Renewal/Cancellation Update

Here is an update on which shows will be cancelled or renewed:

CW:
Hart of Dixie, Beauty and the Beast, Nikita - Likely to be renewed
Cult, The Carrie Diaries - Likely to be cancelled

FOX:
Touch, Goodwin Games - Likely to be cancelled

NBC:
Go On, Community - Likely to be renewed
1600 Penn, Deception, Guys with Kids, New Normal, Smash, Whitney, Up all Night - Likely to be cancelled

ABC:
Last Man Standing, Malibu Country, The Neighbors, Nashville, Suburgatory - Likely to be renewed

Happy Endings, Red Widow - Likely to be cancelled.

CBS:
Rules of Engagement, Vegas, Golden Boy - Likely to be cancelled.

Tim's Best Bets: Sunday

Happy Easter Everyone!

8 PM - 9 PM The Amazing Race CBS
The race continues in Botswana. Who will be eliminated next? Find out tonight.

9 PM - 10 PM The Good Wife CBS
Alicia and Will purposely go to trial unprepared when they find out that their client may be imprisoned for life.

10 PM - 11 PM The Celebrity Apprentice NBC
The stars are assigned to sell 3-D artwork that they must also create.

New on Cable:
8 PM
You Live in What? HGTV - An old caboose, gas station, paint warehouse, and church are all transformed into homes.

Cupcake Wars Food Network - Cupcakes are made for the I Heart Radio Music Festival held in Las Vegas.

9 PM
Wicked Tuna National Geographic - Dave and Paul compete to see who can catch the most fish.

Married to Medicine Bravo - Mariah tries to make amends after her birthday party turns into a disaster and Simone's patient deals with tragic news.

10 PM
Bar Rescue Spike - Jon must make over on of the country's first karaoke bars.

Finding Bigfoot Animal Planet - The team travels to Vietnam to look for the Wildman who is similar to Bigfoot and has been the subject of reported sightings in the jungle.

ABC Clips: R

I didn't start watching this show until after the last 5th season. Being her #! fan you would have thought, I would have watched from day 1.

Reba

 



TV Actor Profile: Ellen Pompeo

Name: Ellen Pompeo
Birthday: November 10, 1969
Age: 43
Hometown: Boston, Massachusetts
Height: 5'6"
Where You Know Her From: As surgeon Meredith Grey for all 9 seasons of Grey's Anatomy
Other Notable Roles: Played Nicole in Old School and guest-starred on the last season of Friends
First Role: Law and Order  in 1996
Next Project: Season 10 of Grey's Anatomy
Current Salary: $200,000 per episode
Little Known Fact: Suffers from asthma
Awards: 2013 People's Choice Award Favorite Dramatic TV Actress

ABC Finale Dates

May is almost here and that means it is Finale Season. Here is a list of when ABC will be airing finale episodes of your favorite shows.

April 17 - Suburgatory 8 PM 1 hour, Special Time
May 2 - Wife Swap 8 PM
May 5 - Red Widow 10 PM
May 7 - Splash 8 PM
May 12 - Once Upon a Time 8 PM, Revenge 9 PM 2 hours
May 13 - Castle 10 PM
May 16 - Grey's Anatomy 9 PM, Scandal 10 PM

May 17 - Shark Tank 9 PM
May 19 - America's Funniest Home Videos 7 PM
May 21 - Dancing with the Stars 8 PM 2 hours
May 22 - The Middle 8 PM, Modern Family 9 PM, Nashville 10 PM
May 28 - Body of Proof 10 PM

Tim's Best Bets: Friday

There is only one show you need to be concerned about tonight:

Happy Endings 8 PM - 9 PM ABC
In the first episode, Brad learns that Chuckles and Huggs may be closing and Penny and Max try to stop sexting the men in their lives.

The second episode, Max pretends he is straight when he meets a woman with season tickets for the Chicago Bulls. Also, Alex tries to prove she is not a dumb blonde, but her intelligence throws off the group dynamic.

Please, please, please tune in or DVR. The show is pretty much cancelled, but decent ratings on Friday could save it.

ABC Clips: Q

It is time for the Letter Q. I remember watching this show when I was really young. Maybe you do too!

