Her Tuesday must-watch (11/1)

Tonight marks the return of Glee and New Girl, which have both been on hiatus for a few weeks. So which one have I chosen as my must-watch? Neither! I've definitely missed these two shows, but there's another series returning tonight that I've been missing for months: Covert Affairs (10/9c on USA).

This show is truly one of my faves. It mixes the spy scenarios of Alias with a beautiful, charming female lead character a la Alias and gorgeous guys who help the lead character and may also be a potential love interest for her, kinda like - what show was that again - oh yeah, Alias! But this compelling show also has a few of its own unique things going on. Two of the topmost CIA peeps are married, which leads to some pretty interesting conflicts of interest. The female lead, Annie Walker (played by a perfectly cast Piper Perabo) has an attractive righthand man in Auggie (Henry from Ugly Betty), who just so happens to be blind, which doesn't slow him down one bit. While seemingly a potential future love interest for Annie, Auggie also seems to be quite the ladies man. Which leaves the door open for a bunch of other Annie suitors, from the CIA agent she didn't know was a CIA agent, to another operative she met in the field, to a doctor whom she met when he was treating one of her family members.

Between her dangerous missions and her men, Annie has her hands full. Boy, would I love to have her hands. Minus the missions.

His Week In Review (w/o 10/16)

Here's my take on what took place this week (good, bad and ugly):

Best shirt: This obviously goes to Han from 2 Broke Girls for his "Talk to the Han" t-shirt he showed off during the girls' 90s party. Funny man. Funny shirt.

Best party: It really wasn't even close. This goes to Walden for the "feel better Alan" party he threw this week on Two and a Half Men. Relationship issues got you down? Just found out your girlfriend starred in a soft-core porn movie when she was younger? Don't worry. Just move in with a billionaire and he'll throw you a "feel better" party with tons of young, attractive women, lots of booze, various desserts and of course, "special" brownies. Well done, Walden. Well done.

If this was on NBC it would have been canceled: The 2011 World Series. Texas. St. Louis. Thousands will watch. Hundreds of millions won't care. Can we get New Girl back soon?

Most annoying non-relationship relationship: Tom and Lynette from Desperate Housewives narrowly edge out Castle and Beckett for this one. When a couple has to meet to set up their day planners for the week, you know you have problems. You're separated for a reason, Lynette. And yes, Tom had his part, but you are definitely at least 50% responsible. You weren't even happy! So you go to the yoga studio to stalk Tom's new love interest? Too bad for you it's not the shallow, smoking hot yoga instructor, but her well-educated, well-adjusted heart surgeon mother instead. The man is moving on. Just get over it already and move on yourself.

Biggest Shocker: Yes, another sports shout out. But this one goes to my alma mater, Syracuse for their awesome upset win over West Virginia on Friday night, 49-23. It was too big to leave it off this week's review.

Hope you all enjoyed the week. Everyone ready for some atrocious, forced Halloween episodes this week? I know I am!

His Thursday must-watch (10/13)

Tonight I'm going to check out a new show this year that I haven't really gotten into yet. It's gotten some mixed reviews, but I'm willing to give Whitney (9:30/8:30c, NBC) a shot.

It's true - NBC and I don't have the greatest track record this year. I also think that their comedies have not been the greatest over the past few years. So why even entertain the idea of watching this show? I think Whitney Cummings is a pretty funny writer/creator, and I think that can carry over to her as an actress. I've also already liked 2 comedies this year (New Girl, 2 Broke Girls).

So maybe it is the year of the comedies that focus on some type of girl? Maybe I'm going through a phase. If Whitney wins me over tonight we might have a problem.

Her week in review (w/o 10/2)

It's almost time for Sunday night shows, so let's jump right in to my week in review.

Best quote: This one's a tie between Max and Caroline from 2 Broke Girls. (Note: If you're not already watching this show, add it to your scheduled DVR recordings stat.) Max to Caroline, when asked if she wants to get her nails done: "I have my own day of luxury already booked. I'm doing laundry and then the tasting menu at Wendy's." Caroline to a random at a bar who pulled her hair: "Those aren't extensions, biiitch!" I'm not sure which girl I heart more.

Best Brittany S. Pierce quote: I mentioned last week I might have to give this character her own quote of the week section, and she sure earned it in this week's episode of Glee. When questioning Rachel about not voting for her for Class President, "So you're cool with flushing McKinley High's future down the magical poop-stealing water chair?" I wonder how many more poop-related lines Brittany has in her arsenal. Keep 'em coming, girl.

Best comeback: Weddings can be emotional. Juat ask Nick on New Girl. (Or anyone who's ever been to a wedding, for that matter.) But this dude went from "locking" himself in a photo booth, crying hysterically, to busting out a slow-mo chicken dance to a Phil Collins classic. I may have even joined in myself, alone in my living room, just to see if I could do it. I may have. You have no proof.

Biggest lesson learned: This one comes from Darryl on The Office, who explained to Andy that his basement used to be, but is no longer, fabulous. "You can't air out a basement. And taco air is heavy." It so is.

You won me over award: I wasn't sure how I felt about Alex, Whitney's boyfriend on Whitney. But this week he had me lol'ing with his impersonation of Whitney. "MSG? Seriously? Like restaurants actually have to advertise not putting poison in their food?" Okay, this one is 90% delivery, so if you didn't catch this episode this week you have to check it out On Demand. I demand it.

Next to go, please: How to be a Gentleman. I really don't know what to say. I can understand why the idea for this show seemed appealing. But after it was cast and a pilot was actually screened, how did this show actually make it on the air? I think CBS is playing a joke on us. The network knows so many of its shows lead the rankings each week, they wanted to see if people would actually watch anything they put out there. And you know what, I am. Until you cancel it. So please, I beg of you, put me out of my misery.

Her Thursday must-watch (10/6)

A friend said to me recently after he learned I had never seen a single episode of a popular comedy show, "You write a blog about TV and have never seen Parks and Rec? That's like being a baker and never having tasted cake."

"You mean Parks and Recreation?" I asked.

"Whatever, yeah. Parks and Rec is what the cool kids call it."

So I've decided to make this show (8:30/7:30c on NBC)  my must-watch for a few reasons. a)I want to be a cool kid. b)I'm not sure about his analogy, but I do like cake. c)I've seen every episode of Up All Night and I kind of feel like the other woman in Will Arnett's life. It's time I befriend his real-life wife, Amy Poehler. (Not sure where that leaves Christina Applegate.)

If you already watch this show, I'm about to join your ranks. If you don't, but watch it after reading this post, then decide you hate it more than the Parents Television Council hated The Playboy Club, I call no blamesies. I have no idea how good or bad this show is, but I'll have a better idea after tonight. I'm a little suspicious, though, because the same guy who I had this conversation with told me he really doesn't like New Girl. How can I trust a fool like that?