Tim the Slipperman's Favorite TV Shows of All Time
by tim_the_slipperman | created - 21 Nov 2012 | updated - 21 Nov 2012 | PublicMy all-time favorite shows on television. As with my other lists, this one may be subject to change.
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1. Mystery Science Theater 3000 (1988–1999)
TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi
In the not-too-distant future Joel Robinson is held captive by Dr. Forrester and TV's Frank, forced to watch B-Grade movies on the Satellite of Love with the help of his robot friends: Cambot, Gypsy, Tom Servo and Crow T. Robot.
Stars: Joel Hodgson, Michael J. Nelson, Trace Beaulieu, Kevin Murphy
Votes: 25,850
2. The Six Million Dollar Man (1974–1978)
TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
After a severely injured test pilot is rebuilt with nuclear-powered bionic limbs and implants, he serves as an intelligence agent.
Stars: Lee Majors, Richard Anderson, Martin E. Brooks, Lindsay Wagner
Votes: 12,939
3. The Prisoner (1967–1968)
TV-PG | 1,010 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
After he resigns, a secret agent is abducted and taken to what looks like an idyllic village, but is actually a bizarre prison. He refuses to give his warders information while attempting to escape.
Stars: Patrick McGoohan, Angelo Muscat, Peter Swanwick, Peter Brace
Votes: 15,038
4. Garfield and Friends (1988–1995)
TV-G | 30 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Stories about Garfield the cat, Odie the dog, their owner Jon and the trouble they get into, and Orson the Pig and his adventures on a farm with fellow farm animals.
Stars: Lorenzo Music, Thom Huge, Gregg Berger, Howard Morris
Votes: 13,235
5. Rocko's Modern Life (1993–1996)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
The wacky misadventures of an Australian wallaby and his friends as he finishes his transition to American life.
Stars: Carlos Alazraqui, Tom Kenny, Charlie Adler, Mr. Lawrence
Votes: 21,594
6. My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic (2010–2020)
TV-Y | 22 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
After learning that her friends, as well as herself, are the magical Elements of Harmony, studious unicorn Twilight Sparkle is sent by her mentor, Princess Celestia, to Ponyville to study the magic of friendship with help from her friends.
Stars: Ashleigh Ball, Tara Strong, Tabitha St. Germain, Andrea Libman
Votes: 22,784
7. South Park (1997– )
TV-MA | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
Follows the misadventures of four irreverent grade-schoolers in the quiet, dysfunctional town of South Park, Colorado.
Stars: Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Isaac Hayes, Mona Marshall
Votes: 405,803
8. Robot Chicken (2001–2022)
TV-MA | 11 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Pop culture references fly thick and fast as stop-motion animation is featured in sketches lampooning everything from television movies to comic books.
Stars: Seth Green, Matthew Senreich, Breckin Meyer, Tom Root
Votes: 46,242
9. MythBusters (2003–2018)
TV-PG | 44 min | Documentary, Mystery, Reality-TV
A weekly documentary in which two Hollywood special effects experts attempt to debunk urban legends by directly testing them.
Stars: Robert Lee, Jamie Hyneman, Adam Savage, Kari Byron
Votes: 54,789
10. Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969–1974)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
The original surreal sketch comedy showcase for the Monty Python troupe.
Stars: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle
Votes: 78,774
11. Wipeout (2008–2014)
TV-PG | 42 min | Comedy, Family, Game-Show
Contestants make their way through a giant obstacle course to win a cash prize.
Stars: John Henson, John Anderson, Jill Wagner, Vanessa Lachey
Votes: 8,204
12. Highlander (1992–1998)
TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Duncan MacLeod is Immortal, and must live in modern society, concealing his true nature while fighting other Immortals.
Stars: Adrian Paul, Stan Kirsch, Jim Byrnes, Peter Wingfield
Votes: 17,807
13. Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends (2004–2009)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
A boy and his beloved imaginary friend are able to stay together at an orphanage of sorts for imaginary friends that children have outgrown to be adopted by new children.
Stars: Keith Ferguson, Grey Griffin, Sean Marquette, Candi Milo
Votes: 24,735
14. Thundercats (1985–1989)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
A team of humanoid cats fight evil in their adopted home world.
Stars: Bob McFadden, Larry Kenney, Earl Hammond, Lynne Lipton
Votes: 19,042
15. Earthworm Jim (1995–1996)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Short, Action
An average Earthworm stumbles upon a supersuit that makes him a superheroic worm!
Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Jeff Bennett, Jim Cummings, Kath Soucie
Votes: 2,282
16. WCG Ultimate Gamer (2009– )
60 min | Reality-TV
Die-hard gamers tough it out in a series of contests to decide who is the ultimate gamer
Stars: Joel Gourdin, Hannah Simone, Faye Mata, Rachel Quirico
Votes: 187
17. The Suite Life of Zack & Cody (2005–2008)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Comedy about identical twins living at the Tipton Hotel with their single mother who is a lounge singer at the hotel.
Stars: Cole Sprouse, Dylan Sprouse, Brenda Song, Ashley Tisdale
Votes: 39,888
18. The A-Team (1983–1987)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
Four Vietnam vets, framed for a crime they didn't commit, help the innocent while on the run from the military.
Stars: George Peppard, Mr. T, Dwight Schultz, Dirk Benedict
Votes: 41,783
19. Regular Show (2010–2017)
TV-PG | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The surreal misadventures of two best friends - a blue jay and a raccoon - as they seek to liven up their mundane jobs as groundskeepers at the local park.
