Fall TV 2008 Poll Results

There's been plenty to talk about on TV this season: Tina Fey as Sarah Palin, the revolving 'CSI' cast, the continuing downfall of 'Heroes' and more. So during the height of election season, we asked you to cast your vote on the good, the bad and the ugly of the fall TV season so far -- and you weighed in with more than 600,000 votes. Check out the results ...

Fall TV 2008 Poll Results

Which returning show still tops your must-see list?

<b><a href="http://television.aol.com/show/csi-crime-scene-investigation/132763/main" target="_blank">'CSI'</a> -- 52%</b> <a href="http://television.aol.com/show/greys-anatomy/426427/main" target="_blank">'Grey's Anatomy'</a> -- 16% <a href="http://television.aol.com/show/house/113097/main" target="_blank">'House'</a> -- 15% <a href="http://television.aol.com/show/desperate-housewives/379235/main" target="_blank">'Desperate Housewives'</a> -- 7% <a href="http://television.aol.com/show/the-office/152542/main" target="_blank">'The Office'</a> -- 7% <a href="http://television.aol.com/show/gossip-girl/1341968/main" target="_blank">'Gossip Girl'</a> -- 2%

Fall TV 2008 Poll Results

Which new show seems the most promising?

<b><a href="http://television.aol.com/show/the-mentalist/10235896/main" target="_blank">'The Mentalist'</a> -- 37%</b> <a href="http://television.aol.com/show/eleventh-hour/10235897/main" target="_blank">'Eleventh Hour'</a> -- 19% <a href="http://television.aol.com/show/fringe/10235903/main" target="_blank">'Fringe'</a> -- 18% <a href="http://television.aol.com/show/life-on-mars/10235891/main" target="_blank">'Life on Mars'</a> -- 18% <a href="http://television.aol.com/show/privileged/10235900/main" target="_blank">'Privileged'</a> -- 5% <a href="http://television.aol.com/show/crusoe/10202900/main" target="_blank">'Crusoe'</a> -- 4%

Fall TV 2008 Poll Results

Which hyped new show was most disappointing?

<b><a href="http://television.aol.com/show/knight-rider-2008/10202899/main" target="_blank">'Knight Rider'</a> -- 30%</b> <a href="http://television.aol.com/show/90210/10235899/main" target="_blank">'90210'</a> -- 25% <a href="http://television.aol.com/show/kath-and-kim/10202898/main" target="_blank">'Kath& Kim'</a> -- 18% <a href="http://television.aol.com/show/worst-week/10235894/main" target="_blank">'Worst Week'</a> -- 12% <a href="http://television.aol.com/show/my-own-worst-enemy/10202897/main" target="_blank">'My Own Worst Enemy'</a> -- 9% <a href="http://television.aol.com/show/fringe/10235903/main" target="_blank">'Fringe'</a> -- 5%

Fall TV 2008 Poll Results

Which show deserves more hype?

<b><a href="http://television.aol.com/show/bones/208653/main" target="_blank">'Bones'</a> -- 36%</b> <a href="http://television.aol.com/show/the-unit/165553/main" target="_blank">'The Unit'</a> -- 25% <a href="http://television.aol.com/show/eli-stone/1342102/main" target="_blank">'Eli Stone'</a> -- 16% <a href="http://television.aol.com/show/chuck/1329189/main" target="_blank">'Chuck'</a> -- 11% <a href="http://television.aol.com/show/terminator-the-sarah-connor-chronicles/1342122/main" target="_blank">'Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles'</a> -- 8% <a href="http://television.aol.com/show/privileged/10235900/main" target="_blank">'Privileged'</a> -- 4%

Fall TV 2008 Poll Results

Which show was hit hardest by the sophomore slump?

<b><a href="http://television.aol.com/show/private-practice/1342108/main" target="_blank">'Private Practice'</a> -- 30%</b> <a href="http://television.aol.com/show/pushing-daisies/1342106/main" target="_blank">'Pushing Daisies'</a> -- 25% <a href="http://television.aol.com/show/the-big-bang-theory/1342113/main" target="_blank">'The Big Bang Theory'</a> -- 13% <a href="http://television.aol.com/show/gossip-girl/1341968/main" target="_blank">'Gossip Girl'</a> -- 13% <a href="http://television.aol.com/show/chuck/1329189/main" target="_blank">'Chuck'</a> -- 10% <a href="http://television.aol.com/show/life/1324998/main" target="_blank">'Life'</a> -- 9%

Fall TV 2008 Poll Results

Who is fall's most buzzworthy star?