Quantum Leap

Tim's Best Bets: Thursday

8 PM - 9 PM The Vampire Diaries The CW
While Elena is searching for Katherine, she meets Elijah. Also, Stefan reveals his plan for the future and Klaus starts to appreciate Silas' powers.

9 PM - 10 PM Grey's Anatomy ABC
A tanker explosion causes many injuries, one of which is a paramedic. Plus, Owen bonds with a child whose parents may die.

10 PM - 11 PM Scandal ABC

Olivia helps Hollis when his daughter goes missing. Meanwhile., Cyrus tries to get back into Fitz's good graces.

"The Office" Clip of the Week

Today is Thursday and you know what that means... It is time for another clip from The Office.

CBS Finale Dates

The end of the TV season is drawing near. Find out when your favorite CBS show is ending. Don't forget to set a reminder on your DVR!

April 28 - The Good Wife 9 PM
May 5 - The Amazing Race 8 PM 2 hours, The Mentalist 10 PM
May 9 - Two and a Half Men 8:30
May 10 - Vegas 9 PM, Blue Bloods 10 PM
May 12 - Survivor 8 PM, 2 hours special day with Reunion show to follow
May 13 - How I Met Your Mother 8 PM

May 14 - NCIS 8PM, NCIS: LA 9 PM, Golden Boy 10 PM
May 15 - CSI 10 PM
May 16 - The Big Bang Theory 8 PM, Elementary 9 PM 2 hours
May 17 - Undercover Boss 8 PM
May 20 - Rules of Engagement 8:30, Mike and Molly 9:30 PM, Hawaii Five-O 10 PM
May 22 - Criminal Minds 9 PM 2 hours

ABC Clips: P

Today is Letter P. I remember watching this show on Saturday mornings. It was one of the funnier Saturday cartoons of its time.

Pepper Ann

Tim's Best Bets: Wednesday

8 PM - 9 PM The Middle/The Neighbors ABC
Janet volunteers to run the household while Frankie studies for her finals. Also, Sue wishes to change her middle name and Axl feels threatened by Cassidy's ex on The Middle.

The season of The Neighbors concludes tonight when the Weavers take the Bird-Kersees to Atlantic City. Larry can count cards and Jackie wants a human wedding.

9 PM - 10 PM Modern Family/Suburgatory ABC
Cameron and Claire disagree on landscaping for the house they are trying to flip and Phil teaches the kids basic repair skills on Modern Family

George convinces Noah and Opus to move in with him, while Dallas thinks that Dalia has become a hoarder on Suburgatory.

10 PM - 11 PM Nashville ABC
Rayna appears on Katie Couric's show to inform her fans about her failed marriage. Also, Juliette makes a bad decision regarding her new album.

NBC Finale Dates

The 2012-2013 TV Season is drawing to an end. Here is a list of the finale dates for your favorite NBC shows.

April 2 - The New Normal 9 PM 2 episodes
April 11 - Go On 9:30 PM
May 2 - Parks and Recreation 9:30
May 9 - Community 8 PM
May 10 - Fashion Star 8 PM
May 15 - Chicago Fire 10 PM

May 16 - The Office 9 PM 1 hour series finale
May 17 - Grimm 9 PM
May 18 - Saturday Night Live 11:30 PM
May 19 - Celebrity Apprentice 9 PM 2 hours
May 22 - Law and Order:SVU 9 PM 2 hours
May 25 - Smash 9 PM
May 27 - Revolution 10 PM
June 18 - The Voice
June 27 - Hannibal 

Tim's Best Bets: Tuesday

8 PM - 9 PM Splash ABC
A face-off between the two swimmers who scored the lowest will determine who will go home tonight.

9 PM - 10 PM New Girl/The Mindy Project FOX
The gang travels to Chicago to help Nick's family with funeral plans after a death occurs on New Girl

Mindy tries to sabotage Josh's ex-girlfriend from moving in next door to her and Danny faces a moral dilemma when he helps out a friend from his childhood on The Mindy Project.

10 PM - 11 PM Golden Boy CBS
A wealthy philanthropist is found dead in her home and during the investigation it is determined she was a recovering addict.

ABC Clips: O

Today I am featuring Letter O. This show was hugely popular when I was in college. Were you a fan?

The O.C.

Guest Column: Chatting About Chow

Guest columnist Stephanie Domina shares her passion for Reality TV Cooking Shows.

