Now that we're finally back to a non-strike TV schedule, what shows are you watching this year? Are there any that you used to watch that you've since given up? Any new shows you're excited about?
Here's what I've been watching:
Amazing Race 13: I love this reality show. I really do. It doesn't quite scratch my own travel itch, but it certainly gives me good ideas for my world travel wish list. I was disappointed to see the hippie bee keepers go so quickly (now they were definitely Growing Bolder!), but I always love the intergenerational teams. Last year, I was a big fan of the grandfather/grandson team who got matching tattoos during one of the detours. This year, I'm starting to develop a little nerd crush on the computer geeks. They're great!
How I Met Your Mother: There aren't many good sitcoms on anymore, but this is definitely at the top of the list for me. It's one of the truest shows I've ever seen about what it's like to be in your 20s and early 30s. The dialogue often seems like it was lifted from conversations between me and my friends, although we do not have a Barney in the group! I wish though! Neil Patrick Harris is amazing in this role! He was made to do physical comedy.
Brothers & Sisters/Desperate Housewives: These aren't the must-see shows they once were for me, although I still find myself DVRing them. I still rather enjoy Brothers and Sisters, but I'm not giving DH much longer. We'll see how this whole 5-year flash-forward technique pans out.
Project Runway: This is the highlight of my TV week. We're nearing the end of the season, but the best part of that is that that means Top Chef is almost here!
The Office: I loved the first episode with the officewide weight-loss challenge. I laughed out loud this summer when I heard about that premise, and it didn't fail to disappoint. And I love how they have made Ryan come back as the temp again. I just hope that the engagement of Jim and Pam doesn't turn this great dark comedy into a sappy love show!