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Tonight’s TV Addictions: September 17, 2009
2009-09-17 16:29:00
BONES (8PM FOX) We watch for the Sam and Dianne will they or won’t they dynamic, and it seems ever so closer to being realized in the season premiere: six weeks after his injury, Booth (David Boreanaz) is starting to realize his feelings for Brennan (Emily Deschanel) – except, ah, a catch, one involving guest star Cyndi Lauper as a psychic and a clown. Hey, it’s progress, right? Grade: B — Aleks Chan FRINGE (9PM FOX, ‘A’ in Canada) We last saw FBI agent Olivia Dunham (Anna Torv, who’s like a Jennifer Garner-Elizabeth Mitchell hybrid), she was gazing out of a still-standing World Trade Center in an alternate universe. We next see her hurling out the front windshield of her SUV. Not a lot of explanation in the premiere (which is mostly the producers setting the stage for the season), but its back in the same focused state of mind we left it in, and it only makes the tricky season ahead seem that much more promising. Grade: B+ — Aleks Chan COMMUNITY (9:3...
More on Psychic Addictions
2009-07-31 15:14:00
I’ve been asked to help with the following info….. Has contacting psychics started to rule your life? Are you relying on a psychic to help you make serious or trivial life choices, such as in your career, love life or what you should do on your day off? Does the thought of giving up psychic readings scare you? Has ...
Tonight’s TV Addictions: June 29, 2009
2009-06-29 21:23:00
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING: WEEDS (10PM Showtime) Dark comedy done right. HUNG take note. NURSE JACKIE (10:30PM Showtime) Jobs we would not want to have include being the teacher, school nurse and/or district psychologist who have to let Jackie know that her daughter Grace needs to go on anti-anxiety medication. NEW & NOTABLE: AMERICAN IDOL: THE JACKSON TRIBUTE (8PM FOX) As much as our first reaction to FOX continuing to mine, not to mention profit from the Michael Jackson tragedy by re-broadcasting this season’s AMERICAN IDOL Michael Jackson Songbook is one of disgust. It’s pretty hard to blame the network when Janet is already making a ’surprise’ appearance at last night’s BET awards while father Joe Jackson hit the BET red carpet to promote his record label. JON & KATE PLUS EIGHT (9PM TLC) Bonus points if you can spot the exact moment Jon & Kate really stopped liking eachother when TLC continues to milk this train-wreck with a glori...
Tonight’s TV Addictions: June 28, 2009
2009-06-28 17:49:00
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING: THE SIMPSONS (8PM FOX, Global in Canada) Do you follow the TV Addict on twitter? If you did, you’d already know that, “THE SIMPSONS will re-air the ‘Do the Bartman’ music video in memory of Michael Jackson before Sunday’s episode at 8PM on FOX.” If you don’t, really… what are you waiting for? HUNG (10PM HBO) THE PUNISHER’s Thomas Jane stars as a high school gym teacher who looks to turn his life around with the help of his biggest err… asset. NEW & NOTABLE: BET AWARDS (8PM BET) As the saying goes, the show must go on. Which is why tonight’s Jamie Foxx hosted BET awards is dedicated to Michael Jackson. MERLIN (8PM NBC) How the mighty have…. Merlin’d? Michelle Ryan goes from headlining her very-own high profile series BIONIC WOMAN to playing a evil sorceress in back-to-back installments of this NBC summer filler series. IMPACT (9PM ABC) David James Elliot and Natasha Henst...
Tonight’s TV Addictions: June 25, 2009
2009-06-25 22:52:00
NEW & NOTABLE: Always quick to capitalize report on a tragedy, ABC will air a prime-time special about Jackson’s life at 9PM, followed by FARRAH FAWCETT: HER LIFE, HER LOVES, HER LEGACY, a special edition of 20/20 hosted by Barbara Walters. Over on NBC, the peacock network will dedicate the 9-11PM slots to retrospectives on both Jackson and Fawcett’s remarkable careers while CBS will air a prime-time special on Jackson at 10PM which may also include coverage on Fawcett’s career. BURN NOTICE (9PM USA) While Michael is away infilitrating a gang in order to take down a highly sought-after criminal, Sam must face down his most challenging foe yet: The IRS (Da-Da-Duh!) SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE (9PM FOX) Two more dancers have their dreams crushed on national television. Awkward.
Tonight’s TV Addictions: June 23, 2009
2009-06-23 22:19:00
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING: BETTER OFF TED (9:30PM ABC) Since top-notch writing and acting didn’t seem to do the trick, BETTER OFF TED returns tonight with the two things America can’t ever seem to get enough of: Blondes and boobs, courtesy of Andrea Anders doing her best impersonation of XENA: WARRIOR PRINCESS. NEW & NOTABLE: AMERICA’S GOT TALENT (9PM NBC) America may have talent, but do they have their very own version of Britain’s Susan Boyle? Tune in to tonight’s two-hour premiere and find out. HAWTHORNE (9PM TNT) Two episodes in and the Jada Pinkett-Smith vehicle is already pulling out the big guns. No, husband Will Smith isn’t dropping by, rather COSBY SHOW alum Malcolm-Jamal Warner guests as a brain-aneurysm patient who spirals into dementia. NYC PREP (10PM Bravo) Think GOSSIP GIRL unscripted when Bravo unveils a reality series revolving around Manhattan’s privileged prep-school elite. Who, we should probably warn you, are just a...
Tonight’s TV Addictions: Monday June 22, 2009
2009-06-22 21:03:00
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING: MAKE IT OR BREAK IT (9PM ABC Family) This Stick It-esque drama about young gymnasts with dreams of the Olympics may mine every teen sports movie trope there is (showbiz mom and dads; catty competition; down-on-her-luck protagonist defies odds and scores huge), but it manages to do so with a naturalness that’s a relief — I don’t I could take another broadly drawn teen drama. It’s no FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS, but even if you’re not this show’s target audience, you shouldn’t feel bad for liking it. Grade: B — Aleks Chan NEW & NOTABLE: STAR TREK: TNG (8PM Sci Fi) JJ. Abrams STAR TREK re-boot got you itching for more? Why not jump on the NEXT GENERATION bandwagon with the thrilling two-part episode that assimilated this TV Addict into the annals of TV nerdom. THE CLOSER (9PM TNT) In what will most likely be her best shot at a much-deserved Emmy nod (since the Frakkin’ nominating committee doesn’t seem to r...