Enjoy!

Whether you are a foodie, a chef to be, or just a reality TV junkie at some point or another we all find ourselves in front of the TV wishing we could reach in and take a bite. Cooking shows are no new fad and they range from how-to’s to competitions, competitions happen to be my favorite.

Top Five Competitions:

Five:    Rachel vs. Guy: Celebrity Cook Off

The two hosts may have some of the most addicting (or to some people annoying) personalities in the cooking world. The term celebrity is quite loosely used since most of the “stars” are past their prime and many young viewers won’t recognize them. This show makes the list purely on entertainment value and watching food that anyone can make win a competition.

Four:    Worst Cooks In America

Bobby Flay vs. Anne Burrell? Well not exactly, they each have a handpicked team that will battle it out in the end. Anne is currently undefeated with wins in the past two seasons (I’m routing for Bobby). For those of us that need some helpful hints, every episode offers a tutorial on how to make a complete dish and a good laugh while we watching the contestants almost burn the kitchen down.

Three:  Hell’s Kitchen

Season 11 is in full swing on Fox this year and is everything you expect for the notorious show. If you can get past the yelling and aggressive behavior of the notorious Chef Ramsey the show can offer a great insight to the workings of a restaurant kitchen, so the next time you are waiting a little too long for you food, you will know the chef is sweating it much more than you are.

Two:    Chopped

Want a show that has a winner every episode? This one hour food network winner makes you think of food in a whole new way. This show is new every Sunday and combines time limits and crazy ingredients. You may just be surprised when almond cookie coated cod looks delicious.

One:    Top Chef

Season 10 of one of the most popular cooking competitions shows recently wrapped with the naming of the second female winner. The show first aired in 2006 and since then has only upped the ante in the caliber of chefs that compete. While most of us don’t know what a mirepoix (its diced vegetables) or even a gastrique (it’s a sauce made of caramelized sugar deglazed with vinegar) is, it’s the chef’s passion for what they do that makes the show compelling paired with the chefs and judges candid remarks that makes this show a must watch.

ABC Clips: N

Today is a clip for the letter N. This show was actually pretty funny and was directed by Fred Savage.

Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide

Tim's Best Bets: Monday

8 PM - 10 PM The Voice NBC
The season 4 premiere features new judges Usher and Shakira alongside Adam Levine and Blake Shelton.

10 PM - 11 PM  Revolution NBC
The Spring premiere has Miles leading the rebels away from Philly to escape Monroe. Also, Rachel attempts to redeem herself by giving the rebels more power.

New on Cable:
8 PM
Are You Tougher Than a Boy Scout? National Geographic - Three adult men compete against young scouts in challenges including shooting and orienteering.

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Bravo - In the Season 3 finale, Lisa plans to renew her wedding vows while her housewarming party take a turn for the worse.

9 PM
Being Human Syfy - Josh meets a vampire stripper as he searches for Donna. Elsewhere, Aiden tries to make good on his promise to Kenny.

Dallas TNT - The family believes Christopher's technology caused a disaster. Pamela's mother returns to Dallas and Emma grows closer to Drew.

10 PM
Black Ink Crew VH1 - Ceaser makes a memorial tattoo for the ladies who brought him up in the tattoo world. Plus, Alex and Dutchess finally meet.

Teen Mom 2 MTV - Kailyn loses her cool with Javi and Leah plans her wedding.

FOX Finale Dates

May sweeps is almost here and that means your favorite TV shows are about to end for the season. Check out the list below and see when FOX will be airing each season finale.

April 29 - Bones 8 PM, The Following 9 PM
May 4 - Cops 8 PM
May 9 - Glee 9 PM
May 10 - Kitchen Nightmares 8 PM, Touch 9 PM
May 12 - Bob's Burgers 8:30 PM, American Dad 9:30 PM
May 14 - New Girl 9 PM, Mindy Project 9:30 PM
May 16 - American Idol 8 PM 2 hours
May 19 - Cleveland Show 7 PM 1 hour, The Simpsons 8 PM 1 hour, Family Guy 9 PM 1 hour

Tim's Best Bets: Sunday

8 PM - 9 PM Amazing Race CBS
The contestants continue the race in Botswana where they must look for scorpions. Chuck and Wynonna confront Meghan and Joey for using the U-Turn against them during the last leg of the race.

