Television:
Since I'm rarely ever home and when I am home I'm usually doing something on the computer and don't watch TV. I finally smartened up and cancelled my 55 dollar per month cable that I never watched. The last show I saw and really enjoyed was LOST. I rented the entire first season on DVD and watched the whole thing in one day. I am hooked on the show and patiently await it's third season DVD release so I can spend another day watching it.
Books:
The Stand, by Stephen King. This remains my most favorite book of all time. If you haven't read it, you should.