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The Best TV of 2011: 
The Best:
Parenthood: I can't tell enough people about this show. Most people have never heard of it, mostly because NBC can't sneak a commercial for it in their endless loop of the Biggest Loser clips, also because people think it's a remake of the movie. It's not. The show follows 3 generations of parents and their children, all within one incredible and flawed family. And it's not just the good - it's the bad, the awkward, the tense, the painful. The show can make me cry and laugh outloud in most episodes, and it has the most stellar cast, led by Peter Krause (Six Feet Under) and the fantastic Mae Whitman (who is the inspiration for my protagonist in book- in- progress). I can't recommend it enough. Also, this season they added an adoption storyline - even if it is pretty untrue to life - so, hooray for that!
Parks and Rec: If there was ever a witty comedy with a true heart of gold, it would be Parks and Rec. It's hilarious without being mean, funny without the sharpness of some other comedies. I'm pretty sure Ryan would leave me if he had to in order to be friends with Ron Swanson. May I just add that Leslie and Ben's relationship is the cutest love story on television right now?
Raising Hope: I could not be more surprised by this funny little show about a lower class family struggling to make ends meet with a new baby. (The child of a serial killer, no less!) Not only are the one-liners and the acting hilarious, but this one is one of the best proponents of family values that I've ever seen. Also, they portray Christians as normal but flawed people, just like anyone else - just like we really are! Hallelujayh, amen, we're weirdos too, but in a good way.
Sherlock Holmes: Ahhh, this was so fantastic, WHY were there only three episodes? (Thanks BBC! This is why British people are so grumpy, their shows are only three episodes long.) Get ready for this name - Benedict Cumberbatch - plays a sharp, odd and arrogant Sherlock, and I vastly prefer him to Robert Downey Jr's version, who is just a little sexy for my taste. Watson (Martin Freeman, now the Hobbit) played as a damaged veteran was a stroke of genius, and that added element makes the relationship between the two all the more entertaining. I believe this is on Netflix on Demand - make sure you add it to the queue today :)
Game of Thrones: It's fantastic. It's epic. It's like a punch to the gut. It's the best adult book series I've ever read (Harry Potter withstanding, of course). And the show is simply terrific. Sure, they really need to scale back on the sexytime stuff, but it's HBO. They love to put sex in because they think it will attract male viewers. But really, it's not needed. The story is strong, the acting phenomenal and the way the show looks...it looks like you are watching Lord of the Rings! I believe the series comes out on DVD in January- make sure you rent it before Season Two comes out on HBO.
Friday Night Lights: This show is ALWAYS at the top of it's game. Except for season two, when Laundry and Tyra killed a guy. (It's a running joke in our house whenever we watch Friday Night Lights - hey, remember when we KILLED that guy?) The last season was nothing short of miraculous. The Dillion Panthers were given their final nod, and the East Dillion Lions became the team you will ALWAYS root for. Regulars from the first few seasons came back for a visit, and everytime they stopped by it felt like coming home. "Street! Matt! Tyra!!" I won't ruin anything for you, becaues the joy of watching this show is so wonderfully rich that I won't do anything to taint the experience. It's on Netflix Streaming right now and I totally recommend setting aside a week or so, and immersing yourself with some Coach Taylor. The last
