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Now that the TV season is over, awards season is about to begin.
The clips, and our explanations, are below.
Emmy voters, youll want to take notes.50.Trophy Wife (ABC)Ep.
WHY:
Who knew deadpan Diane is a master of the party game?
Marc Snetiker49.Sleepy Hollow (Fox)Ep.
13, Bad BloodSCENE:The epic nine-minute reveal at the end of the season 1 finale.
We kept using as a touchstoneThe Usual Suspects, Kurtzman tells EW.
Mandi BierlyMORE ON THE MOMENT:Kurtzman shares the networks colorful note.48.The Simpsons (Fox)Ep.
Indestructible, likeThe Simpsons.
Dan SniersonMORE ON THE MOMENT:Behind the writers favorite inside jokes.47.Archer (FX)Ep.
510, WeightSCENE:Lana is visited by Archer as she feeds and bonds with her new baby.
Lynette Rice46.Bates Motel (A&E)Ep.
That was Freddies idea, EP Kerry Ehrin reveals to EW.
SnetikerMORE ON THE MOMENT:Ehrin dissects the finale.45.
The Blacklist (NBC)Ep.
Have you ever sailed across an ocean, Donald?
On a sailboat surrounded by sea with no land in sight.
The stand at the helm of your destiny?
Looking (HBO)Ep.
Snetiker43.Parenthood (NBC)Ep.
Rice42.Portlandia (IFC)Ep.
3, CelerySCENE:Steve Buscemi stars as a struggling celery salesman desperate to make the vegetable seem hip.
The Colbert Report (Comedy Central)Ep.
116, June 19, 2013SCENE:Stephen Colbert eulogizes his mother.
Arrow (CW)Ep.
23, UnthinkableSCENE:Arrow and Deathstrokes final fight.
Arrow did not fail his city, and the shows stunt team did not fail its fans.
Samantha HighfillMORE ON THE MOMENT:Stunt coordinator JJ Makaro takes us inside the battle.39.
He wanted to be part of this very special occasion, saysDoctor Whoshowrunner Steven Moffat of Bakers appearance.
Its the only time hes consented to do something forDoctor Whosince he left it, really.
Parks and Recreation (NBC)Ep.
Broadchurch (BBC America)Ep.
8SCENE:Beth (Jodie Whittaker) confronts Ellie (Olivia Colman) after learning who killed her son.
How could you not know?
Beth cries, before walking away.
RiceMORE ON THE MOMENT:Creator Chris Chibnall on the killer, key scenes, and keeping the secret.36.
Hannibal (NBC)Ep.
Weve all done things while intoxicated that we regret, but this is a worst-case scenario blackout.
And what were those slices of his cheek, which the dogs so eagerly ate, made from?
It was tofu soaked in meat by-products, Fuller says.
It was as healthy as it was terrifying on screen.
The Returned (Sundance)Ep.
1, CamilleSCENE:The truth is revealed about Camille (Yara Pilartz) and her sister.
Its unclear, until a flashback reveals that Lena isnt really Camilles older sister.
Theyre actually identical twins.
Camille died during a class trip, when the school bus careened off the road.
But Lena stayed home sick that day.
Now, years later, Lena has aged while Camille remains frozen in time.
You cant tell the difference between them.
It couldve been Lena who died.
Kimmel (ABC)Ep.
14, February 6, 2014SCENE:Celebrities Read Mean Tweets #6.
SniersonMORE ON THE MOMENT:Co-head writer Molly McNearney takes us through the cruel-ing process of creating these segments.33.
Fallon (NBC)Ep.
46, April 28, 2014SCENE:Jimmys lip-sync battle with Emma Stone.
Thats the best one thats ever been done!
Greys Anatomy (ABC)Ep.
Cristina Yang is not to be trifled with.
And getting one final moment of crackling chemistry between the two actors was the ultimate parting gift for fans.
HighfillMORE ON THE MOMENT:Read the script for the confrontation.31.
Community (NBC)Ep.
Touching, thoughtful, and, yes, perfectly crass.
Broad City (Comedy Central)Ep.
10, The Last SupperSCENE:Abbi and Ilanas fancy birthday dinner ends with a shellfish disaster.
Didnt need the stunt double!
Its one of my proudest parts of the show!
Rahman29.Orphan Black (BBC America)Ep.
Lanford BeardMORE ON THE MOMENT:Co-creator Graeme Manson reveals how they created the new clone.28.
Girls (HBO)Ep.
7, Beach HouseSCENE:The big fight.
As Shoshanna says, Being honest is fun.
Justified (FX)Ep.
There was a giddiness, Yost told EW.
BierlyMORE ON THE MOMENT:View Dahls storyboards.26.
The Americans (FX)Ep.
Only Rhys could make you sympathize with the Russians over the Americans theyre bent on destroying.
The subtext is richhe has killed innocents for a cause she cant possibly understandand the dialogue is sharp.
Inside Amy Schumer (Comedy Central)Ep.
2, Im So BadSCENE:Amys video-gaming experience takes a disturbing turn.
Writing about rape might be the hardest thing in comedy.
If youre too funny, youre making light of sexual violence.
If youre too serious, you cant take a joke.
Its a good thing that Schumer braved it anyway.
