SciFi Dad said:

We’ve gone through all four seasons of The Pretender quite easily. Both my wife and I like it.

If you haven’t watched Sports Night yet, you really should.

SciFi Dads last blog post..Something We Never Had

[ 03 Jul 08 ]

AndreAnna said:

Last night, when I saw Twitch with his shirt off, I was like “Holy Hell, I did not EXPECT that. He looks so goofy - who’da thunk he had such a chiseled body?” HAWT.

ANd I’m with ya with the no TV stuff. Being on maternity leave with nothing to watch is agony. I’ve rented a few seasons of shows I haven’t seen yet, and am hoping I got to watch at least one of them.

ANd I LOVED Out of this World!

AndreAnnas last blog post..What day is it?

[ 03 Jul 08 ]

Erin said:

I loved Dirty Sexy Money, and Pushing Daisies last season, and Dexter, and Californication. Awesome. I’m not sure what’s available for download though. And I do remember Out of this World! I don’t think I knew the name though.

Erins last blog post..They’re Trying to Take Over the World!

[ 03 Jul 08 ]

Melissa said:

hmm… The Closer is good and I am in love with Supernatual (though it may be too SciFi for you). I’m all over The Office, Rules of Engagement and Family Guy… I plan on doing a lot of the same thing - downloading shows because so far, summer TV has sucked.

And I totally remember “Out of this World”.

[ 03 Jul 08 ]

Wendz said:

there’s nothing I can recommend to download but you certainly brought back some incredible memories. Wow - I used to love the Wonder Years and Love Boat!!!
http://www.winingandironing.wordpress.com

[ 03 Jul 08 ]

just me said:

ummm Gossip Girl!!

[ 03 Jul 08 ]

jodi said:

Have you ever seen Freaks and Geeks? It was on in like 99-00…only maybe 8 episodes before it was taken off the air…I LOVED it! Check it out here…http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0193676/

[ 03 Jul 08 ]

This Mom said:

I’m completely hooked on Desperate Housewives, Dirty Sexy Money, Grey’s Anatomy, Brothers & Sisters, and Army Wives. All awesome shows to get involved in!

This Moms last blog post..Contentment doesn’t last forever around these parts…

[ 03 Jul 08 ]

Joscelyn said:

Did you ever watch Felicity? I LOVED that show when it was on and have all 4 seasons on DVD but haven’t watched them in years. I popped a disc in last weekend to watch while I folded laundry and totally fell in love all over again. I had forgotten how real and hilarious and touching that show was. I highly recommend:)Start from the beginning…

[ 03 Jul 08 ]

Sarah said:

I second the vote for Army Wives… I LOVE that show - so GOOD!!

[ 03 Jul 08 ]

Hockeyman said:

Ummm….I would but you listed ALL the shows I used to watch. I even remember out of this world! These days though seem to be disappointing. Lost and Heroes is about all I watch in a not miss basis. But Heroes is on warning.

Hockeymans last blog post..Ladies….I Understand

[ 03 Jul 08 ]

Arica Saltzman said:

As I am on bed rest and watching/downloading tv all day I feel your pain. My sister just pointed me in the direction of a new show called Swingtown. The first episode was a little weird but then it gets good. I also love Weeds(which I recommend starting at the beginning of). Please let us know if you find anything else good out there!!!

[ 03 Jul 08 ]

Britt said:

LOVE TV!

LOVE SYTYCD!!

But I’ve got nothin’ for ya. You could always watch Lost over again starting from the first season. That’s what I do.

[ 03 Jul 08 ]

LAVENDULA said:

Ali i would recommend PROFILER what a great show you know they carried on a story line for the first 3 seasons based on a serial killer called jack-of-all-trades. and i would also recommend BIG LOVE.

[ 03 Jul 08 ]

Kristabella said:

I didn’t think I could love you anymore, but then you went and mentioned TV AND Out of This World. I LOVED Out of This World! I will sing that song all the time and then pretend to stop time with my hands.

And also, do you have VH1 in Canada? Because I Love Money starts on Sunday and it will be SO GOOD.

Kristabellas last blog post..How Not To Start A Morning

[ 03 Jul 08 ]

Phoenix said:

I’m a little embarressed to admit I watched almost all of the same shows you did as a kid…with the exception of soaps, I just can’t stomach them.

I’m adding my vote for Weeds, Dexter, Dirty Sexy Money (my favorite from last season) and Brothers and Sisters.

