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new and noteworthy tv: 2/17-2/23

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Monday

  • Star-Crossed (CW, 8pm) Series Premiere – The latest pretty teen offering from this net, the kids are a mix of human and pretty tattooed aliens, I’m not optimistic but I will watch one.
  • 2014 Olympic Winter Games (NBC, 8pm) – Figure skating, ice dancing, snowboarding, freestyle skiing
  • Basketball Wives (VH1, 8pm) Season Premiere – Catty drama?
  • Love It or List It (HGTV, 9pm) Season Premiere – More space?
  • Worst Cooks in America (Food, 9pm) Season Premiere – I think this team competition is looking to make cooks better.
  • The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (NBC, 12am) Series Premiere – I don’t really follow the late night shows but check out what Fallon does in his new slot, should you care about that sort of thing.

Tuesday

  • 2014 Olympic Winter Games (NBC, 8pm) – Alpine skiing, freestyle skiing, bobsled, short track.
  • Tosh.0 (Com, 10pm) Season Premiere – ‘Sports or Consequences’ is back, whatever that is.

Wednesday

  • 2014 Olympic Winter Games (NBC, 8pm) – Figure skating, alpine skiing, bobsled, snowboarding.

Thursday

  • 2014 Olympic Winter Games (NBC, 8pm) – Figure skating, freestyle skiing.

Friday

  • 2014 Olympic Winter Games (NBC, 8pm) – Alpine skiing, short track.
  • Say Yes to the Dress (TLC, 9pm) Season Premiere – I don’t know why but Seth Meyer is surprising someone.
  • Hello Ross (E!, 10pm) Season Premiere – Sure.

Saturday

  • Daytona 500 Bash at the Beach (Fox, 8pm) – Nascar and music.
  • 2014 Olympic Winter Games (NBC, 8pm) – Alpine skiing, snowboarding, speed skating.
  • Ripper Street (BBCA, 9pm) Season Premiere – I tried to watch this show but can’t recall why I didn’t dig it.
  • About a Boy (NBC, 11:07) Series Premiere – Capitalizing on the supposed Olympics carryover this latest based on the Hornby book, a history of good adaptations and a cast with promise including Minnie Driver makes me want to tune in.

Sunday

  • 2014 Olympic Winter Games (NBC, 8pm) – Closing ceremony.
  • Food Court Wars (Food, 8pm) Season Premiere – Hot dogs vs beignets.
  • Growing Up Fisher (NBC, 10:38pm) Series Premiere – Another comedic offering with some promise, a family show with a blind dad twist.

The procrastinator lists items that may not be on your regular season pass, though notation does not imply recommendation other than those underlined. Times noted are typically PST.

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new and noteworthy tv: 2/10-2/16

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A little more Olympics and then heading into a long weekend for a little tv catch up…

Monday

  • 2014 Olympic Winter Games (NBC, 8pm) – Alpine and Freestyle Skiing and Short Track.
  • Top Gear (BBCA, 8:30pm) Season Premiere – Hot hatchbacks.

Tuesday

  • 2014 Olympic Winter Games (NBC, 8pm) – Snowboarding, Figure Skating, Freestyle Skiing, and Ski Jumping.
  • Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show (USA, 8pm) – Woof.

Wednesday

  • 2014 Olympic Winter Games (NBC, 8pm) – Alpine Skiing, Figure Skating, Snowboarding, and Speed Skating.

Thursday

  • 2014 Olympic Winter Games (NBC, 8pm) – Figure Skating, Freestyle Skiing, Speed Skating, and Skeleton.
  • Tattoo Titans (CMT, 11pm) Series Premiere – With my new found appreciation for tattoo competition shows I’m tempted to check out this standalone ep competition (as opposed to the narrow it down through a season format).

Friday

  • House of Cards (Net, 12:01am) Season Premiere – Spacey is back and ready for a binge.
  • 2014 Olympic Winter Games (NBC, 8pm) – Figure Skating, Alpine Skiing, Freestyle Skiing, and Skeleton.
  • Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown (ABC, 8pm) – Is that candy for me?

Saturday

  • 2014 Olympic Winter Games (NBC, 8pm) – Alpine Skiing, Short Track, Seep Skating, and Ski Jumping.
  • Outrageous Acts of Science (Sci, 10pm) Season Premiere – Web videos and science lab time.

