TVLine's Readers Give Thanks for Castle, Nikita, Once's Sexy Hook, Glee Growth and Much More!
TVLine asked our faithful readers to chime in about what you’re thankful for this TV season, and one thing was clear: You’re very grateful for a certain long-awaited hook-up. But that’s not all that made your lists!
From beloved shows that got a much-deserved reprieve to a bro-tastic couple to the gut-punch of an impeccable Sunday lineup, we’ve compiled your thanks into a slideshow, complete with your praiseful prose. Take a look below to see what made the cut and then come celebrate with us in the comments.

Rebecca Is Thankful For…
UN-ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT
"I'm thankful that Arrested Development will be coming back next year. Steve Holt!"
Teresa Is Thankful For…
FANTASTIC SPEECHES,
BAR NUN
"I am thankful for Jessica Lange's monologues on American Horror Story: Asylum. They are just dripping with honey and venom. Every word is delicious!"
Chelsey Is Thankful For…
BEN AND KATE
"When I first saw the trailer for the Fox comedy, I thought it would be an interesting enough show to have on in the background while doing homework. But I was so wrong. It has quickly become one of my favorite comedies of the season. It is heartwarming and funny and Maggie Elizabeth Jones is the cutest kid on television."
Lauren Is Thankful For…
ROMANCE IN THE WORKPLACE
"I am thankful for Castle and Beckett finally getting together. The Castle crew have done an amazing job of writing this season so far, and I think the chemistry and acting is better than ever. Now can we please never speak of the “Moonlighting Curse” again?
Mina Is Thankful For…
TBS TO THE RESCUE!
"I'm thankful that TBS saved Cougar Town! I love the idea of cable network deciding to build its reputation on saving ratings-challenged cult comedies from the jaws of network death, as TBS has done for Conan and now the Cul-de-Sac Crew. Here's hoping it all goes well so they can save Community and Ben and Kate if (when) the time comes! In fact, I think they should change their slogan to: 'TBS: We've Got You, TV Nerds'”
Barbie Is Thankful For…
CSI: NY
"I'm thankful CBS gave CSI: NY a ninth season while everyone was bidding it goodbye (Sorry, Miami!). I'm extra thankful we're getting an episode about Lindsay's bloody past, since we've been waiting for it for only, you know, six years. Thank you, CBS and TV gods, for making it happen!"
Sean Is Thankful For…
A KILLER ROMANCE
"I'm thankful for Yvonne Strahovski on Dexter! She's revitalized the show, giving great performances every episode."
Matt Is Thankful For…
GLEE GROWTH
"I am thankful that Glee is finally giving Blaine some much-needed development and allowing Darren Criss to shine. I was originally against the break-up storyline, but it is quickly becoming my favorite. It will ultimately make each character a stronger individual and when they do reunite, it will be in a more mature relationship."
Jen Is Thankful For…
GETTING CARY'D AWAY
"I'm thankful that the crazy-talented Matt Czuchry is getting more screen time on The Good Wife. It only took four years, but I'll take it. (Thanks, writers!) Now we just need Cary and Alicia to bond over booze in every episode. Kalinda and her boots of justice are invited, too."
Rachel Is Thankful For…
BROTP 4EVER
"I'm thankful for How I Met Your Mother for finally confirming my favorite TV 'ship, Barney and Robin, as endgame. Now, if only I could be little more patient in waiting for their reunion!"
Grace Is Thankful For…
SUNDAY'S MUST-SEE TV
"I'm thankful for the master class in acting that is Showtime's Sunday night line-up. Dex/Deb [on Dexter] and Carrie/Brody [on Homeland] make for the most compelling one-two punch of heartbreaking relationship dysfunction in television history."
Nick1372 Is Was Thankful For…
LAST RESORT
"It's my favorite new show this fall. Andre Braugher is awesome! Scott Speedman is awesome! Autumn Reeser is awesome! Daisy Betts is awesome! The submarine is awesome! It's just so… I think you get the idea.”
Jess Is Thankful For…
LEVERAGE
"It is an amazing cast and crew who have made themselves feel like family for the past five years."
