Pacey-Con

I love Dawson's Creek.
I love Pacey Witter.
I love Joshua Jackson.
I love that Joshua Jackson has a fantastic sense of humor and filmed this spoof at Comic-Con.
And yeah, I would totally go to Pacey-Con. My love runs deep. :)

Pacey-Con with Joshua Jackson from Joshua Jackson

Getting My Groove Back

Well, it seems that I have once again decided to be a slacker when it comes to maintaining this blog. I swear, I watch all the shows, but for some reason as the season goes on I find it awfully hard to keep up with the writing part of this project. Perhaps I can ease back into it a little slowly this summer so I don’t feel so overwhelmed when the fall season starts.

First, let me say that I’m very sad to see that some of my beloved shows will not be returning in September. One of the saddest things I have to do, in regards to TV, is delete shows off my Season Pass list on TiVo. I’d like to take a moment to say good-bye to the shows I’ve lost:

Heroes: The first season of this show was amazing. The characters were so easy to love or hate, the storyline was intriguing and they even had a catchphrase everyone knew whether you watched the show or not. Sadly, they could never recreate the magic of that first season so viewers and the creator jumped ship. I felt like this past season was finally on the right path to getting it right, but sadly, the network felt like it had wasted enough time and pulled the plug. Oh well, I guess we’ll always have “Save the cheerleader, save the world.”

Trauma: One of the things I loved about this medical drama was the action. We weren’t stuck inside the walls of a hospital the whole time, which appealed to me. I really didn’t want a replacement for my beloved ER, but I needed something to fill my need for a medical drama. This show had potential, but sadly no one gave it a chance. Another time slot on another night probably would have given it a better shot, but I guess we’ll never know.

Mercy: NBC created two new medical dramas and decided to give them both the ax. They could have saved at least one of them! Of the two, they probably should have saved this one since they gave us such an insane cliffhanger. Now we’ll never know if the good doctor or the rugged yet lovable ex got killed. Thanks a lot! I’m so not forgiving you for that one. The other thing that really annoys me is that they finally gave James Van der Beek a role he was good in only to take it away. For a second I almost forgot he was Dawson Leery. 

The Forgotten: Christian Slater can never catch a break and neither can I. Just when My Own Worst Enemy was getting good, NBC yanked it. So he went to ABC and the same thing happens. Although this was one of those procedural shows I loved the idea behind it—a group of volunteers solving the mystery of identifying and John or Jane Doe. Hell, at one point I found myself online trying to figure out how I could get in on one of these groups. Oh well, here’s hoping Mr. Slater finds a show that sticks.

FlashForward: I think this cancellation is the one that most infuriated me. Hell, even my sister called me up screaming and cursing ABC for not taking a chance on a second season. I admit it took me about two or three episodes to really get into the story, instead of just tuning in to see John Cho, but once I did, hell, I couldn’t stop watching. This was one crazy ride, and again I’m so pissed because they ended on an insane cliffhanger we will never resolve. As a thank you for that shitty move, I refuse to watch any of your new shows next season. So suck it, ABC!

Ugly Betty: Even though everyone lost hope in Betty, I still tuned in every week and thoroughly enjoyed her misadventures. I do think the ending could have been wrapped up much better, but with such little notice they did the best they could. It was a fun show with great characters and it will be missed. 

Dollhouse: I loved the first season of this show, but my feelings for it this past season were up and down. One minute I loved it and the next minute I was like, huh? The series finale left me a little confused and unsettled, but hey, I guess that’s how it goes with these types of shows. Oh well, it had a good run and I was entertained for a short while.

As I look forward to the fall season, I’m most anxious about the tenth and final season of Smallville, Glee, The Big Bang Theory and Fringe. But for now, it’s time for me to focus on my summer shows, which include Friday Night Lights, Royal Pains, Burn Notice, My Boys and Mad Men.

I would say that Friday Night Lights is the best show on TV right now and my favorite. I can’t get enough of it. I’m so glad NBC and DirecTV found a way to save this show, because it really is fantastic—from the writing to the acting to the cinematography. I love everything about it.

Mad Men had always been on my radar, but I finally found time to start the series and have not been disappointed. I’m hoping to get all three seasons under my belt before the July 25 premiere. Fingers crossed.

OK, I think that’s enough updating for today. Hopefully this isn’t the last you hear from me this summer.

Fringe: Holy Walter's Cow!

I've really been missing out this season. I spent all of Sunday catching up on eps 2.04-2.13 and could not pull myself away from the TV. Seriously, by the time it was all done I still wanted more.

Did she really say this season rocked?!

During season one I found that sometimes the science of it all kind of made me stare off into space. The stories were interesting enough, but then they'd start spewing all this scientific crap and I got lost. Time travel, mind control, teleportation--that's all really cool, but when you start trying to explain how it all works using words I don't understand then you've pretty much lost me.

There's still a lot of science this season but I feel as though they're presenting it in a much simpler and more interesting way. I guess you could say they kind of dumbed it down, but I'm OK with the change. It makes it easier for me to get lost in their world and what they're doing.