Sunday

  • 2014 Olympic Winter Games (NBC, 7pm) – Figure Skating, Alpine Skiing, Snowboarding, and Speed Skating.
  • BAFTA Awards (BBCA, 8pm) – Will the Brits predict the Oscars.
  • Wicked Tuna (NGC, 9pm) Season Premiere – Back in the boat.

The procrastinator lists items that may not be on your regular season pass, though notation does not imply recommendation other than those underlined. Times noted are typically PST.

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new and noteworthy tv: 2/3-2/9

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USA! USA! Ok so I do kind of like the Olympics but the scheduling often makes me crazy, NBC, MSNBC, NBCSN… I mostly default to what NBC decides is network primetime worthy but do like to pop around for some of the less mainstream.

Monday

  • Sports Illustrated Swimsuit (NBC, 9pm) – Host Heidi Klum and other bathing beauties.
  • Swamp People (Hist, 9pm) Season Premiere – Nervous deckhand?
  • Buy This Restaurant (Food, 10pm) Series Premiere – Finding the perfect property.

Tuesday

  • Winter Gold (NBC, 8pm) – A first look at the Sochi Olympics.

Wednesday

  • How to Raise an Olympian (NBC, 8pm) – Wheaties?
  • Backroad Gold (Trav, 9:30pm) Series Premiere – Following a dude named Corky Corker finding stuff.

Thursday

  • 2014 Olympic Winter Games (NBC, 8pm) – Figure Skating, Snowboarding, Freestyle Skiing; had previously thought I misheard the phase team figure skating, whatever will it be?

Friday

  • 2014 Olympic Winter Games (NBC, 7:30pm) – Opening Ceremony, judging ensembles can’t be helped.
  • Diners, Drive-ins & Dives (Food, 10pm) Season Premiere – Guy starts this season at home.

Saturday

  • 2014 Olympic Winter Games (NBC, 2:30/8pm) – Ski Jumping, Biathlon, Seeps Skating, Cross-Country Skiing; Figure Skating, Snowboarding, and Freestyle Skiing.

Sunday

  • 2014 Olympic Winter Games (NBC, 2/7/11:35pm) – Figure Skating, Biathlon, Speed Skating, Cross-Country Skiing; Figure Skating, Alpine Skiing, Snowboarding, Ski Jumping; and more Figure Skating.
  • A Grammy Solute to the Beatles (CBS, 8pm) – Sing it.

The procrastinator lists items that may not be on your regular season pass, though notation does not imply recommendation other than those underlined. Times noted are typically PST.

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new and noteworthy tv: 1/27-2/2

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Got lots of tv backlog to keep me going…

Monday

  • Hotel Impossible (Trav, 10pm) Season Premiere – Alaskan hotel in trouble because of belligerence and a bear.

Tuesday

  • State of the Union (Various, 6pm) – Obama update.
  • Dangerous Grounds/Border Rico (Trav, 9/10pm) Season/Series Premieres – Wine-like coffee and then patrolling the Puerto Rican border.
  • The Capones (Reelz, 10pm) Series Premiere – A look at the real descendants of Capone running a restaurant.

Wednesday

  • Super Bowl’s Greatest Commercials (CBS, 8pm) – Boomer Esiason and Shara Shahi host.
  • Toy Hunter (Trav, 9pm) Season Premiere – Tracking down the toys.
  • Fleming (BBCA, 10pm) Series Premiere – Exploring the early days of Bond’s creator.

Thursday

  • SNL Sports Spectacular (NBC, 9pm) – Sports-themed sketches.

Friday

  • Billy Joel (Show, 9pm) – A look at his ’87 trip to the USSR.

Saturday

  • 2014 NFL Honors (Fox, 8pm) – Alec Baldwin hosts.
  • Best of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (NBC, 8pm) – Because you know, he’s moving shows.

Sunday

  • Kitten Bowl (Hall, 12pm) – I don’t know that the kittens can compete like puppies but feel free to check it out.
  • Puppy Bowl (AnPl, 3pm) – The puppies romp.
  • Super Bowl (Fox, 3pm) – Broncos vs. Seahawks, and then special time for New Girl and Brooklyn Nine-Nine.

The procrastinator lists items that may not be on your regular season pass, though notation does not imply recommendation other than those underlined. Times noted are typically PST.

