'Tis the season for TV box sets

From 'Futurama' to 'Fawlty Towers,' the newest full series sets to hit the shelves

By Paul Semel, Special to Metromix

More than flowers, candy or love letter written in your own blood, nothing says “I love you” like a big box of your honey's favorite television show. Best of all, it's the gift that keeps on giving, since it'll keep them on the couch right next to you for days on end.

With the recent and upcoming releases of a whole slew of box sets, there are plenty of shows to choose from these days, from cartoon favorites like "Spongebob Squarepants," to oldies-but-goodies like "Ally McBeal." So the real question is: Which TV box set do you buy first? Allow us to complicate matters with the following guide.