Several shows return from holiday hiatus tonight, so get ready to snuggle up with some good TV! Community – NBC 8/7c “Investigative Journalism” – The gang reunites after winter break and much to their surprise there’s a new addition. One of their fellow classmates is eager to join their study group and the gang must decide whether or not this ... Read More »

The other networks are airing reruns, but CBS gives us one more new episode of The Mentalist before the year runs out, and it sounds like a doozy. The Mentalist – CBS 10/9c “Throwing Fire” – While Jane and the team examine the crime scene where a baseball scout is found murdered, Jane is clocked in the head by a ... Read More »

It’s a night of holiday-themed episodes and guest stars as TV land gets in the Christmas spirit! Community – NBC 8/7c “Comparative Religion” – A bully (Anthony Michael Hall) challenges Jeff, who’s also worried about failing Spanish. Elsewhere, Shirley plans a Christmas party for the gang without realizing that not all of them celebrate the holiday. Bones – FOX 8/7c ... Read More »

I wish. In reality I’m preparing for 10 days off work. Normally that time is spent sleeping late, catching up on TV, cleaning out a closet or a junk drawer, oh, and a day or two of celebration with family and friends. This year I’ll get the celebration in, and maybe get to sleep late once, but I have a ... Read More »

Virgil Minelli retired as CBI boss, leaving an opening that The Mentalist showrunners filled with the lovely and very talented Aunjanue Ellis. Most recently known by Nice Girls as the dangerously nasty Diane, the vampire that wanted to chew on Sookie Stackhouse in the first season of HBO’s mega-hit series, True Blood. Ellis joins the cast in a pivotal episode ... Read More »

Bones – FOX 8/7c “The Foot in the Foreclosure” – Booth’s grandfather Hank (guest star Ralph Waite) comes to live with him and tags along as Brennan and Booth investigate ashes and charred remains found by a real estate agent while showing a property to prospective buyers. The team identifies the victims as plus-size lovers, neither of whom seemed to ... Read More »

Warning: possible spoilers ahead! There’s no shortage of twists, turns, major reveals on our shows, and this season the flashback emerged as a favorite way to show us those big secrets. It also gives the cast and creative team a chance to mix things up with new sets, costumes, and even actors. The Vampire Diaries: In “Lost Girls” Stefan agrees ... Read More »

Which of the new Thursday shows are you still watching? I’m winnowed out a couple, but my poor DVR still breathes a sigh of relief at the end of the night. FlashForward – ABC 8/7c “Playing Cards with Coyote” – Mark cuts his romantic getaway with Olivia short when a tip leads to the discovery of the tattooed assassin seen ... Read More »

Another full night of TV, thanks to sweeps. Why is it that all the really dramatic/romantic/important things happen in November, February and May? NOTE: Bones and Fringe return! Bones – FOX 8/7c “The Tough Man in the Tender Chicken” – When the remains of an heir to a controversial chicken farm turn up on a riverbank, a murder suspect may ... Read More »

Happy first day of November sweeps! Yes, for the rest of us it’s still October. TV people have their own special calendars. NOTE: Bones and Fringe are still on hiatus for baseball. The Vampire Diaries – the CW 8/7c “Haunted” – As Vicki’s behavior becomes more dangerous, Stefan tries to help her. Elena tries to convince Jeremy to stay away ... Read More »