Thursdays could get interesting

NBC is bringing Must See TV back.
Starting this week NBC will have 4 very good comedies and an "ER"(9 on NBC) that is back on top of its game as it's Thursday lineup. Instead of the evil "Deal or No Deal", NBC will be showing "Scrubs"(8 on NBC) and "30 Rock"(8:30 on NBC) during the eight o'clock hour.

Scrubs is a show that hasn't exactly been getting better, just more consistent. It has always been a hilarious show with a great cast and some of the most enjoyable characters on TV, but when it missed it missed for awhile. The writers really seemed to figure out their show last year, and the characters are now perfect compliments to each other. Last season was by far the best yet for Scrubs, but it had poor ratings and was also very under appreciated. But, the biggest difference from last year(it premiered in January and aired on Tuesdays) is that it now has the best comedy on TV as a lead-in.
Scrubs actually has 2 of TV's best comedies as lead-ins.
"My Name Is Earl"(7 on NBC) and "The Office"(7:30 on NBC) have turned out to be a great duo and I am glad that NBC isn't trying to break them up. "Earl" is a very fun show that's getting some great performances(out of actors you may not expect too much from) and has really been able to keep "the list" fresh with perfect guest stars.
Although I think "The Office" is currently the best comedy, I have to admit it is somewhat of a strange comedy . It can make you laugh at the ridiculousness of the characters while also making you feel bad or embarrassed for them at the same time. The show expanded its cast now that the branches have merged, and I think this can only add to an already great cast. Also, I couldn't be more excited than to have Ed Helms and Steve Carrell together in the same office, when will the first Daily Show reference come?
In "30 Rock", Alec Baldwin is hilarious(when he wants to be) but the show as a whole still has a long way to go.

Few shows are able to hit the reset button as well as "The O.C."(8 on Fox) seems to have just done. It really does seem like the show is headed in a good direction and has some conflicts that don't seem quite so contrived. I actually have hope that this is going to be a full good season, unlike the mostly down last 2 seasons.

On The CW is a solid night of superheroes and ghost stories. They are actually much more than just that, but until you give either "Smallville"(7 on The CW) or "Supernatural"(8 on The CW) a try that's probably all you will think of them. Supernatural is the X-Files of the um, supernatural. There are great urban legends and hauntings as well as a UFO-sized story arc involving the devil. Smallville is still building towards Clark becoming Superman, but we are starting to meet some of his superfriends.

I am aware that "Grey's Anatomy"(8 on ABC) is good, I just can't get into it and I've tried several times. At this point you are either a fan or you're not, if you don't love it drop it and try any of the other great shows at 8.
"Ugly Betty"(7 on ABC), really? I don't get it, this is one of the few shows that I gave up on after about 15 minutes and I have no interest in checking back in. It just seems like a mean show.

James Woods is great on "Shark"(9 on CBS), but he isn't the only thing keeping it from falling into the typical lawyer show routine. His character, Sebastian Stark, also has a lot to do with it. He was a top defense attorney, but couldn't live with putting criminals back on the street. So he switched to the prosecution but still kept the same cutthroat tactics he used in defense It's a well written show that has also found a nice balance between the characters and the case.
No one should still be watching Survivor(so I'm not even going to remind you what time it starts), and "CSI"(8 on CBS) doesn't even make the cut above Grey's.

Its a pretty busy night, but at least The CW is showing reruns.
For now focus on Must See TV and if you're an ex-OC fan give it another shot.

Catch Heroes from the start

Sci Fi is doing a Heroes Marathon.
They will be showing the first 6 episodes on Wednesday starting at 5.

Any plans for Thanksgiving Saturday?

Everyone has traditions for Thanksgiving, usually starting with several drinks on Wednesday and ending with shopping or just recovering on Friday. But the Thanksgiving high usually stalls on Saturday. Does anyone actually do anything on this day?
Well here's something to fill your day besides turkey and stuffing sandwiches.

Starting at 9AM on Saturday, G4 will be airing the first 14 episodes of "Arrested Development".
That's 7 HOURS of Bluth family fun.

If you have never watched the show or not "gotten" the show before, then this is the perfect way to give it a try. I recommend recording all the episodes if possible so that you can watch them at your own pace. By the 4th episode you will either love or hate the show. One of the best things about the show is how it builds its own comedic world. This is your chance to get in on the ground floor for all of the "in" jokes that you may not have gotten before.
Reruns of Arrested Development are more enjoyable than just about anything else on TV. I am a big fan of watching random episodes on weeknights on G4 at 10:30.

Arrested Development is not only one of televisions greatest shows, but the Bluth family may be TVs best family(My apologies to the Salingers, Keatons, Huxtables and Seavers). I hope that this could become a Thanksgiving Saturday tradition, but I would at least like to get a few more people on the inside of a great show. Watch it.

Sorry I've been away

They are finally letting me use the computer again, but only for a few minutes. I should be able to get back on a few more time before I get out of here.
I will start more regular updates as soon as I am caught up on all my shows.
Until then.