In the TV's Top 5! Viewer Awards, regular TV viewers get the chance to watch memorable television moments from throughout the season and vote for their favorites. Here are the results from the 2006 awards.
Most Memorable Moment of the Year
Chris Crossed
'American Idol'
Aired May 10, 2006, 9PM ET on Fox
We're in shock. Chris Daughtry was a fave to win, but with Ryan Seacrest's cold words he's sent packing.
Category: Oh Snap
Narm!
'Six Feet Under' | Aired July 24, 2005, 9PM ET on HBO
Could it be? Nate and Maggie consummate their Quaker union right before Nate's brain goes bye-bye.End of Edgar
'24'| Aired March 6, 2006, 9PM ET on Fox
Say it ain't so! In the saddest death of the day, even Jack can't save poor Edgar from the toxic nerve gas.Whack Job
'The Sopranos' | Aired March 12, 2006, 9PM ET on HBO
Holy cannoli! Senile Junior opens the new season with a bang, but will Tony survive to see episode two?Bang, Bang
'Lost' | Aired May 3, 2006, 9PM ET on ABC
Woah! Is Michael one of "the Others" now? Walt's dad returns to base camp and goes postal in the hatch.Category: Celeb Did What?!
Ben or Jen Jr.? (Finalist)
'The Tonight Show With Jay Leno' | Aired Sept. 13, 2005, 11:35PM on NBC
Oops! Jennifer Garner accidentally blurts out the sex of her unborn child. Hey, sometimes the tabloids are right.
Ellen's Flipped
'The Tonight Show With Jay Leno' | Aired Sept. 13, 2005, 11:35PM on NBC
This is certainly a side of Ellen we never see. Daytime's funny girl goes blue over the stress of dieting.Reese in Pieces
'Late Show With David Letterman' | Aired Sept. 14, 2005, 11:35PM on CBS
What's up Biff's butt? Reese Witherspoon draws the ire of Letterman's normally amiable stagehand.O'Reill-ed Up
'Late Show With David Letterman' | Aired Jan. 3, 2006, 11:35PM on CBS
Dave opens a can of smackdown on Fox News host Bill O'Reilly, telling him 60 percent of what he says is BS.Seeing Stars
'The View' | Aired Jan. 31, 2006, ABC
By far the best 'View' moment of all time, we remember fondly the day Star Jones got pegged by a football.
Category: Amazing Animals
World's Ugliest Dog (Finalist)
'Last Call With Carson Daly' | Aired Sept. 25, 2005, 1:36AM ET on NBC
If you're an animal lover, here's a chance to prove it. Is "The World's Ugliest Dog" just misunderstood?
Buggin' Out
'The Tonight Show With Jay Leno' | Aired Aug. 17, 2005, 11:35PM ET on NBC
Yikes! Continuing his week of bad animals, Jay finds his spidey sense tingling when Ruud's bugs go wild.Super Pooches
'Live With Regis & Kelly' | Aired Nov. 15, 2005, Syndicated
Someone sure ate his puppy chow today. A family of super dogs leap head over paws to make your tail spin.What a Catch
'Late Show With David Letterman' | Aired Nov. 27, 2005, 11:35 PM ET on CBS
We've all seen a dog catch a frisbee, but how many times was the pup balancing on his human pal's feet?Hug It Out
'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' | Aired May 2, 2006, Syndicated
Looks like Ellen has a new best friend. The world's biggest dog gives the host a massive show of love.Category: Close for Comfort
Derek & Meredith (Finalist)
'Grey's Anatomy' | Aired May 15, 2006, 9PM on ABC
Good to see these two have moved on. Meredith and Derek rekindle their passion on the season finale.
Jack & Kate
'Lost' | Aired Nov. 31, 2005, 9PM ET on ABC
Yowzers. Kate's need for a good guy finally leads her into Jack's arms. We can't wait 'til Sawyer finds out.Carlos & Lynette
'Desperate Housewives' | Aired Jan. 8, 2006, 9PM ET on ABC
Carlos and Lynette: Sexiest 'Wife Swap' episode ever? Maybe, but first Gabby needs a lesson in sharing.Jim & Pam
'The Office' | Aired May 11, 2006, 9:30PM ET on NBC
Jim, is that a stapler, or are you just happy to see Pam? Sweet 'n lovelorn 'Office' mates hook up on the finale.Joy & Meredith
'The View' | Aired June 9, 2006, ABC
Now this is hot! Joy Behar sends Meredith Vieira off 'The View' with an emotionally charged smooch.Category: Trainwrecks
Holy Meltdown (Finalist)
'Trading Spouses' | Aired Nov. 9, 2005, 9PM ET on Fox
Not to be sacrilegious, but if Mrs. Perrin is going to be in heaven we'd rather spend eternity with Satan.