Ranking Every Show I Watched in the 2013-14 Season

Remember last year when I ranked every television show (cable and network) that I watched in the 2012-2013 television season? Yes, well I did do that. I enjoyed it so much that I thought I'd do it again. But just to clarify these are the true shows that aired in the 2013-2014 television show. I didn't count Breaking Bad. I didn't count The Getaway. I didn't count Louie or Portlandia because of awkward premiere dates. And so on and so forth. There's also some shows I just could not watch this year. Sorry, but Two and a Half Men will go unranked. After compiling this list, I realized there are some shows I should not watch next year either. Speaking of this list, it includes every show I watched, even if it was just one episode. However, that episode had to be start to finish. Some of these were even cancelled. I also don't watch many dramas so don't be upset if NCIS or whatever isn't on here. I'm just not a big fan. I will give a paragraph about each show and my explanation for its placement. Everyone ready? Here we go!

39. 2 Broke Girls (-14 from last year).

This is the epitome of what CBS considers valuable. What, for some reason, millions upon millions of people watch en route to a near-instant renewal. The jokes are just so predictable and unfunny. The characters are one-dimensional cliches. The laugh track is overpowering. Also, one more quick thing. WHY THE HELL IS THERE SO MUCH APPLAUSE FOR JENNIFER COOLIDGE? The year's worst show.

38. Dads (N/A from last year).

Seth Macfarlane is producing a new show? Oh, cool. Seth Green is in it? He's pretty funny. I think. What is he in? Oh, well. I'll watch. And I did watch. And I was horribly disappointed. Dads was just complete garbage compared to the great FOX comedies that followed. I cannot even stand the thought of watching one more episode of that filth. Thank god it was cancelled. It only was the second-to-worst show because the laugh track was slightly better than 2 Broke Girls.

37. The Big Bang Theory (-13 from last year).

I've said everything I've needed to say about this show. I do not hate it because it is not a smart comedy. That's not it at all. I hate it because it lies. It says it's a smart comedy, but that's not true. It's not clever. It's predictable, sophomoric. The opposite of smart. But many shows are like that. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Full House, and Rules of Engagement were all silly comedies like The Big Bang Theory, but at least they didn't try to hide their identity. Sheldon Cooper is the worst, most insufferable character in television history. And one of the most sickening things is the show earned a record renewal because of the 19 million viewer average. Seriously? Billy Eichner put it best.

"Do you watch The Big Bang Theory? You know where Mayim Bialik says 'Maamaaamaaa' and the laughter goes crazy. Then Jim Parsons says 'Maamaamaa' and there's even more laughter?"

36. The Millers (N/A from last year).

Oh, I am so disappointed in Will Arnett. I mean, I was never the biggest Beau Bridges fan, but really, who is? Plus, the mere sight of Margo Martindale makes me want to become allergic to penicillin. But Will Arnett? He played Banks on 30 Rock! He played Gob on Arrested Development! He had these great characters and then The Millers is absolute trash. Yet, CBS renews that over The Crazy Ones. Maybe I'm more disappointed in America's television viewership ideas rather than Will Arnett. Or both.

35. Mike and Molly (-16 from last year).

Let's make this paragraph a letter to Chuck Lorre. Hey, Chuck. We get it. Your shows exploit what you consider to be negative traits. Sad sacks (Two and a Half Men), deadbeats (Mom), being a nerd (The Big Bang Theory), and obesity (Mike and Molly). Maybe being a deadbeat is a negative trait, but still. If you're going to make these shows, at least make them dignified. Also, please free Melissa McCarthy and let her move on to the bigger and better things we know she is capable of moving on to. I will say, though, it is refreshing to see her play the character of Molly on this show. In so many things she does, she plays the same, disgusting, self-obsessed character, but that's not the case on this show. So that's good.

