What's playing in the media room - September 26th 2010

Happy Sunday Morning fellow tv fans...

It's been a long week, if you didn't watch any of the missed pilots last night.  Last night was a great night off from new programming.  The pvr has been cleared as much as I can clear it up, waiting for Mrs. Media Room to return from her diva weekend to do her part before I start deleting Oprahs to make room for another fun filled week.

Today is Dexter day and I can't wait...it's been a long time waiting after one of the greatest season finales I have ever watched.  Let's take a look at what else is on besides Dexter.

The Simpsons - 8:00 PM - Fox - Season 22 Episode 1

Episode Title: Elementary School Musical

Marge sends Lisa to a performing arts camp, where counselors and fellow campers inspire her to embrace her creative side; upon returning to Springfield, Lisa grows restless with her boring suburban lifestyle.  The Glee kids guest start in tonights episode.


Extreme Makeover: Home Edition - 8:00 PM - ABC - Season 8 Episode 1

Episode Title: Boys Hope
They'll build a crazy house and introduce it to the family and I get misty.  I couldn't take the emotional rollercoaster of this show and had to drop it a few years ago.


The Amazing Race - 8:30 PM - ABC - Season 17 Episode 1

Episode Title:  They don't Call It The Amazing Race for Nothin!

11 Teams travel the globe, including Bangladesh and the Arctic Circle in hopes of winning the grand prize.  Among the teams competiting are a pair of home shopping hosts, a capella singers and beach vollyball partners.  But the journey won't be easy as the contestests face challenge along the route. 

Another one I can't wait for, it's always amazing to see how the teams interact with the locals in other countries.

NOTE: It's football season so if you're going to pvr this, record it on ctv.  The CBS schedule typically gets messed up because of delays related to football and you end up only catching the last 15 minutes of The Amazing Race. Plus the premiere is 1.5 hours this season. 


The Cleveland Show - 8:30 - Fox - Season 2 Episode 1

Episode Title: Harder, Better, Faster, Browner

Cleveland takes struggling rapper Kayne West under his wing and together they write and record a new hit single.


Desperate Housewives - 9:00 PM - ABC - Season 7 Episode 1


Episode Title: Remember Paul?

Season 7 opens with Vanessa Williams joining the cast as Lynette’s rich friend Renee Perry, who makes an unexpected visit. And Paul Young (Mark Moses) returns with his new wife after his release from prison, and they move into Susan’s old house. Meanwhile, Susan is offered a job by the manager (Lainie Kazan) of the apartment building where she and Mike now live; the newly single Bree is tempted by her handyman (Brian Austin Green); and Carlos and Gaby are keeping secrets from each other.

Do people still watch this one?  I dropped it a loooong time ago.

Dexter - 9:00 PM - Showtime and TMN in Canada - Season 5 Episode 1

Episode Title: My Bad

We start off just minutes after last years finale and we find Dexter dealing with the aftermath of Rita’s murder and making a decision that will impact many of those in his circle of friends, relatives and coworkers. Meanwhile, Quinn concludes that Rita’s death doesn’t match Trinity’s MO, and steps up to help Debra in a time of trouble.

Oh baby, I'm counting the hours before I can watch this one.


Family Guy - 9:00 pm - Fox - Season 9 Episode 1

Episode Title: And Then There Were Fewer

The town of Quahog is invited to a mansion for a weekend getaway. When some murders happen, it turns into a real life murder mystery. “And Then There Were Fewer”


Boardwalk Empire  - 9:00 pm - HBO - Season 1 Episode 2

Episode Title: The Ivory Tower

Straight-laced, uptight Agent Nelson Van Alden investigates a crime which he feels has been pinned on a scapegoat, so pays a visit to Nucky and leaves convinced that the Treasurer is "as corrupt as the day is long." Nucky quickly does damage control, enlisting his brother, Sheriff Elias Thompson, to close ranks with their underlings. Meanwhile, in Chicago, Al Capone shows a local reporter what he thinks about accusations that Johnny Torrio was involved in the killing of local mobster "Big Jim" Colosimo. Back in Atlantic City, Nucky discusses the upcoming election with Commodore Louis Kaestner, his aging mentor, with whom he debates the women's vote issue. Later, before heading out for a night on the town, Nucky chews out an angry Arnold Rothstein over the phone, then meets privately with Margaret Schroeder, who asks him for help in providing for her children. As a long day ends, a traveling salesman named George Baxter, in town for a few days with an unwilling young beauty named Claudia, makes a startling discovery while on the road home to Baltimore.

Can't wait for this one either, damn Sundays got busy.

Rubicon - 9:00 - AMC - Season 1 Episode 10

Episode Title: In Whom We Trust

Will finally has a talk with Katherine Rhumor about API and it's connections to Tom Rhumor and Truxton Spangler. However, both may be in more trouble than they can handle.
This is really a show people NEED to be watching, smart and extremely well written.


Mad Men - 10:00 - AMC - Season 4 Episode 10

Episode Title: Hands and Knees

Betty is a bit unsettled when a surprise visitor stops at the Francis home.

Second last episode of this mega hit, enjoy it while you can.


Brothers & Sisters - 9:00 - ABC - Season 5 Episode 1

Episode Title: The Homecoming

This season picks up a year after the events of the previous season finale revealing what has happened since the events of "On The Road Again" such as whether Robert and Holly survived the car crash and how Saul is dealing with life after discovering he is HIV positive.
The hype for this one seems to be dying down as every year passes, rumor has it that this will be the last year for this family.


Bored to Death - 10:00 - HBO - Season 2 Episode 1

Episode Title: Escape from the Dungeon

Richard Antrem (Oliver Platt) hires Jonathan when he suspects his wife is having an affair; George gets a surprise at his urologist’s office; Ray begins his quest to win Leah back by creating a comic book; Jonathan balks at Stella’s request for an open relationship.

I understand this humor won't be for everyone, but if you've got the space on your pvr, do yourself a favor and watch this one.

Eastbound & Down 10:30 - HBO - Season 2 Episode 1

Episode Title: Chapter 8

Kenny discusses the fanfare for his comeback with Charros owner Sebastian Cisneros (Michael Peña), but the pitcher’s enthusiasm wanes after a surprise visit from Stevie brings depressing news from home.

This humor is really not for everyone, but damn this one if funny.  Loved the first season, rent it as it's only 6 episodes and you could power through it in a few hours.
It's a busy night for sure, what will I be watching?

Amazing Race, Dexter, Boardwalk Empire, Bored to Death and Eastbound and Down.

Enjoy your night!