Sunday January 20, 2008 9:07 pm
This Week on TV (1/21-1/27)
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Action, Award Shows, Comedy, Drama, Games, Kids, Music, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, Specials, Sports, ABC, Bravo, Cable, FOX, NBC, Apprentice, The - Donald, Nip/Tuck, Prison Break,
(You can view the whole Revamped TV Programming Schedule here.)
MONDAY (1/21)- Prison Break (FOX, 8pm): “T-Bag enlists Bellick to display his gladiatorial skills once again as the battle between Lechero and Sammy for control of Sona comes to a head.” If they can’t beat American Gladiators, FOX will encourage its characters fight like ‘em.
- Dance War: Bruno vs. Carrie Ann (ABC, 8pm): “Viewers cast their first vote for their favorite teams after they perform live song-and-dance routines.” They’ve finally reached the phase I actually care about.
- Wildfire (ABC Family, 9pm): Season 4 premiere. I have absolutely no idea what this show is about, but it sounds like a trashy romance novel. Oh wait - this is a family channel. Never mind.
- Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (FOX, 9pm): “John and Cameron try to fit in a new school.” Is an education really the most important thing for John at this point? Shouldn’t he be honing his street smarts or something?
- Law and Order: SVU (NBC, 10pm): “A robbery at a sperm bank has Benson and Stabler racing to recover fertilized embryos before it is too late.” If I were them, I’d have my bosses clearly define the phrase ‘special victims’ in my job description.
- Nip/Tuck (FX, 10pm): “Christian questions Gina’s motives for moving to LA.” Oh heck, why not? Everyone else found a random reason to follow them there.
- The Real Housewives of Orange County (Bravo, 10pm): Season 3 ends with Lauri’s wedding. I’m really scared George’s true colors will come out post-nuptials. There’s got to be something wrong with that man. Maybe he’ll pull an Eddie Murphy.
- The Millionaire Matchmaker (Bravo, 11pm): Series premiere. Lonely men with lots of money are my kind of people.
WEDNESDAY (1/23)
- Wife Swap (ABC, 8pm): “A magician’s wife with a disdain for household chores trades places with a rigid taskmaster.” Who could blame her for being lazy? Her husband can make those dishes disappear!
- Moment of Truth (FOX, 9pm): Contestants answer a string of personal questions while strapped to a lie-detector. I can’t wait until FOX orchestrates a celebrity version of this show!
- Real World/Road Rules Challenge: The Gauntlet III (MTV, 10pm): As long as Beth, Coral, Robin and Katie are thrown into the mix, MTV could milk this series forever.
- Project Runway (Bravo, 10pm): “The remaining designers must put an original spin on denim.” As long as they make skinny jeans go away, I’ll be happy.
THURSDAY (1/24)
- Ugly Betty (ABC, 8pm): Gene Simmons makes a guest appearance. I’m guessing he won’t like what frumpy Betty Suarez will have to offer.
- Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? (FOX, 8pm):. In this special edition, the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders will act as the contestants helpers. After watching their CMT reality show, I’d be wary about seeking their advice.
- Chuck (NBC, 8 & 10pm): Two new episodes/special night. Chuck gets involved with Russian arms dealers and is later held responsible for an engagement ring. It just occurred to me that I really didn’t miss the show at all.
- Celebrity Apprentice (NBC, 9pm): “The celebrities are assigned to sell tickets to Broadway shows.” Mark my words: Marilu Henner will exploit this opportunity and whip out a routine from Chicago.
FRIDAY (1/25)
- Gone Country (CMT, 8pm): John Rich takes ‘established performers’ and immerses them in country music. Participants include Bobby Brown, Dee Snider, Diana DeGarmo and Carnie Wilson. Rednecks will now get the last laugh.
- Garth Brooks: Live in LA! (CBS, 9pm): The CMT watchers can then soothe their ears with a country music legend.
- Friday Night Lights (NBC, 9pm): “Smash deals with the consequences of his confrontation at the movies.” As his punishment, he is forced to watch Norbit over and over again.
- Las Vegas (NBC, 10pm): “Sam’s deep-pocketed clients sojourn to a strip club.” I have a feeling the shallow-pocketed clients would have done the same.
SUNDAY(1/27)
- 14th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (TNT, 8pm): Don’t depend on the Oscars; this will be the awards event of the season. See all the dresses the writers’ strike forced into storage.
- Guinness World Records: Top 100 (NBC, 9pm): “A countdown of the most unusual records leads up to a death-defying stunt.” Thanks to the introduction of Reality TV, these crazies don’t shock us anymore.
- The Russell Girl (CBS, 9pm): If I said this was another Hallmark presentation, would you need to know more?
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