34. Welcome to the Family (N/A from last year).

See, I know the name of Mike O'Malley, but I have no clue what the other actor's name is. I just kept calling him Carlos from Desperate Housewives. Speaking of, that reunion between him and Eva Longoria happened a little quick, didn't it? You know why? They knew they were going to be cancelled. The whole purpose of developing that show was to cancel it. Welcome to the Family was fodder. NBC was never going to even consider renewing it. Ever. There is no universe where that show lives on. The pilot's trailer seemed interesting, but it was all for naught. C'est la vie.

33. Mom (N/A from last year).

I like Anna Faris. She's okay. I get the appeal. Justin Long was cool on the show, too, but in the end, I could not get over the show and all of its CBS-ness. It's certainly an improvement from the normal CBS hits (we'll get to the two good ones later), but it never quite clicked for me. It tackled tougher story lines and I applaud it for that, but maybe it's because of Allison Janey's grotesque nose. I don't know, but something about it just doesn't work for me. Sorry, Chris Pratt.

32. Last Man Standing (N/A from last year).

It's Home Improvement, but with three daughters instead of three sons! That is just insane! Also, give Tim Allen another point for playing the same character again. He's the same in everything. The dysfunctional, yet lovable dad. Just stick to the Buzz Lightyear references. I also feel like they're trying to capitalize on the hipster movement, but just doing so poorly on it. That's what I think. By the way, it's being used as a prime lead in show now. Huh?

31. Men at Work (N/A from last year).

Surprisingly, my favorite character is not Stephen Hyde. It's the long-haired guy! I don't know any of their names except for Gibbs! That tells you what you need to know about the show. It's just...so boring. I say my favorite character is the long-haired guy Tyler (Hashtag remembered), but that's not really saying much. Two questions for you, though. What's the difference between Gibbs and J.B. Smoove? What was the purpose of breaking up the short, stocky guy and his fiancee? We'll never know. Because it was cancelled.

30. Sean Saves the World (N/A from last year).

I hesitate to even put this as high as I have. Was Sean Hayes' new comedy really top thirty material? I guess I worked with what I watched. Each character was such a prominent cliche, their first lines of dialogue practically wrote each of their "character bios." Sean, the working dad who just happens to be gay. Blonde girl from Smash, the friend who just cannot find the right man. Black guy, the hipster friend. Reno 911 Mustache, the stern, bizarre boss. Basically, I did yawn at this show. Perhaps more than once.

29. Hot in Cleveland (N/A from last year).

These characters are so goddamn afraid of commitment. It's worse than Seinfeld. There are literally sometimes three new "love interests" per episode. I can't handle it. They're driving me insane! Yet, this show is good for when you have nothing else to do and you just say, "Sure. It's kinda like The Golden Girls." It's mindless fun. The episodes go in such wacky directions and the guest stars are top notch (Max Greenfield, Angela Kinsey). Plus, Betty White will forever be comedy gold.

28. Trophy Wife (N/A from last year).

ABC sitcoms struggle with having good titles, don't they? (Don't Trust the B-- in Apartment 23, Cougar Town, How to Live with Your Parents for the Rest of Your Life, Trophy Wife, Mixology). It's just too much sometimes. I was surprised this was cancelled, to be honest. Malin Akerman is a poser, but Bradley Whitford was good. Plus, I recognized the little girl from the last Drake and Josh episode and the teeth boy from Super 8. That helped a little. The children were actually bright spots on the show, surprisingly. That's not how it usually goes. Plus, Bert. Bert was the best. Goodbye, Trophy Wife. (By the way, the guy who named all the aforementioned shows also named the new ABC comedy, Selfie. Sigh).

27. The Neighbors (+/- 0 from last year).

This show is ranked no higher and no lower. It is consistent in that way. However, where Trophy Wife succeeded with child actors, The Neighbors failed miserably. The two regular kids and the one alien kid were just so tough to watch. Their acting skills are far below bad. I constantly wanted the three youths to be removed from the show because I just knew the quality would greatly improve if they were gone. However, the quality improved from season one anyway. Too bad it wasn't renewed. It was becoming clever, meta, and self-aware. I'll never forget one of the best lines of the season.

