Best TV Shows of 2010
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"Modern Family"
This year's Emmy winner for best comedy kept the laughs coming in its second season, with a mix of smart jokes, sharp comedic timing from its impeccable cast and sweet moments that remind you it's still a show about family.SPECIAL SECTION: Year in Review 2010
"Glee"
We may not have loved the barrage of tribute episodes, but Fox's hit has had a smooth sophomore season, buoyed by snappy dialog, good songs, a rotating cast of guest stars (John Stamos! Carol Burnett! Gwyneth Paltrow!) and, of course, the Sue Sylvester one-liners.SPECIAL SECTION: Year in Review 2010
"Mad Men"
There's a reason "Mad Men" has taken home the Golden Globe for Best Drama for the past three years - and there's a good chance it will again. The fourth season was dark and compelling, chronicling what happens after Don Draper & Co. step out with their own ad agency.SPECIAL SECTION: Year in Review 2010
"30 Rock"
NBC's backstage comedy just keeps getting better and better. The writing is sharp, the guest stars well cast (Elizabeth Banks and John Slattery, among them) and the gags are consistently funny.SPECIAL SECTION: Year in Review 2010
"Boardwalk Empire"
HBO's chronicle of Prohibition-era Atlantic City is one of the best-looking shows currently on television. Whether or not bootleggers and gamblers get you going, the sets and costumes are something to admire. Strong performances by Steve Buscemi and Kelly McDonald give the substance behind the aesthetics.SPECIAL SECTION: Year in Review 2010
"The Good Wife"
A drama that is smart and has substance, "The Good Wife" explores the aftermath of a political scandal as it unfolds against the backdrop of a legal procedural.SPECIAL SECTION: Year in Review 2010
"Lost"
Not everyone liked the ending. Some people even hated it (personally, we were satisfied). But the ABC drama's series finale left everyone talking about what happened and what it meant - for both the cast and its loyal viewers.SPECIAL SECTION: Year in Review 2010
"Treme"
David Simon (of "The Wire" fame) heads south for this new drama, set in New Orleans in the months following Hurricane Katrina. Its ambitious storytelling and honest representation of the city it's set in were acclaimed by critics and viewers alike.SPECIAL SECTION: Year in Review 2010
"Community"
Who else could get away with doing an episode almost entirely in stop-motion animation? NBC's show has been schooling everyone in comedy - using its community college setting to jump off and tackle just about anything.SPECIAL SECTION: Year in Review 2010