His Thursday must-watch (10/6)

What we have right here is a situation. Tonight is a pretty big night. We've got Tigers/Yankees Game 5 on TBS to see who will move on to the ALCS against Texas. We've got the 2nd episode of How to be a Gentlemen, which I actually thought was pretty funny last week. There's the 2nd night of Bootcamp on The X Factor. I have Her challenge to deal with - Grey's Anatomy. This could be a long night!

What better to end it though than with a solid episode of Jersey Shore (10/9c on MTV). Honestly, I haven't been as religious about watching this show this year. The Italy thing through me off a little bit. I prefer this crew in their native surroundings of Seaside, but apparently they are doing quite a number overseas.

Seriously, could these people be more of a train wreck? How many times can Snooki learn she hooked up with Vinny? This has to be at least the 10th time. Just get it over with and be together already. Poor Jionni is stuck as collateral damage. What guy in his right mind would date one of these girls? Listen, you can't date anyone with a nickname that includes "WOW" in it. Also, after the returns we have seen on the Ron/Sam relationship we know she is out. Deena is a disaster and Snooki is Snooki. I mean the title for last week's episode is "Three men and a Snooki". Just terrible.

On the flip side, I'm the one who is watching. So maybe that's worse.

His Wednesday must-watch (10/5)

I admitted I was wrong about this show at first. Somehow in just three weeks Revenge (10/9c on ABC) has vaulted from "I'll wait" to "must-watch".

Maybe it's the joy in watching the wealthy and spoiled fall from grace. Maybe it's the calculated way we get to watch Emily Thorne take the rest of the Hamptons to task. Or maybe it's just an appreciation for some good old vindication. Either way, this show is outstanding.

Through the first two episodes we have witnessed just how devious and vengeful Emily is, yet at the same time how resourceful and patient she can be. This is proving to be a dangerous combination as she picks off those who wronged her family one-by-one. And it's not in a lame or predictable way either. She's hitting them where it hurts most - their friendships, businesses, families and fabricated reputations.

The question isn't if she'll get caught. The question is who's next?

Her Wednesday must-watch (10/5)

Connie Britton from Friday Night Lights. Denis O'Hare from True Blood. Jessica freakin Lange from too many things to mention. Dylan McDermott from The Practice, and my dreams. These are just some of the amazing cast members that star in my Wednesday must-watch: American Horror Story (10/9c on FX).

It's not often a show like this comes along - I think. I don't know a heck of a lot about this show, except that a family moves from Boston to Los Angeles to get away from their past, just to find themselves in a new situation that doesn't exactly seem awesome. At least that's the vibe I get from the suspense-filled promos filled with  quick cutaways that remind me of a horror movie trailer. Regardless, American Horror Story has me intrigued. Want a sneak peek? You can watch the first 5 minutes of the show here.

I'm excited. I'm scared. I'll probably watch with the light on and a phone nearby in case I need to call for help. And I'll definitely be saving Happy Endings or Modern Family to watch afterwards to make sure I'm in a laughing mood rather than a panic attack mood before bed. Here's hoping Cam's bike shorts make a cameo.

Poll results: Favorite new comedy

And the nominees were: 2 Broke Girls, Free Agents New Girl, Suburgatory, Up All Night and Whitney.

So, how did He vs. She on TV readers vote? It was a tie! 2 Broke Girls and New Girl  got the same amount of love, which means it's up to us to declare a winner. While we think both shows are totes hilarious, our vote goes to New Girl. You just can't "suppress the Jess!"

Thanks for voting, and keep a look out for our next poll, going up soon.

His Tuesday must-watch (10/3)

Call me crazy, call me a historian, call me whatever, but tonight I'm watching the conclusion of Ken Burns' 3-part special Prohibition (PBS, 10/9c).

I know what you're thinking - "boring". I disagree. What's boring about the end of prohibition? Organized crime? Al Capone? An era full of gangsters and lawlessness? Sorry, I'm intrigued. You are too you just can't bring yourself to admit it.

And quite honestly there's not a whole lot I'm interested in watching tonight to begin with. Sure there's Glee, Dancing With the Stars, Biggest Loser, NCIS and 90210. But I either dumped those long ago or never seriously got into them. I know, what horror.

In any event, I'll be hitting the couch and turning on some solid Ken Burns' Prohibition action instead. I'll make sure I have a beer to keep me company.

We lost it

You can't say I didn't try.

The first casualty of the fall season has been announced, and as we had feared it is NBC's The Playboy Club. It just couldn't compete in a tough time slot and didn't have the ratings to keep NBC from pulling the plug. Especially with the criticism the show was receiving.

Of course, Two and a Half Men was the #1 show of the night. So predictable.

Her Tuesday must-watch (10/4)

If I had the voice of one Miss Rachel Berry, I'd sing my Tuesday must-watch from the rooftops. But I don't, so I'll just add a bunch of extra vowels to get across my excitement: Gleeeeeee (8/7c on Fox)!

Watch with Kristin says "it is arguably the best episode of Glee" ever, with tons of great scenes and story lines for multiple characters. Best. News. Ever. That includes Brittany (Heather Morris) doing an awesome musical number. If it's anything like her performance of Britney Spears' "I'm a Slave 4 U" from last season (complete with a snake -  her name is Brittany S. Pierce, after all), you're not going to want to miss it. Plus, I gave this character props for her quote of the week last episode, and can't wait to see what words of wisdom she has for the gang tonight.

I also have to throw in an honorable mention pick. Tonight, sitcom icon Tim the Toolman Taylor returns to primetime TV in Last Man Standing (8/7c on ABC). Everyone with me now: Urrrra! While I'm not completely sold on this show based on the promos, I'll definitely give it a shot in honor of Home Improvement's Tim Allen. And Jonathan Taylor Thomas.