<b><a href="http://television.aol.com/celebrity/tina-fey/336261" target="_blank">Tina Fey, </a> <a href="http://television.aol.com/show/30-rock/942767/main" target="_blank">'30 Rock'</a> and <a href="http://television.aol.com/show/saturday-night-live/62573/main" target="_blank">'Saturday Night Live'</a> -- 54%</b> <a href="http://television.aol.com/celebrity/simon-baker/199704" target="_blank">Simon Baker, </a> <a href="http://television.aol.com/show/the-mentalist/10235896/main" target="_blank">'The Mentalist'</a> -- 32% <a href="http://television.aol.com/celebrity/cloris-leachman/41211" target="_blank">Cloris Leachman, </a> <a href="http://television.aol.com/show/dancing-with-the-stars/419134/main" target="_blank">'Dancing With the Stars'</a> -- 8% <a href="http://television.aol.com/celebrity/shannen-doherty/19482" target="_blank">Shannen Doherty, </a> <a href="http://television.aol.com/show/90210/10235899/main" target="_blank">'90210'</a> -- 4% <a href="http://television.aol.com/celebrity/kristen-wiig/375262" target="_blank">Kristen Wiig, </a> <a href="http://television.aol.com/show/saturday-night-live/62573/main" target="_blank">'Saturday Night Live'</a> -- 2%

Fall TV 2008 Poll Results

Which 'Office' couple is the most interesting?

<b>Michael and Holly -- 54%</b> Jim and Pam -- 32% Dwight and Angela -- 8% Angela and Andy -- 4% Darryl and Kelly -- 2%

Fall TV 2008 Poll Results

Did the five-year jump on 'Desperate Housewives' work?

<b>Neither ... it's all the same -- 51%</b> No ... I hate what happened to the characters -- 37% Yes ... the show's better than ever -- 12%

Fall TV 2008 Poll Results

Will you still watch 'CSI' without William Petersen?

<b>Maybe ... depends on how good Laurence Fishburne is 41%</b> No ... the show just won't be the same 37% Yes ... cast members come and go 22%

Fall TV 2008 Poll Results

What's the best way to fix 'Heroes'?

Stop putting the entire world in peril -- 37% It's fine as it is, don't change a thing -- 23% Kill off at least three characters -- 21% No more time travel! -- 16% Don't give Peter his powers back -- 4%

Fall TV 2008 Poll Results

Which show has the best election coverage?

<b><a href="http://television.aol.com/show/saturday-night-live/62573/main" target="_blank">'Saturday Night Live'</a> -- 62%</b> <a href="http://television.aol.com/show/the-daily-show-with-jon-stewart/54979/main" target="_blank">'The Daily Show With Jon Stewart'</a> -- 25% <a href="http://television.aol.com/show/the-colbert-report/81533/main" target="_blank">'The Colbert Report'</a> -- 13%

Fall TV 2008 Poll Results

What's the best cable show this season?

<b><a href="http://television.aol.com/show/dexter/989582/main" target="_blank">'Dexter'</a> -- 24%</b> <a href="http://television.aol.com/show/raising-the-bar/10333120/main" target="_blank">'Raising the Bar'</a> -- 21% <a href="http://television.aol.com/show/mad-men/1342134/main" target="_blank">'Mad Men'</a> -- 18% <a href="http://television.aol.com/show/true-blood/10280387/main" target="_blank">'True Blood'</a> -- 15% <a href="http://television.aol.com/show/sons-of-anarchy/10280386/main" target="_blank">'Sons of Anarchy'</a> -- 12% <a href="http://television.aol.com/show/its-always-sunny-in-philadelphia/589897/main" target="_blank">'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia'</a> -- 9%

Fall TV 2008 Poll Results

Which show is so over?

<b><a href="http://television.aol.com/show/survivor-gabon/10319683/main" target="_blank">'Survivor'</a> -- 30%</b> <a href="http://television.aol.com/show/er/49782/main" target="_blank">'ER'</a> -- 24% <a href="http://television.aol.com/show/my-name-is-earl/165651/main" target="_blank">'My Name Is Earl'</a> -- 16% <a href="http://television.aol.com/show/smallville/75304/main" target="_blank">'Smallville'</a> -- 11% <a href="http://television.aol.com/show/boston-legal/219089/main" target="_blank">'Boston Legal'</a> -- 10% <a href="http://television.aol.com/show/prison-break/422516/main" target="_blank">'Prison Break'</a> -- 10%

Fall TV 2008 Poll Results

How did the writers' strike affect your TV viewing habits?

<b>I discovered great shows on cable.</b> -- 49% I became a Guitar Hero. Gonna rock expert mode next. -- 6% I started Netflixing like crazy and can't stop -- 12% I ceased all entertainment consumption and took up yoga. -- 5% Huh? What strike? -- 28%

Fall TV 2008 Poll Results

Do you actually watch TV on your television?

<b>Um, yeah ... the DVR is my bestest friend</b> -- 69% If I miss a show ... I'll stream it free online -- 27% Hell no ... I download everything off iTunes or elsewhere, if you know what I mean -- 3%

Fall TV 2008 Poll Results

Which midseason show are you most excited about?

<b><a href="http://television.aol.com/show/24/157907/main" target="_blank">'24'</a> -- 28%</b> <a href="http://television.aol.com/show/american-idol/65307/main" target="_blank">'American Idol'</a> -- 23% <a href="http://television.aol.com/show/lost/113094/main" target="_blank">'Lost'</a> -- 19% <a href="http://television.aol.com/show/scrubs/182884/main" target="_blank">'Scrubs'</a> -- 16% <a href="http://television.aol.com/show/reaper/1342126/main" target="_blank">'Reaper'</a> -- 8% <a href="http://television.aol.com/show/dollhouse/10235904/main" target="_blank">'Dollhouse'</a> -- 6%

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