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Top Gear

BBC Two

BBC's hit motoring show is more than just a show to review new cars. Top Gear is essential viewing. Not just for petrol heads, it also has a huge following amongst people with little or no interest in cars - both male and female. This is due to the show's irreverent approach to motoring, the humour and the priceless chemistry between the show's presenters. A global audience of 350 million can't be wrong.moreless
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Ghost Whisperer

CBS (ended 2010)

Melinda Gordon is a young newlywed with the unique ability to communicate with the earthbound spirits of people who have died, and who seek her help. Melinda uses her gift to relay significant messages and important information to the living, but sometimes the messages she receives are intense and confusing. As a result, she is often met with questions and skepticism by the survivors. But when Melinda is able to help both the lost souls who contact her and those who are still alive, she knows that her unique talent is an asset and not a liability. Opening Narration: "I just got married. I just moved to a small town. I just opened an antique shop. I might be just like you. Except from the time I was a little girl I knew I could talk to the dead. Earthbound spirits my grandmother called them. The ones who have not crossed over because they have unfinished business with the living and they come to me for help. To tell you my story, I have to tell you theirs."moreless
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Fullmetal Alchemist

Cartoon Network (ended 2006)

Rated: TV-PG through TV-14 "Humankind cannot gain anything without first giving something in return. To obtain, something of equal value must be lost. That is Alchemy's first law of Equivalent Exchange. In those days, we really believed that to be the world's one, and only, truth." -Alphonse Elric

Edward and Alphonse Elric are two brothers gifted with the ability of alchemy, the science of taking one thing and changing it into another. However, alchemy works on the theory of Equivalent Exchange -- for something to be created, something else of equal value must be sacrificed. When their mother dies, Edward decides to do the unthinkable -- bringing her back to life by preforming Human Alchemy. However, both Edward and Alphonse know that by doing so they will be breaking one of Alchemy's biggest taboos.

Believing they have nothing more to lose, Ed and Al go ahead with their plan. Unfortunately, something goes horribly wrong and Ed loses his leg while Al loses his body. In order to save his brother, Ed sacrifices his arm for Al's soul and attaches it to a suit of armor.

Determined to correct what they have done and get their bodies back, the brothers decide to become State Alchemists to gain access to the State's enormous library on alchemy. There, they learn of the legendary Philosopher's Stone -- an item that allows an alchemist to bypass the Law of Equivalent Exchange. They soon learn that they are not the only ones after the Stone as other forces (including the Military) join in on the hunt.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Opening Theme #1: "Melissa" by Porno Graffiti Opening Theme #2: "Ready Steady Go" by L'Arc-en-Ciel Opening Theme #3: "Undo" by Cool Joke Opening Theme #4: "Rewrite" by Asian Kung-Fu Generation

Ending Theme #1: "Kesenai Tsumi (The Unerasable Sin)" by Nana Kitade Ending Theme #2: "Tobira no Mukou e (To The Other Side of The Door)" by YeLLoW Generation Ending Theme #3: "Motherland" by Crystal Kay Ending Theme #4: "I Will" by Sowelu

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Main Characters

Edward Elric: The older of the two brothers, he is also the most gifted. At the age of 12, he becomes the youngest person ever to pass the State Alchemist Exam. He is also a bit sensitive over being called 'short'.

Alphonse Elric: Edward's younger brother, he has a gentle spirit in spite of the menacing appearance of his suit of armor. Also a gifted alchemist, he is determined to restore Ed's limbs and to feel human again.

Winry Rockbell: Ed and Al's next door neighbor and childhood friend, Winry is an expert Auto-Mail mechanic who helped fit Ed with his limbs after the accident. She is close to both brothers, but is not afraid to let Ed have it when he deserves it.

Colonel Roy Mustang: Ed's immediate supervisor, Colonel Mustang is also known as the Flame Alchemist. A very private individual, he has his own agenda.

Lt. Colonel Maes Hughes: A military investigator, Hughes is a very easy-going, likable guy. Although not an alchemist, he has a talent with knives. He is currently obsessed with his baby daughter, of whom he can't stop talking about.

Scar: First known as the State Alchemist Killer, he believes State Alchemists are defying the sacredness of the Almighty God. He vows to kill all State Alchemists and anyone who gets in his way.

