The cliffhanger is a narrative device that places characters in extreme peril or in a seemingly untenable situation at the end of an episode, forcing audiences to tune in later to find out what happens. It's a cheap and easy tactic, which is why our writers love it so much. Honestly, why work overtime when you can frustrate your viewers with bargain basement plotlines and

• 10.

  Boondocks

  Lamilton's Fate

  Is Lamilton human? Why didn't he die from the fall? Why is that white kid so freaky? Every single one of these questions will not be answered in a future episode.
• 9.

  Delocated

  Targeting "Jon"

  This is the clip that had the whole country asking the now-famous refrain, "How the hell DID those cameras get into Yvgeny's apartment?"
• 8.

  Superjail!

  The Inmates Go Free

  No matter how this gets resolved, somehow we suspect violence will play a role.
• 7.

  Aqua Teen Hunger Force

  The Aqua Teens Leave

  Truly...they were in need...of a shameless marketing gimmick to plug the DVD.
• 6.

  Saul of the Mole Men

  Fallopia's First Appearance

  This moment left Saul fans in agony. Will Fallopia continue to be really hot, or will she be really, really, REALLY hot?

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