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The top 50 Sci-fi Shows of all time...
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Sep 29, 2005, 10:02 AM
 
http://www.boston.com/ae/tv/gallery/topscifishows?pg=2

I pretty much agree with 1,2,3. Stargate is ass though.
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Sep 29, 2005, 10:07 AM
 
Ok, without clicking through all those links, where is Space: 1999 listed?

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Sep 29, 2005, 10:54 AM
 
That list is lame. Super hero shows are not sci-fi. Where is Deep Space 9? Did I just miss it or do they consider Voyager to be better? Where is Red Dwarf?

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Sep 29, 2005, 11:17 AM
 
I like Stargate SG-1, cuz it has a fair amount of humour, but I expected it to be lower down on the list. I agree with #1 and #2 though.

It's a strange list though, considering shows like Futurama and The Avengers are there (even though I liked those shows). I wondered what happened to shows like The Prisoner, although a lot of people didn't like that show. Also, while I am not a huge fan of DS9, I'm surprised it didn't make the list. I did like Voyager better than DS9 though.

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They didn't forget DS9. They just didn't like it:

Number 5
'Babylon 5'

'Babylon 5' is arguably one of the best sci-fi shows ever made. Some may compare it to 'Star Trek DS-9' but with a better plot and cast - you be the judge. In the meantime, we'll give 'Babylon 5'; a thumbs up showing in the No. 5 spot.
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Sep 29, 2005, 11:21 AM
 
Where is farscape????

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Sep 29, 2005, 12:09 PM
 
Originally Posted by starman
Ok, without clicking through all those links, where is Space: 1999 listed?
37? IIRC

What do they consider Sci-fi? I don't see how 3rd Rock is a sci-fi show....

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Sep 29, 2005, 01:10 PM
 
i think doctor who should have been in the top 5 and quantum leap should have been higher too. in my opinion

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Sep 29, 2005, 01:19 PM
 
From my Brit perspective, I would go with a list along the lines of:

1) Doctor Who
2) HHGTTG
3) Red Dwarf
4) Blakes Seven (gotta be in there somewhere).
5) Quatermass

Interestingly all BBC programmes; has ITV ever made sci-fi?
     
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Sep 29, 2005, 01:46 PM
 
I saw this link elsewhere, it was determined to be a bunk. Thus, all the shows are listed kind of randomly.
     
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Sep 29, 2005, 06:04 PM
 
Number 9
'Mystery Science Theater 3000'

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