Also, a few of my favorites, some of which aren’t on anymore, are: Charmed, Alias, Gilmore Girls, The Closer, Saving Grace & Top Chef. I love me some Top Chef.

Phoenixs last blog post..Phoenix has left the building

[ 03 Jul 08 ]

cristan said:

I grew up on TV too…and now I can barely sit still long enough for it! I listen to a lot of podcasts as I run around the house.
BUT…I do enjoy Jon and Kate + 8 (she’s such a bee-yatch), and Tori & Dean. Can’t WAIT for Big Love to return!

cristans last blog post..I just can’t seem to think this summer

[ 03 Jul 08 ]

Mari said:

I cannot vote for Army Wives, even if the episode I saw was PRETTY GOOD… because it is somewhat responsible for the downfall of the show whose timeslot it took, Blood Ties. Consciously I know that’s a network decision, but the crazy fangirl in em says otherwise.

It really depends on what you watch for me to recommend…

supernaturally themed:
Charmed, Supernatural, Moonlight, Blood Ties, Reaper

“case” shows:
Law and Order SVU or CI, CSI orig or Miami, NCIS, BONES

kid/teen shows:
iCarly (mmm, Jerry Trainor), Gossip Girl

cartoons/anime:
Inuyasha, Family Guy, American Dad!

As my husband is fond of tellnig me, I watch far too much tv - and with a DVR I can keep up with pretty much everything; although, I techically only catch NCIS on USA now because I’m boycotting CBS after they cancelled Moonlight.

Speaking of, I also hear Veronica Mars is good but never watched it myself

[ 03 Jul 08 ]

Ruby said:

Do you watch So You Think You Can Dance?

I love that show! It’s about all thats on….

[ 03 Jul 08 ]

Backpacking Dad said:

“Flight of the Conchords”

“It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”

“Buffy the Vampire Slayer” (because I’m really a teenaged girl.)

Backpacking Dads last blog post..Like Elvis

[ 03 Jul 08 ]

metro mama said:

Buffy
Firely
Battlestar Gallactica

An oldie but goodie:

Twin Peaks

metro mamas last blog post..Happy Pride!

[ 03 Jul 08 ]

Kristie said:

oh lord, I just had MAJOR flashbacks! Wasn’t small wonder the one with the robot little girl? And I so badly wanted to dress like Punky Brewster when I was little.

I recommend 30 Days. I just love that show.

Kristies last blog post..A drop in the bucket

[ 03 Jul 08 ]

AJ said:

Wow you just made me feel really old with that list of shows. lol And I LOVED Out of this World! I can’t believe I could still sing that theme song in my head.

I’m ashamed to say I have been watching iCarly lately…it’s actually pretty cute, but I’d never admit that to anyone I know!

We just got hooked on Dexter this year when they ran the first season on CBS. I love it…will definitely be catching up on that one and sticking with it. A season late, of course, because I’m not paying for that channel for one show.

[ 03 Jul 08 ]

Rhonda said:

Freaks and Geeks! (The show, I’m not just casting aspersions…)

[ 03 Jul 08 ]

Steph said:

I loved Out of this World! What about the XFiles? Quantuum Leap? Murphy Brown? Mad About You?

[ 03 Jul 08 ]

Amy said:

Small Wonder…I’ve wanted to write about this show soooo many times…but I felt I was the only person in this world, along with my sister, that ever watched this show.

Did you watch ‘Kid’s Incorporated’? Loved that show…Martika and Fergie!!

I watched ever single one of the shows you listed…are you sure you didn’t grow up in my house?

Amys last blog post..The never ending To-Do List…

[ 03 Jul 08 ]

Amy said:

Oh, Out of This World…I still sing the theme song!! I even found it on You Tube for my sister to watch!

Funny!

Amys last blog post..The never ending To-Do List…

[ 03 Jul 08 ]

Wendi said:

Entourage
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Two and 1/2 men
Friday Night Lights (wait, or did you watch that?)

[ 03 Jul 08 ]

lisagh said:

Mad Men.

Absolutely Fabulous.

(And by that, I mean the show Absolutely Fabulous. Not that Mad Men isn’t absolutely fabulous… well, you get my drift.)

Both shows are incredible.

Hey! Have you seen The Incredibles?

heh heh

[ 03 Jul 08 ]

metalia said:

Holy cow, I forgot all about Out of This World! [Holds self back from transcribing theme song.]

