Jenny in Florida Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 So, I was just browsing the headlines at Yahoo and noticed a link to a list of the 25 most popular TV shows. http://tv.yahoo.com/falltv/most-popular Now I know why I don't watch more. There is, literally, not one of the shows on that list that I watch regularly. Full disclosure: My husband watches House, and I am sometimes in the room while it is on, but I rarely see any espisode all the way through. We have watched Heroes, but have skipped several episodes and finally took it off our scheduled recordings list. I tried two or three episodes of Fringe and decided it wasn't for me. Of the remaining 22 shows listed, I've never watched a single episode of 20 of them. The other two (The Office and 30 Rock) are shows I tried when they first came on and just didn't get into. So, really, am I the only one who admits to watching TV but doesn't like these "most popular" shows? Gosh, no wonder I feel so out of things! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plucky Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Those are the top 25? I only watch 2 of them, The Office and 30 Rock. No wonder I feel like there is never anything worth watching. I'm obviously not part of a target audience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 We don't get any TV channels, so I couldn't watch even if I wanted to. Lessee, I've seen The Simpsons and SNL, but not for about 10 years, so I do hit two on the list. :) I keep meaning to rent House because I love Hugh Laurie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyBlueLobsters Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 I watch CSI and The Office on that list.....Lost isn't on there?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaik76 Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 We watch: House Family Guy The Office Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (it's very moving) The Simpsons Dh watches Fringe. I don't watch all of those every week, but I do watch them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAR120C Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Of those I only watch House and The Simpsons... and both of those I only watch in reruns -- never the new episodes. I do watch TV, but it's much more likely something "odd"... there are a few BBC and PBS shows I really like, and lots of stuff on DVD. :) I'm just not committed enough to watch a whole series in its first run! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Atl Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 I only watch two, Heroes and CSI. Dh watches Entourage & House. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 You aren't the only one. Of those 25, I've only watched Grey's semi regular and made the decision this past week to not watch it any more due to the prevailing, overwhelming glorification of immorality. Shudder. Anyway, I have watched a few Housewives episodes, but same issue there... I like House Hunters, Law and Order, Cold Case, Without a Trace....and Food Network. Makes me feel good that I don't watch mainstream. In general that is positive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3lilreds in NC Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 I like House, but we don't watch it regularly. We like NCIS (love Mark Harmon), Criminal Minds, Supernatural, Ghost Whisperer, Numbers. Sometimes CSI NY, but not the other CSIs. I like Cold Case and Without A Trace, but I think Without A Trace has changed nights and I usually miss it now. Dh likes The Unit; it's not my favorite. We LOVE Monk and Psych when they are on - dh records them at work. Clearly I am not a member of a target audience, either. We also don't have cable so that makes a difference I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 How many of those do I watch regularly? NONE Of the 25, I have watched a full episode of only 4 of them. We mostly watch Discovery channel and Food Network (and the kids like Nick or Disney). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela H in Texas Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 (edited) Wow....I'm surprised at the list. Most of those aren't things I would bother catching if I could. I do watch Extreme Makeover Home Edition most weeks. I am not home to catch House but might if I were home. Most of those shows I wouldn't watch because of being 1)soap opera-ish 2)having an extreme amount of immodesty/immorality 3)having to do with violence I'm really trying to stay away from things God hates. Edited November 3, 2008 by 2J5M9K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKs Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 I have to say that I have not watched a single episode, or part of an episode, of any of those shows. I don't watch network TV. Most of the stuff I watch is on PBS or BBC America, or DVD from Netflix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 I have only watch a full episode of 4 of those listed. My DH likes CSI, but it gives me the creeps. Give me HGTV or TLC any day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicksMama-Zack's Mama Too Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 I only watch House and 30 Rock via Netflix. If I try to watch tv with commercials, I lose interest. It's like being constantly interrupted by the kids!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly IN Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 (edited) wow...those are the top 25?? I only watch one which is CSI. Now I haven't watched it for about 6 months because it is on very late for me (I work at nights). Dh doesn't watch any on the list. We mainly watch Food Network, HGTV, TLC and Fox news. Holly Edited November 3, 2008 by Holly IN fix typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey in TX Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 I like soap style drama, so watch Grey's Anatomy and Desperate Housewives. None of those shows can be watched by my kiddos as it's all too adult content. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragons in the flower bed Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 So, really, am I the only one who admits to watching TV but doesn't like these "most popular" shows? Gosh, no wonder I feel so out of things! My DP also likes House. I tease him that he'll watch anything with a know-it-all in it. I like the Simpsons a lot but haven't bothered in years to even so much as figure out when it's on. I figure I'll catch it on DVD when the kids are grown. Right now I'd rather watch them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer3141 Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 We watch House and Law and Order on DVDs. That's about it. I don't even know more than half of the "top 25." I did watch one episode of Crusoe at my parents' home and found it fairly painful to view. Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill- OK Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 ...but Heroes and The Office are the only two I regularly watch. And Heroes is on shaky ground with me, right now. (I personally believe they've jumped the shark...my last blog post even mentions this, lol). Love, love, love The Office, though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 (edited) America's Next Top Model is number 1? Really? REALLY? I just...can't believe it. Out of that list, I love CSI, but tend to watch it online because our kids are night owls who are still up around that time. I've always watched SNL sporadically, but have watched regularly this season because they've been on fire with the political stuff. We also watch Heroes, although I think Jill's analysis— And Heroes is on shaky ground with me, right now. (I personally believe they've jumped the shark...my last blog post even mentions this, lol). —is spot on. The rest? Meh. ETA: I forgot that I actually like The Office a LOT, but find it painful to watch. Every time I catch an episode, though, I wonder why I don't watch it more often! Edited November 3, 2008 by melissel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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