Tonight’s TV Addictions: June 18, 2009
2009-06-18 22:49:00
NEW & NOTABLE: THE INCREDIBLE HULK (8PM Cinemax) More like THE only a moderate improvement over the previous less than incredible HULK THE FASHION SHOW (10PM Bravo) UGLY BETTY’s Becki Newton guest judges, which means the models best not be walking down the runway in anything be-fitting a Betty. We’re just sayin’ THE LISTENER (10PM NBC, CTV in Canada) The Listener morphs into The Suspect when a women with whom Toby left a nighclub with turns up dead the morning after.
Tonight’s TV Addictions: June 17, 2009
2009-06-17 23:01:00
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING: GREAT PERFORMANCES (8PM PBS) Idina Menzel does in fact defy gravity by flying across the pond to perform, alongside Adam Pascal and Josh Groban in the London Concert Revival of the 1986 cult musical “Chess.” Great performances indeed. NEW & NOTABLE: LOOK-A-LIKE (8PM TVGuide Channel) A woman gets a makeover to look like Hilary Swank, which we’re not gonna lie, would not be our first choice for celebrity makeovers. But hey, we once that Dawson Leery was cool. So really, who are we to judge. TOP CHEF MASTERS (10PM Bravo) LOSTerminds Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse take a break from their other job to drop by tonight’s TOP CHEF MASTERS, which has contestants Wylie Dufresne, Suzanne Tracht, and Elizabeth Falkner concocting meals inspired by their hit ABC show in an episode aptly titled, “The Lost Supper.”
Tonight’s TV Addictions: June 16, 2009
2009-06-16 21:33:00
NEW & NOTABLE: I’M A CELEBRITY GET ME OUT OF HERE! (8PM NBC) Last night, there was much discussion of Janice’s inability to poop. Fortunately, a quick trip to the doctor got the crap out of her system… not that it did anything about her notorious potty mouth! Tonight, the competition delayed by storms takes place. HAWTHORNE (9PM TNT) Good News: ALIAS’ Michael Vartan returns to series TV. Bad News: In another trademark TNT series (snoore!) featuring a career-driven woman (Jada Pinkett Smith) who must deal with her demons, both personal and professional. MENTAL (9PM FOX) Think you’re addicted to Wii or whatever system you play on? Tonight, Jack treats a kid obsessed with a video game… that only exists in his head. Here’s hoping he’s not a big fan of boxing! FRONTLINE (9PM PBS) Using Bank of America as the backdrop, this episode examines the role of big banks in the economic collapse of 2008… and how to turn the situation around. HI...
Tonight’s TV Addictions: June 15, 2009
2009-06-16 01:35:00
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING: GREEK (8PM ABC Family) For those old school BEVERLY HILLS 90210 fans fretting over the outcome of tonight’s big Cappie/Max dilemma, we’ve got some good news for you. Casey does not pull a “Kelly Taylor” by choosing herself! WEEDS (10PM Showtime) Silas and Doug second-guess their latest pot growing scheme. Which considering how well things have worked out for the Botwin clan as of late, probably isn’t the worst idea in the world. NURSE JACKIE (10:30PM Showtime) In a plot that will undoubtedly send the pulse of real-life nurses racing, Jackie substitutes the artificial sweetener in the hospital administrator’s coffee with a narcotic. NEW & NOTABLE: JON AND KATE PLUS EIGH (9PM TLC) As much as we ‘get’ network synergy, we just can’t help but wonder if it’s really the best of ideas for the guys from AMERICAN CHOPPER to visit the Gosselin home and build a custom escape route bike for Jon. We’...
Tonight’s TV Addictions: June 14, 2009
2009-06-14 16:26:00
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING: PASSWORD (8PM CBS) Why? Because Jeff Garlin and Chelsea Hander guest. TRUE BLOOD (9PM HBO) TWILIGHT for adults kicks off its second season tonight with the citizens of Bon Temps worried about another murderer on the loose, Sookie worried about the presence of Bill’s teen protégé Jessica, and this TV Addict worried that his blinds are properly closed so that our nosy neighbors don’t incorrectly assume that we’re watching soft core porn. NEW & NOTABLE: TWINS BY SURPRISE (8PM DHLTH) Discovery Health profiles four mothers who believed they were pregnant with one child only to end up giving birth to twins! Soon to be followed-up by Discovery Health’s profile of four unemployed OBGYN’s! HAMMERTIME (10PM A&E) Too Legit… too legit to quit… show-business, as evidence by tonight’s new A&E reality series chronicling the life of one Stanley Burrell, better known by his once ubiquitous stage name: MC Hammer.
Tonight’s TV Addictions: June 12, 2009
2009-06-12 22:28:00
NEW & NOTABLE: FRIDAY NIGHT WITH JONATHAN ROSS (8PM BBC America) The popular British talk show makes its BBC America debut with two guests with whom Americans will be intimately familiar with. Native son Hugh Laurie (Yes, he’s British!) and wannabe Londoner Dustin Hoffman (Or, at least according to his most recent film Last Chance Harvey) WHAT NOT TO WEAR (9PM TLC) Good News: A single women in her fifties finally lets go of her signature style of big hair. Bad News: Now that every show on TLC must somehow pimp the network’s ratings behemoth that is JON AND KATE PLUS EIGHT, fingers crossed said single women is a fan of the “kate.” 20/20 (10PM ABC) AMERICAN IDOL runner-up and soon-to-be Rolling Stone cover boy Adam Lambert will be interviewed in this new edition of 20/20. I wonder what they’re gonna ask him about?