Oh, and my Twitch/Kherington crush continues unabated, as well…though I want to throttle Mary Murphy.

metalias last blog post..The Birth Story

[ 03 Jul 08 ]

Megan said:

First of all, Out of this World is one of my all time favorite shows. I am going to be singing that song all day!

My summer downloads include Weeds and Big Love. Also, if you missed Pushing Daisies, I recommend it. It is so quirky and colorful.

I love Big Bang Theory, but I also married a geek so I can relate to the show.

[ 03 Jul 08 ]

Angella said:

I have no TV shows to recommend, but your second sentence made me shout, “Ha!”

I learned to read by watching Sesame Street. My Mom has told me that for as long as I remember. Crazy.

Angellas last blog post..Another $250 Giveaway For BlogHer

[ 03 Jul 08 ]

Clink said:

I totally forgot about Out Of This World!

I say spend your summer watching Buffy The Vampire Slayer.

Clinks last blog post..this quiet life.

[ 03 Jul 08 ]

becca said:

No suggestions. I’m someone who only watches two or three shows at a time… And I’m the complete opposite– can’t get enough of “TBBT”, but can’t get through “HIMYM”. It’s probably the nerd in me. I literally grew up with those guys (one of two female in my programming class and the only one who did the gaming nights), so a lot of it rings true for me. Also, Jason is a lot like a more socially aware Sheldon; which cracks me up.

Um– have you watched “Rome”? It’s pretty graphic, but it was one of the few I really got into. It constantly switched characters and loyalties on me.

beccas last blog post..Not even wrong.

[ 03 Jul 08 ]

Rebecca said:

Jeeves and Wooster.
Reaper.
Murder She Wrote.
And, if you can withstand the lust, MAGNUM PI.

Rebeccas last blog post..

[ 03 Jul 08 ]

hillary said:

So this is completely random (and maybe unattainable in Canada) but the British show Green Wing is the funniest shit you will ever watch.

[ 03 Jul 08 ]

TrenchesofMommyhood said:

Entourage. Hands down.

TrenchesofMommyhoods last blog post..Southern Charm

[ 03 Jul 08 ]

Miss said:

I loved Out of this World. Great show.

I just finished 9 seasons of ER and am starting on Dawson’s Creek. Flashbacks. Serious.

Misss last blog post..Cluster*bleep*

[ 03 Jul 08 ]

She Likes Purple said:

First, I loved Out of This World. (The now-Jason on General Hospital was her boyfriend!)

Some recommendations for downloads:

- Weeds (Nancy Botwin [Mary-Louise Parker] is my favorite character on television)
- Veronica Mars
- Top Chef (all four seasons)
- Gilmore Girls
- Alias

She Likes Purples last blog post..The Only Talented One Of The Bunch

[ 03 Jul 08 ]

Haley-O said:

Big Brother’s coming back on the 13th! that’s 3 days a week!

Haley-Os last blog post..What I’m Spending All My Money On

[ 03 Jul 08 ]

Maria said:

1st - please tell me where to download shows?! Most of the ones I want are on US networks which won’t let me download…

[ 03 Jul 08 ]

nomotherearth said:

First off - are you me??

Secondly - Yes, I remember Out of this World and watched it.

Thirdly - I don’t know what you’ve seen, but here’s my list of must sees:

Buffy/Angel
Battlestar Galactica
Veronica Mars
Friday Night Lights
Firefly
The Office

Lastly - YEAH I watch Canadian Idol! I like Amberlee Thiessen and Theo Tams so far…

nomotherearths last blog post..Bring Your Good Times..

[ 03 Jul 08 ]

thecoconutdiaries said:

I second “Californication” and also the “L Word”.

“Punky Brewster” would never work as a show today. That old man would be carted off to jail for child molestation and would share a cell with the kids from Diff’rent Strokes!

thecoconutdiariess last blog post..Being A Bitch Is Hard Work, Part III

[ 03 Jul 08 ]

Noah said:

IN no particular order- Gossip Girl, Grey’s, Private Practice, One Tree Hill, HIMYM, Chuck

I also particularly enjoyed 3 shows which have been canceled- Studio 60 (first ep. sucks, but the next 22 are awesome- great if you liked West Wing), Big Shots (Desperate housewives for men), and October Road.
There are so many more, but this should keep you busy for a while.

My next downloads are Brothers and Sisters, and the Wire. I’ll let you know how it goes.

