Your fave TV shows (free to air)

[danielcanberra]

Has anyone noticed just how bad free to air T.V has became. Its shocking It bores me to tears especally the those stupid Pro active ad's and anything that is similar to it. The weekends are the worst times to watch T.V They don't even show live games of the ING cup these days I cant wait for the footy season to start at least that is something to watch. Theres is nothing on these days except yank crappy "comedy" shows during the morning and in the afternoons you have a choice between soap opras cooking shows or my danoz direct ******** its shocking what would you like to see come back on T.v?

Hmmm.... so I was thinking perhaps we could start a new thread and recommend to others which TV shows we enjoy

Mine are
- Smallville (http://thewb.warnerbros.com/shows/smallville) (on at the moment, Ch 10 Fridays at 7.30pm)
- Supernatural (http://thewb.warnerbros.com/shows/supernatural)
- Prison Break (http://thewb.warnerbros.com/shows/supernatural)
- Battlestar Galactica (http://www.scifi.com/battlestar/) (remake)
- Doctor Who (http://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho/)

- Tripping Over (http://trippingover.ten.com.au/) (joint UK/Aus production, Ch 10 Wednesdays at 8.30pm) has also been really good

[roostersgal4eva]

Oz
CSI - All three
Law and Order: SVU
Num3ers
All Saints
Crossing Jordan

[*Danni*]

See my ALL TIME FAVOURITE/TOTALL ADDICTED TO IT tv show started out on free to air in the mid to late 80's on the ABC, now the only way I can see it is on Foxtel. Eastenders. Can't help myself, I'm a tragic. I once spent 6 or 7 hours lying on the couch at LadyLawerence's house watching videos of it her mum had just sent from the UK because we were so far behind it all here.

So of course I have discovered the joys of Foxtel. And just for example, every one of roostergal's fave shows, are now or have been on Foxtel. It means if I miss an episode or 2 during teh footy season - which really tends to happen more often than I like - I can catch up over summer watching them all again on paytv.

A couple of weeks ago I would have said House was my fave fta show, but now it's starting on foxtel. Along with Desperate Housewives and Lost, god this is going to be a great tv summer if I can't bear any more cricket on tv!

[danielcanberra]

See my ALL TIME FAVOURITE/TOTALL ADDICTED TO IT tv show started out on free to air in the mid to late 80's on the ABC, now the only way I can see it is on Foxtel. Eastenders. Can't help myself, I'm a tragic. I once spent 6 or 7 hours lying on the couch at LadyLawerence's house watching videos of it her mum had just sent from the UK because we were so far behind it all here.

You are a tragic. What about Coro Street? I think that one is better though I haven't seen an episode in years... time for another UK visit I think.

[lionlova]

Rove Live (I know ppl dont find him funny, but I do)
The O.C (when i feel like it)
House
Before The Game

BTW: i'm 14, so don't bag my choices :p

[*Danni*]

Rove Live (I know ppl dont find him funny, but I do)
The O.C (when i feel like it)
House
Before The Game

BTW: i'm 14, so don't bag my choices :p

Hey you are close to the same age as my son, and I watch those same shows with or without him. No chance of me bagging your choices!

[lioness]

Lost
E.R.
Border Security (hahaha I know, I just like it for some reason :o )
Home and Away
All Saints
Two and a Half Men

I think that's about it.....

[roostersgal4eva]

Rove Live (I know ppl dont find him funny, but I do)
The O.C (when i feel like it)
House
Before The Game

BTW: i'm 14, so don't bag my choices :p
I dont care if some people dont find rove funny - I love Rove Live

[toddy]

Lost
E.R.
Border Security (hahaha I know, I just like it for some reason :o )
Home and Away
All Saints
Two and a Half Men

I think that's about it.....


Agreed very funny show, dissapointed i didnt catch onto it earlier...

[black_hart]

CSI-all
Collectors
Criminal Intent
House
Monk
Futurama
Enterprise

[roostersgal4eva]

ZOMG how could I forget Futurama :eek:

[lioness]

Agreed very funny show, dissapointed i didnt catch onto it earlier...I have to admit, I didn't get into it the first time around, we hired season one and I loved it so I've been a devoted fan from that point on. :o

[danielcanberra]

- The Glass House (http://www.abc.net.au/glasshouse/)
- Chaser's War on Everything (http://www.abc.net.au/tv/chaser/war/)

[lion_gooner]

mine are really only neighbours and big brother when its on and of course the footy

[Warwick]

mine are really only neighbours and big brother when its on and of course the footy
Sorry gooner, but if i could choose to have my eyes gouged out with a rusted spoon, or watch either of those shows, i would choose the spoon.

[lion_gooner]

hahahah thats a good way to put it but i hardly watch any free to air tv i always watch foxtel

[sherminator]

Ummm...uhhh...hmmm :rolleyes: Let me think...

Oz (Go roostersgal *high 5*)
The Glass House
Rockwiz
House

I don't watch alot of TV, but I try make an effort to see atleast 2 of these shows a week. :cool:

Oz is by far the greatest mentioned. :D

[sherminator]

ZOMG how could I forget Futurama :eek:


Lol, before I saw your post with Oz in it (I was typing mine out when I saw it) I was thinking 'ZOMG no one has Oz down!'

You made my day..TWICE! :p

[danielcanberra]

Ummm...uhhh...hmmm :rolleyes: Let me think...

Oz (Go roostersgal *high 5*)
The Glass House
Rockwiz
House

I don't watch alot of TV, but I try make an effort to see atleast 2 of these shows a week. :cool:

Oz is by far the greatest mentioned. :D

What? I would never let my 14 year old stay up that late and watch such a show (that is if I had a 14 year old kid...). Yeah, is a gritty and well made show though. You're probably far more mature and sensible than most 14 year olds.

[The Flying Belgian]

Family Guy
Mythbusters
Curb Your Enthusiasm (OK I watch it on Foxtel, but it was on FTA at one stage)
Scrubs

[lion_gooner]

i suppose you can count south park as a free to air show DAMN i love that show :D

[scott522]

charmed
supernatural
spicks and specks
jamie oliver

[Warwick]

charmed
supernatural
spicks and specks
jamie oliver
How could you Scotty? Can we blame you on why he is on all the time?

Mine would be:
Thank God You're Here
The Simpsons
Family Guy
Any decent British comedy that gets a run (all time favourite show is Dad's Army)

[The Flying Belgian]

How could you Scotty? Can we blame you on why he is on all the time?


Jamie's orright my little fruitbat, once you get past the vampire's fang and all of 'is flash rusty gates, you can settle down on the Italian loafer and watch some sweet beer belly. Orright?

[scott522]

Jamie's orright my little fruitbat, once you get past the vampire's fang and all of 'is flash rusty gates, you can settle down on the Italian loafer and watch some sweet beer bully. Orright?

Cheers yeah?
Lubbly jubbly !:p

Sorry guys but I love him to bits!
As an avid cook, have all his books and dvd's -
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Scott522 now goes and sits in the naughty corner with her back to the forum
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[Chezwick]

Sorry gooner, but if i could choose to have my eyes gouged out with a rusted spoon, or watch either of those shows, i would choose the spoon.

Same.

If I wanted to watch enclosed animals, I'd go to a zoo, not watch bloody Big Brother :mad:

[danielcanberra]

charmed
supernatural
spicks and specks
jamie oliver

I started watching Charmed too and thought Shannen Doherty was really cool, until I realised that at the same time every episode, the demon was vanquished and the sisters lived happily ever after.

Now I am too embarrassed to admit that I ever watched it.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/d/db/Charmed_Season_1_Promo-2.jpg/230px-Charmed_Season_1_Promo-2.jpg
Piper, Prue and Phoebe (whinge whinge whinge)

I thought Beverly Hills 90210 was much better.

[roostersgal4eva]

Lol, before I saw your post with Oz in it (I was typing mine out when I saw it) I was thinking 'ZOMG no one has Oz down!'