Tonight’s TV Addictions: June 11, 2009
2009-06-11 23:32:00
NEW & NOTABLE: SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE (9PM FOX) In the first results show of the season, America crushes the dreams of two of the Top 20 dancers. BURN NOTICE (9PM USA) Bad News: A detective discovers Michael’s secret stash of explosives. Good News: Said detective is played by Terminator: Salvation’s Moon Bloodgood. NAKED SCIENCE (9PM NGC) Does the National Geographic Channel think that just by putting the word ‘naked’ in the title we’ll watch this show examining an off-season tornado outbreak? Well played NGC, well played indeed. RAISING SEXTUPLETS (10PM WEtv) RAISING SEXTUPLETS parents Bryan and Jenny Masche swear that they won’t be the next ‘Jon & Kate.’ And you know what, we’re gonna hold them to that.
Tonight’s TV Addictions: June 10, 2009
2009-06-10 22:51:00
Since the major networks have all but given up on attracting eyeballs between the months of June and August (see: tonight’s schedule which includes back-to-back episodes of WIPEOUT, 2-hours of I’M A CELEBRITY… GET ME OUT OF HERE and a slew of repeats on the CW and CBS), this TV Addict is left with little choice but to head on over to my local multiplex to enjoy former small screen star, current ‘next big thing’ Will Tippen Bradley Cooper in THE HANGOVER. Which is why, earlier today via twitter I put out a call for what you’re watching tonight and why. Here’s what you had to say: Says @laurahvogel: SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE (8PM on FOX, CTV in Canada) Top 20 Kickoff tonite obvi! Cat Deely’s crazy outfits, Mary Murphy screaming, lots of pointed toes! Says @RakedReviews: THE UNUSUALS (10PM on ABC) because it’s awesome, and it’s only got two more episodes left! *sniff* Says @indybyteman: THE DUEL 2: REAL WORLD ROAD RULES CH...
Tonight’s TV Addictions: June 8, 2009
2009-06-08 23:20:00
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING: GREEK (8PM ABC Family) If BEVERLY HILLS 90210’s Emily Valentine taught us anything, it’s that “homecoming week float competition” and “heats up” should never be used in the same sentence. We’re just sayin’ WEEDS (10PM Showtime) Picking up where season four left-off, a now knocked up Nancy Botwin continues to make life-altering decisions that make JON & KATE PLUS 8’s Kate look like mother of the year. NURSE JACKIE (10:30PM Showtime) If star Edie Falco’s Nurse Jackie thinks juggling patients, co-workers and a personal substance abuse problem is tricky, just wait until she has to RSVP to all those Emmy and Golden Globe ceremonies. Those dresses aren’t gonna pick themselves! NEW & NOTABLE: KATHY GRIFFIN (10PM Bravo) Further evidence that there’s absolutely nothing real about reality television comes courtesy of Kathy Griffin — who after two Emmy wins and one Grammy nomination is...
Tonight’s TV Addictions: June 5, 2009
2009-06-05 23:22:00
NEW & NOTABLE: SAMANTHA WHO? (9PM ABC) For those of you missed SAMANTHA’s underrated second season, which judging from the show’s ratings and subsequent cancellation, was all of you. Now is your chance to catch up with two back-to-back episodes, starting with the second season premiere. DON’T TELL THE BRIDE (9PM BBC America) If good things come to those who wait, the man who waited 13 years to propose to his high-school sweetheart best be planning one helluva Caribbean-themed wedding for his bride-to-be. HOME BY YANN ARTHUS-BERTRAND (9PM NGC) Downer Alert! French Photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand’s aerial footage of more than 50 countries illustrates Earth’s fragile state and the extend of human impact on its landscape.
Tonight’s TV Addictions: June 3, 2009
2009-06-03 22:23:00
NEW & NOTABLE: SMILE PINKI (7PM HBO) Proving it’s not TV, it’s HBO is far more than a simple marketing slogan comes this uplifting Oscar®-winning doc that highlights two wide-eyed protagonists born with cleft lips in one of the poorest regions of rural India and follows them on a journey from isolation to acceptance. CHOWDER (8PM Cartoon Network) Why are we singling out a Cartoon network series of which we know absolutely nothing about? Turns out we’ll post anything that gives us an opportunity to reminisce about a classic SIMPSONS episode (”Say Chowda, Say it!”) THE GOODE FAMILY (9PM ABC, CityTV in Canada) Mike Judge, creator of underrated animated sitcom KING OF THE HILL, tries to play up liberal stereotypes with varying success in this comedy about a family struggling to figure out how to be as politically correct as possible. Strictly nonpartisan in its satire, THE GOODE FAMILY is very much a comedy of the Obama era, but too often goes for obvi...
Tonight’s TV Addictions: June 2, 2009
2009-06-02 21:55:00
INSIDE THE OBAMA WHITE HOUSE (9PM NBC) Not exactly THE WEST WING re-boot we were hoping for, but pretty cool nonetheless as Brian Williams takes viewers behind-the-scenes of a day in the life at President Barack Obama’s White House. ABC NEWS SPECIAL: EARTH 2100 (9PM ABC) Watch Bob Woodruff explore the serious and devastating effects of climate change, population growth and resource depletion on our earth. Or rent Pixar’s WALL•E, which let’s face it, paints a pretty grim portrait of the year 2100, but includes some really cool robots and a guaranteed happy ending. MAN VS. WILD (10PM Discovery) Will Ferrell ventures to the land of the lost the frigid far north of Sweden in this shameless, albeit brilliant tie in to his upcoming movie which incidentally opens Friday. Genius, really.
Tonight’s TV Addictions: June 1, 2009
2009-06-01 23:49:00
The pickin’s are slim tonight, folks, but here’s what might be called the “least offensive” offerings of the night. Except THE BACHELORETTE, which is included ’cause, heck, some people are just that desperate for new programming. WHAT WE’RE WATCHING: THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH CONAN O’BRIEN (11:35PM NBC) An honest to goodness funny white guy at 11:35PM, now that’s change we can believe in! NEW & NOTABLE: THE BACHELORETTE (8PM ABC) Wonder what would happen if you or I went rapelling down the side of a major hotel? I’m thinking arrest. Seeing as that’s on the agenda for Jillian tonight, here’s hoping the show comes with a “don’t try this at home — or at your local Holiday Inn — kids!” advisory.   HOUSE (8PM FOX) This repeat is a tad unusual as for once, the pill-popping Doc isn’t the grumpiest guy in the room. Tonight, that honor goes to a patient played by the ubiquitous Zeljiko Ivan...