Schumer says the writers were inspired byThe Invisible War, a doc about sexual assault in the military.
I loved the idea of using aCall of Duty-bang out game to highlight that, Schumer tells EW.
Those games are dark anyway but how about we show something that really happens.
Like all important comedy, its both.
The Killing (AMC)Ep.
10, Six MinutesSCENE:Ray (Peter Sarsgaard) walks toward his execution.
If you make it through this once, youll never watch it again.
Prison guards are dragging death-row inmate Ray Seward toward his execution when he glimpses his son through the window.
Its unbearable to watch, and even worse to listen to, with Sarsgaard quietly whimpering.
The words didnt matter, Sarsgaard explained to EW.
I was saying, Im still me up here.
They havent taken my humanity.'
MaerzMORE ON THE MOMENT:Sarsgaard breaks down his characters end.23.
Sons of Anarchy (FX)Ep.
And this is the last chance she thinks she has to tell him the truth.
BierlyMORE ON THE MOMENT:Siff explains how her costars added to the terror.22.
Silicon Valley (HBO)Ep.
Its a quirky, uneasy scene that ends in comic relief as Gregory schools everyone with his Jedi-like logic.
Its also one of the last that Welch would shoot; he died of lung cancer in December.
SniersonMORE ON THE MOMENT:Co-creator Mike Judge remembers Welch.21.
Key and Peele (Comedy Central)Ep.
8, High on PotenuseSCENE:Othello Tis My Shite.
The Walking Dead (AMC)Ep.
14, The GroveSCENE:Carol (Melissa McBride) kills Lizzie (Brighton Sharbino).
There is no way to say its right or wrong, says McBride of her characters choice.
But what she did had to be done in her mind.
I think she just did what needed to be done.
CollisMORE ON THE MOMENT:McBride discusses the devastating turn.19.
The Big Bang Theory (CBS)Ep.
But that dont mean the dragons arent there.
Mad Men (AMC)Ep.
6, The StrategySCENE:Don and Peggy stay late at the office and slow-dance to My Way.
The Mindy Project (Fox)Ep.
Chalk this episode up to another victory for TVs best modern romantic comedy.
Scandal (ABC)Ep.
We cant decide which was better: Goldwyns terrifying outburst, or Youngs agonizing restraint.
Well never look at our seventh grade yearbook photos the same way again.
AHS Coven (FX)Ep.
Kristen BaldwinMORE ON THE MOMENT:Murphy admits he cackled with glee the first time he saw it.12.
Homeland (Showtime)Ep.
12, The StarSCENE:Carrie inks a star on the CIAs Memorial Wall to commemorate Brodys covert sacrifice.
HibberdMORE ON THE MOMENT:Showrunner Alex Gansa explains Brodys fate.11.
House of Cards (Netflix)Ep.
4, Chapter 17SCENE:Claire (Robin Wright) publicly admits that she got an abortion.
Claire only admits to one of the three abortions shes had, and its the result of a rape.
(See also: Cersei onGame of Thrones.)
The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (Comedy Central)Ep.
43, Jan 8, 2014SCENE:Jon Stewart takes New Jersey Governor to task.
From The Sopranos to Boardwalk Empire, Hollywood has a habit of glamming up New Jersey corruption.
Veep (HBO)Ep.
4, ClovisSCENE:Clovis CEO Craig (Tim Baltz) puts a smart watcha.k.a.
a Smarchon VP Selina Meyer (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) and attempts to share info with his own.
Masters of Sex (Showtime)Ep.
Its a powerful moment for Janney, and launches one of the shows most devastating and emotionally impactful storylines.
Louie (FX)Ep.
at your TV screen.
But credit really goes to Baker for making Vanessa pity-proof.
Some people might feel bad for [my character], the actress told EW.
But some people might be like, Oh, shes a cool chick.
Hes the one whos got the issue.'
MaerzMORE ON THE MOMENT:Baker explains how she got the role.6.
Orange Is the New Black (Netflix)Ep.
11, Tall Men with FeelingsSCENE:Crazy Eyes lament.
MaerzMORE ON THE MOMENT:Aduba talks bringing Crazy Eyes to life.5.
Sherlock (PBS)Ep.
and blink back big, squishy tears (I never expected to be anybodys best friend.)
Best men everywhere, take notes.
True Detective (HBO)Ep.
HibberdMORE ON THE MOMENT:Creator Nic Pizzolatto lists his inspirations for the speech.3.
The Good Wife (CBS)Ep.
RiceMORE ON THE MOMENT:Creators Robert and Michelle King talk tension.2.
Game of Thrones (HBO)Ep.
6, The Laws of Gods and MenSCENE:Tyrions raging outburst while on trial for his life.
HibberdMORE ON THE MOMENT:Read the script.1.
Breaking Bad (AMC)Ep.
14, OzymandiasSCENE:Walt (Bryan Cranston) tries to get the family to run.
You could argue that the whole series was building tothismoment.
Since the first episode, Walt has argued that he got into selling meth to protect his family.
Hank has to die before everyone finally realizes the truth: the family needs to protect itself from Walt.
Its hard to pick the most devastating shot.
Maybe the worst thing is that this gruesome scene is only happening because Skyler believes Walt killed Hank.
Pick your top FIVE favorite scenes from the past year:
