Just like that, the 2008-2009 season is done. We are now firmly in the grips of the summer television season. That means there will be a months long wait (10 if you’re a Chuck fan!) for new episodes. On the bright side, you’ll have plenty of time to watch the Women’s College World Series (Danielle Lawrie is awesome!) or the French Open (I’ve got Nadal and Safina). Or maybe you’ll join me in reading World War Z (Zombies!). Before you get started on that fancy new summer schedule, we have one last week of numbers to take a look at. Read the rest of this entry »

Comedy Central

5:00p/4:00 Central

• The New CW Sunday begins early at 5:30p/4:30 Central with Casey Affleck’s excursion to Pawnee-Oklahoma to meet with and learn about the Native Americans who make this their home in a new 4Real.

7:00p/6:00 Central

• Then, In Harm’s Way takes a look at the dangerous profession of war photographer. Alternately, NBC kicks off their night of football with Football Night in America, while ABC offers up a fresh America’s Funniest Home Videos. Is there anything we haven’t seen yet ever on this show?
• CBS’s 60 Minutes offers up stories of bullfighting brothers in Spain, warfare in Afghanistan, and the multi-billion dollar bank bailout in the US.

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FOX

I don’t know what’s more exciting. The fact that we’ve got fifteen season and series premiere in four hours of programming tonight, or the return of Donnie, Danny, Jordan, Jonathan and *swoon!* Joey to our technicolor screens in their own concert special. You’ve got network favorites like Desperate Housewives, Brothers & Sisters, Cold Case and The Unit, along with the returns of FOX’s animated lineup of The Simpsons, King of the Hill, Family Guy and American Dad.

But interestingly, the kids over on pay cable are apparently ready to play with the big boys. Usually, cable programs their series around network, but Showtime and HBO are jumping right into the fray with season premieres tonight of Dexter and Californication on Showtime and the series premieres of comedies Little Britain and The Life & Times of Tim on HBO. And I haven’t even mentioned reality TV yet. What a big night. Let’s get to it… Read the rest of this entry »