Stars: J.G. Quintel, William Salyers, Sam Marin, Mark Hamill
Votes: 57,610
20. The High Fructose Adventures of Annoying Orange (2012–2014)
TV-PG | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
A television series of the popular YouTube series ''Annoying Orange''. Where Orange (Dane Boedigheimer) goes on an adventure with his friends. His weird friend Nerville (Toby Turner) ... See full summary »
Stars: Dane Boedigheimer, Toby Turner, Justine Ezarik, Bobby Jennings
Votes: 3,453
21. Hellcats (2010–2011)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Drama
The wild world of competitive college cheerleading.
Stars: Aly Michalka, Ashley Tisdale, Robbie Jones, Heather Hemmens
Votes: 10,918
22. Match Game (1973–1990)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Game-Show
The five-day-a-week syndicated successor to the popular CBS game show, where two could compete to match fill-in-the-blank phrases with those of the celebrities.
Stars: Gene Rayburn, Johnny Olson, Brett Somers, Richard Dawson
Votes: 2,472
23. Salute Your Shorts (1991–1992)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Romance
A group of kids at a summer camp, run by the heard-but-never-seen Dr. Kahn, form friendships as they spend time harassing buffoonish camp counselor Kevin "Ug" Lee.
Stars: Trevor Eyster, Danny Cooksey, Michael Bower, Kirk Baily
Votes: 6,074
24. Destroy Build Destroy (2009–2011)
TV-PG | Family, Game-Show
Two teams of 3 battle against one another. First, they destroy each others equipment, then they build it, then they battle and the losing teams creation gets destroyed through cool options.
Stars: Nathalie Neurath, Andrew W.K., Martin Woods, John Hennigan
Votes: 729
25. Mega Man (1994–1995)
TV-Y7 | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Based on the video game series, the robot Mega Man and his dog Rush battle the creations of his father, the scientist Dr. Light, who were corrupted by Light's former partner Dr. Wily and his minions, in an attempt to take over the world.
Stars: Ian James Corlett, Scott McNeil, Jim Byrnes, Terry Klassen
Votes: 1,142
26. American Chopper: The Series (2002–2020)
TV-PG | 60 min | Reality-TV, Sport
Documentary series about the goings-on behind the scenes at Orange County Choppers, a custom motorcycle fabrication company located in Montgomery, New York. The series is also a study of ... See full summary »
Stars: Paul Teutul Sr., Paul Teutul Jr., Michael Teutul, Mike Rowe
Votes: 4,049
27. Dragon Ball Z (1996–2003)
TV-PG | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
With the help of the powerful Dragonballs, a team of fighters led by the saiyan warrior Goku defend the planet earth from extraterrestrial enemies.
Stars: Doc Harris, Christopher Sabat, Scott McNeil, Sean Schemmel
Votes: 147,643
28. The Persuaders! (1971–1972)
60 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Two worlds collide when Lord Brett Sinclair, a titled British man, and Danny Wilde, a Bronx-raised, self-made American, reluctantly join forces to right wrongs and protect the innocent.
Stars: Tony Curtis, Roger Moore, Laurence Naismith, Juliet Harmer
Votes: 5,897
29. GameSpot TV (1998–2022)
TV-14 | 120 min | Comedy, Reality-TV, Talk-Show
Xplay is expanding the conversation with insightful and irreverent explorations into every game worth your time: AAA, indie, mobile, VR, retro - it's all on the table.
Stars: Adam Sessler, Morgan Webb, Blair Herter, Kate Botello
Votes: 1,089
30. Late Show with David Letterman (1993–2015)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
The Late Show with David Letterman is an hour-long weeknight comedy and talk-show broadcast by CBS from the Ed Sullivan Theater on Broadway in New York City.
Stars: David Letterman, Paul Shaffer, Alan Kalter, Biff Henderson
Votes: 14,290
31. The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005–2015)
TV-14 | 40 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Making a satire out of the entire Late Night Show concept Scotsman Craig Ferguson hosts his show with a robot skeleton and a "horse" as his sidekicks. The show features the stereotypical parts of a Late Show, but all in their own, raw way.
Stars: Craig Ferguson, Shadoe Stevens, Josh Robert Thompson, Joseph Bolter
Votes: 11,497
32. Charm School (2007–2009)
Reality-TV
This 'Flavor Of Love' Spin-Off puts the ladies to be trained in proper etiquette and having their social skills put to the test.
Stars: Sharon Osbourne, Riki Rachtman, Brandi Mahon, Daniella Clarke
Votes: 1,118
33. Sailor Moon (1995–2000)
TV-Y | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The magical action-adventures of a teenage girl who learns of her destiny as the legendary warrior Sailor Moon and must band together with the other Sailor Scouts to defend the Earth and Galaxy.
Stars: Susan Roman, Jill Frappier, Katie Griffin, Ron Rubin
Votes: 13,175
35. Press Your Luck (1983–1986)
TV-G | 30 min | Family, Game-Show
A game show where contestents answer trivia questions and then have to gamble their winnings on a randomly flashing game board.
Stars: Peter Tomarken, Rod Roddy, Charlie O'Donnell, John Harlan
Votes: 765
36. PlayMania (2006– )
120 min | Game-Show
A game show where home viewers attempt to solve a series of interactive word games by submitting their answers on line, via text message or by calling a 1-900 number.
Stars: Shandi Finnessey, Melissa Peachey, Angelle Tymon, Jessica York
Votes: 110
37. The Angry Video Game Nerd (2004– )
TV-MA | Action, Comedy
A foul-mouthed nerd reviews bad video games.
Stars: James Rolfe, Mike Matei, Kyle Rogers, Kieran Fallon
Votes: 15,927
38. The Annoying Orange (2009– )
TV-G | 4 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
The capers of an anthropomorphic orange and his friends annoying the heck out of the audience.
Stars: Cristian Hawley, Dane Boedigheimer, Bobby Jennings, Kevin Brueck
Votes: 2,197
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