2007-2008 Best Television Episode

Best Television Episode
The Constant (Lost): seventh episode nomination for Lost
~In some ways this may have been the most insignificant episode of Lost this season. It wasn't overly important to the main storyline, and most of it was spent towards something many Lost fans do not truly accept in time travel. However, that is looking at this episode in a very blunt way, similar to looking at a painting and just seeing what is in front of you and not the hidden view. The Constant was emotional, culminating in the perfect scene of Desmond and Penny's phone reunion and Faraday's epic words "Desmond is my constant". Just thinking about it gives me the chills
Resistance is Futile (Dexter): first episode nomination for Dexter
~Dexter was magnificent this season, no doubt about that. The thing about Dexter (and really Showtime shows in general) is that the season finale is usually not the most epic but rather the episodes previously that build up everything. Resistance is Futile is the perfect example of that. As Dexter gets more ensnared and the case gets closer to him, his relationship with Rita falls apart. Then his slides go missing, and now you know... things aren't going to work out for him. In this case the build up is way more important than the resolution
Revelations (Battlestar Galactica): first episode nomination for Battlestar Galactica
~I am a harsh critic of Battlestar, as I think overall it is a very flawed show. There are too many episodes that are completely pointless and most of the characters aren't worth a grain of salt. The finale of Battlestar however impressed me and actually earned this nomination. The outing of the four cylons was definitely a highlight, and how it all came together. However, that doesn't mean this half season of BSG was a success, because it was not... just this episode.
The Shape of Things To Come (Lost) : eighth episode nomination for Lost
~Lost is really racking up the nominations, but that is no surprise as I am one of the biggest Lost fans ever. While the Constant was relatively unimportant in the grand scheme of things, The Shape of Things to Come was HUGE. Without the rest of this episode nothing of importance would ever come to play. Keamy's murder of Alex was nothing short of stunning and Ben's reaction as he plans to kill Penny as his revenge. This episode is what will propel the final two seasons of Lost, and may be one of the most important episodes to date.
Wilson's Heart (House): second episode nomination for House
~Similar to BSG I have been a harsh critic of House this season. When I heard there was a two part finale I was not overly hopeful, and then when I saw the first part I thought I was doomed it was so weak. Then part II happened, and it was nothing short of stunning. They finally let Wilson be the center point he has always deserved to be and put his relationship with House under a microscope. The last twenty minutes were absolutely amazing and you knew putting up with the season was so definitely worth it. House cares very little about people, but he cares for Wilson. To hurt him was his worst nightmare, and the repercussions will be dire, no doubt about that.