Fall Schmall… The Winter 2010 TV schedule is cuckoo-bananas! Ducky and GMMR sat down, screeners in hand, mapped out all the premiere dates and dished the dirt on all the new and returning shows.
What did we think of the first 5 episodes of CHUCK Season 3? What about the new season of 24 featuring Starbuck (Katee Sackhoff)? What about new shows like LIFE UNEXPECTED, THE DEEP END, CAPRICA, HAPPY TOWN and HUMAN TARGET?
Want to know when DAMAGES, LOST, SOUTHLAND, GLEE and NURSE JACKIE return? Want to know how long you have to wait for Lauren Graham to shine in PARENTHOOD? How many more weeks until the return of TV Talk’s recurring listener fave “2 Idiots Talk LOST”?
Remember all those shows we totally forgot to talk about during that last few podcasts? Well, it’s about time we got to them don’t you think? Don’t worry though, we’ve added in a few more recent episodes to talk about as well.
First up is the Season 3 finale of MAD MEN. We’re a couple months late but we just couldn’t ignore it any longer. Next is the recent Season 4 finale of DEXTER. Then we’re on to WHITE COLLAR, BETTER OFF TED, SCRUBS and UGLY BETTY.
You begged, you pleaded and you sent hate mail so we decided to spend some time with the hot boys of SUPERNATURAL. That’s right, the cramazing fall finale is discussed in great length and we may or may not have shed a tear or two for the fallen.
Talk about shedding tears, Ducky talks about DOCTOR WHO’s send off for the brilliant David Tennant. (he’s still a little misty over it all)
Then we’re on to cable shows like JERSEY SHORE, REHAB, ONE BIG HAPPY FAMILY and MAN VS FOOD before talking about a possible GLEE burnout.
It’s been 7 weeks since our last podcast and 7 weeks since we last saw each other. You totally thought GMMR and Ducky had called it quits didn’t you? How dare you…
An extended gig in the Hamptons originally sidelined the podcast, then a horrible back injury kept this terrible TV twosome apart until now!
For our first big podcast of the Fall, we thought we’d make up for lost time with a huge 2 hour 10 minute carcast full of laughs, tears, a near death experience and even some New England leaf peeping!
Shows covered in this podcast:
HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, BIG BANG THEORY, GOSSIP GIRL, HOUSE, SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE, THE BIGGEST LOSER, THE GOOD WIFE, V, GLEE, MODERN FAMILY, COUGAR TOWN, TOP CHEF, FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS, FLASH FORWARD, THE VAMPIRE DIARIES, BONES, SUPERNATURAL, FRINGE, THE OFFICE, PARKS & RECREATION, 30 ROCK, COMMUNITY, GREY’S ANATOMY, PRIVATE PRACTICE, UGLY BETTY, DOLLHOUSE, SOUTHLAND, WHITE COLLAR, THE AMAZING RACE, SURVIVOR, DEXTER, MAD MEN and GREEK.
We hope you enjoy our ode to Fall TV so far this season and hope you’ll join in the conversation. Leave your thoughts on what we covered in the comments section of this post! We’d love to hear what you’ve got to say about the new Fall lineup.
Tonight is a very special SUPERNATURAL. No, it’s not a Christmas special or even the end of the world (been there, done that). Tonight it’s time for the Winchesters to star in their own TV show… or five!
In “Changing Channels”, Sam and Dean are paid a visit from an old “friend” that likes to play tricks. That’s right, the nasty troublemaker from “Mystery Spot” starts messing with the Winchesters but this time something meta this way comes.
Here’s a preview clip from “Changing Channels”:
Now tell me you didn’t scream “THAT’S WHAT SHE SAID!” about five times after both Dean and Sam said their “mouth” lines?
I promise you’ll laugh more than you’ve ever laughed at a Supernatural episode before. I promise you some incredible one liners. I promise you some genius television spoofs and I promise you things are not as they seem.
Oh and I promise you some mild spoilers after the jump… (more…)
When I was in LA I was lucky enough to see the cold open for this week’s episode of SUPERNATURAL entitled “The End”.
As you’ll see from the pictures and preview below, Dean’s doing a little timewarp from 2009 to 2014 and in the future there’s a little bit of infected human/zombie action. You’ll also notice that this episode marks the return of “Croatoan“. That’s never a good thing. That pesky plague can wipe out a town overnight so look out Winchesters - you remember what happened back in Season 2 don’t you?
Will “The End” mark the beginning of the actual end for Sam and Dean Winchester? Will the re-emergence of Croatoan bring back anything from Season 2? How will Cas handle what appears to be his new role as Gaius Baltar? Those wacky fallen angels…
I cannot wait for this week’s episode and all I have to say is that my beach house in the Hamptons better have some CW! Yes, I’m going away again… deal with it!