Every week they have some bizarre case they need to investigate, kind of like X Files meets Law and Order, but they're somehow able to weave it into the larger story. Like many of the shows today, and even in the past, the main goal is to figure out a way to save the world we know. Yes, there's nothing new or exciting about that mission, but what's different is the journey to that end. As twists and turns are revealed I find myself eager to find out what the next clues are so I can piece together this strange puzzle. I think I've figured out a few things, but I'm sure there's a lot more to it.

The only thing that's disappointed me so far was episode 10. It threw me off when I saw Charlie on the screen, so naturally I thought I'd somehow watched the eps out of order. When I looked up the list online I found something that said it was an unaired ep from season one. Really?! They couldn't just add it to the season one DVD and call it a day? Or maybe, they could have found a way to cut Charlie out of it? I don't know, but I could have done without this lost ep. The story was interesting enough on its own (maybe a little kooky considering it was pretty much about an exorcism), but it didn't do much to advance the main story arc. Plus, it seemed a little out of place. It ruined the flow. You can't go from Walter almost dying to not addressing this life-altering event at all in the following ep.

With the exception of that minor snafu, I really like what they're doing with this season and am totally excited about finding out about the doorway between our world and the parallel world, the role of the Observers and how Olivia and Peter are connected to this whole thing. I think I'm most excited about finding out if I figured out Walter's secret, and if I did get it right, I wonder how Peter will react when all is revealed.

Life Unexpected: Strangely Familiar

They described this show as Juno meets Gilmore Girls. I think that's a pretty accurate.

Sometimes it takes a while for me to really get into a new series. I'll watch a pilot ep and then decide if it has enough potential for me to make an investment in it. Sometimes the decision is pretty simple, like it was with Glee. Other times it takes a few eps before I form an attachment, like Mercy. So, which way did it go with this show? Hooked from the beginning, which should come as no surprise.

The thing I absolutely love about it is how it reminded me of the good old WB programming days when shows like Gilmore Girls, Everwood and Dawson's Creek reigned supreme. Yes, it's nice to see actors from some of my favorite shows of the past returning, like Shiri Appleby from Roswell and Kerr Smith from Dawson's Creek, but what I love most is how this show feels. It's comforting, like being wrapped up in a warm blanket on a rainy day. I think that's what the network has been lacking since it became the CW. All their programming has been about glitz, glamour and shock value. There's no heart.

I'm excited about this show and hopeful that it'll live longer than half a season. But, as we all know by now, there's one thing the CW is really great at--destroying good shows. I'm crossing my fingers.

Glee is Golden

I know it's old news now, but I just had rave, yet again, about the awesomeness of this show. I'm just glad the Hollywood Foreign Press agreed. I just hope this win doesn't jinx the show. The last thing I want is stunt casting and diva attitudes ruining my beloved show. Although, I am pretty excited about some of the guest star rumors, especially the one about Neil Patrick Harris appearing in the Joss Whedon directed ep. If they could make that happen that would be (borrowing from Barney Stinson here, wait for it)...legendary!

Grey's Anatomy: Bailey Rocks

This show has definitely fallen in my rankings, but the one character who never lets me down is Bailey. Her rant last Thursday was so totally awesome I had to share it here:

"I’m in the middle of a divorce. People call me the Nazi and it’s not because of my ice blue eyes. I spend 12 hours a day carving people up and I like it. I have a child and I have no room for casual anything. I’m angry all of the time and deeply confused because a lot of people in my life have let me down recently, one of them was me. It’s devastating but not completely because it turns out I like sleeping crosswise in the bed and not having to shave my legs. My three year old used to be potty trained and now he isn’t because his father no longer lives with us and his world no longer makes sense and the only thing he thinks he can control is his bladder so he urinates…in a lot of places you wish he wouldn’t urinate. You want lunch or want to show me the scan?"

Seriously, how could you not love her?

Midseason Report Card

Now that the holiday season is over and we're still sort of on hiatus, I think this is a good time to give my own ratings to the shows in my TV lineup. Here's my night-by-night rundown:

MONDAY

How I Met Your Mother: A-

The minus next to this A can be blamed on the lame rise and fall of Robarney. That was the only thing that disappointed me this season. Otherwise, everything else was right on--from Ted's ongoing quest to find Ms. Right to Barney's awesomeness to Lily and Marshall's continued marital goofiness to Robin's odd Canadian ways. I still love this crazy bunch.

Heroes: B

Although this season is far better than previous ones, it still has a long way to go before it's even close to matching season one. They're back on track with their focus on the core group of heroes and the introduction of a new group of possible villians, but I'm still not fully convinced that lame storylines from the past won't come back to haunt them. Stick to the basics, show, and maybe some of your viewers will come back.

One Tree Hill: D

I used to love this show because of its cheesy goodness, but it's just getting out of hand this season. Dan and Rachel married? Brooke constantly weepy and angsty? Boring Naley? What has happened to my beloved show?! I hope the network puts us all out of our misery and retires the kids from Tree Hill. It's time. There are no more stories to be told. Face it, it's time to say "...and they all lived happily ever after."

