What to Watch (Week of 9/26)

Getting so close to having a full Fall schedule and I love it!!

AND...I've added a new aspect to my posts this week. Each show listed will also tell you which ones that should be watched live, or recorded/DVR'd/TiVo'd/watched online as soon as possible, etc. Movies will just be listed as a possibility of tuning in or not.

Monday, September 26th
Gossip Girl (The CW) 8pm (WATCH) | Season 5 premiere. Chuck Bass.
2 Broke Girls (CBS) 8:30pm  (WATCH)
Hart of Dixie (The CW) 9pm (DVR) | Series premiere. The only reason this is DVR'd for me is because I already watched the pilot episode FREE from iTunes :)
Terra Nova (Fox) 8pm (DVR) | Two-hour series premiere. I don't plan on watching this show, but might tune in for the premiere.

Tuesday, September 27th
Glee (Fox) 8pm (WATCH)
New Girl (Fox) 9pm (WATCH)
Ringer (The CW) 9pm (DVR) | I've been wrestling with watching this or New Girl and decided that DVR'ing it will let me start it at 9:30pm and be practically caught up by the end for no spoilers.

Wednesday, September 28th
Suburgatory (ABC) 8:30pm (WATCH) | Series premiere. I don't plan on watching this show, but I'm going to tune in since I have an opening in my schedule.
Modern Family (ABC) 9pm (WATCH)
CSI (CBS) 10pm (WATCH)
Law & Order: SVU (NBC) 10pm (DVR)

Thursday, September 29th
The Big Bang Theory (CBS) 8pm (DVR)
The Vampire Diaries (The CW) 8pm (WATCH) | Flashbacks to Stefan in the 20s? Obviously I'm watching this!
The Secret Circle (The CW) 9pm (WATCH) | If this show doesn't pick up the plot soon, its going to move to the DVR list.
Grey's Anatomy (ABC) 9pm (DVR)
The Office (NBC) 9pm (DVR)
The Mentalist (CBS) 10pm (WATCH)

Friday, September 30th
Supernatural (The CW) 9pm (WATCH) | If you didn't know that I'd be watching this, then you don't know me at all!
CSI:NY (CBS) 9pm (DVR)
Detroit Tigers baseball (TBS) (WATCH) | I like the Tigers, and according to my bestie, they will be playing sometime this weekend in the American League Division Series. Here is the TBD Schedule.

Saturday, October 1st - I can't believe its going to be October already!
Michigan State at Ohio State Football (ABC) 3:30pm (WATCH) | Go Green! If you don't know who I'm rooting for by now, then you don't know me at all again!
Pirates of the Caribbean: the Curse of the Black Pearl (ABCFam)  8pm | The best of the franchise.
He's Just Not That Into You (USA) 8:30pm | Pros: Jennifer Aniston/Ben Affleck relationship; Justin Long/Ginnifer Goodwin relationship; Cons: Jennifer Connelly/Bradley Cooper/Scarlett Johannson/Kevin Connolly/Drew Barrymore relationship. So its up to you to decide.

Sunday, October 2nd
Prohibition (PBS) 8pm (WATCH) | Part 1 of 3. Ken Burns' history of the prohibition era (1920-33).
Dexter (SHO) 9pm (WATCH) | Season 6 Premiere.

What to Watch (Week of 9/19)

Before I get into this week's TV schedule, I want to talk a little bit about last night's award show.

