At one point in time in the television landscape, summer was a wasteland of repeats and less than stellar shows that the networks spent money on but were not confident enough to air them during the regular TV line-up. Thankfully, those days are long gone because of all the programming that has been introduced by the cable channels as well ... Read More »

Fighting crime and solving mysteries, one Friday night at a time! Monk – USA 9/8c “Mr. Monk and the UFO” – Monk investigates a girl’s disappearance, which seems to be linked to a UFO sighting in a small town. Daniel Stern guest stars. Eureka – Syfy 9/8c “Shower the People” – Allison’s baby shower yields eco-friendly gifts and the discovery ... Read More »

Because I watch so much television, I am frequently asked what kinds of shows I watch.  This question usually perplexes me as it is nearly impossible to classify the kinds of shows I watch under one label.  But in the interest of being succinct, I usually just respond:  sci-fi shows.  For, after all, the “sci-fi” label does cover a multitude ... Read More »

This week, our Nice Boy is dedicated to all the Eureka fans out there, including yours truly. Colin Ferguson is Eureka’s Sheriff Jack Carter. The talented Canadian actor started out his career by doing improv comedy to pay for his schooling at McGill University. During those school days, he became a founding member of Detroit’s Second City comedy club. Colin ... Read More »

Two favorites return tonight, making Friday a night to stay in instead of go out. Monk – USA 9/8c – SEASON PREMIERE “Mr. Monk’s Favorite Show” – Monk connects with a visiting African widower (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje) who’s investigating his wife’s death. Meanwhile, Monk works on a high-profile case in which a maid’s killer tended to her wounds. Eureka – Syfy ... Read More »

“Eureka” panel – The extraordinary show where everything is possible, including a 4th season! The word “eureka” means “I found it!” and for the TV show “Eureka” is aptly named as it invites audiences to discover a quirky, charming little town of Eureka, along with the wonderfully inventive and quirky individuals that populate the town.  The premise is a government-owned ... Read More »

Geek fest, aka Comic Con, is in full swing and the Nice Girls are Tweeting like crazy! In the meantime, we’ve got some great geeky TV on tap tonight, including the conclusion of the Torchwood: Children of the Earth mini-series. Eureka – SyFy 9/8c “Insane in the P-Brane” – Objects become ambulatory after Dr. Tess Fontana (Jamie Ray Newman) reopens ... Read More »

Happy Friday! Here’s how we’re wrapping up our week: Eureka – SyFy 9/8c “Your Face Or Mine” – Carter takes a grueling recertification exam that tests him physically and psychologically; Allison pitches a town-wide DNA-monitoring security system to Henry that injures Deputy Lupo during the inaugural scan. Read More »

Another Nice Girls favorite returns tonight as we head into the weekend. Eureka – SyFy 9/8c “Welcome Back, Carter” – Following his termination as sheriff, Carter interviews for a job with the Department of Homeland Security. Deputy Lupo resigns when she learns the new sheriff is a very personable robot. Read More »

Season 3.5 of the eclectic series Eureka from the Sci-Fi Channel (which will officially become SyFy on July 7) will be back with 10 new episodes starting Friday, July 10 at 10 p.m. (9/CT). The series, starring Colin Ferguson as Jack Carter, picks up where it left off from its mid-season cliffhanger with Jack being removed from his sheriff duties ... Read More »