NCIS is the best TV show.

Because my opponent has presented little new information this last round, I will summarize what conclusions have been drawn thus far about both shows. 1. Plotline Pro concedes that NCIS' storyline is unoriginal, but humorously claims that means it must is good. In reality, this only means it is clichï¿½d. I have shown Seinfeld's story to be original, admired, and yet to be successfully replicated. Pro's rebuttal: "I just don't get it. " 2. Running Time My opponent has conceded this point for 2 rounds. 3. Cinematography Pro has refused to acknowledge my argument that near-identical "camera tricks" are used by numerous other shows, reinforcing NCIS as just another crime drama. 4. Characters Pro claims the characters on NCIS are superior because he thinks they are. On the other hand, I have provided evidence that Seinfeld not only has a wider cast of characters, but also that its main characters are far more celebrated than those of NCIS. Add on this fan approval with approval from the critics and it is clear which cast is superior. 5. Ratings Seinfeld has placed higher in ratings, viewer totals, and top 10 placements for all 6 of NCIS' seasons. My opponent has not and cannot refute this fact. Instead, he complained that ratings are skewed because shows were less impressive during Seinfeld's day. Not only is this point completely immaterial, it actually works against his case. If more people are watching television today than 10 years ago, the fact that Seinfeld still had more viewers than NCIS does now shows just how much better it is. 6. Awards Seinfeld won 3 times the awards and received 7 times the nominations of NCIS during the same time span. Afterward, Seinfeld went on to receive an additional 18 awards and 60 nominations. To match this performance, NCIS would have to receive more honors in the next three years than is physically possible. Pro tries to credit Seinfeld's awards to its longevity, which clearly makes no sense as Seinfeld received its awards while still on the air. 7. Recognition Seinfeld has amassed far more public recognition than NCIS and is widely recognized as one of the best shows ever made. Once again, Pro has not and cannot refute this fact. Notice my opponent's lack of sources showing any amount of public recognition for NCIS. This was not an oversight, but rather a sad truth of the show; NCIS is simply not as well received as Seinfeld. 8. Influence & Longevity Seinfeld has become a pop culture icon, influencing media and society on a level reserved for only the most distinguished series. It has and continues to produce amazing amounts of revenue and still out-performs new primetime shows. Pro has not offered a single claim that NCIS can match any these feats, despite the fact that it has been on the air for 6 years now. ::Conclusion:: Note that my opponent has not presented any actual evidence showing NCIS as superior. Instead, he has spent this entire debate simply explaining why he personally prefers the show. Sadly, his preference could not stand up to scrutiny; I have shown NCIS' premise to be clichï¿½d, its editing to be overused, and its characters to be painfully obvious stereotypes. In the mean time, Seinfeld shined in nearly every category presented. It's considered better by fans because of original storytelling and beloved characters. TV critics prefer it, rewarding it 3 times the awards of NCIS. It's better liked by the viewing public, producing ratings that surpassed NCIS every single season. It even became a part of our culture in ways NCIS has not begun to approach, nor likely ever will. While Pro may complain that Seinfeld's success is due to its age, such longevity is just another point in its favor. The choice is clear, vote Con. Happy Festivus!