Well a lot of shows are like that. Supernatural is a good example! Its the same thing in each episode basically but there is an overall and slowly progressing story spread over the season. I havent seen Reaper yet although I have every episode of it. Ive got Bionic Woman, Californication, Journeyman, Smallville Season 7, Supernatural Season 3 and Reaper! Havent seen any of it yet. Too much to watch and not enough time to watch it lol. The only ones I am currently keeping up with is Dexter, Prison Break and Heroes.
May the NFOrce be with you always.