Ah, television. Friend; mother; secret lover. But the sad truth of life is that the ones you love can hurt you the most – and television is no different. In a year that provided many funny, touching and heartbreaking moments, television also managed to make our blood boil with its idiocy. As we look back at some of the worst that TV had to offer this year, just remember: you need the lows in order to appreciate the highs.

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