re: Official M/TV Board-Top 10 TV shows of 2012(FINAL DAY for VOTING)

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1. Mad Men -- So many standout episodes and great moments this season. There was a stretch midway through where every episode was a grand slam. This may have been the best year ever for the show.
2. Breaking Bad -- They didn't top the whole story arc with Gus that was so tense last season. But they continued to show Walter's soul eroding. I can't wait for the end, but I know I will be disappointed once it goes.
3. Doctor Who -- I'm a huge honking nerd. It was a short season this year, but it more than made up for the disappointment last season. Every episode was like a little movie.
4. Game of Thrones - I really started to get this show this season.
5. 30 Rock -- Funniest show on TV
6. Parks and Recreation -- They really hit a high note with Leslie's run for public office. The debate episode was damn good. I even got a little choked up during it.
7. Louie -- You never know what direction the show will take. I loved the bit with David Lynch as Louie's talk show guru. And the episode with him going to Miami and meeting a cool young guy.
8. Sherlock -- Benedict Cumberbatch is God.
9. The Walking Dead -- Another show that gets better and better.
10. Eastbound and Down -- I don't like how it ended, but the episode with Kenny at his buddy Shane's funeral may have been one of the funniest things ever. And Lily Tomlin as Kenny's mom was genius casting.

Note: I haven't watched the current season of Homeland yet. I was waiting until it all wrapped up to watch it in a couple of big gulps.

Edited: Because I forgot Eastbound and Down's third season aired in 2012.

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solid posting, thanks for the blurbs.

1. Walking Dead
2. Game of Thrones
3. Suits
4. Parks and Rec
5. Archer
6. Homeland
7. Dexter
8. The League
9. Modern Family
10. Psych

1. The Walking Dead
2. Modern Family
3. Parks and Recreation
4. Person of Interest
5. Revenge
6. New Girl
7. Hell on Wheels
8. Raising Hope
9. Happy Endings
10. Arrow

This is only based on shows I actually watched this year, and of those, these are the top ten that I thought did good work in 2012.

1) Community - The second half of their third season had some of the best episodes of the entire series. The L&O ep, the Ken Burns ep, the Oceans 11 ep, and the episode with John Hodgman.

2) Walking Dead - 2012 was a turning point for the series as the 2nd half of season two really started to speed up the action and season 3's first half may have been the best set of episodes of the series thus far.

3) New Girl - Similar to Walking Dead, it really hit its stride early in 2012, which was the back half of the debut season. Season two has started of strong as well on both the character and comedy fronts.

4) Sons of Anarchy - This is the first season I've watched since maybe Season 2, so I can't really say how it stands as part of the overall series, but it definitely had some of the best episodes of television I watched all year.

5) Mad Men - had some up and down episodes, but some very memorable moments.

6) Archer - Not it's best season, but still better than just about everything else on TV. Lo Scandolo was probably my highlight of the season.

7) Arrow - Strong debut for the DC comic book character, hasn't really been much of an off episode. The writing has been really strong even if the acting hasn't been all the way there.

8) Being Human (US Version) - Overall I enjoyed the whole season. I didn't always like the development of the characters, but it was still well done.

9) Bob's Burgers - Probably the show on the list I've seen the fewest episodes of. It's unique and weird but generally really funny.

10) Bunheads - Yes, a person can enjoy both Sons of Anarchy and this show. Most people have not heard of it. Created by the brains behind Gilmore Girls, it's basically an extension of that with fast paced, witty dialogue. It's a guilty pleasure, which about the best you can hope for with a show on ABC Family.

Hon Mention - Psych (only 6 eps in 2012), Franklin & Bash (good popcorn TV), Suits (Probably number 11 on my list), The League and IASIP have both been disappointing. South Park was down. And there aren't many other shows I watched this year that aren't listed.

ETA: Can you tell I don't get premium channels?

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1. Once Upon a Time-an interesting take on fairytale books and movies from the creators of Lost.
2. Game of Thrones-what's not to like. There is magic, dragons, and sex.
3. True Blood-super campy over the top vampire show taking place in Louisiana. There's blood, sex, vampires and cheesy dialogue!
4. Southpark-it makes me laugh or smh.
5. Boardwalk Empire-it's gangsta
6. Girls-hated the pilot episode but after watching the rest of this season, I am def interested season 2.

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Your vote counts as much as anyone in this topic and thanks for the post, but how can a show that you openly admit is bad rank in the top 3? Even ahead of other shows that you rank? Just wondering if you truly think Boardwalk Empire is a lesser show in 2012 than True Blood or this based on your loyalty to a show that is seen by many as passed it's expiration date. Care to elaborate?


Again, thanks for the vote

Boardwalk
Dexter
Game of Thrones
Breaking Bad
Modern Family

Reserved for later

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ETA: Can you tell I don't get premium channels?

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I have been noticing trends on voting by channel. I try to watch shows even that I dont subscribe to.

Solid post though

1.Psych- even though only 6 episodes, still greatest show ever

2.Walking Dead- Very close#2...split seasons piss me off

3.Wilfred

4.Burn Notice

5.Archer



ETA: I work back twelves during the week and do not have DVR, so don't get to watch most shows I would like to see.

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Bunheads

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