Gossip Girl: B

Although the juicy, dirty drama has me squealing each week, I have to say I'm so tired of Serena constantly messing up her life. What irks me even more is how everyone's being paired up. Are there no other guys and girls on the Upper East Side? I love Chuck and Blair so they should keep them together, but Serena and Nate and Dan and Vanessa? Really? Even worse--a Serena/Nate/Jenny love triangle? Come on! Bring some new blood to the show before we start falling asleep.

Trauma: A-

Yes, the special effects are a little over the top and the drama can be, too, but what I really love about this show is the characters. Rabbit is by far my favorite. He's one of those smartass hotshots you just want to punch in the face. Then there are other times when you just want to give him a big hug. Sadly, I don't think the character stories are enough to keep the show on the air. Apparently, Mercy is NBC's little darling, so Trauma just may be cast aside. Oh well, I plan to enjoy every single minute of the last few eps.

TUESDAY

Modern Family: A

This show is hilarious! Cam and Mitchell crack me up and I LOVE little Manny. I have to say, I'm glad to see Al Bundy back on the boob tube. One of my fave eps was when Shelley Long made an appearance on the show as Claire and Mitchell's mom. This family is just as dysfunctional as every other family out there, which is probably what makes it so awesome.

Cougar Town: B

I actually find this show entertaining even though I keep seeing Courteney Cox as an older, divorced Monica Gellar. Busy Phillips and Jordan from Scrubs (so great she that she has two husbands on two different shows) are so funny together and I love that Javier from Felicity is Jordan's husband. They make an odd yet endearing couple. With all these entertaining characters, I can overlook the fact that Courteney Cox is playing the same neurotic character.

The Forgotten: A

Yes, it's a formulaic drama, but damn it, I really love this show. I find it fascinating that there are people out there who spend their time volunteering to identify Jane and John Does. Very inspiring! I love that each week is basically one huge puzzle these people have to put together. It's interesting to see how everything connects. Plus, I also love the fact that Christian Slater is back on TV, and I want it to stay that way!

90210: C

Nothing will ever compare to the original gang of 90210ers, but I have to admit, this new group is growing on me. Now that they've taken the focus off the old-school kids, I find the stories of the new kids a little more interesting. I think Naomi is a great character and Navid is definitely my favorite guy. No, they're not as deep and interesting as Brenda Walsh, Kelly Taylor and Dylan McKay, but the drama is addicting. The only thing is, I'm having trouble caring about some of the other characters. I'm over Annie and her constant moping as well as her psycho boyfriend. That storyline needs to come to an end. Dixon's drama is nap-inducing, and I could really care less about the triangle that's developing between him, Silver and Teddy. Boring!

Scrubs: A

I was a little worried I wouldn't like this revamped version, but it's actually pretty fantastic. Sure, I miss JD and Turk being stupid together, but it was getting a bit tired. These newbies are perfect replacements, and can I just say how much James Franco's kid brother reminds me of him?! It's crazy! Of course, it doesn't hurt that Dr. Cox is still around. He definitely is the glue that keeps this whole thing together. Well done!

V: A

I vaguely remember hearing about the original series when I was younger, but I don't think I ever watched it. When I saw the promos for this updated version I'd just started watching Battlestar Galactica, which had me in sci-fi mode. Naturally, I wanted to see what this much-hyped show was all about. Scott Wolf was also a plus. Since I'm not really a sci-fi nut, what really interested me about this show was how it mirrored society today and how sometimes, it seemed to poke fun at it as well. The characters are pretty complex and I'm very intrigued by Anna, the V leader. I'm looking forward to seeing how this series progresses and unfolds.

Melrose Place: F

I bailed on the original after two or three seasons, so it's no surprise that I couldn't even stomach the first five eps of this new incarnation of the show. I couldn't connect with the characters and the storylines were just boring and predictable. I didn't really care that Sydney was back nor did I care about Amanda's return. The only character who seemed the least bit interesting was the med student moonlighting as a high-paid call girl. This was just a bad idea all around.

WEDNESDAY

Mercy: B

This show started out a little slow, but then it picked up and now it has a season pass on my TiVo. At first I wasn't so sure I'd like Ronnie, the damaged nurse fresh from her tour in Iraq, or get used to nasty Georgina Sparks as naive nurse Chloe Payne, but they kinda grew on me. Of course, I had no problems liking the hot doc in love with Ronnie! He had me after his Jersey speech. I couldn't have said it better.

Glee: A

It's no secret that I'm totally in love with this show. From the quirky characters to the awesome songs they sing. I can't get enough. Sure, sometimes the music too perfect and their male star doesn't always sound that great with the group, but I can overlook those small things. Their strengths more than make up for any weaknesses. This gets my vote as the best new show of the season. It's different, fun and completely insane--what's not to love?

Nip/Tuck: A

Just when I thought this show couldn't get any more bizarre, it blows me out of the water. OMG! Talk about insane! Ryan Murphy has really got some twisted imagination. On one hand he's got this quirky high school glee club show and on the other he's got completely deranged plastic surgeons doing things I can't even talk about. This show is really going out with a bang and I can't wait to see how it all ends.

THURSDAY

FlashForward: A-

This was another show that started off a little slow for me. Although John Cho was definitely the main reason why I started watching, the mystery behind this flash forward business keeps me hanging on to it. I'm interested in finding out if these people can change their future or if it's really set in stone. That idea has always fascinated me, so I'm eager to see how they handle it.

Grey's Anatomy: C

This show definitely got a failing grade from me last season, but this season hasn't been that horrible. Yes, I think Izzie's departure was a little abrupt. Yes, the new Mercy West people are annoying. And yes, I can't believe they gave McSteamy a daughter! But...the show isn't sucking too bad. The funny thing is, I think my fave couple on the show is Arizona and Callie. They're Seattle Grace rock stars!

Private Practice: B

Not really feeling the whole Addison/Sam connection. I could be wrong, but I think hooking up with your BFF's ex is a violation of the girl code. I was glad we got another glimpse into Addison's family life. Now I completely understand why she's so messed up. Although, it seems everyone's completely effed up this season.

The Office: B+

I have to admit, not every ep has had me rolling in laughter these past few seasons, but every so often this show pulls out something so insanely funny I almost pee in my pants. But perhaps the highlight of this season so far was the Jam wedding. Jim's speech had me awwwwwwing and right after, Michael's speech had me cringing. Classic.

Community: A-

I really wanted to like this show when I watched the first ep. It received a lot of rave reviews and everyone was talking about how funny it was, but for some reason I didn't connect with it like everyone else did. So, I pushed it back and waited to revisit the show at another time. During the winter hiatus I found myself watching reruns and actually enjoying them. Abed is the best thing about that show. I'm not completely sold on Brita or Chevy Chase's character, but everyone else is a pure delight. Now I understand the hype.

30 Rock: B

Much like The Office, I find that some of the eps are hit and miss with me. The one that had me laughing out loud was the EGOT ep. Although, the inside joke aspect of it is what I found funny. I'm assuming the inside joke was somewhat intentional. If not, oh well--my people found it amusing anyway.

Fringe: N/A

So, I've been a bad Joshua Jackson fan. Although I have every episode recorded, I have not gotten around to watching them. With such a full lineup on Thursday night, something had to suffer. Sadly, it was Fringe. I will have a marathon one day soon. Once I do, I'll dedicate a post to my full report.

Vampire Diaries: B+

Between the Twilight insanity and the brilliance of True Blood, I was a little unsure about another vampire-related thing. To my surprise, I found this show pretty entertaining. The history behind this little town is intriguing and the vampires are pretty easy on the eyes--that definitely doesn't hurt.

Supernatural: B

The one thing I don't understand about this show is how Sam and Dean can be so relaxed about the coming of the apocalypse. I'm sure they're somewhat desensitized after going to hell and drinking demon blood, but still...it's the apocalypse! How do they have time to visit conventions, play cards with a demon and hang out in Trickster world? (Although, that Trickster ep was one of my favorites.) Maybe when they come back from hiatus they can focus more on saving the world.

FRIDAY

Smallville: A

I'm pretty confident this season is going to lead to Season 10. After a few that felt like a slow death, this show has new life and I'm really enjoying it. Now that Lex and Lana are out of the picture, the show is exploring all the possibilities and is finally becoming something worth watching again. Although I love Michael Rosenbaum and the character of Lex, his back and forth with Clark was becoming tired and annoying. I adore the love-hate relationship between Clark and Oliver. Chloe as Watchtower is awesome. The introductions of villians like Tess, Zod and Metallo make the season much more exciting. And of course, the beginning of the Lois and Clark union is just pure love! Really, what's not to love about this show? Oh yeah...let's not forget the highly anticipated 2-hour JSA movie. Yeah, Season 10 is a definitely go.

Ugly Betty: B

Note to producers: Stop padding Betty! I realize America Ferrera has lost some weight, but adding stuffing under her dress is just embarrassing. Also, thanks for ending Daniel's cult journey. That whole thing was freaking me out and driving me crazy. I still have a soft spot for this show, so here's hoping they bounce back.

Dollhouse: B+

It's a shame they canceled this show because it was just getting good. On-the-fritz Echo definitely makes things more interesting. I'm a few eps behind, but no doubt they'll blow me away.

SUNDAY

Desperate Housewives: C

These housewives are getting a little boring. They keep trying to shake things up by adding new neighbors every season, but the reality is that they're running out of uncomfortable situations to put these housewives in every week. Is it bad that I didn't really care about what happened on Wisteria Lane after the plane crash? I actually haven't watched that ep yet. Oh well...it's only a matter of time before everyone gets tired of them, too.

Brothers & Sisters: B

Those crazy Walkers are at it again. I was glad to see Mama Walker get a young love interest and even happier that Sarah got a French lover. Of course, the tears couldn't be held back when Kitty was dealing with the cancer and Rebecca and Justin were falling apart. One thing's certain with this family--there's never a dull moment.

