As a woman, I’d be lying if I said I didn’t get caught up in the romantic relationships between the characters on my favorite TV shows. This is not to say that in order for a TV show to be good, there has to be at least one great romance involved in the story. But when there is a good ongoing saga, the girly side of me can’t resist getting into it. So I cant help but notice that this season of TV seems to be severely lacking on the romance department.
This is not for lack of trying on the part of the writers of the shows I watch. For example, there’s just as much sex as ever on Grey’s Anatomy this season but am I alone in being completely bored, if not irritated by the current couplings on the show? I had hoped that if the writers tried to continue the ridiculous George/Izzie relationship, they would at least find a way to make the couple likable. Instead, Callie has become both the victim and the hero of their little love triangle and George and Izzie’s “romance” only serves to annoy me more and more with each passing episode. There’s just no chemistry there. Seeing these two trying to be all cuddly and cute on screen is almost like watching two step-siblings try to have a romantic relationship.
Then of course we have Meredith and Derek. I’ve been over their relationship since season 2 yet the whole thing seems to keep dragging on. Sure, relationships are hard but how many times do we have to see Derek begging for Meredith’s love and her disappointing him over and over again?
And speaking of ABC shows – Is anyone else totally over the Henry/Betty saga on Ugly Betty? I mean, sure, Henry is adorable and I was totally swept away by their interoffice flirtation last season but with the whole drama with Charlie and her baby, whom as of right now, we’re meant to assume is Henry’s, the romance between Betty and Henry has really started to sour for me. Then of course, there’s Freddy Rodriguez’s character, Giovanni. I’d much rather see something start to develop between him and Betty sometime relatively soon. There seems to be more chemistry between Betty and Giovanni than there is between Henry and Betty these days.
On the positive side, I am happy to see Jim and Pam together on The Office and I would prefer the drama between these two be put to rest, at least for the season. That’s probably too much to ask. Couples that finally get together on a TV show rarely seem to be able to maintain a balanced, happy relationship for more than a couple of months before the whole thing starts to fall apart or some catastrophe happens that causes them to rethink things.
There’s virtually nothing going on in the romance department on Desperate Housewives, unless you count Carlos and Gaby’s affair. As that involved a crab-attack, the whole thing is more comical than it is romantic. I suppose until things start to genuinely heat up on my favorite series, I’ll have to settle for Ned and Chuck kissing through plastic wrap on Pushing Daisies and Mick and Beth’s almost-romance on my guilty-pleasure series, Moonlight.
Amazing Race 12 (CBS) 8:00 pm
Donkeys Have Souls Too - (Season Premiere!) In the 12th season premiere of this race around the world, 11 teams will start out at the Playboy mansion and head off to Ireland where they’ll have to ride a high-wire bike 200 feet above the Atlantic. One team will be eliminated at the pit stop.
Desperate Housewives (ABC) 9:00 pm
Now I Know, Don’t Be Scared - (New!) From the previews it looks like Danielle goes into labor on Halloween. Also, Carlos walks out on Edie (finally! – but will it stick this time?)
Chuck (NBC) 8:00 pm
Chuck Versus the Alma Mater (New!) – Chuck heads back to Stanford, the school he was thrown out of back when he and Bryce were friends. During his visit he learns a bit more about his old friend.
How I Met Your Mother (CBS) 8:00 pm
Dowisetrepla (New!) – Now that Marshall’s making the big bucks, he and Lily decide to buy an apartment. It turns out to be less fun than they thought it would be.
Heroes (NBC) 9:00 pm
Out of Time (New!) – Suresh, Nathan, Matt, Bob and Niki go after the “Nightmare Man.” West realizes that Claire’s dad is the mystery-man who kidnapped him.
Journeyman (NBC) 10:00 pm
Double Down (New!) – Katie wants to return to journalism, Dan tries to save the life of a witness while his brother continues snooping around, trying to figure out what he’s up to.
House (Fox) 9:00 pm
Whatever It Takes (new!) – House is hired to diagnose a dying CIA agent’s illness but as he has very little to go on in terms of the patients background (CIA people can be so secretive!), he has to improvise.
Reaper (CW) 9:00 pm
Love, Bullets and Blacktop (new!) – Buffy/Angel’s Mercedes McNabb guest stars in this week’s episode. Sam has to use an old 8-track tape to capture two souls who were involved in a series of muscle-car wrecks.
Pushing Daisies (ABC) 8:00 pm
Pushing Daisies wont be on this week due to ABC broadcasting the CMAs.
Kid Nation (CBS) 8:00 pm
Starved for Entertainment (New!) – The kids are bored so they decide to put on a talent show. One of the kids is missing home pretty bad and considers leaving.
Bionic Woman (NBC) 9:00 pm
The List (New!) – Jaime and Tom head off to France to find a list of Berkut and CIA operatives.
Dirty Sexy Money (ABC) 10:00 pm
Not on this week due to the CMAs.
My Name Is Earl (NBC) 8:00 pm
Randy in Charge (…Of Our Days and Our Nights (New!) – With Randy as the guard and Earl as the prisoner, the dynamic of their relationship is called to question. Meanwhile, Earl is asked to put together a “Scared Straight” skit to help convince youngsters to avoid a life of crime.
30 Rock (NBC) 8:30 pm
Greenzo (New!) – Al Gore, Meredith Vieira and David Schwimmer guest star. Jack comes up with an eco-friendly mascot for the network, whom he names Greenzo. Kenneth throws a party.
Ugly Betty (ABC) 8:00 pm
A Nice Day for a Posh Wedding (New!) – Wilhelmina starts to wonder if getting Victoria Beckham to be her maid of honor was such a good idea – afraid she might steal the show. Meanwhile, Betty considers moving in with Henry (that was fast!).
The Office (NBC) 9:00 pm
Survivor Man (New!) Ryan puts together a corporate retreat but doesn’t invite Michael. In turn, Michael tries to do a retreat of his own.
Grey’s Anatomy (ABC) 9:00 pm
Physical Attraction… Chemical Reaction (New!) Mark gets a crush on one of the other surgeons, Callie’s job is in jeopardy after starts relying on Bailey too much and Derek tries to get Meredith to commit to an actual relationship.
Men in Trees (ABC) 8:00 p.m.
The Girl Who Cried Wolf (Part 1 of 2) (New!) Annie Potts guest stars as Annie’s mother. As Annie and Patrick’s wedding approaches, the mothers-of-the-bride/groom don’t get along, which puts a bit of strain on the wedding plans. Marin and Jack fight over his plans to eave.
Moonlight (CBS) 9:00 p.m.
The Ringer (New!) When investigating a fire that destroyed a Hollywood hotel, Mick realizes that the circumstances surrounding the fire are similar to the fire that killed Coraline.
The Wizard of Oz (TBS) 8:00 p.m.
This classic film stars Judy Garland, as Dorothy Gale, a girl who bumps her head during a tordado and wakes up over the rainbow. You’ve probably seen it already but like I said, it’s a classic.
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