Even the most-“seasoned” TV watchers can’t catch it all, making gift-giving all the easier for you. This year, get them hooked on something new with an award-winning first season of one of TV’s top shows. You get credit for finding their new favorite – and they’re in charge of catching up.
Six Feet Under: The Complete First Season
(HBO) $39.98
Emmy Nods: Outstanding Actor (2), Outstanding Actress (2), Outstanding Guest Actress (2), Outstanding Series, Outstanding Supporting Actor, Outstanding Supporting Actress
Mad Men: Season One
(Lionsgate) $39.98/$49.99 Blu
Golden Globe Nods: Best Actor (Won), Best Series (Won)
30 Rock: Season One
(Universal) $49.98
Golden Globe Nod: Best Actor (Won)
The Shield: Season One
(Sony Pictures) $49.95
Golden Globe Nods: Best Actor (Won), Best Series (Won)
In Treatment: The Complete First Season
(HBO) $59.99
Emmy Nods: Outstanding Actor, Outstanding Supporting Actress (Won), Outstanding Guest Actor (Won)
Damages: The Complete First Season
(Sony Pictures) $49.95/$79.95 Blu
Emmy Nods: Outstanding Actress (Won), Outstanding Series
Breaking Bad: The Complete First Season
(Sony Pictures) $39.95
Emmy Nod: Best Actor (Won)
24: Season One
(20th Century Fox) $49.98
Golden Globe Nods: Best Actor (Won), Best Series
Weeds: Season One
(Lionsgate) $29.99 – DVD/Blu
Golden Globe Nods: Best Actress (Won), Best Series
The Sopranos: The Complete First Season
(HBO) $59.98
Golden Globe Nods: Best Actor (Won), Best Actress (Won), Best Supporting Actress (Won), Best Series (Won)
This article appears in Nov 19-25, 2009.