Well, that's it. I think I hit every show I watch pretty religiously. Although, this doesn't even cover the reality shows and the ones I'm watching on Netflix. Yeah, I'm not really sure where I find the time. As for the shows starting up soon, I'm so excited for the return of Chuck, Friday Night Lights (best show on TV!) and Burn Notice, and the premieres of Parenthood, The Deep End and Life UneXpected! Woohoo! Let the TV watching begin again!

Chuck Update: So glad it's back! I haven't been disappointed yet, even though they've only aired three eps. I love new and improved Chuck 2.0!

The Big Bang Theory: Geeky Goodness

I used to watch The Big Bang Theory way back in it's first season, but for some reason it fell off my list. It probably had something to do with too many competing shows, but now I think I'll make it my priority to pay more attention to it. I caught last night's ep and seriously could not stop laughing out loud the entire time. From the limited edition Green Lantern lantern:

...to the Incredible Hulk hands signed by Stan Lee:

...to blowing up cylons. All of it was completely hilarious!

Sheldon just cracks me up. I love how the other three geeks have some (very limited) skills with the ladies and poor Sheldon can't even tell when a girl wants to get him in the sack. I about died when he let the girl sleep in his room while he crashed in Leonard's room. Oh...and how great was he as a wing man? OMG...I almost died laughing.

Perhaps I'm more in tune with this show now because I've been channeling my inner geek a lot more lately. I can actually understand the geek talk a little more. Whatever the reason, I'm definitely watching again. Season pass? Hell yeah! Let me just grab my remote...

Glee: My Life Would Suck Without It

I've rewatched the Sectionals ep a million times, and every time I get chills when I hear Rachel's rendition of "Don't Rain on My Parade." That girl was definitely born to be on Broadway. Everything about this fall finale was great. From the big reveal about Quinn's baby to the Will/Sue showdown to the competition--pure awesomeness.

Let's break it down...

She's Not Having Your Baby: Yes, Finn is a total moron for believing the hot tub story, but a little piece of me felt bad for him when he found out the truth. Man, my heart even broke a little for Quinn even though she was the one who lied. It was inevitable that Rachel would find out and tell Finn. You knew that was coming. I loved how she apologized to Quinn. The fact that Quinn turned down her offer to hit her in the face was an example of why I love this show. Just when you think two characters are going to throw down and become mortal enemies, they change things up and make us love them even more.

Shue v. Sue: The ongoing war between these two is so entertaining. Her insults and one-liners are so perfect and I love how he fights her every step of the way. Shue may have won this battle, but he really did wake the beast. Yeah, I'm pretty afraid for him.

The Competition: Even though I knew Sue leaked the set list, it was still painful to see their routines being performed by the other schools. I'm glad at least one of the directors felt some sort of guilt for cheating. As for the glee clubbers' last-minute routines, well, they totally rocked them. Like I said, Rachel's rendition of "Don't Rain on My Parade" was amazing. Although Mercedes' solo was top notch, Rachel blew everyone out of the water with her performance. She may be annoying, but she's got skills. The group's version of "You Can't Always Get What You Want" wasn't their best, but it was still really good. Unfortunately, I still can't get over the fact that Finn's supposed to be the strongest singer in the group when it's clear that he's not. I kind of cringed when I heard him sing at the end of the show during their special performance of "My Life Would Suck Without You." Unfortunately, the  kids are going to have to step it up a notch at Regionals. That other team has got some serious moves.

Will & Emma: As much as I want these two together, I wasn't entirely happy about their kiss at the end. Yes, for a split second I got the warm fuzzies, but it also didn't sit well with me. Emma had it absolutely right when she pointed out that "he just left his wife." They've had this flirty thing going on the entire season, but the fact is that he was completely in love with his wife just a short while ago (not sure how much time has lapsed since that big reveal). Even though I let out a squee like a teenage girl, maybe they should have ended with her walking away and Will realizing that his life does suck without her. I can't wait to see how this all unfolds.

Unforunately, my life will suck a whole lot between now and April 13 because there won't be any new episodes until that day. That's OK--it'll be like a nice early bday present for me. Until then...

Weekend Update: Clois Love, Barney's Playbook, Good Medicine, Original Heroes Are Back, Glee Crush, Office Mayhem, A 90210 Goodbye

Caught up on a lot of TV this weekend and just wanted to jot down a few thoughts about what I watched.

Smallville: Yes, the highly anticipated Pandora ep did not disappoint. I'm glad we finally got to see what exactly Lois saw a year into the future. It was disturbing and I hope our lovely group of superheroes does everything they can to stop it. Although a half-naked Clark is always a good thing on this show, I have to say that my favorite scene was at the end when Clark and Lois decided they were an official couple. The last shot of them in the elevator when she grabbed his hand was probably my favorite shot of the evening. I'm not gonna lie--I got all warm and giddy on the inside.

BTW...I can't believe I have to wait two whole months for a new ep. Ugh!

HIMYM: I loved this week's episode. I am a sucker for all things Barney. An episode centered around his playbook was genius. I can't remember all the of them, but it was awesome that one was called the Ted Mosby. You just knew there had to be one. Barney Stinson is definitely one of the best characters on TV today.

