New TV on DVD: 'Burn Notice' leads the pack

Last-minute gift options (expect discounts from list prices below):

BURN NOTICE: THE COMPLETE SERIES Sturdy, double-width box collects all seven season sets of USA cable spy fave (in original cases, with original extras). Previous buyers can opt for just Season 7, with finale featurette, commentary, more; $150 for 29 discs ($50 Season 7 only), Fox.

DOWNTON ABBEY: SEASONS 1-2-3 Revisit the PBS hit, with bonus disc "Secrets of Highclere Castle" (Season 4 starts Jan. 5); $90 DVD/$100 Blu-ray, PBS.

FARSCAPE: THE COMPLETE SERIES Lower price, same extras as 2009/2011 sets, with mini comic book added; $130 DVD/$150 Blu-ray, New Video.

THE GUILD: COMPLETE MEGASET Felicia Day's pioneer webseries of multiplayer role-playing madness, six seasons with existing extras; $60, New Video.

THE AVENGERS: THE COMPLETE EMMA PEEL MEGASET Bargain-priced compact re-release of Diana Rigg episodes from chic '60s spyfest; $50, Lionsgate.

Vintage shows on the way:

SEE PHOTOSTV shows that made an impact

Jan. 21: "NYPD Blue" resumes with Season 5.

Feb. 11: "Newhart" resumes with Season 2.

Feb. 25: "L.A. Law"

March 18: Blu-ray for "I Love Lucy" and "The Honeymooners"

SEE PHOTOSMost-watched TV shows, 1970s-present

April 8: "Mayberry RFD"

April 29: "Hill Street Blues" complete series