… That you have to go back and see.
As E.R. came to an end this week after 15 great seasons, we take a look back at some shows that ended, but you absolutely have to go back and see again.
10- Joey -
I still don’t understand why this show got canned after just 2 seasons. It’s everything we love about Joey from Friends, and then some more.
9-Futurama-
Futurama has always been a favorite. It’s definitely a show to go back and see, even though most fans probably know the script by heart.
8- E.R.-
After the show ended this week, fans have to go back and watch the early seasons that made E.R. stay on for 15 years. An immortal show that TV fans will never forget.
7- Prison Break-
Let’s face it, the first season of Prison Break was out of this world, but from then on it went downhill. And like E.R., you have to revisit the early days to re-catch the essence that made Michael Scofield the genius he is.
6- That 70′s show-
The show that is for all decades. That 70′s is just one of those shows that never gets old, no matter how many times you go back and see it.
5- Boston Legal-
Although it ended recently, fans will always have a sense of nostalgia as they look back at the 5 seasons of BL that enriched the intellect. I don’t think I’ll ever grow tired of Alan’s long long speeches in court.
4- Late Night with Conan O’Brien-
Yes, I realize Conan will be back in June for The Tonight Show, but still… Late Night was the definition of Unique. Conan’s brand of comedy is something that cannot be recreated anywhere, and we will always always always miss him on our screen after midnight.
3- Seinfeld-
I think I’ve seen “The Contest” episode at least 10 times. From season 1 to 9, Jerry and Co have given us week after week of originality about.. well.. nothing. That’s why we all love this show and will continue to watch it religiously.
2- Friends-
Do I really need to explain? 5 years after it ended, Friends is still being aired around the world. 4 different channels in the U.S. alone air Friends reruns daily. Really, will Chandler’s jokes ever get boring?
1- Arrested Development-
Simply the BEST comedy ever on T.V. AR is unique, original, witty, refreshing, and absolutely hilarious. No show has even come close to being as clever as Arrested. Buy it, download it illegally, or find it on T.V… any way you do it, you have to go back and see this show. But be warned, you will get addicted. I would put my money on saying that there won’t be a show as good as A.R. for at least another 10 years. Classic.
Did we miss one? Tell us what you think!
I seriously hope they go through with the Arrested Development movie – that show was the best ever on TV!
As far as Friends, and Seinfeld, they’re all excellent shows but I think they ended at their right time, you know the peak of their fame, I’m glad they didn’t drag it on and on and on like That 70′s Show and Frasier, because the actors themselves were pulling out of those ‘
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Happy blogiversary!
and nice post, thought mine no.1 would be Boston Legal ;>
futurama for sure…I’m waiting for them to bring it back and I watch it whenever its on, even though like you said, as a die-hard fan, I know the script by heart.
Conan rocks.
Everyone loves Friends but I don’t think the ending did it justice, it seemed a bit rushed. I heard the series was extended a couple of times because they kept making the cast an offer they couldn’t refuse, and that’s threw off the story arc at the end. Still one of the best over all, of course.
I absolutely love Arrested Development, even their stupidest jokes (chicken dance, anyone?) are hilarious.
And to your list I would add Veronica Mars, that was the only show (besides AD) I would never miss.
I would certainly put the West Wing on my list. At the top actually. A fantastic show which ran for 7 years and ended with as much, if not more, dignity than it started with.
Also, The Office (BBC version). One of the greatest comedies ever.
I actually agree with that. The West Wing should definitely be up there as well. Must’ve slipped my mind.
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