SUPERNATURAL “The End” Episode Summary:
Sam (Jared Padalecki) tells Dean (Jensen Ackles) he wants to rejoin Dean in the battle of the Apocalypse, but Dean tells Sam that they are better off apart. Later, Dean awakens five years in the future in an abandoned city and is attacked by humans who have been infected with a demonic virus that turns humans into Zombies. Zachariah (guest star Kurt Fuller) appears to Dean and explains that this is the world that exists as a result of Dean saying no to helping the angels fight Lucifer. Dean meets up with Future Dean, who tells him that the virus is the Devil’s endgame for destroying mankind. Misha Collins also stars. Steve Boyum directed the episode written by Ben Edlund (#504).
Watch a clip from SUPERNATURAL “The End”:
SUPERNATURAL “The End” Episode Pictures:
SUPERNATURAL “The End” airs Thursday, October 1st at 9pm on The CW
Remember when Thursday night was a bat-shit crazy night of television. NBC owned the night and the counter programming was pretty fierce as well. Last season for some reason, I only watched a couple shows on Thursday’s and while I was happy to have some free time in my TV schedule, I kinda missed the chaos.
Tonight, the Fall Season starts to get really hectic! To make things even more chaotic for me, I’m in LA and can’t watch most of it because tonight I’ll be chillin’ with the final 3 crews of AMERICA’S BEST DANCE CREW!
Last week, The CW premiered THE VAMPIRE DIARIES to huge numbers. It was the biggest series premiere the network had ever seen and I’m happy to report I fucking love the show. Listen to our CW Fall Preview Podcast for more on why I’m totally addicted to TVD! SUPERNATURAL’s Season 5 premiere was crazy good and seriously, having the Winchesters back is like a little slice of heaven (or hell) right here on earth.
Tonight the premieres of SURVIVOR: SAMOA, BONES, PARKS & RECREATION, THE OFFICE, COMMUNITY and FRINGE little the landscape.
I was super excited for COMMUNITY but didn’t love it. It’s got a lot of promise but the pilot falls a little flat and reads quirky for quirks-sake. I’ve always been a huge fan of SURVIVOR so I’m psyched to see the newest castaways battle it out this season. THE OFFICE is always there for a good laugh and I can’t wait to see what expecting parents Jim & Pam do about telling the rest of Dunder Mifflin. I’ve had the BONES season premiere for a couple weeks but have been too busy to watch. Cannot wait! The FRINGE Season 2 premiere is one of the best hours of television I’ve watched so far this fall. Killer shit happens and I’m so glad that the Fringe Science Division is back in action (or is it?)!
What are you watching tonight and are you at all worried about having so many shows up against each other? I hate that the networks have pitted FRINGE against SUPERNATURAL. I love both shows and forcing genre fans to choose between the two is just bullshit. I’m obviously going to watch SUPERNATURAL live and watch FRINGE at a later date as the season plays out but damn… Just remember that GREY’S and PRIVATE PRACTICE are still to debut. Oy Vey!
The premiere of SUPERNATURAL Season 5 “Sympathy for the Devil” is finally here! Tonight at 9pm following the premiere of my new guilty pleasure THE VAMPIRE DIARIES, Sam and Dean Winchester raise Lucifer and have a cup of tea with the nasty little bugger!
It pains me to say this but I can’t watch the season premiere until possibly the 14th. That’s blasphemy, I know!
Tonight is the night before my AIDS Ride so I’ll be without TV, Internet or anything until late on the 13th. Fingers crossed that it hits iTunes before then and possibly I can download and watch on my iPhone some night I don’t just pass out.
Pouring salt into the Winchester withdrawal wound, Warner Bros. has released the following clips from the premiere. *shakes fist* Check them out kids!
The new Fall TV season is less than a week away and while I’ve been busy trying to watch all the new pilots I have to say that I’m not super excited about the new crop of shows. Bummer huh?
My podcasting partner in crime GMMR and I have been trying to schedule time to talk Fall TV and we hope to have all of the network podcasts up in the next week so hold tight. We’ve posted our thoughts on the new shows for The CW so please listen to that podcast to see what we love and/or hate.
In the meantime here are the shows I plan on watching this Fall. Shows in BLUE are what I plan on watching LIVE or DVR’d. Shows in PINK are ones that I will have to catch online or via iTunes.
MONDAY (click to enlarge) Monday’s have traditionally been a pretty busy night of TV viewing for me. However, this year it’s looking pretty open.