Larry Bird (about the "viewers."): "You mean the two people who forgot to change the channel after Tim Allen?"

So close.

26. Raising Hope (-10 from last year).

Raising Hope went from being about Jimmy, Hope, and the mishaps of Natesville to "What will Bert and Virginia do now?" Cloris Leachman became an afterthought. The two weird employees at the supermarket became bigger characters than Jimmy and Sabrina at times. When it was cancelled and the "series finale plan" was set in motion, I just didn't feel upset about it. I think the show probably had really nothing else to do, so giving it an immediate endgame was a good move from FOX. The show ended on a good note with a callback to the pilot and Jimmy's final narration, but other than that, the season was just "alright."

25. Kroll Show (N/A from last year).

I'm not the biggest Nick Kroll fan. I'm nervous to even call myself a Nick Kroll fan because I'm not sure if I am. Needless to say, I watched some Kroll Show episodes this year and it had some funny sketches, but I just could not get over the major idea that Kroll is gigantic douche. Maybe that's because he played on in basically all sketches, recurring or not. Although, the first sketch of the season was pretty random, but it was also the best one I saw. The concept was just Chelsea Peretti and some random other people running after a train and then the guy on the train threw cakes at them. The words Cake Train showed up at the end. That was it. It was so bizarre, but very funny. The rest of the episodes just didn't have the same tone.

24. The Middle (-15 from last year).

Last year, The Middle had one of, if not the, best season it ever had last year. This year it was just so disappointing. There was nothing good done with the whole Axl-college story line. Brick was just completely pointless the whole year. I just felt really bored with pretty much every episode. The Middle was incredibly repetitive this year and I am rapidly losing interest in the entire show. More and more, what people say is right. It's becoming a rip-off of Malcolm and the Middle, if it wasn't already. Plus, going back and watching every Scrubs episode, it's tough to watch Neil Flynn be so great as The Janitor compared to his current role.

23. The Simpsons (+6 from last year).

Perhaps the only reason The Simpsons moved up this year is because there were more shows I watched this year than last. The LEGO episode was good. Some episodes were okay. Most are just so far below what The Simpsons used to be that they're tough to watch. Every now and then, there will be a one-liner and I'll be brought back to a better time, but that's rare. This show needs to end. The Simpsons needs to end. End it. End it. End it. They need to end this show the right way before it becomes a complete joke. It's already a shell of its former self, but come on. Give it some dignity. Please.

22. The Michael J. Fox Show (N/A from last year).

Fox was great on his own show with the titular aspect and such. He even garnered a Golden Globe nomination. What NBC considered to be its next big hit, ended up cancelled midseason. Well, around midseason. There were some interesting characters and I think the newsroom could have ended up being a great place for comedy, but in the end, the mockumentary format did it in. I hate to say the mockumentary format might be tired on television, but it just might be. The Office popularized the method of television, but there are just a bit too many shows trying to do it. Plus, it made no sense in the world of The Michael J. Fox Show. The actors were clearly uncomfortable talking to the camera and it was rather frustrating, actually. It didn't need to have the mockumentary style. It probably would have been a lot better if it hadn't used it.

21. Modern Family (-7 from last year).

Eh. I will say the only reason Modern Family dropped seven spots is because there were multiple great shows this year. This season of Modern Family was much better than the previous. There were many refreshing story lines and as I write this, my brain tells me to move it up some spots. But I cannot. Because for every Cam and Mitch wedding, there's a repeated story line (like The Middle). For every stellar Phil Dunphy side plot, there is a boring, awkward line from Lily. For every good episode, there's two mediocre ones, like the Australia episode. That one is completely unnecessary. Why do they always have to go on a vacation? However, I think this season did produce my favorite episode of Modern Family. Las Vegas was amazing. It could so easily have become a cliche with messed up stories, but it was clear and well done. Plus, you cannot go wrong with guest stars Patton Oswalt, Fred Armisen, and Stephen Merchant. Nevertheless, this better not win Best Comedy again.