9 PM - 10 PM The Good Wife CBS
After one of Alicia's clients is murdered, she begins to think someone close to her will be the next target. She must waive attorney-client privilege in order for the police to find the suspect.

10 PM - 11 PM The Mentalist CBS
A young actor is killed the night before he is intended to take the stage. Also, Jane finds information about Red John from a man who is in a coma.

New on Cable Tonight:
8 PM
My Big Fat Gypsy Valentine TLC - Two 16 year old brides prepare for their upcoming weddings.

Extreme Homes HGTV - Some of the homes included in tonight's episode are a house that is hanging from a cliff in New Zealand and a home that looks like a pile of boulders in the U.S. desert.

9 PM
Worst Cooks in America Food Network - The final four get the chance to cook for their friends and family.

The Bible Part 4 - History Channel - Jesus resurrects Lazarus and Caiaphas persuades Judas to betray Jesus.

10 PM
Bar Rescue Spike TV - A controversial lobster-tank game at a blue-collar bar has the residents of the town up in arms.

Finding Bigfoot Animal Planet - The team travels to Illinois to investigate a man's recordings of Bigfoot howls.

ABC Clips: M

Today is a clip featuring the letter M. I grew up watching this show from 3rd - 6th grade. Maybe you were a fan too....

Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers

 

Season-To-Date Ratings 18-49

The Top 25 Shows in the 18-49 demographic season to date have been announced. Did your favorite show make the cut? Find out below:

1. The Big Bang Theory Thursday CBS 8.1 million
2. American Idol Wednesday FOX 7.2 million
3. Modern Family Wednesday ABC 6.8 million
4. American Idol Thursday FOX 6.6 million
4. The Voice Monday NBC 6.6 million
6. Revolution Monday NBC 6.4 million
7. The Voice Tuesday NBC 6.0 million
8. Grey's Anatomy Thursday ABC 5.6 million
9. NCIS Tuesday CBS 5.4 million
9. Two and a Half Men Thursday CBS 5.4 million
11. 2 Broke Girls Monday CBS 5.3 million
12. The Following Monday FOX 5.1 million
12. Once Upon a Time Sunday ABC 5.1  million
14. How I Met Your Mother Monday CBS 5.0 million
15. Family Guy Sunday FOX 4.8 million
16. Criminal Minds Wednesday CBS 4.7 million
17. The X-Factor Wednesday FOX 4.6 million
18. Mike & Molly Monday CBS 4.5 million
18. NCIS: LA Tuesday CBS 4.5 million
18. New Girl Tuesday FOX 4.5 million
21. Person of Interest Thursday CBS 4.4 million
21. Survivor Wednesday CBS 4.4 million
21. Revenge Sunday ABC 4.4 million
24. Glee Thursday FOX 4.3 million
24. The X-Factor Thursday FOX 4.3 million

ABC Clips: L

This show has always been a favorite of mine and continues to be on the air today, minus its original star Christopher Meloni. It is nice to see a little laughter coming from the cast, since the show has a dramatic tone to it.

Law and Order: SVU

TV Actor Profile: Jim Parsons

Name: Jim Parsons
Date of Birth: March 24, 1973
Age: 40 (As of tomorrow)
Height: 6'1"
Where you know him from: As Sheldon Cooper from The Big Bang Theory
Funny character quote: "I'm not crazy. My mother had me tested."
Where you might remember him from: As Rob Holbrook on Judging Amy
Starring in next: The Normal Heart TV Movie 2014 release. Parson will play a gay activist trying to raise awareness of HIV/AIDS in the early 1980's.
Fun Fact: Was voted the most friendliest person in his high school graduating class.
Special Talent: Plays the piano.
Awards: 2011 Golden Globe, 2010 and 2011 Prime-time Emmy Award

CW Finale Dates

That time of the year is nearing. It is TV finale season. Below is a list of the finale dates for The CW.

April 8 - The Carrie Diaries 8 PM
May 7 - Hart of Dixie 8 PM
May 13 - 90210 9 PM Series Finale
May 15- Arrow 8 PM, Supernatural 9 PM
May 16 - Vampire Diaries 8 PM, Beauty and the Beast 9 PM
May 17 - Nikita 8 PM, Cult 9 PM

Flashback Friday and ABC Clips: K

This Flashback Friday Clip only takes you back a decade, but still long enough for you to miss it. Enjoy!

