Sons of Tuscon premieres, Castle is back from hiatus. Season finales from  Psych, White Collar and Numb3rs (Series finale?).

Sons of Tuscon 1.01 – Pilot (FOX) Series Premiere

This is a new comedy and I will wait until a few episodes to say anything. Unless it totally rocks my world.

Sunday 14

In the tradition of “Malcolm in the Middle” and “The Bernie Mac Show,” SONS OF TUCSON is a family comedy about three brothers who hire a charming, wayward schemer to stand in as their father when their real one goes to prison. What begins as a business relationship evolves into something more complex and compelling: a family unlike any we’ve ever seen.

The three brothers find their dad-for-hire, Ron Snuffkin (Tyler Labine, “Reaper”), at the local sporting good store. Ron will be forced to draw on a wide array of skills and a vast bag of tricks as he steps into the patriarch role to take care of the boys of the Gunderson family.

Robby Gunderson (Davis Cleveland, “How I Met Your Mother”), 8, is a loose cannon who doesn’t respond well to authority;

Gary Gunderson (Frank Dolce, “Doubt”), 11, is a bright and street-savvy leader who is every bit the con man his father is;

Brandon Gunderson (Troy Gentile, “Entourage”), 13, is a gentle free spirit who simply goes along for the ride.

Maggie Morales (Natalie Martinez, “Saints & Sinners”), Robby’s second-grade teacher and the object of Ron’s affection, might just be the only stable figure in the lives of this quirky quartet.

While SONS OF TUCSON is grounded in the day-to-day challenges of a single-parent home, nothing in the Gunderson household is quite what it seems. An ongoing chess match between Ron and the boys will keep both parties on their toes, as neither side can afford to give up too much power or independence.

Pilot: When the Gunderson boys Brandon, Gary and Robby hire Ron Snuffkin to pretend to be their father after their real father goes to prison, they find out that there’s more to their “fake” dad than meets the eye. Ron has to enroll them in school, convince Robby’s teacher to keep him in her class, sweet-talk the principal, locate mint-condition toy soldiers at his grandmother’s house and avoid a thug who wants his money.

House 6.05 – Private Lives (FOX) returns from hiatus

Monday 8th

House (Hugh Laurie) and the team take on the case of an avid blogger (guest star Laura Prepon, “That ‘70s Show”) admitted with sudden bruising and bleeding. From her hospital bed, the patient blogs about her symptoms, doctors and prospective diagnoses to her dedicated band of followers and solicits their advice on a course of treatment. Such openness leads the team to contemplate the value of privacy, especially after House and Wilson uncover secrets from one another’s past.

Gossip Girl 3.13 – The Hurt Locket (The CW) returning from hiatus

Monday 8th

Nate and Serena decide to explore the boundaries of their friendship. Blair suspects that Chuck is having problems forgetting about the woman (guest star Laura Harring) he saw at his father’s grave. Jenny agrees to accompany Damien (guest star Kevin Zegers) to a State Dinner but is unaware that he needs her help with a drug exchange. Vanessa and Dan attempt to move past the awkwardness of Dan’s confession of love. Rufus returns from a ski trip and tries his best to avoid Lily.

Castle 2.06 – The Mistress Always Spank Twice (ABC) returning from hiatus

Monday 8th

This is a show that keeps getting better and better and now its back with another saucy episode.

When a half-naked woman is found covered in caramel sauce and hanging by bondage cuffs in a public park, Castle and Beckett’s investigation takes them into New York’s underground world of sexual domination. Naturally the case serves as sexy fodder for their already charged relationship banter

Monday 8th

This is a crazy night All the channels are pouring so much into Mondays.

Chuck 3.09 –  Chuck vs the Beard (NBC)

With promotional pictures like this you don’t have to watch the episode to know it’s great. But believe me I will watch Chuck!

Chuck gets benched when he can’t flash Brandon Routh (“Superman Returns”). Chuck feels like his life is falling apart when he can’t flash and gets left behind for a mission. While Shaw, Sarah and Casey go on without him, Chuck finds himself in a sticky situation back at the base.

Life Unexpected 1.07 – Bride Unabrided (The CW)

Cate and Ryan try to pretend to be happy as they host wedding expo, but the situation worsens when Baze and Math show up. After watching Lux do nothing for days, Baze asks Jones for help to cheer her up.

The Big Bang Theory 3.17 – The Precious Fragmentation (CBS)

Who will be Frodo and who will be Gollum?

The discovery of a prop ring from The Lord of the Rings movies puts a strain on the guys’ friendship.

Tuesday 9th

So far Tuesdays have been CBS day for me. NCIS is a long time favorite still going strong with a lovable cast. Wonder what Ziba is going to do this week? The Good Wife is a strong newcommer with brilliant acting. Parenthood is a new show with an impressive cast (review coming in a few weeks when I have seen a few more episodes).

NCIS 7.17 – Double Identity (CBS)

The NCIS team stumbles upon a surprising discovery as they investigate the shooting of a Marine

NCIS Los Angeles 1.17 – Full Throttle (CBS)

The team investigates the death of a sailor involved in illegal street racing. The situation becomes more concerning when they realize that he had classified Navy equipment with him.

The Good Wife 1.16 – Fleas (CBS)

Alicia and Will defend an attorney arrested for murder, while Peter stategizes with his team on how to handle his retiral and his public rehabilitation.

Parenthood 1.02 – Man vs Possum (NBC)

A review will come after episode three.

Adam and Kristina try to cope with their son’s Asperger’s Syndrome. Sarah is job hunting with the help of Zeek that pushes her to dream big. Meanwhile, Crosby bonds with his son and Julia deals with a difficult mom from Sydney’s school.

White Collar 1.14 – Out of The Box (USA) 1st season finale

Neal and Alex try to get their hands on the music box while Peter seeks for help to get finally rid of Fowler

Wednesday 10th

Human Target 1.08 – Salvage & Reclamanation (FOX)

Chance travels to South America to rescue an archaeologist, but falls in with an old flame while attempting to rescue the man from the South American army and a bounty hunter.

Cougar Town 1.17 – She’s Flying Solo (ABC)

Laurie needs a co-signer to buy her first condo and her absent mother its no help at all. Meanwhile, Bobby is mugged by a woman and Travis comes to Barb’s help after her latest cosmetic surgery procedure.

Psych 4.16 – Mr Yin Presents (USA) 4th Season Finale

Don’t worry it will be back for a 5th season next summer.

Mr. Yang makes good on her promise to return, and this time she’s in a cinematic frame of mind as she tests Shawn’s knowledge of Hitchcock films and lore in return for clues to the puzzle she’s set.

Thursday 11th

Archer 1.09 – Job Offer

Archer takes a better-paying job at rival agency ODIN, and Malory is determined to get him back.

The Mentalist 2.06 – Code Red

After being poisoned with a toxin, bioweapons researcher Dr. Alicia Seberg asks Jane the CBI to find a terrifying bioterrorist.

Friday 12th

Ghost Whisperer 5.16 – Old Sins Cast Long Shadows (CBS)

Melinda Battles for the soul of a little girl who’s been trapped in a hounted house for years.

Caprica 1.08 – The Imperfections of Memory (Syfy)

Amanda’s life spirals out of control as she begins to see visions of her brother, who died years earlier. As a result, Clarice sees an opportunity to gain her trust and we learn a dark secret from Amanda’s past that could have major implications for her life with Daniel.

Medium 6.16 – Allison Rolen Got Married (CBS)

Viewers get a look back at Allison and Joe’s wedding, and how the growing strength of Allison’s “powers” affected the soon-to-be-married couple

Numb3rs 6.16 – Cause and Effect (CBS) 6th season finale

Don and the team investigate when his lost gun is used to commit a series of crimes.

Spartacus: Blood & Sand 1.08 – Mark of the Brotherhood

Batiatus thinks about selling Crixus after he buys new slaves. Meanwhile, IIythia tries to find someone to kill Spartacus.

Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th

Weekends don’t do much for me at the moment, it is good to have books to read and a blog to write.

No new TV shows this week, I am afraid. House is back from hiatus with a new wonderful episode though.

We will say good bye to Dollhouse on Friday this week since it got bumped last week.

