quality on the free airwaves.

Agree with everything but it's a tough watch for me. I am not sure why. It's not the gore or suspense but maybe it's the immense conflict of the main guy (not Hannibal). It just is tough to watch. Because of that I didn't rank it.

 

[Dan Lambskin]

114 - Hannibal​

Drama
Score: 272
Average Rank: 25.7

Explores the early relationship between the renowned psychiatrist and his patient, a young FBI criminal profiler, who is haunted by his ability to empathize with serial killers.

List Breakdown

Runkle 12
Dr Octopus 13
Keith R 21
Psychopav 28
shuke 29
KarmaPolice 51

Hannibal may be, from a technical perspective, possibly the peak of the One-Hour Network Broadcast Drama form. It was a prestige-cable-drama made on a fading network-TV budget. The quality of the writing, directing, acting, production design, even down to the props and wardrobe, was top-notch. HBO or Netflix would have spent hundreds of millions but somehow NBC got it done for pennies (and still managed to lose money on it). Nothing else on ABC, NBC, CBS, or FOX had ever looked as good as Hannibal, and nothing has since. As the networks have given way to streaming services we may never again see anything of this quality on the free airwaves.

Agree with everything but it's a tough watch for me. I am not sure why. It's not the gore or suspense but maybe it's the immense conflict of the main guy (not Hannibal). It just is tough to watch. Because of that I didn't rank it.

Seemed like there was always some xylophone or something dinging and donging in the background too, I just found the background music distracting

 

[zamboni]

youngest child Andrew

Death of the show.

It's like they had a meeting to decide the best way to jump the shark.

I can envision him in a tiny leather jacket jumping over a shark. Except in my version the shark eats him.

He turned out pretty normal

 

[Encyclopedia Brown]

Only Julia Louis-Dreyfus's immense talent enabled her to wash that filth off and not kill her career early on

She and Matthew Perry appeared in a lot of dreck before landing their defining roles.

 

[FarFromHome]

Hannibal went the same exact route as Grim for me. Watched 1st season of both and like them. Then I just stopped. No explanation.

 

[zamboni]

Only Julia Louis-Dreyfus's immense talent enabled her to wash that filth off and not kill her career early on

She and Matthew Perry appeared in a lot of dreck before landing their defining roles.

I remember first seeing JLD on the show Day by Day with Courtney Thorne-Smith and the dude who played Greg Brady in The Brady Bunch Movie(s).

Before Friends, Matthew Perry was probably most known for Carol's boyfriend on Growing Pains who died in a car crash while driving drunk (apologies for the spoiler).

 

[John Maddens Lunchbox]

117 - Schitt's Creek​

Comedy
Score: 271
Average Rank: 37.1

After being a victim of fraud, Johnny Rose and his family go from extremely wealthy to penniless overnight. The only asset left to them is a small, unsophisticated town: Schitt's Creek. They relocate there. Culture shock ensues.

List Breakdown

McBokonon 8
Frostillicus 16
whoknew 19
Gally 40
gr00vus 43
Atomic Punk 47
Dr Octopus 60
Yo Mama 64

I had this ranked at #73.
It was an enjoyable watch and the chemistry between the cast is what makes it such a good watch.

116 - Family Ties​

Comedy
Score: 272
Average Rank: 51.6

Chronicles liberal ex-hippies Steven and Elyse Keaton, their conservative son Alex, daughters Mallory and Jennifer, and later, youngest child Andrew.

List Breakdown

KarmaPolice 16
zamboni 17
ilov80s 37
Hastur 40
Rand al Thor 45
John Madden's Lunchbox 53
BlackCrowes 59
Shaft41 62
whoknew 63
Tau37 64
shuke 64
Pip's Invitation 65
Maik Jeaunz 67
Runkle 70

The problem with network sitcoms is that it is almost impossible to have watched every show and unlike todays 6-8-12 episode series, quality slipped because of volume rather than anything else.
Family Ties was must watch TV, purely on the back of Michael J Fox who was just magnetic on screen.

 

[zamboni]

​

116 - Family Ties​

Comedy
Score: 272
Average Rank: 51.6

Chronicles liberal ex-hippies Steven and Elyse Keaton, their conservative son Alex, daughters Mallory and Jennifer, and later, youngest child Andrew.

List Breakdown

KarmaPolice 16
zamboni 17
ilov80s 37
Hastur 40
Rand al Thor 45
John Madden's Lunchbox 53
BlackCrowes 59
Shaft41 62
whoknew 63
Tau37 64
shuke 64
Pip's Invitation 65
Maik Jeaunz 67
Runkle 70

The problem with network sitcoms is that it is almost impossible to have watched every show and unlike todays 6-8-12 episode series, quality slipped because of volume rather than anything else.
Family Ties was must watch TV, purely on the back of Michael J Fox who was just magnetic on screen.

Right - most shows back then were regularly 20+ episodes, so it was a marathon to stay with them, and if you missed an episode and didn't tape it, you had to time it right during summer reruns or you were SOL.

 

[Pip's Invitation]

115 - ER​

Drama
Score: 272
Average Rank: 43.8

The doctors who work in the ER at the County General Hospital in Chicago grapple with ups and downs in their personal and professional lives while trying to give apt medical care to their patients.

I doubt we'll see the other ER

I remember that one! Never watched the successful one. Never had any interest in medical dramas.

 

[Keith R]

114 - Hannibal​

Drama
Score: 272
Average Rank: 25.7

Explores the early relationship between the renowned psychiatrist and his patient, a young FBI criminal profiler, who is haunted by his ability to empathize with serial killers.

List Breakdown

Runkle 12
Dr Octopus 13
Keith R 21
Psychopav 28
shuke 29
KarmaPolice 51

Hannibal may be, from a technical perspective, possibly the peak of the One-Hour Network Broadcast Drama form. It was a prestige-cable-drama made on a fading network-TV budget. The quality of the writing, directing, acting, production design, even down to the props and wardrobe, was top-notch. HBO or Netflix would have spent hundreds of millions but somehow NBC got it done for pennies (and still managed to lose money on it). Nothing else on ABC, NBC, CBS, or FOX had ever looked as good as Hannibal, and nothing has since. As the networks have given way to streaming services we may never again see anything of this quality on the free airwaves.

Amazing show on so many levels. Light years ahead of anything else NBC was doing and yet the network showed it no respect; minimal advertising and moving the timeslot around.