The 101 Best-Written TV Shows

Ever since the reality TV phenomenon kicked into gear, there's been less of a focus on SCRIPTED programming, at least in the traditional sense. But for anyone who prefers stuff that's actually WRITTEN, this is for you:

The Writers Guild of America has compiled a list of 'The 101 Best-Written TV Shows of All Time'. They gave "The Sopranos" the #1 spot.

Here's the Top 20:

1. "The Sopranos", HBO (1999-2007)

2. "Seinfeld", NBC (1989-1998)

3. "The Twilight Zone", CBS (1959-1964) (It doesn't include the revivals.)

4. "All in the Family", CBS (1971-1979)

5. "M*A*S*H", CBS (1972-1983)

6. "The Mary Tyler Moore Show", CBS (1970-1977)

7. "Mad Men", AMC (2007-Present)

8. "Cheers", NBC (1982-1993)

9. "The Wire", HBO (2002-2008)

10. "The West Wing", NBC (1999-2006)

11. "The Simpsons", Fox (1989-Present)

12. "I Love Lucy", CBS (1951-1957)

13. "Breaking Bad", AMC (2008-Present)

14. "The Dick Van Dyke Show", CBS (1961-1966)

15. "Hill Street Blues", NBC (1981-1987)

16. "Arrested Development", Fox (2003-2006) (It doesn't include the revival.)

17. "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart", Comedy Central (1999-Present)

18. "Six Feet Under", HBO (2001-2005)

19. "Taxi", ABC / NBC (1978-1983) (The last season aired on NBC.)

20. "The Larry Sanders Show", HBO (1992-1998)

You can find the complete list at WGA.org. The list was generated after a survey of WGA members. TVGuide.com has the Top 101 shows listed on a single page. Just scroll down a little to find them.

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I'm kinda mad that they left off 'Get Smart', but that's just me.

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