Kim Possible

ABC Asks Viewers to Save "Happy Endings"

After ABC moved its low-rated by critically acclaimed series Happy Endings to Fridays, the network has finally decided to air commercials telling viewers to: Save Happy Endings. The commercials show clips from the back-to-back episodes that will air on Friday March 29th at 8 PM. The show is currently ranked as the network's lowest rated non-Friday comedy and has been on a hiatus for the last seven weeks. The campaign seems a little to late with most people guessing the show will not return for a 4th season.

Happy Endings premiered in April 2011 and features Casey Wilson (SNL), Eliza Coupe (Scrubs), Adam Pally (Californication), Zachary Knighton (Flash Forward), Damon Wayans Jr. (My Wife and Kids), and Elisha Cuthbert (24).

ABC Clips: J

I can't believe we are already up to Letter J! Today's show is one that I will catch in syndication every now and then. Here it is:

Judge Judy

The Office Clip of the Week

It is Thursday. That means it is time to show another clip from The Office.

ABC Clips: I

Every time I watch the clip from the Letter I show it always makes me laugh. Hope you enjoy it as well.

I Love Lucy

Tim's Best Bets: Wednesday

8 PM - 9 PM Arrow The CW
Oliver's life is once again disrupted when The Huntress returns to Starling City. Elsewhere, Laurel and her dad deal with the reappearance of Dinah Lance. She has proof that Sara is still alive.

9 PM - 10 PM Law and Order: SVU NBC
Cassidy is accused of raping a woman while he was undercover. His attorney's defense includes a surprising ramification for Amaro.

10 PM - 11 PM Chicago Fire NBC
Mills talks to Severide's dad in order to find out how his own father died. Two mysterious restaurant fires are investigated and Shay's plans to have a baby may change.

New on Cable:
8 PM
KKK Beneath the Hood Discovery - A shocking look at life as a member of the KKK.

Lifeguard! Weather Channel - A child is missing on a public beach and a 16 year old is rescued by helicopter after a cliff jump accident.

9 PM
Property Brothers HGTV - A couple who are living with friends are interested in an eco-friendly home.

Haunted Collector Syfy - A team investigate allegedly haunted objects found in people's homes.

10 PM
Psych USA - Shawn attempts to befriend Juliet's stepfather.

Southland TNT - Lydia is upset over a death of a baby and Cooper seeks comfort in Hicks.

ABC Clips: H

Today is Letter H. I remember watching this show when I was home from school sick.

Happy Days

Tim's Best Bets: Tuesday

8 PM - 9 PM Betty White's Off Their Rockers NBC
In the first new episode, a senior brings his own organ donation to a populated food court and an elderly woman drinks beer at the grocery store. In the second episode, a older woman flirts with men at a bachelorette party.

9 PM - 10 PM New Girl/The Mindy Project FOX
Jess finally admits her feelings about Nick, while Nick tries to impress his boss by throwing a promotion at the bar on New Girl. Tonight, Mindy celebrates her birthday, but it doesn't turn out how she hopes on The Mindy Project.

10 PM - 11 PM Body of Proof ABC
Megan questions a grief counselor while investigating a double murder believed to be committed by a vigilante killer.

New on Cable:
8 PM
Inside the Actors Studio: Tina Fey Bravo - Comedic actress and write Tina Fey discusses her career highlights like SNL and 30 Rock with host James Lipton

9 PM
Face Off Syfy - The final four contestants are given a challenge dealing entirely with the Syfy series Defiance.

10 PM
How We Invented the World Discovery - This documentary examines how skyscrapers have evolved over time.

Top Ten TV Drunks

In honor of St. Patrick's Day, I thought I would name the "Top 10 TV Drunks." This is for entertainment purposes only. I do not encourage anyone to become an alcoholic.

10. Bree Van de Kamp Desperate Housewives

9. How I Met Your Mother gang

8. Al Bundy Married with Children

7. Norm Cheers

6. Sue Ellen Ewing Dallas

5. Lucille Bluth Arrested Development

4. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia gang

3. Karen Walker Will & Grace

2. Homer Simpson and Barney Gumble The Simpsons

1. Meredith Palmer The Office

Tim's Best Bets: Monday

8 PM - 10 PM The Biggest Loser NBC
A winner is crowned and awarded $250,000. The eliminated players return and are competing for a chance to win the $100,000 at home prize. Plus, the kids also show off how much weight they have lost.

