NEW RELEASE TUESDAY 8/27 AND 9/3

Stay Tuned went on a brief hiatus last week and did not post last Tuesday's new releases. So to make up for lost time, we are going to rerun the past week's TV-on-DVD releases and include them in this week's post. That's a lot of releases!

Blu-ray Picks-of-the-Week

The Walking Dead - The Third Season

It's The Walking Dead, nuff' said. Viewers are introduced to the abandoned prison, the Governor, and Michonne. The 16-episode season keeps up the pace and teaches us to not get too attached to characters because they can be killed off in an instant. AMC does its usual great packaging job and loads the set with tons of extras.

Sons of Anarchy - The Fifth Season

Sons of Anarchy kicked off its fifth season with one of the cruelest paybacks and death in television history. The motorcycle crime drama continued rolling the punches throughout the season as the war with new villain Damon Pope escalated.

The Vampire Diaries - The Fourth Season

The vampire drama's fourth season continues the saga of Elena and the Salvatore brothers. The action keeps rolling through each episode as revelations and answers come to light. Also, the backdoor pilot episode for the spin-off show, The Originals, is included in this set.

Revolution - The First Season

Ok, we have to admit that Revolution's first season was a crazy roller coaster ride. The show shifted away from its original premise around mid-season, and everything we thought we knew just wasn't what it was supposed to be. Taking on a new direction in the second half, the show focused on the internal strife between the surviving territories and some questions were answered. Sort of. At least we know what happened to the power. Sort of. Definitely pick up this set if you plan on buckling up for the ride this coming fall season.

Spartacus: War of the Damned (The Third Season)

War of the Damned was the title given to the historical drama's third and final season. The massacre and bloodshed continues as the slave rebellion enters its second year. The series ends with a victory and a loss of the rebel hero.

The Office - The Ninth and Final Season

The Office finally closes down after its ninth season and despite losing some of its initial appeal during the show's lengthy run, it still manages to bring humor to the most loyal fan. The final episode provides closure to the nine-year office documentary and leaves its cast in the right places. Now we won't have a reason to talk about Scranton.

Drama Picks-of-the-Week

Elementary - The First Season

The contemporary version on the Sherlock Holmes/Watson dynamic has been a surprising success for CBS. An ex-consultant for Scotland Yard and drug rehab extraordinaire, Holmes relocates to New York City and uses his deducing skills to solve crimes. Dr. Watson, originally a surgeon hired as Holmes' sober companion, gradually becomes his apprentice as they solve the murder-of-the-week. This crime drama also succeeds in maintaining the intrigue as shades of Holmes' previous love Irene and mortal enemy Moriatry become central to the plot.

Scandal - The Second Season

The political drama's second season ups the ante and each episode becomes more fast-paced and action-packed. Revelations, truths, and scandal have kept viewers tuned in for Olivia Pope's next moves. Re-live this second season in preparation for this coming fall season's biggest reveal yet.

Comedy Pick-of-the-Week

Parks and Recreation - The Fifth Season

Hilarity continues at the Pawnee parks department as Leslie Knope embarks on her first year as a city councilwoman. One of NBC's underrated gems, Parks and Recreation gives a mockumentary view of local city politics. The ensemble cast functions perfectly and this fifth season will be the last full year of on-again-off-again couple Ann and Chris (Rashida Jones and Rob Lowe) before they depart this year.

Retro Pick-of-the-Week

Diagnosis Murder - The Fourth Season (Part 1 & 2); The Fifth Season (Part 1 & 2)

The Dick Van Dyke murder mystery drama got two releases last week. Originally a spin-off of Jake and the Fatman, Diagnosis Murder followed the crime solving adventures of Dr. Mark Sloan and his detective son, Steve. LAPD relied on the medical consultant to help solve its open cases and crimes of the week. Each week the show had a bevy of guest stars and usually relied on stunt casting to wrangle in viewers during the show's eight-year run.

Well that about sums up the past two weeks' worth of new releases. What releases are you looking forward to? Share with us in the comment box below, and we'll be back next week with another batch of releases.

THE 100 ALL-TIME GREATEST TV SHOWS CONT'D...