I’m annoyed that the power hour that started my night of television last year has been split up because BIG BANG THEORY and HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER was a partnership made in heaven. I’ll be interested to see what happens to BBT at such a late hour (and I hope to remember its on that late) and if I feel like the vibe is the same without it’s partner.
Another year, another chance to officially drop HEROES. Last year I decided to watch then within 5 episodes I dropped that lame duck for the 2nd time in 3 seasons. Going into Season 4, I’ve vowed to not even give it a single frame of consideration. Will. Not. Watch!
After a brief vacation from the kids on the Upper East Side, a summer marathon has renewed my love for all things GOSSIP GIRL. That doesn’t mean I won’t get annoyed with the repetitive storylines and the lame quick-wrap secondary storylines - it just means I’m excited for the show to return and kick some ass! Let’s not fuck it up Savage & Schwartz.
If you’re interested in ACCIDENTALLY ON PURPOSE starring Jenna Elfman, Ashley Jensen and Grant Show you should watch. It’s a very traditional sitcom and paired with TWO AND A HALF MEN, I think it’s going to be a huge hit. I just don’t see myself watching it week to week. The pilot is cute, Elfman is adorable and the premise is fun. Mark my words, this is one of the biggest new shows in 09.
TUESDAY (click to enlarge)
Believe it or not, I’m only watching two shows on Tuesday’s but hell if that isn’t four frakkin’ hours of television.
I’m a total sucker for the weight loss and emotional meltdowns of THE BIGGEST LOSER so there’s no chance I’m not watching Bob and Jillian bust some fatties once again. Love that damn show.
Obviously you know I’m a huge SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE junkie so that’s a no brainer - or is it? I’ve been very vocal about how I don’t love the idea of bringing SYTYCD to the Fall. I love having it as my summer obsession because I have less shows to watch in the summertime which means more time for a Paso Doble or two. Pushing it on us in the middle of the onslaught of new and returning shows seems cruel and I hate that it’s going to take up two hours of my Fall TV schedule. There… I’ve said it.
I’m not gonna lie - from time to time I will probably watch The CW’s reboot of MELROSE PLACE. I actually enjoyed the pilot episode. It’s 100% better than I expected it to be and surely my partner Jon will want to pop in and out of that salacious complex.
*If you’re wondering about BETTER OFF TED, don’t worry its coming back after DwtS ends (which isn’t soon enough)!
**ABC’s reboot of V starts November 3rd at 8pm (shitty time slot for a show that is not suited for 8pm) and I’m super excited. I loved the original as a kid and I really enjoyed the pilot for the remake. Plus, it’s got Elizabeth Mitchell, Alan Tudyk and Scott Wolf!
WEDNESDAY (click to enlarge)
Wednesday night is really the only night I’m giving new shows a chance at making it into my live/dvr rotation.
SYTYCD has it’s results show at 8pm and that’s followed by GLEE (which we all know I flippin’ heart). It’s a great one-two punch and I’m really looking forward to Wednesday’s - thanks FOX!
Over on ABC, my favorite new comedy, MODERN FAMILY gets paired up with the pretty good COUGAR TOWN. Trust me when I tell you to tune in to MODERN FAMILY. The pilot has laugh out loud funny jokes throughout and one of the best, THE BEST, things I’ve ever seen in the final few minutes. COUGAR TOWN is fun, a little dirty and honestly who doesn’t love having Courtney Cox, Busy Phillips and Josh Hopkins back on their screens?
EASTWICK is not as bad as you think it might be. The hour grew on me as it progressed and I’m willing to give it a couple weeks which is more than I can say for many of the new shows this Fall.
This just in from our friends at Warner Bros. and SUPERNATURAL!
WB Insider Rewards Exclusive Members-Only Sweepstakes Giveaway
Join WB Insider Rewards Now and Get a Chance to Win an Authentic Supernatural Hex Bag!
August 28, 2009 Burbank, Calif. – Just in time for the debut of Supernatural Season 5, Warner Bros. launches the Supernatural Sweepstakes on Monday, August 31st. This exciting sweepstakes is available for anyone who joins the exclusive WB Insider Rewards community at www.wbinsiderrewards.com.
The Grand Prize winner will receive these terrific prizes:
- Authentic Hex Bag Prop from Supernatural
- Sony Playstation®3 with built-in Blu-ray™ Player
- Blu-ray Discs of Supernatural Seasons 3 & 4*
- 4 VIP Tickets for the Warner Bros. Studio Tour
The hex bag prop was designed by the Supernatural Prop Master and is one of the three created for the Season 5 premiere, Sympathy for the Devil, which airs on September 10th. Winchester brothers’ epic journey continues as Sam (Jared Padelecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) carry on their life’s mission to protect mankind from dark spirits and to guard their own immortal souls.