So, of course I watched the 63rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards last night. And though there were some odd moments (umm...who came up with the Emmytones idea?), overall I thought the night went okay. Jane Lynch did a great job in my opinion (though her opening segment was lacking), but her one-liners were hilarious. I'm just going to do a quick run-though of only those I was happy to see win. For a complete list you can check out Emmys 2011: And the Winner Are... - TV.com
-Modern Family really cleaned up with five awards including Best Supporting Actress Comedy - Julie Bowen; Best Supporting Actor Comedy - Ty Burrell; Outstanding Directing for Comedy Series; Outstanding Writing for Comedy Series; Best Comedy Series
-Jim Parsons won Best Actor Comedy for The Big Bang Theory, which I was so happy about. BBT has become one of my favorite sitcoms (along with Modern Family of course).
-Though I don't watch Mike & Molly, I was happy to see Melissa McCarthy take home Best Actress Comedy (and the pageant-like ceremony Amy Poehler kicked-off was hilarious).
-And Kate Winslet seems to be going for the EGOT¹ with her win as Best Actress Miniseries/Movie for Mildrid Pierce. All she needs now is the Tony (calling Broadway!).
-Couple other quick notes include: Margo Martindale (Justified) - Best Supporting Actress Drama; Kyle Chandler (Friday Night Lights) - Best Actor Drama; Guy Pearce (Mildred Pierce) - Best Supporting Actor Miniseries/Movie.

In other news, here are my choice for TV I'll be watching this week. I'm so incredibly happy that my weeks a head will be filling up even more!!

Monday, September 19th
Two and a Half Men (CBS) 9pm | Season premiere. I don't usually watch this show, but I want to see how Ashton Kutcher does.
Bring It On (movie) (ABCFam) 9pm | Hands down best movie of the franchise. Hilarious. Also, I know all the cheers :)
2 Broke Girls (CBS) 9:30pm | Special time for premiere. Will be regularly scheduled at 8:30pm.

Tuesday, September 20th
Glee (Fox) 8pm | Season 3 premiere.
New Girl (Fox) 9pm | Series premiere. If you haven't yet, and want to watch the pilot a day early click here.
Ringer (The CW) 9pm

Wednesday, September 21st
The Italian Job (movie) (AMC) 8pm | According to Jason Statham, The Brazilian Job is not happening :(
Modern Family (ABC) 9pm | One hour season premiere.
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (CBS) 10pm | Season premiere on it's new night and time.
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (NBC) 10pm | Season 13 premiere.

Thursday, September 22nd
The Big Bang Theory (CBS) 8pm & 8:30pm | Special two episode hour for the premiere on a new night and time.
The Vampire Diaries (The CW) 8pm | If you haven't seen the season premiere for last week, or none of the episodes for that matter, you better get on that now!
The Office (NBC) 9pm | Season premiere...without Michael Scott.
The Secret Circle (The CW) 9pm
Grey's Anatomy (ABC) 9pm | Two hour season premiere
The Mentalist (CBS) 10pm | I'm excited for this season premiere after the SHOCKER that was the season finale!
*Note still have to wait for November for Bones. Ugh.

Friday, September 23rd
Supernatural (The CW) 9pm | My boys are back! Seventh season begins! If you have yet to watch this show, you should just live in a cave.
CSI:NY (CBS) 9pm | Eighth season opener where Mac and the team recall moments from 9/11 on the 10th anniversary of the tragedy.

Saturday, September 24th
Michigan State University vs. Central Michigan University Football (ESPNU) 12pm | Go Green!
Finding Nemo (movie) (ABCFam) 8pm | Just keep swimming, just keep swimming.

Sunday, September 25th
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (movie) (TNT) 8pm | Orlando Bloom is the shit ;) Teehee
Jeff Dunham: Controlled Chaos (ComCen) 9pm

1. Winners of Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Awards. And yes, Winslet was awarded a Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album for Children in 2000.

What to Watch (Week of 9/12)

It's finally here! It starts this week! My Fall TV-life kicks off this week! And just wait until all the shows come back! Omigosh!

I'm just too excited, so I'm not going to blab today. Without further ado, here is this week's TV I'm Watching:

Monday, September 12th
Gaga by Gaultier (The CW) 8pm | Lady Gaga is interviewed by fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier in Paris.
Emmy Preview 2011 (TVGuide) 9pm | A sneak peek at the 2011 Emmys.
CW Fall Preview (The CW) 9:15pm | I'll be watching 6 of their shows, including 3 new ones.