Stay Tuned continues to review Entertainment Weekly's list of the 100 All-Time Greatest Television. Today we will highlight the shows ranked #80-71.

So let's hit that 'Rewind' button and flash back to some good ol' days...

#80 - The Office (U.S. version)

More of a mockumentary than comedy, depending on the person you're asking, the U.S. version of The Office followed the day-to-day operations of the Dunder Mifflin Paper Company in Scranton, PA. More importantly, it filmed the lives of the employees and their daily interactions with Regional Manager Michael Scott. While Michael wasn't the most politically correct manager, as expressed in frequent uncomfortable situations between him and his employees, he was the core character that held the unit together. Though The Office wasn't a ratings powerhouse, it was critically acclaimed for its premise, use of single-camera setup, and reliance on an ensemble cast that were mostly improvisational actors. The Office showed us that oddly interesting characters exist even in the most mundane locations.

#79 - Everybody Loves Raymond

Everybody Loves Raymond ushered the return of the television family sitcom when it premiered in 1996. The show followed sportswriter Ray Barone as he balanced the challenges of his work life with an often hectic and lively family life in Long Island, New York. Ray and his wife Debra, and their three children, lived across the street from Ray's parents, Marie and Frank Barone, and brother Robert. Much of the antics focused on the family arguments between the members of the Barone family, in particular the long-running friction between mother Marie and daughter-in-law Debra. Everybody Loves Raymond took real-life experiences and situations that were considered "behind closed doors" and delivered the hilarious results in our living rooms every week. We all had embarrassing moments growing up with our parents and just because we move out of their house and start our own family doesn't necessarily mean that those moments end. At some point in our lives, we are Ray Barone.

#78 - Dawson's Creek

Okay, you just started singing the Paula Cole theme song after reading the title? We won't hold it against you.

Dawson's Creek wasn't the average, run-of-the-mill teenage angst show, and that is exactly why the show became both a critical and ratings hit. Premiering on The WB in 1998, Dawson's Creek helped solidify the network's increasing teen-centric line-up and introduced the world to Capeside and the high school drama surrounding principal character Dawson Leery. Along with best friends Pacey and Joey, and new girl with a shady past, Jen, the foursome soon captivated audiences with its realistic dialogue and racy, and sometimes controversial, plots (remember Pacey having sex with his teacher?). Viewers appreciated a show that showcased how teenagers really spoke to one another. On the show, friendships soon became crushes, which later turned into romances, followed by triangles and quadrangles, and pretty soon you needed a scorecard to keep count of everybody. New characters were introduced (including having a gay character in a supporting role for the remainder of the series), older characters written out (we still are raw about the way they killed of Daddy Leery...shout out to John Wesley Shipp!), and the tough television transition of filming a high school show to filming a college show. As the kids matured so did the audience and pretty soon the matters of The Creek were things of the past.

#77 - Ally McBeal

Ally McBeal was a breakout hit for FOX during the late '90s. Considered one of the first 'dramadies' on network television, the show focused on lawyer Ally McBeal's world as she begins working at the Cage & Fish law firm. While the legal cases were sometimes odd (fat department store Santa being fired and replaced by a thin Santa) and sexual innuendo oozed throughout each episode (who could forget Ally's romp in the car wash with a total stranger?), the show stood out for many other reasons: Imaginary CGI baby dancing, spontaneous musical numbers, the sparkling clean unisex bathroom, Barry White woo-sah moments, and Ally's short-short skirts during that first year. The complex characters of the ensemble cast helped the dynamics of the show which focused more on the personal stories rather than legal blah. As the show got older, its appeal began to wane and the new characters just couldn't replace the departing cast members (we still are raw about Billy dying from that brain tumor). Ally McBeal represented the independent woman of the late '90s and new millennium balancing the abnormalities of everyday life.

