It’s been one hell of a season in the television world, and I’ve tried to keep up with it as much as possible in this column. Whether I succeeded or not has yet to be seen, but I’m going to make one last push. In honor of TV Tuesday’s final installment, I’ll leave you with some wisdom, and by wisdom, I mean a list of three shows you absolutely need to be watching (because they’re great, and we want to ensure that they don’t get canceled) and a list of three shows that you’ll stay away from, if you know what’s good for you.

Let’s start with the three you should be keeping up with.

‘Modern Family’

I’ve said it before, but I’ll keep hounding you until you believe me. “Modern Family” is the best sitcom on television right now, and if you’ve yet to see it, you’re missing out on the quintessential suburban comedy. It has an ensemble cast of immense talent, unique spins on traditional plot lines and enough laughs to keep Simon Cowell from being so damn moody. What else can you ask for?

‘Fringe’

When J.J. Abrams’ new sci-fi series started, I was skeptical, assuming that it would pretty much be a giant rip-off of “The X-Files.” In the beginning, it kind of was. But as time went on, “Fringe” proved itself to be a top-notch hour of television every week, pushing the boundaries of what we know, or think we know, about conventional science. There are plenty of moments that remind you of Mulder and Scully’s past adventures, but “Fringe” knows that. Last week’s episode included a direct homage to Mulder’s famous “I want to believe” mantra — and by accepting and honoring its predecessor, “Fringe” is creating its own niche within the genre.

‘Lost’

Yeah, I know there are only three episodes left — including tonight’s — but “Lost” is the best show in recent memory, if not the best show of all time. If you haven’t watched it by now, for the love of God, don’t start with these final episodes, or you’ll ruin a great adventure for yourself without understanding a thing. Wait until August, when the entire series drops on DVD. Purchase the DVD set and settle down for a thrill ride that will have you feeling like something is missing from every single other show on television.

And now, those poor, lost programs that just can’t realize they shouldn’t still be airing. Stay away from these shows, and hopefully; they’ll simply go away.

‘Happy Town’

ABC’s newest thriller was doomed from the start with everyone and their mothers comparing it to David Lynch’s brilliant “Twin Peaks” of two decades ago. I had hoped that maybe the show would prove those guesstimates wrong when it aired, but it played right into them. The dialogue is hokey, the plot drags, and the show suffers from a general lack of intrigue and interest. Small towns are the scariest places on the planet, and with the right construction, shows about them are brilliant. “Happy Town” is not one of those shows.

‘Community’

I may be in the minority here, but “Community” is largely a piece of junk. Most critics have claimed that the show has steadily gotten better over time, but that’s not true. Joel McHale, while funny on “The Soup,” is the epitome of a pretentious d-bag on “Community,” and that’s not a good thing. The show is good for a laugh from time to time, but it cannot hold my interest for any significant length of time, and I find giving up on it easier and easier as time goes on.

‘American Idol’

Because, come on, it’s “American Idol.”