Last season, Sam and Dean used hex bags to hide from witches, demons, evil spirits and even angels. To learn more about the power of hex bags, get Supernatural: The Complete Fourth Season, available for purchase on Blu-ray™ and DVD on September 1st.
To enter the Supernatural Sweepstakes, participants must join the WB Insiders Rewards program. Members earn credits by watching clips and playing online games and then spend those rewards on free digital downloads like MP3s, mobile wallpapers, video clips and more. Members also can get exclusive sneak peeks, discounts on select merchandise at www.wbshop.com, free movie tickets, and the latest news about their favorite WB shows.
Additional prizes for winners of the WB Insider Rewards Supernatural Prop Sweepstakes are:
First Prize Winner (1)
- $500 shopping spree at www.wbshop.com.
Second Prize Winner (1)
- Supernatural Seasons 3 & 4 on Blu-ray*
Third Prize Winners (5)
- Prize package that includes the Supernatural Pendant, Harvelle’s Roadhouse T-Shirt, Taillights Mug, Sam & Dean Travel Mug, MiniBusts of the Scarecrow, Dean Winchester Wendigo, and Devil’s Trap John Winchester
Fourth Prize Winner (1)
- 4 V.I.P Tickets for the WB Studio Tour
Fifth Prize Winners (10)
- $20.00 coupons for merchandise on www.wbshop.com.
By offering loyal WB Insiders a chance to win these great prizes, the Supernatural Sweepstakes celebrates fans of this successful television series, which has been nominated for three Emmy® Awards and three Teen Choice Awards in its four seasons on the air. It’s Warner Bros. way of saying thanks for joining the WB Insiders at www.wbinsiderrewards.com.
Gotta love the hardcore SUPERNATURAL fans and their dedication to all things Jensen and Jared… the newest lovefest comes in the form of Jared Padalecki’s fine ass!
You can view a gallery of Jared’s firm derriere, leave testimonials about your Jared butt dreams, dance along to the catchy tune below or you can SMACK THAT ASS - that’s right kids… you too can smack Jared Padalecki’s ass!
Another carcast, another rainstorm and another podcast over an hour! This week Kath and Dan kick off the podcast talking about TOP CHEF LAS VEGAS. From foodies to fangbangers, its off to Bon Temps and a little TRUE BLOOD.
BIG BROTHER 11 kicked another psychotic houseguest out while we dodged planes landing on the highway.
We talked the NURSE JACKIE finale and MAD MEN’s latest episode before catching up on old shows. From GOSSIP GIRL to DOLLHOUSE to SUPERNATURAL we talk the good, bad and tragic about the shows we’re catching up on this summer.
It’s our last podcast before our Fall TV Previews so do not miss out on all the summer fun.
On September 10th we will witness Lucifer rise up and square off with Sam and Dean Winchester (allegedly)… I for one cannot wait to have those boys back in my life and I’m sure you feel the same. So to wet your appetite for destruction, here are a few episode promo pics from “Sympathy for the Devil”, SUPERNATURAL’s Season 5 premiere!
Oh and the girl in the photo… guess who she’s an incarnation of? She’s not a pixie little bitch any longer kids… meet your new Meg (played by Rachel Miner - that’s right Macaulay Culkin’s ex-wife)!
Episode Summary: APOCALYPSE NOW — Picking up where the finale left off, Dean (Jensen Ackles) and Sam (Jared Padalecki) watch as the Devil (guest star Mark Pellegrino, “Lost”) emerges from Hell. The brothers and Bobby (Jim Beaver) deal with the aftermath of Lucifer rising and the stunning news from Chuck the Prophet (guest star Rob Benedict) that Castiel (Misha Collins) was blown to bits by the archangels. Robert Singer directed the episode written by Eric Kripke.
This has to be my favorite SUPERNATURAL Season 5 promo video. I love a good subliminal message, especially one that has hot boys, bleeding cribs and Lucifer embedded in it.
In preparation for Season 5 of SUPERNATURAL, The CW wants to catch you up on all things Winchester and their hell raisin’. Its just a lil refresher… another handy dandy video of all the important Season 4 moments you need to remember moving forward. I cannot wait!
Kath and Dan are back with a regular TV Talk Podcast about all things summer TV and vampire! That’s right, we’re vamp crazy so there’s plenty of talk about TRUE BLOOD, BEING HUMAN, THE VAMPIRE DIARIES and more.
Also on tap, BIG BROTHER 11, NURSE JACKIE, ENTOURAGE, WAREHOUSE 13, REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ATLANTA, GREEK, PSYCH, SKINS plus an update on PROJECT SUPERNATURAL.
If that’s not enough, we talk about the best pilot on The CW you WON’T see this fall and we want answers as to why.
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