Remember a while back when we pegged PRIVATE PRACTICE’s Amy Brenneman as a reporter’s worst nightmare? Well, today we’d like you to meet the actor who could give Brenneman a run for her money: Michael Emerson.
Not surprisingly, Emerson — better known as LOST’s morally-ambiguous, chillingly-creepy Benjamin Linus — held his cards close to his chest when asked by this TV Addict what fans can expect from tonight’s highly-anticipated two-hour season finale. “We have two gangs of heroes on two seperate and highly dangerous missions, the outcome of either one I think can alter the landscape of the entire story,” he previews cryptically.
How did he react upon first reading the script for tonight’s jaw-dropping finale? “My reaction was to wonder, ‘How are we going to shoot that?’ and ‘What is the show after that then?’” he admits. “I will be waiting with baited breath to see that first script [of season six],” he adds. “That is assuming, maybe naively, that I have a part in it!”
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Ever wonder what it would be like to go mano-a-mano with one Benjamin Linus? Sit him down, look deep into those buggy eyes and ask, “Seriously dude, what’s the deal?” Well, now is kind of your chance, as your very own TV Addict, in very Dharma-like fashion has been given the fantastic opportunity to grill actor Michael Emerson for precisely five minutes this afternoon, starting at precisely 3:46PM (est).
And to ensure I’m armed with the three best possible questions (as I suspect that is all I will have the opportunity to get in), this TV Addict thought it best to ask you, my far more knowledgeable LOST addicts to post away with your most pressing questions as we head into what promises to be Wednesday’s exhilarating game-changer of a finale. 
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING:
PRESIDENTIAL PRESS CONFERENCE (8PM ABC, CBS, NBC)
In honor of LOST’s momentous 100th episode, President Obama will finally reveal what the real deal is with that four toed statue! Okay, in all seriousness, this evening’s Presidential Press Conference has the President fielding reporters’ questions on his 100th day in the White House. But come’on, if there is one guy who would be able to get LOSTerminds Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse to explain things, would it not be the President of the United States….
LOST (9PM ABC, “A” in Canada)
…Instead, LOST fans will have to settle for Daniel Faraday, who in honor of the series’ 100th episode, will disclose what he knows about the island. So be sure to keep your fingers (and four toed statues) crossed that Faraday’s disclosure actually comes with some answers. Of course this being LOST, we wouldn’t recommend holding your breath…
AMERICAN IDOL (9PM FOX, CTV in Canada)
… Especially if you’re a Matt Giraud fan, we’re just sayin, after last night’s IDOL, things are not looking good for him. That and Danny Gokey will get a glimpse into his future when Season 5 winner Taylor Hicks performs.
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WHAT WE’RE WATCHING:
SCRUBS (8PM ABC, City in Canada)
Who me jealous? Nah, we’re totally cool that tonight’s episode of SCRUBS features a first ever cameo for Zap2it.com’s Korbi Gosh. I mean the girl works hard, and if anybody deserves her fifteen minutes of fame it’s…… oh who are we kidding!?!? We’re soooo jealous! Clearly SCRUBS showrunner Mr. Bill Lawrence has yet to hear the buzz from our recent appearance playing “Audience Member #25″ on a recent visit to the set of GLEE. How else to explain why his people have yet to call our people! I mean, aside from the fact that it would probably help if we actually had people!
BETTER OFF TED (8PM ABC, City in Canada)
What’s worse than Ted inadvertently deleting himself from Veridian’s system? How about ABC purposely deleted BETTER OF TED from their schedule.
AMERICAN IDOL (9PM FOX, CTV in Canada)
In between commercials, pointless banter, more commercials and the results (Lil’ Round, Anoop we hardly knew ye) Season 7 contestant David Archuleta performs.
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WHAT WE’RE WATCHING:
SCRUBS (8PM ABC, CityTV in Canada)
Wedding bells are ringing for The Janitor and Lady. Expect this to be one of the quirkier weddings of the season…
BETTER OFF TED (8:30PM ABC, CityTV in Canada)
If you’re a fan of this off-beat comedy, tune in while you can. Rumors are circulating that Ted will soon be dead (read: not better off) This week, Linda winds up accidentally ingesting an experimental drug that gives her a whole lotta energy… and comes with a few unexpected side effects.
AMERICAN IDOL (9PM FOX, CTV in Canada)
Can’t we just name Adam the winner and call it a day?
LOST (9PM ABC, “A” in Canada)
Ben is kidnapped from the Dharma village’s infirmary, which seems to indicate that the hostiles have paid the townies a visit. Frankly, I’m just glad that we’ve stopped hop-scotching through time, at least for the moment.
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WHAT WE’RE WATCHING:
SCRUBS (8PM ABC, CityTV in Canada)
Good News: The Janitor and Lady plan a fake wedding in the Bahamas in an effort to score gifts. Bad News: The plot backfires when all of the invitees accept.