Marla Is Thankful For…
NCIS
"What I'm most thankful for is to be able to watch my favorite TV show on Tuesday night, NCIS. I'm also thankful that Michael [Weatherly] and Cote [de Pablo] still have such amazing chemistry as my favorite characters, Tony and Ziva."
BTM Is Thankful For..
NORMAL FAMILIES
"I'm thankful that the characters on The New Normal aren't the cartoon cutouts I was afraid I would find. Even the grandmother has her truly decent attributes."
Ducky Is Thankful For…
NIKITA'S NINE LIVES
"I'm grateful for [the show's] passionate fanbase that keeps it so alive. I'm thankful for the cast and crew, who are probably almost literally working their butts off to provide us with great television entertainment, and I hope that they will be able to continue doing so for at least two more seasons."
Grace Is Thankful For…
OFFICE PALS
"I'm thankful for the glorious union of Pamellie (AKA Pam and Nellie), whose crackling chemistry has been the surprise highlight of this final season of The Office. Jenna Fischer and Catherine Tate would make hilarious and beautiful ginger babies."
Melinda Is Thankful For…
HUNKY HOOK
"I'm incredibly thankful for the Once Upon a Time writers, who gave me the gift that is Colin O'Donoghue as Captain Hook. With the pirate outfit and guyliner, he sure shivers my timbers! He can come and share a bottle of rum with me anytime!"
Tyler Is Thankful For…
SURVIVOR
"Who knew that after 25 seasons, all it needed was something old (returning players like Mike Skupin or former Facts of Life star Lisa Whelchel) to make things feel so new again?"
Joseph Is Thankful For…
TRUE BLOOD'S SCENE STEALER
"The thing that I'm thankful for the most is Pam and her Walmart sweatsuit and her hilarious one-liners [on] True Blood!"
Jovana Is Thankful For…
THE CW
"Who else can bring Stephen Amell, Jay Ryan (above photo, center), Ian Somerhalder (left), Paul Wesley, Joseph Morgan, Michael Trevino, Ed Westwick (right) and Chace Crawford [together] to make my week so much better? In short, I'm thankful for the hot men of CW."
Elke Is Thankful For…
THE WALKING DEAD
"Every time I watch how depressing and grim their world is, I feel a million times better about my own life."
Merissa Is Thankful For…
WHITE-HOT COLLAR
“Neal Caffrey… I want to go to there."
Rebecca Is Thankful For…
UN-ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT
"I'm thankful that Arrested Development will be coming back next year. Steve Holt!"
Teresa Is Thankful For…
FANTASTIC SPEECHES,
BAR NUN
"I am thankful for Jessica Lange's monologues on American Horror Story: Asylum. They are just dripping with honey and venom. Every word is delicious!"
Chelsey Is Thankful For…
BEN AND KATE
"When I first saw the trailer for the Fox comedy, I thought it would be an interesting enough show to have on in the background while doing homework. But I was so wrong. It has quickly become one of my favorite comedies of the season. It is heartwarming and funny and Maggie Elizabeth Jones is the cutest kid on television."
Lauren Is Thankful For…
ROMANCE IN THE WORKPLACE
"I am thankful for Castle and Beckett finally getting together. The Castle crew have done an amazing job of writing this season so far, and I think the chemistry and acting is better than ever. Now can we please never speak of the “Moonlighting Curse” again?
Mina Is Thankful For…
TBS TO THE RESCUE!
"I'm thankful that TBS saved Cougar Town! I love the idea of cable network deciding to build its reputation on saving ratings-challenged cult comedies from the jaws of network death, as TBS has done for Conan and now the Cul-de-Sac Crew. Here's hoping it all goes well so they can save Community and Ben and Kate if (when) the time comes! In fact, I think they should change their slogan to: 'TBS: We've Got You, TV Nerds'”
Barbie Is Thankful For…
CSI: NY
"I'm thankful CBS gave CSI: NY a ninth season while everyone was bidding it goodbye (Sorry, Miami!). I'm extra thankful we're getting an episode about Lindsay's bloody past, since we've been waiting for it for only, you know, six years. Thank you, CBS and TV gods, for making it happen!"
