16. The OC
I feel bad having such a good show so low on the list, but when a show peaks in its first season, it's hard to justify it moving above other shows. For me, The OC was best in its first season, when everyone was getting a feel for it, both the viewers and the characters in the show. Under the backdrop of an idyllic Newport community, The OC introduces the ruffian-esque character of Ryan Atwood, a overall good kid, who's just had his run of bad luck. But he soon learns that this community has its share of problems too. With a fantastic cast, with amazing chemistry, The OC manages to show you what life may be like on the other side.
Favourite Character: Seth. Everytime it has to be Seth. No other character engages the audience with humour and emotion more than he does. Excellently played by Adam Brody, Seth gives hope to all geeks in the world, that maybe they can get the girl too.
Favourite Episode: It's a tough one, but oddly enough, for me it's going to be 1x01 Pilot. I'm not quite sure why; there were other candidates, but the pilot just stands out on its own, as an excellent episode. It may not include all of the continuities that the later episodes do, but as a single episode, it is immensely good. From Ryan's first talk with Sandy, to Seth's introduction to the world of Newport, the pilot gives you so much more than any other episode.