Tonight’s TV Addictions: May 31, 2009
2009-05-31 20:27:00
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING: 2009 MTV MOVIE AWARDS (9PM MTV) Also known as More Twilight Videos, with MTV, the network that used to have something to do with music and videos (crazy, right?) continuing to sell its soul for the desirable demos and viewers that will inexplicably sink their teeth into anything Vampire. INTO THE STORM (9PM HBO) Because nothing says counter-programming to Robert Pattinson and the MTV generation like Brendan Gleeson, who takes over for Albert Finney in a follow-up to the 2002 Emmy-Winning Winston Churchill biopic THE GATHERING STORM. NEW & NOTABLE: ANY DREAM WILL DO (8PM BBC America) Aspiring actors vie for the lead role in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Or as Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber will no doubt be calling it in an effort to continue to milk Susan Boyle madness, Josephine and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. AS SEEN ON TV (9PM CNBC) Put down that ShamWow!, grab that Snuggie and listen up. Because CNBC’s Darren Rovell is abo...
Tonight’s TV Addictions: May 28, 2009
2009-05-28 21:24:00
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING: 2009 SCRIPPS NATIONAL SPELLING BEE (8PM ABC) Among those definitely smarter than a fifth grader are a record 293 future leaders of America spellers aged 9 to 15 compete who will compete in the 82nd annual event in Washington, D.C. NEW & NOTABLE: THE OPRAH EFFECT (9PM CNBC) An exploration of Oprah Winfrey’s ability to transform a business via her popular talk show…. or a savvy attempt on CNBC’s part to attract viewers to their network by including the word ‘Oprah’ in the title. Find out for yourself at 9PM on CNBC. BEGINNING FILMMAKING (5:30PM HBO) Because it’s never too early to learn how to react when a superstar-who-shall-remain-name-less completely losses his cool, filmmaker Jay Rosenblatt teaches his craft to his 4-year-old daughter.
Tonight’s TV Addictions: May 27, 2009
2009-05-27 23:31:00
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING: GREAT PERFORMANCES (8PM PBS) Grab your Piragua and buckle up for this Tony treat. The story of the 2009 Tony award-winning musical IN THE HEIGHTS, from early in its production to its broadway success. NEW & NOTABLE: WIPEOUT (8PM ABC) Clearing up the mystery of where have all the television viewers have gone is this ABC offering that brings a solid hour of people falling in the mud. Awesome stuff, really. THE GOODE FAMILY (9PM ABC, CityTV in Canada) Good yes, funny… unfortunately, not so much. YOUR WORST ANIMAL NIGHTMARES (9PM Animal Planet) Cue theme to Jaws
Tonight’s TV Addictions: May 26, 2009
2009-05-27 00:21:00
NEW & NOTABLE: ACCORDING TO JIM (9PM ABC) According to us, ACCORDING TO JIM really should have saved an appearance by former NFL star William “Refigerator” Perry for sweeps. We’re just sayin’ REAPER (9PM CW) The second (and final) season concludes with Sam attempting to trap the Devil into playing a game to win back his soul. Fingers crossed it doesn’t end on a cliffhanger. MENTAL (9PM FOX, Global in Canada) Good News: FOX is taking a break from HOUSE repeats to offer up a new dramatic series starring PRISON BREAK’s Chris Vance. Bad News: Viewers would probably be better off with a HOUSE repeat than this unimaginative procedural that, as The Boston Globe so accurately put it, “really, really, really wants to be HOUSE in a hospital psych ward.” HITCHED OR DITCHED (9PM CW) Well, since you asked: Ditched! MOTHER, MAY I SLEEP WITH DANGER? (9PM Lifetime) As if we’re going to tune into Tori Spelling’s third season premiere ...
Tonight’s TV Addictions: May 25, 2009
2009-05-25 22:26:00
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING: GREEK (8PM ABC Family) Up against repeats of THE BIG BANG THEORY, HOUSE and ONE TREE HILL you officially have no excuse to watch the best show you’re not already watching. NEW & NOTABLE: JON & KATE PLUS EIGHT (9PM TLC) The fifth season premieres amidst controversy and tabloid headlines turning Jon, Kate and the eight into Jon & Kate plus a thousand or so paparazzi following their every move. Awkward. HERE COMES THE NEWLYWEDS (10PM ABC) There goes the TV Addict… to any other channel in the universe. LOCKUP: INDIANA–EXTENDED STAY (10PM MSNBC) Proof that prison isn’t nearly as whimsical as Shawshank Redemption makes it out to be is a look at life inside Indiana State Prison that begins with a brutal stabbing.
Tonight’s TV Addictions: May 24, 2009
2009-05-24 23:00:00
NEW & NOTABLE: DIAMONDS (9PM ABC) Proof that diamonds are not always a girls best friend comes in the form of this two-part miniseries ABC has dumped after May Sweeps with little-to-no-promotion. BATMAN BEGINS (7PM AMC) Assuming you didn’t get your fill of angry Christian Bale from this weekend’s release of TERMINATOR: SALVATION (or*cough*cough*his on set rant*cough) then you won’t want to miss his star-making turn as Bruce Wayne in BATMAN BEGINS. A FISH CALLED WANDA (8PM BBC America) We promise we won’t call you stupid as long as you tune into one of our all-time favorite comedies ever. And trust us, that line will make a lot more sense once you’ve seen the movie.
