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For a recent episode of Fringe that looked into life in an alternate universe in 1985 where many of our current technologies exist - 80’s style credits for a current show! Brilliant!

And for any of you not watching Fringe…..I highly recommend that you start!

Good ol’ JJ Abrams and his what if’s…

In 2009 I watched a great deal more television than in years past. I think this is 89% because of Hulu. God bless you for your time shifting abilities, allowing me to watch shows on my laptop from bed, and for free! (the other 11% you ask? Netflix)

So rather than continue with the “tops” or the “favorites” I decided to take a different route for my reflection on TV. Here are my top shows I finally got around to watching in 2009. Dedicated to all those who told me about these for years and stuck with me until I got around to them.

Freaks and Geeks/Undeclared - Albeit the former was by far the better show, I feel you need to mention both of these cancelled Apatow series. Consider me a late join to the club. Also, did anyone else find it HILARIOUS to watch our dear Samm kill Nazis in Inglorious Basterds?

Firefly - How did I avoid a Joss Whedon show for so long?! Probably because no one said “Hey Kristin it’s a western….IN SPACE!” Spectacular. I’d seen Serenity prior and didn’t care much for it, then watched again and… still felt the same way - odd huh? Alas, welcome the newest convert to the Browncoats.

How I Met Your Mother - I’m still not caught up - but damn if this isn’t one of the funniest shows on television. I generally hate :30 sitcoms, but this is damn fantastic. Thank you Neil Patrick Harris.

Friday Night Lights - Say what you will, but this is an incredibly moving drama. I have no interest in high school football, but you cannot help but become absolutely captivated by these characters. Texas forever :)

Next year I promise I’ll get around to Battlestar Galactica and The Wire. Lost might take me longer…