October 2008
As much as I like Kitchen Nightmares, it probably wasn't a good idea for me to watch the show with a bad case of heartburn, especially when the restaurant in question was an incredibly greasy greasy spoon. And yet, just for you, I did it.
Contrary to my own expectations, the powers that be at Supernatural decided against giving us another light and fun Halloween episode in favor of testing the Winchester boys.
One thing that Grey's Anatomy does so well when it's on its game (and it was tonight) is show with perfect clarity the relationship between what's going on inside a person to how they act toward others. And this week we got that in spades -- from the Chief, Hahn, Callie, Meredith, and the latest addition to Seattle Grace: Major Owen Hunt (Kevin McKidd), the new trauma chief.
Sigh. While this was yet another strong episode of The Office -- with three completely separate but well-tended plot threads -- I can't help feeling a little sad now that it's over, as this was episode six in Amy Ryan's six-episode guest arc. Hey Emmy voters, make sure you remember this next summer, 'K?
People, I am ready. Ready for Fang to either do a 180, or dissolve into the Kota tribe. Fang is pure poison right now, and the only excitement they can provide is in the form of redemption or infection. Either they blow me away by banding together and winning some challenges, or they need to merge with Kota, creating conflict and drama at Camp Happy. This self-destruction act on Survivor:Gabon is getting old.
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Sam Tyler continues to have his world rocked on Life on Mars. This week, he meets his mom, who is not quite how he remembered her. For one thing, she's got serious money troubles. For another thing, she's hot. But then, what woman isn't on this show?
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I've always liked Halloween episodes of television shows. I don't know why, but there's something about themed holiday episodes in general that works for me. Tonight's My Name is Earl wasn't the best Halloween show I've ever seen, but it had some good moments.
Tonight we raise a glass to 30 Rock, which six weeks and five Tina Fey-as-Sarah Palin Saturday Night Live sketches after its second straight Emmy win for best comedy, finally begins its third season. A sublime hour of Thursday comedy is now complete.
Important safety note tonight from CSI: Don't mess with a Colombian drug lord. Don't even know anyone who knows a Colombian drug lord. Or is his daughter.
Now that Kimmie has reverted to her old, snotty ways, Betty's good-natured character and business ethics are put to the test on Ugly Betty. Luckily she has a couple angels (Daniel and Jesse) on her shoulder to counteract the suavely thin demons (MarcManda) urging her to act against her better judgment.
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