Tonight’s TV Addictions: May 22, 2009
2009-05-22 23:23:00
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING: EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS (8PM CW) Since ratings would indicated that, well, everybody kinda hates Chris, now is your chance to watch one of the most undereppareciated comedic gems on TV with a repeat of the fourth season premiere. REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER (10PM HBO) Bill’s guests include MIT economist Simon Johnson, Nobel Peace Prize winner Mugammad Yunus, Newseek’s Jon Meacham, Musician M.I.A. and us, who never miss an episode of this show. NEW & NOTABLE: DOGTOWN (10PM NGC) Tonight’s must watch show for the recently released Michael Vick, is the second season premiere of DOGTOWN that has staff members working to rehabilitate four severely traumatized pit bulls that were rescued from Vick’s illegal dogfighting ring in 2007. HEAD CASES (10PM Starz) The season finale finds Dr. Goode back in New York City dealing with the ultimate head case: funnyman, serial-dater Jerry Seinfeld.
Tonight’s TV Addictions: May 21, 2009
2009-05-21 22:40:00
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING: UGLY BETTY (8PM ABC, CityTV in Canada) Rachel Maddow drops by for BETTY’s third-season finale. Fingers crossed it’s to lend Betty a pair of glasses. NEW & NOTABLE: SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE (8PM FOX, CTV in Canada) With special guest judge Kara DioGuardi… just kidding THE INCREDIBLE HULK (8PM Cinemax) Incredible? More like moderately-better-than-the-firs-t-Hulk. We’re just sayin’ SOUTHLAND (10PM NBC, CTV in Canada) In the first season finale, Salinger is stressed over the news that NBC is dumping his show on Friday next season estrangement between him and his teen daughter.
Tonight’s TV Addictions: May 20, 2009
2009-05-20 23:43:00
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING: AMERICAN IDOL (8PM FOX, CTV in Canada) The most dragged-out competition on television crowns another person you won’t remember a year from now (Taylor who?), but not before stretching it out for as long as they possibly can. THE NEW ADVENTURES OF OLD CHRISTINE (8PM CBS) The fourth season concludes with me still never having seen it. Wait, does she really call Scott Bakula’s character “Papa Jeff?” Is that as creepy as it sounds? Anyway, Christine and the guy I can only assume isn’t her daddy rekindle their feelings at Richard’s wedding. But then she gets a major shock. (Despite having never seen a single episode, I’m going to guess the twist involves a pregnancy. Let me know tomorrow if I was right, okay kids?) — CT GARY UNMARRIED (8:30PM CBS) The title of tonight’s outing is “Gary Fixes Allison’s Garbage Disposal” but I hear that’s just a euphamism for “they have sex.” NEW & NOTABLE: TAKE ...
Tonight’s TV Addictions: May 19, 2009
2009-05-19 23:46:00
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING: AMERICAN IDOL (8PM CBS, CTV in Canada) Adam and Kris are given three songs each to woo your vote. Unless of course you’ve already made up your mind, making tonight’s penultimate episode of IDOL pretty much pointless. 90210 (9PM CW, Global in Canada) Assuming a Jim Walsh sighting and the return of Brenda aren’t enough to entice you back to the infamous zip code one more time, how does this sound: Shenae Grimes’ Annie Mills finds herself on the wrong end of one of the most memorable meltdowns since Emily Valentine tried to burn down the West Beverly High Homecoming float. THE MENTALIST (9PM CBS, CTV in Canada) Red John returns! Something that would probably mean more to us had we jumped on the Simon Baker bandwagon earlier in the season. GLEE (9PM FOX) Do you really need to ask what we’ll be watching at 9PM tonight? Look around! WHAT WE’RE WATCHING: WITHOUT A TRACE (10PM CBS) WIth today’s cancellation news, tonight ...
Tonight’s TV Addictions: May 18, 2009
2009-05-18 22:44:00
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING: GOSSIP GIRL (8PM CW) After a brief detour into a GG-glamorized vision of the ’80s, Serena and Co. are graduating from high school — but not before they try to finally smoke out the titular blogger who has plagued them for two whole seasons. Like many past seasons of Josh Schwartz’s other drama chronicling the rich and beautiful, everything is wrapped-up nice and pretty in the finale, complete with tantalizing setup for next season to top it off. Grade: B+ — Aleks Chan 24 (8PM FOX, Global in Canada) If you’re the type of person who reads the last chapter of the book first just to make sure your favorite character makes it out alive, then you’ll probably enjoy this just posted item on Watch with Kristin. If you’re not that type of person, well, we hope that you have enough self control to not click here. And, we’re sorry! HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER (8:30PM CBS, E! in Canada) Wondering who Ted will meet at his surprise 3...
Tonight’s TV Addictions: May 17, 2009
2009-05-17 22:36:00
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING: KING OF THE HILL (7:30PM FOX) Continuing to mine this TV Addict’s homeland for “Yuks” comes tonight’s KING OF THE HILL season finale which has Boomhauer swapping houses with a Canadian family for the summer causing friction in the neighborhood. THE SIMPSONS (8PM FOX) After swarms of unemployed workers from Ogdenville descend on Springfield, the mayor closes the borders and citizen Homer goes on border patrol. Which, as any SIMPSONS fans will tell you, means you should expect power to go to Homer’s head by… what, the eleven minute mark? FAMILY GUY (9PM FOX) Now far be it from us to suggest yet another alterna-”mother” theory, but is anyone else the least bit suspicious that all three male stars of HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER (Jason Segel, Neil Patrick Harris and Josh Radnor) are providing cameos on tonight’s FAMILY GUY season finale? Think about it. DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES (9PM ABC, CTV in Canada) Good News: Af...