20. Enlisted (N/A from last year).

I thought this was going to be one of those shows where it starts at midseason, has no reason to be picked up, then it is renewed, and it becomes a major hit. But alas, it was cancelled. At times, I questioned if I had an actual interest in the show, but then there would be a scene or a quote that would draw me back in. As first seasons go for a show, Enlisted had a solid one. Unexpectedly, the humor was smart and it had all the potential to become ultimate quality. But it was not to be.

19. Hawaii Five-O (-4 from last year).

It might seem like nearly every show has dropped from last year, but don't worry. Good news is coming. I trust. Yeah, definitely. Okay, anyway, this is one of the only dramas I watch. I'm not even sure why I do watch it, but I enjoy it. Usually, I'm sick of the endless barrage of cop dramas, but Hawaii Five-O is neat. Maybe it's the change of scenery, maybe it's Danny and Steve's bromance. Perhaps it's all Scott Caan. Who knows? All I know is Hawaii Five-O has its fair share of silly, plot-hole filled episodes, but there's still heart there. You can tell the people who make it still care. And that's important.

18. Hollywood Game Night (N/A from last year).

Dear god, I hate Dean Butterworth so much. He and his Scorekeepers have no need to be there. It'd be better if the show had a more intimate feel, the set is just so open. I enjoy the games they play, but the way Jane Lynch introduces them is cringe-inducing. Not to mention, the civilians who try desperately to be like the celebrities are the worst kind. It should just be celebrities playing for charity money. I think that'd be better. I'd rather see Zach Levi, Billy Eichner, and Olivia Wilde than Ron from the junkyard. Still fun, though.

17. Silicon Valley (N/A from last year).

At first, I wasn't sure how I felt about this HBO freshman comedy. I thought it was weird, maybe a bit boring, but then I realized it is so genius. When I heard it was renewed for a second season, I was actually happy. That's when I realized the show was quality in my eyes. The cast is great (Thomas Middleditch, Martin Starr, Amanda Crew, Zach Woods, etc). There is a huge emphasis on awkward humor and I love it. In every episode, there are at least two things to be interested in seeing how they turn out and that is both impressive and important. I like it.

16. Family Guy (+6 from last year).

This season was a near return to form for Family Guy. There were multiple episodes with a Brian-Stewie focus, the best kind. Brian's death was actually handled rather tastefully, even though everyone knew he'd be alive again. And alive he was within the month. Plus, Cleveland Brown finally returned to his hometown in the long awaited and meta He's Bla-ack! episode. The thing with this show is, it constantly is on the edge of falling into the world of trying to appeal to the common denominator. There are some episodes where you can see Seth Macfarlane's comedic genius, but then he goes ahead with the sophomoric and potty humor. Be careful, Seth.

15. Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey (N/A from last year).

This show, man. It is a whimsical journey through time and space. How many times has that sentence been written when talking about Cosmos? Probably numerous times. Still though, it is breathtaking and intelligent. I have learned many a thing from this show and according to some Facebook commenters, Cosmos has brought them to tears. I wouldn't go that far, but it is so much more than simply awe-inspiring. The way every episode is handled is second to none when it comes to non-fiction shows like this. Plus, the theme song is tremendous. I'll say it. Neil deGrasse Tyson has a better voice than Morgan Freeman. You can take that to the metaphorical bank.

14. The Amazing Race (-8 from last year).

2013's spring season with champions Bates and Anthony was much better than the fall 2013 one. I wasn't a big fan of it and I didn't really have a huge rooting interest in any of the teams, other than Leo and Jamal. I actually had to look up the winners because I forgot. (Jason and Amy, by the way). Then, the All-Star season from fall 2014 was an improvement. I had Leo and Jamal again, but also Joey and Meaghan. Jet and Chord ended up being a team I wouldn't mind seeing win the race, but the All-Star season dissolved into a petty, tough-to-watch mess. Dave and Connor are so undeserving. They whined and complained about something that's happened on the show for years. I was not a fan of them. Hopefully it's better again in the autumn.