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new and noteworthy tv: 1/20-1/26

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Monday

  • Bad Ink (A&E, 9pm) Season Premiere – Ink regrets.
  • Klondike (Disc, 9pm) Mini-Series Premiere – Gold rush it.

Tuesday

  • Hollywood Hillbillies (Reelz, 9pm) Series Premiere – Georgians taking Hollywood by storm?
  • Horseplayers (Esq, 10pm) Series Premiere – Which professional handicapper will pick the best and win big bucks?
  • Opposite Worlds (Syfy, 10pm) Series Premiere – A new reality competition, and somehow whether people are designated past or future matters.
  • Teen Mom 2/Are You the One (MTV, 10/11pm) Season/Series Premieres – Pregnant and then finding your match by competing in challenges.

Wednesday

  • The Fashion Fund (Ova, 7pm) Series Premiere – Emerging fashion designers compete in some way.
  • Workaholics/Broad City (Com, 10/10:30pm) Season Premiere – The guys are back and then a pair of gal pals live it up in NY.
  • Wahlburgers (A&E, 10:30pm) Series Premiere – Marky Mark, and the others, open a restaurant.

Thursday

  • Rake (Fox, 9pm) Series Premiere – Greg Kinnear is worth a watch as his charms may or may not help his latest lawyer character.
  • The Fighters (Disc, 9pm) Series Premiere – Explore the world of boxing in South Boston.
  • King of the Nerds (TBS, 10pm) Season Premiere – The nerds compete.
  • Gigolos (Show, 11pm) Season Premiere – A new gigolo joins the crew.

Friday

  • Mitt (Net) – Following the former presidential nominee.

Saturday

  • Shaun White: Russia Calling (NBC, 8pm) – Winter Olympics has become synonymous with Shaun so let’s see what he’s up to.
  • Black Sails (Starz, 9pm) Series Premiere – Pirates!

Sunday

  • The Grammy Awards (CBS, 8pm) – Teaming up to perform this year…
  • The Bachelor: Sean and Catherine’s Wedding (ABC, 8pm) – Do they?
  • Olympic Special (NBC, 9:30) – The road to Sochi.

The procrastinator lists items that may not be on your regular season pass, though notation does not imply recommendation other than those underlined. Times noted are typically PST.

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new and noteworthy tv: 1/13-1/19

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Ok this is more like it, my TiVo finally has a backlog that I will find daunting…

Monday

  • Australian Open (ESPN2, various) – The first week gets into full swing.
  • Lost Girl/Being Human/Bitten (Syfy, 8/9/10pm) Season/Series Premieres – The campy but fun folks like a succubus who are more than human, vampire, werewolf and a ghost trying to find their human, and then a series with a closer look at a lady werewolf worth a shot.
  • Switched at Birth (ABCF, 8pm) Season Premiere – The girls start their senior year.
  • Archer/Chozen  (Fx, 10/10:30pm) Season/Series Premieres – Animated spy returns and then a wrapper returns.
  • Don’t Trust Andrew Mayne (A&E, 10pm) Series Premiere – Illusionist pranks, pass.

Tuesday

  • Face Off (Syfy, 9pm) Season Premiere – Fifteen new contestants test their creature creating chops.
  • Kroll Show (Com, 10:30pm) Season Premiere – Something comedic returns.

Wednesday

  • American Idol (Fox, 8pm) Season Premiere – JLo, Keith and Connick are in their chairs, and I am choosing again to value each hour I spend not watching this show.
  • Suburgatory (ABC, 8:30pm) Season Premiere – Ready to see what’s up on the return of our Tessa and George to their suburban existence.
  • Duck Dynasty/Crazy Hearts (A&E, 10/11pm) Season/Series Premieres – The quacking cash cow returns followed by the ‘reality’ of trying to make it in Nashville.
  • Men at Work (TBS, 10pm) Season Premiere – This buddy comedy returns to try to make you laugh.