Returning from Hiatus

Monday 25th
House

Remorse
House decides to take on the case of a beautiful female executive based on her looks, and the other males on the team are equally smitten. Only Thirteen is able to remain unaffected as they try to determine the cause of the woman’s illness. Meanwhile, House tries to resolve his past with a former medical school colleague he wronged

Wednesday 27th
Psych

You Can’t Handle This Episode
Abigail is disappointed when Shawn accepts a case at the Army base instead of going on a date with her, but he and Gus are intrigued by a death they believe shouldn’t have been ruled a suicide. Unfortunately it may also implicate Juliet’s brother.

Friday 29th

Dollhouse

Epitaph Two: Return
In the year 2020, Echo and the few surviving Dollhouse staff struggle to restore mankind after the devastating events seen in the first season episode, “Epitaph.”

Smallville

Disciple
Oliver’s former mentor, the Dark Archer, seeks revenge on his pupil and launches attacks on Chloe, Lois, and Mia as part of his plan. When Oliver is driven to his limits and beyond, Clark must come to the aid of his friend.

2009 have been a year of ups and downs when it comes to TV. These have been my favorite TV past times this year. When it comes to TV I am more of an omnivore than with books.

1. True Blood
   Southern Vampires on the screen with extra spices added to make it the best tv show of the year. It is steamy, it is intense and oh so captivating. Twelve episodes is just too short, give us more Sookie!
2. Castle
   Castle is the best new TV serie of 2009. Nathan Fillion could play anything this year and still succed. Richard Castle the Crime writer fits him perfectly. The beautiful Stana Katic plays detective Kate Becket the inspiration for Richard newest hero Nicky Heat. Nice action, good pace, snappy dialogue, wonderful actors and more. Currently airing its second season and renewed for a third.
3. Fringe
   Season two focuses on the alternative universe threat. FBI agent Olvia Dunham and Peter Bishop continues their caretake of Peters enstranged father Dr Walter Bishop.  A fantastic season.
   
4. Stargate Universe
   The starship Destiny was launched by the Ancient to visit new galaxies. The research facility where the 9th cheveron’s secret is being studied is attacked and the people there have to flee using the stargate. They end up on Destiny, billions of light years from home with no way back. They are not made for this, they didn’t sign up for this. So far it has been an interesting tale about survival. The series is Currently in hiatus. Renewed for a second season by Syfy
5. Being Human
   Werewolves are despised by Vampires. But Mitchell, a vampire and George Sands, a werewolf become friends and decide to mainstream their lives being human. So they rent a house and move in. Unknown to them the house is already inhabited by Annie – a ghost. Second season will air in January 2010.
6. Eureka
   Sheriff Carter and the goofy, charmingly inventive town of Eureka makes me happy to watch. This season begins with a robot replacement for Carter, which doesn’t work out. The outer-space-invaders arc with the mind-controlled towns people was a delight. Pity Zoe left for college in the last episode, hope she’ll be back for summer.
   
7. Supernatural
   It is the end of the world, the Apocalypse is upon us, and Paris Hilton gets her head chopped off, and Sam and Dean are back together, and Lucifer is in comparison a nice guy. They planed Supernatural for an arc of five season, this is the fifth season – is it the end of the show? I hope not! It is better than ever!
   
8. Royal Pains
   When Hank is blacklisted for saving a little boy’s life instead of an important trustee and his fiancee leaves him, his unreliable little brother decides a trip to the Hamptons might be the right medicine. Hank quickly makes himself a name as a go to doctor, and the grapevine for the rich and famous there is lightning, and they all call Hank now when ill. A beautiful local MD catches his intrest so he let his brother convince him to stay. Royal Pains is a really likable feel-good series. 
   
9. White Collar
   Fresh new series about a conman Neal Caffrey blackmailed into working with the FBI. His handler is FBI Agent Peter Burke. That they brought in Wendy (Natalie Morales II)  from the Middleman was just icing on the cake. It Has just been renewed for a second season.
   
10. Warehouse 13
    Great fantasy series with the most exquisite steampunky gadgets ever. Beautiful and talented cast especially the addition of Claudia.

Special mention to SyFy channels Alice. I should also mention that I save V for when the hiatus is over. Dollhouse did catch my interest at the end but it didn’t make the list, sorry Joss. We had a few good comedy shows this year worth mentioning, Better off Ted, Cougar Town, The Big Bang Theory.