Lust: A Homunculus, her goal is to become fully human -- and she will use whatever means possible to achieve it. The Homunculi are beings created by a secret but evil alchemy.

Gluttony: Lust's loyal Homunculus comrade. Named after one of the Seven Deadly Sins, he is also the creepiest character, since his name refers to his enormous appetite to eat almost anything -- particularly human beings.

Envy: Another Homunculus who works with Lust. Also named after one of the Seven Deadly Sins, Envy has the ability to change form. Lust often uses Envy's skill to trick others into doing what she wants.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This guide follows the US dubbed version of the show, as it is aired on [Adult Swim]. If you are looking for the guide to the Japanese version of Fullmetal Alchemist, go to Hagane no Renkin Jutsushi.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SOURCES: Information for this guide has been gathered from: The Internet Movie Database (IMDb), Anime News Network, CrystalAcids, and the many people who have contributed to the guide. Thank you contributors!moreless
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Sex and the City

HBO (ended 2004)

Carrie Bradshaw writes a column about sex and relationships in New York city. With three of her closest friends: Samantha Jones, who owns her own PR firm and is more interested in exciting "one-nighters" than long-term relationships; Miranda Hobbes, a cynical lawyer who prioritizes her career over her erratic lovelife, and Charlotte York, an art gallery curator who is a bit prudish when it comes to sex, but hasn't yet lost her faith in finding true love. Based on the bestselling book by Candace Bushnell, "Sex and the City" revolves around the lives of four young professional women in search of the perfect relationship...and orgasm!moreless
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Pretty Little Liars

ABC Family

Never trust a pretty girl with an ugly secret. Gossip thrives amid the Mercedes-Benz, mega mansions, and perfectly manicured hedges in the exclusive town of Rosewood, Pennsylvania. Everyone has something to hide. Based off the book series of the same name, the series follows four estranged best friends Spencer, Hanna, Aria, and Emily who are reunited after their best friend and queen bee of the group, Alison, goes missing only to discover they are receiving messages from an anonymous "A" who knows all their secrets.moreless
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One Piece

Cartoon Network (ended 2008)

