Generation Y includes those of us born in the late 70's to the mid 90's. We have grown up in an era of unlimited technology; video games, computers, ipods, and endless Internet resources have shaped the way we function.

The Challenger Explosion, the OJ Simpson case, and the death of Princess Dianna are a few of the milestones that we have witnessed in our youth.

Through all of this, Generation Y has been blessed with three of the best television shows of all time. I say "of all time" because of the simple nature of each show, and the time-line in which they aired.

Boy Meets World first aired in 1993 with a pilot episode introducing two 3rd grade best friends. It just so happens, that I, and most of Generation Y were in or around 3rd grade.

The show takes place in the Philadelphia suburbs, where Cory Matthews, played by Ben Savage, and Shawn Hunter, played by Rider Strong, are two young guys making their way through school. Their trials and tribulations bring them on a journey of friends, girls, and family life. They run into bullies, who they eventually befriend. One becomes a womanizer, while the other ends up with the weirdest girl in school. Corey and Shawn grow up together as close as brothers, providing life lessons for the audience.

As the show ages, so does Generation Y. Each storyline hits home in different ways for anyone watching.

The love story between Corey and Topanga (Danielle Fishel) takes the viewers on a roller-coaster ride of perfect love. The ups and downs of their relationship were that of any relationship. The unrelenting bond that they developed with each other made us want to cry with them when something went wrong, or hug someone when they found a resolution.

Corey's family life was like staring into a twin world. Boy Meets World was able to capture the everyday difficulties that a family deals with, as well as the sudden crises that can fall upon unsuspectingly. The brotherly quarrels could relate to siblings everywhere, and paired up with the dynamics of having a younger sister, it created a very characteristic and strong family.

If Corey's family didn't relate to you, Shawn's broken home will surely strike a chord. With an absent mother, a half-wit father, and an extended family of misfits, Shawn's family is a classic example of a tough upbringing. Turning to Corey, the Matthews provide refuge for the lost, young soul. Anyone who has ever had a friend in need, knows that to be able to provide that support for them is essential.

And of course there was everyone's favorite teacher, Mr. Feeny (William Daniels), who followed the characters throughout their schooling careers. Spreading knowledge and teaching lessons, both the characters and audience learned from George Feeny.

Boy Meets World allowed us to grow up with the characters. They were in our homes each and every week for T.G.I.F. We learned to love them as if they were our own friends. We took away life lessons that helped us in our own realities. It was, and will always remain, the show of Generation Y's childhood.

That 70's Show first aired in 1998, right around the time many Generation Y were entering high school. The show, taking place in Point Place, Wisconsin, is about a wily group of teenagers living their daily lives. This comedy had it all, from love, to friendship, to crime, and family. It is no wonder that the show lived on for almost a decade.

Just as Corey and Topanga built a lasting relationship growing up, Eric Forman (Topher Grace) and Donna Pinciotti (Laura Prepon) showed us what it was like to be in a committed relationship. They too, took us on a roller-coaster ride of love. Sharing a first kiss, losing their virginity, breaking up, and doing it all over again mirrored most high school relationships. The love struck Generation Y population identified with Donna and Eric as if they were on the show themselves.

And for those Generation Y'ers that were more about free love, there was always Hyde (Danny Masterson), Kelso (Ashton Kitcher), and Fez (Wilmer Valderrama) to make us laugh hilariously at their attempts to "do it". These three characters were like the three stooges, pulling pranks and finding mischief any way they could. Who among us can't think of the times that our group of friends got into something we shouldn't have.

The Formans portray a typical 70's style family. A strict father, a kooky mother, and a brother and sister combo constantly bickering. Kitty (Debra Jo Rupp) is a closet drinker, finding comfort in her booze, and Red (Kurtwood Smith) was always providing his comical reactions to the idiotic things that "the group" would do.The Formans also outlined the daily dilemmas and mishaps that a family encounters, and included the big events in family life.

