[lelio]

I would add in HBO's "The Wire" too. Engaging storyline, no preachy "drugs are bad" or "drug dealers are just misunderstood" lines. Their 6 Feet Under is good as well.

That, the Simpsons, and 24 is about all I need to watch.

Well except for Melrose Place reruns mornings on E / Style. Yes, I am hopelessly addicted to that show. Anyone care to fill me in on why Peter's face was cutup? I'm guessing it was an altercation with Kyle, whose soon to be ex-wife he's sleeping with, and Kyle just found out that she's Peter's long dead ex-wife's sister.

PBS's Frontline is usually really good as well.

[SunStar]

I would add in HBO's "The Wire" too. Engaging storyline, no preachy "drugs are bad" or "drug dealers are just misunderstood" lines. Their 6 Feet Under is good as well.

I agree with this choice. I was trying to name network shows besides 24 and NYPD Blue.

When it comes to non-network shows, I also like plenty on Comedy Central, FX and other networks, including:

Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn
The Shield
The Sopranos (whenever HBO decides to air new episodes)