This feature was originally published on October 26, 2009.

It's a new day, which means a new installment in Complex's Best of the 2000s series. How can we sum up the Aughts? Another decade of our youth lost to the boob tube. We could've run a marathon, we could've started our own business, we could've joined the Peace Corps. But we didn't. Instead we spent hours (upon hours upon hours) parked in front of our television set zoned out like crackheads. There ain't no shame in our game—in fact, we're proud to share our extensive knowledge of the idiot box with our totally comprehensive guide to the 100 Best TV Shows that aired from 2000 to 2009. Grab a drink, your favorite snack, and of course the remote...

RELATED: The 100 Greatest 2000s Films