Thursday

  • Critic’s Choice Movie Awards (CW, 8pm) – Broadcast Critics put their picks out there.
  • Here Comes Honey Boo Boo/Welcome to Myrtle Manor (TLC, 9/10pm) Season Premieres – More reality of the, what’s the politically correct term for ‘white trash’, nature.
  • Under the Gunn (Life, 9pm) Series Premiere – Latest twist of mentor/designing competition, I like Gunn and still enjoy a runway so worth a look.
  • Party Down South (CMT, 10pm) Series Premiere – Watching friends party.
  • SWV Reunited (WE, 10pm) Series Premiere – Following their comeback.
  • Jerks with Cameras/Rob Dyrdek’s Fantasy Factory (MTV, 10:30/11pm) Series/Season Premieres – Yet another prank show and they more Rob’s antics.
  • Brian Boitano Project (HGTV, 11pm) Series Premiere – When you think Boitano you think home renovation.

Friday

  • Cold Justice/APB with Troy Dunn (TNT, 8/9pm) Season/Series Premieres – More real crime and then looking for lost loved ones.
  • The Diamond Collar (OWN, 10pm) Series Premiere – A look at mafia turned dog groomer.
  • Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO, 10pm) Season Premiere – Bill’s back.

Saturday

  • Flowers in the Attic (Life, 8pm) – Apparently not quite captures the quality of the cheese of the book but how could one not be curious.
  • Mom’s Got Game (OWN, 10pm) Series Premiere – Former WNBA mom manages NBA son.
  • My Big Redneck Family (CMT, 10pm) Series Premiere – Who doesn’t need another redneck spinoff?

Sunday

  • The Following (Fox, 10:30pm) Season Premiere – I can’t believe this show is back.
  • Keeping Up With the Kardashians/Richkids of Beverly Hills (E!, 9/10pm) Season/Series Premieres – Blurg.
  • Sherlock (PBS, 10pm) Season Premiere – We’ve been waiting and now it’s time to find out what happened to Holmes.
  • Looking (HBO, 10:30pm) Series Premiere – The male gay version of (insert slightly incorrect comparison to chick show here), give in to the promise of the characters.

The procrastinator lists items that may not be on your regular season pass, though notation does not imply recommendation other than those underlined. Times noted are typically PST.

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procrastinator picks – top tv of 2013

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I think we know by now that I watch a lot of television, and I really enjoy much of it. Critics have done it and so it’s my turn, though coming up with a top ten list is always challenging and with television it’s difficult to judge. There are more episodes, seasons aren’t really independent, and honestly I am watching and thinking of shows differently at different times, but this isn’t science right? And of course I should probably state that although I stand behind my choices I could probably make a lot of different versions of this list:

  1. The Good Wife (CBS) – This has been on my list for years but this year it showed how to give new energy to a show that’s later in its arc, great characters and complexity, curious to see if they can sustain it and close out its nice long run with continued excellence (and no I don’t know when this show is ending but it’s s5 and not sure what ratings are up to).
  2. Orange is the New Black/House of Cards (Net) – The original programming from this ‘channel’ was the talk of the town this year and for good reason; both based on existing material but both felt fresh compared to other things on television, Orange’s lead character might be a bit annoying but she’s merely the catalyst for the stories around her with an amazing cast and a good mix of fun and dramatic moments and Spacey does talk to the camera in Cards (which didn’t actually bug me) and I’m curious to see how his scheming will keep up.
  3. Orphan Black (BBCA) – Not only is the primary actress, who we meet as she starts meeting her clones, fantastic in her various roles but the slightly fantastical premise managed to keep things engaging and if not believable an interesting take on ethical and personal issues.
  4. Bunheads (ABCF) – The latest from the creator of Gilmore Girls, a bad name and a silly sounding premise on a network that’s coveting a cheesier side of teen life, didn’t quite land but as the characters in another quirky small town were fleshed out the dance numbers continued to bring the emotion I fell for it.
  5. Hannibal (NBC) – I’m not all that familiar with the various source material other than the Anthony Hopkins iconic moments but this new take just feels fresh with both weird main guys, Dr Lecter and his friend/nemesis/victim Will and the peculiar visual style.
  6. Parks and Recreation (NBC) – I like a good comedy, and even an average comedy, and of the current selections this one is my current fave, they keep a lot of heart with the dysfunction and find the sweet spot of each character’s peculiarity.
  7. Southland (TNT) – They wrapped this series with another bounty of terrible story lines that made you never ever want to be a cop on the streets of Los Angeles but really want to watch these complicated characters needing to make complicated and urgent decisions.
  8. The Americans (FX) – They got me to wish for Russian success and for those high waisted 80s jeans to come back, but only if I look like Kerri Russel, the couple’s relationship to each other and to their goals made this spy show a must see.
  9. Justified (Fx)/Luther (BBCA) – Is it always that a damaged but noble protagonist is more appealing than a straight up antihero, these shows continue to make me anticipate the next chapter as these lawmen navigate their very different worlds.

