I was talking to my friend Ron the other day and we got to talking about our favourite TV series. The criteria:
  • It had to be completed.
  • It had to have had a profound impact/memorable scene or have stayed with us over the years.
  • We’ve watched more than once.

I thought about it long and hard. Made some adjustments. But here are some of my more recents:

The Sopranos: The last scene, Love it or hate it, it stayed with you.

Gilmore Girls: Any scene with Rory and Lorelei at dinner with Richard and Emily. (PS #Team Logan)

Breaking Bad: When Hank figures out Walt is Heisenberg.

Boardwalk Empire: Any scene with Steve Buscemi. Great ending!

Schitt$ Creek (hey, I’m Canadian): Patrick’s serenade to David. Stevie’s Cabaret performance. Moira’s clothes.

Honourable Mention: Better Call Saul. Any scene with Bob Odenkirk and Michael McKean.

And a blast from the past:

Columbo: Still holds up today.

Dallas: Who shot J.R.? Remember the hoopla about that?

Knot’s Landing: Donna Mills. Beautiful and evil.

LA Law: Great ensemble cast. I was a bit in love with Arnold Becker (Corbin Bernsen).

The Mary Tyler Moor Show: A single 30-something woman who made it on her own! Inspiring stuff for a teenage girl in the 70s.

The Love Boat (for my late mom): Always surprised that this hasn’t been remade. Or maybe it has and I missed it.

Honourable Mention: Murder, She Wrote (but only in Cabot Cove)

 

Those are my lists, what are yours?