Good News: NBC made it official today by announcing that CHUCK and FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS, two critically acclaimed albeit ratings anemic fan favorites will be returning to a small screen near you in 2010. Bad News: Make that spring/summer 2010, with fans having to wait until after the Olympics for CHUCK’s return and summer for FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS to kick off. [Source]
Good News: There is still hope for MEDIUM and MY NAME IS EARL, with rumors circulating that CBS and FOX (the studios that produce each series) might pick up each show for their respective networks. Bad News: For the now defunct CBS series’ WITHOUT OF TRACE and THE UNIT… crickets… crickets… [Source]
Good News: UGLY BETTY will face far less competition come Fall 2009. Bad News: Which is what happens when a network decides to move your show to Friday, the night that audiences forgot. [Source]
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WHAT WE’RE WATCHING:
TERMINATOR: TSCC (8PM FOX, “A” in Canada)
The Connors encounter with Weaver becomes a pivotal event for John in the future. Our theory: Weaver teaches John a phrase that will serve him well as he fights for his future following TERMINATOR’s unfortunate cancellation, “Would you like fries with that?”
FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS (9PM NBC, E! in Canada)
Taking a bit of the suspense out of Coach Eric Taylor’s contract reviewal is the already announced pact between NBC and DirecTV to renew television’s best drama for two more seasons. Not that there’s anything wrong with that.
DOLLHOUSE (9PM FOX, Global in Canada)
Echo and Sierra are turned into spy hunters in order to track down a Dollhouse traitor. Which means after yesterday’s twitter snafu, Felicia Day might want to watch her back. We’re just sayin’
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1. 90210: That noise you just heard was 90210 finally getting interesting thanks to the introduction of Naomi’s new fast and furious guy candy (can we trademark that moniker?) Liam and Silver, who went from zero-to-crazy in less than sixty minutes.
2. LIFE ON MARS: As much as we’d like to applaud executive producers Josh Appelbaum, Scott Rosenberg and André Nemec for ending the American version of LIFE ON MARS on their own terms, it would help if we had a better understanding as to what exactly those terms were.
3. SUPERNATURAL: Regardless of whether you’re a “Sam Girl” or a “Dean Girl,” this TV Addict’s fairly confident that neither camp is complaining about Thursday’s seriously meta and super hilarious installment of SUPERNATURAL.
4. FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS: From the gut-wrenching play that lost the Dillon Panthers the State Championship in the closing seconds of the game to Tyra Collete’s heartbreaking college entrance essay, FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS continues to be the best show on television nobody is watching.
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WHAT WE’RE WATCHING:
TERMINATOR: TSCC (8PM FOX, “A” in Canada)
Don’t miss the episode that has one insider saying, “Just finished watching tonight’s episode and am blown away. WOW!”
DOLLHOUSE (9PM FOX, Global in Canada)
What are the odds that Echo, Sierra and Victor, who have re-awoken as their original selves (complete with their own memories) escape from the Dollhouse? Well, considering the show is called DOLLHOUSE, we’re gonna go out on a limb and say not very good.
FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS (9PM NBC, E! in Canada)
The Taylor’s make a decision about the McCoys, which if you ask us, sure has the makings of an awesome old school Western, should, you know, FNL ever wish to pull another “murder mystery” ratings stunt by introducing time travel.
REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER (10PM HBO)
It’s Plumber versus Maher when Joe “The Plumber” Wurzelbacher gets grilled by Bill. We can’t wait.
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Score one for fans of quality television everywhere.
According to Variety, DirecTV and NBC have reached an agreement that will see FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS stick around for not just one but two more 13-episode seasons of Dillon Panther football.
Better still, the continuation of this cross-platform deal between the network and the cable provider could, if we’re lucky, serve as a blueprint for similar deals in the future. Because the undeniable facts of modern television life are these: The audience is, for a multitude of reasons, shrinking, while costs are rising and the economy is sinking. And while those factors already have contributed to the loss of such quality shows as SWINGTOWN and PUSHING DAISIES, deals such as the one which will keep FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS on the air might well become the norm and offer such currently-struggling shows as DOLLHOUSE or KINGS a new life.
A pipe dream? Perhaps. But who’d have thought FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS would make it to season four? 
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING:
TERMINATOR: TSCC (8PM FOX, “A” in Canada)
Get ready for the Odd Couple Version 2.0 when Derek tries to work with Cameron after she reveals a secret.
DOLLHOUSE (9PM FOX, Global in Canada)
Hooray! It’s safe to return to the DOLLHOUSE, or to quote the far more eloquent Ken Tucker, “perform a wipe on your DOLLHOUSE memories (especially that cringey Echo-as-rock-chick-back-up-singer episode) and tune in.”
FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS (9PM NBC, E! in Canada)
Just in time for Buddy to have lost her entire college fund, Lyla learns that she has been accepted to her dream school. Aawwwkkkward.
NEW & NOTABLE:
20/20 (10PM ABC)
That noise you just heard was Aaron Spelling rolling over in his grave upon discovering that Candy Spelling will be hocking her upcoming book in an interview with Elisabeth Vargas.