Tonight’s TV Addictions: May 15, 2009
2009-05-16 00:28:00
NEW & NOTABLE: PRISON BREAK (8PM FOX, GlobalTV in Canada) Just how jam-packed with surprise twists and shocking deaths is tonight’s two-hour PRISON BREAK series finale? It almost had us wondering why we stopped watching two season ago. Well, until we remembered, oh right… Sara’s head in a box! NUMB3RS (10PM CBS) Good News: Special guest star James Callis proves there is in fact life after BATTLESTAR GALACTICA. Bad News: We’re not so sure Callis is stretching things by playing a manipulative guru who favors female followers. FARRAH’S STORY (9PM NBC) Tonight’s special chronicles Farrah Fawcett’s battle with cancer. In case you’ve missed the coverage in US WEEKLY, IN TOUCH, THE NATIONAL ENQUIRER, PEOPLE, HELLO, OK, STAR magazine, etc…
Tonight’s TV Addictions: May 14, 2009
2009-05-14 22:46:00
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING: UGLY BETTY (8PM ABC, CityTV in Canada) If it’s sweeps, it must be time for wedding fever! Which explains why there are not one but two proposals tonight. SMALLVILLE (8PM CW) When Tess and Lois clash, expect the unexpected. The eight-season finale also features Oliver stepping in when Clark seems kinda reluctant to kill Doomsday. PARKS & RECREATION (8:30PM NBC, 9PM CityTV in Canada) Frankly, I don’t think you should be able to tout something as a “season” finale unless you’ve aired at least 13 episodes, but hey, that’s just me. Anyway, this disappointing series — which managed to pick up a renewal for no reason other than it’s pedigree — wraps up with Andy’s first gig since he broke his legs in the pit. (That probably means something to the four of you still watching.) GREY’S ANATOMY (9PM ABC, CTV in Canada) The two-hour, fifth-season finale might just as well be called “Will They Or Won’t They?” as...
Tonight’s TV Addictions: May 13, 2009
2009-05-13 23:08:00
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING: THE NEW ADVENTURES OF OLD CHRISTINE (8:30PM CBS) Apparently, all the good guys really are either married or gay. How else to explain why Christine winds up bringing an obnoxious date to Richard’s rehearsal dinner in an attempt to prove to him that she’s a-okay with his upcoming nuptials. LOST (9PM ABC, “A” in Canada) Viewing advice for tonight’s fifth season finale: Sit yourself down with a pillow firmly planted in your lap. It will save you the pain from the inevitable jaw-dropping game-changer of an ending. Trust us. AMERICAN IDOL (9PM FOX, CTV in Canada) Somebody not named Adam Lambert says goodbye. NEW & NOTABLE: TIME WARP (8PM Discovery) Deadly snakes and sumo wrestlers are observed. Hopefully not at the same time. LAW & ORDER: CI (8PM NBC) Wheeler and her partner, Det. Zack Nichols (Jeff Goldblum) investigate the stabbing of an artist. Turns out everybody is a critic. I DIDN’T KNOW I WAS PREGNANT (9PM TLC) Proving...
Tonight’s TV Addictions: May 12, 2009
2009-05-13 00:20:00
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING: AMERICAN IDOL (8PM FOX, CTV in Canada) The top 3 finalists sing two songs each. Translation: It would probably behoove FRINGE fans to set their PVR/DVR for a few extra minutes in order to accommodate the inevitable AMERICAN IDOL overrun. FRINGE (9PM FOX, CTV in Canada) After JJ Abrams single-handidly revitalized the STAR TREK franchise with a 72.5 million dollar record-breaking opening weekend, Leonard Nimoy returns the favor by beaming down to FRINGE to play the mysterious and thus far unforeseen founder of Massive Dynamics Dr. William Bell. 90210 (9PM CW, Global in Canada) Annie Mills Graduate! Annie Mills Gradu… err… sorry, we’re just practicing our chant since tonight marks our first West Beverly High prom in quite some time. NEW & NOTABLE: THE BIGGEST LOSER (8PM NBC, E! in Canada) In the season finale, a biggest loser becomes a really big winner when they’re crowned champion and awarded a really big cheque. THE MENTALIST...
Tonight’s TV Addictions: May 11, 2009
2009-05-11 23:22:00
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING: THE BIG BANG THEORY (8PM CBS, CTV in Canada) Leave it to Leonard and Penny to come to terms about their feelings for each other just in time for Leonard to leave for a three-month long science trip. GOSSIP GIRL (8PM CW) Get ready for GOSSIP GIRL’s version of THAT 80’s show when Serena’s predicament causes Lily to flashback to her younger days. GREEK (8PM ABC Family) The campus is abuzz about a new visiting professor played by Helen Slater. Well, duh, she’s SuperGIrl! HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER (8:30PM CBS, E! in Canada) Barney thinks he can talk his way out of a speeding ticket, This we gotta see as you would not believe how often the boys in blue don’t consider rushing home to catch an episode of LOST as a valid excuse for going a wee bit over the speeding limit. Seriously, what is up with that!? CASTLE (10PM ABC) Castle discovers some extremely unsettling information about Beckett’s past. Turns out, she prefers Grisham! NE...
Tonight’s TV Addictions: May 10, 2009
2009-05-10 21:58:00
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING: THE SIMPSONS (8PM FOX, Global in Canada) Considering THE SIMPSONS is going on twenty years, we’re certainly not about to begrudge them the occasional “Help we’re running out of ideas here!” episode, with tonight’s trip to the manicurist for Marge and Lisa sparking flights of fancy about Queen Elizabeth, Snow White, and Lady MacBeth. FAMILY GUY (9PM FOX, Global in Canada) Unfortunately, the same can’t be said for FAMILY GUY, which in only their eighth season, really has no excuse for tonight’s Stephen King inspired tale. That said, since Seth MacFarlane and Co. are skewering three of our all-time favorite movies — Stand By Me, Misery and The Shawshank Redemption — we’re gonna go ahead and give them a pass on this one. DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES (9PM ABC, CTV in Canada) The word on Wisteria Lane is “Deception,” with tonight’s installment having Bree lying to Orson, Katherine lying to Mike, Susan...