Sean Is Thankful For…
A KILLER ROMANCE
"I'm thankful for Yvonne Strahovski on Dexter! She's revitalized the show, giving great performances every episode."
Matt Is Thankful For…
GLEE GROWTH
"I am thankful that Glee is finally giving Blaine some much-needed development and allowing Darren Criss to shine. I was originally against the break-up storyline, but it is quickly becoming my favorite. It will ultimately make each character a stronger individual and when they do reunite, it will be in a more mature relationship."
Jen Is Thankful For…
GETTING CARY'D AWAY
"I'm thankful that the crazy-talented Matt Czuchry is getting more screen time on The Good Wife. It only took four years, but I'll take it. (Thanks, writers!) Now we just need Cary and Alicia to bond over booze in every episode. Kalinda and her boots of justice are invited, too."
Rachel Is Thankful For…
BROTP 4EVER
"I'm thankful for How I Met Your Mother for finally confirming my favorite TV 'ship, Barney and Robin, as endgame. Now, if only I could be little more patient in waiting for their reunion!"
Grace Is Thankful For…
SUNDAY'S MUST-SEE TV
"I'm thankful for the master class in acting that is Showtime's Sunday night line-up. Dex/Deb [on Dexter] and Carrie/Brody [on Homeland] make for the most compelling one-two punch of heartbreaking relationship dysfunction in television history."
Nick1372 Is Was Thankful For…
LAST RESORT
"It's my favorite new show this fall. Andre Braugher is awesome! Scott Speedman is awesome! Autumn Reeser is awesome! Daisy Betts is awesome! The submarine is awesome! It's just so… I think you get the idea.”
Jess Is Thankful For…
LEVERAGE
"It is an amazing cast and crew who have made themselves feel like family for the past five years."
Marla Is Thankful For…
NCIS
"What I'm most thankful for is to be able to watch my favorite TV show on Tuesday night, NCIS. I'm also thankful that Michael [Weatherly] and Cote [de Pablo] still have such amazing chemistry as my favorite characters, Tony and Ziva."
BTM Is Thankful For..
NORMAL FAMILIES
"I'm thankful that the characters on The New Normal aren't the cartoon cutouts I was afraid I would find. Even the grandmother has her truly decent attributes."
Ducky Is Thankful For…
NIKITA'S NINE LIVES
"I'm grateful for [the show's] passionate fanbase that keeps it so alive. I'm thankful for the cast and crew, who are probably almost literally working their butts off to provide us with great television entertainment, and I hope that they will be able to continue doing so for at least two more seasons."
Grace Is Thankful For…
OFFICE PALS
"I'm thankful for the glorious union of Pamellie (AKA Pam and Nellie), whose crackling chemistry has been the surprise highlight of this final season of The Office. Jenna Fischer and Catherine Tate would make hilarious and beautiful ginger babies."
Melinda Is Thankful For…
HUNKY HOOK
"I'm incredibly thankful for the Once Upon a Time writers, who gave me the gift that is Colin O'Donoghue as Captain Hook. With the pirate outfit and guyliner, he sure shivers my timbers! He can come and share a bottle of rum with me anytime!"
Tyler Is Thankful For…
SURVIVOR
"Who knew that after 25 seasons, all it needed was something old (returning players like Mike Skupin or former Facts of Life star Lisa Whelchel) to make things feel so new again?"
Joseph Is Thankful For…
TRUE BLOOD'S SCENE STEALER
"The thing that I'm thankful for the most is Pam and her Walmart sweatsuit and her hilarious one-liners [on] True Blood!"
Jovana Is Thankful For…
THE CW
"Who else can bring Stephen Amell, Jay Ryan (above photo, center), Ian Somerhalder (left), Paul Wesley, Joseph Morgan, Michael Trevino, Ed Westwick (right) and Chace Crawford [together] to make my week so much better? In short, I'm thankful for the hot men of CW."
Elke Is Thankful For…
THE WALKING DEAD
"Every time I watch how depressing and grim their world is, I feel a million times better about my own life."
Merissa Is Thankful For…
WHITE-HOT COLLAR
“Neal Caffrey… I want to go to there."





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