10 PM - 11 PM Castle ABC
People start dying after viewing a haunted DVD. Castle worries about his own life after he watches the DVD by accident.

New on Cable:
8 PM
Are You Tougher than a Boy Scout National Geographic - Two former Eagle Scouts and one man who left scouting when he was a teenager compete in a relay race.

Secret Life of the American Teenager ABC Family - Anne begins to question Robie's paternity and Kathy contemplates not moving back to Texas.

9 PM
Dallas TNT - J.R.'s will has a huge impact on the family legacy. Christopher's relationship with Elena is tested and Drew betrays the Ewings.

Being Human Syfy - Stevie wants Sally to kill him. Also, Aiden and Kat go on a date while he has painful memories of his wife and son.

10 PM
LA Shrinks Bravo - A couple ventures to a sex shop to pursue some adult interests. Dr. V works with twin brothers with different sexual orientations.

ABC Clips: G

Today is Clip G. This show is in danger of cancellation. I hope it is back next season because it is one of the best out there and still a Top 20 show!

The Good Wife

Top 20 Shows 3/4-3/10

Here is a list of the Top 20 TV Shows for the 3/4-3/10 week:

1. NCIS
2. Big Bang Theory
3. NCIS: LA
4. Person of Interest
5. Two and a Half Men
6. American Idol Thursday
7. American Idol Wednesday
8. American Idol Tuesday
9. 60 Minutes

10. Blue Bloods
11. Survivor
12. The Mentalist
13. Golden Boy
14. The Amazing Race
15. The Good Wife
16. The Following
17. Elementary
18. The Bachelor
19. Bones
20. Once Upon a Time

*13 of the top 20 shows appear on CBS, 5 on FOX, and 2 on ABC
*21 million viewers tuned in to see NCIS
*The three airings of Idol average 12.5 million viewers
*The CW and NBC do not have any shows that make the top 20
*Blue Bloods is the only Friday show to make the list

ABC Clips: F

Today is letter F. I was a big fan of this show when it first aired back in 2008. 

Fringe

TV Pilot News

Here is the latest news in TV Land regarding what we might see this coming Fall:

Christopher Meloni will star in a FOX comedy based on Justin Halpern's book I Suck at Girls. The show is being produced by Cougar Town's Bill Lawrence. Meloni is most remembered as Detective Elliot Stabler from Law & Order SVU.
Grade: B+

Rebel Wilson (Bridesmaids) will star in and produce Super Fun Night for ABC. The premise of the comedy is three nerdy female friends on a quest to do something fun every Friday night. This show was originally developed as a show for CBS last year.
Grade: C+

Mandy Moore and Ben McKenzie (The OC, Southland) will star in the drama The Advocates on CBS. McKenzie will play an ex-con who teams up with Moore, a lawyer, to be advocates that fight for the underdogs.
Grade: A-

Aimee Teegarden will star in the drama Oxygen for The CW. The plot involves aliens who have been on Earth for over 100 years finally going to high school. The series will also star Matt Lanter (90210) and Malese Jow (The Vampire Diaries).
Grade: F

Ellie Kemper (Erin from The Office) may not be away from NBC very long. Kemper is set to star as the title character in the sitcom Brenda Forever. The show will flash back to her teenage years to show how she became the woman she is today.
Grade: A

ABC Clips: E

Today is Letter E. I wasn't able to watch this show when it was originally on, but have been catching up on the TVD.

Entourage

Tim's Best Bets: Friday

8 PM - 9 PM Kitchen Nightmares FOX
Chef Ramsey goes to a family-owned Greek restaurant in Seattle. The owner will not adapt to the demographic change in the neighborhood. As a result, business has suffered.

9 PM - 10 PM Grimm NBC
A group of Wesen break a code of honor when they begin to rob banks. Juliette questions her sanity when her memories start coming back.

10 PM - 11 PM Blue Bloods CBS
Danny tries to find the link to a series of random killings. Also, Frank must help his old friend out when he shows signs of alcoholism.

New on Cable:
8 PM - 9 PM
Four Weddings TLC - New Orleans inspired weddings include Mardi Gras Indians and a French Quarter theme.

