In the Wee Hours

We’re living in an age of reality TV. Shows like Survivor and Big Brother are bad enough, but it seems that Hollywood thinks that every vapid socialite deserves her own show. Keeping Up with the Kardashians is a great example of this. If you’ve never seen it, don’t worry about it, you’re not missing anything. Anyway, there a many examples of this sort of trash, but I want to focus on what’s actually good on TV…or at least what I think is good. So here is a list of my top picks of the best shows on TV…or at least on basic cable:

1. Anthony Bourdain’s No Reservations…Bourdain is a New York chef who travels the world, experiencing the food and customs of other cultures. And he’s smart!

2. Family Guy…Just about the funniest show on TV. It’s not smart, but it’s great for a fit of the giggles.

3. Rick Steve’s Europe…Who can resist this guy? He shows us the little-seen parts of Europe and he’s so geeky it makes me smile! And he’s from Edmonds!

4. Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives…This is an addictive show on Food Network that showcases some of America’s most, well, American diners. Every time I watch, I have a hankering for a burger and some fries. And I don’t even like burgers!

5. Law & Order: Criminal Intent…I think that this is the best Law & Order franchise. Plus, they brought back Chris Noth. What could be better!

There are a lot of other great shows on TV, but too often, we’re barraged by more and more crappy shows. I love shows that make me laugh, or teach me something. If you like, you can leave me a comment and let me know what your favorite shows are, because I’m always willing to try something new!