andreikirilenkotattoo on TV: Top TV shows of 2008

Today's column features my annual top 10 list -- which, as always, has me cheating with a tie at one spot near the end. The list:

1. "The Shield"
2. "The Wire"
3. "Mad Men"
4. "Chuck"
5. "Lost"
6. "The Office"
7. "Battlestar Galactica"
8. "In Treatment"
9. "Breaking Bad"
10. "Burn Notice" & "The Middleman" (tie)

To read the full column with flowery praise of each choice -- plus embedded video of memorable moments from each show -- click here.

Last year, the top 10 list ran on the same day as my list of the best episodes for shows that didn't crack the top 10, but this year that second list won't run until Monday. So feel free to grouse about the absence of "30 Rock," "Friday Night Lights," et al between now and Monday, when I give 'em nice plugs.