Even in the Internet Age, television remains a cultural force, a unifying voice and quite possibly our chief storyteller. A number of television programs over the decades have not only been great, but inspirational for viewers to become that which was once mocked: geeks.
Here are the 10 television shows that have most inspired generations of geeks. Not all are about computers or rockets, nor space travel or science. But all possess a common theme. Being smart, passionate, dedicated, hands-on and driven are qualities to be celebrated.