I opted not to got to the Paley Festival this year, despite yearning for California sunshine after a snowier than usual Kansas winter. While saving up my vacation time and budget was wise, I sure did miss the excitement of going to the various events and talking TV with other bloggers and fans. Fortunately, the Nice Girls were well represented …

With the bulk of our shows still on hiatus, FlashForward‘s return is a bright spot on our Thursday night. FlashForward – ABC 8/7c – 2 HOUR SPECIAL “Revelation Zero,” Parts 1 & 2 – Mark is suspended from duty at the FBI and must meet with a Bureau-appointed therapist in order to regain his badge; Demetri reluctantly teams with CIA …

Erin go bragh! Most of our shows are in reruns tonight, with one notable exception. Ugly Betty – ABC 10/9c “All the World’s a Stage” – Justin loves his acting class, helmed by the eccentric Lena Korvinka (Carol Kane), and finds himself in an unexpected triangle with his new pals, Austin and Lily. When Betty drops by class, she’s smitten …

James Marsters, Alex O’Loughlin and Daniel Dae Kim sharing a screen? Yes please! Marsters announced on his Facebook page that he’s filming a guest role in the pilot of the new Hawaii Five-O, headlined by O’Loughlin and Kim. James Marsters will play the nemesis of Alex O’Loughlin’s character, Det. McGarrett. Here’s hoping they don’t resolve their differences too quickly so …

Sarah Shahi was one of the reasons I enjoyed Life (the other being Damien Lewis’s fruit-obsessed detective), so I was happy to see her guest in a recent episode of Psych as Gus’s thrill-seeking secret girlfriend. Looks like USA was paying attention, too: the network has greenlit a new series called Facing Kate with Sarah Shahi as the lead. Co-starring …

Are we the only ones suffering from Gossip Girl fatigue? You may have noticed it missing from our Monday night lineup; we really didn’t miss it when it was on hiatus. Speaking of hiatus, Castle is a repeat tonight in advance of the doubleheader coming next Sunday & Monday. Chuck – NBC 8/7c “Chuck vs. the Tic Tac” – Casey …

In the press kit for their new game show, Minute To Win It, NBC wisely included relevant items from the show: Oreos, M&Ms, golf balls, playing cards, etc. All of these items are part of the various challenges the contestants undertake in hopes of winning that elusive million dollar prize. But after the Oreos have been eaten and the golf …

I’m starting to get a little crazy-eyed over how long it’s been since there was a new Bones or Vampire Diaries. The Mentalist – CBS 10/9c “Code Red” – When Dr. Alicia Seberg, a government research scientist, is exposed to a deadly toxin while at work and has only hours to live, she calls Patrick Jane and the CBI to …

It’s another season finale tonight when Psych goes out with a bang. The New Adventures of Old Christine – CBS 8/7c “Subway, Somehow” – In an effort to teach Ritchie’s class some street smarts, Christine encourages the school to let them take the subway on a field trip but ends up stranded at the station as the train leaves without …

How can it be season finale time for Neal and Peter already?!? White Collar – USA 10/9c – SEASON FINALE “Out of the Box” – Neal teams up with Alex in order to retrieve the ever-elusive music box at an Italian Consulate. Meanwhile, Peter enlists the help of Diana to help take down Fowler. The Good Wife – CBS 10/9c …