The TV Addict 

WHAT WE’RE WATCHING:
THE SIMPSONS (8PM FOX, Global in Canada)
Yet again Bart illustrates that underachieving is the way to go when he alongside his fellow Springfield Elementary “underperformers” get an exemption from taking the test and are whisked away to Capital City.

BROTHERS & SISTERS (9PM ABC)
In an effort to single-handedly prop up the California wine industry, tonight’s two-hour installment promises double the surprises (A Walker health crisis!? A Walker exit!?) and assuredly, double the alcohol consumption.

UNITED STATES OF TARA (9PM Showtime)
While you’ll tune in for Toni Collette’s Emmy worthy performance, you’ll stick around for the equally unique, hilarious and touching supporting cast of characters including Keir Gilchrist, Nathan Corddry and Rosemarie DeWitt. The latter of whom delivered one of the funniest monologues in recent memory during last week’s very NSFW episode.

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WHAT WE’RE WATCHING:
THE SIMPSONS (8PM FOX, GlobalTV in Canada)
Could Homer’s entire life have been different if he had been elected the president of his high school senior class? (I hear John McCain was recently pondering that very same question about his own life!)

FAMILY GUY (9PM FOX, GlobalTV in Canada)
Desperately in love with Joe and Bonnie’s new baby, Stewie struggles to write a love song. ‘Cause you know, crap like “I Just Called To Say I Love You” doesn’t just write itself!

DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES (9PM ABC, CTV in Canada)
Things I don’t care about that are involved in tonight’s episode: Susan and Mike’s relationship (which lost me when they had one second of happiness and then fell apart off screen thanks to the time-warp); the Scavo’s pizza joint (Please, God, get Lynette back into the world of advertising!); Gaby blackmailing Carlos’ boss (Has her character grown one iota over the years? No. They occasionally show us two seconds worth of growth, then next week, she’s back to her usual obnoxious self). Things I might care about: Tensions rise between Bree, Andrew and Orson (I like that family, even when they’re in boring plots). And here’s something a character and I have in common: Dave is kinda fed up with everyone int he neighborhood being suspicious of him. Me too, Dave. Do something nasty, get killed and let’s be done with this!

AMERICAN DAD (9:30PM FOX, Global in Canada)
Holy cow, Roger has two families! And has for years! You know, I don’t actually care for this show. But then again, I spent years not liking FAMILY GUY, ONE TREE HILL and SUPERNATURAL, all of which are favorites now, so maybe it’s time to give it a second look.

BIG LOVE (9PM HBO, 10PM TMN in Canada)
Things get even more crowded for Bill and his wives thanks to an unexpected arrival, and Roman makes plans for a big comeback.

BROTHERS & SISTERS (10PM ABC, Global in Canada)
Rebecca sets out to find her dad, and it may be just as well she’s out of town, because Tommy is stepping up his plan to oust Holly. Something tells me there will be alcohol consumed at some point.

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On Sunday at 8PM THE SIMPSONS will finally make the long awaited jump to high definition and to celebrate the show has revamped its opening title sequence for the first time in its twenty year history. Enjoy this first look.

iFunny: Last night’s combination of two of this TV Addict’s favorite things: THE SIMPSONS and Apple mApple (see above video) was so entertaining that we’re willing to forgive the fact that FOX can’t ever seem to air their holiday episodes remotely close to their actual dates (Christmas in November?) and intolerant Homer stopped being funny five seasons ago (Memo to writers: Think Different.)

Quantity Doesn’t Equal Quality: The following are a few lessons gleaned from Rosie’s jam-packed train-wreck of a Variety Special. Alec Baldwin minus Tina Fey isn’t funny, time has not been kind to Clay Aiken and Rosie should stick to what she does best blogging. Or really, anything that doesn’t involve singing, dancing, fat jokes or sequins.

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Following last weekend’s SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE parody and Sunday’s upcoming TREEHOUSE OF HORRORS XIX on THE SIMPSONS, I think we can all agree that MAD MEN has officially found its place in the American Pop Culture Zeitgeist.

Thanks to TVTattle for the Tip!

Since this TV Addict is a sucker, for well suckers. I wanted to take this opportunity to thank the fine folks at FOX for sending over the best Press Kit ever. Seriously. Let this be a lesson to any television network, studio or show looking for a little publicity. A little sugar never harmed anyone.Oh, and before I get back to my Twix [Cue Home Simpsons Drool, "Mmmmmmm Twix"], I should probably mention that THE SIMPSONS HALLOWEEN OF HORROR XIX airs on Sunday November 2 at 8PM.

Can’t wait until Monday for your nightly fix of THE DAILY SHOW? Neither can we!

That’s why this TV Addict is thrilled to offer up a first look at Jon Stewart’s upcoming guest stint on THE SIMPSONS. Airing this Sunday January 6th at 8PM on FOX. (Global TV in Canada).

To check out the only scripted dialogue Jon Stewart will be uttering in the foreseeable future, click the link below.

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On Sunday November 25, one of television’s most celebrated villains returns for one episode only. Can you guess who it is? Click the link below to find out.

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Full disclosure time: the TV Addict is a card carrying member of COLBERT NATION. Subsequently, I feel it’s my obligation, nay privilege, to bring my fellow patriots heroes a first look at Stephen Colbert’s guest spot on the upcoming nineteenth season premiere of THE SIMPSONS. Don’t miss it. Sunday September 23 at 8PM on FOX.

Put down your Americone Dream and prepare to be shocked and awed. After years of toiling away on Comedy Central, Stephen Colbert (American Hero) has finally hit the big time!

On September 23 at 8PM — Colbert will join the small group of cultural and entertainment elite who have been forever immortalized on THE SIMPSONS. In the show’s nineteenth season premiere, Colbert will play a life coach who is hired by Homer to help him fulfill his life-long dream of owning a professional football team finding a job that offers the luxury of flying on a corporate jet.

We congratulate Mr. Colbert on his momentous achievement with the hope that this guest stint not only aids in expanding Colbert Nation, but helps to further raise ‘wrist awareness’ in America.