The past decade has produced some kick-arse TV: must-see “appointment” series, subversive cult sitcoms and sweeping, sophisticated “post-broadcast” dramas. Then there were the shows we quietly applauded.

Television is not all sport and M*A*S*H reruns in the warmer months (hell, it seemed like that was all that was on in the actual ratings period). Let us guide you through the summer television schedule.

It's a great week for movies – and there are a few interesting dramas, plenty of music, and journos winning awards for writing about bushfires.

Massage your brain with Werner Herzog, the final Media Watch and a spirited GFC documentary, then mash it with Rock Of Love and Destroyed In Seconds. "Building fall down!"

Enjoy gross-out Medical Monday, interesting stuff from Stephen Fry, bisexual dramas, and John Safran whacking off to a picture of Barack Obama. Who said free-to-air TV was dead?

The news that Chris Lilley is working on a new TV series called Angry Boys has many people (including us) excited. But some observers are not so thrilled.

News of an impending guide to making cakes in the shape of popular ABC TV children's characters had us thinking… why leave it at the kiddie programming?

Seth Rogen guests in and co-writes the first episode of the 21st season of The Simpsons. Rest assured that The Enthusiast was on the internet within minutes registering our disgust throughout the world.

This gentle detective drama set in rural England has been screening for donkey's years. So why is it currently one of the most watched programs on Australian TV? We watched it to find out.