We are already well into September. For many, that’s terrible news, but for me it’s a wonderful time of year. My favorite season is almost here, playoff baseball is right around the corner, and the first NFL game of 2010 is underway as I write this.
And that’s not all, it’s also about that time for some of my favorite shows to return for the year. Here are the shows I am most excited to see return.
1. It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia
This is my favorite show on the air. End of story.
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2. Community
The fact that Two and a Half Men leads the comedy ratings when a show as amazing as Community airs on network television every week is proof we live in dark times.
Every character is so wonderfully sweet and hilarious. What’s not to love about Community? I want this to be a real community college, and, in the words of Liz Lemon (I know, that show didn’t make it on the list), “I want to go to there.”
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3. The League
It’s a show about a fantasy football league, and it probably doesn’t have the audience it should because people assume they wouldn’t like it if they aren’t into fantasy sports. That is false. The show is hilarious no matter how you feel about sports, football or the fantasy craze.
Filled to the brim with quotable lines, it often feels improvised in the best possible way.
Just watch the “Mr. McGibblets” episode and tell me you aren’t hooked.
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4. Archer
Have you watched this show? If not, you should. This show, about a skilled yet inept, womanizing secret agent with no morals whatsoever, is the third part of the FX trifecta, making them hands down the funniest channel on television.
It’s available to stream instantly from Netflix, so it won’t even be hard to find the first season.
The show is fucking hilarious. H. Jon Benjamin is amazing, and several Arrested Development alumns are cast members as well.
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5. Dexter
Emily and I finally made it to season four, which seems to be the consensus favorite among fans. Although most people hate season three and I actually enjoyed it.
We should be able to catch up by the time season five starts later this month.
The show continues to climb the ranks toward being my favorite drama currently on the air. I love it!
Brian
I haven’t yet seen dexter, but i agree with everything else you’ve said … can’t wait for new episodes of “sunny”, and “the league” … oh! and “archer” … if you took wagers on what network would have the best and funniest shows on television, is there anyone who would have taken FX?