What's Playing in the Media Room - December 8th 2010

The first thing I'd like to talk about today was Glee last night, the more I think about it, the more I didn't like the episode. I know I know, I'm not a heartless bastard, I really enjoyed the last 10 or so minutes, very heartfelt. It was sad, it was joyful. But for the previous 50 minutes, I wasn't entertained at all, I didn't like it at all.  I love the Brittany character, but I love the Brittany character in the back row of the Glee club where she mumbles some of the greatest lines ever said on television, ''I was pretty sure Dr. Pepper was a dentist.'', ''She's the one they made me talk to when they found out I was keeping that bird in my locker.'', ''Did you know that dolphins are just gay sharks?... Yeah.'' Classic stuff.  She often mumbles so low that you have to rewind the show to re-hear the golden line.  Outside of her classic lines, I really don't find the character all that interesting.  The fact they turned her into a child last night; I didn't find interesting.  When you first find out that she still believes in Santa, it's cute, it's funny but then it quickly goes down from there.  The initial shock of Sue dressing up as the Grinch was funny and I thought it was cute when Becky put on the fake antlers, but it was going down a very predictable route.  I get it, Sue has a soft centre and plays a heartless bitch on the outside, but time after time she does the right thing in the end.  I started to think a few weeks back how Glee is really starting to bore me because it's getting every so predictable week after week.  Between the horrible themed episodes and how predictable it's getting, I really have to wonder why I"m still watching the show.  I was surprised when Finn broke up with Rachel because I was pretty sure that he ended it with her a few weeks ago.  But I guess like a famous Rachel before her they were just on a break.

When I first looked at tonight's schedule it looked out of wack to me and I couldn't figure it out.  I had to go to the The Futon Critic to take a look at the Fall Grid to see what's missing.  There is no Law & Order on tonight of any kind, plus there really isn't anything on at 10:00.  Yes, that's right I count The Defenders now as really nothing on.  There are several shows this season I look at and think, "Oh, it's so sad, why does anyone still watch you, everyone know you aren't going to make it to 2011-2012."
The Middle - 8:00 - ABC - Season 2 Episode 10

Episode Title: A Simple Christmas

While Frankie's parents Tag and Pat visit for Christmas, Mike is less than thrilled. To make matters worse, the Hecks have a disagreement with them over Frankie's idea on how to celebrate the holiday without exchanging presents.


Survivor:Nicaragua - 8:00 - CBS - Season 21 Episode 13

Episode Title: Not Sure Where I Stand

A contestant must choose between two alliances.

I can't wait to see the thrown down that comes after the two biggest losers the show has ever had left last week.
The Sing-Off - 8:00 Two Hours - Season 2 Episode 2

Episode Title: Season 2, Episode 2

The eight remaining groups collaborate on a performance of a Kings of Leon song; individual group performances.

Eight groups?  From what I can tell, this thing is supposed to be over by Christmas.  Oh darn I say, Oh Darn.

Human Target - 8:00 - Fox - Season 2 Episode 3

Episode Title: The Return of Babtiste

To rescue a friend of Ilsa's, Chance must break his mortal enemy, Baptiste, out of a Russian prison.

I really should get this and catch up, the cast looks damn good on this and I think it'll be better then I think it'll be.

Better With You - 8:30 - ABC - Season 1 EPisode 10

Episode Title: Better With Christmas Crap

Maddie and Mia try to come up with excuses as to why they can't attend their family's annual trip to the lake house for Christmas, knowing well that their parents will try to guilt them into coming if they can't make it.

One of those shows that won't make it to next season.

Modern Family - 9:00 - ABC - Season 2 Episode 10

Episode Title: Dance Dance RElevation

A School dance is coming up and it will be a first for Luke and Manny. But, Jay and Phil think this is a big deal and it turns into an eventful day at the mall. Claire tells Gloria she doesn't need her help with planning the dance with the parents' dance committee. Cam and Mitchell are surprised when Lily doesn't seem to be making friends on the playground.

Does anyone else think that this season has been horribly inconsistant?

Criminal Minds - 9:00 - CBS - Season 6 Episode 10

Episode Title: What Happens at Home...

The BAU travels to New Mexico to assist local authorities in apprehending a serial killer who is garroting women in a gated community. Agent Ashley Seaver, an FBI cadet with a troubled past, assists with the case.


Hell`s Kitchen - 9:00 - FOX - Season 8 Episode 14

Episode Title: HK8: Day Fourteen

The remaining four chefs compete again following the previous week's non-elimination. Chef Ramsay sends two chefs home, leaving the final two.

Is it me or is there a season of Hell's Kitchen on tv ALL THE TIME!

Cougar Town - 9:30 - ABC - Season 2 Episode 10

Episode Title: The Same Old You

Jules tries to help Bobby by fixing his boat and getting it back to the water, to boost his confidence. Meanwhile, Ellie tries to look-up some dirt on Grayson and ends up finding out a hilarious fact about his past. Kristen grows jealous of Travis and Laurie connection, and Bobby tries to qualify for a golf tournament with Andy's help.

Has anyone else noticed the opening credits and how they change every week?


The Defenders - 10:00 - CBS - Season 1 Episode 10

Episode Title: Nevada v. Dennis

Nick and Pete team up to see if they can get charges dropped when a man is caught carrying guns with the serial numbers filed off. An ADA asks Nick to help his sister save a bear from being euthanized.


Tonight all I've got is Survivor, Modern Family and Cougar Town.