We loved Lady Gaga's guest judge stint (FOX/Adam Rose)On this season of "So You Think You Can Dance," a famous face has graced the judging panel for every live show. Overall, we were impressed by the quality of these mostly articulate celebs who seemed to be genuine fans of the franchise and who were able to actually spout opinions instead of just clap like seals. So we've ranked the special guests (though not the choreographers who were plucked to be on the panel, because we'd never be able to decide between Lil' C and Travis Wall) to determine who was the best this summer.

10. Megan Mullally
She started out strong with talk of leg extensions and then devolved into a puddle of "wows" after a Travis Wall routine. And we personally blame her indecision during the elimination round as a contributing factor to four people going home in one brutal sweep. Nigel, too, but mostly Megan.

The "Top Shot" cast has some itchy trigger fingers (AETN/Chapman Baehler)Whenever I'm asked what my favorite competitive reality shows are, I always rattle off a bunch of usual suspects: "So You Think You Can Dance," "The Amazing Race," "Top Chef," "Survivor," "The Challenge," and "RuPaul's Drag Race."

But one that I've recently added to my must-see list is "Top Shot." I don't watch a ton of History Channel shows, so I missed most of the first season in its original airing (I've since caught up), but I'm grateful that I saw a commercial during "Pawn Stars" and checked this series out. While it is a bit off the beaten track and doesn't get a lot of buzz, it is really fantastic. As the show's third season begins tonight, I hope more people give "Top Shot," well, a shot. Here are some reasons, in case you need persuading.

These guys make "Jersey Shore" look goodIt's the week of "Jersey Shore," and yet those morons weren't the worst people on TV... at least not yet. Let's give them time, shall we? In the meantime, see who did make the cut.

Ashley ("Real Housewives of New Jersey")
We've never been particularly big fans of Jacqueline's spoiled, insufferable daughter and her hair-pulling antics, and her attitude about her stepdad and her entitled feelings toward having a car really rub us the wrong way. But not buying your mom a Christmas gift, or even making her something, so you could buy stuff for your car instead? That's beyond obnoxious.

Arianna ("LA Ink")
She's living rent-free in Kat's amazing place, with the only stipulation that this girl (a fan of Kat's who wrote her a letter about taking care of a sick mother and then dealing with a drug addiction) work at one of Kat's many ventures. But instead of working, she goofs around taking pictures, talking to mannequins, forgetting how to count, and text-messaging constantly. Her only defense

The "Shore" kids ran wild in Italy last night (MTV)The "Jersey Shore" gang's much-hyped trip to Italy finally premiered last night. While the show featured a lot of things that the franchise is known for, it was majorly lacking in one thing it normally has an abundance of: drama (even the manufactured kind). Instead, the episode was filled with a lot of slapstick-comedy moments. So, apparently, the show has become a sitcom now? Here are the most ridiculous moments from the season opener: