Update on TV shows

Prison Break - It's been a solid season. Not as good as the first 2 but not much is.

The Office - Easily the worst season the've done. That being said I still think it's one of the best shows on tv...just not by as much as it used to be.

House - Loving everything they've done so far. The story witht the new team has had some great moments.

Chuck - Started off slow but now I kind of like it. I get this show and Reaper on the CW confused though (guy working retail with a secret that he can't tell anyone, and has a goffy sidekick).

Heroes - I never loved Heroes but this season has kind of sucked so far for me. There are so many characters I can't stand.

It's Always Sunny in Philly - Continues to be one of the funniest shows on tv. It's a dirty Seinfeld that no one really knows about.

My Name is Earl - I think it's been OK but I've heard people say it sucks a bit. Some of the episodes have been quite hit or miss.

30 Rock - I didn't think I could like this show any more than I did last year but I'm quickly finding out that I was wrong. The last episode with David Schwimmer and Al Gore was one of the best they've done (I've actually heard some people say it was the worst they've done. WTF?)

Big Bang Theory - Really good for a sitcom with canned laughter.

Reaper - Good enough to stay on my DVR but not great or anything.

Dexter - Slowly becoming one of the best shows on tv.

Curb Your Enthusiasm - Pretty solid season (just finished up, although I haven't seen the finale yet.) "The N Word" was what I love about CYE, brought back the feeling of past seasons.

Californication - Finished season 1 and man oh man was this show great. I officially have high expectations for season 2. Every interaction Duchovny has with people on that show is magic.

South Park - Been my favorite season of the show since I don't know when. I lost a lot of love for it in seasons past with Trey and Matt bashing every person or show they don't like (I mean seriously, a full episode dedicated the Paris Hilton? C'mon guys.) But this season has relit a fire I had in me for this show.

Family Guy - Eh. This show has really gone down hill fast. I look forward to every episode but then I end up dissapointed. It makes me laugh every once in a while but I used to cry laughing at this show. Th past 2 episodes where Stewie and Lois try to kill each other have been God awful to me (I'm in the minority on that).

American Dad - So much better than Family Guy it's not even funny (or... I guess it is...)

Scrubs - One of my favorite shows ever. Last season was so bland that I wasn't looking forward to this season. It's been a lot better, but I'm glad it's the final season.

AND NOW THE CRAP...

Back to You - Gave it 3 episodes and stopped torturing myself.

K-ville - I just randomly quit this show.

Journeyman - I tried so hard to like this show but I gave up. The time traveling stuff was decent but the present stroyline was painful.

Cavemen - I actually watched 3 episodes of this show. Congratlate me on still being alive.

Carpoolers - I though I would like this show but the 3rd episode was so bad I just quit.

THE SHOW STILL ON THE EDGE...

Pushing Daisies - I liked this show at first but my God is it too cutesy or what? It's on my DVR waiting to get replaced when I run out of room (DVR erases the show by itself). So it's not up to me anymore if it stays. If it survives long enough and I find myself bored, it might get watched.

Other shows II

Here are my opinions on the other new shows so far.

K-ville - OK I guess. It's just kind of there.

Journeyman - I can't decide if this show is really boring or good. I watch the 1st 10 minutes and think about cutting it off. Then watch the rest and say, "eh, I'll give it another week."

House - 1st 2 episodes have of course been awesome. This show has passed Prison Break for 2nd in my current favs (Prison Break has been pretty good, not great though).

Reaper - Solid show. I won't stop watching but I won't tell people they have to go out of their way to see it.

Dexter - Great 1st episode, have yet to see the second (even though most fans it seemed saw the 1st 2 eps before it even started).

Curb Your Enthusiasm - Solid season so far I suppose (thats a lot of S's). I still feel a bit dissapointed because this show used to be a big deal to me.

Cavemen - Wasn't as bad as I was expecting...of course, I thought I would want to rip my eyes out of the sockets before I saw it so thats not saying much. I'll give it 2 weeks unless the next episode really bites (so, yeah, 2 episodes probably).

Carpoolers - Better than Cavemen (but so is a kick in the man bag). I'll give it my time until it's canceled.

Californication - The only new show that stands out. Well written, well acted, and David Duchovny is God. Please stay around Californication, please?

Pushing Daisies - Interesting concept and written very nicely. That all means it will last about 4 weeks. Chi McBride is in it so I have to watch it (even though not even Chi could carry The Nine to watchability.)

South Park - I know it's not the season premiere, but it's the 1st new episode in months. It was better than the last couple seasons have been for me.

Other shows

The Office - This is my favorite show. I have never not liked an episode. I really consider the 1st episode of the new year to be 2 episodes because its all they were. That being said, I liked the 1st episode (or 1st half) a lot, like I usually do. The 2nd episode (or 2nd half) was the worst episode of the show I've ever seen. It was still ok, but I have high expectations for a show this consistanly great. The preview for next week's episode appears to be good, but I'll see. This show has more than earned a free pass on one episode, but I hate that it was the 1st one of a new season.

Chuck - I was not really expecting much from this. It looked like it had potential but the thousands of previews really lowered my appreciation for it. The 1st episode was good though. It had some nice moments. The guy who plays Chuck is kinda acting a little too much like Jim from The Office though. Still, I'll give it another go. I think it could last 1 season.

Heroes - Man was I dissapointed with this one. I'm not the biggest Heroes guy (in fact I sometimes feel like I like this show less than any fan of it ever, even though I like it.) Hope it picks up and Sylar returns to kick some Hero ass.

My Name is Earl - Like Heroes, I feel like I am the fan of the show who likes it the least. It's always just been an OK to good show to me. This episode however was great. I liked it better than The Office (high expectations for that to low ones for this). I hope it keeps up.

The Big Bang Theory - Another show that I thought about watching, stopped thinking about it, then watched it anyway. Solid stuff for a 1st episode. I don't know, I see it getting cancelled after about half a season (I hope not).

Back to You - Man was this show bad. I mean, they already have a storyline going and then they throw in the kid? Ugh. I never give up on a show after one episode (do to every pilot usually being awful. Look at some of your favorite shows and watch the pilot. It is always the worst my friends.) I'll keep watching but if it continues its awfulness then I'm out. This will be canceled soon.

Shows I have on DVR but have yet to watch: K-ville(1st and 2nd ep), Journeyman, House, and Reaper.

Prison Break Season 3 Premiere

When the 2nd season started, I have to admit, I wasn't looking forward to it. I thought there was no way they could pull off a season that even remotely matched the 1st one. Low and behold they put together some great TV. This year, I got those same feelings again as season 3 rolled around. I mean, no Kellerman? Needless to say, I loved the 1st episode. It just got the story rolling for what should be a great season. I'm still waiting for it to turn into Lost and start getting gradually worse, but that's the pessimist in me I suppose.

I DVR'ed K-Ville after PB. I don't know when I'm gonna check it out because it just doesn't feel like a great show. I don't know.

It's Always Sunny = It's Always Awesome...at least the 2nd episode was...

Solid start for It's Always Sunny in Philly this past Thursday. I wasn't loving the 1st episode (probably the worst one I've seent them do, which is still better than most garbage floating around now) but the 2nd was classic. Danny DeVito should be on acid 24/7. The guy from the Miller High Life commercials was great, too.