Modern Family (seasons 1 – 3)
{5/5} “We were great together. We spoke each other’s language, we finished each other’s balloon animals.” Modern Family seasons 1 – 3, aired in 2009-12 Jay (Ed O’Neill) is a grandfather but has married a younger woman, Gloria (Sofía Vergara), and now is a stepfather to her son Manny (Rico Rodriguez). Jay’s daughter Claire (Julie […]
Glee (seasons 1 – 3)
{4.5/5} “I have some simple rules when I’m getting ready for a big performance. First, no milk. Makes you too phlegmy. Second, no doorknobs. They spread infections. So do kisses. So what if I have some superstitions, too. I never step on cracks and sometimes I walk backwards. And everyone I see becomes a metaphor […]
Canada’s Got Talent (season 1)
{4.5/5} “What’s challenging is to not come across as arrogant… You have to continue to be supportive, to not crush dreams and certainly remember this is just silly old showbiz, not something that could affect the climate. It’s not to be taken that seriously. It’s a game with gongs.” Canada’s Got Talent season 1, aired […]
Once Upon a Time (season 1)
{5/5} “True love isn’t easy but it must be fought for because once you find it, it can never be replaced.” Once Upon a Time season 1, aired in 2011-12 All of the fairy tales that you’ve ever heard are true — Cinderella, Pinocchio, Little Red Riding Hood, Hansel and Gretel, Alice in Wonderland. They […]
The Big Bang Theory (seasons 1 – 5)
{5/5} “I can’t be impossible; I exist. I think what you meant to say is, ‘I give up; he’s improbable.’” The Big Bang Theory seasons 1 – 5, aired in 2007-12 Sheldon (Jim Parsons) and Leonard (Johnny Galecki) are physicists who share an apartment. They share a love of science fiction, comic books, and video […]
New Girl (season 1)
{5/5} “So when I do the chicken dance I do it a little differently. Instead of doing claps, I like to do a peck. It’s more realistic.” New Girl season 1, aired in 2011-12 Jess (Zooey Deschanel) just broke up with her boyfriend and finds a new place — with three guys. Nick (Jake M. […]
Castle (seasons 1 – 4)
{5/5} “Did you know in the original Greek, ‘tragedy’ literally means ‘goat song’? I know, doesn’t make much sense to me either. Whatever that first story was, I can’t help but think bad things must have happened to that goat.” Castle seasons 1 – 4, aired in 2009-12 Richard Castle (Fillion) is a mystery writer who […]
Comments on Sci-Fi Lists: Fantasy TV shows
Here are my thoughts on this list. If I don’t put anything in “My rating” then I have no particular interest in seeing it. Where there are stars in that column, here’s what they mean: * The 5 TV shows I’m likely to watch first. ** The 5 TV shows I’m likely to watch second. […]
Comments on Sci-Fi Lists: SF TV shows
Here are my thoughts on this list. If I don’t put anything in “My rating” then I have no particular interest in seeing it. Where there are stars in that column, here’s what they mean: * The 5 TV shows I’m likely to watch first. ** The 5 TV shows I’m likely to watch second. […]
Raising Hope (seasons 1 & 2)
{5/5} “Noses are the unsung hero of the face, ties the whole thing together. Name one good looking person without a nose… can’t do it.” Raising Hope seasons 1 & 2, aired in 2010-12 Raising Hope is a show unlike any other I’ve seen or heard of. Jimmy (Lucas Neff), who’s in his early 20s, […]