Fall 2005 ratings system

For the new season, Stealing Cable will be using a new ratings system for shows in addition to the #/5. Must see, top of the line shows are "One to Watch" This is truely the cream of the crop, and what you should be checking out if you are only watch a little TV.

Next, the moderate rating of "OKTV" is a good, SC approved show. Shows rated OKTV are not necessarily the best in their time slot, but at least warrant a TIVO. Bottom line, if you are looking for more tv to watch and already tune in religiously to the top of the line shows, check these out.

Finally, the rating of "Cancelled" is usually garbage, and shouldn't be tuned in by anyone without a need for inflicting pain on one's self. Shows that would already be cancelled, eg Will and Grace, will not be covered, so you will see this rating exclusively for new shows.

For new shows that we haven't yet seen, a provisional rating of Watch or Pass will be assigned, based on show cred, premise, and buzz alone. Be aware that these ratings are the most likely to change wildly, as quite a few new shows could go either way in spite of all of my ratings criteria. For example, I would have passed on what went on to become my favorite show of last season, Veronica Mars. Take these ratings with a grain of salt until I actually check the show out.

Here is a current list, updated as the pilots begin to roll out:
ONES TO WATCH
MONDAY: Arrested Development, Prison Break, 24
TUESDAY: Nip/Tuck, House
WEDNESDAY: God help you in the 9:00 hour: Veronica Mars, Lost
THURSDAY: Scrubs
FRIDAY/SATURDAY: No shows earn the top rating
SUNDAY: Family Guy, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Desperate Housewives, various adult swim shows

OKTV

MONDAY: Las Vegas, CSI:Miami
TUESDAY: Office
WEDNESDAY: CSI: NY
THURSDAY: Alias, CSI, Without a Trace
FRIDAY: Numb3rs
SUNDAY: Simpsons, Cold Case, West Wing, Grey's Anatomy

observations: Two of the OKTV shows would have in the past been up at the top..bet you can't guess which. Looks like Sunday night is the most good tv, Wednesday is the most crowded, and FOX owns Monday night. Check the next post for an outlook on new shows.