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The last “Best of 2007” lists you’re getting from us

Yes, I know, it’s cutting it pretty darned close to wait until the last couple of days of January 2008 to run a Best of 2007 list, but that’s the problem with these TV DVD sets: there’s a whole lot of viewing involved to get through them, and you don’t want to give anyone the short end of the stick just because your schedule didn’t allow you to give their set a look. With the confidence that I’ve had a chance to check out the majority of the cool stuff that came out in ’07, however, I hereby present my personal picks for the Top 20 TV DVDs of last year. And when you’ve read through my list, check out Bullz-Eye’s Best of the Best staff picks for 2007! (Oh, and don’t forget to pop back by to tell us if we missed anything!)



Bullz-Eye’s 2007 Year End TV Review

Given that the TV season generally runs from September to May, it always feels a little strange doing a year-end wrap-up of the best in television, since you end up bringing in bits and pieces from two separate seasons. Still, between the second half of the 2006 – 2007 season and the first half of the 2007 – 2008 season, we’ve certainly been given plenty of material to work with. Six of our most prolific TV writers have provided their opinions of both the best and the worst that the small screen has had to offer, and while they do occasionally concur on a show, it’s a safe bet that no two people on the Bullz-Eye staff have identical season pass lists on TiVo.

Head over to the homepage by clicking here, but don’t forget to swing back by to offer your own opinions!

The Office: “The Deposition”

Michael Scott is great under oath. Not great in the way that he answers questions correctly, but great as in hilarious. I loved all the little interjections he had:

“That’s what she said.”
“They hang off m’lady’s chest.”
“I will allow it.”
“I throw myself at the mercy of the deposition.”

I feel bad for Toby. He tried to open up at lunch but Michael responded by pushing his tray off the table. I still don’t know why Michael hates him so much, though it probably didn’t help that Toby asked for a copy of Michael’s journal. I hope that they do a flashback episode someday that explains the vast chasm between them. There is some good comic potential there.

Back at the office it was all about ping-pong. Kelly was this episode’s Most Valuable Character with all of her smack (not trash) talk and her version that Avril Lavigne song:

“Hey Hey I I don’t like your boyfriend / be-cause he he can’t play any ping-pong”

Of course, when she and Pam took over the table, they couldn’t even rally for serve.

All in all, it was a pretty good episode. The thought of Michael under oath still makes me laugh.

Was that Dwight and Moes playing table tennis at the end?

“All of my heroes are table tennis players.”

The Office: “Survivor Man”

This week’s episode felt like filler, especially with the whole “green” theme that NBC-Universal has going this month. Michael’s trip out into the forest was pretty comical, but I thought Dwight was really in his element this week and he had several great lines throughout the episode:

“They would call me the ‘Overkill Killer.’”

“It would be better if you were unconscious.” (as he hits Michael in the head with his shoe)

“Lunch.” (as he grabs a few eggs from a bird’s nest)

“Nothing to worry about. Just watching Michael throught the scope. Safety is…(click)…on.” (as he points a rifle at Michael)

Jim’s foray as the substitute regional manager revolved around his attempt to combine multiple birthdays into one big party. I had a feeling this wasn’t going to go over to well. It doesn’t matter what office you’re talking about, people like to have their own celebration on their birthday. I though Jim and Creed’s exchange about the peach cobbler was the highlight of this storyline. In general, Creed is underutilized on the show.

The tag at the end featured a funny conversation between Jim and Michael about Jim’s attempt to combine birthdays, which devolved into a “that’s what she said” competition. It was actually kind of a nice moment between the two.

Bullz-Eye’s back with their latest TV Power Rankings!

NBC may not be King of the Nielsen Ratings just yet, but we know good television when we see it, and the Peacock has returned in full force with a dominating presence that includes the top three shows and five of the top six. HBO, on the other hand, is experiencing the opposite, with the departure of “The Sopranos,” “Deadwood” and “Rome.” Add to that the fact that our list features a whopping 10 new entries — five of which are freshmen — and you’ve got one heck of a Power Rankings shakeup. Much of this has to do with so many shows being on hiatus until next year, but whatever the cause, it’s nice to see some much-needed change to a usually familiar lineup. And, hey, don’t miss the list of our favorite shows which are currently on hiatus (and are therefore ineligible for the Top-20), our farewell to “The Sopranos,” and our stable of Honorable Mentions.

Check out the list here, then come back and let us know how we did…or if we missed any of your favorites!

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