ORPHAN BLACK: In a world wracked with constant change, humanity is battered again and again with the question: who are we? What does it mean to be human, and more specifically, what does it mean to be me? Orphan Black takes on these highly subjective, postmodern questions with the intellect of a science fiction show, and the nuance of a literary work.

CATCH OF THE DAY: While it was obvious that we didn't see much of Kira in Orphan Black's Season 2 premiere, you might not have noticed that it was Kira who bookended the episode, making for a very ominous start to the season.

ORPHAN BLACK: The theme of identity is inherent to Orphan Black. In a show where a multitude of identical characters seem to materialize around every corner, it’s bound to be. As we follow our leading lady, Sarah Manning, through her journey of self-discovery, however, we also witness the confrontation and fracture of this identity. But, the plot isn’t the only thing that emphasizes this reflection and fragmentation of self that Sarah encounters; it’s also underlined quite clearly in the show’s use of mirrors and cinematography.

ORPHAN BLACK: It’s true that Helena’s most noticeable attribute usually isn’t her hands (unless you’re fixated on the various weapons she always seems to be holding). So, the fact that everyone’s favorite Ukrainian serial-killer clone is left-handed brings up a whole slew of religious and psychological issues easily overlooked on a casual viewer’s first Orphan Black binge-watch.

There were plenty of examples of social issues being tackled the wrong way throughout this year. Just pick up a newspaper, listen to the radio, or keep your ear to the pavement, and there's always someone saying something stupid. But, in many ways, our television shows got it more right than a lot of other people this year.

Here is our list of 7 episodes that achieved just the right balance between entertainment and social awareness.

Every once in a while there's an episode you can barely believe you just watched, because of how crazy, brave, and, well, ballsy it is.

And 2013 was chock full of 'em. 

For shows like Homeland and Breaking Bad, there's plenty of critical acclaim to go around. But, what about our little favorites that could? Or, sometimes, heart-breakingly, couldn't?

Here's our list of shows this year that didn't get all the attention they deserved. 

The way we experience television is changing, ladies and gentlemen. This is the 21st century, and from where we're standing, social media rules all.

Twitter, Tumblr, Facebook, Instagram...your grandmother may not be able to tell them apart (or pronounce them correctly), but the nuanced differences between each make for a very media savvy young viewership that can tell when you're not obeying the unwritten rules of whatever cybersphere you're flying through.

Here is our list of people who got it right in 2013. And when we mean right, we mean A+ past-perfection right.

Ever had that moment where you think, wait one second...why wouldn't Mulder and Scully from The X Files hang out with all the characters from The West Wing? Like, are we sure Dana and C.J. weren't secret besties at some point in their lives?

Of course you have had this moment. If you haven't, you're lying.

2013 was a great year for our overactive imaginations to theorize on potential crossovers. Here are our favorites.