What the PCS is Watching - Fall 2006

Suddenly it's October, and the Fall Season of television is well under way. Here are the shows that I am watching, since you're all dying to know what the PCS thinks of this year's programming.

The Old Shows:

#1: Lost, Lost, and more Lost. I have been obsessed with this show from day one. The problem is that it's been over two years and it's only really 69 days later (hehe, 69...). Yes, they are still on the island and we still don't have any idea what the island is, who "The Others" are, and why Kate has that same look she always has of being the damsel in distress. NONETHELESS, I'm still hooked. Long live the sister of the PCS and to find out clues on the show go to lostandleigh.blogspot.com.

#2: Grey's Anatomy. Denny is dead, Burke can't operate, and Meredith and McDreamy are dating. Good times, good times. The show can be over the top sometimes and really, Izzie in that dress on the floor in her prom dress was ridiculous, but I can't tear my eyes away. I'm a sucker for dramas with wit where I still get teary-eyed slash cry uncontrollably. Plus, people think I look like George and he's adorable.

#3: The Office. Probably, literally, and undeniably the funniest, smartest, and hilariest (I just coined a new term!) show on any given night. The opening of the new season was one of my favorites thus far and it had nothing to do with the fact that I was a little tipsy cause I watched it again a few days later and still laughed. Rainn Wilson and I will be friends one day.


#4. Gilmore Girls. Who cares that it's now called the CW rather than the WB, and that the original writer is gone, and that Luke and Lorelai are not getting married. This guilty pleasure pleases me every week, even if I get dirty looks from D everytime it's on. It's just one of those shows where I can always relate something in my life to. I catch myself during the workday saying, "Oh my god, I can't believe I just did that, it's just like when Rory and Lorelai were talking to Kirk about when his car went through Luke's diner...".

New Shows

I am going to start out by saying that I am not that impressed with any one show this season, hopefully things will improve.

#1. Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip. Matthew Perry is back and (gasp!) he's wicked sarcastic. So far, the show has kept my interest and seems Ok. I really like Nate Corddry from the Daily Show as one of the cast members. And, it's so clearly and predictably written by Aaron Sorkin of the West Wing. Fast, witty, and people are usually walking and talking fast at the same time. It reminds me of a new Sarah MacLachlan album, like I've never seen it before, yet it all seems so familiar and easy to embrace.

#2. Heroes. I've always loved the concept of having super powers. And, how many times in my life have I been asked, "If you could have one super power, what would it be?" My answer has always been to fly. Well, now two people in that show have my super power and I'm very, very jealous. This Monday night is very lucky to be on that night, because there is literally nothing else to watch. The cheerleader who dies every week is getting pretty old, so they better start ramping up the adventure and more importantly, I want to see more flying so I can live vicariously through SOMEBODY.

#3. 30 Rock. The premier was only last night, and I definitely laughed at some parts. I'm really hoping Tina Fey doesn't let me down. Tracey Morgan was pretty funny and Jane Krakowski (from Ally McBeal) has potential. I'll keep you posted on how things are going later.

In Reruns

Before Primetime, there are reruns from the time I get home to the time new episodes start. Here are my two favorite shows that I'm enjoying seeing from the beginning:

1. Scrubs. Comedy Central, the network that brought me Strangers with Candy, and still delivers with The Daily Show and Colbert Report, airs Scrubs from 7-8pm everynight. Thank you, CC, I love you!

2. Arrested Development. G4, a network that I have never heard of, brings me Arrested Develoopment - dysfunctional family and all. I now get to see all the episodes that I may have missed the first time around. I want to be adopted by the Bluth family right now.

That's all for now, but I have promised several people that I will be better at writing more often. Keep reading, loyal fans!