The Wire

If you want to impress pretentious strangers at a party, tell them your favorite TV show of all time is The Wire. Make sure to mention that it's a shame the series ended after just 5 seasons. And to be a real poser, add that you were one of the few people to watch the series when it was actually aired on HBO. Since apparently, discovering a good TV show isn't enough, you must try to convince your friends and family to watch as well - something fans of The Wire do without fail.

Series Rating: 9.3

Average Episode Rating: 8.7

Season-Quality Correlation: 76%