Thoughts from the Media Room: Suburgatory

When I first watched the promo for this a few weeks back, I didn't think that this was something that I would enjoy. Then the night it aired, the reaction on Twitter seemed quite positive. So I thought it would be pretty good and looked forward to watching the pilot.  Twitter appears to have let me down here.

Premise:
The series follows a divorced father who decides to get away from New York City to the suburbs so he can give his 16-year-old daughter a better life. However, the move to suburbs has the daughter wondering if they just entered the world of The Stepford Wives after they see how 'perfect' their new locale is, right down to the neighbors who welcome them into the cul-de-sac. The series takes its title from the upcoming book by Linda Keenan.


These are no Suburbs I've ever been in before. Wow. I felt like I was watching a weird version of Clueless.

As I sit here, watching the cursor blink I can't even put what I just watched into words. Mrs. Media Room felt like we were watching a poor version of a Emma Stone movie. It was trying to be clever like other teenage comedy movies that star leading ladies. Clueless, Mean Girls and Easy A that came before it were critically acclaimed, clever and very well written. They were enjoyable by people of all ages because they spoke to everyone and anyone could relate.  Suburgatory was just awkward and the whole thing felt incredibly forced.

The relationship between father George and daughter Tessa felt genuine enough, I just couldn't stand the environment that they were living in for this show. Jane Levy as Tessa was actually quite good, she's angry and she's very witty and sarcastic. You could feel just how awkward high school was for her and just how out of place she was in this new world of plastic.

If these are the kind of shows that Cheryl Hines and Rex Lee are following their very successful turns in other shows, they are in some serious trouble.

It was a struggle to even get through the first episode, so I won't be able to get through a second and will be giving this a pass.

What's Playing in the Media Room - September 30th

A Gifted Man - 8:00 - ABC/Global - Season 1 Episode 2
Episode Title: In Case of All Hell Breaking Lose
Michael works double duty trying to save a pregnant personal friend he recently diagnosed with a brain tumor and a little boy with sickle cell disease.


Kitchen Nightmares - 8:00 - FOX - Season 5 Episode 2
Episode Title: Leone's
Chef Ramsay visits Leone’s Restaurant, a family-owned Italian eatery in Springfield, MA. Find out if Chef Ramsay’s advice and expertise can help keep the restaurant from sinking or if the restaurant’s woes will be too much for even Chef Ramsay to handle.


Nikita - 8:00 - The CW - Season 2 Episode 2
Episode Title: Falling Ash
While investigating an old corrupt Division program, P9, that seems to have resurfaced, Nikita and Michael run into Owen. He tells them he is searching for Dr. Joseph Mars, who is not only the mastermind behind P9, but also invented the Regimen and could help Owen wean himself off the dangerous drug. Michael is hesitant to trust Owen again but Nikita decides the three should join forces.


CSI:NY - 9:00 - CBS/CTV - Season 8 Episode 2
Episode Title: Keep It Real
When an awkward teen is found dead, the team discovers that his efforts to win a sexy punk rock chick's heart may have gone a step too far.


Dateline NBC - 9:00 Two Hours
Investigators search for a New Mexico mechanic who has been missing for eight years.


Fringe - 9:00 - FOX/CityTV - Season 4 Episode 2
Episode Title: One Night in October
As the victims of a highly intelligent serial killer "Over There" stack up, the Fringe Division "Over Here" is asked to assist. As the two sides tangle and innocent people remain at risk, the suspect's doppelganger "Over Here," a professor who teaches Forensic Psychology, is brought into the fold and forces the team to consider the notion of sending civilians to the other side.


Supernatural - 9:00 - The CW/CHCH - Season 7 Episode 2
Episode Title: Hello Cruel World
Castiel continues to struggle with the burdens that come with his new-fangled power. The broken wall in Sam's head causes him to have hallucinations, and he has difficulty discerning what's real and what's not. Bobby worries that Dean is beginning to stumble under the weight of fighting Castiel and keeping an eye on Sam.


20/20 - 10:00 - ABC
Elizabeth Vargas reports on Amanda Knox's appeals trial from Perguia, Italy.


Blue Bloods - 10:00 - CBS/CTV - Season 2 Episode 2
Episode Title: Friendly Fire
When Danny shoots a cop who failed to identify himself, he is put on modified assignment and must face an Internal Affairs investigation, which delves into his personal state of mind that day.


Repeat Rundown:
8:00 - Body of Proof(CityTV), Modern Family(ABC), Up All Night(NBC)
8:30 - Rick Mercer(CBC), Suburgatory(CBS), Whitney(NBC)
9:00 - Pan Am(ABC)


Other Shows Worth Mentioning:
10:00 - Ringer - Global Canada
10:00 - Haven - SYFY - Season Finale


Movies Worth Mentioning:


Tonight on the CBC:
8:00 - Ron James Show
9:00 - The Fifth Estate


Tonight on TLC:
9:00 - Say Yes To The Dress: Atlanta
10:00 - Four Weddings


A Look at Late Night:
Late Show: Karen Rontowski, Anne-Sophie Mutter performs.
Late Late Show: Seth Rogen, Judy Greer
Kimmel: Simon Cowell, Dancing With the Star couple, Gavin DeGraw - Repeat Episode
Tonight Show: Hugh Laurie, GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain, The Airborne Toxic Event performs.
Late Night: Claire Danes, Rev. Al Sharpton, Jeff Musial, Pearl Jam performs.


What's Playing in My Media Room:
10:00 - Blue Bloods

I've got a long night of clean off the pvr ahead of me.


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What's Playing in the Media Room - September 29th

Charlie's Angels - 8:00 - ABC - Season 1 Episode 2
Episode Title:Runaway Angels
The Angels infiltrate the fashion world to investigate a model's disappearance; Kate's ex is involved with the case.


Big Bang Theory - 8:00 - CBS - Season 5 Episode 3
Episode Title:The Pulled Groin Extrapolation
Amy and Leonard try to become better acquainted; Bernadette, Howard and Mrs. Wolowitz spend the weekend together.


Community - 8:00 - NBC - Season 3 Episode 2
Episode Title:Geography of Global Conflict
Senor Chang settles in with his new job as a Greendale Campus Security Officer, while Britta is dealing with issues of civil disobedience after her friend is taken hostage in a foreign country. Annie is taking part in the Model United Nations competition and asks for help from the group to defeat her "friend" Annie Kim.


The X Factor - 8:00 Two Hours - Fox - Season 1 Episode 4
Episode Title:Auditions Round 4
The live auditions in front of an audience of thousands come to close on THE X FACTOR. Don’t miss the unbelievable auditions as the judges make their final picks for the next global superstar or breakout music group to move on to “Boot Camp” and continue to compete for a $5 million recording contract with Syco/Sony Music. Find out who will bring the judges and audience to their feet and who will leave the stage in tears.


The Vampire Diaries - 8:00 - The CW - Season 3 Episode 3
Episode Title:The End of the Affair
While in Chicago with Klaus, Stephan runs into a vampire from his past, someone still interested in him after decades. In a flashback to 1920s Chicago, Stefan recalls a troubling chapter in his life. Following a tip, Damon and Elena follow the trail of Stefan and Klaus. Wondering what's happened to Caroline, Tyler asks Sheriff Forbes for help.


How To Be A Gentleman - 8:30 - CBS - Season 1 Episode 1
Episode Title:Pilot
Andrew Carlson as etiquette columnist, is told to adapt to a much sexier style, for the new image of the magazine, he hires his old high school bully Bert Lansing to try to help him to be more modern and sexy.


Parks and Recreation - 8:30 - NBC - Season 4 Episode 2
Episode Title:Ron and Tammys
Ben gets roped into helping Tom with his new buisness while Leslie tries to save Ron from the controlling powers of his first wife, Tammy.


Grey's Anatomy - 9:00 - ABC - Season 8 Episode 3
Episode Title:Take the Lead
The Chief makes a career-changing decision that shocks Seattle Grace Hospital; Cristina and Owen try to find normalcy in their relationship; April continues to struggle in her new role; and the 5th year residents are given their first solo surgeries, only to find out that even the most routine procedures aren't always easy.


Person of Interest - 9:00 - CBS - Season 1 Episode 2
Episode Title:Ghosts
When the machine turns up a deceased individual as a person and interest, Finch must remember how he came to create the machine and determine how the apparent error could have occurred.


The Office - 9:00 - NBC - Season 8 Episode 2
Episode Title:The Incentive
Robert challenges the Scranton branch to double their sales. Meanwhile, Pam gets an unexpected friend to help with her pregnancy.


The Secret Circle - 9:00 - The CW - Season 1 Episode 3
Episode Title:Loner
Cassie receives an invitation to the school dance from a cute athlete named Luke, and she decides to accept his offer after seeing Adam and Diana spend time together at the boathouse. Melissa sees the dance as an chance to form a closer relationship with Nick. Faye, however, does not plan on going to the dance but instead focuses on discovering a way to control her powers. Dawn uncovers someone from their past, an intense man named Zachary Star who arrives in town and begins asking questions about Cassie and the Circle, so Dawn asks Charles to keep an eye on him.


Whitney - 9:30 - NBC - Season 1 Episode 2
Episode Title:First Date
When Whitney realizes that she and Alex have never gone on an official first date, she comes up with an unusual idea to recreate the past. Taking this very seriously — as only Whitney can — she insists that they follow all of the “rules” of a first date, thus the two awkwardly go to dinner and cap off the night by sleeping in separate apartments. This gives Alex and Mark a rare opportunity for some much needed guy time. Meanwhile, totally embodying a post first date attitude, Whitney and Roxanne spend some quality girl time plotting Whitney’s next move with the “new guy,” but when Lily finds out what’s going on she recruits Neal to help her stage a “chance” encounter between the two lovebirds.


