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Best of TV on the Web in 2012

USA TODAY

Picks range from music to comedy to drama
Popular shows touched on current topics
Some show episodes run only a few minutes

USA TODAY's TV on the Web feature has highlighted hundreds of Internet-only series and episodes since it made its debut in July. Here are the editors' picks for the Best of 2012:

From Daniel Hurwitz:

CDZA
Watch on:CDZA on YouTube
Classically trained music troupe Collective Cadenza can transform any subject into a compelling musical video. Watch Zuckerberg: The Musical and The Human Jukebox for proof.

Sex House
Watch on:The Onion on YouTube
Five young singles, a middle-aged man named Frank and a house covered in mold. In this 10-episode series, The Onion hilariously applied its pitch-perfect parody to the world of MTV reality shows.

Paulilu Mixtape
Watch on:Above Average on YouTube

From Olivia Munn to The Dark Knight & 60's Robin, the comedy duo of Paul W. Downs and Lucia Aniello consistently delivered some of the best sketch comedy of 2012.

Also worthy: I'm Too Fragile for This, I Hate Being Single, Burning Love (PBS Off Book) and ASAP Science

From Alison Maxwell:

From the Basement
Watch on:Crackle.com

Thom Yorke, lead singer of Radiohead from an episode of the web series 'From the Basement" on Crackle.com.

Watching this British TV-show-turned-U.S. Web series is like having a permanent front-row ticket to see bands as awesome as Radiohead and the Red Hot Chili Peppers any time you want. Seasons 1-3 are now online. Nestle in your ear buds and crank the volume!

Burning Love
Watch on:Yahoo Screen

The ridiculousness of reality TV dating shows is brought to life in this laugh-out-loud spot-on parody of The Bachelor starring Childrens Hospital's Ken Marino. Season 2 of the Ben Stiller-produced series will air next year.

MTV's House of Style
Watch on:Style.MTV.com

The iconic TV series from the '90s got a chic digital reboot this year: Models of the moment Karlie Kloss and Joan Smalls took viewers everywhere from Paris Fashion Week to backstage at the Victoria's Secret fashion show.

Get More: MTV House Of Style

Also worthy: Written by a Kid, The Booth at the End, Belle & Bernice: Livin in the City, WIGS(Georgia, Lauren series)

From David Colton:

Larry King Now
Watch on: hulu.com

It's good to have Larry back on the air. The anything-goes Web format is perfect for his laid-back interviewing style.

Tekzilla
Watch on: Revision3.com

Hosts Patrick Norton, Robert Heron and Veronica Belmont offer accessible advice for newbies and techies alike in this half-hour show Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Trailers From Hell
Watch on:trailersfromhell.com

Trailers from Hell is a series where today'?s directors offer commentaries on movies of the past.

Director Joe Dante enlists Hollywood pals to comment on vintage movie trailers. Great cinematic fun.

Also worthy: The Apple Byte, Lillyhammer, The Tech Guy, Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee

From Lorena Blas:

Untitled Web Series About a Space Traveler Who Can Also Travel Through Time
Watch on:The Travis Richey Channel on YouTube

The title is long, but the episodes are short. Hmmm. Who? Travis Richey (Pretty Little Liars, Community) is The Inspector in this sci-fi adventure series.

Failure Club
Watch on:Yahoo Screen

Dream on. Supersize Me director Morgan Spurlock produced this 84-episode series about New Yorkers challenged to chase their dreams.

Mi Vida con Toty
Watch on:Nuevon on YouTube

Manolo Gonzalez shows what it's like to live with his mom, funny lady Sofia Vergara. Ai yi yi.

Also worthy: The Straits, Michelle Phan's tutorials, The Arena, Subculture Club

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