TV Shows

"Game of Thrones" fans, beware spoilers - a new computer program predicts the death of the show's characters.

By Jonathan Strickland

The writers on Saturday Night Live tend to toil away in obscurity while the performers on the show get all the laughs, enjoy name recognition and go on to lucrative careers in film and other television programs. Yet the writers on SNL are more responsible for shaping the program and its enduring popularity than anyone [...] The post 10 People You Didn't Know Were Writers On SNL appeared first on Goliath.

By Jack Sackman

TV would be boring if all the families were squeaky clean and functional. This is why the majority of television shows, whether they are comedies or dramas, are centered around dysfunctional families. Not only does this generate comedy and conflict, but audiences are more likely to identify (although not entirely) as most families face problems. [...] The post The 10 Most Dysfunctional Families On TV appeared first on Goliath.

By Jonny Hughes

Now in its 41st season, Saturday Night Live is a cultural institution. A landmark show that has produced some of the most iconic characters and funniest moments in television history. The fact that each show is broadcast live makes the accomplishments of the cast and guest host even more impressive. However, if there has been [...] The post The 13 Worst 'SNL' Hosts Of All Time appeared first on Goliath.

By Jack Sackman

For many years game shows have been enjoyed by families all over the world. They are unique shows that allow for an interactive viewing experience from home and are suitable for everyone from children to grandparents. They have typically been seen as some of the most wholesome viewing on TV, but things aren't always as [...] The post The 10 Biggest Game Show Scandals Of All Time appeared first on Goliath.

By Kale Havervold

Sometimes, on a rainy Sunday, there's just nothing better than kicking back and plowing through a season or two of one of the critically acclaimed shows you've got in your Netflix queue. But while binge-watching may have become America's favorite new pastime, it can also take you to some pretty dark places. As you snap [...] The post 7 Tips To Help You Curb Your Uncontrollable Binge-Watching appeared first on Goliath.

By Wes Walcott

A surprisingly deft sitcom which did an excellent job of recreating the spirit of the era, That '70s Show features a strong main cast with even stronger supporting characters. Moreover, the show operates in a unique cultural space, in that it's a show that may not be good enough overall to maintain historical relevancy (in [...] The post The Best Episodes Of 'That '70s Show' appeared first on Goliath.

By Jim Halden

As the story goes with many beloved television series, Arrested Development was cancelled too early. After airing only three seasons on Fox, the show was cancelled due to low ratings and poor performance metrics; however, the show's enduring hilarity ensured a passionate fan base who never let the world forget just how funny this absurd [...] The post The 10 Greatest Episodes Of 'Arrested Development' appeared first on Goliath.

By Jim Halden

It's easy for a television show to make an audience laugh; that's been demonstrated innumerable times, as we've seen some pretty horrible sitcoms maintain long television runs due to their ability to generate cheap laughs (we're looking at you, Two and a Half Men). However, it's far more difficult for a television show (and specifically [...] The post The 10 Greatest Episodes Of Scrubs appeared first on Goliath.

By Jim Halden

Who says science can't be fun? Not the hosts and crews behind these captivating shows. These programs are engaging, funny, entertaining, even silly - and you might actually learn something while you watch!

By Susan Sherwood

Spin-offs can make it big (hello, "Frasier"). Sometimes they don't (we loved you on "Friends," "Joey"). These 10 were huge-sometimes bigger than the original show.

By Susan Sherwood

TV influences the clothes we wear, the music we listen to, the cars we buy-even the way we choose to meet our future spouses. So it's not too much of a stretch to think that TV can change the way we eat.

By Susan Sherwood

Did you know the original "Star Trek" was canceled after just three seasons? In fact, there's no shortage of other popular TV shows that got similar treatment and were nixed by their networks, despite fan loyalty and sometimes super-high ratings.

By Susan Sherwood

Slowly put down the remote control, and back away from the TV. Walter White will still be there when you get back. If this sounds like you, don't worry: 91 percent of people binge-watch their favorite shows. And these are some of the best for it.

By Susan Sherwood

Sure, we all feel like stars singing in the shower or into a hairbrush in the bedroom. But most of us don't feel confident enough in our vocal abilities to pursue our musical dreams. Is that why we live vicariously through singing competitions?

By Gerlinda Grimes

American television networks have adapted British shows left and right. But a number of original British programs - er, make that programmes - have become hits with U.S. audiences, no translation necessary.

By Susan Sherwood

What was once considered obscene and indecent on television is laughable by today's standards. But shows have pushed boundaries as long as there's been TV. Which have given the FCC and network censors the most stress?

By Susan Sherwood

From highbrow content (politics, literature) to more unrefined fare (paternity tests, cheating spouses), talk shows have been on the tube for as long as there has been television.

By Laurie L. Dove

Whipping up a four-course meal looks so easy when one of those TV chefs does it. But in reality, it takes a small army of chefs, producers and technical wizards to pull off cooking shows.

By Laurie L. Dove

"Seinfeld" will forever be known as the best "show about nothing." But is it also an homage to Superman?

By Alison Cooper

Yes, it may seem like the reason the characters on "The Simpsons" don't age is because it's a cartoon. But the real reason is because they're stuck in a time loop. Far-fetched? You haven't heard our other wild TV show theories.

By Alia Hoyt

Many people want to be on today's popular reality shows but don't necessarily know what being a contestant entails. Ready for sleepless nights and "creative" editing?

By Melanie Radzicki McManus

It seems like TV doctors never discover a case of the mumps. Rare and bizarre medical conditions make for good television, but we picked 10 medical conditions that real doctors almost never see.

By Theresa Waldron

Screenwriters make their money selling scripts rife with action, danger and intrigue. However, there's plenty of drama to be found in everyday life, and we have 10 examples from reality TV to prove it.

By Chris Obenschain

Can you name the longest-running TV show, the longest-running animation, the most-watched show finale? Peek at these TV show pictures and learn some fun facts and trivia about the most popular shows in television history.