I don't know what I'd do without my DVR. Seriously, it has been saving me from having to watch episodes online since there are so many shows this fall that I wanted to at least check out. I'm going to go through, day by day, of what shows I've checked out, continued to watch, etc. Also, some of these shows have already started the season previous to this week. However, I figured it would be easier for me to just talk about them all once they all started. This will give you a little more insight of my personal tastes. Feel free to disagree with my opinion for it is just my humble one. Enjoy!Monday
House - FOX
Phil and I are SO happy House is finally back on! We just love this show! However, having the entire 2 hour season premiere in the rehab? Really? I mean, I understand it was all about more character building for House, but it was just weird not having him at the hospital at all. It did keep our attention and we're excited for the rest of the season.
How I Met Your Mother - CBS
I've seen this show a handful of times and the rest of my family really likes this show. I didn't catch the season finale earlier this year, but I was still able to follow the show. I just love the cast together and this show it just really really funny! This is good since most of the shows we are watching this fall are dramas. We love to laugh and this show definitely delivers. Plus, Phil sympathized with Ted and thinks that's how his first day as a college professor would probably go ;)
Two And A Half Men - CBS
Monday must be comedy night for us. My dad really likes this show and I wasn't really into it until I went to visit my parents over the summer. In the week I was there, I watched about 10 episodes and now I'd like to see where the story goes. It does have a lot of sex humor, but it's still pretty funny overall.
The Big Bang Theory - CBS
Another show my folks like that I didn't really know much about. Then I was watching Veronica Mars online this summer and I'd get these ads in between segments about this show. Finally, I decided to check it out and loved it! I think I just love how nerdy the guys are because it reminds me of my wonderful hubby ;) Either way, it's pretty good!
Gossip Girl - CW
I know several people who love this show. I watched the season premiere last week, and I followed part of the story. However, overall I wasn't super impressed. I may have to watch previous seasons to become emotionally involved. Until then, I won't really be watching the new season since I don't get it.
Castle - ABC
Oh my! I originally heard about this show from miss co-worker lady ma'am. The season was far enough along that I had to watch episodes online (which I don't usually like to do unless I have to). However, this show is totally worth it! In her words "it's like one of those cop, detective shows with lots of good humor and a sexy leading man". Boy was she right! It's super witty and still has the intense parts that make it interesting the entire episode. I even got Phil into it so we watched the season finale together. It's only in it's second season, but I'm hoping it runs for a long time :)
Jay Leno Show - NBC
I've always loved Jay Leno. Phil complained that it's pretty much the Tonight Show at 9 pm. Since I like the Tonight Show, I don't mind it. However, with all the other shows we DVR, we usually end up missing it. We may end up having to DVR this as well. Either way, if you like Jay Leno, you'll like this!
I kind of wish TLC would bring back The Little Couple. I really liked that show this summer! Has anyone heard if it'll come back or not?
Also, I don't know when Little People, Big World is scheduled to come back, but I'll be excited when it does! Also, I'm pretty sure I'm one of the few people in the world that isn't into Dancing with the Star, So You Think You Can Dance, and American Idol. I don't know why, but they just don't hold my interest as well.
I promise this is the last thing... who else thinks it's silly that they have Jon & Kate Plus 8 reruns before the new episodes. Is this supposed to make us stay interested by showing us how things used to be? I hate to say it because I used to love the show, but I think it's time to consider letting it go. It's just too heartbreaking to watch anymore.
Tuesday
The Biggest Loser - NBC
I love love love this show. I always get extremely motivated to work out too ;) I haven't been keeping up with the seasons, but this one seems really good. I also like that 2 of the contestants are from Oklahoma! lol However, I won't lie. Shay is going to get on my last nerve. Yes, she had a rough childhood and yes it's a lot to handle emotionally. However, you can't bring up your drug-addicted mother every time. It makes you look pitiful. Plus, she had no reason to go after Julio. I almost cried when I saw Julio's number this week! I knew he could do it and it made me so excited. I'm sure being able to call home helped everyone this week. It was also really funny watching the premiere with Mr. Phil. I have two Biggest Loser workout DVDs that have Jillian, Bob and Kim Lyons (who is no longer on the show). They're always joking and smiling and things like that on the videos. When they started bleeping Jillian's words, Phil said "She doesn't do that on the DVD!!" HAHAHA How else are you going to motivate and push people to keep going? Anyways, good good show for sure!
NCIS - CBS
I'm so glad this show is back on. I can't remember what first got me on this show, but now I can't get enough! I usually watch reruns on USA, but now I have new episodes too! I won't lie, I have a slight crush on Gibbs ;) Don't ask me what it is, but I love that man! The whole episode I kept telling Phil "Gibbs is going to save them. Don't worry, Gibbs is coming!", etc. We're both excited about the upcoming season. However, I don't think we'll be watching NCIS:Los Angeles. I don't know if it's the Chris O'Donnell/LL Cool J mix or what, but it just isn't appealing to me right now. Besides, how do you top Gibbs?!
the forgotten - ABC
I was pretty unsure about this the first half of the episode, but now I'm a little more optimistic. I just didn't get why a group of volunteers, (whether they had personal tragedies in their lives or not), would do something like this. Phil enjoyed the show the entire time. Like I said, I wasn't too keen on it, but now I'll definitely be checking it out to see how it goes.
The Good Wife - CBS
So this show was different from what I though it would be. I understood from the promos that it involved a political figure caught in an affair. However, I didn't think he would be going to jail off the bat and she would have to go back to work. In fact, I must have missed the part in the beginning about him going to jail. I saw them at the press conference and the next thing I new, she was in a meeting about trial assignments. I started to wonder if it was the same show or not. I enjoyed parts of the show, but not enough to make this a permanent DVR show just yet. If I stay interested for the next 2-3 shows, I will probably make sure it is recorded. If not, I definitely have plenty of other shows to keep up with ;)
18 Kids & Counting! - TLC
I know some people really don't like the Duggars. However, I just really enjoy this show and I love how they really focus on Christian values. I feel some of them are taken to extremes, but that doesn't take away from my opinion of them just being good, down-to-earth people. Also, it is true, Michelle is pregnant again which will not only make 19 kids but it also makes their new child a few months younger than their first grandchild. Strange, yes, but if they are caring for each and every one of their children, I think they can have as many as they want. They don't use credit cards, they're not in debt, they're not wasteful and they are just trying to live their lives as best they can.
It's pretty weird not watching The Hills this season, but I just don't feel right about it. This is Laguna Beach MTV. The show was supposed to follow Lauren, not Lauren and then whoever would make it interesting if and when Lauren decides to leave.
Wednesday
Mercy - NBC
I think Phil kinda of liked this one whereas I didn't really care for it. The problem is, it's like a mixture of all the medical shows you can think of... Grey's Anatomy, E.R., Scrubs, etc. It had serious moments, funny moments and sexy moments. You would think that would make a good show, but I felt it didn't transition very well. It came across as they were trying too hard to be everything without really giving a reason for switching. Plus, I've never been a big Michelle Trachtenberg fan. Phil is going to watch it one more time, but I may just skip it. I guess we'll see.
Glee - FOX
Another LOVE! I haven't seen humor like this since Arrested Development which makes me super super happy. I don't know how long this show will stay, but I hope for awhile. Part of it may be because I was in choir/show choir when I was in school. Anyways, you should at least check it out once. Plus, the choir director's wife is faking being pregnant since she doesn't know how to tell him she's not. It's pretty funny ;)
Eastwick - ABC
I saw a promo where it was like Sex and the City meets (insert witch show here). I wasn't really interested until I heard that. Well, it wasn't really amazing, but I'm definitely giving it another shot next week. I just didn't understand what was going on most of the time. Hopefully that was done so you'll watch more and it'll start to make sense later.
Ghost Hunters - SyFy
If you didn't already know, I love everything about ghosts. I believe in ghosts, (and I'm happy to share my theory with anyone that would like to hear) so I find any shows about ghost hunting, encounters, etc. really interesting! I like Ghost Hunters better than Ghost Hunters International and there are a few other shows out there that are just ridiculous. The people on this show have families and day jobs and they're just interested in the paranormal like I am. They try to disprove instead of proving and they're very professional about everything. I really like watching this, but I can't if I'm home alone ;) Plus, I always score since they have about 2 old episodes before the new one shows. Love!
I may check out the pilots for Hank and The Middle but I haven't seen too much about them. Plus, some shows are one Wednesdays for a reason. I am also not too interested in Cougar Town and Modern Family, but if you enjoy any other these, let me know which one and why! I may just check it out.
Thursday
Survivor: Samoa - CBS
I actually don't really watch this. Phil and his family are really into it. I watched a little while it recorded last night, but I doubt I'll watch much this season.