Honorable Mention (some of these have may have great aspects or may not be as consistent): The Middle (ABC), Longmire (AE), Elementary / The Mentalist (CBS), Brooklyn 99 / The Mindy Project  (Fox), The Bridge / Sons of Anarchy (Fx), Sleepy Hollow (Fox), The Blacklist (NBC), Lost Girl (Syfy), Top of the Lake (Sund).

What about you? What’s are your favorite shows, comment below. Happy watching!

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new and noteworthy tv: 1/6-1/12

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The holidays are over and television is returning…

Monday

  • Antiques Roadshow (PBS, 8pm) Season Premiere – A first edition of the Book of Mormon among other things.
  • The Bachelor (ABC, 8pm) Season Premiere – Juan Pablo meets the women.
  • Rachael vs. Guy/Mystery Diners (Food, 9/10pm) Season Premieres – Culinary competitors and then a look at vegan, or not, fare.
  • Single Ladies (VH1, 9pm) Season Premiere – Reuniting for a wedding.
  • Cracked/King (Reelz, 11/11:59pm) Season Premieres – Psych crimes and career risking cops.

Tuesday

  • Escaping the Prophet (TLC, 7pm) Series Premiere – In case you were missing a show about helping to flee the Church of Latter Day Saints.
  • Beat the House (HGTV, 8pm) Series Premiere – Dream house vs two others, what will they pick?
  • Bad Girls All Star Battle (Oxy, 8pm) Season Premiere – There is something wrong with calling anything bad girls ‘all star’.
  • Intelligence (CBS, 9pm) Series Premiere – It’s kind of like Chuck with a chip and they intended to do it to Sawyer from Lost.
  • 100 Days of Summer (Brav, 10pm) Series Premiere – In case you want to follow Chicago people over a summer.
  • Cougar Town (TBS, 10pm) Season Premiere – The cul de sac crew is back.
  • Justified (Fx, 10pm) Season Premiere – Raylan tangles with some bad guys, I missed Raylan.
  • Killer Women (ABC, 10pm) Series Premiere – The hot cylon from BStarG hunts ’em down.

Wednesday

  • Spice of Life with Bal Arneson (Cook, 6pm) Series Premiere – Cook with spices, make a spice rack.
  • People’s Choice Awards (CBS, 9pm) – The people have spoken.
  • Nova (PBS, 9pm) Season Premiere – Nasa telescope.
  • Psych (USA, 9pm) Season Premiere – Does everyone still think this guy is psychic?
  • David Blaine: Real or Magic (ABC, 10pm) – In case you missed his astonishments.
  • 60 Minutes Sports (Show, 10pm) Season Premiere – One would assume this is an hour on sports.
  • The Real World: Ex-Plosion (MTV, 10pm) Season Premiere – Strangers, and their exes…
  • Chicago PD (NBC, 10pm) Series Premiere – A spin off of Chicago Fire, and yeah this cop’s a rebel, can’t do Fire but worth a look.

Thursday

  • Appalachian Outlaws (Hist, 10pm) Series Premiere – Because stuff happens in Appalachia.
  • Spoils of Babylon (IFC, 10pm) Series Premiere – A multigenerational chronicle…

Friday

  • Enlisted (Fox, 9:30pm) Series Premiere – This new military sitcom had some critics laughing.
  • 10 Million Dollar Bigfoot Bounty (Spike, 10pm) Series Premiere – As I recall there are a few other bigfoot shows and surprisingly they still haven’t found one, unless they did and it didn’t make the news.
  • Banshee (Cin, 10pm) Season Premiere – More action.
  • Helix (Syfy, 10pm) Series Premiere – A team of scientists checks out an outbreak in the Arctic.