Tonight’s TV Addictions: May 8, 2009
2009-05-08 22:49:00
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING: DOLLHOUSE (9PM FOX, Global in Canada) Just as DOLLHOUSE starts to get really interesting, along comes the first season finale; Putting a swift end to Ballard’s investigation, Alpha’s obsession with Echo and worst of all, one of the Actives — who as it turns out — is about to become de-active, and fast. Gulp! REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER (10PM HBO) How does Seth MacFarlane, television’s most prolific writer/ producer/ voice artist/ millionaire playboy/ hulu pitchman unwind at the end of a busy week? By sitting down with Bill Maher to promote FAMILY GUY, AMERICAN DAD and THE CLEVELAND SHOW of course. NEW & NOTABLE: HAPPY FEET (8PM ABC) Or as we like to call it, the worst Best Animated Feature Oscar winner EVER. PRISON BREAK (8PM FOX, Global in Canada) Michael must choose between Lincoln or Sara. Our advice — considering Lincoln is the one who got Michael into this whole prison mess to begin with — “Team Sara” all the w...
Tonight’s TV Addictions: May 7, 2009
2009-05-07 21:24:00
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING: UGLY BETTY (8PM ABC, City in Canada) The Karate Kid turns to Hilda for help in his run for office, while a member of the Meade dynasty is kidnapped even as Mode’s fate hangs in the balance. NEW & NOTABLE: PARKS AND RECREATION (8:30PM NBC, 9PM City in Canada) Leslie makes a lasting impression at a banquet honoring her mom. Not a good one, mind you… GREY’ S ANATOMY (9PM ABC, CTV in Canada) Remember when the Chief’s niece was hospitalized before her prom back in season 2? Tonight, it’s a group of college students who wind up at Seattle Grace following a car accident that occurs on the way to their graduation ceremony. On, and there’s much, much talk of Meredith and Derek’s upcoming wedding. THE OFFICE (9PM NBC, Global in Canada) You know, if there’s one person on this planet you’d expect not to know that disco is dead, it’s Michael Scott. Tonight, he proves that to be the case by bringing dance music to the office. SUPERNATURAL ...
Tonight’s TV Addictions (Twitter Style): May 4, 2009
2009-05-04 23:16:00
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING: THE BIG BANG THEORY (8PM CBS, CTV in Canada) Says @indybyteman, “THE BIG BANG THEORY is the most consistently funny show on TV. Geek centric without being condescending. And Penny rocks.” Adds @thetvaddict: Sure, Penny’s cool and all, but what’s up with her taste in men. First Leonard, and now tonight Stuart? I think you’d agree that she can do better.” GREEK (8PM ABC Family) Says @laiq, “Because it’s a great show.” Adds @thetvaddict: Agreed, and tonight’s episode which may-or-may-not have Max getting down on one knee, and Rebecca taking a walk on the wild side is no exception. GOSSIP GIRL (8PM CW) Says @moviedo, “HEY, will watching GOSSIP GIRL ’cause I’m obsessed and because I fear Blair Waldorf will come after me if I don’t.” HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER (8:30PM CBS, E! in Canada) Says @thetelevixen, “I’ll be watching HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, because a) it&rsquo...
Tonight’s TV Addictions: May 1, 2009
2009-05-01 21:31:00
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING: DOLLHOUSE (9PM FOX, Global in Canada) Although word on the street internet is that tonight’s guest appearance by FIREFLY’s Alan Tudyk as the mysterious designer of the Dollhouse coinciding with the big ‘Alpha’ reveal is no coincidence, we’re going to go out on a limb and say, “Yes, in fact, it is.” Why? Because everybody knows that Agent Paul Ballard would make for a far-cooler Alpha. Plus, that twist would have the added benefit of finally giving the woefully-underused Tamoh Penikett something interesting to do. NEW & NOTABLE: WIFE SWAP (8PM ABC) Paging Child Protective Services Line 1. A family on tonight’s WIFE SWAP does not allow their kids to watch TV or go online. Seriously, what’s up with that? FLASHPOINT (9PM FOX, Global in Canada) When a student brings a gun to school to carry out revenge against some bullies who pushed him too far, this TV Addict is left asking: When will kids learn that ...
Tonight’s TV Addictions: April 30, 2009
2009-04-30 23:02:00
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING: UGLY BETTY (8PM ABC, City in Canada) In honor of UGLY BETTY returning to ABC tonight after a far too long five week hiatus, this TV Addict thought, who better to get to tease tonight’s episode than Michael Urie himself; Who was kind, nay, awesome enough to send this direct tweet to theTVaddict, “She’s back! Betty’s all new! Marc gets into Christina’s sex life! What?! How?! Why?! Directed by Richard Heus (dir of Mode After Hours).” PARKS AND RECREATION (8PM ABC, City in Canada) Andy (Chris Pratt) plans a surprise for Ann (Rashida Jones). One which probably doesn’t involve picking up and moving to a small Colorado town called Everwood. But hey, a TV Addict can dream, can’t he? THE OFFICE (9PM NBC, Global in Canada) While we’re not really sure what to expect from the denizens of Dunder Mifflin on “Casual Friday,” we’re kinda hoping it involves Dwight Schrute and some sort of BATTLESTAR ...
Tonight’s TV Addictions: April 29, 2009
2009-04-29 22:35:00
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING: PRESIDENTIAL PRESS CONFERENCE (8PM ABC, CBS, NBC) In honor of LOST’s momentous 100th episode, President Obama will finally reveal what the real deal is with that four toed statue! Okay, in all seriousness, this evening’s Presidential Press Conference has the President fielding reporters’ questions on his 100th day in the White House. But come’on, if there is one guy who would be able to get LOSTerminds Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse to explain things, would it not be the President of the United States…. LOST (9PM ABC, “A” in Canada) …Instead, LOST fans will have to settle for Daniel Faraday, who in honor of the series’ 100th episode, will disclose what he knows about the island. So be sure to keep your fingers (and four toed statues) crossed that Faraday’s disclosure actually comes with some answers. Of course this being LOST, we wouldn’t recommend holding your breath… AMERICAN IDO...
