1. The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story
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Twenty years after his real-life murder trial, O.J. Simpson once again captivated television viewers in this addictive miniseries from Ryan Murphy, which was really about so much more than Simpson and his (alleged) victims. Addressing topics like racism, sexism and the injustices of the criminal justice system, The People v. O.J. Simpson felt more relevant than ever in 2016, and featured standout, award-winning (and in some cases, career-defining) performances from Sarah Paulson, Sterling K. Brown and Courtney B. Vance, among many others in a star-studded cast. If nothing else, the fact that we're still thinking about and talking about The People v. O.J. Simpson, even though it premiered way back in February, makes it our clear pick for number one show of 2016. -- Liz Raftery
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2. Stranger Things
3. Better Call Saul
4. The Night Of
5. Atlanta
6. Rectify
7. The Good Place
8. Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
9. Westworld
10. This is Us
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Top 10 TV Performances
1. Sarah Paulson as Marcia Clark, The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story
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It's both wrong and accurate to call Marcia Clark a "character." She's a real person, obviously, but history demeaned and remembered her as a pitiful caricature of perma-scowl and, well, a perm, thanks in no small part to the media that hated to love her and loved to hate her. That all changed with Sarah Paulson's Emmy-winning turn as the lead prosecutor of the Trial of the Century. Paulson's appealingly authentic portrayal, full of pathos and resolve, single-handedly turned Clark into a feminist icon, shamed our punchline treatment of her and reminded us that there's a human being underneath the "character." -- Joyce Eng
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2. Thandie Newton as Maeve Millay, Westworld
3. Lena Headey as Cersei Lannister, Game of Thrones
4. Louie Anderson as Christine Baskets, Baskets
5. Riz Ahmed as Nasir "Naz" Khan, The Night Of
6. Millie Bobby Brown as Eleven, Stranger Things
7. Brian Tyree Henry as Alfred "Paper Boi" Miles, Atlanta
8. Kelly Bishop as Emily Gilmore, Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life
9. Pamela Adlon as Sam Fox, Better Things
10. Chrissy Metz as Kate Pearson, This is Us
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Best TV Episodes
1. "Marcia, Marcia, Marcia," The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story
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Episode 6 of The People v. O.J. Simpson finally gave Marcia Clark (Sarah Paulson), lead prosecutor in Simpson's murder trial, a chance to tell her side of the story, through Paulson's exquisite performance. Though she was vilified during the actual case, Marcia Clark's tale is one of redemption and even vindication in "Marcia, Marcia, Marcia," which lays bare the atrocious, sexist criticism she was subject to over the course of the trial and beyond... Criticism about everything from her haircut, to her demeanor in court, to her choice of vacation attire. Look no further than the scene in which Paulson's face crumples as Clark tries to maintain her composure in court to see why she was the shoo-in choice for the Lead Actress Emmy award this year. This episode marks the moment when Ryan Murphy's miniseries elevated itself from a true crime docudrama, to a poignant piece of art seeking to convey a powerful message. -- Liz Raftery
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2. "B.A.N." Atlanta
3. "The Winds of Winter," Game of Thrones
4. "The Animals," Orange is the New Black
5. "The Beach," The Night Of
6. "Dave Chapelle/A Tribe Called Quest," Saturday Night Live
7. "Fish Out of Water," BoJack Horseman
8. "Mother," Veep
9. "Manifest," Luke Cage
10. "San Junipero," Black Mirror
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Flop list still without GoT!
The accuracy 
y'all need to watch at least this episode about two lesbians. It's beautiful.