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Sometimes, for whatever reason, a really good TV show never quite makes it off the ground and it gets canceled after just a single season. Many of these TV shows find a second life on DVD and in Internet fan sites. Here are a few shows that only ran one season but deserved more.

1. Firefly. Perhaps the most beloved of the one-season wonders, the fan outrage over its cancellation was so great that they managed to get a movie made to help bring closure to the series.

2. Freaks and Geeks. Judd Read more…

With so many televisions shows on it is hard to decide what to watch. Most people pick a few top rating flicks and some never delve beyond the networks. There are some great shows that should get more credit than they do, but sadly are not high in ratings. Here are a few gems that the next time flipping through the channels should be watched:

Arrested Development- After being cancelled Fox has decided to bring it back for a 4th season. This show has everything and should be considered the Read more…

There are a handful of TV programs on my all-time favorites list. These are shows with characters so engaging and plots so well written that I look forward to every episode. Eventually the shows are cancelled and I am left with an empty time slot and a feeling that I’ve lost some good friends.

Such is the case with Arrested Development. The Fox sitcom never seemed to catch on with audiences in general but those of us who watched appreciated the three seasons we were given. Arrested Development followed the delightfully Read more…

Some of the old TV shows were really great but many of today’s younger generation may have never heard of them. This is a list of the ten of the best shows you’ve never heard of . After reading this list you might feel inclined to try and find a recording of some the shows mentioned
(1) I Love Lucy a sitcom starring Lucy Lucille Ball and her husband Desi Arnez.

(2) Ironside a series about an older honest Lawyer in a wheel chair.

(3) Read more…

Sitting down in front of the TV wasn’t always as complicated as it is today. With the variety of different types of shows that are currently available for viewing, finding a program that is suitable for the whole family to enjoy can be more of a challenge.

An important thing to keep in mind is the age of the family members. Some shows are purely intended for a mature audience and would be inappropriate for a young child. Use your judgment on what Read more…

If you haven’t had a chance to catch one of ABC’s newest shows (which premiered on September 21, 2010) you might want to check your Direct TV listing to find out when Detroit 1-8-7 will be on in your area. Yes, it’s that good. The premise of the show is based on a homicide unit set on the gritty streets of Detroit complete with its crumbling economy and storied past. Robert Bianco of USA Today describes the drama as “the best police drama on ABC since NYPD Blue,” and we definitely agree. Should you wonder about the authenticity of the show, one former Read more…

Sometimes you have to love it when a major network like NBC messes up and cancels a show that becomes a hit when another network picks it up. Well, it’s easy to be smug about the cancellation providing another network actually does the picking up. In the case of Southland we’re elated that TNT had the foresight to recognize that intelligent viewers appreciate and value intelligent broadcasting and aren’t mere lemmings waiting to take the dive when they have to next sit through an airing of America’s Got Talent.Southland is a raw and authentic look at a police unit in Los Angeles (and don’t even try to compare it to Law & Order Los Angeles lest we laugh you right out of this site). This LA-set drama takes viewers inside (deep inside) the lives of the cops as well as the criminals and those surrounding them.It’s gritty, it’s real, and it’s raw. It’s not “formula” like Law & Order Los Angeles, with some critics comparing it to The Wire in its authenticity in relation to being one of “television’s finest cop dramas.”So, while it’s NBC’s short sighted loss that led to TNT’s success, we can only hope that the network Read more…

There’s nothing like kicking off a new television season than with new brand series. While your televisions are already jammed with your favorite recordings, here’s a few more to add to the list.“No Ordinary Family”Channel: ABCAfter a plane crash, the Powell family realizes that they’ve developed super powers. Now this not so average family is growing accustomed to their skills, as well as re-establishing their family bonds. Created by Jon Feldman and Greg Berlanti, the show stars Michael Chiklis (The Fantastic Four), Julie Benz (“Dexter”) and Kay Panabaker (Fame). Read more…

The season six finale was the most gripping episode of Grey’s Anatomy yet. The return of season seven has not disappointed its viewers. We’re on the edge of our seats every week and eagerly anticipating the next episode. Not only is Dr. Christina Yang married, but Richard Webber is chief of surgery again, and the relationships are as troubled as always. Just in case you missed last week’s episode, here is what happened.Amelia Shepherd, Derek’s sister, arrives at Seattle Grace with a brain tumor patient. Due to their rocky past, Dr. Shepherd is less than happy to see his family, and tensions emerge throughout the episode. However, Derek does see the patient as an opportunity to help Christina get back into surgery. Read more…

There are certainly some unique mysteries solved on the “Bones” series. On the most recent episode, “The Maggots in the Meathead,” Temperance Brennan and Seeley Booth solve the death of Richie “The V” Genaro;” a Jersey Shore partygoer. Sure, we were on the edge of our seats as we learned that Clinton, the ice carrier, was actually the murderer. And when it was revealed that Angela Montenegro is pregnant, we were invested in her attempts to keep things quiet. But we’d be lying if we said the drama between Booth and Brennan wasn’t a huge reason for incessantly following the show.From the infamous kiss, to the subtle hints throughout the series, Booth and Brennan’s feelings have been undeniable. As season six aired, we were wondering how much longer the pair could deny their feelings. As it turned out, Booth got a new girlfriend. On last episode, the relationship takes a serious turn and he asks the beautiful Hannah Burley to move in. When looking for a housewarming present, Booth’s girlfriend comes to Bones and asks for her advice. Naturally, Brennan’s insight into her partner leads to the perfect gift (a rotary phone), and a touch of concern shows that the doctor still cares for Booth. Read more…