13. The Crazy Ones (N/A from last year).

I really wish The Crazy Ones was not cancelled. After How I Met Your Mother ended, this was the last respectable comedy CBS had. God forbid CBS respects its viewers and their ability to understand when to laugh. God forbid they allow a laugh track-less comedy. God forbid we lose The Millers instead of The Crazy Ones. It's a shame. It was awesome to see Hamish Linklater on our screens again. The friendship of Andrew and Zach had all the makings of an astounding bromance in television. Robin Williams, of course, would end up riffing in some episodes, but that was just okay. This show was fun, interesting, and engaging. I did so enjoy it. It really is too bad. I'll miss it. It was quite smart. Plus, that theme song was just the best. It's a darn shame.

12. The Goldbergs (N/A from last year).

I think if The Crazy Ones had been renewed, it would have placed ahead of The Goldbergs, but I want to give the 80's family a vote of confidence heading into next year. As the season went on, the show became more and more interesting. The episodes would become some of the more quality ones on television. Every actor on the show is great, something you don't always see on television programs. The two sons especially, Sean Giambrone as Adam and Troy Gentile as Barry. They're both exceptional. Plus, Jeff Garlin is a dream for a family comedy among the Jewish. Really glad this (and all of its pop culture references) will be back. Food for thought here, is Patton Oswalt the new Bob Saget? I just hope it doesn't become repetitive like two other ABC family sitcoms, Modern Family and The Middle. Time will tell.

11. Whose Line Is It Anyway? (N/A from last year).

I included this on the summer list, but it only re-debuted in the summer of 2013, so that's why it's not applicable. Anyway, I would prefer Drew Carey to Aisha Tyler, but that doesn't matter because Colin Mochrie, Ryan Stiles, and Wayne Brady are improv gods. Whether it's Scenes from a Hat or Sound Effects, this show is a guarantee to always have the audience laughing. Colin and Ryan for True Detective season two? Maybe. May. Be.

10. Bob's Burgers (-3 from last year).

Definitely feeling bad about dropping this down three spots, but the top fifteen shows were so tough to order. Anyway, Bob's Burgers is my favorite animated show at the moment, never mind only animated comedies. Some of the humor is not up my alley, like the entire Gene flatulence sequence. Not a fan of that. But there were of course some stellar bright spots in the season that more than earned it a top ten spot. Fort Night, Bob and Deliver, Easy Com-mercial, Easy Go-mercial, The Kids Rob a Train, and The Kids Run Away were all such great episodes this year. The season finale was pretty big for an animated show. However, the best episode of the entire season (and maybe my favorite ever for the show) was The Equestranauts. Just...so flawless.

9. Saturday Night Live (N/A from last year).

Season thirty-nine started and ended with an excellent former cast member hosting. Tina Fey kicked off the transition year and Andy Samberg closed it out. Both were quality episodes, but as I said. This year was a transition year, but a season like that is still better than the best season of most shows. Jason Sudeikis, Fred Armisen, and Bill Hader each did not return to the cast, leaving Seth Meyers and Kenan Thompson as the two longest-tenured cast members. Yet, Meyers was leaving on February 1 to head to Late Night. So it was a season filled with ups (Edward Norton, Paul Rudd) and downs (Charlize Theron, Jim Parsons), but overall a respectable job from Lorne Michaels and crew with so many moving pieces. The best, of course, was Jimmy Fallon's Christmas episode. So many great sketches from that one including the year's best, Twin Bed. Next year will be interesting, seeing how Kate, Taran, Kenan, and Cecily approach the show as the new-found stars. Also, who wants to take bets on what featured players will not return? I say John Milhiser and (maybe) Brooks Wheelan. Beck Bennett and Kyle Mooney will be back, for sure. Speaking of Bennett, I kind of wish he was the new 'Update' anchor with Cecily instead of Colin Jost. Ah, well.