Private Practice - 10:00 - Season 5 Episode 1
Episode Title:God Laughs
While Violet is nowhere to be found, the rest of the doctors work together to save Pete's life after he suffers a heart attack. Addision wants a baby so she decides to meet with aspecialist, only she runs into Jack Reilly, the mystery man she kissed. Sheldon is determined to help with Amelia's alcohol problem.


The Mentalist - 10:00 - Season 4 Episode 2
Episode Title:Little Red Book
The CBI has a new supervising agent, Ray Haffner, while Patrick Jane is trying to get his team back together.


Prime Suspect - 10:00 - NBC - Season 1 Episode 2
Episode Title:Carnivorous Sheep
Jane intrudes on Duffy with her participation in his homicide-kidnapping case. Later, Jane is introduced to Matt's son.


Other Shows Worth Mentioning:
10:30 - Archer - FX
10:00 - It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
10:00 - Jersey Shore - MTV


Tonight on the CBC:
8:00 - The Nature of Things
9:00 - The Trouble With Experts


Tonight on TLC:
All repeats:
Sister Wives, Undercover Boss and two Long Island Medium episode at 10:00 and 10:30


A Look at Late Night:
Late Show: Actress Kaley Cuoco; reality-TV stars Skipper Bivins and Trent Jackson; Death Cab for Cutie performs.
Late Late Show: Reality-TV star Carson Kressley; actress Michelle Monaghan.
Kimmel: Writers Matt Stone and Trey Parker; actress Jessica Capshaw; Givers perform.
Tonight Show: Actor Albert Brooks; author Chaz Bono; TV on the Radio performs.
Late Night: Actress Melissa McCarthy; matchmakers Steven and JoAnn Ward; photographer Mick Rock; Dierks Bentley perform.
Conan: Actor Patton Oswalt; reality TV stars Ruth England and Mykel Hawke; Portugal. The Man performs.

What's Playing in My Media Room:
8:00 - Community, Big Bang Theory, The Vampire Diaries, The X-Factor
8:30 - Parks and Recreation, HOw to be a Gentleman
9:00 - Person of Interest, The Office
10:00 - Prime Suspect

What's Playing in the Media Room - September 28th

The Middle - 8:00 - ABC/CityTV - Season 3 Episode 2
Episode Title: Hecking Order
With Sue now in high school with Axl - who is totally embarrassed by her presence - Axl decides to play a mischievous trick on her, which earns his perfectionist sister a number of tardy slips. Meanwhile, Mike sets a meeting with Brick's new fourth grade teacher, Mr. Wilkerson, after learning that he's allowing his son to skip gym; and Frankie and Mike bicker over which one of them is really the boss of the family.


Survivor: South Pacific - 8:00 - CBS/Global - Season 22 Episode 3
Episode Title: Reap What You Sow
A contestant divulges a shocking secret, a contestant pretends to find the immunity idol in hope of staying in the game.

Raise your hand if you prefer the old Hantz player compared to the new one? Didn't see that coming did ya.


Up All Night - 8:00 - NBC - Season 1 Episode 3
Episode Title: Working Late and Working It
Chris tries to get Reagan to bring the sexy back into their relationship with some advice from his new friend Reed. Meanwhile, when Ava finds out her ex-boyfriend, B-Ro, is getting married, she blames Reagan for the advice she gave her that caused them to break up.


The X Factor - 8:00 Two Hours - FOX/CTV - Season 1 Episode 3
Episode Title: Auditions 3
The live auditions in front of an audience of thousands continue on THE X FACTOR. Don’t miss the unbelievable auditions as the judges continue their search to find the next global superstar or breakout music group worthy of a $5 million recording contract with Syco/Sony Music. Find out who will bring the judges and audience to their feet and who will leave the stage in tears.


H8R - 8:00/9:00 - The CW/E! Canada - Season 1 Episode 3
Episode Title: Kim Kardashian
Mario Lopez hosts this new reality series in which celebrities will go head-to-head with real people who don’t like them and try to win them over. Tonight, Kim Kardashian meets her hater.


Suburgatory - 8:30 - ABC/CityTV - Season 1 Episode 1
Episode Title: Pilot
Tessa and George have been on their own ever since Tessa's mom pulled a "Kramer vs. Kramer." So far George has done a pretty good job of raising Tessa without a maternal figure in their lives, but suddenly he's feeling a little out of his league, especially after he finds a pack of condoms in her room. So it's goodbye New York City and hello suburbs. At first Tessa is horrified by the big-haired, fake-boobed mothers and their sugar-free, Red Bull-chugging kids. But little by little, she and her dad begin to find a way to survive on the clean streets of the 'burbs. Sure, the neighbors might smother you with love while their kids stare daggers at your back, but underneath all that plastic and caffeine, they're really not half bad. Being in the 'burbs can be hell, but it also may just bring Tessa and George closer than they've ever been.

I've got doubts about this one, but I'll check out the pilot.


Free Agents - 8:30 - NBC - Season 1 Episode 3
Episode Title: Dr. Hu
When a client is amused by Emma’s outspoken irreverence in a meeting, Stephen decides she must help with the big campaign pitch presentation. As Emma immerses herself in the preparation, commandeering the staff and the conference room, Alex struggles to deal with the unpleasant development. Meanwhile, Helen takes Alex’s advice to visit his therapist, the handsome Dr. Hu, but she finds herself thinking she would rather date him than see him professionally.

Didn't enjoy this one as much as the first episode, but I don't think that'll be a problem as I'm sure it'll be cancelled soon enough.


Modern Family - 9:00 - ABC/CityTV - Season 3 Episode 3
Episode Title: Phil on Wire
The growing bond between man, Jay, and dog, Stella, is grating on Gloria's nerves; Phil and Luke embark on a new adventure involving a tightrope, but it's Claire with the missteps, as she tries to teach the girls a life lesson; and Cameron chooses the most inopportune time to start a juice fast.


Criminal Minds - 9:00 - CBS - Season 8 Episode 2
Episode Title: Proof
The BAU team searches rural Oklahoma when women are being found murdered after being robbed of one of their five senses. Also, JJ and Prentiss get the cold shoulder from Reid as he deals with their deception about Prentiss' presumed death.


Harry's Law - 9:00 - NBC/Global - Season 2 Episode 2
Episode Title: There Will Be Blood
While charges against Harry are dropped, D.A. Roseanna Remmick continues her attack by ordering the police to harass Harry and plant evidence against Eric. Elsewhere, Cassie looks into a recently fired housekeeper with a history of violence while Oliver follows up on a tip about a delivery guy who might know something damning about the victim's love life. As the media fervor grows, Harry recruits Tommy to handle the press.


America's Next Top Model - 9:00 - The CW - Season 17 Episode 3
Episode Title: Kristin Cavallari
The competition is fierce as the All-Stars meet reality star Kristin Cavallari, who tells them what it takes to be a celebrity personality in Hollywood. The women are tested on their interview skills when they head to entertainment newsmagazine “EXTRA” to meet with host Mario Lopez. During a photo shoot, the women are paired together and must handle the difficult challenge of modeling on stilts.


Happy Endings - 9:30 - ABC/CityTV - Season 2 Episode 1
Episode Title: Blax, Snake, Home
Penny buys her first home, an "amah-zing" condo complete with a wine fridge and Italian marble. But will the new digs really signal "the year of Penny" and turn her life around? And, on the year anniversary of their almost-marriage, Jane encourages Alex and Dave to finally be honest with each other -- not the best of ideas.


Revenge - 10:00 - ABC/CityTV - Season 1 Episode 2
Episode Title: Trust
Emily sets her sights on her next target, Bill Harmon, a wealthy hedge funds manager and trusted family friend who testified in the trial that wrongfully convicted her father. She uses her connection with Nolan to her benefit, unbeknownst to him, and also manages to go on her very first date with Daniel. Meanwhile, Victoria's suspicions about Emily grow and she starts digging to find out a little more about this new arrival to the Hamptons. And the situation over at the Stowaway Tavern gets even more dire for the Porter men.


CSI - 10:00 - CBS/CTV - Season 11 Episode 2
Episode Title: Tell-Tale Hearts
The brutal slaying of an entire family has the CSI team stumped, particularly when an unlikely candidate comes forward to take responsibility for the killings.


Law and Order:SVU - 10:00 - NBC - Season 13 Episode 2
Episode Title: Personal Fouls
As Coach Ray Masters is inducted to the Metro Basketball Hall of Fame by former students Carmelo Anthony and Chris Bosh, an ex-player accuses the coach of sexually abusing him as a child. Detective Nick Amaro transfers into the SVU squad and is thrown on to the case. The detectives interview former players but no one admits to abuse, forcing Benson and Fin to dig deeper into Coach Ray’s most successful player, basketball star Prince Miller and his manager/cousin.


Sons of Anarchy - 10:00 - Superchannel Canada - Season 3 Episode 3
Episode Title: Una Venta
SAMCRO makes a run to set up a new business venture while Gemma makes a new ally in Charming.


Tonight on the CBC:
8:00 - Dragons' Den
9:00 - Camelot


Tonight on TLC:
10:30 - Extreme Couponing


Other Shows Worth Mentioning:
9:00 - Megafactories Lego - National Geographic Channel


Movies Worth Mentioning:
8:00 - Die Hard 2 - CHCH
9:00 - Bad Boys - Movie Time
9:00 - Superman II - HDNet


A Look at Late Night:
Late Show: Anderson Cooper, Nick Offerman, The Knux perform
Late Late Show: Rashida Jones, Jonathan Ames
Kimmel: Mark Wahlberg, Seth MacFarlane
Tonight Show: Ed Helms, Deena Nicole Cortese, Lisa Hannigan Performs.
Late Night: Anna Faris, Michael Emerson, Dwayne Wade, MGMT performs.
Conan: Seth Rogen, Kid Cudi, Daryl Hall performs.


Whats Playing in My Media Room:
8:00 - Survivor, The X-Factor
8:30 - Free Agents
9:00 - Modern Family, Criminal Minds, Harry's Law, Megafactories
10:00 - Revenge, CSI, Sons of Anarchy






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Thoughts from the Media Room: Terra Nova

Premise:
Terra Nova centers on the Shannons, an ordinary family from 2149 when the planet is dying who are transported back 85 million years to prehistoric Earth where they join Terra Nova, a colony of humans with a second chance to build a civilization.


Welcome to serious plot-hole Nova. Dear ol' dad is locked up in the craziest maximum security prison I've ever seen. Mom hands him a device that can cut through "anything" and boom he escapes? How bout showing us some details of how that happened exactly? Then we're just supposed to believe that he waltzes back into what should be the hardest place on earth to get into. These are somewhat major events that we should have seen happen in my opinion. Mrs. Media Room tells me that it's more important that he actually gets to the "Stargate" then how he gets there. I say, Bah! The producers on the other hand just want to get us the viewer to Terra Nova and that I get. But come on. *cough Avatar cough* Speaking of walking through the Stargate, wouldn't there have been security EVERYWHERE with rifles of some kind, this can't be the first time we've had a runner. OK, enough about the details and let's keep going with this review. One last grip, so pops goes to Terra Nova illegally, they also sneak in an illegal daughter and then? Ya, exactly. No worries. Ok, moving on to something else now. Like, what kind of Internet connection do you think you'd get in Terra Nova? Kidding. Ok, seriously moving on now.

I really should throw in here, that I really like the idea of Terra Nova and I really want to like this. It's written for people like me. Be warned, it's not going to seem like that when you continue reading.

What is the dear ol' Commander up to? How bad of a guy is he that dad will catch him. Loved the line, there must be bad people here to catch.

The scene between dad and Zoe' where she "remembers" him was very heart warming and quite touching. Speaking of dad, his acting is actually very stiff. Of course if I was back in time 85 million years, I might be a bit stiff as well. Hopefully that improves over time.

Feeding dinosaurs like they were chipmunks at a park would be totally mind-blowingly awesome. Speaking of mind-blowing, it's crazy how far we've come in so little time. Do you remember when Jurassic Park came out, it was such a technological feat and how we heard about complex it was and how long it took to render. Now here we sit in our living rooms watching it happen on a weekly basis.

I've got no time for this teenage boy in love with his girlfriend from the future storyline. He's pissed because he had to leave his teenage love behind. Bla bla bla. Then of course he meets a girl in Terra Nova causing guilt and the whole angry at his father thing, way too predictable. It takes up time and serves no real point to the story.

The viewers thank the daughter for explaining to us how we got here. That's actually quite helpful and we really needed that because I had serious questions about that. She's like Hurley from Lost, this can get complicated and we sometimes need that help.

Why oh why would an assassin pull out the weapon on the other side of the market and then proceed to walk all the way across the market? Seriously? Maybe things in Terra Nova aren't as peachy as advertised. Hmmm.

Annnnd there is the cute boy for the girl who's nerdy to hook up with. *cough* predictable.

Space pirates! Or Sixers. Why would they break off from the dear Ol'Commander? What's he really up to?

Loved the modern vehicles in the dinosaur times, that was very cool. Just wondering, do they drive those through the gate? Do they ship the parts through then assemble them in Nova? so many questions. No real need nor time to really answer them.

The Commander is afraid you'll spill the beans Space Pirate lady. How does she have time to manage that hair in Terra Nova as a pirate? Why does the mineral they're farming for in Avatar escape me at this very moment.

The minors are making moonshine in the jungle? Seriously? Is it me or does the young lady look like she could be the daughter of Steve Carrell's baby mama from the Office? #justsaying

Ya, ok...so the Commander's son went "missing" a few years back? Should we start a pool that he's the leader of The Sixers? I really do prefer the term Space Pirates, it does seem so much cooler than Sixers.

Welcome to Terra Nova kid, I see you hugging your dad when you get back to base camp.

The Commander is tough, I get that. But every other security detail soilder is dressed up like they're playing in the NFL on a Sunday, shouldn't he have at least some sort of armor? Beside that big gun?

"Terra Nova Will Succeed" I'm not so sure of that.

I watched the first hour of this at Fan Expo and I absolutely hated it.  I've got major issues with this, as you could tell.  I want to like it, I do. But it's so damn cheesy and so very predictable that I'm not sure if I can stop watching. It's like a car crash that you just can't look away from.

What's Playing in the Media Room - September 27th

Dancing With The Stars - 8:00 - ABC - Season 13
Episode Title: The Encore Performance
A best of from last night.


NCIS - 8:00 - CBS - Season 9 Episode 2
Episode Title: Restless
The NCIS team uncovers a startling surprise after a young Marine shows up to his homecoming party with a fatal stab wound.


The Biggest Loser - 8:00 Two Hours - NBC - Season 12 Episode 2
Episode Title: Episode 1202
This week, the contestants learn that the gym will only be open three times a day, and each team will only have one two-hour time slot daily to work out. A donut temptation will help determine which team gets what slot, and then players have to learn to squeeze in their daily workouts just like in real life. Dr. Huizenga meets with contestants and their trainers for some sobering news about their medical conditions, and one player is shocked to learn what his real inner age is – and that he is the sickest person at the ranch. Then all the teams use their weight to move a ball through a maze over water in a wild challenge that proves to be way harder than it looks. Later, another player is sent home after the weigh-in yields a very surprising number for one contestant.


Glee - 8:00 - Fox/Global - Season 3 Episode 2
Episode Title: I am Unicorn
Shelby Corcoran returns to the halls of McKinley High. Meanwhile, Mr. Schuester initiates a boot camp for some of the members of New Directions.

I really enjoyed the first episode this season, here's hoping they can continue this going this week. Last year was so up and down, we're do.


90210 - 8:00 - The CW - Season 4 Episode 3
Episode Title: Rock The Vote
After making an enemy in sorority president Holly, Naomi finds unusual allies who help her get revenge. Annie, short on money for sorority dues, must figure out a quick way to come up with the cash. Liam and Jane get closer, while Adrianna reveals a secret that causes Liam to look at her in a different light. Ivy becomes increasingly frustrated with her friends and lashes out at their lack of compassion, while Navid must deal with his uncle coming into town and trying to undermine Shirazi Studios.


Flashpoint - 8:00 - CTV - Season 4 Episode 9
Episode Title: The War Within
A masked gunman terrorizes a group of teenages.

A sub-par episode last week, fingers crossed for a good one this week.


Dancing With The Stars - 9:00 Live - ABC/CTV - Season 13 Episode 4
Episode Title: Episode 1302A
Musical guest Demi Lovato returns to the ballroom to perform the hit single “Skyscraper,” in a number choreographed by Emmy Award winner Wade Robson. The Script also grace the stage with a stellar live performance of their platinum selling hit single, “For the First Time,” and will be accompanied by “DWTS” returning pros Dmitry Chaplin and Chelsie Hightower. Also featured this week is the first “Macy’s Stars of Dance” performance of the season, with a number created by Emmy Award-winning choreographer Marguerite Derricks, a piece inspired by the legendary Busby Berkeley. In addition, all nine male “DWTS” pros and troupe members will perform a thrilling number.


NCIS: Los Angeles - 9:00 - CBS/Global - Season 3 Episode 2
Episode Title: Cyber Threat
The NCIS team joins forces with the NSA to find the creator and controller of a software program linked to a cyber attack against the Department of Defense. Meanwhile, Callen continues searching for more information about his past.


New Girl - 9:00 - FOX/CityTV - Season 1 Episode 2
Episode Title: Kryptonite
Nick and Schmidt convince Jess to get her stuff out of her ex-boyfriend Spencer's apartment; Jess meets new roommate Winston, who has returned from playing basketball in Latvia. Winston tries to get his old room back from Schmidt.

Funniest new show this season?


Ringer - 9:00 - The CW - Season 1 Episode 3
Episode Title: If you ever want a french lesson...
Bridget learns she has a potential clue to bring her closer to Siobhan's killer. Bridget discovers some interesting information about Andrew, which causes tension between them. Meanwhile, Agent Machado continues his pursuit of Bridget and tensions flare between Henry and Gemma over their investment in Andrew's hedge fund.

Is this going to make it an entire season??


Raising Hope - 9:30 - FOX/Raising Hope - Season 2 Episode 2
Episode Title: Sabrina Has Money
When Burt discovers information about Sabrina, he lets the family in on her secret. Embarrassed by her family she reluctantly introduces the Chance family to her father, Cap. Meanwhile Jimmy decides Hope should have rich friends and begs Sabrina to take him to her sister's party where Sabrina's insecurities become apparent.

The wackiest show on tv? I think so.


Body of Proof - 10:00 - ABC/CityTV - Season 2 Episode 2
Episode Title: Hunting Party
When a wealthy tycoon’s much younger new wife, Julie Loeb, is shot at a family deer-hunting outing, suspects abound. The tycoon, Martin Loeb, is such a likely suspect that Megan openly accuses him and is fired from the case by Kate, at the request of the highly-influential Martin. Martin’s ex-wife, Alexandra Loeb, had a clear financial motive, but his grown children are also potential suspects. Megan and Kate’s relationship grows ever chillier, but Megan’s new case, that of a bludgeoned man killed in a bad neighborhood, brings her right back to the initial murder.


Unforgettable - 10:00 - CBS/CTV - Season 1 Episode 2
Episode Title: Heroes
When a young boy witnesses a murder, Carrie must put aside the memories of her sister's death to help him lead the police to the killer.

I've already forgotten to set the pvr to record you.


Parenthood - 10:00 - NBC/Global - Season 3 Episode 3
Episode Title: Step Right Up
Amber revels in her new independence, while Sarah strives to remain a part of her life. Crosby is unsure how he feels about Jasmine dating and she wonders if she now fits in the Braverman family. Meanwhile, Kristina (Monica Potter) is concerned about Crosby and Adam's new business venture. Also, Alex receives good news and Zeek imparts relationship advice to Drew


Sons of Anarchy - 10:00 - FX - Season 4 Episode 4
Episode Title: Una Venta
SAMCRO makes a run to set up a new business venture while Gemma makes a new ally in Charming.

How awesome has this season been so far? A huge improvement over last season.


What's on the CBC:
8:00 - Rick Mercer Report
8:30 - 22 Minutes
9:00 - Michael
9:30 - The Debaters


Other Shows Worth Mentioning:
10:00 - Teen Mom - MTV
11:00 - Awkward - MTV


Movies Worth Mentioning:
8:00 - The Addams Family - CHCH
9:00 - Footloose - Movie Time


What's on TLC:
9:00 and 9:30 - 19 Kids and Counting
10:00 and 10:00 - The Little Couple


A Look at Late Night:
Late Show: Jack Hanna, Anna Faris
Late Late Show: Mary Lynn Rajskub, Jackie Collins, Trombone Shorty Performs.
Kimmel: Eva Longoria, latest eliminated couple from Dancing "Stars", Glen Campbell performs.
Tonight Show: Lauren Graham, Seth MacFarlane performs.
Late Night: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Roger Waters, Foo Fighters perform.
Conan: Marisa Tomei, Casey Wilson, Joe Mande peforms.
Daily Show: Seth Rogen.


What's Playing in my Media Room:
8:00 - Glee, Rick Mercer, Flashpoint
9:00 - New Girl, Ringer
9:30 - Raising Hope
10:00 - Body of Proof, Parenthood, Sons of Anarchy




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Thoughts from the Media Room: Pan Am

We were able to squeeze this in after watching 2 Broke Girls last night and I was pleasantly surprised with this one.

Premise:
Pan Am is a television series centered around the iconic airline Pan American World Airways during the 1960s. The period drama, from writer Jack Orman (ER) and director Thomas Schlamme (The West Wing), focuses on the pilots and flight attendants working for the world-famous airline in 1963.

Going into the season, for some reason out of the two 60's based shows this one had me interested more than the Playboy Club. I didn't know why, but I felt that the writers would be able to do more with this one.

The pilot started off quite well, it set up several plot points including one involving the Cold War that I really didn't see coming when I started the episode. Turns out it might be a deeper show than I thought. These ladies have some secrets and have strong personalities.

What amazed me about the whole thing was that these ladies of the air were almost rock stars back in the day. The hotels they stayed in were beautiful, they were idolized by young girls and were cover page stories on the biggest magazine at the time, Life.

I thought it was written quite well, I thought the acting was believable and the show totally sucked me back into the era, unlike The Playboy Club. I was entertained and I want to see what happens next.

It was good, but it's still no Mad Men and that's the risk that anyone doing a show in this era now faces. If you're looking to cut your shows down to just one 60's era show on network television, choose this one as it's much better than the alternative on NBC. This will give you your fix until Mad Men finally comes back.

Thoughts from the Media Room: Charlie's Angels

I sat down and finally watched this last night, started to make some dinner about half way through. Ya, it was that good that I had to go do something else at the same time.

Premise:
A cat burglar, a court-martial-ex soldier, and a dirty cop get a chance to turn their lives around; fighting crime and working for the mysterious Charlie Townsend.

I'll admit that I never saw the original series back in the 70's, but I've seen clips from it and I did the see the first movie with Drew Barrymore and I'm pretty sure I saw the second movie. The thing i enjoyed about those is, they don't take themselves seriously and it's fun action.

This re-imaging or whatever you want to call it, does take itself way too seriously and is horribly mis-cast. I'm sorry, but I enjoyed Minka Kelly in Friday Night Lights as the good girl cheer-leader and when she tries to go above that she's really out of her element. So when I see her being tortured like Jackie Bauer by Tony Almada I'm just not buying it.

One thing that bothers me about modern television is that everyone has to be pretty, no-one can look like a normal. So when we meet Bosley and he's some stud in the pool with a couple of ladies, I'm just not buying it.

I don't write very well, hell, at times I'd consider myself a pretty awful writer. But who wrote this pilot? 5 Year Olds? Check out two of the more stellar lines of the night.
"We're Angels, not Saints"
"I never knew my heart could hurt this much"

I could go on and on about how bad the acting is, how bad the first story line is and the action is ok, but these angels are a bit to hardcore to be compared to the original series.

I dis-liked this one SO much, it almost pains me that it was on my pvr for almost 5 days.

So ya, I'm going to pass on this.

And one last thing, ABC. You dropped a great series like Detroit 187 to bring us garbage like this? Ya, thanks. Yes, this fan is still totally bitter about that cancellation.

Thoughts from the Media Room: Dexter Season Six Episode One

From what I've read on the internet and from talking people, a lot of people were very unhappy with the last season. They didn't like Julia Stiles and that soured them on the whole thing. I don't get that myself, I loved last season.

For those that didn't enjoy last season, you'll have no worries this season. For you I say, Dexter is back!

The season starts off with what Dexter does best, hunt! Not for anyone, not to clean up a mess, not doing someone a favour, just a good ol' fashioned Dexter cleaning up the streets kill. It felt good to have to the good bad man back on the streets doing what he does best.

The wordplay between Deb and Dexter while discussing Nursery Schools for not so little anymore Harrison is quite clever as always, once again Dexter is talking about one thing and Deb is talking about something else. All while really talking about kind of the same thing with us yelling at the tv, "When is Deb going to find out?!?!?"

We're quickly thrown into a situation in which Dexter is totally unsuited and totally uncomfortable. Sequences like this are one of things that makes Dexter so great, seeing him trying to fit in with something normal everyday people do with ease, but it's just difficult for Dexter.

We're introduced to two of the bigger guest stars this season, Edward james Olmos and Colin Hanks. Boy oh boy, we're going to be seeing a side of Hanks we've never seen before. Good to see him outside of his element here and it looks like he'll be quite good in the role. Of course it'll be hard for anyone live up to the ultimate guest star from two seasons ago, John Lithgow. Maybe that's where Olmos will fit in.

Watching Dexter try and play flag football might be the most hilarious thing we'll see all season. Of course ending with the classic line that means so much in Dexter, I learnt football from my father. With the vision of Harry cheering on from the sidelines.

Woah, the first kill that Dexter investigates is a doozy for sure and it's going to be a great season going up against this mysterious killer. In fact, it took me back to the first time we saw a murder scene from the Ice Truck Killer in the first season. In induced the kind of shock that I had back then, like it was my first time all over again.

Correction to my hilarious moment of the season, that was just trumped by "Stop Talking Dexter" You'll have to wait for the scene, but I'm sure you'll seriously laughing. Flashbacks to another season one scene.

Holy creepy Panther Mask Batman!

It looks like this season is going to take a interesting look at religion and what it means in Dexter's life and what it means to him. How he see's religion, how others see religion and how others can be manipulated with religion.

This season kicks it off with a great start, throws it all up on the blood soaked canvass and starts to setup all the major pieces for where we going to be taking them. I loved last season but I still can't help myself from thinking, holy shit. Dexter is back!

Thoughts from the Media Room: Prime Suspect

Finally found a bit of time to catch the pilot for Prime Suspect on Sunday morning.

Premise:
About Jane Timoney, an iconoclastic female detective who has to make her bones in a tough New York precinct that is dominated by men.

First off, I've never watched the original British version of this and I'm really not sure if that helps or hinders my thoughts on it.

After the hour was up, I felt entertained and that's the big thing to me. I thought Bello was a great choice to play the detective being blocked out by the men in this boys club. She was tough at the station, she broke down at home and she did what was needed for her "family" at home when the time came. I was shocked to see the guys at the station acting like this, which then got me thinking. "Is it really still like this?", "What year are we living in that this still happens?" Even when Jane takes a massive beating and solves the major case the boys still aren't impressed with her. You could see the pain that some of the guys go through keeping up the united front against her. Some of them know she's a good cop but they still can't acknowledge it in fear of being cut out by the fellow men in the unit. What's it going to take for these guys to respect her? She puts on a tough front at the office, but she can't keep that up forever. It has to eat away at you.

We didn't see Jane and her boyfriend Matt interact a hell of a lot and from what I did see I wasn't a fan of. They're dating? He's supposed to be her rock to get her through this tough time? I just didn't feel a connection between the two of them.

The unit is made up of some realistic New York detectives and I felt like I was in a Homicide Office. The whole thing felt very real and maybe that's why it shook me a bit on the way they were acting and cutting her out/down. There is something about watching the inside of a New York detectives office that gets the viewer in me excited. They tried it last season in Detroit and the fans didn't like it for some reason. Yes, I'm still bitter, upset and angry that Detroit 187 didn't get picked up for a second season.

This will replace my cop show void for now, I say for now because for whatever reason the numbers really weren't there for Suspect this week and I don't see it getting any better. I've talked to a few people about suspect and it went from loved it to it just didn't grab me.

My only issue at this point with keeping up with this one is scheduling. Thursdays are jammed already and I don't have anything else on Thursdays at 10:00 other than this. But before that I'm already looking at: Big Bang Theory, Community, X-Factor, Vampire Diaries, Parks and Rec, Person of Interest and The Office.




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What's Playing in the Media Room - September 26th 2011

Dancing With The Stars - 8:00 Two Hours - ABC/CTV - Season 13 Episode 3
Episode Title: Episode 1303
The second week of performances features the couples performing either the jive or the quickstep.


How I Met Your Mother - 8:00 - CBS - Season 7 Episode 3
Episode Title: Ducky Tie
After Ted runs into an old girlfriend, he tries to make amends with her since he cheated during their relationship. Meanwhile, Marshall and Lily make a bet with Barney that could force him to wear Marshall's ducky tie.


The Sing-Off - 8:00 Two Hours - NBC - Season 3 Episode 2
Episode Title: Season Premiere Part 2
The second set of eight groups perform together and individually for the judges with the hopes of being named the a cappella champion and receiving the $200,000 cash prize and a Sony Music recording contract. Nick Lachey hosts and Sara Barielles, Ben Folds and Shawn Stockman serve as judges. Groups performing include: The Collective, Dartmouth Aires, Messiah's Men, North Shore, Pentatonix, Sonos, Soul'd Out and the University of Delaware Deltones.


Terra Nova - 8:00 Two Hours - FOX/CityTV - Season 1 Episode 1/2
Episode Title: Genesis Part 1 and 2
The Shannon family joins the Tenth Pilgrimage of settlers to Terra Nova, the first colony established in this beautiful yet foreboding land. Jim Shannon, a devoted father with a checkered past, guides his family through this new world of limitless beauty, mystery and terror. Upon the Shuttle arrival, they are introduced to Cmdr. Nathaniel Taylor, the charismatic and heroic first pioneer and leader of the settlement. Taylor warns the travelers that while Terra Nova is a place of new opportunities and fresh beginnings, all is not as idyllic as it initially appears. Along with blue skies, towering waterfalls and lush vegetation, the surrounding terrain is teeming with danger - and not just of the man-eating dinosaur variety. There is also a splinter colony of renegades led by the battle-hardened Mira, who is vehemently opposed to Taylor and his leadership.

Saw the first hour of this pilot at Fan Expo and I didn't like it at all, i've read today on Twitter that they're on the third version of the pilot. Sadly, every new version just gets worse. I'll check it out to see the second hour and to see if it gets any better, but I doubt it.


Gossip Girl - 8:00 - The CW/Much Music - Season 5 Episode 1
Episode Title: Yes Than Zero
Serena loves her new job in Hollywood, but makes a costly misstep when she tries to impress her boss. Chuck and Nate arrive in Los Angeles as the last stop of their Lost Summer trip, joining Serena at a glamorous Hollywood Hills party, where Nate meets a sexy older woman. Blair and Louis return from Monaco and begin planning their royal wedding, but when Louis refuses to stand up to his family and support Blair's choices, his weakness threatens their relationship. A magazine is planning to run an excerpt of Dan's book until an unlikely ally steps in to help him kill the story.


2 Broke Girls - 8:30 - CBS/CityTV - season 1 Episode 2
Episode Title: And The Break-Up Scene
Caroline thinks she's doing Max a favor when she takes it upon herself to facilitate her break-up with Robbie.

Can't wait to see if the funny continues with the second episode, but I have no doubts.


Two and a Half Men - 9:00 - CBS/CTV - Season 9 Episode 2
Episode Title: People Who Love Peepholes
Judy Greer is introduced as Bridget, Walden's ex-wife in the second part of the season premiere.

I was going to boldly claim that this would more than likely be the last episode of Two and a Half Men I ever watch. But then they go and bring in Judy Greer. Damn It. Now I have to watch because I love Greer, she was the best part of last seasons Mad Love.


Hart of Dixie - 9:00/8:00 - The CW/CHCH - Season 1 Episode 1
Episode Title: Pilot
Fast-talking New Yorker Zoe Hart has her life all figured out until she is turned down for a prestigious fellowship she had been certain she would get. Desperate, she decides to finally accept the offer of a kindly stranger, Dr. Harley Wilkes, whom she met at her medical school graduation, and who had proposed she join his small medical practice in Bluebell, Alabama.

I like to watch everything new every season, but this could be very difficult. This just looks like it's gag me with a spoon cute.


Mike and Molly - 9:30 - CBS/CTV - Season 2 Episode 1
Episode Title: Goin' Fishin'
After their engagement, trouble arises when Molly wants to start planning their wedding, while Mike wants to go fishing with the guys.


Castle - 10:00 - ABC/CTV - Season 4 Episode 2
Episode Title: Heroes and Villains
When an ex-con is mysteriously slain in an alley, Castle and Beckett believe a vigilante is behind the murder. But efforts to identify their suspect are thwarted when they discover that he roams the city in a Superhero costume -- and may indeed be a Superhero. Can they capture and unmask the killer before he strikes again?

How awesome was the opener for this one?


Hawaii Five-0 - 10:00 - CBS/Global - Season 2 Episode 2
Episode Title: Ua Lawe Wale
Gov. Denning assigns Officer Lori Weston to Five-0 to make sure McGarrett and team follow the new rules set by him and also apply her excellent profiling skills to the task force. Meanwhile, as Five-0 investigates the kidnapping of a teenage paddleboard champion, Internal Affairs Capt. Vince Fryer continues his interrogation of Kono.

I heard this morning that this one ended on quite the twist. Buuuuut, I'm still not watching. Mondays are too crammed.


The Playboy Club - 10:00 - NBC/CityTV - Season 1 Episode 2
Episode Title: The Scarlett Bunny
The bunnies are excited to learn there will be a contest to be a Playboy magazine covergirl, but for some it means revealing their past. As new Bunny Mother Carol-Lynne begins training the women, especially new Bunny Maureen to be the perfect bunny, she discovers a dark secret Maureen has been hiding. Meanwhile, Nick gets Mayor Daley's support to run for District Attorney with a little help from an unlikely source.

Thankfully I'll be cutting this one off my watch list.


Weeds - 10:00 - Showtime - Season 7 Episode 13
Episode Title:Do Her/Don't Do Her
In the seventh-season finale, Silas turns the tables on Nancy as Shane tries to keep her out of harm's way and the clutches of Det. Ouellette. Meanwhile, Doug schemes to keep alive his hedge-fund scam.


The Big C - 10:30 - Showtime - Season 2 Episode 13
Episode Title:
In the second-season finale, Lee's passing has a profound effect on Cathy and she
decides on a special way to ring in the New Year. Meanwhile, continued financial woes lead Paul to try a different tack with the insurance company; and Adam and Dr. Todd make a surprising connection.

Double thankfully Weeds and The Big C end tonight, two more shows to pull off the rotation.


Repeat Rundown:
8:00 and 9:00 - Hoarders - AandE
8:00 -9:30 - Cake Boss - TLC
9:00 - House - Global Canada
9:00 - The Secret Life of the American Teenage - Much Music
10:00 - Boardwalk Empire - HBO


Other Shows Worth Mentioning:
8:00 - The Lying Game - ABC Family
10:00 - Alphas - SyFy/Space Channel Canada
10:00 - Intervention - AandE


Canadian Channel Changes.
8:00 - NCIS - Global Canada


Movies Worth Mentioning:
8:00 - Superman - HDNet
9:00 - Clueless - CHCH


Tonight on the CBC:
8:00 - Battle of the Blades
9:00 - Being Erica *Season 4 Premiere


Tonight on the TLC:
10:00 - Cake Boss
10:30 - Cake Boss


A Look at Late Night:
Late Show: Seth Rogan, Poppy Montgomery, Fleet Foxes Perform.
Late Late Show: Jonah Hill, Chris Young performs.
Kimmel: Dana Delaney, Eric Andrews, Kelly Rowland performs.
Tonight Show: Ryan Gosling, Pauley Perrette, Arctic Monkeys perform.
Late Night: Andy Samberg, Elmo, Nick Mason, The Shins Perform.
Conan: Taylor Lautner, Kevin Hart, Neal Brennan performs.
Colbert: Special 1 Hour Episode with guest stars Radiohead!


What's Playing in My Media Room Tonight:
8:00 - How I Met Your Mother
8:30 - 2 Broke Girls
9:00 - Two and a Half Men
10:00 - Hawaii Five-0, Castle, Weeds
10:30 - The Big C


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Thoughts from the Media Room: The X Factor

While The X-Factor was on last week, I wanted to collect my thoughts on it.


Premise:
The show is primarily concerned with identifying singing talent, though appearance, personality, stage presence and dance routines are also an important element of many performances. Each judge is assigned one of four categories—either girls between 12 and 30, boys between 12 and 30, individuals over 30, or groups (some of which may be formed from rejected soloists after the audition process).[4] Through the live shows, the judges act as mentors to their category, helping to decide song choices, styling and staging, while judging contestants from other categories. The winner of the competition is awarded a recording contract with Syco Music in association with Sony Music Entertainment which would include cash payments totalling $5 million.

First off, if you like American Idol you should like this, if you don't like Idol then I don't see you liking this. Factor doesn't bring anything new to the table, it takes the mentoring that I really enjoyed from The Voice and merges it in with Idol. The X-Factor in the UK might have had that, I don't know. I love the mentoring because then it puts some more pressure on the judges, it gives them something to do and it gives them a stake in the competition. They'll fight a little more to have their person/group move on.

Speaking of the judges, they actually have something to say and that something is usually helpful. As much as I liked the talent that was on Idol last season, about the halfway mark of the season I just lost interest in the judges. Sure they were new and funny during the auditions, but when it came down to actually providing some helpful criticisms, tips to mixing things up or some actual, they just weren't there. Steven Tyler while his little outbursts and random sentences were funny, he just became another character on the show. Randy? What happened to you? It became a drinking game every time he said "In It To Win It" or "Dawg". Enough about the other judges, that's a different show. I didn't know much about LA Reid going in, but I liked what he had to say and I thought what he said to say was helpful and brought something to the show. I liked how he reminded us what he gave up to be a part of this show. He's taking somewhat of a risk to do this. I'm sure if it doesn't work out he'll get another job right after the show wraps up. Not a big risk, but a risk none the less. I thought I'd find Nicole annoying and another Jennifer Lopez, but I was pleasantly surprised of what she brought to the show. Paula, what can you say about Paula that hasn't already been said? I did think her reaction to the guy who dropped his pants was a bit dramatic and over the top. But other than that, glad to her craziness back on tv.

To the man who has risked more than any other to get this thing on the air, Simon. Say what you will about Simon, he tells the truth. Sure he's mean, but he tells you what you need to hear. If you're awful and people have lied to you and told you you're great and try an audition. He'll tell you you're awful and that this isn't for you. They sometimes need to hear that and sometimes harsh is the only way you'll listen. Sure, some of it is for tv and some of it has been created by the producers for some great television. But isn't that part of the reason we watch?

The host, as I'm typing this I can't even remember his name and that's a good thing. The host of that other singing show sometimes gets in the way, so I'm glad this guy is taking a backseat for the "real" stars of the show.

I enjoy Idol, so I'm all over this one. 4 Hours a week seems a bit much, thankfully with the pvr/dvr you can rip through this thing in about 40 minutes. How much is Simon getting paid where there has to be a commercial every 6 or 7 minutes? I like the fact they open it up to all ages and groups. I'm not a pop music guy so I hope this opens up the type of music that we'll see this season.

What did you think of the first two episodes of The X-Factor?

Thoughts from the Media Room - Person of Interest

Sure Big Bang Theory was great to have back, but Person of Interest was going to be my highlight of the night. The test screenings rated so high for this one, that CBS decided to move CSI to Wednesday nights. This one is from the mind of JJ Abrams and you may remember him from a small show I more than slightly obsessed over, Lost. So there was no doubt that I'd be all over this one.

Premise:
Mr. Finch (Michael Emerson), a mysterious billionaire, has developed a computer program that predicts the identity of people connected to violent crimes that will take place in the future. However, the program has its limitations: for example, it cannot predict whether the person will be a victim, perpetrator, or witness, nor can it predict when or where the crime will take place. Unable to stop the crimes on his own, Finch hires John Reese (Jim Caviezel), a former CIA field officer who is presumed dead, to help stop the crimes from taking place.

I loved this one, Caviezel always plays tormented so well and is a good fit to play a messed up former military man. He was intense when the action started. My only real issue with him was that he didn't question what Finch was telling him. Finch lays it all on the line and tells him what his little machine can do and Reese buys right in. He doesn't really start to question what the machine can do until quite a ways through the episode once he already was the man for Finch.

I especially loved how they told us how it was going to end and I still didn't see it ending like that. It was a great twist, Abrams has always been excellent at ending an episode, one of the best really.

I'll be back for as long as this one is on the air. Strange the camera kept focusing on Mr. Finchs awful limp, what did he really lose that day in 2001? I'm hoping there will be some on-going mysteries that we have to solve during the show or the show might lose some buzz.

I wanted to keep this one brief because I didn't really want to spoil anything. I hope you can catch this one on demand if you've got a chance. It's one of the better new Fall shows this Season.

What's Playing in the Media Room: September 25th 2011

Extreme Makeover:Home Edition - 7:00 Two Hours - ABC/CityTV Season 9 Episode 1/2
Episode Title: Jubilee/Marshall Family
Ty and the team build a home for a woman and her son who offer housing and support to homeless female veterans.


The Amazing Race - 8:00 - CBS/CTV - Season 19 Episode 1
Episode Title: Kindness of Strangers
The nineteenth instalment of The Amazing Race commences, with all new teams vying for the one million dollar cash prize.


The Simpsons - 8:00 - FOX/Global - Season 23 Episode 1
Episode Title: The Falcon and the D'ohman
Homer befriends Wayne, a reserved security guard recently hired by the nuclear power plant. Plagued by violent flashbacks from his past as a CIA agent, he must overcome his tortured nightmares to save Homer from a Ukranian terrorist. Meanwhile, Marge fantasizes about being a contestant on "Top Chef" hosted by Tom Colicchio, and the future of Springfield's hottest "it" couple Nedna, Edna Krabappel and Ned Flanders, will be revealed after months of online fan voting and speculation.


The Cleveland Show - 8:30 - FOX/Global - Season 3 Episode 1
Episode Title: BFF's
Cleveland is upset when he finds out that his best friend Peter Griffin came to Stoolbend and did not call him to hang out. In an effort to bond with his other friends, he takes them on a camping trip hosted by guest star Ric Flair that quickly turns into a dangerous redneck, hillbilly huntdown. Meanwhile, Rallo competes in a Quiz Bowl tournament after being forced to enter by Donna to prove that he is just as smart as the other kids in his class.


Desperate Housewives - 9:00 - ABC/CTV - Season 8 Episode 1
Episode Title: Secrets that I never want to know
Carlos's murder of his wife Gabrielle's evil stepfather and the cover-up by the housewives has far-reaching effects, as feelings of guilt begin to overcome everyone in different ways. Gabrielle works to reach out to Carlos while his guilt weighs heavily upon him, and Susan starts to withdraw from her friends and family. As Lynette and Tom are grappling with their disintegrating marriage and impending separation, the former is having trouble making the right choices ever since she participated in the cover-up. And Bree must be especially careful around her new romantic interest, detective Chuck Vance. Meanwhile a sexy new neighbor, Ben Faulkner (Charles Mesure), moves to town, and he's Renee's first order of business.


The Good Wife - 9:00/10:00 - CBS/Global - Season 3 Episode 1
Episode Title: Bad Bad Thing
Alicia defends a Muslim student who is accused of murdering a Jewish classmate, all while navigating the new developments in her personal life. Meanwhile, the staff of Lockhart/Gardner deal with new changes as well.


Family Guy - 9:00 - FOX/Global - Season 10 Episode 1
Episode Title: Lottery Fever
Peter blows his savings on lottery tickets and the family writes it off as one of his usual shenanigans until they end up millionaires. In true Griffin fashion, they can't handle the good fortune and struggle to stay grounded.


Boardwalk Empire - 9:00 - HBO - Season 2 Episode
Episode Title: 21
Nucky is shocked by an insurrection among his inner circle; an attack threatens Chalky's life and livelihood; Margaret deals with her son's problems; Angela vies for Jimmy's affection; Van Alden shows his wife around town.


American Dad - 9:30 - FOX/Global - Season 8 Episode 1
Episode Title: Hot Water
Stan is stressed by family life so he decides to buy a hot tub for the backyard, but he becomes obsessed and when the hot tub starts singing and encourages some bad behavior they are all in trouble.


Pan Am - 10:00 - ABC/CTV - Season 1 Episode 1
Episode Title: Pilot
Dean takes on his first assignment since his promotion, piloting the Clipper Majestic on its inaugural New York to London flight. Bridget is supposed to be his lead stewardess, until she's a no-show for the flight. Grounded purser Maggie is called in to fill in for her. On the same fateful flight, Kate adds another dimension to her work as she takes on her first assignment from U.S. intelligence. Her stress is compounded when she discovers that newly minted stewardess, Laura, her sister, is also working the same flight.


CSI:Miami - 10:00 - CBS - Season 10 Episode 1
Episode Title: Countermeasures
Horatio and Natalia's lives hang in the balance, as Horatio stands between Natalia and certain death. Meanwhile, it's a race against time for the team to capture escaped killer Jack Toller before he kills again.


Breaking Bad - 10:00 - AMC - Season 4 Episode 11
Episode Title: Crawl Space
Walt takes drastic action to protect his secret and Gus; Skyler's efforts to solve Ted's financial problems hit a wall.


Other Shows Worth Mentioning:


Movies Worth Mentioning:
8:00 - The Hulk - CHCH
9:00 - Defiance - History Channel Canada
9:00 - The taking of Pelham 123 - Movie Tim


Tonight on The CBC:
8:00 - Battle of the Blades
9:00 - Cover Me Canada


Tonight on TLC:
9:00 - Sister Wives
10:00 and 10:30 - Long Island Medium


What`s Playing in My Media Room:
8:00 - The Amazing Race
9:00 - Boardwalk Empire
10:00 - Pan Am, Breaking Bad

What's Playing in the Media Room - September 23rd 2011

Is it truly Friday? The lineup is crammed with some quite a bit of new stuff. Plus of course some treats you might have missed during the week.




A Gifted Man - 8:00 - CBS/Global - Season 1 Episode 1
Episode Title: Pilot
After the ghost of Michael's ex-wife visits him from the afterlife and asks him to help continue running her low income clinic, he finds himself rushing back and forth between taking care of his own patients at Holt Neuro and her less fortunate patients at the clinic.


I'll check out the pilot here, I think this will be a, "just how bad will this be?"




Kitchen Nightmares - 8:00 - FOX - Season 5 Episode 1
Episode Title:Blackberry's
Chef Ramsay heads to New Jersey in hope of helping restaurant owners improve their service and food quality.




Nikita - 8:00 - The CW - Season 2 Episode 1
Episode Title:Game Change
lot to take down Division and Oversight and are prepared to use the contents of the black box to do so. Amanda is now running Division but Oversight has assigned one of their own, a new agent named Sean, to keep an eye on her. Amanda's first mission is to get back the black box from Nikita, and she enlists Alex's help to do so. Alex refuses until Amanda tells her she will help her find the man who killed Alex's father. Meanwhile, Nikita and Michael find help from an unlikely ally.




CSI:NY - 9:00 - CBS/CTV - Season 8 Episode 1
Episode Title:Indelible
On the 10th anniversary of 9/11, Mac and the team remember specific moments from that day that were indelibly burned in their mind.




Dateline NBC - 9:00 Two Hours
A woman claims to have been abducted from her multi-million dollar home, leaving more than 150 investigators to search for her.




Fringe - 9:00 - FOX/CityTV - Season 4 Episode 1
Episode Title:Neither Here Nor There
The teams on the two worlds work together to solve the case of a shapeshifter, and Agent Lincoln Lee joins his world's team when no one remembers the existence of Peter Bishop.


I think this is the best network television show I'm not watching.




Supernatural - 9:00 - The CW/CHCH - Season 7 Episode 1
Episode Title:Meet The New Boss
Castiel spares Bobby and the Winchesters and goes on his way to set right the wrongs of the world. However, when the brothers try to bind Death and use him to stop the new God, they discover that their former ally is one step ahead of them.




20/20 - 10:00 - ABC/CHCH
Episode Title:Generation You Tube
People whose lives have been changed by YouTube discuss their experiences.


Life changed by YouTube? I gotta see this.




Blue Bloods - 10:00 - CBS/CTV - Season 2 Episode 1
Episode Title:Mercy
When one of the Mayor elect's supporters, who's also the husband of Erin's close friend, is found dead in his car, the Mayor pressures Frank to play it as a random act of violence. Meanwhile, Jamie goes on his first undercover assignment.


I'm nervous about this one for some reason.  Can it continue being good without the horrible Secret Cop Society running around in the background?




Repeat Rundown
8:00 - Modern Family, Up All Night, Body of Proof(CityTV)
8:30 - Whitney
9:00 - Revenge
10:00 - Ringer (Global TV Canada)




Other Shows Worth Mentioning:
10:00 - Haven - SyFY
10:00 - The Soup - E!
10:00 - Bill Mahr - HBO




What's on the CBC:
8:00 - The Ron James Show
8:30 - Rick Mercer Repeat
9:00 - The Fifth Estate




Tonight on TLC:
9:00 - Say Yes To The Dress:Atlanta
10:00 - Four Weddings




A Look at Late Night:
Late Show: Nathan Fillion, comic Larry Miller, Jayhawks perform
Late Late Show: Gerard Butler, Kat Dennings.
Tonight Show: Hugh Jackman, Maya Rudolph, Tony Bennett performs.
Late Night: Taylor Lautner, Florence Henderson, chef Giada De Laurentiis.




What's Playing in my Media Room Tonight:
8:00 - A Gifted Man
10:00 - Blue Bloods, 20/20


And a WHOLE LOTTA catch up, as I type this at 6:45 at night the pvr is at 84 percent full. Got me a fun night planned.

Thoughts from the Media Room: Revenge

Another one I wasn't overly excited to catch this one because I never watched Brothers and Sisters and I can't say I'm a huge fan of Emily VanCamp. Let's see what we've got here.

Premise: Centers on a young woman who is welcomed into a community filled with people who don't know she's only there to exact revenge on those who had destroyed her family.

First off, Madeleine Stowe just excudes pure evil in this and she does it so well. You're quickly turn into Camp VanCamp and what her to pull this Revenge Plot off.  It seems many of the citizens of The Hamptons also have dark secrets. The show comes off a bit soapish at times but that doesn't seem to slow it down and the darkness of the Hamptons in this keep it interesting. Watching the pilot I had quite a few of those, "Oh my god, that person, you know, that person, they're in this?" The supporting cast has many familiar faces and they're quite good in this.

Some of the plot points seem to be a bit obvious at this point, but there is something about the mystery that has sucked me in. How exactly did the Graysons screw over Emily/Amanda's father and why did they do it? Who else in on the mystery?

While there was a couple points in the story that just had to happen to keep the story going and stop us asking questions. While it was only the pilot and things can be changed and improved. I think I'm going to keep going with this one because I was surprised by VanCamp and I want to see how she slowly burns person by person in The Hamptons. The one big issue with this is, what next? How many seasons can this really go on? Like many shows that we see on tv these days, they seemed to be designed to run for just for one season. Once they go past that things seem to quickly go down-hill.

Thoughts from the Media Room: Unforgettable

I was exhausted the other night and was just way too tired to get to Unforgettable so I was finally able to get some time and watch it just now.

 

Premise:

The series follows a former New York City police detective named Carrie Wells, who suffers from hyperthymesia, a rare medical condition that gives her the ability to remember everything. She is reluctantly asked by her former boyfriend and one-time partner to join his homicide unit after he asks for help with solving a case. The move allows her to do the one thing she has been trying to remember, that of finding out how her sister was murdered.

Going in I really didn't see how Carrie's "superpowers" worked. She runs out to a crime scene and the victim turns out to live above her in her building. So she's got some inside knowledge about the victim and she was at the crime scene just after it happened. So Carrie was able to help with this case. But unless people in her life keep getting murdered how will her ability continue to help the NYPD? I just don't get it. It just seems so corny that she can go back to something she saw in her past and examine the entire room looking for clues. They do go to the trouble to make sure that current time Carrie is only looking at what past Carrie would have been looking at. Cheese.

The chemistry between Poppy Montgomery and Dylan Walsh isn't believable at all. That's key because of course they were together in a former life in a former town before they both moved to New York at different times for different reasons. Speaking of believable and this part hurts, Montgomery played an FBI agent on Without a Trace for seven seasons and yet for some reason I'm just not buying her as a cop. I know people love Poppy from her work on Without a Trace, but she always seems so stiff while acting.

Speaking of cheese: "why did you come alone?", "She didn't" gag. Who wrote this?


Bottom line here for me is that Unforgettable is actually quite forgettable.

What's Playing in the Media Room - September 22nd 2011

Charlie's Angels - 8:00 - ABC - Season 1 Episode 1
Episode Title: Angel With a Broken Wing
In the series reboot, we're introduced to three new angels: Abby Sampson, a Park Avenue princess who became a world-class thief: Kate Prince, a Miami cop who fell from grace, losing both her career and her fiance; and Gloria, a disgraced army lieutenant who has a way with explosives. Things go horribly wrong with one of the angels' missions, and their elusive boss, Charlie Townsend, persuades them to partner with Gloria's childhood friend, Eve, a street racer with a mysterious past.

This one is supposed to be awful, like really awful.  If you've been reading here for a while, you know how much it bothers me when shows just name the first episode with the generic title Pilot.  They've actually got a title here and that might be the highlight here for me.


The Big Bang Theory - 8:00 - CBS/CTV - Season 5 Episode 1
Episode Title: The Skank Reflex Analysis
The gang deals with the fallout from Penny and Raj's night together. Amy counsels Penny when she considers moving back to Nebraska due to her failing acting career. Sheldon takes charge of the paintball team.

Oh baby!  I'm so very excited for this to return and we get a double episode!!


Community - 8:00 - NBC/CityTV - Season 3 Episode 1
Episode Title: Biology 101
The Greendale study group reunites; Jeff butts heads with the new biology teacher; Dean Pelton finds a new nemesis in the dean of the Air Conditioning Repair Annex.

Another one high on my list to see after a long summer.


The X-Factor - 8:00 Two Hours - FOX - Season 1 Episode 2
Episode Title: Auditions No. 2
Hopefuls perform for the judges.

Quite enjoyed the first episode and I'm excited to see what we've got here.


The Vampire Diaries - 8:00 - The CW - Season 3 Episode 2
Episode Title: The Hybrid
Klaus puts a plan in motion that will give him even more power, but even with the unwilling participation of werewolf Ray Sutton, things don't go exactly as Klaus had planned. Damon and Alaric reluctantly go along with Elena's new strategy to find Stefan, leading Damon into a dangerous fight with an unexpected enemy. Jeremy turns to Matt for help as he continues to try to understand what the ghosts from his past want from him. Unaware that Caroline is in need of his help, Tyler faces an emotional confrontation with his mother.


The Big Bang Theory - 8:30 - CBS/CTV - Season 5 Episode 2
Episode Title: The Infestation Hypothesis
Amy gets inadvertently caught in the middle of a fight between Sheldon and Penny. Leonard tries to add some spice to his long-distance relationship with Priya.


Parks and Recreation - 8:30 - NBC/CityTV - Season 4 Episode 1
Episode Title: I'm Leslie Knope
Leslie has to either break up with Ben or follow her dream of running for office. Ann is forced to dispense medical advice after making an unexpected diagnosis. Meanwhile, Ron prepares for the return of his first ex-wife, Tammy One.

Good lord we've got a tonne of great comedy tonight, did I mention Thursdays are my favorite night on television?


Grey's Anatomy - 9:00 Two Hours - ABC/CTV - Season 8 Episode 1/2
Episode Title: Free Falling/She's Gone
The fifth-year residents return for the first day of a year that will make or break their careers: Meredith faces the consequences of tampering with Derek's clinical trial and is terminated at the hospital; April tries to step up to the plate as Chief Resident in the wake of a giant sinkhole in the middle of Seattle; and Cristina and Owen are still at odds over their drastically different feelings for their unborn child.

News of Meredith and Derek's unsteady relationship raises a red flag for Zola's adoption counselor; Alex quickly realizes that he has become the outcast of the group after ratting out Meredith; and Cristina makes a tough decision regarding her unexpected pregnancy. Also, Chief Webber brings Henry in for a last minute surgery, alarming Teddy.


Person of Interest - 9:00 - CBS/CityTV - Season 1 Episode 1
Episode Title: Pilot
When the social security number of a young prosecutor comes up, Reese and Finch work together to figure out if their person of interest is the victim or perpetrator.

Good to have you back Ben.


The Office - 9:00 - NBC/Global - Season 8 Episode 1
Episode Title: The List
New Dunder Mifflin CEO Robert California leaves a piece of paper with a line down the middle that has names of the Scranton staff on either side of it, leading everyone to try and figure out what it means.

I'm sorry, but I'm not excited about this one.  Sure we'll find out who the boss is, but other than that is there a reason to watch?


The Secret Circle - 9:00/8:00 - The CW/CHCH - Season 1 Episode 2
Episode Title: Bound
In an effort to distance herself from the Circle and establish a normal teenage life in Chance Harbor, Cassie befriends Sally Matthews, a non-witch. Concerned their powers are getting out of control, Diana pushes everyone to bind the Circle, but Faye is thrilled with the increase in her powers and refuses to participate, while Melissa flirts with Nick despite Faye's warnings. Meanwhile, Adam fights his growing feelings for Cassie, but circumstances continue to throw them together, forcing Cassie to make a decision.

I'm warning you circle, I'm giving you one more episode and I'll be out.


Whitney - 9:30 - NBC - Season 1 Episode 1
Episode Title: Pilot
When Whitney and Alex, a happily unmarried couple, attend one of their friends' weddings, Whitney realizes that she and Alex are dangerously close to relationship boredom after three years together. Determined not to let that happen, Whitney consults her close circle of opinionated girlfriends Lily and Roxanne. Snapping into action she tries to seduce Alex in a sexy costume, but someone winds up in the emergency room.

Saw this last week and it's not that great.


The Mentalist - 10:00 - CBS - Season 4 Episode 1
Episode Title: Scarlet Ribbons
In prison for killing his nemesis, Patrick Jane must prove that the man he shot really was Red John. Meanwhile, Lisbon urges Van Pelt to seek counseling in the aftermath of the death of her fiancé, Detective O'Laughlin.


Prime Suspect - 10:00 - NBC/Global - Season 1 Episode 1
Episode Title: Pilot
Jane gets a rough start in her new New York homicide squad when she questions her new colleagues' work on a mysterious murder case. After complaining to her lieutenant about not getting cases, Jane manages to find a unique angle to help solve a crime. Meanwhile, Jane goes to her father for advice.

I'm intrigued by this one. Worth checking out for sure.


Other Shows Worth Mentioning
10:00 - It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
10:00 - Jersey Shore
10:30 - Archer


Movies Worth Mentioning:
9:00 - 48 Hours - CHCH


Tonight on the CBC:
8:00 - Life is a Highway
9:00 - In Search of the G Spot


Tonight on TLC:
10:00 - Prison Diaries


A Look at Late Night:
Late Show: Sgt. Dakota Meyer, Sofia Vergara, Chris Cornell performs.
Late Late Show: Emails with Chris Hardwick, Billy Gardell.
Tonight Show: Jamie Foxx, Michelle Monaghan, Bush performs.
Late Night: Julianna Margulies, Wyatt Cenac, Telekinesis performs.
Kimmel: Ellen Pompeo, Sammi ``Sweetheart'' Giancola and Ronnie Ortiz-Magro, Daryl Hall performs.
Conan: Jonah Hill, John Noble.


What's Playing in My Media Room:
8:00 - The Big Bang Theory, Community, Charlie's Angels, The Vampire Diaries, The X-Factor
8:30 - The Big Bang Theory, Parks and Rec
9:00 - Person of Interest, The Office, The Secret Circle
10:00 - Prime Suspect

Hang on kids, it's going to be a rough night.

What's Playing in the Media Room - September 21st 2011

The Middle - 8:00 One Hour - ABC/CityTV - Season 3 Episode 1/2
Episode Title: Forced Family Fun: Part 1 and Part 2
With school about to start in a few days, Frankie realizes that she and Mike have barely spent time together with the kids over the summer, so she insists that they take a short family vacation. But when Mike decides that the perfect family getaway is a camping trip, memories of their campsite honeymoon 19 years earlier which was ruined by Nicky, a sad-sack former high school acquaintance of Mike's come flashing back.


Survivor: South Pacific - 8:00 - CBS/Global - Season 23 Episode 2
Episode Title: He Has Demons
A discovery leaves one castaway with an early advantage, a lie unravels leading to an explosive tribal council.


Up All Night - 8:00 - NBC - Season 1 Episode 2
Episode Title: Cool Neighbors
When a "cool" new couple moves in across the street, Reagan and Chris become obsessed with finding out every detail about them. Elsewhere, Ava struggles with the fact that baby Amy does not like her, especially when she takes a liking to Calvin.


The X Factor - 8:00 Two Hours - FOX/CityTV - Season 1 Episode 1
Episode Title: Auditions
Hopefuls perform for the judges in Los Angeles and Seatlle.


H8R - 8:00/9:00 - The CW/E! Canada - Season 1 Episode 2
Episode Title: Episode 2
Mario Lopez hosts this new reality series in which celebrities will go head-to-head with real people who don’t like them and try to win them over.


Free Agents 8:30 - NBC - Season 1 Episode 2
Episode Title: What I did for Work
When a big client shows signs of leaving Hale Dayton, Alex is charged with taking him out for an evening of entertainment. But when Alex realizes he's still a bit rusty with women, he calls in Dan and Gregg for assistance and things don't go exactly as planned. Meanwhile, Emma has set her sights on Andrew, who works upstairs in the building. With the help of Helen and Walter, she tries to turn on the charm.


Modern Family - 9:00 One Hour - ABC/CityTV - Season 3 Episode 1/2
Episode Title: Dude Ranch/When Good Kids Go Bad
The family decides to don their cow boots and hats and head to Jackson Hole, Wyoming for some fun and adventure in the great outdoors. While vacationing on Lost Creek Ranch, they try their hands at a little cattle herding, skeet shooting and horseback riding; there are also some big firsts, a huge surprise and an actual face off between Jay and a foe - a cowboy named Hank.

Mitch and Cam plan a nice evening with the whole family to break the happy news that they're looking to adopt another child. However their parade is rained on when they realize Lily may not take well to another baby in the house. Meanwhile, Claire and Jay are each consumed with proving a certain point.


Criminal Minds - 9:00 - CBS - Season 7 Episode 1
Episode Title: It Takes a Village
The BAU team is at a crossroads as they are questioned by a Senate Committee for their retaliatory actions in the wake of Prentiss' loss, but an unexpected familiar face could help them win their case and keep the team together.


Harry's Law - 9:00 - NBC/Global - Season 2 Episode 1
Episode Title: Hosanna Rosanna
Harry, against her better judgment, agrees to defend Eric Sanders, a man accused of savagely killing his wife. She takes the case at the request of Oliver Richard - a hot-shot attorney from the very firm that fired her the previous year. The extremely high-profile case brings Harry toe-to-toe with the head honcho herself, D.A. Roseanna Remmick. Meanwhile, new associate Cassie Reynolds represents an artist whose painting was unceremoniously altered by the purchaser. Elsewhere, Tommy Jefferson, forces his way into sharing Harry's new office space and pursues a box store giant, vying to be their local counsel in a huge class action lawsuit.


America's Next Top Model - 9:00 - The CW - Season 17 Episode 2
Episode Title: Ashlee Simpson
After a shocking first elimination, the girls step up their game. As the tension mounts and catfights begin, alliances are made in the house between the women. The All-Stars receive make-overs and many of them melt down during the process. During a challenge and photo shoot about branding, the women must create a new hot dog for the world-famous Pink’s restaurant. Andre Leon Tally and Nigel Barker join guest judge Ashlee Simpson and Tyra Banks on the judges’ panel for the second elimination.


Revenge - 10:00 - ABC/CityTV - Season 1 Episode 1
Episode Title: Pilot
Emily Thorne returns to Southampton and rents the seaside home she shared with her father, David Clarke, 17 years ago. With the help of her only friend, Ashley, she sets her sites on her first target, and puts her carefully organized plan in motion. Her focus unexpectedly wavers when she comes across Jack, a friendly face from the past, makes a new romantic connection with the son of her sworn enemy, and is pushed into an uneasy alliance with the only person who knows her secret.


CSI - 10:00 - CBS/CTV - Season 11 Episode 1
Episode Title: 73 Seconds
A crazy, chaotic shoot-out on a hotel tram leaves two dead, almost no witnesses, and a lot of contradictory evidence; another dead man in Panaca County has a young man's face and an old man's body.


Law and Order:SVU - 10:00 - NBC - Season 13 Episode 1
Episode Title: Scorched Earth
The detectives of the Special Victims Unit are called to the scene when a hotel maid reports being assaulted by Italian diplomat Robert Distasio. Bureau Chief Mike Cutter and ADA Alex Cabot prosecute the high-profile case, which quickly grows more complicated as the maid's credibility is publicly questioned. Detective Amanda Rollins joins the Manhattan SVU from Atlanta, while Benson struggles to cope with the fall-out from the shooting in the precinct.


Sons of Anarchy - 10:00 - Superchannel Canada - Season 3 Episode 3
Episode Title: Booster
As Jax and Clay attempt to sell the Mexican cartel deal to the rest of the club the Feds think they may have come up with an idea to take SAMCRO down. Gemma confronts Tara about Maureen's note and Kozik is challenged to a basketball game.


Tonight on the CBC:
8:00 - Dragons' Den
9:00 - Michael
9:30 - The Debaters


Tonight on TLC:
8:30 - I didn't know I was pregnant
10:00 - Toddlers and Tiarias - Summer Finale


Other Shows Worth Mentioning:
AandE has a Storage Wars Marathon 8:00 - 11:00


Movies Worth Mentioning:
8:00 - The Rookie - CHCH
9:00 - Falling Down - HDNet


A Look at Late Night:
Late Show: Taylor Lautner, Minka Kelly, Wilco performs.
Late Late Show: James Spader, Juno Temple
Kimmel: Julie Bowen, Elisha Cuthbert, Pitbull performs.
Tonight Show: Amy Poehler, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, The Kooks perform.
Late Night: Jonah Hill, Whitney Cummings, Elbow performs.
Conan: Jim Parsons, Chris Pratt, Grouplove performs.


Whats Playing in My Media Room:
8:00 - Survivor, The X-Factor
8:30 - Free Agents
9:00 - Modern Family, Criminal Minds, Harry's Law
10:00 - Revenge, CSI, Sons of Anarchy




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