Tonight’s TV Addictions: April 28, 2009
2009-04-28 23:17:00
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING: AMERICAN IDOL (8PM FOX, CTV in Canada) The remaining five interpret songs popularized by the Rat Pack. FRINGE (8PM CBS, Global in Canada) Now far be it from us to tell Olivia, Peter and Walter how to do their job, but maybe after they look into tonight’s serial-killer-of-the-week they wouldn’t mind taking a look at this whole swine flu thing. We’re just sayin’ 90210 (9PM CW, Global in Canada) And the #1 sign May sweeps has begun: Naomi’s never before discussed big sis surprises everyone by returning to town. NEW & NOTABLE: NCIS (8PM CBS, Global in Canada) Because it’s never too early for a little fall TV preview, Chris O’Donnell and LL Cool J drop by NCIS giving us an early look at next fall’s NCIS spinoff which takes place in the NCIS Office of Special Projects in Los Angeles. THE MENTALIST (9PM CBS) It’s the ultimate witness protection program #fail when a mobster is murdered. WITHOUT A TRACE (10...
Tonight’s TV Addictions: April 27, 2009
2009-04-27 23:01:00
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING: THE BIG BANG THEORY (8PM CBS, CTV in Canada) Just how funny is tonight’s installment of THE BIG BANG THEORY which this TV Addict had the pleasure of seeing at Paley Fest ‘09? Here’s all you need to know: Hookers! Hotels! and Howard (Wolowitz) CHUCK (8PM NBC, CityTV in Canada) In the season 2 finale, yes NBC, you heard us correctly — SEASON finale — Chuck must spring into action on Ellie and Awesome’s wedding day to save his sister from evil Fulcrum forces and Steve Jobs wannabe Ted Roark (Chevy Chase). GOSSIP GIRL (8PM CW) Georgina Sparks (Michelle Trachtenberg) returns. Her mission: To liven up tonight’s been-there-done-that rivalry between Chuck and Nate for Blair’s affection. HEROES (9PM NBC, 10PM Global in Canada) It’s Nathan versus Sylar in this third season finale and we have a feeling that unlike season one, a parking meter isn’t gonna do Sylar in (or at least we hope it won’t.) NEW & NO...
Tonight’s TV Addictions: Sunday April 26, 2009
2009-04-26 17:56:00
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING: THE SIMPSONS (8PM FOX, Global in Canada) Proving those pesky Simpsons have all the luck, Marge gets hooked on a sauna she FINDS in her basement. Whereas the last discovery we found in our basement was a leaky one that ended up costing us a whole lotta D’oh! FAMILY GUY (8PM FOX, Global in Canada) Further evidence that actual talent is not a prerequisite for providing a guest voice on the Seth MacFarlane laugher comes Wentworth Miller and Chace Crawford who lend their voice to tonight’s episode playing high school students (Further cementing our theory is next week’s special guest star Lauren Conrad.) DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES (9PM ABC, CTV in Canada) ZZZZZzzzz…. sorry, what’s that? Last week’s tribute to Edie is finally over? Phew. BROTHERS & SISTERS (10PM ABC, Global in Canada) Growing tired of waiting for Tommy’s return, Julia takes a long hard look at her future. Which we’re just gonna go ahead and say, doe...
Tonight’s TV Addictions: April 24, 2009
2009-04-24 22:55:00
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING: DOLLHOUSE (9PM FOX, Canada) Tonight, Echo, Sierra and Adelle must deal with a foe far more sinister than the mysterious Alpha: The sinking ship that is PRISON BREAK as a lead-in (thanks to @FoxTelevision for the inspiration) NEW & NOTABLE: GHOST WHISPERER (8PM CBS, CTV in Canada) When a soap opera shoots scenes in Grandview, a young ghost gets restless and haunts the cast causing trouble on the set. Get it… Young! Restless! Thank you, thank you, I’m here all night! HOWIE DO IT (8PM NBC) Tonight’s episode description has “Howie annoying his interview subjects.” Finally telling it like it is. EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS (8PM CW) Everybody hates… having a girlfriend. Or at least Chris does after discovering that having one means sacrificing most of his free time. ESCAPE TO CHIMP EDEN (9PM Animal Planet) Sure, it sounds fun, until you remember that Chimp Eden doesn’t get cable DATELINE (9PM Animal Planet) In a super-...
Tonight’s TV Addictions: Thursday April 23, 2009
2009-04-23 23:15:00
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING: SMALLVILLE (8PM ABC, City in Canada) Lois pretends she is a superhero to secure an exclusive interview…. AH HA! So that’s how E!’s Kristin Dos Santos does it! PARKS AND RECREATION (8:30PM NBC, CityTV in Canada) Leslie invites a reporter to cover her park project, but the resulting article isn’t what she had in mind. You know, kind of like the early reviews for PARKS AND RECREATION. SUPERNATURAL (9PM CW) Getting our vote for the best episode title of the season (and there’s been no shortage of great ones courtesy of Kripke) comes “Jump the Shark,” which features Sam and Dean agreeing to meet with a 19 year old man named Adam who claims to be John Winchester’s long lost son. GREY’S ANATOMY (9PM ABC, CTV in Canada) George, who we’re fairly sure has clocked, like what, four minutes of screen time this season outshines Alex in trauma surgery. Awkward. 30 ROCK (9:30PM NBC, CityTV in Canada) Good News:...
Tonight’s TV Addictions: April 22, 2009
2009-04-22 21:52:00
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING: SCRUBS (8PM ABC, City in Canada) Who me jealous? Nah, we’re totally cool that tonight’s episode of SCRUBS features a first ever cameo for Zap2it.com’s Korbi Gosh. I mean the girl works hard, and if anybody deserves her fifteen minutes of fame it’s…… oh who are we kidding!?!? We’re soooo jealous! Clearly SCRUBS showrunner Mr. Bill Lawrence has yet to hear the buzz from our recent appearance playing “Audience Member #25″ on a recent visit to the set of GLEE. How else to explain why his people have yet to call our people! I mean, aside from the fact that it would probably help if we actually had people! BETTER OFF TED (8PM ABC, City in Canada) What’s worse than Ted inadvertently deleting himself from Veridian’s system? How about ABC purposely deleted BETTER OF TED from their schedule. AMERICAN IDOL (9PM FOX, CTV in Canada) In between commercials, pointless banter, more commercials and the res...
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