Yukon Men: Revealed Discovery Channel - The villagers prepare for winter, but arguments could turn into trouble.

9 PM - 10 PM
Flea Market Flip HGTV - The season 2 premiere showcases good friends competing against sweethearts. This is followed by a season 1 episode.

Ghost Adventures Travel Channel - This clip show includes the best investigations of the season including a visit by Motley Crue's Vince Neil and UFC fighter Brendan Schaub.

10 PM - 11 PM
Tanked: Unfiltered Animal Planet - An aquarium is installed in the man cave of NFL's Bart Scott.

ABC Clips: D and Flashback Friday

Letter D is for:

Doug

Office Clip of the Week

Here is my "Office" Clip of the week. Better late than never!

Tim's Best Bets: Thursday

8 PM - 9 PM Community and Parks and Recreation NBC
The gang tries to secure a medical grant to help Chang with his amnesia. Abed takes advantage of the opportunity and films a documentary on Community.

Leslie aids a video store on the verge of closing, while Ann resorts to blackmail to make April be her friend on Parks and Recreation.

9 PM - 10 PM Glee FOX
The glee club students create an assignment so Finn and Will deal with the tension between them. Santana thinks there is more to Brody than he is telling everyone.

10 PM - 11 PM  Elementary CBS
Joan investigates a wife's disappearance. The woman left behind a video describing a murder on a subway.

Some of the new stuff on cable:
8 PM - 9 PM
Guinness Records Gone Wild truTV - A man does backflips while on a pogo stick and a man barrels through panes of glass.

9 PM - 10 PM
The First 48 A&E - A young couple are murdered in Dallas and a man from Cleveland is shot in his yard.

10 PM - 11 PM
Archer/Legit FX - Archer and Lana pretend they are married to stop a sale of enriched uranium on Archer and Jim sneaks a celebrity out of the house on Legit.

NBC Schedule Changes

NBC is making a few changes to its schedule due to poor ratings. Here is a look what will be moving time slots:

The Celebrity Apprentice will begin airing for 2 hours 9 - 11 PM starting Sunday April 14.

Catch encore episodes of The Voice airing before new episodes of The Celebrity Apprentice on March 31 and April 7.

Go On will move to Thursdays beginning April 4. The season finale will air the following Thursday. Both episodes will be broadcast at 9:30 PM following The Office.

There will be a one-hour season finale of The New Normal on Tuesday, April 2 following The Voice.

Beginning April 6, Smash will air at 9 PM on Saturdays. The entire second season will be shown. This almost guarantees that the show will not be back for a 3rd season.

ABC Clips: C

Today is letter C. I hope everyone enjoys this classic teen sitcom!

California Dreams

May Sweeps News

As always May Sweeps is the most exciting time of the TV season this year expect to see the following on basic network television:

2 Weddings
7 Couples Taking the Next Step
2 Pregnancies
1 Birth
7 Couples Getting Back Together
6 Couples Calling it Quits
7 Deaths

Any guesses about any of these? Last week, I did say Barney and Robin from HIMYM would be one of the weddings. I will update the information as it becomes available.

Tim's Best Bets: Wednesday

8 PM - 9 PM Survivor CBS
Brandon has a meltdown and decides to start sabotaging the Favorites camp.

9 PM - 10 PM America Idol FOX
In the second half of this two hour episode, you will see some of the finalists sing songs from past Idol winners.

10 PM - 11 PM Southland TNT
Lydia bonds with a criminal she sent to death row, Sammy becomes a tabloid sensation, and John thinks about how his life will be when he leaves the LAPD.

New on Cable

8 PM
Cousins on Call HGTV - The guys remodel a basement for a young cancer survivor.

Lifeguard! Weather Channel - Lifeguards must rescue a diver whose heart has stopped. Also, two girls are stranded on a cliff.

9 PM
Hoarding: Buried Alive TLC - A woman reports her hoarding neighbor to the health department, while another hoarder cannot rent out an adjoining property because of the clutter.

Boston's Finest TNT - A raid is planned to catch drug dealers in the act and Jenn considers speed dating.

10 PM
Psych USA - Shawn and Gus work with a group of college students making a documentary on Bigfoot.

The Americans FX - Philip rekindles a romance with an ex, which strains his relationship with Elizabeth.