FlashForward - ABC
Phil and I were hoping this would be interesting and boy did it deliver! This show kept us on our toes the entire time. We're really excited to see where the story line takes the characters. There was one part where a man caught on fire got too close to a semi-truck carrying a gas tank which made this huge, and cool, explosion. Phil liked it so much, he rewound the show to watch it explode again. Boys... ;) Definitely check this new show out!
Grey's Anatomy - ABC
Do I really need to say anything? lol I actually like to watch the season using Netflix so I don't have to wait an entire week to see what happens next. However, Netflix already has quite a waiting list so I cheated and went from Season 4 to the season finale from earlier. Here's a major spoiler..... I really wanted Izzie to die. I'm sorry, but I really loved George. Plus, Katherine Heigl was talking about how she and her husband are adopted a little girl so I figured that meant she was going on hiatus for awhile. *sigh* Oh well... let's see where this season takes us huh? :)
SNL Weekend Update Thursday - NBC
Phil and I both enjoyed watching Weekend Update since it's one of our favorite segments on SNL. However, with two shows already recording, something had to give. So unfortunately, we'll have to miss this :(
Parks and Recreation - NBC
I didn't watch the first season of this, but I was not very impressed with it when it started again this season. I usually like Amy Poehler's work but this just didn't seem to be pulled off as well as her other stuff. Well, with two shows already recording, it wasn't too hard to sacrifice this one.
The Office - NBC
I've seen episodes of The Office here and there, but I've never really kept up with it very much. This is another one my brother especially likes. Well, since the time slot is open, we decided to record this show. It hasn't let us down yet! I'm sure being employed in an office right now makes it a little easier to relate to as well ;)
Community - NBC
I've seen lots of mixed reviews about this show, but I really like it! Joel McHale is a hoot and a half and it's always good to see Chevy Chase. There are slow parts from time to time, but overall we both really like this show! Give it a chance people
I've never be a huge fan of Private Practice so that's not really on this list. I'm also not too interested in The Mentalist. However, if you watch either of these and think I should check them out, feel free to tell me about it!
Friday
Monk - USA
It's kind of sad to think it's the last season for Monk. I've really enjoyed this show and I'm pretty confident it will end with him solving his wife, Trudy's murder. Phil will watch it if I am but never really got into this show. I always enjoy this show though :)
Numb3rs - NBC
The season premiere is tonight and I'm very excited! I love how this show mixes intelligence with FBI/detective mystery. This is always a crowd pleaser in my family and I highly recommend this show!
There are several other shows I've just never really thought to watch. If there's one you like on Friday nights, tell me about it! I don't mind checking out shows if they are recommended.
Also, there is a special on PBS next Friday (8/2). Yes, I know it's PBS, but they interviewed the director on the Today show this morning and it looked really interesting. It's called National Parks:America's Best Idea. If nothing else, you get to see 53 of the 58 National Parks that are just breathtaking :)
Saturday
There isn't usually anything that I record unless it's a movie that I want to watch again later. Though sometimes I've recorded some HGTV shows, (I love Ask Genevieve, Color Splash and Design on a Dime), just in case I want to show Phil some cool ideas ;)
Sunday
Extreme Makeover:Home Edition - ABC
This show always makes me teary eyed. I just love the personal stories of these families and seeing them get everything they deserve! If you've never seen this, you should watch it at least once. It's very touching
Bridezillas - WE
Guilty pleasure. Sorry, but I just love how ridiculous some people are. I know your wedding should be a once in a lifetime thing, but my goodness! LOL
Brothers & Sisters - ABC
I haven't kept up with this show very well, but I'm hoping I won't be disappointed with the new season this year!
The Simpsons - FOX
I've liked this show for a long time. Some of the newer episodes are getting kinda weary, but I'll keep watching as long as they keep making them!
Army Wives - Lifetime
I have a friend from back in the day who just loves this show. I didn't watch the previous seasons, but I thought when I heard a new season was starting earlier this summer that I'd give it a shot. This is such a good show! I don't know what it is, but I just can't get enough of it! I still think I should watch the older seasons just so I have a better grasp on some of the events that have happened. Also, Claudia Joy being so weird and whiney about having diabetes was kind of annoying. I mean, I'm sure it'd be hard for me too, but she just took it too far. Anyways, I definitely recommend this show!
I used to watch Family Guy but I just don't like the newer episodes like I did the older ones. I don't know what it is, but I just stopped watching. That being said, I wasn't interested in checking out the spinoff The Cleveland Show.
Well, there you have it! I hope you enjoyed that and like I said, let me know if there are any that I should check out because I obviously love TV ;)
Peace to you,
"Virtual Insanity" by Jamiroquai
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