Season 42011 -

Dirk Nowitzki led them to their first title, defeating the Miami Heat. St. Louis Cardinals

: The show reached its creative peak as Leslie Knope ran for city council. Season 42011

: The HBO epic premiered its first season in April, beginning a global cultural phenomenon. Dirk Nowitzki led them to their first title,

2011 was a pivotal year for "Peak TV," with several legendary series reaching their stride or premiering. : The HBO epic premiered its first season

: Apple co-founder Steve Jobs passed away at age 56 in October, just as the iPhone 4S launched. Earlier in the year, NASA’s space shuttle program ended with the final landing of Atlantis . Sports: Champions and Lockouts

: Prince William married Catherine Middleton on April 29 at Westminster Abbey, an event watched by an estimated 2 billion people worldwide.