Tuesday, September 13th
Glee (rerun) (Fox) 8pm | Season 2 finale episode
Ringer (The CW) 9pm | Season Premiere episode. SMG is back!
Auction Hunters (Spike) 10pm

Wednesday, September 14th
The Mentalist (rerun) (TNT) 8pm | If I remember correctly, this was a pretty good episode.
Modern Family (rerun) (ABC) 9pm & 9:30pm
Up All Night (NBC) 10pm | I won't be tuning in regularly, but I thought I should watch the premiere episode since there isn't much on tonight.

Thursday, September 15th
Bones (rerun) (Fox) 8pm | Another two hour block which are the two "ultimate" penultimate episodes.
The Vampire Diaries (The CW) 8pm | IT'S BACK! This is definitely the number 2 show (after Supernatural and before Bones) I've been waiting impatiently for! 
The Secret Circle (The CW) 9pm | Series premiere.

Friday, September 16th
The Notebook (movie) (Oxy) 7pm | "If you're a bird, I'm a bird." Ryan Gosling, I love you.
Ringer and The Secret Circle (reruns) (The CW) 8pm & 9pm | ICYMI¹

Saturday, September 17th
Michigan State University at University of Notre Dame Football (NBC) 3:30pm | Go Green!
Defiance (movie) (AMC) 8pm

Sunday, September 18th
63rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (Fox) 8pm | Hosted by Jane Lynch.

1. In case you missed it.

What to Watch (Week of 9/5)

Happy Labor Day. I hope you all had a great long weekend.

One more week and my Fall shows will start and my posts will be a lot more full! I can't wait!! Until then, here is this week's TV picks:

Monday, September 5th
The Glades (A&E) 10pm | Second-season finale on special night!

Tuesday, September 6th
Glee (rerun) (Fox) 8pm | Jonathan Groff is back as Jesse St. James!

Wednesday, September 7th
Modern Family (rerun) (ABC) 9pm & 9:30pm | This show is just hilarious.
CSI (rerun) (CBS) 10pm | Pretty good episode, compared to the rest of the season. I'm glad Laurence Fishburne is leaving, and rumor has it William Petersen will coming back for a few epis!!

Thursday, September 8th
The Big Bang Theory (rerun) (CBS) 8pm | I just got started on the show and I'm already into a few episodes of season 3.
CBS Fall Preview (CBS) 8:30pm  | The Big Bang Theory cast hosts this special peak into what CBS has to offer this fall.
The Vampire Diaries (rerun) (The CW) 8pm | Second-season finale episode! Pick up your DVD copy at Target - it has an extra disc which features the Comic-Con panel, before the Third-season premiere next week!
Bones (rerun) (Fox) 8pm
Suits (USA) 10pm | First-season finale. Should be good.

Friday, September 9th
King Arthur (movie) (AMC) 8pm | Ioan Gruffudd + Clive Owen = Okay movie, Nice to look at. Oh, and Keira Knightley too; I like her. *Side note¹
Friends with Benefits (NBC) 8pm & 8:30pm | Well I've stuck with it this long, might as well watch the last two episodes of the season.
Supernatural (rerun) (The CW) 9pm

Saturday, September 10th
Meet Joe Black (movie) (TVGuide) 7pm
The Princess Diaries (movie) (ABCFam) 7pm
The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (movie) (ABCFam) 9:30pm | Chris Pine is so fine.
TV's Most Unforgettable Finales (TVGuide) 10pm

Sunday, September 11th
Casablanca (movie) (TCM) 8pm | Here's looking at you kid.
True Blood (HBO) 9pm | Season-four finale! I have been so impressed by this season, I wish it was longer than 12 episodes. And guess what! Scott Foley is going to be in this episode!! Yay!

1. Can't wait to see Ioan in Ringer with Sarah Michelle Gellar on The CW! Series premiere is next week, Sept. 13th.

Fall 2011 TV Premieres

I looked up as many Fall 2011 TV Premiere dates I could find and created a calendar with new and current shows. The shows highlighted in purple are those I plan on watching. That doesn't mean I won't pick up any of the other shows, and doesn't mean I won't drop any of them after watching a couple episodes. Feel free to give me any suggestions if you see I don't have your favorite show highlighted. Click on the images to see them enlarged.