Years ago, the fearsome pirate king Gold Roger was executed, leaving a huge pile of treasure and the famous "One Piece" behind. Whoever claims the "One Piece" will be named the new pirate king. Monkey D. Luffy, a boy who consumed the "Devil's Fruit", has it in his head that he'll follow in the footsteps of his idol, the pirate Shanks, and find the One Piece. It helps, of course, that his body has the properties of rubber and he's surrounded by a bevy of skilled fighters and thieves to help him along the way. Monkey D. Luffy brings a bunch of his crew follwed by, Ronoa Zolo, Nami and Usopp. They can do anything to get the One Piece and become King of the Pirates! Age rating: Older Children (May contain mild bad language, bloodless violence) Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Shounen CHARACTER BIOS Good Guys Monkey D. Luffy - Monkey D. Luffy is a boy with a dream of becoming the Pirate King, by obtaining the legendary treasure, One Piece. Luffy is kind-hearted and care free, but when someone hurts his friends in anyway, he gets real mad and serious. Luffy gathers a crew to sail to the Grand Line, where One Piece is believed to be. And with this his adventure begins. Luffy's Past When he was young, a group of pirates came to his town and used the town as its base. The captain of the pirates, "Red Haired" Shanks, became Luffy's role model. Luffy wanted to become a pirate just like him. One day, Luffy ate the Gum Gum Fruit, a treasure Shank's pirates discovered. The Gum Gum Fruit made his body rubbery, so he can strech and twist is body out in anyway. He loses his abilty to swim though. The same day, mountain bandits came and kidnapped Luffy because he made fun of them. The mountain bandit trhough Luffy in the sea, and was about to get eaten by a huge sea monster. But Shanks saves him in time, losing his left arm to the sea monster. After that, Shanks crew decided to leave Fuisha Village. Upon leaving, Shanks gives Luffy his prized straw hat. He asks him to one day give it back to him when he becomes a great pirate. With this promise, Luffy is determined to become the Pirate King! Pirate Crew: Straw Hat Pirates Position: Captain First Introduced: Chapter 1, Episode 1 Current Bounty: 100 Million Berries Devil Fruit: Gum-Gum Fruit [Credit goes to arlongpark] Nami - Nami is a specialist at robbing pirates. She has decieved many pirates and stole there treasures from them. She decieved even Luffy and Buggy. Nami "join forces" with Luffy and Zoro shortly after the defeat of Buggy. She didn't want to become a pirate because she hated them (see her past). The reason why she "joined forces" is because they were after the same goal: treasure. But making friends with Luffy changed her view on pirates and offically became part of her crew after the Arlong arc. Nami becomes the crew's navigotor and helps them through the oceam. She dream when she was young was to back a map of the whole world. Nami's Past Nami lived in the village of Kokashya, with her foster mother Belmeil and sister Nojiko. One day, the Arlong pirate group invaded the village and took over. Arlong made them pay him money every month, or they would get killed. It was 50,000 berries for a child and 100,000 for an adult. Nami's family was poor, and they only had 100,000. Her mother used that money for her two daugthers and she was killed. From then on, Arlong took Nami captive because he saw her map making skills. So she was forced to become a pirate. To save the village, Arlong and Nami made a deal. If Nami could collect 8 Million Berries, Arlong would leave the town for good. So she's been collecting treasures from pirates for 8 years to achieve this goal. Pirate Crew: Straw Hat Pirates Position: Navigator First Introduced: Chapter 8, Episode 1 Current Bounty: N/A [Credit goes to arlongpark] Roronoa Zolo - Roronoa Zolo is the swordsman of Luffy's crew. He is the first person to join Luffy's crew. Zolo uses Three-Sword-Style, in other words, he uses three swords in combat. He wields the third sword in his mouth, which could be very deadly. Zolo is known as the pirate hunter, becuase he hunted down the heads of pirates for money. Zolo is a strong swordsman, and never gives up a fight. He wants to become the world's greatest Swordsman, because a promise he made to his friend. Zolo's Past When Zolo was young, he was in a school for children learning the art of swords. Zolo was the toughest one there and could beat any of the other students, even the adults. But there was only one person he couldn't beat, the teacher's daughter Coina. That is the only person Zolo never beat. In fact, she beated him 2000 times in a row. One night, Zolo challenged Coina to the 2001st duel, only with real swords. Zolo says this would be their final battle. Zolo loses this match, but they made a promise to each other. They promised that either one of them would grow up to be the greatest swordsman in the world. The next day, Coina died after falling down stairs. Zolo asked if he could keep her sword, and he did. So from this day on, Zolo wants to become the worlds greatest swordsman. Pirate Crew: Straw Hat Pirates Position: Swordsman First Introduced: Chapter 3, Episode 1 Current Bounty: 60 Million Berries [Credit goes to arlongpark] Usopp - Usopp is the crew's sharpshooter. He can take an sort weapon (gun, cannon, slingshot etc.) and hit its target with ease. Usopp is also a big a liar and a coward. When ever a fight comes a round he would cower, but when the fight is over he would brag that he did all the work. Usopp's father is Yasopp and is a member of Shank's crew. Usopp wanted to sail with Luffy because he wants meet his father one day. Usopp's main weapon is a slingshot with all different kinds of pellets, like smoke, fire, and pepper. Usopp's Past When Usopp was young, his father left to become a pirate on Shank's crew. Soon after he left, his mother became really sick and was gonna die. So everyday, Usopp would wait by the shore and wait for his father to return. He believed that there was a secret herb that could heal anyting, and he thought his father would come back with it. But he never did. Usopp's mother passed away and he was very sadden. So everyday he would wait by shore to see if his father would return. And every morning he would yell "The pirates are coming!", believing his father returned. (might be called something else in the dub) Pirate Crew: Straw Hat Pirates Position: Sharpshooter First Introduced: Chapter 23, Episode 9 Current Bounty: N/A [Credit goes to arlongpark] Sanji-The cook of the Straw Hat crew. Sanji has an amazing talent to make fine dishes, though he very touchy about how you treat his food. Also he'll do anything for any cute women which sadly is his main weakness. When it comes to fighting though, Sanji lets loose with his impressive kickboxing skills thanks to training his legs to be become lethal weapons. After all, he does need his hands to make his fine cusines. Sanji's Past When