TV Favs - Prime Time Series (ALL TIME)
These are "My All Time Favorite Prime Time TV Series", which can include Scripted Sit-Coms, Scripted Dramas, Sketch Comedy Shows, Variety Shows, and Reality Shows. In other words, shows intended for pure entertainment. Sit-Coms and Dramas comprise the main part of the list at the top, while "Sketch Comedy Shows" and "Reality Shows" are segregated and included at the bottom of the list. Although I watch a lot of prime time documentaries, news shows, and other educational oriented shows on broadcast networks, news channels, and educational channels like PBS, Discovery, Science, History, National Geographic, etc. - I am not including any within this list (except for Survivorman). "My Favorite Prime Time TV Series by Decade" are provided within a Footnote at the bottom.
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- CreatorDan FogelmanStarsMilo VentimigliaMandy MooreSterling K. BrownA heartwarming and emotional story about a unique set of triplets, their struggles, and their wonderful parents.(in 4th season (19-20)) (Sep 20, 2016 - present)
Beginning with pilot episode, have seen every single episode (72 through end of season 4) during show's original run. - CreatorsChuck LorreBill PradyStarsJohnny GaleckiJim ParsonsKaley CuocoAspiring film actress Penny moves into a Pasadena apartment across the hall from brilliant, but socially awkward, physicists Sheldon Cooper and Leonard Hofstadter and shows them how little they know about life outside of the lab.(279 episodes over 12 seasons) (Sep 24, 2007 - May 16, 2019)
Beginning with pilot episode, watched every single episode during show's original run --- plus repeats. - CreatorsCarol BlackNeal MarlensStarsFred SavageDan LauriaAlley MillsKevin Arnold recalls growing up during the late 60s and early 70s; the turbulent social times make the transition from child to adult unusually interesting.(115 episodes over 6 seasons) (Jan 31, 1988 – May 12, 1993)
Have seen every episode with a couple of possible exceptions (perhaps 3 or so). Started watching in the middle of the 1st season and continued watching up until the series finale, although I continued to miss a number of original run episodes. I caught most of the missed episodes in syndication using a checklist of episodes. I now own the 'Wonder Years: the Complete Series' DVD box set, and plan to rewatch the entire series someday. - CreatorsJoshua BrandJohn FalseyStarsRob MorrowJanine TurnerBarry CorbinA city doctor is forced to work in the remote Alaskan town of Cicely, where he encounters peculiar locals, including a former astronaut, as he adjusts to small-town life.(110 episodes over 6 seasons) (July 12, 1990 – July 26, 1995)
Started watching the show during (I think) its 3rd season and watched most episodes during the remainder of show's original run up until season 6's departure of Rob Morrow, after which I caught a few more episodes. Tried to watch missed episodes in syndication, but eventually purchased Seasons 1-5 on dvd. To date I have seen probably 75% (or so) of the episodes and eventually plan to watch the entire series from beginning to end on dvd. - CreatorGene RoddenberryStarsPatrick StewartBrent SpinerJonathan FrakesSet almost 100 years after Captain Kirk's 5-year mission, a new generation of Starfleet officers sets off in the U.S.S. Enterprise-D on its own mission to go where no one has gone before.(176 episodes over 7 seasons) (Sep 28, 1987 – May 23, 1994)
Saw all 176 episodes. Started watching the show during its 4th season, and caught the first 3+ seasons in reruns during seasons 4-7. By the time the series finale aired, I had gotten caught up and seen every episode. - CreatorJason KatimsStarsPeter KrauseLauren GrahamDax ShepardThe lives and tragedies of the Braverman family tree.(103 episodes over 6 seasons) (Mar 2, 2010 – Jan 29, 2015) Beginning with pilot episode, watched every single episode during show's original run.
