my tv top ten

Ok, so Greg and I watch a lot of TV. We are still trying to get through all the saved shows on our DVR from when we were on vacation. I got to thinking (which I sometimes do) that with the new Fall TV season upon us, I should make a list of my top 10 favorite shows that are currently on right now. (That's why Lost and Project Runway aren't listed). These are my must not miss shows. And ok, yeah, I listed 11 (there's a tie at #10). It's my blog and I can do whatever I want.

1. Friday Night Lights (NBC) I know that I've sung the praises of this show before, but you people are still not watching it. The acting is incredible. How it wasn't nominated for an Emmy astounds me. And Connie Britton, who plays the coach's wife, is probably the most realistic and well acted role on television. We watched the season premier at the beach last week. She nearly had me in tears. I was trying hard to keep the tears at bay in front of the other guys. You MUST watch this show.

2. 30 Rock (NBC) It actually won the Emmy for best comedy. There is, in fact, hilarity around every corner. And an incredible ensemble cast led by Tina Fey and Alec Baldwin. But the true star is Kenneth the Page. He steals every scene he is in. I watched the first season on DVD when I was sick last month. It was so much fun, I think it helped in my recovery.

3. The Office (NBC) When Michael hit Meredith with his car in the season opener, Greg and I had to rewind it several times to see it again and again. Then when he organized the Michael Scott's Dunder Mifflin Scranton Meredith Palmer Memorial Celebrity Rabies Awareness Pro-Am Fun Run Race for the Cure. I mean come on, that's some funny stuff. What's even funnier was that the race course wasn't circular. So the end of the race was quite a distance from the office. Oh, and I really like Jim and Pam together. Though I'm sure they will be torn apart.

4. Brothers and Sisters (ABC) Sappy? Yes, and unapologetically so. And I think that's what I love most about it. Well that, and Sally Field. She can chew up some scenery with the best of them. Also, there's the gay brother that has encompassed just about every feeling that I've had in my process of coming out and being true to myself. Except for that whole dating a celebrity thing. Though Greg will always be the biggest star in my universe.

5. Chuck (NBC) A fun new show with an adorable "every-dude" playing the lead. It's my favorite new show of the season. I thought my favorite was going to Bionic Woman. The first episode was good, but the last episode was not at all as good as the first. It has been removed from our DVR recording list. (And of course, replaced with another show on in the same time slot.)

6. Reaper (CW) Yep, the CW. It's the very first show that I have watched on the CW. It's also fun, in a similar to Chuck, kind of way. In this show a guy finds out that his well meaning parents sold his soul to the devil when he was very young. Now the Devil has him finding escapees from Hell and sending them back to Hell where they belong. I know, it sounds weird, but it works as a very entertaining show. Tyler Labine plays his best bud, sidekick and provides a great deal of the comic relief.

7. How I Met Your Mother (CBS) If Friends was made today, this is what it would be like. HIMYM is just one of those shows with a perfect ensemble cast. Neil Patrick Harris as Barney is a highlight. I read earlier this fall that Robin Sparkles may make a return. Oh please, let that be true. I need a new song to replace "Let's go to the Mall," in my head.

8. Dirty Sexy Money (ABC) Trashy and really delightful. And it brings Peter Krause (Six Feet Under) back to television.

9. Big Bang Theory (CBS) This show took the time slot of one of my favorite show from last year The Class. But I still really like this show. It's all about flying your "freak/nerd" flag. Also stars Darlene's boyfriend from Roseanne. And he doesn't seem to age. Could he be the Dick Clark of our generation?

10. (tie) Martha (Syndication) and Barefoot Contessa (Food Network) Oh, my two queens of domesticity. Martha's finally found her groove on her talk/instructional show. Finally, a little less talk and more demonstration. I think that she is finally to the point in her life where she doesn't take her self too seriously. It just looks like she is having fun. Ina, you make my mouth water with every dish you make on the Barefoot Contessa. And I love meeting all of your fellow snobby friends that you invite over for lunch. Your husband Jeffery is truly a lucky man. Ina, please continue to wave you "pretentious" flag. I heart you.