he was just a little boy, Sanji was working on the ship, Orbit. But when pirates invaded it, he fell in the water and "Red Shoes" Zeff saved him and lost his foot in the process. Then he and Sanji were stranded on an island for 85 days with no food. But during this time, the two realized they shared the same dream of catching and cooking the rare fish, the Great Blue. After they were rescued, they made a floating resturaunt. Pirate Crew: Straw Hat Pirates Position: Cook First introduced: Chapter 43, Episode 19 Current Bounty: N/A Bad Guys Captain "Axe-Hand" Morgan - Morgan is the first real enemy in One Piece, if you can even call him that. Instead of having a right hand, he has an axe, He is a Navy Officer, although all of the avy absolutely despise him. He also has a spoiled son named Helmeppo. The Captain Morgan Arc is episodes 1-3. Helmeppo - Helmeppo is the spoiled son of "Axe-Hand" Morgan. He lied to Zolo that if he could survive for a month without food or water, he'd let him go. Hellmeppo appears in the Captian Morgan Arc. Buggy the Clown- Luffy first meets Buggy in the third stop of his voyage. A small town where he meets his third crew member, Nami, who tricks Luffy at first and brings him to Buggy in exchange for her life. Luffy eventually escapes and fights Buggy. After defeating some of his crew members Luffy takes on Buggy himself. Buggy ate the Chop Chop fruit which allows him to separate his body parts. He ends up getting defeated when he loses most of his body parts and only has his head, his hands, and his feet left making him very small. After Luffy leaves, Buggy meets Alvida and they team up to take on Luffy and his crew again. They are defeated and are captured by the navy. They manage to escape and run off. A bit on Buggy's past: Buggy once was on a pirate ship with Luffy's hero, Shanks when they were kids. Shanks accidently made Buggy eat the Bara Bara fruit and lost his map. That is why Buggy hates him. The Buggy Arc is episodes 4-8 [Credit goes to arlongpark] Pirate Crew: Buggy Pirate Crew Position: Captain First Introduced: Chapter 9, Episode 5 Current Bounty: 15 Million Berries Devil Fruit: Chop-Chop Fruit Alvida - Alvida is a big, ugly, pirate who makes her crew tell her she is the best looking. If anyone doesn't do what she says she uses her iron mace to teach them a lesson. Luffy gets washed ashore the island she and her crew are staying at. He saves Koby, a boy that they have taken to be their cabin boy and beats Alvida too. Alvida later meets Buggy the Clown who gives her the Smooth fruit which makes her skinny and anything will slip off her so her skin will be perfect. She teams up with Buggy and tries to attack Luffy and his crew while they are taking a break in a small city. Luffy and his crew defeat them again but they manage to escape from the marines. Alvida appears in the Captain Morgan Arc, Buggy Side Story, and the Loque Town Arc. Pirate Crew: Alvida Pirates Position: Captain of Alvida Pirates [Credit goes to arlongpark] Captain Kuro - Captain Kuro is the captain of the Kuroneko Pirates. He was the butler of Kaya for awhile to gain the trust of her relatives and the villagers. However, his real plan was to have Django hypnotize her into giving up her riches to him through a will, then killing her. The Kuro Arc is episodes 9-16 Don Krieg - The most powerful group of pirates in the East Blue are said to be The Kreig Pirate Crew. After being destroyed in their trip to Grand Line, they come back to East Blue seeking help. After Kreig's right hand man, Gin, tells him about a ship restaurant he decides to take it over. When he arrives he finds the Straw Hat Pirate crew standing in his way. He does battle and after awhile he uses poison gas to kill everyone! Even to the members of his own crew. Everyone manages to survive by protecting themselves. After Kreig tries to do this Luffy gets very mad and defeats him. Gin leaves the restaurant alone and carries off Kreig to start their pirate crew over. The Don Krieg Arc is episodes 17-29 Arlong -Arlong is a large Sawfish type mermaid from the Grand Line. With an "unbreakable" nose and teeth, he was formerly the most powerful member of the Mermaid Pirates led by Jinbei, one of the seven Gods of Pirates; Jinbei left a portion of his crew behind in East Blue under the command of Arlong. Arlong has controlled Kokoyashi Village for the last eight years, on the island Nami comes from, and is planning on using the money me taxes them to build "Arlong Empire", which governs all of East Blue. Arlong feels that mermen are both "God and Creator", and governs the island harshly. After using Nami as his navigator for eight years, she returns with The Straw Hat Pirate crew's ship and fortune. Luffy comes after her even after what she did to him, and beats the living crap out of Arlong for what he did to Nami (while breaking his teeth and nose). Fox Box/4Kids TV Broadcast History* September 18, 2004 - March 5, 2005: Saturday @ 9:30 AM December 25, 2004 - January 1, 2005: Saturday @ 9:00 AM March 12, 2005 - June 25, 2005: Saturday @ 11:00 AM July 2, 2005 - Current: Saturday @ 10:30 AM *As of January 22, 2005, the Fox Box was known as 4Kids TV Cartoon Network Broadcast History Toonami April 23, 2005 - Current: Saturday @ 10:00 PM April 23, 2005 - Current: Saturday @ 10:30 PM English Theme Song Lyrics Narrator: There once was a man named Gold Roger, who was King of the Pirates. He had fame, power, and wealth beyond your wildest dreams. Before they hung him from the gallows, these were the final words he said: "My fortune is yours for the taking, but you have to find it first. I left everything I own in One Piece." Ever since, pirates from all over the World set sail for the Grand Line, searching for One Piece, the treasure that would make their dreams come true. Ahhahhhahhhhhhhhhh "The World, What a glorius place. Seek freedom and it will lie stretched out before your eyes. If the endless dream guides your restless spirit,Seize it! Raise your flag and stand tall!" Yea,yea,yea,yea,yeaaaaaa I think back to the time when my search first began, I left behind those shores of sand, For the endless, everlasting world out there. I know that with this burning passion driving me, Someday, somewhere, I'll finally see, The light that I searched for everywhere. When the summer sun shining, Shake the sails of my heart I know, "flow ways, love blue sea," Brand new world that has been hiding, Has opened up it's doors for me to go, "flow ways,love blue sky," Swaying in the troubled waves, Of despair I can be saved, The horizon on the other side is Yea,yea,yea,yea, Is one I am for, And though I travel far from where my search began, Over seas of green, and shores of sand, Through the endless everlasting world out there. I know that with this burning passion driving me, Someday, somewhere, I'll finally see the light that I have searched for everywhere.moreless
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The Good Wife