Other good shows not on the list this year: House, Legend of the Seeker, Merlin, Lie to Me, Sons of Anarchy, Trauma.

Thursday, April 1
Fringe - back from hiatus

Friday, April 2
Stargate Universe - back from hiatus
Smallville - back from hiatus

Tuesday, April 13
Glee - back from hiatus

Friday, May 28
Past Life – Summer premiere

Thursday, June 3
Burn Notice season 4 premiere
Royal Pains season 2 premiere

Monday, June 7
Lie to Me – Summer premiere
The Good Guys – Series premiere

Sunday, June 13
True Blood – 3rd season premiere

Sunday, June 20
Leverage (TNT) - Season premiere

Monday, June 21
Saving Grace (TNT) - 2h Series Finale

Tuesday, June 22
Hawthorne (TNT) - 2nd Season premiere
Memphis Beat (TNT) - Series premiere

July, Date to be decided
Covert Affair New Series premiere on USA
White Collar Season 2 premier
Psych Season 5? premiere
The Closer (TNT) – 6th Season premier

Friday, July 9
Haven New Series premiere on Syfy

Tuesday, July 13
Warehouse 13 – 2nd season premiere

August, date to be decided
Dark Blue (TNT) – 2nd Season premiere

Friday, September 17
Caprica - Autumn Premiere Season One

October, date to be decided
The Walking Dead (AMC) Series premiere

Castle ^{A Favorite}, - Too short first episode, otherwise good

Heroes - Haven’t really felt any reason to watch it yet

House ^{A Favorite}, - Awesome. 2 hours of House was just what I needed.

2&½ Men – Funny, still entertaining

October
1 Private Practice
2 Stargate Universe ^NEW
9 Sanctuary ^{A Favorite}
23 Southland^{canceled picked up by TNT} Chuck?

November
3 V ^NEW
7 Legend of The Seeker ^{A Favorite}

Hmm, no surprise they make a mental/hospital series after Grey’s, House, Lie To Me, The Mentalistwhere so successful. It has its moments but is such a House rip off. Dr Jack Gallagher is the new Director of Mental Health Services at Wharton Memorial Hospital in Los Angeles, he goes House as soon as he enter the hospital, stripping naked to connect with a patient, sticking it to the boss and breaking into a patients home.

These are some of the TV Series I watch:

Battlestar Galactica (4)
Great acting, thou something is lacking in the feelings. This show is nearing its end. There is a prequel series coming up on scifi channel: Caprica

Bones (5)
This show has had its ups and downs solid ensemble tho, good dynamics keeps it interesting

Dollhouse
(5)
Interesting new series. Eliza from Buffyand Tru Calling plays Echo. Is still a bit unsure about it tho.

Eleventh Hour (4-5)
The UK series was excellent and thought provoking, the US series not as much. Of course the actors of the UK series where in a different league than the American.

House (5)
Who doesn’t like a grumpy old man. I also like the way it reinvents itself.

Lie to me (4)
A team of living truth detectors solves crimes and other problems

Medium (4)
I thought this show was nearing its end in season 3, but it proved me wrong in season 4. Haven’t started with season 5 yet.

Merlin (5)
Young Merlin, a refreshing series out of UK.

NCIS (5)
Wonderful dynamics, great actors.

Sanctuary (4)
Amanda Tappings new series after Stargate is interesting, hope it will get better after the first season.

Saving Grace (5)
Vixen female detective with a living in Angel solves crimes tho that is not really important.

Supernatural (5)
It’s like this ultimately Road Movie with two Brothers that kills Ghosts and have a lot of sex. What’s not to like?

The Beast (4)
Pretty good new series. wonder if it will get more than one season?

The Big Bang Theory (5)
Good cast, hilarious jokes if you like geeks like me.

The Burn Notice (5)
Great show good dynamics – hell of a gf there Michael, annoying intro tho. Great ending of the 2nd season.

The Closer (5)
Wonderfull dynamics, love all the actors.

The Mentalist (5)
Charming mentalist solves crimes with the FBI

True Blood (5)
Wonderful southern ambiance with a vampiric love angle. Love the doggies also.

Trust Me (3)
New comedy, might get better

The scary thing is that this is only a few of the shows that I watch.