#76 - Game of Thrones

HBO's epic fantasy drama series Game of Thrones chronicles the struggle of power between various dynastic noble factions in order to gain control of the Iron Throne. Feuding families and civil wars scratch the surface of the underlying tones of social hierarchies, religion, crimes and punishment. Based on R.R. Martin's series of books, Game of Thrones contains an ever-increasing cast of characters that attempting to memorize them all just creates headaches. The show also hasn't skirted away from the nudity and violence demonstrated in the books, and the bloodshed appears to increase each season. The writers and producers also don't mind killing off central and popular characters (Ned's beheading in the first season, and the recent season's 'Red Wedding' episode). Game of Thrones brought big-budget fantasy to television, a feat that was nearly impossible in the past, and continues to captivate viewers with its mix of storytelling and element of surprise.

#75 - Beverly Hills, 90210

If there was a TV series that defined the '90s then Beverly Hills, 90210 would be the show. The premise of the show was following the transplanted wholesome Walsh family of Minnesota to the exclusive zip code in the U.S., Beverly Hills, California. Twins Brandon and Brenda had to adjust and adapt to a whole new culture and found themselves trying to fit in with the privileged world of the rich and richer. Behind the lush mansions, pools, Rodeo Drive, and exotic sports cars, Beverly Hills, 90210 didn't shelter the teen angst and drama from viewers, and portrayed its characters experiencing issues related to sex, violence, drug abuse, alcoholism, racism, and poverty. Pretty soon we saw that the rich had worse problems than the middle class and the poor. During its decade-long run, viewers saw how the characters matured as they transitioned from high school to college and later into the real world. Most importantly, the show spawned the eternal debates of Brandon vs. Dylan and Brenda vs. Kelly. The fans are still undecided...20 years later.

#74 - Homeland

Showtime's psychological spy thriller has become a major hit for the cable network due in part to its premise and entangling storylines. Homeland follows CIA officer Carrie Mathison's investigation into former POW, USMC sniper Nicholas Brody after believing that Brody has been turned by al-Qaeda and is a threat to the United States. To further complicate matters, the relationship between Carrie and Brody has slowly been heating up and adds another layer to the investigative thriller. Homeland provides viewers with the multi-layered drama and mystery of the intelligence community and terrorism, and with the recent NSA scandal regarding phone records, it will be interesting to see how if the show will enter that territory.

#73 - Six Feet Under

Set in the family funeral home business, Six Feet Under explored the intricate interpersonal relationships of the Fisher family after the death of patriarch Nathaniel Sr. Each episode began with a death of that week's client and the topic and effects of death would resound and reflect the personal problems and/or misfortunes the Fisher family were experiencing. Considered at times as a black comedy, Six Feet Under explored the perspective of life and the living through the element of death. And each enlightenment would ultimately help unravel the problems that plagued the family and unite them even more.

#72 - Battlestar Galactica

Battlestar Galactica follows the crew of last surviving humans after a nuclear annihilation. The sci-fi drama focuses on the crew's pursuit of a lost colony while evading a race called Cylons intent on exterminating the remaining survivors. Throughout its four season run, the war between the humans and Cylons increased with the usual twists expected of a space opera. Viewers ultimately were watching the war between man vs. machine and the effects extensive technology had on the human race.

#73 - Beavis and Butt-head

The '90s introduced the era of sitting around and do nothing except watch music videos all afternoon. At least that's what it did for four years with Beavis and Butt-head. The teenage duo managed to grab a loyal following thanks in part to its network, MTV. Hilarious hijinks, ridiculous gags, and annoying laughter was what the show was all about. The animated shorts incorporated popular music videos of the time, which was either beneficial or detrimental for the artists depending on how Beavis and Butt-head really felt about them. The animation was also unique for its time and actually influenced future animated series like Daria and King of the Hill. Whether you loved them or hated them, we all were Beavis and Butt-head at one time during our adolescence, and we all managed to watch at least one episode. Admit it. You did.

Well that concludes our review of the #70s on EW's all-time greatest list and while the magazine has chosen some memorable shows of the past, it is refreshing to see the inclusion of current shows (Homeland, Game of Thrones) in the mix. It is important to note that some television shows might not be the best in terms of content or characterization, but its influence on a genre or a certain storytelling merits their placement on this list.

What are some of your memories of these shows? Would you agree with the current selection or placement of shows? Comment below and share with us.

Remember to Stay Tuned for the next review of Entertainment Weekly's list of the 100 All-Time Greatest TV Shows!