J-14 Staff Picks: Best TV Shows of the Decade

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As the decade draws to a close, the J-14 staff reflects back on our favorite TV show of the decade:

Sex and the City
"It's the ultimate chick show! What's not to love about four women wandering around New York City trying to figure out life?! I can't wait for the second movie to come out in May!" -- Associate Editor Kim Messina

The O.C.
"That show was so awesome that my friend and I used to text each other as it aired if we weren't in the same room. Plus nothing can beat Seth and Ryan's bromance or Seth's one-liners." -- Assistant Editor Emily Krauser

Family Guy
"It's funny and more rude than anything that was on before it." -- Assistant Art Director Erik Jacobsen

American Idol
"Because where would television and music be without the American Idols?!" -- Photo Assistant Katelyn Mullen

Dawson's Creek (Pictured)
"Not only did it push the envelope with its super quotable portrayal of teens on TV (yes, I kept a list of Dawson's Creek quotes!) -- but if it weren't for this show, Tom Cruise never would have known who Katie Holmes was and Matilda Ledger might not exist." -- Editor-in-Chief Rachel Chang

Freaks and Geeks
"Even though it only lasted one season, it perfectly illustrates how awkward (and funny) high school can be. Plus, it had Seth Rogan and James Franco before Pineapple Express!" -- Photo Director Danielle Kepler

Glee
"I live for this show every Wednesday -- it makes me laugh, cry, and fall in love every episode. And everyone has a little Rachel, Kurt, and Finn in them." -- Editorial Assistant Lisa Raphael

Do you agree or disagree? And what's your pick for best TV show of the decade?

Photo: Courtesy of The WB

25 Comments

Brittanieberry on December 31, 2009 2:46 PM

I think that American Idol is a show that we need to watch and keep on the tv because where would our artists come from..and where would we learn about music.

i love most of those shows

smileyfaith88 on December 31, 2009 7:04 PM

Go Glee

smileyfaith88 on December 31, 2009 7:05 PM

Go Glee!!!!!!!!!!!!

Chowder its cute and so random

OkLaHoMaChIcK on January 1, 2010 12:12 AM

I would have to agree, American Idol! I LOVE YA ADAM!!

i_heart_boys on January 1, 2010 12:38 AM

OOH! I agree Shoelace, I love Chowder!!!
And the rest of the shows are good too!!!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!

harrypotterislove on January 2, 2010 12:37 PM

AHHHHHH! I love Glee! :D

Kaydance86 on January 2, 2010 2:41 PM

I love Glee but almost the opposite of Freaks and Geeks , Degrassi really shows issues of a Teen life and solutions to problems , so i think Degrassi should be on there .

VampireLuvr on January 2, 2010 3:02 PM

WHAT ABOUT VAMPIRE DIARIES?IT ROCKS!!!

LOVE GLEE !

mfedoruk10 on January 2, 2010 11:27 PM

what about the vampire diaries its like the best show ever:P

sidny_lorin on January 3, 2010 12:10 PM

SECRET LIFE OF THE AMERICAN TEENAGER!!!!!

sidny_lorin on January 3, 2010 12:10 PM

oh and Greek and Nitro Circus love them shows!

shawty1147 on January 3, 2010 12:24 PM

Mii fave show is glee. I think it is a wonderful show. Its true that kids shouldn't be embarrased if they are in the glee club. They like to sing and they should be able to do it.

Luv Glee! But secret life of the american teenager should be on there!

My favorite show is Glee!!!! It is a very good show and I think that all the kids in the show are very good at singing!!

I LIKE 7TH HEAVEN

musicluver219 on January 6, 2010 4:13 PM

ONE TREE HILL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

TaylorLautnerNumber1fan on January 6, 2010 7:42 PM

I luvluvluvluvluv The Secret Life Of The American Tennager!!!!!! It is the BEST show out there although inappropriate for younger children this show is filled with drama, intensity, and real world stuff pepul!!! And, Modern Family is hilarious!! I luv it!!! and Glee. Glee rocks!!!!

BellayyCullen1998 on January 6, 2010 10:35 PM

I really see no point in keeping sex in the city its stupid and we do need American teenager and Glee :)

love american idol and glee but JONAS should be on there!!

twilightloveforever51 on January 9, 2010 2:40 AM

the secret life of the american teenager

ilovemileycyrus15 on January 10, 2010 1:30 PM

honestly.
i think that Dawson's Creek is one of the best shows ever. i've seen every episode, twice. i own all the seasons.. i miss that show, looks like i'm gonna have to start watching i again! (:

lunalovegood98 on January 24, 2010 9:06 AM

go glee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! no competition at all!!! glee rocks! total gleek!!!! xoxoxox

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