Hyde, the son of a drunk mother and absent father, is the outcast of the group. He is brought in by the Formans, showing us the bond between friends, and the love that a family can have for another person's child. His broken home offers a view into the world of many of Generation Y.

Through all of the lessons and varied dynamics of the show, it never ceased to be funny. Each and every episode made us laugh with a kindred spirit. It was hard to watch the show end after growing up and maturing through the same situations as the characters did on That 70's Show.

How I Met Your Mother is and will always be the best show that was ever created. The writers of this show are creative geniuses, and I applaud them for their efforts each and every week. The subtle and recurring jokes, are funny to the first time viewer while meaningful and hilarious to the loyal fan.

How I Met Your Mother is about a group of friends living in New York City. It is nothing like Sex & The City, but rather a comedy portraying the everyday lives of a post-college crowd. This show also relates to Generation Y as we have and begin to graduate college to enter the work force. These years, for many, are the most exciting times where true friendships are solidified, relationships are forged, and we find our own way in the world. The show touches upon each aspect of life after college in a hilarious and meaningful way.

Narrated by Bob Saget, the main premise of the show is that Ted (Josh Radnor) is telling his children the long, drawn out story of how he met their mother.  Ted is a hopeless romantic looking for love in all the wrong places. His never ending quest to find the love of his life results in a multitude of one night stands, and relationships gone bad. For many Gen Y'ers looking to find their perfect someone, Ted exemplifies the good and the bad of searching.

Ted's wingman Barney (Neil Patrick Harris aka Doogie Howser M.D.) is nothing but a womanizer. He is relentlessly seeking his next lay, coming up with the most creative schemes to make his move. For many, the idea of settling down at the age of 30 is scary, but the constant game of cat and mouse with women is ideal. Much like Barney, Generation Y has moved beyond the boundaries of monogamous relationships toward a more provocative lifestyle.

For those of us who do prefer the comfort of a soul mate, and are lucky enough to have found them, Marshal (Jason Segel) and Lilly (Alyson Hannigan) provide that age-old storyline of love. Their relationship, like the two already discussed, has its pros and cons, and allows the audience to identify with being a young couple. They're quirky relationship reminds any Generation Y'er of the odd things that we do while in a committed relationship.

How I Met Your Mother continually impresses the audience by recalling old jokes and plots. The interrelated episodes through all seasons will keep you coming back for more, and wishing it never ended. It is now in it's fourth season, and with writing like this, it should be on for years to come. Generation Y can continue experiencing life vicariously through each of these characters.

So what makes these shows the best of our time? They all have one important thing in common...

The characters and the story line make us feel as if it were us in the show. Each episode has us telling ourselves, "That's totally us man!" The happenings in each of these three shows has shown us what life is like at each stage in our lives.

Boy Meets World tackles the day-to-day of Generation Y's younger years, where girls are icky, school is the last thing on our minds, and all we want to do is go outside and play sports. We then grew up with Corey, Shawn, and Topanga watching them, as they watched us, grow into adults, and deal with meeting that perfect girl, and going to college.

Before Boy Meets World came to an end, That 70's Show picked us up in high school, offering us a look into our confusing lives filled with sex, drugs, and a time when teenagers have had enough of their parents. We also grew up with the gang until we watched them go their separate ways, much like we all did when finishing high school.

And just before we said goodbye to the gang of That 70's Show, How I Met Your Mother introduced us to our lives after college: when working outranks our social lives, but we still manage to have one. It is the time when some of the most hilarious and outrageous events happen to us, and they are the times we want to hold onto forever. As each of us finds our niche in the world, we face the realities of change, and yet...we still make everything work.

Whether it was hanging out at the Chubbies, sitting around "the circle", or drinking some brews downstairs at McLarens, Generation Y can all relate on a deeply personal level, one way or another to these shows; more-so than any other show that has been on television.

And that is why Boy Meets World, That 70's Show, and How I Met Your Mother are Generation Y's greatest TV shows of all time.