CBS

The Good Wife is a female-driven drama about a politician's wife who pursues her own career as a defense attorney after her husband is sent to jail on charges of political corruption. Alicia Florrick (Julianna Margulies) will not only have to deal with her career but also with keeping her family together by providing a stable home for her two children. The Good Wife returns for a 4th season on September 30, 2012.moreless
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Batman Beyond

The WB (ended 2001)

Batman Beyond premiered on January 10, 1999. It told the story about a new and different Batman. It takes place far in the future, years after Batman appeared for the last time. Terry McGinnis rekindles the fire in Bruce Wayne's bitter old heart, and takes up the role as the new Dark Knight - with the old one as his mentor. With a new ruler of Gotham City, Derek Powers, crime is at an all-time high. After Terry finds out Bruce's secret and his father is killed, Terry becomes the new Batman. He has to juggle life being a superhero, and being a high school student. He's a more high-tech Batman, with rocket boots and cloaks. He's the Knight of Tomorrow. Spin-off: The Zeta Project. Related Shows That Feature Crossovers: Batman: The Animated Series, Superman, Justice League, The Zeta Project, and Static Shock. Emmy Awards 2001 - Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction and Composition. Outstanding Special Class Animated Program. Emmy Nominations 2000 - Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction and Composition. Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing - Special Class. Outstanding Achievement in Sound Mixing - Special Class. Outstanding Special Class Animated Program. 2001 - Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction and Composition. Outstanding Special Class Animated Program. Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing - Special Class. Outstanding Achievement in Sound Mixing - Special Class. 2002 - Outstanding Special Class Animated Program. Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing - Special Class. Outstanding Achievement in Sound Mixing - Special Class. 2002 - Outstanding Special Class Animated Program. Annie Awards 1999 - Outstanding Individual Achievement for Storyboarding in an Animated Television Production for episode "Black Out". 2000 - Outstanding Achievement in a Daytime Animated Television Production. Outstanding Individual Achievement for Directing in an Animated Television Production for episode "The Call (1)". Annie Nominations 1999 - Outstanding Individual Achievement for Writing in an Animated Television Production for episode "Rebirth (1)". 2000 - Outstanding Individual Achievement for Writing in an Animated Television Production for episode "Zeta". 2001 - Outstanding Individual Achievement for Writing in an Animated Television Production for episode "Out of the Past". Outstanding Individual Achievement for Voice Acting by a Male Performer in an Animated Television Production for Kevin Conroy as Bruce Wayne for the same episode. Outstanding Individual Achievement for Voice Acting by a Female Performer in an Animated Television Production for Olivia Hussey as Talia for the same episode.moreless
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Malcolm in the Middle