8. New Girl (-6 from last year).

Don't get me wrong. I still love New Girl. I just don't think season three was as good as season two was. Perhaps it was the addition of Coach. We had to get used to Coach. I've gotten used to him now. I'm sure season four will be a return to four. I view season three as the year New Girl needed to establish itself as one of the greats on television right now. Schmidt was perfect all season. He and CeCe are bound to return to one another. Same with Nick and Jess. Winston, however, surprised me this season. Lamorne Morris was amazing and he finally gave some awesome character to Winston. I very much enjoyed him this year. He has Ferguson now! I'm glad Schmidt didn't stay moved out, also. The season started off on a very high note. The first episode, specifically the cold open, of season three was flawless comedy. True American returned later on in the season, but, for the first time, Prince appeared! I love New Girl.

7. Psych (-2 from last year).

Psych's series finale was one of the best I've ever had the pleasure of viewing. Hashtag Shawn and Gus (and Jules?) forever. "How many hats are in the room?" I think Lassie breaking the DVD in half is one of my all-time favorite moments in the history of television. That moment was beautiful. I'm going to count Psych: The Musical as a part of the 2013-14 season, but predominantly, it was just season eight. The eighth season was a bit odd. Anthony Michael Hall and the whole department reshuffling was honestly kind of a superfluous story and I'm glad it was wrapped up somewhat quickly. The penultimate episode with Gus' mind games was strange, for sure, but the finale made up for everything. Woody delivered the season's funniest scene when everyone was in the coroner's office, but there was no body and he thought he was the only one who didn't see the body so he started making up information about it. I miss you, Psych.

6. Billy on the Street (+4 from last year).

Billy Eichner is a comedic genius and so is the Billy Eichner character. I anticipated the return of television's best game show for some time and I'm delighted it's returning for a fourth season. This year's guest stars were certainly the next level of comic goodness. Nothing against Hank Azaria and Rachel Dratch, but when you have Olivia Wilde, Lena Dunham, Neil Patrick Harris, Seth Meyers, Paul Rudd, Joel McHale, Amy Poehler, Patton Oswalt, and Nick Offerman, all in one season that has just ten episodes, you know it's gonna be good. And good it was. Elena returned! Billy left Joel in a tire! There was the Meryl-go-round! He asked a squirter! I'm so happy this show is being recognized and becoming mainstream. Eichner and Klausner forever.

5. How I Met Your Mother (+7 from last year).

Season nine was so brilliant. Season eight was okay (The Time Travelers was amazing), but season nine, the show's final season is where it's at. The entire thing was "set" at Barney and Robin's wedding, but a lot of time was not spent there. The episode spoken entirely in rhyme was enjoyable along with many emotional moments throughout the year. Specifically, How Your Mother Met Me, was amazing. One of the best the show ever produced. Cristin Milioti was an amazing addition to the cast and her rendition of La Vie en Rose moves me every time I hear it. Last Forever, the series finale of the show, was panned by fans, unfortunately. As I've said, there was something profoundly beautiful about it. Yes, maybe reuniting with Robin was unnecessary, but the rest of the episode was everything HIMYM embodied. The farewell was perfect. I'll miss the show for a long while. My missing it will probably...last forever. Wink!

