The EW 1000

Celebrating the new classics: The 1000 best movies, TV shows, albums, books, and more of the past 25 years

EW 1000: TV

1. Seinfeld: ''The Strike'' (1993)

2. The Simpsons: ''I Love Lisa'' (1993)

3. Thirtysomething: ''I'll be Home for Christmas'' (1987)

4. Cheers: ''Thanksgiving Orphans'' (1986)

5. West Wing, Christmas: ''In Excelsis Deo'' (1999)

6. Roseanne, Halloween: ''Boo!'' (1989)

7. The Cosby Show: ''Cliff's Wet Adventure'' (1989)

8. The Office (U.K. version): Christmas special (2003)

9. Friends: ''The One with Chandler in a Box'' (1997)

10. Futurama: ''Xmas Story'' (1999)

11. Buffy the Vampire Slayer: ''Halloween'' (1997)

12. South Park: ''Mr. Hankey the Xmas Poo'' (1997)

13. Felicity: ''Thanksgiving'' (1998)

14. Will & Grace, ''Lows in the Mid-80s'' (2000)

15. Ally McBeal: ''Blue Christmas'' (1999)

16. The O.C.: ''The Best Chrismukkah Ever'' (2003)

17. Curb Your Enthusiasm, ''Mary, Joseph and Larry'' (2002)

18. Roswell, ''A Roswell Christmas Carol'' (2000)

19. My So-Called Life: ''So-Called Angels'' (1994)

20. Northern Exposure: ''Fish Story'' (1994)

21. Family Guy: ''A Very Special Family Guy Freakin' Christmas'' (2001)

22. Arrested Development, ''Afternoon Delight'' (2004)

23. Entourage: ''Return of the King'' (2007)

24. Married with Children: ''Hot off the Grill'' (1989)

25. How I Met Your Mother: ''Slapsgiving'' (2007)

What to watch on TV. Hear what's on tap for the night ahead and get witty, morning after recaps of top shows (sent weekday mornings).

Posted Jun 17, 2008 | Published in issue #999-1000 Jun 27, 2008 | Order Article Reprints