TOP 5 TV SHOWS OF 2008
TSF’s BEST OF 2008 AWARDS
Compiling a list of the best TV shows of 2008 is pretty difficult given the amount of time one must devote to an entire season of a TV series. I didn’t have that much time in 2008, but I did get the chance to check out the following 5 shows and pronounce them the 5 best of 2008.
A few of these shows weren’t new in 2008, but they did have great seasons that either started or ended this year, which makes them eligible for the list.
5. DEXTER
Dexter stars Michael C. Hall, formerly of HBO’s Six Feet Under fame, who is one of the best television actors of the 21st century. The main character, Dexter, works in the crime lab of the Miami police department by day, but a killer by night - killing the very serial killers that he hunts during the day. A great plot with a likable cast make this show one of the best of 2008.
4. MAD MEN
Mad Men is the best television drama series of 2008. The show follows the lives of prestigious New York ad salesmen in this perfect time piece. Addicting and fun to watch, this show is very unique and has some of the best writing of any show over the last few years.
3. TOP CHEF
Bravo’s Top Chef first crossed my radar in 2008 and immediately became the staple of my Wednesday nights. Rarely do I enjoy reality television as much as this cooking competition between amateur chefs from all over the country vying for the title of “Top Chef”. Professional chef Tom Colicchio and the beautiful model/TV personality Padma Laksmi make the perfect judges on a show with plenty of drama and great competition.
2. 30 ROCK
Equally as funny as Californication, although not as risque, this show is hysterical. Laughing out loud at Alec Baldwin is commonplace and the star-studded cast makes every episode of 30 Rock a must see. Tina Fey and Tracy Morgan round out a cast of comedic geniuses. 30 Rock did not disappoint in 2008.
1. CALIFORNICATION
Californication’s first season (2007) was one of the best debut seasons in television history and it’s only fitting that the show’s second season would start where the last left off. This show is outstanding and one of the best comedies of the last 10+ years. Raunchy, guiltless, and unforgiving writing brings the best out of this extraordinary cast that leads TV’s best of 2008 list.
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Great list. I definately agree with Top Chef Tom Colluchio is gorgeous, and Padma is so cool calm and collected as she cuts their throat metaphorically speaking.
Most other hosts in reality tv shows when eliminating people do it in an apologetic way but not Padma.
Love Californication, and I am going to have to buy Mad Men.
I really like 30 Rock, but it is such an overrated show. The Office deserves to be on this list.
Sons of Anarchy is #6 right?
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