Trauma: This is my new ER if it lasts beyond its 13 or so eps. I really like the characters and am interested in seeing how they're developed. I hope NBC gives them a chance. It's highly dramatic but there's just something about it that grabs me. I can't quite put my finger on it. Although I suspect it's the complicated characters.

Mercy: I thought I'd given up on this show, but I kinda liked this week's episode. It renewed my interest in it. I kinda like that the Iraq doc is going out with the foreign doc. They're cute. The New Jersey Housewives making a guest appearance didn't annoy me as much as I thought it would. It was somewhat comical. I think I'll keep it on the Tivo list.

Heroes: I think I'm starting to get back into this show. This week the ep focused more on the original characters and I got all excited. Seeing Mohinder again made my week. I missed him. Now that I'm starting to understand what's going on with Samuel, this whole Carnival thing seems more interesting. I actually want to know what's going to happen next.

Glee: The "Endless Love" duet with Mr. S and Rachel was awesome! I really like the whole student crushing on teacher storyline. I mean what girl hasn't had a crush on a teacher at some point? His mash-up was great. Where can I get a copy?

I was also happy to see Hannah from Everwood (Sarah Drew) as a guest star. I hope they bring her back. The scene where Quinn's dad kicked her out was completely heartbreaking. I could totally feel her anguish--great job! I know I should be pissed at her for lying to Finn, but a part of me feels for her. That's what I like about this show--as irritating as the characters can be, I can't help feeling something for them.

The Office: I really don't know why corporate thinks inviting Michael to anything is a good idea. You'd think they'd learned their lesson after all these years. I think my favorite thing about this ep was how they added Oscar into the Michael-Dwight-Andy mix. It made for an interesting dynamic since Oscar is always snubbing his nose at them. BTW...his southern accent in the Murder ep had me in fits of laughter. Actually that whole ep was hilarious. I love it when they do silly eps like that one.

90210: I have to admit, Jackie Taylor dying broke my heart. When Kelly thought she died without saying goodbye and had a breakdown in the hallway--wow, I thought I was going to lose it. Jackie was a huge part of both Kelly's and Silver's dysfunction, but in the end she was able to make amends before dying with her daughters by her side. Yes, I shed a tear when Jackie Taylor died.

TV DVD Extra: I just finished season three of BSG and I can't wait to get to season four. I was totally shocked when they revealed the four cylons. Crazy! And the whole Starbuck thing? OMG...so cannot wait until I get the next disc.

Smallville: OMFG!

I can't wait until Pandora!

HIMYM: Uhhhh, what just happened?

As happy as I am to have Barney Stinson back, I'm not so sure I like how the Robarney relationship evolved then quickly fell apart. Really?! That's it? I hope the writers have something great planned, because I'm a little disappointed with what's going on here.

Yes, I thought it was funny that Barney became fat and Robin became an old hag, but I just felt like it all happened too quickly. It wasn't that long ago that Lily was trying to get them to admit how they felt about each other--now she's scheming again to break them up?

We're just supposed to believe they're friends and everything's all fine and perfect? I thought this show was better than that. I'm crossing my fingers they redeem themselves next week and that this was just a small hiccup on the part of the writers.

I think the best part of the ep was when Alan Thicke revealed that he and Robin were in a Canadian TV show. We all know what that means...oh yeah, more horribly acted YouTube videos. Awesome!

Gossip Girl: O.M.G!

The much hyped about GG threesome was pretty predictable, but still worthy of an OMG! Other than that situation, the ep was chock full of the drama and backstabbing that make me love this show. It's like a freakin' roller coaster. One minute I'm rooting for this girl and the next I'm rooting for that girl. Then before I know it I'm like WTF...OMG...did that just happen? This show is my total guilty pleasure. It's like the teenybopper version of Nip/Tuck. Just when you think they can't possibly go there, they do. Man, some days I love bad TV.

Just because he's so pretty and has crappy storylines on this show I'm posting a pic of Chace Crawford from tonight's ep. (Plus, I couldn't find a pic of the ones involved in the infamous threesome.)

I love a man in a tux:

OTH: Is this a joke?

Dear Mark Schwann,

In regards to tonight's ep...why?! Why must you make our Brooke Davis a clingy, needy insecure mess? Why is Alex Dupre still in Tree Hill? Why do we care about Clay and Quinn? Why is Millie becoming a crackwhore? Why are Nathan and Haley not up front an center more? Why are you making this season such a joke? Two eps ago, you had me falling in love all over again, and now...now I can't even look at it. There are no words to describe how disappointed I was with tonight's ep.

These characters are shells of themselves and these storylines are just weak. One of the best characters on the show is Brooke Davis and you've managed to ruin her. She just isn't the same without P. Sawyer. And your attempts to make it better with the Haley/Brooke relationship just aren't working. They're missing the chemistry they had in Season 3--you need to help them find it again.

I can't even classify this show as a guilty pleasure anymore, because it doesn't really bring me any joy. The drama and scandals are so not engaging. Even the relationships are boring. I hate to say this, but Dan and Rachel are the only characters bringing anything interesting to the show and that's not saying much.

