Andrea, I have a DVR too - as you say, this way you aren't a slave to your shows and your friends don't have to look at you with disdain......

I must say I don't watch any of the other reality shows, with a few exceptions: Dancing with the Stars (the "new" finale is waiting on my DVR!), and I liked "the Cut" - about the fashion industry with Tommy Hilfiger - sort of an Apprentice. And, I like the Apprentice. Thats about it. I do like a few network shows, but don't really care if I miss them (except for West Wing.) I like a couple o f the HBO series. Sad to see 6' Under go, but it was time. This new one, "Rome", my hubby likes but its too gory and too , just too too...........Kinda like "Deadwood" - another fave of hubby's - just too too! Oh, and also like the Shield.

As an aside, I don't know what was happening with the Emmys this year. Other than it being a generally bad show IMHO, how could the actress in a mainstream network show like Medium win for her work over Frances Conroy in 6' Under, and Glenn Close in the Shield!!! No comparison. I also kinda like that other new TNT show with Kyra Sedgwick, "The Closer"