I’ll be honest. I was dreading watching this premiere because of Jonny Fairplay. Hearing him speak and seeing him on my television puts me in a very bad mood. I was disappointed they chose him for this season because - in my mind - it ruined what could be a great concept. I actually fast-forwarded through a few confessional scenes with him in it - just so I could avoid hearing him speak.
So - needless to say the tribal council pleased me greatly. It may have disappointed many of you looking for good drama - but I’m happy to now just focus on the show.
Is it just me - or is it surprisingly difficult notto root for the Fans? They are such underdogs and I found myself rejoicing when they won the challenge. I don’t think I realized I’d so whole-heartedly be on their side. But I was! Of course - it helps that there are several on there that have potential to be contestants I really root for. It’s hard to judge the first episode, but I think I’m going to like Erik, Jason, Joel and Mikey B. I haven’t decided about any of the girls but Kathleen yet because she was the one they focused on the most. And boy - I want her gone. Not because I don’t like her as a person or contestant, but she makes me very uncomfortable with constantly putting her foot in her mouth. I agree that it’s too bad she found the immunity idol.
Overall - I was pleased with the episode. I’m looking forward to watching this one play out.
Ghost Whisperer is all new tonight on CBS. Although, since I just started watching this show this season, even the reruns are new to me. But tonight, it will be new to everyone! I know I’m not the only one mesmerized by Jennifer Love Hewitt’s hair, am I? (My husband would like me to clarify that he is not mesmerized by her hair.) Watch it with me! Description: “Melinda goes to Ned’s new high school to investigate what appears to be a series of hauntings.”
My husbands new favorite show and one in a many in a long list of Vampires as Protagonists pop culture creations, Moonlight is new tonight on CBS. I watch it for the actor previously known as Logan Echols on Veronica Mars. I’ve missed a few episodes, but tonight’s looks good. Description: “A vindictive drug lord kidnaps Josh, whose fate lies with Mick and Beth.”
My favorite Friday night show is NBC’s Friday Night Lights and it is all new tonight. I’ll be watching this episode live (as opposed as recorded on TiVo) because I’ve been anticipating tonight’s episode since last week. I want to see Coach Taylor to realize Tim Riggins is a good guy and I want them to hug it out already!. Description: “Brian “Smash” Williams is facing a lot of pressure as many major colleges are looking for a verbal commitment to their program and he has his heart set on one. Elsewhere, tension is still high between Coach Taylor and Tim Riggins, with regard to Julie, and Tim does not know where to turn. Meanwhile, Coach Taylor is feeling the stress as he prepares the Panthers to take on Laribee High School in the biggest game of the season. Back at home, Tami Taylor and her sister continue to see things differently, which eventually leads to the Taylor’s asking her to leave.”
One of my favorite staples is the USA gem Monk and it returns tonight for it’s mid-season premiere. Monk suffers from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder which is what makes tonight’s guest star that much more entertaining. Howie Mandel, a self-proclaimed sufferer of OCD stars in an episode that has Adrien Monk investigating a cult.
There are many shows I still can’t explain my fascination with. CBS’ Numb3rs is one of them. Regardless as to why I watch it, it is all new tonight. Description: An investigative journalist goes missing, and Charlie is physically intimidated in an effort to disrupt his work on the case.
Tonight is a big milestone for one of my Friday Night staples - NBCs Las Vegas. They are celebrating their 100th episode tonight. Description: “Bounty hunters and FBI agents descend on the Montecito when they track a fugitive from justice to the area; Sam tries to help one of her whales pick up the pieces of his broken life; Piper throws a post-New Year’s party, and cash starts rolling in.”
The follow-up to Monk is the cute and funny Psych which also returns for it’s midseason run tonight. Gus and Shawn continue solving crimes with their fake psychic detective agency and making me laugh every Friday. Description: “A woman claiming to be Gus’ wife hires Shawn to search for someone. Kerry Washington guest stars.”
Okay, so my favorite talk show host Ellen DeGeneres has a birthday coming up. She’ll be 50 and her website is 
Last night’s episode was tough for me because on one hand: I’m rooting for a few people on the Black Team and still a little bitter with Neil from Week 7. On the other hand: I love Bob. So, I was torn. I honestly couldn’t root against Neil, no matter how much I wanted to, because he was all Bob has left. I just hate to see a Bob-less finale. 
I read awhile back that How I Met Your Mother does not film in front of a studio audience, because no audience would even smile at the scenes filmed separately in this typically non-linear show. HIMYM (pronounced “Him-Yim” to die-hard fans like myself) seems to have trademarked the sideswipe which leaves one scene and enters another, usually at a time in the past. Last nights episode, “The Platinum Rule” used these sideswipes in a way that makes us fans say, “That’s what I’m talking about.”
Kiefer Sutherland, who was originally scheduled to start his 48 day prison sentence on December 21st, surrendered to police yesterday to begin his sentence early. He had originally requested a longer sentence so that the courts would allow him to schedule it around filming of this season of his hit show 24. However, the WGA strike has postponed filming indefinitely. After serving his sentence, Sutherland will see a 5-year probation and will be required to complete an 18-month alcohol education program. 
My favorite was Kevin’s outfit (pictured on the left), but it came in second with a score of 3.36 according to the voters. First place in the voting so far is Kit’s fleece blazer outfit with a score of 3.40. I really liked her design, just not as much as Kevin’s. So - do you see what did not come in first? Or second? The actual winner. I think Jack’s outfit (which I didn’t like that much) was a 3.28 which brought it to 3rd or even 4th place. I’m glad to see the general voting public was as disappointed as I was with that win.
I love the show Heroes, and I haven’t had near the issues with this season that many have. However, I have formulated a Deathwish List of sorts for the New Year. There are a few people I’d like to see Gone. Gone. And Gone. Not to be brought back with Claire’s (or Peter’s) blood. Gone. For good. And for the record, I was not impressed with the Nathan & Niki deaths from last night. I don’t want them coming back necessarily (because come on, haven’t we seen that trick enough already?) - but it sucks that out of all the characters they could have killed, they killed the two that had finally started getting interesting. They bored me to tears last year, but this year I finally felt like they could play an interesting role. And now they’re dead. (Maybe?) And there were so many better choices of people to kill.