As promised, Friday’s sixth episode of DOLLHOUSE didn’t disappoint. Please tell me it wasn’t an aberration. — DrunkonDushku
The TV Addict: Rest assured, it wasn’t. With Whedon’s winning streak continuing this Friday when he reveals more of Echo’s backstory by sending her on a mission back to the very College campus that we’ve become accustomed to catching glimpses of in the mysterious ‘Caroline’ video. Fans will also learn how Sierra ended up in the Dollhouse, when she confronts the man responsible for putting her there (and trust me, it ain’t pretty.) Oh, and as for the big reveal that there are twenty or so Dollhouses strategically located around the world, Whedon joked on a recent conference call that it’s built-in franchising. In other-words, get ready for DOLLHOUSE: MIAMI!
What’s the word on tonight’s GOSSIP GIRL? — GossipGuy
The TV Addict: Does “ZZZZZZzzzzzz” count as a word? Because unfortunately, that is my reaction to tonight’s snooze-inducing Nate-centric story-line. Seriously. If the Dollhouse ever needs another pretty-boy to walk around with a vapid and emotionless expression on his face, Chace Crawford is their man. So much so that not even an inebriated and highly entertaining secret-spilling Blair could save tonight’s train-wreck of an episode.
Loved Friday’s episode of TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR chronicles, how about you? — LenaLikey
The TV Addict: You mean the one where John Connor finally grew a pair. No exaggeration, scenes like John’s confrontation with Jesse are why PVR’s were invented (Well, that and because it allowed me to attend my BSG Frakkin’ Finale Party worry-free.) John’s transformation from petulant emo-boy was long overdue and I for one loved getting to see a glimpse of the young man who has finally started to demonstrate that he has what it takes to fight for humanity’s future. A fight, which by the way, just got a whole lot more interesting with Friday’s future-reveal that not all robots are on the same side.
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WHAT WE’RE WATCHING:
TERMINATOR: TSCC (8PM FOX, “A” in Canada)
John makes a pivotal decision. One that we can only hope doesn’t involve his oft-maligned hairstyle. Again.
DOLLHOUSE (9PM FOX, GlobalTV in Canada)
It’s the one fans have been waiting for. Especially after Eliza Dushku’s February 27 interview where she let it slip that DOLLHOUSE “really took off” (read: becomes watchable) with tonight’s game-changer of an episode.
FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS (9PM NBC, E! in Canada)
Landy tires of Tyra’s selfish behavior. And you know what? Kudos to him. Because quite frankly, we tired of Tyra’s selfish behavior a good four episodes ago.
BATTLESTAR GALACTICA (9PM SyFy, Space in Canada)
None of this has happened before, and none of this will happen again. So be sure to set your PVR to record 11 minutes long, as you’d hate to miss the ending of this super-sized series finale.
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WHAT WE’RE WATCHING:
TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES (8PM FOX)
In the first of a two-parter, John and his mom prepare to pack up and hit the road. As anyone who has ever been a teenager will tell you, nothing sucks more than having to be the new guy every few months. Even if you are hot and your mom’s a babe.
DOLLHOUSE (9PM FOX, Global in Canada)
Echo has to infiltrate a cult to rescue a woman being held against her will. The only problem: She has to do it as a visually impaired woman! Oh, those wacky imprinters! You know, the more I think about it, the more this seems kinda like CHARLIE’S ANGELS, what with the having to pretend to be different people every week and the hot chick and all.
FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS (9PM NBC, E! in Canada)
It ain’t easy dating a Riggins boy, but it does give Lyla and Mindy something to commiserate over. Meanwhile, Billy’s depressed, Tyra deals with her regrets and the women in Matt’s life clash. Okay, place your bets: Will his mom or grandma come out on top? My money’s on grandma. Old people play dirty!
BATTLESTAR GALACTICA (10PM Sci Fi, SPACE in Canada)
In part one of the two-part series finale, Adama seeks out volunteers for a final mission. Frak, I’m already missing this show… how long until CAPRICA debuts?
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Laugh: At Ricky Gervais and his new comedy-partner-in-crime Elmo in these hilarious out-takes from his recent visit to Sesame Street. Stephen Merchant, be afraid… be very afraid. [Watch]
Applaud: NBC, for recognizing the greatness that is FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS by starting negotiations with DirecTV for not just one, but two-seasons of the best show that you — yes YOU — aren’t watching. [Source: EW]
Discuss: Whether or not the Parent’s Television Council finally has the right to be incensed with FAMILY GUY following Sunday’s hilarious, albeit somewhat borderline inappropriate episode that included Stewie eating a bowl of cereal with horse sperm instead of milk and a horse licking Peter’s bare behind. [Source: B&C]
Learn: That if you’re anything like this TV Addict, the CW’s BODY POLITIC just became the fall’s most anticipated new series thanks to today’s announcement that FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS’ Minka Kelly and VERONICA MARS’ Jason Dohring will be two of the bodies politic-ing it up in this Washington D.C. based show. [Source: THR]
