sentences:  One character's death at the end of the season was voted by TV Guide as the second most shocking death in television history, behind only Henry Blake from M*A*S*H. The season finale is frequently cited as one of the best television season finales of all-time.Anticipation was high for the second season, as many critics were skeptical whether the writers could come up with another story to carry 24 hours of television.Most reviewers had their fears quelled, as Season Two received near-universal critical acclaim.