D.J. 'Shangela' Pierce, 1/11/12

Actor, stand-up comedian, and drag performer

It was my first time ever taking Shangela back home to Paris, and it was quite the jaw-dropping homecoming. There's one scene where I perform a walk-off against my glamazon goddaughter on the back patio for a family audience that had never seen drag.

Adam Wright, 1/10/12

Founder and Editor-In-Chief, TVDoneWright.com

Personally, I don't believe in New Year's resolutions. But that doesn't stop me from inflicting resolutions on other people. What if TV networks had New Year's resolutions? I suspect it would look a little like this.

Christi Lukasiak, 1/10/12

Chloe's Mom, Dance Moms

When I was initially approached about Dance Moms, I struggled with the decision whether or not to do the show. I have been criticized for everything from making the decision to do the show, to my parenting skills, to the kind of jelly I use on my sandwiches!

Tom & Lorenzo, 1/10/12

Writers, tomandlorenzo.com

It's a bit of a cliche, but the return of Eddy and Pats to our screens with the American debut of the Absolutely Fabulous 20th Anniversary Special was like seeing old friends again.

Diane Dimond, 1/10/12

Television journalist, author, syndicated columnist

Misfits, addicts and criminals caught up in public scandals are often rewarded with TV exposure. Why do we watch? And what does it say about us?

Morgan Glennon, 1/10/12

Journalist, freelance writer

White Collar is one of USA's best outings, marrying its signature brand of over-the-top characters with charismatic actors.

Jackie K. Cooper, 1/10/12

Film Critic

wo of the best shows on cable return this week. They are White Collar and Royal Pains. Both shows have built a loyal fan base over the years, and each show has shown improvement year after year.

Jane Espenson, 1/10/12

Writer, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Game of Thrones, Once Upon a Time, Husbands and more

When people ask me how to write toward what an audience wants to see, I say, "Why would you want to do that?" I then apologize for being so abrupt. But, really. Forget the audience.

Robert Alberdingk Thijm, 1/9/12

Screenwriter

Work It has stirred up much controversy in the U.S. How different was the response in the Netherlands to Ollie Hartmoed's Palace of Draperies, a show I wrote and in which a transgender character plays an important part?

Tabatha Coffey, 1/9/12

Hairstylist, salon owner, and TV personality

If people want to call me a bitch for having standards, passion, and expectations, being honest, standing up for what I believe in, and having no problem saying what I think, then I will own it on my terms.

Maryjane Fahey, 1/9/12

Co-author of 'Dumped', a breakup bible for women

You can keep your Carrie and Samantha. I'm going drinking with Patsy and Edina. They're baaaaaack!

Ed Martin, 1/9/12

Contributor, MediaPost.com, JackMyers.com and MediaBizBloggers.com

Television critics started compiling year-end top-10 lists back when there were only three networks. Aren't longer lists called for by now? Allow me to break with time-honored tradition by offering my choices for the 12 best series of 2011, plus eight very deserving runners-up.

Alexandra Holzer, 1/9/12

Author and Paranormalist

Vampire Mob is an indie TV series which is audience-funded. Yep. We enter the age of crowd-funding and audience participation financially before we can get to good ol' Hollywood.

Lisa Steinberg, 1/10/12

Editor In Chief, Starry Constellation Magazine

A well known quote states that "Revenge is sweet," and after watching this show, I couldn't agree more. Lust, wealth, and retribution take center stage in "Revenge" every Wednesday night on ABC.

Megan Smolenyak, 1/9/12

Genealogy Expert; Author, 'Who Do You Think You Are? and forthcoming "Hey America, Your Roots Are Showing'

For genealogy buffs and those who just can't get enough of celebrities, there's plenty of cause to celebrate in 2012 as there will be four solid months of famous roots on air.

Gabriel Mizrahi, 1/9/12

Writer, comedian, and entertainment strategist

We live in an enviable time for a TV series about corporate life. Some of the richest plot lines and most absorbing characters come from the smoke-filled rooms of modern business. Material is unlimited. So why not build a house of truths?

Ariana Grande, 1/9/12

18-year-old actress and singer

We're all fabulous. Everyone. Even the bullies, although they might not see it. All we can do is wish them happiness and celebrate our own.

Laura Prudom, 1/7/12

Associate Television Editor, The Huffington Post

While I've always enjoyed Supernatural for its mythology rather than for its monster-of-the-week episodes, occasionally it's nice to return to what attracted us to the show in Season 1.

John Feffer, 1/6/12

Co-director, Foreign Policy In Focus

If All-American Muslim can prove to mainstream America that Muslims are as boring, community-minded, socially conservative, occasionally wacky and celebrity-obsessed as the rest of us, then it deserves a place on TV.