You made my day..TWICE!
I love both of them :D - Oz is so gritty and it has my favorite actor, Christoper Meloni...how he doesn't have a Emmy yet is beyond me

And TGYH is sooooooo funny

And anyone that disses Jamie gotta mess with me!!

:D

[Ashli]

What? I would never let my 14 year old stay up that late and watch such a show (that is if I had a 14 year old kid...). Yeah, is a gritty and well made show though. You're probably far more mature and sensible than most 14 year olds.

You think that til you hear his idea for a road trip :p

[danielcanberra]

Cheers yeah?
Lubbly jubbly !:p

Sorry guys but I love him to bits!
As an avid cook, have all his books and dvd's -
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Scott522 now goes and sits in the naughty corner with her back to the forum
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Pukka tucker! Did you see that humdinger of a tray he uses?

I stopped after the third book when I realised I had not used a single recipe from any of them...

He is much better than that Nigella Lawson. I'd cringe everytime she wielded a knife. That lady seriously cannot cut or chop properly... (but she knows how to lick a bowl...;))

Now here is a cookbook to tower over all other cookbooks (my pride and joy)
http://ec3.images-amazon.com/images/P/1579651070.01._SS500_SCLZZZZZZZ_V1056523201_.gif

[campbell]

I love
House
Criminal Intent
Scrubs
Family Guy
The Cricket

[armagedon ready]

The Insiders
The Offsiders
Lateline
Fourcorners
The Chaser
Spicks and Specks
Lost
Six Feet Under (Was addicted to this)
The Sopranos
Friday nights on ABC
Criminal minds


You watch a lot of TV when you cant read.

[John]

The Insiders
The Offsiders
Lateline
Fourcorners
The Chaser
Spicks and Specks
Lost
Six Feet Under (Was addicted to this)http://www.hbo.com/img/core_template/spacer.gif
The Sopranos
Friday nights on ABC
Criminal minds


You watch a lot of TV when you cant read.

Me too. Watched from the first to the last. The final episode was emotional. I suspect if it was repeated I just may not be able to watch it.

http://www.channel4.com/entertainment/tv/microsites/S/sixfeetunder/images/sixfeet_10_113x84.jpg


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[sherminator]

What? I would never let my 14 year old stay up that late and watch such a show (that is if I had a 14 year old kid...). Yeah, is a gritty and well made show though. You're probably far more mature and sensible than most 14 year olds.

I'd like to think so...

[armagedon ready]

Me too. Watched from the first to the last. The final episode was emotional. I suspect if it was repeated I just may not be able to watch it.

http://www.channel4.com/entertainment/tv/microsites/S/sixfeetunder/images/sixfeet_10_113x84.jpg


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So many episodes had a moment when I felt as though someone had pulled a trapdoor out from under me. The women in this show were amazing.

[danielcanberra]

Anything with Jennifer Love Hewitt (http://www.jenniferlovehewittonline.com/)

;)

[roostersgal4eva]

loz

I do like watching Ghost Wisperer too :)

ill make u a deal - u get Jen and I will have her onscreen hubby (yuuuuuuumm) :D

[*Danni*]

The Insiders
The Offsiders
Lateline
Fourcorners
The Chaser
Spicks and Specks
Lost
Six Feet Under (Was addicted to this)
The Sopranos
Friday nights on ABC
Criminal minds


You watch a lot of TV when you cant read.


OMG how could I have forgotten to mention this show! I LOVE it!!! It drives everyone else in the house nuts -me glued to the tv yelling out the answers or singing along trying to get the answers.........I LOVE it!

[*Danni*]

Yeah, and Ghost Whisperer too................another one that I forgot about. That last episode with the '6th sense' twist after the plane crash........great episode!

[danielcanberra]

On SBS - Wednesday's at 7.30pm

Food Safari (http://www21.sbs.com.au/foodsafari/)

Last week's episode was on Moroccan food. Tonight's is Malaysian.

Next week, Portuguese food.

Definitely going to try out the Moroccan chicken tajine, and the Malaysian Rendang...

This show is torture!

[danielcanberra]

The Loop (http://www.fox.com/theloop/) (on Seven/Prime Thursdays at 8pm) is hilarious.

[roostersgal4eva]

Does anyone watch Midsummer Night Murders on ABC

I'm also watching a Doco on ABS on Thursday Nights called Race to Dakar - it follows the fortunes of three British Riders that compeated in Last years Dakar Rally

Oh and are they any Iron Chef Fans - Classic :D

Great stuff

[Warwick]

Iron Chef is great.

Iron Chef vs. Sydney Swans game = Iron Chef all the way. The footy just can't compete with that sort of competition. I was very tempted to switch over during the Carlton and Richmond games last year.

[Snuka]

Me too. Watched from the first to the last. The final episode was emotional. I suspect if it was repeated I just may not be able to watch it.

http://www.channel4.com/entertainment/tv/microsites/S/sixfeetunder/images/sixfeet_10_113x84.jpg


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Gotta join the Six Feet under appreciation corner. Loved the show when I was in Oz, of course i'm very behind now.

Just if anyone's interested, although i'm not sure it's on FTA in Oz, but have just finished watching the 1st series of 'Dexter', starring Michael C Hall (David in 6 Feet Under).

I'm out of the loop with what's on FTA in Oz so sorry if they're not, but a couple of shows that I would recommend (ie. my recent favourites) if you can get on DVD (or through other unmentionable means on the internet) are...

Weeds
Entourage
Heroes
Deadwood

*edit: Also, Clone Wars is an animated series set between the 2nd & 3rd episodes of the latest starwars movies and is infinitely better than the movies themselves.

[danielcanberra]

My new favourite show, Heroes (http://www.nbc.com/Heroes/) on 7 (Prime in regional areas), Wednesdays at 8.30pm

[Warwick]

My new favourite show, Heroes (http://www.nbc.com/Heroes/) on 7 (Prime in regional areas), Wednesdays at 8.30pm
I think it is just a poorer version of Lost. But then again, i have only seen the first episode.

[roostersgal4eva]

I seeing all the good shows come back and ive gotta wait another two weeks before All Saints starts......arrrrrgh

I watch this great series on SBS on Sunday nights called Inspector Montalbano - based in Sicily - its in italian with subtitles but i get a laugh every week

Any Fans?

[Warwick]

I'm more of an Inspector Rex fan myself.

[armagedon ready]

I seeing all the good shows come back and ive gotta wait another two weeks before All Saints starts......arrrrrgh

I watch this great series on SBS on Sunday nights called Inspector Montalbano - based in Sicily - its in italian with subtitles but i get a laugh every week

Any Fans?

My soulmate finds him facinating.
I'm an Inspector Rex fan myself, even now that I am unable to read the sub-titles I know what the dog is saying.:D :D

[danielcanberra]

I think it is just a poorer version of Lost. But then again, i have only seen the first episode.

I gave up on Lost last year and missed all of the second season.

I was getting frustrated that they had not been rescued.

[roostersgal4eva]

My soulmate finds him facinating.
I'm an Inspector Rex fan myself, even now that I am unable to read the sub-titles I know what the dog is saying.:D :D
your soul mate is right - he is a fascinating character....too kind hearted to be a police officer in Italy...but has an amazingly sharp witt

and his sidekicks are hilarious

[Quigley]

Family Guy
Mythbusters
Curb Your Enthusiasm (OK I watch it on Foxtel, but it was on FTA at one stage)
Scrubs
I must say TFB you have excellent taste. Scrubs is my favourate but I get a good laugh out of all the others athough I must say I enjoyed Mythbusters more without the ensemble cast. Others that I am liking at the moment are Rockwiz and Top Gear (not a car buff at all but I enjoy it all the same) and Before the Game is by far the best AFL show on TV.

If there are ever any reruns of Red Dwarf, Black Adder, The Young Ones or the Rockford Files I make sure I am watching them. I loved those shows when they came out and they hold up all right.

[John]

My soulmate finds him facinating.
I'm an Inspector Rex fan myself, even now that I am unable to read the sub-titles I know what the dog is saying.:D :D

Haha. Very good.