I beg of you, please turn things around for what I can only hope is the final season of this show. It deserves to end on a good note. It deserves a send-off worthy of a show that's defied all the odds. Let's turn it around, big guy. I know you can do it one last time.

Sincerely,
A Once Devoted, Now Disappointed Fan

Glee: Soundtrack Love

I just have to say that I love the soundtrack and can't wait until December 8 for the second volume. What I love even more is that the Target version has three bonus tracks: "I Wanna Sex You Up," "I could Have Danced All Night" and "Leaving on a Jet Plane."

I only wish they had the mash-up songs they created for the boys v. girls episode. I have them, but they aren't exactly the best quality. I never would have thought in a million years that "It's My LIfe" and "Confessions" could work so well together. "Halo" and "Walking on Sunshine" was a big surprise, too. Check them out (I couldn't find good clips, but here are the songs):

This show has been getting a lot of love, which is great. I just hope it doesn't end up ruining the show.

Supernatural: Lots of Laughs

This "Changing Channels" episode wasn't the best one in terms of advancing the main storyline, but it definitely was one of the most entertaining. Basically, a creature called the Trickster (because he plays tricks on his victims before killing them) decided to put our two favorite boys into various TV shows. The point of the game was that Sam and Dean had to play the roles they were given in order to survive. The whole thing poked fun at various TV shows and I was cracking up the entire time. Even the opening credits sequence was hilarious.

In once scene Sam and Dean found themselves trapped in a show called Dr. Sexy M.D., and it took place at Seattle Mercy Hospital. Sound familiar? I think it made me laugh harder because I'd just watched Grey's Anatomy an hour earlier.

Obviously there were a lot of references to characters on the show, including Denny--who was also John Winchester, the boys' father, "seriously" used multiple times, and overly dramatic dialogue. I loved Sam's reaction to the whole thing and his surprise at finding out how much Dean knew about the show. I absolutely loved how Dean had to explain the Denny storyline to Sam and that he actually knew it because he followed the show. His man crush on Dr. Sexy was hilarious. I thought I was going to fall off the couch when he got all nervous watching Dr. Sexy walk toward him. Oh...so funny, but it doesn't end there.

This scene was followed by an appearance on a Japanese gameshow called Nutcracker where Sam got hit in the nuts with a giant game pull thing, a cheesy sitcom with a live studio audience and a genital herpes commercial.

The best scene was the CSI-type show. The brothers looked completely ridiculous wearing sunglasses at night, impersonating Horatio Caine from CSI Miami and delivering cheesy one-liners--OMG--just the thought of that scene had me giggling while I was getting ready for work this morning. Here's a clip of it:

If there's one thing this show knows how to do it's poke fun at other shows, movies and pop culture in general. I think that's why I find it so entertaining. Next week they poke fun at themselves and their fans when they go to a Supernatural Convention. Can't wait!

Just Can't Get Enough

I seriously have a problem. I'm not sure how many times I've rewatched the Clois scenes from Friday night, but I just can't get enough of this dynamic duo. I think what I really enjoyed was just how funny and lighthearted their scenes were in this episode. The opening scene is the one that gets me every time. I just love the banter between them. So far this season of Smallville has not disappointed me. The reality has definitely matched the hype. OK, before I keep going on and on with my pathetic fangirl gushing, here's that opening sequence I mentioned. Enjoy!

Smallville: It Doesn't Suck to Be Lois Lane

Him:

Or him:

Hmmmmm? Wish I had decisions like this to make. Unsuspecting reporter who becomes Superman or billionaire playboy who's secretly the crime-fighting Green Arrow? Yeah, it really doesn't suck to be Lois Lane tonight.

This has been the episode I've been waiting 5 years for and I loved, loved, loved it! Lots of laughs, warm fuzzies, jealousy, tense moments and a non-Red K-induced Clois kiss!

Seriously, what more could I ask for? I'm giddy just thinking about it. And yes, I did watch it again immediately after--but only the Clois parts. I don't think I've been this excited about a TV couple getting together since Pacey and Joey. There's just something about an unattainable fictional relationship that makes me melt.

Anyway, back to the episode. After Clark was sent into the dog house last week for not telling Lois about Oliver's attempted suicide, he tried to redeem himself by helping her get a gig on a morning news show. One word: Hilarious! Clark Kent auditioning is some funny stuff. The banter is so fun between these two and the chemistry is hot. It's hard to keep your eyes off them, unless you're busy laughing at Clark's idiocy. My favorite scene had to be the one where Clark couldn't tell Lois one good quality she possesses that could attract a great guy. The looks on their faces--priceless!

While these two are busy with their unresolved sexual tension and trying to complete their first assignment, we have Major Zod and Tess, as well as Chloe and Supersmart Tech Guy (aka Stuart), engaged in a pissing contest. I have to admit, Chloe and Stuart fighting in the Battle of the Firewalls was kinda hot. I wonder if he's her new love interest. While they're doing that, Zod and Tess are arguing about The Blur because he knows she knows something, but she knows she needs to use The Blur as leverage. Yeah, that whole thing is one big power game. We'll see how it all plays out next week.

