Thought it was about time to discuss the shows everyone is watching…or at least what I’m watching. :p

Mondays
Prison Break – A fan since season 1, this season is a step-up from last season in my opinion. While it’s a little cheesy that they’re back in a prison, it’s back to the formula that made the original so great: find a way to escape. I think season 1 will stand as the best, but they give me enough to come back each week.

How I Met Your Mother – This is the show with Doogie Howser. We started watching it last season, and it’s amusing. It’s a good half-hour show to watch when you need something short.

Two and a Half Men – A very raunchy show, but very funny at the same time. Not a big Charlie Sheen fan in real life, but he’s hilarious on the show.

HEROES – The breakout hit of ’06-’07 is back and better than ever. The formula hasn’t changed, and it’s something I love about the show. The writers are awesome at keeping your interest peaked from episode to episode. I love it.

Tuesdays
Beauty and the Geek – Yes, we like our reality shows, and this is a fun one. It’s fun to see the crazy stuff they do and the big changes that a handful of them go through.

House – Still a great show, and it’s fun seeing where the new hiring process is going. I still don’t know who will join the show permanently and who is temporary, and House is still one of the best characters on TV.

Wednesdays
Kid Nation – It’s all about Jarrod, who hasn’t been in the last couple episodes a ton. What a rip. It’s funny how 6 or 7 episodes in, there are still kids who you have never seen or heard from. The interaction between the all is both annoying and entertaining at times.

Thursdays
Survivor – Still our number one reality show, I don’t think we’ll ever get tired of it. The characters change each season with new people to love and hate, and the strategy of the game is unlike anything else.

My Name is Earl – The jail twist is fun. I don’t know if it will last all season, but they’ve already had one episode that wasn’t almost all a flashback. The creative writing episode was definitely outside the box.

The Office – Season 2 was the greatest, but there have still been some awesome moments in season 4. I haven’t watched episode 5 to see what Denise is talking about, but this is still my favorite comedy.

That’s all the shows we watch each week. Feel free to discuss them or anything else that you like. I’ll also preempt Angelo’s comments that you still don’t watch Heroes, Prison Break isn’t as good, and the Office isn’t as funny. I’ll also predict that Doogie Howser isn’t funny, and reality television is lame.

The Office won best comedy! The show is hilarious, and if you’ve never seen it, you don’t know what you’re missing. I love it so much I’ve been watching the reruns all summer long. Steve Carell didn’t win best actor in a comedy series, but he should have.

Mark September 21st on your calendar, because The Office and My Name is Earl will be back!

Back in October I made a post about the current shows I was watching and reviewed them. Now that we’re about half-way through the season, I thought an update on those shows was in order. In order of airing from Monday-Sunday.

Mondays

Prison Break – Off the air since December I believe, the show returns this coming Monday before 24. This is by far my favorite new show of the year. Every episode leaves you wanting more, and I can’t wait to watch it again. The last episode that aired left the entire escape in jeopardy, so it should be interesting to see what happens.

Super Nanny (new) – I try and tape this show whenever it’s on. It’s really interesting to see Jo come into an out of control house and lay down some discipline! It sort of makes you afraid to have children, but I think this show should be mandated to all crappy parents.

Two and a Half-Men (new) – While adult oriented, this show is hilarious. Very witty and funny. The show is interesting because none of the characters are very redeeming, but they’re all fun to watch.

Tuesdays

Gilmore Girls – My review in October was very negative. Beginning of the season we had Lorelai and Rory not talking, and it was all very annoying. Thankfully they are talking again, and that has helped a lot. There are still some annoying plot twists that seem forced. Luke has a kid that magically showed up after 12 years or whatever, and that has thrown a wrench in the wedding plans. Rory and Logan don’t know what they’re doing, and that’s getting old. I still enjoy the show, but things are a little tiresome. Improved, but not up to par.

The Unit (new) – I’ve only watched one episode of this show, so I almost didn’t put it on the list. I really enjoyed the action parts of the show, but the military wives back at the base were annoying. I guess I’m supposed to care more about the soldiers knowing they have a wife and kids at home, but I don’t, they’re just bad actors. I’ll watch another episode before I decide to watch this regularly or not.

Wednesdays

One Tree Hill (new, sort of) – This wasn’t on my last list, but I’ve watched it since day one. I tend to tape this show and watch several at once instead of watching it every week. All the kids on the show are seniors in High School, and I still really like the story lines. Lots of good music, and it lets me relive that teen-angst of being in High School.

Lost – Still a very good show, but there are too many characters. My advice? Kill a few. Charlie is annoying, and the writers have basically given him zero credibility. Then there is Sawyer who basically threatens everyone at gunpoint, and he’s hardly been on the last couple episodes. Jack is no longer the fearless leader, but more like a pain in the butt. Nobody really looks up to him, they just have to look for ways to evade him. Even with all that complaining, it’s still a great show and I’ll tune in every week. Due the viewers a favor though and kill some characters. It’s always exciting, and you’ve got too many.

CSI: NY (new) – I tape this show every week, and then I watch two or three in a row while I lesson plan. The characters on this version are all really cool, and much better than Miami.

Thursdays

Survivor – New season is on, and Exile Island has added a very cool twist. Lots of the contestants are annoying (Shane, Courtney) but hopefully a good person wins. I think I’m rooting for Terry.

Smallville – Good show that, like One Tree Hill, I tape every week and watch when I get a chance. Clark still can’t fly, but there have been some cool episodes. Oh, and his Dad died…and I think he is really dead. I figured it was a trick, and he’d somehow come back to life…but it’s been several episodes since he was last on. I got money saying he’s brought back to life in the season finale/next season opener.

My Name is Earl (new) – I started watching this show after my last post along with the Office. At first it was just so-so, but it’s really grown on me. At first it was just Randy repeating the same thing 5 different ways, and it got old. But it’s gotten more witty as the season has gone on. It’s only a half-hour, so a good filler show when needed.

The Office (new) – The single funniest show on television. Random and off the wall, I love this show. Whether it’s Michael trying to talk to his boss about their "relationship" or Dwight giving a speech like a dictator, this show rules.

ER – Yawn. We’ve watched a couple episodes of House (it’s been on break) and I like it better than ER.

Fridays

Reba (new) – We usually tape Reba and watch it when we need a short show. It’s a good sitcom that sometimes mixes in good values. Funny characters, and it reminds me of good old TGIF days.

Sundays

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (new) – We don’t catch this one every week, but very often. It’s usally good lesson planning company. How cool is that the producers have found a way to make money helping people?

There is my midseason review. Anyone agree or disagree with me on any show? I did a little Lost bashing, anyone willing to echo that?

Update: I totally forgot about My Name is Earl and The Office on Thursdays. Two very funny shows.