These are in no particular order; picking a favorite TV anything (in my world) is like choosing a favorite kid when you’re the mom of about four really talented, awesome, and eloquent children.

1. Bones- S1 E1- “Pilot”

Collide Montage- when Brennan is piecing together that totally fragmented skull using Elmer’s glue and the music of Howie Day. This sequence is beautiful- I especially love all of the closeups, swooping camera angles, and the progression of time. Good work, cinematographers.

(couldn’t find!)

2. Pushing Daisies- S1 E7

Morning Has Broken- this might not technically be a montage, but it’s a scene I love undyingly, if that’s a word. The swimming, Vivian’s voice…magical. Why Pushing Daisies ever got canceled, I have no idea.

3. The Office- S6 E4- “Niagara”

Wedding Dance Montage- I think you guys have already heard about my adoration for this sequence.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jqk5I236DQ

4. The X-Files- S9- “Trust No. 1″

Black and White Photo Montage- This is beauty on film, kids. The piano…the WORDS…I memorized this once to use for a monologue. Love it.

(couldn’t find this montage…but this video has the words, just some really awkward footage in the background. )

I planned on having five, but I’m sleepy. Give me a fifth one–do you guys have any favorites? Comment with suggestions.