FOX (ended 2006)

Created and executive-produced by Emmy Award-winning writer Linwood Boomer, this inventive half-hour series is seen through the eyes of MALCOLM (Frankie Muniz), a regular high school kid trying to navigate his way through life despite the various obstacles thrown in his way – a complete misunderstanding of girls, the constant burden of masterminding plans to get himself and his brothers into or out of trouble, and a miserable job at the Lucky Aide… not to mention a severe case of teen angst. Although Malcolm has a genius IQ, he can't seem to make sense of the opposite sex, much less his embarrassing family. Lois (Jane Kaczmarek) is the outspoken, opinionated mom, who still manages to rule the roost even though her boys are growing wise to her crafty ways. Hal (Bryan Cranston), a dad who is just a bumbling, big kid at heart, often finds himself creating more chaos than his five boys combined. Reese (Justin Berfield) has mastered the art of a perfect blank stare, and makes up for his lack of intelligence with deviance. Francis (Christopher Masterson), Malcolm's oldest and favorite brother, is willing to move from Alabama to Alaska to New Mexico – as long as its keeps him from moving back home. Dewey (Erik Per Sullivan), no longer the youngest, has learned his tricks from the best and often pulls the wool right over his brothers' eyes. And then there's Jamie, the newest member … and family scapegoat. Timeslot History on Fox and Global January 2000 - July 2002 .... Sundays, 8:30pm August 2002 - October 2004 .... Sundays, 9:00pm November 2004 - August 2005 .... Sundays, 7:30pm September 2005 - January 2006 ... Fridays, 8:30pm January 2006 - Present .... Sundays, 7:00pmmoreless
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Surface

NBC (ended 2006)

Ever wonder what life would be like if a new form of sea life began to appear in locales all over the earth? "Surface" is an expansive drama and undersea adventure that centers on the appearance of mysterious sea creatures in the deep ocean -- and tracks the lives of four characters. They are: Laura Daughtery (Lake Bell, "Boston Legal"), the young oceanographer who discovers the secret; Dr. Aleksander Cirko (Rade Sherbedgia, "Snatch"), the government scientist who tries to keep things under wraps; Rich Connelly (Jay R. Ferguson, "Judging Amy"), the Louisiana insurance salesman who loses his brother in a suspicious diving accident; and Miles Barnett (Carter Jenkins, "CSI: New York"), the young boy who brings one of the creatures ashore. The mystery ensnares a spectrum of people, including naval officers in the South Antarctic Sea, a family in North Carolina, scientists from the Oceanographic Institute in Monterey, and fishermen in the Gulf of Mexico. The seemingly innocent creatures they find are beautiful, and kids may even want to play with them -- but is there something more to them? One thing's for sure – they're full of surprises as viewers embark on this journey to discover what might be lurking in the sea. "'Surface' is entertainment for all ages in the tradition of 'E.T.' and 'Close Encounters,'" said Josh and Jonas Pate, the series' creators and executive producers. "It will have action, suspense, thrills and heart as we track the fantastic into the familiar." The Pates continued: "We'll follow the teenager as he raises the sea monster in a suburban garage. We'll admire the young dedicated oceanographer as she takes unbelievable risks to get to the bottom of the mystery. We'll feel the grief and obsession of the every-man from Louisiana, and answer the questions surrounding the mysterious Dr. Cirko. This series will plumb the depths of suspense." "Something is down there." "Surface" is from NBC Universal Television Studio and was created by Josh and Jonas Pate ("Dragnet"), who also serve as executive producers. NOTE: The original title of the series was Fathom but was changed after it came to light that the rights to the name were owned by another company.moreless
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ER

NBC (ended 2009)

ER follows the medical personnel and patients in the emergency room of Chicago's fictional County General Hospital. Created by best-selling author Michael Crichton ("Jurassic Park") and produced by John Wells ("The West Wing"), Christopher Chulack ("Third Watch"), David Zabel ("JAG"), and R. Scott Gemmill ("Jonny Zero"), the Emmy Award-winning series has completed fourteen seasons as one of television's highest-rated dramas. The doctors and nurses of County's ER confront the daily challenges of a busy urban hospital, including overcrowded waiting rooms, staffing shortages, and the impact of life-and-death decisions. While they teach the next generation of doctors, each must tackle the demands of their personal lives, at times unsuccessfully.moreless
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Invader ZIM

Nickelodeon (ended 2006)

Invader ZIM follows the exploits of an alien named Zim who is hell-bent on conquering Earth. Fortunately for Earth, Zim has a human arch-nemesis named Dib who is equally bent on stopping him, but unfortunately for Dib, everyone thinks he's crazy.moreless
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Alias

ABC (ended 2006)

Sydney Bristow was recruited as an undergrad to work for SD-6, which she thought was a government agency. However, when her fiancé is killed by SD-6 agents, she finds out that SD-6 is actually a counter-government agency. Sydney approaches the CIA and becomes a double agent, which means that she goes on SD-6 missions, but passes the information about her missions to her CIA handler, Vaughn. Sydney's father, Jack Bristow, is also an double agent. Both had a distant relationship for years, but their present situation brings them closer together. Sydney and her father spend the first season trying to foil SD-6's missions and preventing them from getting their hands on what they are determined to get. For years SD-6 has fought against FTL and K-Directorate, two crime organizations that are also in the pursue of various artifacts build by the 15th century scientist and prophet, Milo Rambaldi. However, when a new player referred to as "The Man" comes to town, FTL and K-Directorate are put out of business and SD-6 engages in the pursue of this new mysterious opponent. After eliminating SD-6 and all of the other SD cells, Sydney, Marshall, Dixon, Jack, and Vaughn are now fully working for the CIA.moreless
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The Sopranos

HBO (ended 2007)

Meet Tony Soprano: your average, middle-aged businessman. Tony's got a dutiful wife. A not-so-dutiful son. A daughter named Meadow. An uncle who's losing his marbles. A hot-headed nephew. A not-too-secret mistress. And a shrink to tell all his secrets, except the one she already knows: Tony's a mob boss whose troubles are wrapped up in his two families. These days, it's getting tougher and tougher to make a killing in the killing business. Just because you're 'made' doesn't mean you've got it made.moreless
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Torchwood

BBC Two

Torchwood, a spin-off from the popular sci-fi show Doctor Who, follows a group of investigators working for the secret organisation of the same name. Set in Cardiff, Wales the team specialise in alien technology that has landed on Earth, and crime, whether it be alien or human. The mysterious Captain Jack Harkness is the leader of the equally mysterious Torchwood, and vows to guard humanity against alien threats. Curious PC Gwen Cooper accidentally discovers the group, and soon becomes entangled in a series of events. This leads up to her being hired, and becoming involved in the exciting affairs of the organisation. Together with medic, Owen Harper, and the tech expert, Toshiko Sato, and the impressible Ianto Jones, the five explore the thrilling world of Torchwood.moreless
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The Office (UK)

BBC Two (ended 2003)

"Trust, encouragement, reward, loyalty... satisfaction. That's what I'm..you know. Trust people and they'll be true to you. Treat them greatly, and they will show themselves to be great." - David Brent.

The Office tells a story of a few people working in a British office working hard to not lose their jobs. This hilarious comedy won a Golden Globe award for best comedy series. It was created by Ricky Gervais and Steve Merchant.

David Brent (Ricky Gervais) is a manager of low intelligence and has no sense of humor, but is convinced that he is the best, the most entertaining and the most well liked boss of all time.

Today the show has been sold in more than 60 countries and it even had a remake in America. The Office is the first non-American show nominated in the category of best television musical or comedy for a Golden Globe Award; and Ricky Gervais was the first non-American actor nominated for the lead role in a television comedy for the same award. The Office won both awards and left Sex and the City & Matt LeBlanc empty handed.

When the series aired the first season, they did not even know how popular it would get in some future episodes. The fact that its release on the DVD format proved to be the BBC's best selling comedy release shows its mass popularity and appeal.

The writers at the start did not imagine that a second season would be created and after bowing to pressure to create one they would not do it again for a third. The show ended on a high note after two Christmas specials which tied up knots and rounded off wonderfully the first two seasons.

