10 New Shows to Watch
As the fall season is upon it brings us to a decision, “what should my DVR record?” Here are my top 10 suggestions for you to add to your regularly scheduled recordings:
10. “90210″ - We loved it in the 90’s and it picks up right where it left off…at least before it got all weird. Set it to record Tuesdays at 7p on the CW (channel 6)
9. “Crusoe” - A castaway and his native friend endure the perils of living on a deserted island in this adaptation of Daniel Defoe’s classic novel starring the “Tudors” Sam Neill. You can record Crusoe on the wide open Friday Nights at 7p on NBC (channel 12)
8. “My Own Worst Enemy” - The division between a suburban father and his super-spy alter ego breaks down after an implant in his brain begins to malfunction, leaving his two identities fighting for dominance. I always liked Christian Slater, but I have my doubts about this show. Still it looks interesting enough and in a perfect time slot for us to record on Mondays at 9p on NBC (channel 12) against the tired and worn out plots of “CSI Miami” and “Boston Legal”.
7. “The Ex-List” - So here is the description: A thirtysomething woman revisits past relationships to find her soul mate after a psychic informs her one of them is her future husband, but if she doesn’t locate him within a year she is destined to remain single for the rest of her life. Again this show has potentional and stars Elizabeth Ann Reaser who played the injured pregnant woman on “Grey’s Anatomy” who didn’t speak but just communicated with her eyes. You can record “The Ex-List” on Friday at 8p on CBS (channel 5).
6. “Life on Mars” - From the never could happen department: A modern police detective wakes from a coma to find himself working as a cop in 1973, and must readjust to life even as he seeks a way back to his future. This show could be really good, or really bad. You can take a chance and record it while you are watching the final season of ER Thursdays on ABC at 9p (channel 15).
5. “Do Not Disturb” - How can you go wrong with a lady names Nicey? Nicey Nash and Jerry O’Connel anchor the new Fox comedy about a staff at an ultra hip New York City Hotel. It’ll be a good option for comedy and you can record “Do Not Disturb” on Wednesdays without conflict at 8:30p on Fox (channel 10), that is unless you are recording “Private Practice” and “Deal or No Deal”.
4. “Worst Week” - If you enjoyed “Meet the Parents” you enjoy this: An engaged man tries desperately to impress his fiancée’s parents but his attempts inevitably end in disaster. You would think “Worst Week” is just a rip off of that movie with Ben Stiller, but actually it based off a British Comedy. And if the other American adaptations of British comedy are any indication of how good “Worst Week” will be, just sit down and watch an episode of “The Office.” It will be tough to record “Worst Week” with “Prison Break” and “Heroes” in the same time slot…but if you can squeeze it in, its on Mondays at 8:30p on CBS (Channel 5).
3. “Kath & Kim” - Speaking of foreign comedies: “Kath and Kim” is a comedic look at the contentious relationship of a dysfunctional mother-daughter duo and their adventures in middle-class suburbia. This American remake is based on the Australian show of the same name. “Kath and Kim” has the all-star cast of Molly Shannon, Selma Blair, John Michael Higgins and Mikey Day. Should be a great show and a easy one to record between “My Name is Earl” and “The Office” Thursdays at 7:30p on NBC (channel 12).
2. “Knight Rider” - Some people think nobody can be Michael Kinght like The Hoff, well their right. This new “Knight Rider” series is about Michael Knight’s son. Best of all KITT returns as an over the top Ford Mustang. The show will be the same basic plot from the the original from the 80’s and will even feature appearances from The Hoff himself. If you are watching “Pushing Daisies”, “America’s Next Top Model” or “Bones” this will be a tough show to catch. But is you have the space record “Kinght Rider” on Wednesdays at 7p on NBC (channel 12).
1. “Fringe” - From the absouletly crazy and fabulous mind of J.J. Abrams comes “Fringe.” What is it about?…well that is always the question with J.J., but it involves a FBI agent, a Mad Scientist and a Con Man. How can you go wrong with the guy that created “Alias” and “Lost”? If you are not into “Dancing With the Stars” or “Biggest Loser” you can record “Fringe” on Wednesdays at 8p on Fox (channel 10).
Enjoy the new fall season!