Best TV shows of the Decade

11)The Wire-only in the second season, but I'm sure by the time I'm done it will be higher on the list. The episodes slowly build on one another, with amazing results by the time the end of the season comes around. Great acting, and great representation of the difficulties of hierarchy in work place settings.

10)Friends-Wasn't around for the second part of the decade, but it was really good while it lasted. Pretty solid comedy, that's really east to re-watch the second and third time around. TV just isn't the same without Chandler.

9)The Apprentice-Oh the 2000's and the invention of reality TV. This is a pretty good example of that. Who doesn't enjoy watching Donald Trump telling people they're fired. Not such a big fan of the Celebrity version, but what can you do.

8)The Simpsons-Was only good for around 3 years of this decade, but when it was good, it was damn good. Definite consideration for best TV show ever.

7)The Amazing Race-Really great reality TV show. You get to see really cool places all around the world, and secretly everyone really wishes they could be doing some sort of scavenger hunt at any moment.

6)The Daily Show-The place where a lot of people get their news from. Don't really agree with the political slant of it, but still find it extremely funny.

5)Friday Night Lights-The best show on TV dealing with the emotional upheaval teenagers feel. Football is ancillary to the plot, but is still an added bonus. Great acting, and just all around a great show.

4)Dexter-Who knew that one could sympathize, and even cheer for a killer (oh wait, the Sopranos...). This show creeps you out, and has constant plot twists, that are usually awesome. A definite must watch.

3)Survivor-Basically created the reality TV show genre, which for better or worse defined this decade in some way. A somewhat crazy idea turned into a spectacle that millions turned into. Although I'm the only person I know who still watches it, apparently a lot of people still do.

2)Curb Your Enthusiasm-If you like Seinfeld, you'll love this show. A great reflection on the somewhat absurd ways people live their daily lives. Larry sometimes doesn't agree with these minor societal rules, and hilarity often ensues. Really funny music also.

1)The Sopranos-Tony Soprano was objectively a despicable human being, but the show takes you so far into his daily life you start to sympathize with him. He did seem to care about his family, showed a great love for animals, and was a good friend if you were loyal to him. Influenced the many shows that would follow, where the main character was very dark. Great fodder for quotes.