Opening Theme Song: "Handbags and Gladrags" performed by Fin.

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Brothers & Sisters

ABC (ended 2011)

Brothers & Sisters is a drama from executive producers Ken Olin and Jon Robin Baitz. The LA-based Walker family is an ordinary American family. The adult siblings -- Sarah Walker (formerly Whedon), Tommy Walker, Kevin Walker, Justin Walker, and Kitty Walker -- try to live up to their parents' expectations. Alongside their mother Nora Holden, Nora's brother Saul Holden, Sarah's husband (now ex-husband) Joe Whedon, Tommy's wife Julia Walker, Kevin's husband Scotty Wandell and mysterious Holly Harper. And last but not least Rebecca, Holly's daughter. Who they originally thought was their half sister but later found out they had a half brother, Ryan instead, the Walkers struggle through their everyday lives.moreless
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Community

NBC

NBC presents a comedy about a group of misfits attending the Greendale Community College. Jeff Winger (Joel McHale), a lawyer who has his degree revoked, goes back to college and forms a study group. Jeff and his fellow study group members, over time, learn more about themselves, as well as each other. Community is a production of Krasnoff Foster Entertainment, Harmonious Claptrap and Russo Brothers production in association with Sony Pictures Television and Universal Media Studios.moreless
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I Love Lucy

CBS (ended 1957)

Cuban-born bandleader, Ricky Ricardo, and his wife, Lucy, live in a Brownstone apartment building on East 68th Street in New York City. The beautiful but daffy Lucy has the nasty habit of getting into jams, scrapes, and predicaments of all kinds. The Ricardos' best friends and landlords, Fred and Ethel Mertz, frequently find themselves in the middle of Lucy's outlandish escapades, whether she's plotting to land a part in her husband's nightclub act, determined to write her first novel, or concocting yet another sure-fire "get-rich-quick" scheme. After Lucy gives birth to their only child, Little Ricky, Ricky achieves great success as an entertainer. Ricky is asked to go to Hollywood to star in his first motion picture. Together, the Ricardos and the Mertzes drive to California for Ricky's big break. Along the way, they are held at gunpoint when they try to flee a rundown motel, square-dance their way out of a Tennessee jail, and put on a benefit show for Ethel's hometown friends in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Once in Hollywood, star-struck Lucy spills a tray of desserts on William Holden, gets trapped in John Wayne's dressing room, and wrestles with with a dog guarding Richard Widmark's estate. By the time Ricky has finished his movie, Lucy has developed quite a reputation, and all of Hollywood is relieved to learn that the redheaded dynamo is on her way home. Shortly after the Ricardos return home to New York, the Ricky Ricardo Orchestra is booked for an extensive European tour, and Lucy, Ricky, Fred, and Ethel soon find themselves visiting England, France, Switzerland and Italy, where Lucy ends up barefoot in a vat - stomping grapes in a small vineyard. Back in the States, Lucy and Ricky decide to move to the country so that Little Ricky can enjoy the benefits of "clean, fresh, air and homegrown foods." The Ricardos break the news to Fred and Ethel and buy a home in Westport, Connecticut, but the Ricardos and Mertzes can't stay apart for long, and soon Fred and Ethel relocate to Westport, renting the Ricardos' guest house. With the Mertzes close by, Lucy grows tulips that melt in the sun, learns all about how NOT to raise chickens, battles with a runaway lawn mower, and experiences many other joys that country life has to offer. Nielsen TV Ratings History: #3 in the 1951-1952 season #1 in the 1952-1953 season #1 in the 1953-1954 season #1 in the 1954-1955 season #2 in the 1955-1956 season #1 in the 1956-1957 seasonmoreless
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Arrow

The CW (Returning Fall 2013)

Arrow is a modern retelling of the DC Comic character Green Arrow. Multi-millionaire playboy Oliver Queen is missing, and presumed dead after a shipwreck at sea. He is found five years later, having survived on a desert island off his wits and by mastering the bow and arrow. When he returns to Starling City however, he discovers that it is rife with corruption and crime. Oliver decides to put his skills to use by taking on the persona of Arrow and becoming the vigilante that Starling City needs. The show stars Stephen Amell in the title role. Green Arrow has been portrayed two times by a real life actor, and voiced in twelve separate cartoon/animations starting in 1973.moreless
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