Meanwhile, we have Oliver back from the dark side and ready to help the youth of Metropolis. In his attempt to take a wayward girl under his wing, he and Lois are almost killed, but not before he declares his undying love to Lois. I have to hand it to the boy, he knows what it takes to get the girl. Too bad Clark has no clue. I can't believe Clark even thought about letting Oliver sweep her off her feet instead of fighting for her. Lucky for him, Lois' heart belongs to him. Stupid boy.

Thankfully, Clark decided to man up in the last few minutes and plant a big one on Miss Lane. And yes, I cheered and clapped. About time newsboy! Unfortunately, it looks like we won't find out about the fallout for two weeks. Next week is all about business again. Clark has to deal with the Kandorians AND Daddy Dearest. He's got his hands full--no time to analyze the kiss with Lois.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I must go watch the highlight reel again. Squeeeeee!

OTH: All About Love

Just when I'm ready to declare this show completely craptastic, it does something that makes me connect with it, and dare I say, love it again.

My love affair with One Tree Hill has been going on for so long. I didn't want to love it, never had any intention to, but something happened and I fell...hard. Sometimes it's my dirty little secret--the one I want to hide in a closet with until everyone leaves and we can sneak out. Then there have been times when I've held on to it tightly and shouted from the rooftops, letting the world know how in love with it I am--faults and all.

But then things started to get bad, really bad. This season I was getting ready to break it off. I wasn't connecting with the characters, the amount of cheese was excessive, and sometimes it was just too painful to sit in the room with it. I understood that the show was growing and changing, but I wasn't so sure I wanted to grow and change with it. I missed how it used to be. I wanted things to be the way they were--when I was happy and looked forward to actually seeing it. It didn't feel like the magic was there anymore.

Then, tonight happened. I and Love and You came back in full force and I was smitten again. Yes, there was still a good amount of cheese still involved and some predictability, but I didn't mind that much because those are two qualities that have always been present on this show. Those were the faults I learned to accept.

Nathan and Haley, on the other hand, are two of the greatest things about this show. They are always golden. No matter what, this relationship keeps everything together. It's the glue. It's what made me stay in love with this show for so long. No matter how frustrated I get with this show, it's a given that a Naley scene will bring me right back. There's no denying the chemistry between these two actors. They make me believe that love, although imperfect at times, can be enough.

But tonight it wasn't their relationship that pulled at my heartstrings, although I guess you could say it played a small part. What really got me was the Clay/Sara back story. For a while I'd been going back and forth with Clay's character. I liked that he and Nathan were good friends and that he seemed like a good guy, but I really wanted to know his story. I wanted to know what made him tick. The only problem was that the show was making me wait--for too long in my opinion. So tonight his story was put out there and now I think I officially love Clay. I understand why he does what he does and why he's the way he is. He is Nathan, or should I say, was Nathan. He and Sara were Nathan and Haley. This is why the Naley family unit means so much to him. That's what he would've had if Sara were still alive.

Even though Sara only played a small part in two episodes, this character made a huge impact on the show. Each scene they showed with Clay and Sara gave you a good idea of how much these two loved each other. So when that final scene where she fell to the floor and died made an appearance, you could feel exactly what Clay was going through--know why he'd become the person he is now. Then to see him not be able to say goodbye...well, that was just as heartbreaking. As a Naley fan, I couldn't help thinking, what if that had been Nathan and Haley? I suspect Nathan probably would have followed the same path as Clay, which again, just made the whole thing that much more emotional when you put it in the context of our golden couple.

Mark Schwann is kind of like the Barbara Walters of teen dramas--when he writes an episode he knows just where to poke and prod to get the waterworks started. I admit, it worked on me. I was bawling like a baby when Sara died. It's hard not to when he does such a good job of getting you emotionally invested in these relationships.

Well OTH, you've pulled me in again and made me love you when I didn't want to, but then again isn't this how it all started?

Glee: I'm a Total Gleek

Last night's episode had me in fits of laughter...AGAIN! The music choices on this show are so great and completely unexpected. I mean who would have thought they'd have Mr. Schuester singing the "Thong Song" or swing dancing with Sue? I can't tell you how many times I replayed his glorious rendition of "Busta Move" over and over again. What can I say? I love to hear the man sing and watch him dance. He's got some pretty good moves. Although, there was one part of the "Thong Song" routine that reminded me of you, JG. I think I might have gagged a little when it hit me.

Aside from all the song-and-dance routines, I liked the storylines woven in between. Usually they're a little weak, but I think they didn't a pretty good job this time around. I loved how the King and Queen of the school were brought down by grape slusheees. I kinda got the warm fuzzies at the possibility of a Rachel and Puck coupling. The chemistry between Schuester and Pillsbury was undeniable. I actually felt bad for Sue when she caught her new man cheating. I loved how the Will and Sue pairing kid of mimicked Puck and Rachel at the end.

Overall, I felt it was a solid episode. Is it so wrong that I wish this show was 38 minutes of singing and dancing and five minutes of dialogue? I can't wait until the soundtrack is released!