ABC Clips: B

Today is letter B in my ABC Clips. This show was one of my favorites growing up:

Baywatch

Tim's Top 10: The Best Middle Children

Below is a list I have compiled of the Top 10 Middle Children on TV over the years:

10. Cory Matthews Boy Meets World

Considering Cory Matthews was the title character of the show, it would be a shame if he didn't make it on the list. Though Cory's brother Eric got a majority of the funny lines, it was Cory's life we were seeing unfold each and every week.

9. Laura Winslow Family Matters

When Family Matters first aired there were three children: older brother Eddie, youngest sister Judy, and middle child Laura. Sadly, Judy was written out halfway through the series run. However, Laura's funny demeanor and having to put up with Steve Urkel 24/7 landed her at #9.

8. Theo Huxtable The Cosby Show

Cliff and Claire Huxtable had five children and Theo was the third born landing him right in the middle of the Huxtable clan and #8 on this list. Theo was the only son and had to deal with growing up with four sisters. I wouldn't wish that on anyone.

7. Meg Griffin The Family Guy

Meg deals with a lot of crap on Family Guy. She is the butt of almost every joke and her whole family hates her. Watching how horrible her life is every week is quite entertaining and worthy of a #7 spot.

6. Jan Brady The Brady Bunch 

Jan Brady has Marcia Brady for an older sister. It only made sense that she resented her so much and came up with the iconic line, "Marcia, Marcia, Marcia." To make matters worse, she had to wear glasses and braces while hiding in her beautiful sister's shadow. Making #6 on the list is probably the best thing that has ever happened to her.

5. Randy Taylor Home Improvement

Out of the three sons on the show, Randy was the only funny one. He was even able to hold his own against the very funny Tim Allen. Had he actually stayed on the show for the entire time, he may have scored higher on the list.

4. Stephanie Tanner Full House

Stephanie Tanner was probably the funniest character on Full House. When she wasn't driving through the kitchen in Joey's car or having Kimmy Gibler pierce her ears, she was able to come up with two memorable lines: "How Rude," and "Pin a Rose on Your Nose."

3. Sue Heck The Middle

Sue Heck is so weird she is funny. There is a high probability you will laugh out loud at least once because of something hilarious Sue did or said. Remember when she fell on the swing or tried out for cheerleading? Those are just two of the classic moments involving this middle child.

2. Lisa Simpson The Simpsons

The character of Lisa Simpson has been around for almost my entire life. In that time, she is proven she is smart, funny, and doesn't take any crap from brother Bart. She is the common sense for the entire city of Springfield. She deserves the #2 spot on this list.

1. Darlene Conner Roseanne

Darlene Conner is the best of the best for middle children on TV. She was a horrible sibling to Becky and DJ, but her sarcasm is the reason she tops this list. One of my favorite Darlene moments is when she asks brother DJ if he knows why she likes to swear. When he asks why, she lovingly tells him to, "Shut the Hell up."

 
 

Tim's Best Bets: Tuesday

8 PM - 10 PM Hell's Kitchen FOX
In the 11th season premiere, 20 contestants split into two teams and present dishes in Las Vegas. But can they impress Chef Gordon Ramsey?

10 PM - 11 PM  Body of Proof ABC
A mob boss' son is gunned down and he threatens to get even. Megan and her team believe a death they are investigating is just the first of many in order for the mob boss to get his revenge.

Here are some of the news episodes on cable tonight:

8 PM
Pretty Little Liars ABC Family - Hanna is front and center in dealing with Caleb's family drama, while Spencer investigates Mona's time in a sanitarium

Dance Moms Lifetime - The girls have a difficult time learning a military inspired dance.

9 PM
19 Kids and Counting TLC - This is the first of a three episodes following the family's trip to Asia. Expect to see everyone having trouble using chopsticks

Doomsday Preppers National Geographic - A couple from Virginia believe that economic unrest will result in another World War and an Oregon man makes the necessary precautions for a terrorist attack.

10 PM
The Millionaire Matchmaker Bravo - Patty tries to find love for a retired NFL punter with the help of former basketball player John Salley.

Cougar Town TBS - Jules pays a visit to her therapist when she finds out her friends are keeping secrets and Laurie is confused about her feelings for Travis.