"The West Wing"

The New York Post called it one of the top 5 shows of all time. Its 26 Emmy's are the most ever for a drama series. For four straight years it was recognized as the greatest drama on television by the Screen Actors Guild.

The seven seasons were some of the best content television has ever seen. Now, over two years after the series finale, the show has returned to prominence due to the uncanny way seasons 6 and 7 contain striking similarities to the current presidential election. For anyone who has never experienced The West Wing, it comes highly recommended. Here is the New York Times account of the similarities:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/30/arts/television/30wing.html?_r=1&oref=slogin