Pilot's License - CBS
Mike & Molly
Monday @ 9:30 p.m.
Up Against: DWTS, Lone Star, Gossip Girl, The Event
Plot: A guy (beat cop) & a girl (teacher) meet in Overeaters Anonymous (OA)
Most Critics Say: Fat jokes but sweet.
I Say: Very very cute. And funny too ("I'd kill you, but I don't think I have enough chalk to outline your body"). The two leads have great comedic timing and I'm very happy to see Melissa McCarthy in a starring role rather than sidekick because she is awesome. And Swoozie Kurtz is her mom and a little Swoozie is always appreciated. Chuck Lorre Stamp of Success!
The Defenders
Wednesday @ 10 p.m.
Up Against: LOLA, The Whole Truth
Plot: Two lawyers in Vegas
Most Critics Say: Mixed.
I Say: I suspected I would like this show and I did. Jim Belushi and Jerry O'Connell are just very likable actors and they play really well off each other. The plot was highly predictable but entertaining so I didn't mind. The supporting cast are well cast and executed too: new associate played by Jurnee Smolett a.k.a. Jess from FNL, quirky receptionist who takes messages on star sticky notes and has fabulous makeup, and local D.A. played by Natalie Zea a.k.a. Winona on Justified. I always enjoy Vegas as a setting for shows because it's such a unique city and thus truly has unique stories to tell.
Bleep My Dad Says
Thursday @ 8:30 p.m.
Up Against: My Generation, Community/30Rock, Bones, Vampire Diaries
Plot: http://twitter.com/shitmydadsays
Most Critics Say: Meh, Shatner is better than this dreck.
I Say: Stick to the twitter feed.
Blue Bloods
Friday @ 10 p.m.
Up Against: 20/20, Outlaw
Plot: A multi-generational New York family of cops and one D.A.
Most Critics Say: Watch it.
I Say: A damn good drama pilot. This is the one show that when watching I not only felt like the show had already been on for years, but could also see the potential of where many of the storylines could go and how interesting it would be to watch them unfold. It's a combination of a family drama and a detective/mystery show, which is a great combo! Tom Selleck & Donnie Wahlberg - hell yeah. Plus, it is shot beautifully and really utilizes New York as a character.
Monday @ 9:30 p.m.
Up Against: DWTS, Lone Star, Gossip Girl, The Event
Plot: A guy (beat cop) & a girl (teacher) meet in Overeaters Anonymous (OA)
Most Critics Say: Fat jokes but sweet.
I Say: Very very cute. And funny too ("I'd kill you, but I don't think I have enough chalk to outline your body"). The two leads have great comedic timing and I'm very happy to see Melissa McCarthy in a starring role rather than sidekick because she is awesome. And Swoozie Kurtz is her mom and a little Swoozie is always appreciated. Chuck Lorre Stamp of Success!
The Defenders
Wednesday @ 10 p.m.
Up Against: LOLA, The Whole Truth
Plot: Two lawyers in Vegas
Most Critics Say: Mixed.
I Say: I suspected I would like this show and I did. Jim Belushi and Jerry O'Connell are just very likable actors and they play really well off each other. The plot was highly predictable but entertaining so I didn't mind. The supporting cast are well cast and executed too: new associate played by Jurnee Smolett a.k.a. Jess from FNL, quirky receptionist who takes messages on star sticky notes and has fabulous makeup, and local D.A. played by Natalie Zea a.k.a. Winona on Justified. I always enjoy Vegas as a setting for shows because it's such a unique city and thus truly has unique stories to tell.
Bleep My Dad Says
Thursday @ 8:30 p.m.
Up Against: My Generation, Community/30Rock, Bones, Vampire Diaries
Plot: http://twitter.com/shitmydadsays
Most Critics Say: Meh, Shatner is better than this dreck.
I Say: Stick to the twitter feed.
Blue Bloods
Friday @ 10 p.m.
Up Against: 20/20, Outlaw
Plot: A multi-generational New York family of cops and one D.A.
Most Critics Say: Watch it.
I Say: A damn good drama pilot. This is the one show that when watching I not only felt like the show had already been on for years, but could also see the potential of where many of the storylines could go and how interesting it would be to watch them unfold. It's a combination of a family drama and a detective/mystery show, which is a great combo! Tom Selleck & Donnie Wahlberg - hell yeah. Plus, it is shot beautifully and really utilizes New York as a character.