[ 03 Jul 08 ]

Lara said:

SOAP! the old comedy from the ’70’s. great stuff there, i’m telling you.

Laras last blog post..Because It’s Long Enough to Deserve Its Own Post

[ 03 Jul 08 ]

Jenn said:

Another vote for Alias.

Not sure if you have ever seen Six Feet Under, that is a good one. Shocking at first, but great.

Jenn

Jenns last blog post..Almost Laughing

[ 03 Jul 08 ]

Andrea said:

I so love Out of This World! I have searched for repeats or DVD series. Nothing. I still believe I can freeze time with my index fingers. Love your list, but it must because I am almost the same age as you!

[ 03 Jul 08 ]

suzanne said:

You HAVE, HAVE, HAVE to watch Six feet Under!! It will honestly change your life! SO good! What did I do ALL of last July? Watched Six Feet Under… I started to dream it and think about it as though it was part of my life! Crazy!? I know.. My husband loved it too! It’s a must!! My ALL time favourite show! Do it! you won’t regret it! Oh man! I could watch it all again, but this July I want to have a life.

[ 03 Jul 08 ]

KathyM said:

OK I swear I’m not a freak, but Swingtown is a great new show! Yes, the “Swinging” part is interesting too, but the best thing about this show is all the 70’s paraphernalia and props. Give it a try - the show that is.

KathyMs last blog post..5 year old teenager

[ 03 Jul 08 ]

andi said:

I second “Flight of the Conchords” - so hysterical! Also love Weeds. Not sure what else I can recommend that you haven’t already seen…

I actually really like Big Bang Theory, hmm.

andis last blog post..Logic has no place in preschooler conversations

[ 03 Jul 08 ]

Christine said:

~Our House
(Wilford Brimley, Shannen Doherty)

~A Year In The Life

~Get Real
(awesome show with Ann Hathaway)

~Boomtown
(Donny Wahlberg)
this show was great!!!

~Freak & Geeks

~Dexter (if you haven’t started watching yet)

that’s all i got for now

Christines last blog post..

[ 03 Jul 08 ]

Nicole said:

So, Battlestar Galactica. Seriously good show.

Also, if you haven’t watched it “Dead Like Me”.

Nicoles last blog post..Overheard - Two Conversations

[ 03 Jul 08 ]

monstergirlee said:

The Office
Six Feet Under
The Simpsons (c’mon - 19+ years!?!?!?)
Law & Order (the original)
The Larry David Show
I loved Las Vegas but sadly its been canceled.
30 Rock (Tiny Fey - so great)
OH - Chuck. Chuck! It’ll be back in the fall. Great show!
Thats all I can think of now.

Good luck.

monstergirlees last blog post..close-up

[ 03 Jul 08 ]

swirl girl said:

You’d have to pull me away from the set if a Mary Tyler Moore Show-athon came on!

To this day - the funniest sitcom ever.

[ 04 Jul 08 ]

Erin said:

We are kindred spirits I tell ya! I’m a television whore myself - and bored to tears with this summers shows!

I am huge on reality shows but lately I’m turning my attention to “real” reality shows like Hopkins which was on tonight. I love Deadliest Catch and Ice Road Truckers - I would recommend all three!

If you don’t watch Cold Case I would recommend that too - I never got into it but this year I have and it’s pretty good!

And by the way - I totally remember Out of ths World! LOVED IT!!

Erins last blog post..My New Project

[ 04 Jul 08 ]

Dana said:

I suggest CSI, Without a Trace for crime dramas.

For dirty smutty awesome dramas Gossip Girl, Dirty Sexy Money and Pushing Daisies.

For something all together .. hop across the pond to the UK and download Skins. This is a teenage drama that blows out any American drama. It is gritty and real .. believe me I witness it!

[ 04 Jul 08 ]

Melissa said:

Out of this World was amazing…okay, I was 8, but it was great!
And have you ever watched Ugly Betty? I pretty much bought every episode off itunes one after the other because I couldn’t stop myself.

[ 04 Jul 08 ]

Multi-Tasking Mommy said:

Summer tv watching is all about renting movies and watching tv series on DVD.

We just finished watching Season One and Two of the OC (I never watched it real time) and are now starting Battlestar Galatica. I highly recommend both!

Multi-Tasking Mommys last blog post..Lucky!

[ 04 Jul 08 ]

mamatulip said:

Six Feet Under.

And…the new Degrassi’s pretty good.

