Each season, there is a slew of new TV dramas and comedies vying for our attention. And there are always a few breakout stars, the faces and personalities you just can’t get enough of, whether or not their show is picked up (and whether or not you’ve ever heard of them). Here is Snakkle’s list of the biggest stars of the 2011-2012 TV season; who’s your favorite?

In its 13 seasons, American Idol has showcased plenty of gems in the rough—and some radio-ready stars. But there have been a few truly great performances, the kind that stick with you years later. We look back at the show’s top star-making moments, and the future stars who gave them to us.

These days some of the best stories, scripts, and characters seem to be found on television, which is luring the biggest names to the smaller screen. But it’s also serving to entice a number of TV stars back. In fact, mid-season 2012 is chock full of them! Snakkle caught up with James Van Der Beek, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Kristen Bell, and more to discuss returning to medium that made them household names.