Imo i think it is and thats coming from someone who enjoys 90210 and Gossip Girl.
Every episode makes me happy even if the storyline is sad, ive watched it from season 1 and i could easily watch episode after episode on a daily basis its that good.;
It isn't even a drama. Every year it is submitted for Emmy consideration in the "Best Comedy" category. At most it would be considered a"dramedy," a hybrid-type show that America does very well.
It's not a drama, it's a 'dramedy' and it's past it's best now. I still watch it but just compare the current season to the earlier ones and it's a pale imitation of itself.
I much prefer Grey's Anatomy, it's as cheesy as all hell but it's a good cheese.
This show is my guilty pleasure. I've seen every episode o) and I can honestly say I've never watched it and thought that was a poor episode. I really enjoy! The writing is excellent IMO and it is very funny and witty. It's in it's 7th year so they must be doing something right! As for best US show...erm my favourites are 24, BSG, Alias, Dexter to name but a few. Although you probs wouldn't class all these as dramas.