[ 04 Jul 08 ]

Teena in Toronto said:

I used to watch a lot of TV … Internet has now become my obsession
Teena in Torontos last blog post..Top Five on Friday

[ 04 Jul 08 ]

Christine said:

Sean and I watched Six Feet Under religously. From the first episode.

The series finale was THE BEST television we have ever watched. Ever.
To this day I get goose bumps thinking about it.

Christines last blog post..

[ 04 Jul 08 ]

Enna said:

Swingtown!! You gotta watch it.

[ 04 Jul 08 ]

chrissie said:

veronica mars.
quantum leap
northern exposure.

and ‘the big bang theory’ is really funny if you’re married to a Leonard.

[ 04 Jul 08 ]

Di said:

Sports Night is the best TV show ever. The public was just not smart enough to “get it.” You, Ali, are smart enough to get it. It’s quick and funny and smart. I think it was only on for three seasons, but they are the best three seasons of TV ever!!!

[ 05 Jul 08 ]

Anna said:

If you haven’t ever watched Alias, that’s a great one. I didn’t start watching it until Season 4, so then I went back to the beginning and watched the whole thing. Season 3 was the best - I think I watched it in record time.

I have Dexter in my Netflix queue - I’ve heard that’s it’s really good, but I still haven’t watched any episodes (it’s about a serial killer who catches serial killers and kills them, or something like that).

[ 05 Jul 08 ]

LaLa said:

I LOVED out of this world, wasn’t her Dad an alien but she talked to him through this pyramid light thing?

I recommend you get your hands on Kath and Kim, the Australian series. Watch it before the bastardised American version comes out.

LaLas last blog post..Advance Australia Fair

[ 05 Jul 08 ]

LaLa said:

I am not saying the Americans bastardise everything, just that the original is the best.

LaLas last blog post..Advance Australia Fair

[ 05 Jul 08 ]

Camels & Chocolate said:

This is what I love about you, Ali — you embrace our TV whoriness, ha. I hate those people who are all like, “well, I don’t watch TV,” all haughty like. Because really, who doesn’t watch TV???

Anyway…

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS rocks. And HEROES. Love, love, love. Weeds is pretty good, too. And I liked Rome, though I’m still only halfway through Season 1. On my TV-to-rent list is Mad Men and Veronica Mars. Just FYI.

Camels & Chocolates last blog post..The Land of the Midnight Sun

[ 06 Jul 08 ]

Camels & Chocolate said:

Oh! And Greek, with Kelsey Grammar’s daughter, is totally cute, too.

Camels & Chocolates last blog post..The Land of the Midnight Sun

[ 06 Jul 08 ]

maria said:

You MUST watch WEEDS. Funny and sexy. the best. You won’t be sorry.

[ 06 Jul 08 ]

Shannon said:

I watched “Six Feet Under” this year and LOVED it. Also, Firefly is one of my all time favourite series’ but there was only one season so it’s really sad when it’s over.

[ 06 Jul 08 ]

diana said:

the office
arrested development

[ 06 Jul 08 ]

Angie said:

Ever seen Dead Like Me? It’s got Mandy Patinkin in it. I loved it. Loved it so much in fact, I was pissed when there wasn’t anymore to watch and couldn’t understand why it was canned.

[ 07 Jul 08 ]

biodtl said:

The funniest show ever: It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia

[ 07 Jul 08 ]

Aimee Greeblemonkey said:

If you venture at all into SciFi, we really dig both Firefly and Battlestar Gallactica.

Aimee Greeblemonkeys last blog post..A Call for the Silver Platters to Reunite!

[ 07 Jul 08 ]

Sadie said:

How I Met Your Mother?

Heroes?

Friday Night Lights?

Dexter?

Sadies last blog post..Mosaic

[ 07 Jul 08 ]

Pants Wearer said:

Wow, three nods for Freaks and Geeks, but no love for Undeclared? Give Judd Apatow some love, he’s been struggling lately.

Arrested Development, again and again.

British version of the Office, and Extras, Ricky Gervais’ show after he finished being David Brent.

And Newsradio, because Phil Hartman is the nuts. Hell, even Andy Dick was funny in this. And if you love Dave Foley, go watch Kids in the Hall, because they’re Canadian, like you. And they love to wear dresses, like you. And they love to dress up as chickens…like you?

Pants Wearers last blog post..Different ways to "pop the question"

[ 09 Jul 08 ]