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Best TV shows of 2013 (and biggest letdowns)

TV critic Hank Stuever picks his favorite shows: “Breaking Bad,” “Orange Is the New Black” and more.

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TV highlights: ‘Masters of Sex’ finale

TV highlights: ‘Masters of Sex’ finale

Lifetime, meanwhile, offers Christmas stories involving women executives.

‘Scandal’ recap: Season three, episode 10

‘Scandal’ recap: Season three, episode 10

Olivia pulls out all the stops to find her mother as disturbing truths are revealed.

TV highlights: Two hours of ‘Grimm’ on NBC

TV highlights: Two hours of ‘Grimm’ on NBC

‘Bering Sea Gold’ and ‘Lilyhammer’ each return with new seasons

Golden Globe Awards: Major takeaways from this year’s nominations

Golden Globe Awards: Major takeaways from this year’s nominations

How did the Hollywood Foreign Press Association do with their picks this year? Here are some key takeaways.

TV highlights: Major repercussions on ‘Scandal’

TV highlights: Major repercussions on ‘Scandal’

Musing over Sheldon on “Big Bang”; red-carpet gowns on “Runway”; and conflict on “Parenthood.”

TV highlights: Kelly Clarkson’s Christmas special

TV highlights: Kelly Clarkson’s Christmas special

“The Exes” returns to TV Land; reality show “Rodeo Girls” premieres on A&E.

TV highlights: ‘Six by Sondheim’ on HBO

TV highlights: ‘Six by Sondheim’ on HBO

Families compete in ‘Christmas Light Fight’ on ABC; ‘Bonnie & Clyde’ concludes on three networks.

‘Bonnie & Clyde’ gets a three- network boost

‘Bonnie & Clyde’ gets a three- network boost

Here are the weekend’s TV highlights

With ‘The Sound of Music Live,’ everyone’s a critic, including celebs on Twitter

With ‘The Sound of Music Live,’ everyone’s a critic, including celebs on Twitter

Most famous people were willing to give fellow famous person Carrie Underwood the benefit of the doubt with Thursday’s live performance

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Best TV shows of 2013 (and biggest letdowns)

Best TV shows of 2013 (and biggest letdowns)

TV critic Hank Stuever picks his favorite shows: “Breaking Bad,” “Orange Is the New Black” and more.

‘Scandal’ recap: Season three, episode nine

‘Scandal’ recap: Season three, episode nine

Huck punishes Quinn. Olivia tries to protect her mother. Cyrus’s scheme unravels.

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‘Sound of Music Live’ proves to be an impossible climb after all

‘Sound of Music Live’ proves to be an impossible climb after all

TV REVIEW | Props to NBC for the ambition, but stiff acting zaps the beloved musical of its ebullience.