4. Brooklyn Nine-Nine (N/A from last year).

Reinventing the workplace comedy. Brooklyn was easily the year's best new show, let alone best new comedy. Has there ever been a show that had a better first season than Brooklyn Nine-Nine did? Maybe the first season of Scrubs...maybe The Cosby Show...maybe I Love Lucy. But still. Brooklyn's gotta be up there. I mean, seriously, it took no time at all for the show to become a welcomed staple in our homes. We know the characters already, hell we knew them after the first episode. Two Golden Globes were completely unexpected, but who cares about that? The quality is all there. At the beginning of the year, I, regrettably predicted The Michael J. Fox Show would be the best new show. Sorry. Anyway, thank you Andy Samberg, Mike Schur, and Dan Goor. This show takes many different aspects of television in the modern world and spins them. Instead of having a will-they, won't-they arc, they have Jake Peralta stop dragging his feet and admit it already. Instead of having that as the cliffhanger, they actually sent Jake undercover. Instead of constantly making a big deal out of a gay character, he's become much more multi-dimensional than that. This show is so innovative and I trust it will never go full Boyle.

3. Community (+/- 0 from last year).

Community stands pat at the number three show from 2013 to 2014, even though the recent fifth season was streets ahead of the Harmon-less fourth season. I realized I didn't appreciate the fourth season as much because I had come to terms with it potentially being cancelled. When NBC cancelled it this year, I was outraged. The fifth season was a welcome return to form, complete with Zach Braff narration, surprise Chevy Chase cameo, flawless integration of John Oliver and Jonathan Banks, perfect farewell to Donald Glover (Childish Tycoon, Levar Burton, pirates), and many great episodes which Community does so well. The "floor is lava" game, Meow Meow Beenz, Mr. Egypt, and Dungeons and Dragons again! Plus, Annie saved Greendale! (Maybe she can do it again). So many great quotes from this year, too. "I'm eating a churro with my real mouth. Nyam, nyam, nyam," and "We'll definitely be back next year. If not it'll be because an asteroid destroyed all of human civilization. And that's canon." But perhaps the most relevant is this. "This is our show. And it's not over." That was Abed's line to Annie in the season finale. Community is our show. And it's not over. #sixseasonsandamovie.

2. The Mindy Project (+21 from last year).

The Mindy Project for sure had the biggest jump out of all of these shows, whether they went up or down. Last year, I believe I had trouble appreciating its greatness because I was still grieving about The Office and I felt betrayed by Kaling, but now I realize she was right. B.J. Novak's cameo last season swayed me, but now I'm swayed completely. I love this show and I look forward to it every week. It's more than a romantic comedy for television, it's like extremely romantic, but extremely hilarious. I'm sorry, Mindy Kaling. I'm sorry I ranked Mike and Molly ahead of you last year. I don't know what I was thinking. I really don't. I was a fool. Now, I see the light, though. Now, it all makes sense. This show is genius. Ike Barinholtz is amazing as Morgan Tookers. Adam Pally fit in flawlessly as Peter Prentice, nearly making Ed Weeks' Jeremy irrelevant. Pally has even garnered potential Emmy consideration for the role. Plus, the love story of Mindy and Danny is being executed to pure delight. One of the smartest shows on television right now. I cannot wait to see what season three brings us.

1. Parks and Recreation (+3 from last year).

Yes, oh yes, here is the number one show of the year. Parks and Rec. Sadly, it will be ending next year, but it's going to go out on top. This season was awesome, though. I was a bit nervous about the departure of Rashida Jones and Rob Lowe, but it was tastefully done with good heart. Plus, Rashida showed up within episodes! I'm sure they'll both be back for some episodes next year, if not only the finale. Parks and Rec had the best season finale out of every show on television this year. The time jump was amazing and I'm eager to see what happens next. Even though Lowe and Jones are gone, it still has one of, if not the, best cast on television now. Amy Poehler, Adam Scott, Nick Offerman, Aziz Ansari, Retta, Chris Pratt. They're all great. Plus, Craig will be back next season! London, Filibuster, Fluoride, The Cones of Dunshire, Ann and Chris, Anniversaries, Flu Season 2, and Moving Up were all among the best episodes of the season. Plus, the Unity Concert was one of the best musical moments to ever occur in television. Bye bye, Lil' Sebastian!

So what do you think of the list? I think it's a solid one with good rankings and some great shows. What were your favorite programs from the year? It was a good one!