Something really important...

...TV theme songs.

I love TV theme songs. I'm glad shows are starting to get their shit together and put theme songs back. They are the best part of TV shows. How are you supposed to get a show without a theme song? How are you supposed to know who all of the actors are if they are not shown in several clips, a turn-n-smile or a lovely headshot?

YOU AREN'T!!! In no particular order...the 22 best opening tv themes ever...

1. Reba. I just think Reba is really damn funny.


2. Boston Public. Thomas Newman...the T in front of the Fuller Building...Joey McIntire...say no more.


3. NYPD Blue. SO MUCH DRUMMING! SO MUCH DENNIS FRANZ (i hope we see his ass this episode!!!)


4. ER. Duh.


5. The Hogan Family. Life IS a sweet insanity, isn't it!? Oh, Sandy Duncan...


6. Perfect Strangers. EPIC!


6a) Step-by-Step. This one is a good one because it is way too long, features a number of continuity issues and is the only opening credits that I know that involves a CGI Lake Michigan that is actually the parking lot at Six Flags Magic Mountain.


7. Mary Tyler Moore. A really good show. Really classic jam.


8. Rhoda. This one is great...you don't even have to watch the show after the credits...


9. Six Feet Under. EEEE more Thomas Newman...


10. Ally McBeal. Who the hell can resist a little Vonda? Yes I do own the entire song. And Calista just isn't the same on Brothers and Sisters. Oh wait. Yes she is. EXACTLY the same.


11. The District. If an urban-set crime or education drama doesn't have a good theme, change the channel.


12. The Facts of Life. I had a crush on Nancy McKeon as a kid. Foreshadowing.


13. Room 222. Such an odd song choice...but oh, Karen Valentine. You are so lovably clutzy!


14. M*A*S*H*. How such a lovely song could be called 'Suicide is Painless' is beyond me


15. The Wonder Years. History's most perfect sitcom had to have the most perfect opening credits.


16. The Golden Girls. BEEEAAAAAAAA. BBBBBEEEEAAAAAAAA. waaaaaaa.


17. Newhart. This one has LOTS of arial shots of Vermont. So it has to be great.


18. Wait til Your Father Gets Home. Classic.


19. Hey Dude. WHY ARE THERE NO ACTUAL VIDEOS OF THIS!?


20. The Adventures of Pete & Pete. Polaris. Awesome.


21) Degrassi: The Next Generation. When you are the best show Canada has ever made...well...you just are, aren't you?



22) Skins. Brit love. Absolutely what a drug, nudity and swear-full show about British teens should have for an opening.






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