Best Cartoon
Bob's Burgers wins this one handily. Although Archer came first (and I love Archer), Bob's Burgers has the market cornered on wonderfully weird whimsy. Archer can get a little screamy and a little gross, and I'm still on the fence about Pam (ha ha) (bisexual humor). But Bob's Burgers is always excellent voice actors, whipsmart writing and visual jokes, and really just pure delight. Along with Parks and Recreation, this is the show I prescribe to people who are feeling down after watching too many Michelle Williams romantic dramas. And the Thanksgiving episode, with Kevin Kline and Linda's Thanksgiving song and the absinthe and everything, was perfection.
Best Fancy Show
Out of all the shite put out by HBO and Showtime this year, Game Of Thrones was the clear winner (with Episodes and Veep tied for a close second). I haven't even watched all of Season 2 and I still know it's the best show out there. After devouring all the available books over the summer, it didn't take much for me to love the television adaptation. Add my forever boyfriend lover, Peter Dinklage, totally killing it from all sides to the sharp, concise, funny writing and the amazing directing, cinematography, and production values, and Game Of Thrones comes out on top. Consider this my acknowledgment that GoT (and Dinklage) could have swept The Besties, but I'm trying to spread out the love. I can't wait for Season 3, since Storm Of Swords is my favorite of the books. In the words of the great Ben Wyatt, "They would never cancel Game Of Thrones! It's a crossover hit!"