[John]

If there are ever any reruns of Red Dwarf, Black Adder, The Young Ones or the Rockford Files I make sure I am watching them. I loved those shows when they came out and they hold up all right.

They always seem to be on cable:p .

[joshhem]

My fave show of all time is:

Home Improvement!

[roostersgal4eva]

Rove Live (I know ppl dont find him funny, but I do)


Sunday April 1st - not long to go :D

[danielcanberra]

Smallville is really getting so good.

[scott522]

Q'ld rules...with Vossy now at 10 and McEwen gone, hopefully he'll (Voss) anchor it...

[Snuka]

You guys getting Rome over there on Fox or FTA? Fantastic...my favourite new show.

[Crimso]

Must admit, unless its the footy the only thing I watch on fta is the ABC news, & I even watch that on pay.

[lionlova]

Sunday April 1st - not long to go :D

I know! Can't wait! :D

[lionlova]

Biggest Loser is also pretty good. Just can't stand some of the idiots on there. eg Courtney and Munnalita.

[danielcanberra]

I finally watched the entire first season of Rome (http://www.hbo.com/rome/) (box set).

Missed it on TV the first time around. I had no idea it was so good.

Even already knowing the story of Pompey, Julius Caesar, Brutus, Marc Antony etc, watching an enactment of the political intrigue and sly maneuvering was incredible. And that was from the women!

[Sherminator.]

Cowboy Bebop (ABC2)

I have the first two seasons, and I reckon it is a great anime show. I am an anime fan, I have alot of the shows and wish to continue my collection.:)

[lionsrock9]

Cowboy Bebop (ABC2)

I have the first two seasons, and I reckon it is a great anime show. I am an anime fan, I have alot of the shows and wish to continue my collection.:)

Here are some of my fav anime -:cool:

Vampire Hunter D
Dragon Ball Z
Ninja Scroll
Cowboy Bebop
Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence
Ghost in the Shell: S.A.C. 2nd GIG
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
Neon Genesis Evangelion
Hellsing
Samurai Champloo
Akira 1&2

If you liked Cowboy Bebop I suggest you watch Samurai Champloo. :)

[Dr Pea P.I]

Any anime fans had a chance to watch Death Note? The last episode was screened in Japan a couple of weeks ago. I also like anime (mainly because the japanese are exceptional at contructing fascinating story-lines) but Death Note was a standout.

[Sherminator.]

Here are some of my fav anime -:cool:

Vampire Hunter D
Dragon Ball Z
Ninja Scroll
Cowboy Bebop
Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence
Ghost in the Shell: S.A.C. 2nd GIG
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
Neon Genesis Evangelion
Hellsing
Samurai Champloo
Akira 1&2

If you liked Cowboy Bebop I suggest you watch Samurai Champloo. :)

I like those highlighted, but also these-
Bubblegum Crisis Tokyo 2040 (Used to be on SBS, got me started on the entire anime thing)
Blue Submarine Number 6
Trigun
Gasaraki
Geneshaft
Gungrave
Bleach
Devil May Cry

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com.au/ is a good site to find new anime shows. Then find a video store or torrent. :)
I'll try find some Samurai Champloo soon. Thanks.

[Ruse]

My faves right now are:

Media Watch
Cutting Edge
Foreign Correspondent
Nightly Business Report
That business news thing on ABC after lateline
Iron Chef
The Chasers War on everything
Oz (greatest show after ever after Seinfeld)
Arrested Development (was that ever on FTA?)
Veronica Mars

I also like

The Tudors
Rome
Drive
Top Gear
Battlestar Galactica

Damn i watch a lot of tv. :(

[Sherminator.]

Oz (greatest show after ever after Seinfeld)


Agreed. :thumbsu: (Earlier post says so, too :))

[notting18]

As somewhat of a tv addict thought i should post an sample list of some great shows people may/may not know that i love: Psych, Weeds, Huff, Scrubs, Arrested Development, 3rd Rock From The Sun, Frontline, Entourage, 24, The Class, Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, The Office (US).....and thats enough for now lol