Monday, 9/29
Chuck; NBC. 7 pm CST. 2nd Season Premiere.
Chuck's finally back. Sure, it's a bit silly, but it's also very charming. This season finds Chuck becoming expendable. Not sure how he still stays involved with things, but I'm sure the show will work it out. Recommended
Life; NBC. 9 pm. 2nd Season Premiere.
On a special night, the new season starts. Then the show moves to Fridays at 9 pm (which is where it lands this week, so don't miss it). I'll recommend it for the performances and humor, but I will admit I'm not all about the mystery of Charlie's framing.
And last week's How I Met Your Mother (CBS; 7:30) was fantastic, if you missed it (seriously, why do you miss it?-- I mention that show all the time!). Tonight's ep is one of Marshall "quest" episodes, which are always good. This time, he's looking for the place where he had his first NYC hamburger.
Tuesday, 9/30
The IT Crowd; IFC. 9 pm. Series Premiere.
This British comedy import revolves around the IT department of a large company. It's supposed to be good, and NBC was looking to make its own version last year. Unfortunately, my cable company doesn't carry the network, so I'm out of luck.
Wednesday, 10/1
Private Practice; ABC. 8 pm. 2nd Season Premiere.
This show was horribly disappointing last year (at least the episode and and half I sat through), but producers have promised they've gotten the kinks out and are ready to utilize the strengths of the writers and the actors.
Dirty Sexy Money; ABC. 9:01 pm. 2nd Season Premiere.
What was disappointing about this show last year was that the strike ended the season just as the show found its groove. I don't like ultra-rich family soaps, but I do enjoy this one, which Peter Krause holds together very well. It's supposed to get a bit soapier ("dirtier and sexier" from what I read), so I hope that doesn't detract from what I liked about it. But I'll still recommend it.
America's Got Talent (NBC; 8 pm). Season finale.
Friday Night Lights; DirecTV (Ch 101). 8 pm. 3rd Season Finale.
If you have DirecTV, you can get a jump on everyone else. If you don't, NBC will be airing the episodes in 2009.
And don't for Do Not Disturb anymore. It got the ax. I made it through 1-1/2 of the 3 eps that aired, and that was giving it more time than it deserved. Total crap.
Thursday, 10/2
Timm Gunn's Guide to Style; Bravo. 10 pm. 2nd Season Premiere.
Friday, 10/3
Everybody Hates Chris; The CW. 7 pm. 4th Season Premiere.
It's a crime how this show doesn't seem to get the respect it deserves. It's one of the few (only?) family sitcoms out there. And it's good. Highly Recommended
Ghost Whisperer; CBS. 7 pm. 4th Season Premiere.
Jay Mohr's out, Jamie Kennedy's in.
Wife Swap; ABC. 7 pm. Season Premiere.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars; Cartoon Network. 8 pm. Series Premiere.
Sure, the "pilot" film bombed this summer, but I've read that the series is better.
And let's all keep this in perspective: the show is aimed at kids. Not that kids programming precludes quality (check out Phineas & Ferb), but it will be simpler than "old school" Star Wars are used to.
The Ex List; CBS. 8 pm. Series Premiere.
Elizabeth Reaser stars as a woman who found out (from a psychic) that she has one year to get married or she may end up alone. And her "true love" is someone she's already dated.
The Game; The CW. 7:30 pm. Season Premiere.
Numb3rs; CBS. 9 pm. Season Premiere.
Ironic Iconic America; Bravo. 7 pm. Series Premiere.
Supermodel Bar Refaeli and poet Rives travel America. Sounds interesting, but it's on Bravo, so who knows?
Saturday, 10/4
My Big Redneck Wedding; CMT. 8 pm. Season Premiere.
I normally don't mention CMT crap, but this episode features a wedding that has mud bogs and monster trucks. Oh, and the couple are step-siblings.
Sunday, 10/5
4Real; CW. 4 pm. Series Premiere.
A new series that salutes community leaders throughout the world.
America's Funniest Home Videos; ABC. 6 pm. 19th Season Premiere.
Nineteen seasons? That's a lot of nut shots...
Easy Money; The CW. 8 pm. Series Premiere.
Laurie Metcalf stars as a woman who runs a loan-shark operation out of her legit business. Judge Reinhold also stars-- and has already gotten some props for his work.
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