Most TV is mindless bullcrap.
That couldn't be farther from the truth.
There is a lot of BRILLIANT stuff out there. You just have to know where to find it. I watch probably 10-15 shows that are still airing now while also going back and watching shows that aired in the past that I missed out on. Currently watching "Six Feet Under". Greatness.
There is a lot of mindless bullcrap out there (Most reality TV and most crap that is shown on CBS and ABC) but there is a lot of kick ass stuff out there too.