Best TV Shows of the Year

Mad Men

Viewers were shocked when the third season resumed in early 1963, but creator Matthew Weiner made the best of his surprise timeline. We not only got to watch the show's handling of JFK's assassination, but also the birth of a new Draper baby, the reveal of Don's darkest secrets, and ultimately the dissolution of the Draper marriage. Bryan Batt, Christina Hendricks and newcomer Jared Harris delivered stunning performances as we learned about the secret origins of Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce.