What's Playing in the Media Room - September 19th 2011

The last couple of weeks have been the lead-up to the big dance, this is it fellow tv fans.  It's for real now, there is something like 46 premieres in the next 5 nights.  Get the coffee made, get the snack bowls topped up and let's welcome back the Fall TV Season!  Yes I love this stuff and the last 5 hours have been a crawl for me.  So let's just get down to it, let's see what Day 1 has in store for us.  I hope you all enjoy your evening, whatever you do decide to watch.  Just use the time wisely and make smart tv decisions out there.  It's all about being entertained, so let's enjoy it!  I've read this back a couple of times now and I really have been watching A LOT of Friday Night Lights the last few weeks.  If you haven't watch it, please do.  Great show.


Clear Eyes. Full Hearts. Can't Lose!! 


Dancing With The Stars - 8:00 Two Hours - ABC - Season 13 Episode 1
Episode Title: Episode 1301
In the 13th-season opener, 12 couples perform the cha-cha or the Viennese waltz. Competitors include Chaz Bono, Ricki Lake, Ron Artest, Nancy Grace, David Arquette and Hope Solo.


Best of luck to those that get sucked into this every season.




How I Met Your Mother - 8:00 - CBS/CityTV - Season 7 Episode 1
Episode Title: The Best Man
While Barney prepares for his wedding to a mystery bride, he and Ted reminisce about Punchy's wedding, including when Marshall and Lily announced they were having a baby. Meanwhile, Robin considers telling Barney she has feelings for him.


Mrs Media Room tells me that she's getting fed up of this one like so many others out there.  I say, we're 6 full seasons in already.  It's too late to drop it now, we have to finally meet the mother, at some point. Right?






The Sing-Off - 8:00 Two Hours - NBC - Season 3 Episode 1
Episode Title: Episode 3.01
The series returns for season three and its first fall run with 16 groups vying to be crowned the a cappella champion. Nick Lachey hosts alongside Sara Bareilles who joins Ben Folds and Shawn Stockman as the new judge this season. Eight of the 16 groups unite to perform together. Groups performing include: Afro Blue; The Cat's Pajamas; Delilah; Fannin Family; Kinfolk 9; The YellowJackets, University of Rochester; Urban Method and Vocal Point. The winner receivesa $200,000 cash prize and a Sony Music recording contract.




Hell's Kitchen - 8:00 Two Hours - FOX/CFMT - Season 9 Episode 15/16
Episode Title: 4 Chefs Compete/Winner Chosen
The competition intensifies with only four chefs remaining, and each contestant must prove their skill, passion and determination to make it to compete in the final round of competition. Chef Ramsay puts the remaining four chefs to the test but only two chefs will withstand a dramatic dinner service and compete for the grand prize in HELL'S KITCHEN's final showdown. Later, with the grand prize within reach, the final two chefs take center stage in a heated battle to prove to Chef Ramsay that they deserve the life changing grand prize, a culinary position as Chef de Cuisine at BLT in New York City. After weathering tough challenges and Chef Ramsay's searing critiques all season long, one door will open a world of opportunity for the winner.


Season Finale Here.




Flashpoint - 8:00 - CTV - Season 4 Episode 8
Episode Title: The War Within
A plane is hijacked and Parker must negotiate while the rest of Team One prepares for the worst.


This has been dropped by CBS, but we as Canadians have a duty to keep watching this great television program!




How I Met Your Mother - 8:30 - CBS/CityTV - Season 7 Episode 2
Episode Title: The Naked Truth
When Marshall gets the job of his dreams, he worries that, once the company discovers videos he made in the past, they may rescind the offer. Meanwhile, Ted can't decide who to bring to the Architects Ball.




Two and a Half Men - 9:00 - CBS/CTV - Season 9 Episode 1
Episode Title: Nice to Meet You, Walden Schmidt
After the death of Charlie Harper, an Internet Billionaire purchases Charlie's beach house.


I'm guessing tonight's Two and a Half Men will have it's biggest ratings ever.  It was really losing me last season, I wasn't upset when they shut it down because I really wasn't finding it funny.  Hopefully with the Kutcher character coming in Alan can finally start singing a new tune.  His constant whining just drives me batty! You're a doctor for crying out loud! How don't you have 20 bucks?




2 Broke Girls - 9:30 - CBS/CityTV - season 1 Episode 1
Episode Title: Pilot
Experienced waitress Max Black meets her new co-worker, former rich-girl Caroline Channing, and puts her skills to the test at an old but re-emerging Brooklyn diner. Despite her initial distaste for Caroline, Max eventually softens and the two team up for a new business venture.


Really looking forward to this one!




Castle - 10:00 - ABC/CTV - Season 4 Episode 1
Episode Title: Rise
Detective Beckett fights for her life as Castle, plagued by guilt over his role in the events, struggles to uncover who's behind her brutal shooting. Meanwhile, back at the precinct, Ryan and Esposito have to adjust, as Victoria "Iron" Gates becomes the precinct's new uncompromising Captain.


I read on Twitter today, that we should remember this episode.  Because this is the episode you'll remember when you think Castle Jumped The Shark.




Hawaii Five-0 - 10:00 - CBS/Global - Season 2 Episode 1
Episode Title: Ha'i'ole
While McGarrett sits in prison awaiting trial for the murder of the governor, Danny brings him a surprise visitor to help clear him. Meanwhile, Kono is suspended for the force, pending an internal investigation.


My wife watches this one, do I get back on-board?  Terry O'Quinn is a good reason to.




The Playboy Club - 10:00 - NBC/CityTV - Season 1 Episode 1
Episode Title: Pilot
When new bunny Maureen begins working at the club, she quickly gets caught up in a dangerous situation with life altering consequences. Coming to her aid is Nick Dalton, one of Chicago's top attorneys and a regular at the club -- despite the tension this situation creates with his girlfriend Carol-Lynne. Meanwhile, the other bunnies, Janie, Alice and Brenda each deal with their own personal issues and secrets while the club's General Manager Billy Rosen tries his best to keep the club running without interference from the mob.


This isn't getting good reviews at all, but I'll have to check out the pilot.  




Weeds - 10:00 - Showtime - Season 7 Episode 12
Episode Title: Qualitative Spatial Reasoning
Andy turns mediator when Nancy and Silas clash over who's in charge of the business; Shane tries to regain the trust of Det. Ouellette; and Doug tries to throw the Securities and Exchange Commission off the trail of his hedge-fund scam.


This is another one that just needs to end.  How many times get Nancy get out of something scott free?  




The Charlie Sheen Roast - 10:00 90 Minutes - Comedy Central/Comedy Channel
It's Charlie Sheen's turn to step in to the celebrity hot seat for the latest installment of The Comedy Central Roast.




The Big C - 10:30 - Showtime - Season 2 Episode 12
Episode Title: The Darkest Day
As Cathy prepares for her trip to Italy, she receives an amicable call from Lee. Elsewhere, Paul uncovers a secret about Myk while Adam discovers one about Poppy.




Repeat Rundown:
8:00 - Boardwalk Empire - HBO
8:00 - H8R - The CW
8:00 - Gossip Girl - Much Music
8:00 - Hoarders - AandE
8:00, 9:00 - My Big Fat Greek Weedding - TLC
9:00 - House - Global Canada
9:00 - The Secret Lift of the American Teenage - Much Music
9:00 - Ringer - The CW
9:00 - Hoarders
9:30 - Happy Endings - CityTV
10:00 - Cake Boss: Baby Special




Other Shows Worth Mentioning:
8:00 - The Lying Game - ABC family
9:00 - Warehouse 13 - SyFy
10:00 - Alphas - SyFy/Space Channel Canada
10:00 - Intervention - AandE




Canadian Channel Changes (Some Pilots are airing on Canadian Channels early to manage their schedule.
8:00 - NCIS - Global Canada (Season Premiere)
9:30 - Whitney - CTV (Pilot)


These shows air in the States on Tuesday and Thursday respectively.




Movies Worth Mentioning:
8:00 - Mermaids - CHCH
8:00 - The Shining - HDNet
9:00 - Airplane II - Movie Time




Tonight on the CBC:
8:00 - John A. - Birth Of A Country - Two Hours




A Look at Late Night:
Late Show: Ted Danson, Dr. Jill Biden
Late Late Show: Keith Olbermann, Kelly McDonald
Kimmel: Dr. Phil McGraw, "Rampage" Jackson, Jon "Bones" Jones, Switchfoot Performs
Tonight Show: Simon Cowell, Natasha Leggero, Selena Gomez Performs.
Conan: Ryan Gosling, Nicole Scherzinger, Tig Notaro Performs.




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


And so it begins, it's going to be a late night tonight.