LOST (9PM ABC, “A” in Canada)
Finally, one LOST mystery definitively solved: Ben is not Jewish. How else to explain the fact that he decided to call upon good Ol’ reliable smokey [monster] to atone for his sins on Passover rather than Yom Kippur!
AMERICAN IDOL (9PM FOX, CTV in Canada)
Moments before one of the remaining IDOL contestants [cough*cough*Scott MacIntyre*cough] has their dreams crushed in front of an audience of millions, Kellie Pickler performes the song “Best Days of Your Life.” Awkward.
THE UNUSUALS (10PM ABC, GlobalTV in Canada)
Has LIFE ON MARS ruined New York City-set police dramas for eternity? By which we mean, has Det. Casey Shraeger (Amber Tamblyn) really transferred from vice to homicide? Or will she awaken in sixteen episodes only to discover that it was all a dream and that it turns out she’s actually locked inside a cryogenic chamber on her way to Mars. Stay tuned…
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WHAT WE’RE WATCHING:
SCRUBS (8PM ABC, CityTV in Canada)
Elliot (Sarah Chalke) questions her future career plans now that SCRUBS is coming to an end and that whole ‘mother gig’ on HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER didn’t exactly work out as planned.
AMERICAN IDOL (9PM FOX, CTV in Canada)
Our prediction: It’s not a good night to have the letter “M” in your name with Megan Joy, Matt Giraud and Scott MacIntyre being our odds on favorites to end up in the bottom three.
LOST (9PM ABC, “A” in Canada)
In an effort to help save twelve-year-old Ben’s life, Kate beings to reveal the truth to Jack about the lie she told in order to protect Aaron. No wonder they call it lost.
LIFE ON MARS (10PM ABC, GlobalTV in Canada)
In the series finale, a mysterious caller offers Sam a chance to return to 2008, but a confusing set of circumstances makes him wonder whether he even wants to do it. Not the least of which being… it’s now 2009!
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Up until last night’s episode, this TV Addict was willing to buy into much of the justification for Sayid’s actions. Be it the countless tortures or endless killings, one could definitely argue that Sayid was either a victim of circumstance, or in the wrong place at the wrong time. That said, there is a fine line between knocking off numbers one through five on Ben’s mysterious “hit list” and shooting a seemingly innocent twelve year old boy at point blank range.
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WHAT WE’RE WATCHING:
AMERICAN IDOL (8PM FOX, CTV in Canada)
In week three, the kids sing Motown. Anybody else feel as if this show has gone, as so many reality shows do over the course of their runs, from charming to almost sad?
SCRUBS (8PM ABC, CityTV in Canada)
Dr. Cox… wait, are we reading this right? Dr. Cox actually praises J.D.? Isn’t that a sign of the apocalypse?
BETTER OFF TED (8:30PM ABC, CityTV in Canada)
The company tries to create meatless beef in the laboratory. Quick, someone get us that “Where’s The Beef?” lady from the Wendy’s commercials on the line! She’s dead? Oh. Um, never mind.
LOST (9PM ABC, “A” in Canada)
Someone goes rogue and causes a whole lotta trouble for the others on the island. Based on the commercials that have been airing all week, I’m going with Sayid. He’s got “rogue troublemaker” written all over him.
NEW & NOTABLE:
SURVIVOR (8PM CBS)
Tonight’s episode is either a not-as-new-as-they’d-have-you-believe clipfest covering the first 15 days or a brand new episode. Commercials say one thing, listings say another. Guess you’ll have to tune in and find out!
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WHAT WE’RE WATCHING:
SCRUBS (8PM ABC)
The funniest comedy you’re not watching — because ABC decided to hold off on new episodes for the better part of two months only to bring it back with little-to-no-fan-fare on a completely different day and time — returns tonight. But hey, we’re not bitter. Really.
THE NEW ADVENTURES OF OLD CHRISTINE (8PM ABC)
Maybe now that television’s funniest two mean mommies have finally gone into labor, someone at CBS can get their act together and develop a Marly and Lindsay spin-off.
BETTER OF TED (8:30PM ABC)
BETTER OF TED has the advantage of debuting as just the right time: when viewer’s wouldn’t mind reveling in corporate comeuppance. It’s big business satire anchored by more-moral-than-his-employers straight arrow Ted (Jay Harrington, channeling Jon Hamm, except with boyish charm), head of research and development for Veridian Dynamics, a company responsible for weaponizing pumpkins and freezing its employees on a whim. Stocked with a top-notch cast (particularly Arrested Development’s Portia De Rossi as Ted’s icy, tight-laced boss), it bares the same potential of so many failed ABC comedies: it’s funny enough, but inconsistent — it needs time it probably won’t get to find its footing. — Aleks Chan
LOST (9PM ABC, “A” in Canada)
Kate returns to the island just in time to ruin Sawyer and Juliet’s happily ever after… awwwwwkward.
DAMAGES (10PM FX)
Call us a stickler for details, but we’re fairly certain that the official episode description should say, “Ellen discovers a another dark secret about Patty’s personal life.”
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