I feels like there’s an entire class of TV show that people only watch when they go to visit family. One of the ways my dad and I interact when I go home is by watching gearhead marathons. I’ve spent hours and (consecutive) hours watching shows like American Chopper, Street Customs, and Overhaulin’ — series I never watch on my own, but fall into like a beloved habit when I cross my parents’ threshold. I got a sneak peek at what I’ll no doubt be watching over the holidays: the new TLC reality special Family Armor, (premiering Nov. 19) about a large Mormon family in San Antonio who runs Texas Armoring Corporation, a company that custom bullet-proofs vehicles for celebrities, heads of state, and regular old people who’ve got something to fear. So picture lots of explosions, gunfire, and a baby-faced CEO who says things like, “It’s not about Big Love. It’s tough love.”
So, tell me: What are your TV shows that you only watch when you’re with your parents?
Any of the CSI shows…they are hooked on all of them, but the only time I watch them is when we’re visiting them.
Me too – they’re my dad’s favorite shows. I’m a fan at my own place but not enough to watch. Though I watched last week’s trilogy and it’s not the same without Grissom *sigh*
My in-laws like those, too. Really any of the CBS crime shows–CSI, NCIS, Criminal Minds, whatever. Honestly, I think CSI is poorly written and predictable and would NEVER watch it on my own, but am compelled to sit through it with them.
NCIS
Yes, any of the procedurals. I never watch them, but parents seem to love the Cold Case, CSI, NCIS type shows.
Any remodeling show on TLC or DIY channels. Even when I am with them, I can only handle about an hour and a half, then I’m hunting for the remote control.
Wheel of Fortune
My family too! and Jepordy… my step-dad actually DVR’s it!
same here on the wheel of fortune
Yep, Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune…they never miss it.
Wheel of Fortune for sure! Plus the stock market channel – riveting stuff.
My parents and I will obsessively watch Bones, Boston Legal, and The Tudors whenever I’m home. I’m talking four or five hours at a time–we seem to have a problem limiting ourselves!
Definately not gossip girl.
Clean House and Design Star. I’m an interior designer and I think it’s mom’s way of connecting with me, but those shows drive me nuts!
My family is obsessed with Antiques Roadshow.
Monk. I know a lot of folks are obsessed with it, but I just find it to be OK. Yet my parents love it, and I enjoy seeing them get such a kick out of it.
Old television shows like M*A*S*H and All in the Family. My dad loves TVLand. I also find myself constantly watches the Game Show Network when I’m at their house. Stuff like Match Game and Family Feud.
Pretty much any of the Law&Orders and the Food Network.
What a funny topic! And so funny too that so many others only watch game shows when parents are around. Jeopardy & Deal or No Deal are our routine at 6pm these days, if I am over there. My 3 yr old just recently drew a person without hair & told me it was “Howie”!
defintely game shows like millionaire and wheel of fortune.
also nature shows and the history channel. we all sit around and discuss the topic, and usually ends up becoming a heated debate lol.
my dad loves ncis, i never watch it alone, but i end up watching with him whenever im home
My Dad loves NCIS too, and I only end up watching it when I’m with him.
My dad worships 24 and he hates FRIENDS, I mean, seriously. The first time he saw Friends, it was TOW the “seven” with Mon, Rach and Chandler, and he hated the show since. But I think he just hated it because me and my brothers loved it lol.
My mom only watches soaps like the Bold and the Beautiful
My family loves the Food Network, and it seems like “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” is always on!
Leno. Sigh.
My condolences.