I start with Grey's Anatomy (yes, I'm still watching it, yes, it has gotten progressively worse, but guess what, I'm still going to stay tuned because I started with season 1 and I apparently like bad TV)...
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And even though PP conflicts with It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, FX is smart and replays It's Always Sunny at 11pm PST which completes my 2.5 hours of American-ism.
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I'm not going to gush about Grey's or Private Practice, because really, those are just two shows that are like fast food for TV, you know you shouldn't watch it, but it's so terribly good, you're going to watch it anyway. Regardless, I'm going to gush about the genius that is It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
FX is pretty good for television series, so it's a safe bet that if they're airing a show, it's going to be addictive, smart and enthralling. Afterall, they did bring Nip/Tuck to us and even though the show is slipping in it's later seasons, there's still the memory of the genius that was the first few seasons that just made your mouth drop, like WOW, I can't believe that just happened. And then they also brought us Rescue Me with Denis Leary, smart show number 2 that also has the mouth dropping moments, the witty banters, firefighter pride and of course, Denis Leary's Irish stutter. 5 seasons ago, FX was so smart that they brought us It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia -- a show about 4 pathetic souls that work in a bar in Philadelphia, drink a lot of beer and other alcohol, have a father figure named Frank (more commonly recognized as Danny DeVito) and get into all sorts of mischief, ridiculous politics and play on every possible stereotype you can imagine.
I swear the show is retardedly ridonkulous (that's right, re-DONK-u-lous), but brilliant. They go to every possible level of embarrassment, sarcasm, prejudice, bickering, obsession, you name it, they've gone there, and guess what, it's fucking hilarious. For example, politicians ass blasting citizens, thus the gang runs for office as city controller (totally useless position), but they think they're going to save the city and Americans and go through the whole shebang to play politics, stab each other in the back and in the end, give up and drink beer. That's some quality television right there, you can totally learn something from it.
They also introduced Day Man, Fighter of the Night Man!
And GREEN MAN!
And Kitten Mittens!!!
Oh mans. HILARIOUS. Hows does that not give you a giggle? So if you haven't started watching it, do it. Do it now. Go grab your remote, if you have Comcast, use the On Demand feature and find It's Always Sunny. Anti-cable? Run down to the video store and rent that shit or Netflix it. Do something! And if you really don't have a TV, Hulu needs to become your BFF or Fancast.com or even try FXNetworks.com.
I do suggest starting with Season 1, but if you're open to white American bullshit and retardedness without warning, just start watching it. Sit on your couch or your favorite chair and get addicted.
Goddammit Charlie!
Amazing post. I LOVE ITS ALWAYS SUNNY....the other shows I wag my finger at you. :-P
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