American Film Institute Names Top 10 Programs of 2011

It's pretty much impossible to argue with any of these selections.

The American Film Institute named its top 10 programs of 2011 today, with a handful of TV Fanatic favorites making the list (they will be honored during a January 13 ceremony in Los Angeles). They are:

1. Breaking Bad
2. Boardwalk Empire
3. Curb Your Enthusiasm
4. Game of Thrones
5. The Good Wife
6. Homeland
7. Justified
8. Louie
9. Modern Family
10. Parks and Recreation

** Starting tomorrow, I'll run down my own list of 2011's best shows. Spoiler alert: it will include a few of the programs cited here.

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