- CreatorAaron SorkinStarsJeff DanielsEmily MortimerJohn Gallagher Jr.A newsroom undergoes some changes in its workings and morals as a new team is brought in, bringing unexpected results for its existing news anchor.(25 episodes over 3 seasons) (Jun 24, 2012 - Dec 14, 2014)
Beginning with pilot episode, watched every single episode during show's original run. - CreatorAaron SorkinStarsMartin SheenRob LoweAllison JanneyInside the lives of staffers in the West Wing of the White House.(154 episodes over 5 seasons) (Sep 22, 1999 – May 14, 2006)
Have seen all 154 episodes. Started watching the show during (I think) its 3rd season (or so) and watched most episodes during the remainder of show's original run up until the series finale. Began watching missed episodes from previous seasons in syndication concurrently with new episodes up until the series finale, after which I continued watching missed episodes in syndication until I had seen all 154 episodes per my checklist of episodes. - CreatorsRoseanne BarrMatt WilliamsStarsRoseanne BarrJohn GoodmanLaurie MetcalfA revival of the popular 1990s sitcom "Roseanne," which centered on the everyday life of an American working-class family.(221 episodes over 9 seasons) (Oct 18, 1988 – May 20, 1997)
Beginning with pilot episode, saw perhaps 40% (or so) of 221 episodes with decreasing interest during show's original run. Rediscovered in 2012 in syndication and began to rewatch, eventually using YouTube to start again with pilot and work my way through the entire series to watch what I'd missed and rewatch favorite scenes/episodes. Have now seen seasons 1-8 in their entirety.
Watched the series finale on May 20, 1997, and maybe parts of another episode or 2 of season 9. Not sure if I will ever go back to watch missed season 9 episodes.
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REBOOT
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(10th season = 9 episodes)(Mar 27, 2018 – May 22, 2018)
Watched all 10 episodes during show's original run.
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REBOOTED INTO SPIN-OFF -----> The Conners
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(in 12th season)(Oct 16, 2018 – present)
Watching every single episode during show's original run. - CreatorsDavid CraneMarta KauffmanStarsJennifer AnistonCourteney CoxLisa KudrowFollows the personal and professional lives of six twenty to thirty year-old friends living in the Manhattan borough of New York City.(238 episodes over 10 seasons) (Sep 22, 1994 – May 6, 2004)
Beginning with pilot episode, saw every single episode during the show's original run during seasons 1-8. Missed a number of episodes during season 9, and a couple of episodes during season 10. I have probably missed a dozen or so (of the 238) episodes and will probably try and watch them someday on Netflix, etc. - CreatorsLarry DavidJerry SeinfeldStarsJerry SeinfeldJulia Louis-DreyfusMichael RichardsThe continuing misadventures of neurotic New York City stand-up comedian Jerry Seinfeld and his equally neurotic New York City friends.(174 episodes over 9 seasons) (July 5, 1989 – May 14, 1998)
Have seen every episode with a couple of possible exceptions (perhaps 3 or so). Started watching in the middle of about the 3rd season and continued watching up until the series finale, occasionally missing an episode. I tried to catch any missed episodes in syndication, and will probably try and watch any missed episodes someday on Netflix, etc. - CreatorsChuck LorreSteven MolaroStarsIain ArmitageZoe PerryLance BarberMeet a child genius named Sheldon Cooper (already seen as an adult in The Big Bang Theory (2007)) and his family. Some unique challenges face Sheldon, who is socially impaired.(in 3rd season (19-20)) (Sep 25, 2017 - present)
Beginning with pilot episode, have seen every single episode (44 through end of season 2) during show's original run. - CreatorBarbara HallStarsTéa LeoniTim DalyErich BergenA political drama which looks into the life of the Secretary of State as she tries to balance work with family.(120 episodes over 6 seasons) (Sep 21, 2014 - Dec 8, 2019)
Beginning with pilot episode, watched every single episode during show's original run.. - CreatorsEric KripkeShawn RyanStarsAbigail SpencerMatt LanterMalcolm BarrettA team including Professor Lucy Preston, her bodyguard Wyatt Logan and engineer Rufus Carlin go back in time to capture Garcia Flynn after he steals a time machine to change American history.(28 episodes over 2 seasons including 2-hr/2-part movie) (Oct 3, 2016 - Dec 20, 2018)
Beginning with pilot episode, watched every single episode during show's original run.
Introduced show to wife in 2023 and rewatched entire series with her. - CreatorTheresa RebeckStarsDebra MessingJack DavenportKatharine McPheeMore drama occurs behind the scenes than on stage, as the team prepares an ambitious Broadway musical on the life of Marilyn Monroe.(32 episodes over 2 seasons) (Feb 6, 2012 – May 26, 2013)
Beginning with pilot episode, saw all 32 episodes during show's original run. - CreatorPeter MorganStarsClaire FoyOlivia ColmanImelda StauntonFollows the political rivalries and romances of Queen Elizabeth II's reign and the events that shaped Britain for the second half of the 20th century.(in 3rd season (2019))
(Nov 4, 2016)(Dec 8, 2017)(___, 2019)
Have seen all 20 episodes to date. - CreatorBernard SladeStarsShirley JonesDavid CassidySusan DeyThe humorous adventures of a family of pop musicians.(96 episodes over 4 seasons) (Sep 25, 1970 – Mar 23, 1974)
Tried to watch every episode when I was a kid, but missed several due to dad having control of only tv in the house.
Watched/Re-Watched entire series (mostly via streaming) streaming from 2021-23. - CreatorSherwood SchwartzStarsRobert ReedFlorence HendersonAnn B. DavisThe misadventures of a large family united when a widower and a widow marry.(117 episodes over 5 seasons) (Sep 26, 1969 – Mar 8, 1974)
Saw all 117 episodes when I was a kid, mostly in reruns after school.
Also watched (and loved) the following versions:
The Brady Girls Get Married (1981)
A Very Brady Christmas (1988)
The Bradys (1990)
Day by Day: "A Very Brady Episode" (1989)
A Very Brady Renovation (2019)
Watched a few episodes, but would still like to watch entire series someday:
The Brady Bunch Variety Hour (1976–77)
The Brady Brides (1981) - CreatorLeslie StevensStarsKevin ConwayAlex DiakunEric Schneider"The Outer Limits" is a science fiction anthology series, with Kevin Conway providing the voice of "Control Voice".(152 episodes over 7 seasons) (Mar 26, 1995 – Jan 18, 2002)
Watched all 152 episodes between 1995-2013. - CreatorsRick BermanMichael PillerJeri TaylorStarsKate MulgrewRobert BeltranRoxann DawsonPulled to the far side of the galaxy, where the Federation is seventy-five years away at maximum warp speed, a Starfleet ship must cooperate with Maquis rebels to find a way home.(170 episodes over 7 seasons) (Jan 16, 1995 – May 23, 2001)
Beginning with pilot episode, saw all 170 episodes during show's original run. - CreatorWilliam BlinnStarsDick Van PattenLani O'GradyConnie NeedhamThis comedy drama focused on a family with eight very independent children.(112 episodes over 5 seasons) (Mar 15, 1977 - Aug 29, 1981)
Saw 'most' of the episodes during the show's original run when I was a kid. - CreatorSeth MacFarlaneStarsSeth MacFarlaneAdrianne PalickiPenny Johnson JeraldSet 400 years in the future, the crew of the U.S.S. Orville continue their mission of exploration, navigating both the mysteries of the universe, and the complexities of their own interpersonal relationships.(in 3rd season (19-20)) (Sep 10, 2017 - present)
Beginning with pilot episode, have seen every single episode (26 through end of season 2) during show's original run. - CreatorAaron SorkinStarsJosh CharlesPeter KrauseFelicity HuffmanCasey McCall and Dan Rydell are sports anchors and best friends on "Sports Night", a nightly cable program.(45 episodes in 2 seasons) (Sep 22, 1998 - May 16, 2000)
Binge watched all 45 episodes in 2015 - CreatorPaul FeigStarsLinda CardelliniJohn Francis DaleyJames FrancoA high school mathlete starts hanging out with a group of burnouts while her younger brother navigates his freshman year.(18 episodes in 1 season) (Sep 25, 1999 - Oct 17, 2000)
Binge watched all 18 episodes in 2012 - CreatorJudd ApatowStarsJay BaruchelCarla GalloCharlie HunnamCollege freshman Steve Karp, his girlfriend and their fellow dormmates embark on one of the greatest experiences of their lives. Unfortunately for Steve, his lonely and recently divorced father is tagging along for the ride.(17 episodes in 1 season) (Sep 25, 2001 - Mar 12, 2002)(1 unaired)
Binge watched all 17 episodes in 2012
