Boob tube.

In the rare times I get to watch television, I make sure to catch some quality shows that both enrich and entertain my pretentious bastard persona.

1. Grey's Anatomy - Great stories, terrific acting (most of the cast are experienced stage actors), and addicting soundtrack. This is how television should be done. The writers make it a point not to give each character realistic flaws and not tie them up in a neat container, thus giving each a believability that makes them almost real.

2. Brothers and Sisters - My sister and I watch this. It somehow reminds us of all the crazy family experiences we've had. The writing for this show is believable and isn't snarky or corny like so many other family dramas out there.

3. How I Met Your Mother - The new "Friends"...Dating disasters, friendship and beer. Why would I not watch this?

4. Amazing Race - My mom's favorite show. I actually thought about applying after thinking "I can do that..."

5. Globetrekker - When I graduated in 2004, part of my job hunt was to pursue a dream of being a tv host...Globetrekker was one of the shows I sent an application to. Great show that I catch on public television here in NYC.

6. Heroes - I just recently got into this serial drama after I managed to get a DVD of the first fifteen episodes. It woke up the comic book geek that I put to sleep when I was 16.

These are the only shows that I make a conscious effort to make time for each week. It's hard to find quality programming that's worth my time and effort to record since I don't have TiVo yet. This week though, I've got to remember to catch Primetime Live and the new ABC News Special about Bob Woodruff, the ABC anchor who survived an attack during his Iraqi coverage.