Saturday

  • US Figure Skating Championships (NBC, 8pm) – They jump, they spin…

Sunday

  • 90 Day Fiancé (TLC, 10pm) Series Premiere – American men have 90 days to decide to marry women needing visas.
  • Golden Globes/Arrivals (NBC, 7/8pm) – Let’s get this over with and on to the real award shows.
  • Shameless/House of Lies/Episodes (Show, 9/10/10:30pm) Season Premieres – Everything is starting to be fresh.
  • True Detective/Girls (HBO, 9/10pm) Series/Season Premieres – Who wouldn’t check out Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson as detective partners, and you know girls.
  • Unlocking Sherlock (PBS, 10pm) – Behind the scenes to tide you over.

The procrastinator lists items that may not be on your regular season pass, though notation does not imply recommendation other than those underlined. Times noted are typically PST.

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critics’ picks – top tv of 2013

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Well it’s that time again, time to look at the year gone by. And it might have been the last of Breaking Bad (though I was one of the few who couldn’t stick it out), but there is still a good amount of good to be had. And of course plenty to catch up binge on. Our first list is some of our critics (and award noms) for the best television series in the past year. Take a look at the key to the critics with links below for more info. And of course stay tuned for my top ten list.

  • 30 Rock (NBC) – TG
  • Almost Human (Fox) – TG
  • The Americans (FX) – JP, AFI, TG, MH, MRo
  • American Horror Story (FX) – JJ
  • Archer (Fx) – TG
  • Arrested Development (Net) – JJ, TG, E
  • Big Bang Theory (CBS) – GG
  • The Blacklist (NBC) – TG
  • Boardwalk Empire (HBO) – AS, TG
  • Bobs Burgers (Fox) – JP, GG
  • Borgen (Link) – MR, MMc
  • Breaking Bad (AMC) – JP, MM, JJ, AFI, AS, MR, GG, TG, E, MH, MRo, MMc
  • The Bridge (Fx) – TG
  • Broadchurch (BBCA) – MR, TG, MRo
  • Brooklyn 99 (Fox) – GG, TG
  • Bunheads (ABCF) – MH
  • Downton Abbey (PBS) – GG
  • Drunk History (Com) – RL
  • Elementary (CBS) – TG
  • Enlightened (HBO) – JP, MM, AS, MR, TG, MMc
  • The Fall (Net) – JJ, TG
  • Family Tree (HBO) – TG
  • Foyle’s War (PBS) – MMc
  • Frontline (PBS) – MH
  • Game of Thrones (HBO) – JP, MM, AFI, MR, TG, E, MRo, MMc
  • Girls (HBO) – GG, TG
  • The Goldbergs (ABC) – TG
  • The Good Wife (CBS) – JP, MM, AFI, AS, GG, E, TG, MH, MRo, MMc
  • Grimm (NBC) – TG, MH
  • Hannibal (NBC) – AS, TG
  • The Hollow Crown (PBS) – TG, MH, RL
  • Homeland (Show) – MMc
  • House of Cards (Net) – MM, JJ, AFI, GG, TG
  • Incredible Crew (Cart) – RL
  • Inside Amy Schumer (Com) – RL
  • It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia (Fx) – TG
  • Justified (Fx) – TG
  • Key & Peele (Com) – TG
  • Last Tango in Halifax (PBS) – MMc
  • Legit (Fx) – TG
  • Low Winter Sun (AMC) – AS
  • Luther (BBCA) – TG
  • Mad Men (AMC) – JP, MM, JJ, AFI, AS, MR, TG
  • Maron (IFC) – TG
  • Master Chef Junior (Fox) – RL
  • Masters of Sex (Show) – AFI, AS, MR, GG, TG, MRo
  • The Middle (ABC) – MRo
  • The Mindy Project (Fox) – E
  • Modern Family (ABC) – GG, MRo
  • Moone Boy (Hulu) – TG, MH, RL
  • The Newsroom (HBO) – MH
  • Nikita (CW) – TG
  • Only the Young (PBS) – RL
  • Orange is the New Black (Net) – JP, MM, JJ, AFI, AS, MR, TG, E, MRo, MMc
  • Orphan Black (BBCA) – JP, JJ, MR, TG, E
  • Parenthood (NBC) – TG
  • Parks and Recreation (NBC) – JJ, GG, TG, E, MRo, MMc
  • Person of Interest (CBS) – TG
  • Please Like Me (Piv) – MM, RL
  • Portlandia (IFC) – TG
  • Prisoners of War (Hulu) – MH
  • Ray Donovan (Show) – MRo
  • Rectify (Sund) – JP, MR, TG, MRo, MMc
  • The Returned (Sund) – MM, MR, TG, MRo, RL
  • Scandal (ABC) – AFI, E
  • Sleepy Hollow (Fox) – TG
  • Southland (TNT) – AS, TG, MH
  • Time of Death (Show) – JJ
  • Top of the Lake (Sund) – MM, AS, MR, TG, MRo, RL
  • Veep (HBO) – AFI, TG, E
  • The Walking Dead (AMC) – TG, MH
  • The Wrong Mans (Hulu) – TG

