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In light of the revival of the melancholy "TV Concepts, We Hardly Knew Ye" thread, I thought it might be a good idea to bring up a thread about excellant television shows that made it, mostly intact, to the end of their run.

Obviously, Bablyon 5. The story was told in full, even though it slipped badly toward the end.

Although FarScape was cut before it's time, they're going to finish it with a miniseries (so I heard - is there anymore information on this?) - so while it was cut, the story is going to be completed. Therefore, I'd like to say FarScape is a show that made it. Mostly. Ok, I'm reaching - maybe I'm a diehard 'Scaper!

For its short run, Family Guy rarely missed a beat.

Seinfeld.

Its rare for a series to willingly end itself at its peak. It takes class. The only other example i can think of would be the equally-great Fawlty Towers, but the whole series only comprised of 12 episodes or so.

"My So-Called Life" should never have been cancelled.

The Simpsons is still running, and though it's declined from its peak, it's still good television.

Deep Space Nine....even though the final episode sucked horseshit...

Simpsons
Futurama (yes it was axed eventually, but it made for a good long run)
JAG
Law and Order
Law and Order: SVU
Babylon 5

CSI and CSI Miami
Third Watch
Without a Trace
its been mention L&O and its spinoff L&O SVU and L&O CI

24 is probably the best drama/suspense series on TV. Not only is it a novel concept, but the writing has been consistently awesome. Probably the most addictive show I've ever watched.

Oh, and Scrubs, too. While it's less than three years old and doesn't do well ratings-wise as the increasingly tedious Friends, I think it's only improved since its already good first season to be the funniest sitcom on TV, with some great characters. In addition to this, there's usually some sort of inspirational message to each episode that doesn't really come off as being cliched or contrived, but leaves you with a smile on your face. It throws comedy at you so quickly it doesn't need a laugh track.

CSI and CSI Miami

CSI doe not appear to be interesting to me. The FBI Files which a documentary on Discovery channels about real life cases is much better.

Aren't many of these shows still on? They are not at the end of their runs.

The Shield is an excellent series, quite different from the "white bread cop"shows that were so popular a few years ago.

Joe wrote:Oh, and Scrubs, too. While it's less than three years old and doesn't do well ratings-wise as the increasingly tedious Friends, I think it's only improved since its already good first season to be the funniest sitcom on TV, with some great characters. In addition to this, there's usually some sort of inspirational message to each episode that doesn't really come off as being cliched or contrived, but leaves you with a smile on your face. It throws comedy at you so quickly it doesn't need a laugh track.

I have to agree Scrubs is pretty funny. I dont watch it consitently, I cant even tell you when its on. But my friends watch it and whenever Im at their house I get to see it. Funny stuff. I like how the janitor haunts the main dude.

DPDarkPrimus wrote:The Shield is an excellent series, quite different from the "white bread cop"shows that were so popular a few years ago.

I love that show, the episode where they went to Mexico was just plain cool.

I'll go with Platinum...cuz tho it sucked it was about time UPN came out and said it.

Rev Prez

Zaia wrote:"My So-Called Life" should never have been cancelled.

A very good show that was unfortunately scheduled to air against the first season of Friends.

Spooks, no show has gripped me as much as that single one and I anticipate the new series more than 24's now.

Dilbert was hella funny - Shasta McNasty was pretty funny, Off-Centre was pretty funny, Brisco County Jr.

and the original highlander TV show ^_^

JAG, Simpsons, Seinfeld, Futurama, Monty Python's Flying Circus

aphexmonster wrote:and the original highlander TV show ^_^

Highlander fucking RULES!

(Spike is up to the ep where Kenny comes back and tries to get Duncan assassinated. I so want to see that kid get beheaded.....) And nobody better spoil what happens next because I've never watched the show until Spike started airing the re-runs....

Law & Order, Monty Python's Flying Circus, and Mystery Science Theater 3000.

Buffy TVS, Angel, Smallville, Stargate SG-1.

Red Dwarf

BtVS, Friends