A young Charter student finishes up his homework and sits down on the couch to watch his favorite primetime television show, at 5 o’clock in the afternoon.

This may sound strange to some, but with the usage of the DVD media steadily rising, it is slowly becoming a reality.

There are many different reasons that an increasing number of people want to own shows on DVD.

“Shows on DVD are more convenient to watch and are of a better quality [than those on the TV],” freshman Bill Cressman said.

In addition to these incentives, there are also the novelties that come with owning a show on DVD, one of which is the accompaniment of the extra features that are generally found on a DVD.

For instance, on the multiple DVDs of Family Guy there is commentary from producer Seth McFarlane on certain episodes, plus a bonus un-aired episode.

Because of the growing interest in the ownership of television shows, many producers have begun to release individual seasons of their shows on DVD. These include: Smallville ($50), The OC ($50), Seinfeld ($40), Family Guy ($40), and The Sopranos ($80).

Of course, the producers are not the only ones profiting from the releases of these television shows, the stars of these series are also awarded certain royalties.

While according to msnbc.com these royalties usually do not include more than a few cents per copy sold, with the large audience that has recently been attracted to the DVD market the numbers can certainly add up.

With all of these shows being released on DVD, the question must be asked: which show will sell the best this Christmas Holiday?

“Seinfeld, because there is such a wide range of age groups that like it,” said junior Steve Mann.

According to the Nielson Media Research website, the top five broadcast television shows are Desperate Housewives, CSI: Miami, Everybody Loves Raymond, Two and a Half Men, and 60 Minutes, respectively.

All of these shows, barring 60 Minutes, have been or will most likely be released on DVD in the near future, according to the networks.

Everybody Loves Raymond and CSI: Miami have had several seasons released on DVD. Desperate Housewives and Two and a Half Men have not yet been released on DVD (60 Minutes is not likely to be released at all).

Interestingly enough, certain shows that currently posses little or no viewers will also be released on DVD.

Among these are the old live-action television show Wonder Woman, M*A*S*H, and the animated Batman series.

But these will most likely be eclipsed by the much newer and more popular sitcoms and teen dramas that are currently the norm for the majority of modern television audiences.