TV programs recommended by some Christians

in alphabetical order

• Biography (A&E)
• 7th Heaven
• Touched by an Angel
  
  Generally offering heart-touching stories dealing with the lives of everyday people, “Touched by an Angel” shares the abounding love and forgiveness of an almighty God in nearly every episode. While certainly not a show to gain accurate theological insight from, God is praised and portrayed in a positive light. Tim Cowley
• Christy
• Highway to Heaven
• Little House on the Prairie
• Tales of Avonlea
• The Waltons

Mostly Non-offensive

• Animaniacs
• Babylon 5
  
  Probably too involved for those not into serious science fiction, but it remains a thought-provoking show. Despite being created and written by an atheist, Babylon 5 has presented Christianity in a positive light on several occasions. Believe it or not, one entire episode dealt with the nature of forgiveness and Christ's atonement. However, the show requires some thought, and it is structured like a 5-year miniseries, so it's not for the casual viewer. For teen and up. Christopher Heyn
  A bit on the violent side, poor language. There will be references to God and religion, but usually not in an extreme negative light. Tim Emmerich
• Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
• Early Edition
  Moral Rating: 3½ … Quality: 5
  
  Unique and captivating, this hour-long show deals with a kind-hearted man whose mission is to "save the world" in his own little part of it…Chicago. Often displaying selfless acts of heroism (mixed with humility), the main character mysteriously finds the paper on his doorstep… a day ahead of time! He looks for the story about a missing little boy, a tragic accident, or another incident that he can help prevent by being in the right place and the right time. Tim Cowley
• ER
  Moral Rating: 3½ … Quality: 5
  
  On rare occassion has dealt with religious or moral issues and handled them in a one-sided and liberal fashion. Usually handles moral issues in a fair light and is not afraid to tackle controversial issues, but also treating them fairly and relatively objectively. Excellent character development and examination their respective character, or lack thereof. Things often are not as they seem at first, and it is a relatively, although highly dramatized, realistic portrayal of life and issues of this day. Often, it will give you much to think about regarding why you believe what you do and why you would or wouldn't react in a certain way. None of the characters are Christian, or even religious, so their conduct is not reflective of Christian values, but the weekly scripts delve into the psyche of the characters and can offer insight into the motivations and subsequent actions of the non-believing world. Scott Moore

• Home Improvement
• Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
• Walker, Texas Ranger
• Bionic Woman
• Happy Days
• Mork & Mindy
• Newhart
• The Rockford Files
• Six Million Dollar Man
• Star Trek: Original, Next Generation