AFI, AS – Alan Sepinwall, E!, DF – Daniel Fienberg for Hitfix, GG – Golden Globe Nomination, JJ – Jeff Jensen, JP – James Poniewozik for Time, MH – Mick Hale for NYT,  MM – Melissa Maerz for EW, MMc – Mary McNamara for LATimes, MR – Maureen Ryan for Huffington Post, MRo – Matt Roush for TV Guide, RL – Robert Lloyd for LATimes, TG – Tim Goodman for THR best Comedies, Cable Dramas, and Network Dramas

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new and noteworthy tv: 12/30-1/6

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Can you believe we’re already talking about January, well at lease new stuff is starting to come back again…

Monday

  • Happy New Year, Charlie Brown/Rudolph’s Shiny New Year (ABC, 8/9pm) – Wrapping up the year and the holiday season.
  • Cake Boss (TLC, 9pm) Season Premiere – Alligator cake among others.

Tuesday

  • New Year’s Rockin’ Eve/Presents the 30 Greatest Women in Music (ABC, 8/10/11:30pm) – For your celebratory entertainment.
  • A Toast to 2013/New Year’s Eve with Carson Daly (NBC, 8/10pm) – Or this.
  • New Year’s Eve Special (Fox, 11pm) – Or this.

Wednesday

  • Rose Parade (Various) – Check out them floats. 
  • Dance Moms/Kim of Queens (Life, 9/10pm) Season/Series Premiere – Open call auditions and then pageant tutelage.
  • Lone Target (Disc, 10pm) Series Premiere – A former Navy Seal evades capture, or does he?
  • Tattoos After Dark (Oxy, 11pm) Series Premiere – Cuz that’s when all the drinkin’ and good decisions happen.

Thursday

  • Community (NBC, 8/8:30pm) Season Premiere – It’s back!
  • The Taste/The Assets (ABC, 8/10pm) Season/Series Premieres – Judged on a bite of food and then an 80’s CIA mole hunt miniseries.
  • Couples Therapy (VH1, 9pm) Season Premiere – Therapy it up.
  • Ridiculousness (MTV, 10pm) Season Premiere – Web videos and mocking.
  • Steven Seagal Lawman (Reelz, 10pm) Season Premiere – So he made it to a third season.
  • Toned Up (Brav, 10:30) Series Premiere – Best friend fitness trainers.

Friday

  • How to Live to 1oo (Cook, 6pm) Series Premiere – I guess we tune in to find out.
  • Something Borrowed, Something New (TLC, 7pm) Season Premiere – Big ole wedding.

Saturday

  • Mythbusters (Disc, 8pm) Season Premiere – Star Wars busted.
  • Raising Whitley (OWN, 9pm) Season Premiere – Some stuff happens with some people.
  • Rev. Run’s Renovation (DIY, 10pm) Series Premiere – Renovate it.

Sunday

  • The Bachelor (ABC, 8pm) – Let’s take a look at Juan Pablo.
  • Beachfront Bargain Hunt/Island Hunters (HGTV, 8/10pm) Season/Series Premieres – New homes in the Hawaiian way.
  • Blood, Sweat & Heels (Brav, 9pm) Series Premiere – Following a group of ‘assertive’ NY career women.
  • Downton Abbey (PBS, 9pm) Season Premiere – This Masterpiece Classic is back.
  • Best of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (NBC, 9pm) – A look back.
  • The Curse of Oak Island (Hist, 10pm) Series Premiere – Legendary treasure and a cursed island.

The procrastinator lists items that may not be on your regular season pass, though notation does not imply recommendation other than those underlined. Times noted are typically PST.

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