26 Dec 2014 8:18 PM PT
by Brian Lowry DECEMBER 26, 2014 | 10:26AM PT
f 2014 was a year of great television — and indeed, it was — much of that was built around memorable moments.
How can that be culled down to a comprehensive list? It can’t. But there are certain scenes that tend to stick to your ribs, which — amid the haze that comes with watching thousands of hours of television — might be the best barometer of what qualifies. Needless to say, there will be blood, laughs and spoilers.
Here are the 10 best moments of 2014 in alphabetical order:
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Sheldon tells Amy he loves her too on ‘The Big Bang Theory’ Pictured: Mayim Bialik (Amy) and Jim Parsons (Sheldon) Image: cbs.com
The Big Bang Theory. In a disarmingly tender moment, Sheldon (Jim Parsons) tells Amy (Mayim Bialik) that he loves her, too. The big “Aw” from the audience was doubtless echoed in millions of homes.
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Christine Baranski (Diane) on ‘The Good Wife’ Image: cbs.com
The Good Wife. After the tragic death of her partner Will, Diane (Christine Baranski) receives pressure from a demanding client. In a cool demonstration of righteous fury, she proceeds to fire him first.
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Melissa McBride (Carol) on ‘The Walking Dead’ Image: amctv.com
The Walking Dead. With the gang on the chopping block to become somebody’s dinner in the aptly named worst-destination-resort ever known as Terminus, Carol (Melissa McBride) paints herself in zombie guts, and saves the day.