“New Girl”

5.

It’s Zooey, duh...

“Once Upon a Time”

4.

What at first seemed like just a "Fables" rip-off has quickly evolved into a stirring character piece full of cool surprises. Plus, Ginnifer Goodwin's Snow White is so cool that Kristen Stewart and Lily Collins are already also-rans.

“It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”

3.

“The League”

2.

Bless Rodney Ruxin, the one man on television that has no filter, be it politically incorrect or outright cruel. He says what you really want to say, but that filter keeps you from saying it. Plus, who would not want to be married to Jenny?

“Homeland”

1.

An espionage thriller where no one has faced down a cougar. This is what television has been lacking.

Political drama with an is-he-or-isn't-he terrorism plot and a manic-depressive protagonist is not an easy thing to pull off, and this show did it with remarkable style and substance. Featuring emotionally damaged characters desperate to do the "right" thing, and willing to sacrifice anything to accomplish their goals, it would have been easy to completely overdo it. Yet thanks to twist-filled scripts, careful direction and a talented cast led by Claire Danes, Damian Lewis and Mandy Patinkin, this became the most engrossing show of the year.

“An Idiot Abroad”

Karl Pilkington is a comic genius and producer Ricky Gervais knows how to best use that genius by placing Pilkington in uncomfortable situations and let him flounder his way through the wonders of the world.

Plus, it is here where Pilkington created possibly the greatest super power/super hero of all time; Bullshit Man. A character that swoops in and calls out the liars for their bullshit stories and then flies away. Genius.

“Dr. Who - Season 6”

Hating both sci-fi and time travel stories, the compelling tales of The Doctor, Amy Pond (pause... Amy Pond) and Rory as written by Stephen Moffat (of UK “Coupling” fame) have sucked me and the rest of the world in.

The series which has gone from UK cult phenomenon of 40 years to international fandom hit pitch-perfect notes of humor, adventure and fantasy. Plus, like the first season of “Heroes,” Dr. Who” answers as many questions as it asks and then some.

Add to that the chemistry of the leads and you have must-see TV.

“George Harrison: Living in the Material World”

Martin Scorsese’s ode to the quiet Beatle. Poignant without being melodramatic, it pointed the spotlight on the most under-appreciated of Beatle.

It showed the world there was more to Harrison than playing second fiddle to Lennon and McCartney.

Also, proved this editor’s point that Harrison had the best post-Beatles career.

Again, another unappreciated genius who was always shadowed by the pop-culture monster of The Beatles and taken from the world too soon.