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.

5. TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES: And speaking of shows nobody is watching, our kudos of the week goes to TERMINATOR show-runner Josh Friedman for not only managing to keep a lid on one of the biggest surprises of the season, but for doing what BATTLESTAR GALACTICA’s Ronald D. Moore failed to do — pull a ‘Whedon’ by killing off a major character in a minor way.

6. ER: In what we can only assume is an unfortunate sign that ER should have checked out years ago, the hour-long retrospective that aired prior to the two-hour series finale packed a far more emotional punch than the episode in itself.

7. GLEE Trailer: If “being a part of something special makes you special” GLEE stars Cory Monteith, Matthew Morrison, Lea Michele and Company are in for one helluva ride. That, and can FOX get their actor together and please release a “Don’t Stop Believin’ single on iTunes so I can stop re-playing this trailer again and again and again.

How I met a lovely ending: With apologies to Pam & Jim, HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER’s Love Actually inspired ending on Monday has officially cemented Lilly and Marshall as television’s most romantic couple.

Emotional Betty: When it comes to UGLY BETTY’s Marc and Amanda, laughing until we cry is nothing new. But following Thursday’s episode, where Marc finally stuck up for himself by calling Willamina out for becoming too distracted with Connor and Amanda showed genuine feelings of friendship and respect for Betty during their unfortunate apartment breakup, it might take us a little while to get used to straight up crying (sans laughter) from our two favorite Mode employees.

And speaking of crying: Forget the Parent’s Television Council, the TV Addict’s Television Council is here to say that what Marc Sloane went through on Thursday’s installment of GREY’S ANATOMY should never EVER be the focus of a medical story-line again. Far too painful to watch and even more so to think about. Got that Shonda?

Revenge of the Sun: And finally, even though last week’s two hour LOST extravaganza left us with a plethora of questions, including but not limited to: Where exactly our favorite island is, Ben’s true intentions, not to mention Daniel Faraday’s indecipherable rules for time travel, there is one thing that we’re absolutely clear about Sun is heading to the dark side (cue ominous John Williams score) and we can’t wait to see what happens next.

Disappointment of the Week: In theory, Stephanie (special guest star Sara Rue) using sex to distract Leonard from breaking up with her on THE BIG BANG THEORY sure seemed like a funny idea. Too bad the reality of using (or withholding) sex to get what you want played out like one of the oldest (and least funny) sitcom tropes in the book. 

Emmy Bait of the Week: Following last Monday’s surprisingly emotional performance by one Chuck Bass. We’d like to say six words we never thought we’d associate with GOSSIP GIRL. For Your Emmy Consideration: Ed Westwick.

Depressing News of the Week: Whether you love him or loathe him, one thing is abundantly (or is it depressingly?) clear with regards to NBC’s surprising deal to award Jay Leno the weeknights at 10PM slot. Network television will never be the same. Especially if you’re anything like us, and happen to be a fan of the traditional hour long drama.

Comedy Duo of the Week: After delivering yet another hilarious installment of THE NEW ADVENTURES OF OLD CHRISTINE theTVaddict.com would not only like to officially crown Christine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) and Barb (Wanda Sykes) the new Queens of Comedy. But concur with Entertainment Weekly by proclaiming OLD CHRISTINE the new WILL & GRACE.

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.

WTF?!: ALIAS had Rambaldi, LOST has its numbers and finally, after last week’s episode of TERMINATOR, fans of THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES have their very own macguffin in the form of the mysterious three dots. Needless to say, we’re intrigued. Begging the question, would it kill you to tune in tonight?

Entertainment Twilight Weekly: Okay so it’s not exactly TV related. But if our bible/ obsession/ aspirational medium doesn’t tone down the TWILIGHT coverage, this TV Addict is going to cancel my subscription lose it! Who’s with me?

BETTY’s Back: Marc and Betty’s all too brief (see video above) albeit incredibly heart-warming moment at the end of Thursday’s BETTY was the highlight of what is shaping up to be an increasingly entertaining season. And no, we’re not just saying that because Michael Urie is our new Twitter BFF.

9021Oh-Oh: Here’s something for the brains behind 90210 to ponder while their show is on holiday hiatus. Thanks to Tuesday’s not-so-subtle hint at an unexpected bundle of joy for Adrianna, an absolutely ridiculous story involving Annie hiding the fact that she’s the school mascot and the truly unoriginal idea that the Wilson family’s newly discovered half-brother Sean is (surprise, surprise) up to no good, this TV Addict will be spending his holiday hiatus debating whether or not to return to the zip when 90210 returns in January.

Hasta La Vista Toby Zeigler: TERMINATOR THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES showrunner Josh Friedman may not makes thing easy with his penchant for time travel story-lines that make our head spin. But after giving us an hour of the artist formerly known as David Silver (Brian Austin Green) going manno a manno the artist formerly known as Toby Ziegler (Richard Schiff) we’re willing to let it go.

Unwelcome Returns: While this TV Addict is the first to admit that ABC’s sudden cancellation of ELI STONE, DIRTY SEXY MONEY and PUSHING DAISIES may have put a damper on what should have been a fantastic night of television. Toby’s return on THE OFFICE and Denny’s unfortunate never-say-die attitude on GREY’S ANATOMY had us regretting the fact we saved SUPERNATURAL for weekend viewing.

Wednesday Funnies: With record ratings, it seems that America has finally caught on to what this TV Addict has been saying for three seasons now. THE NEW ADVENTURES OF OLD CHRISTINE is one of television’s funniest half hours. And at the risk of losing any TV cred I may have built up over the past three years, I don’t hate GARY UNMARRIED.

Class Act of the Week: Elisabeth Hasselbeck
While the cynic in us is still pondering the significance of Elisabeth Hasselbeck’s all black ensemble post election day on THE VIEW. This TV Addict will give her credit for as Defamer so eloquently put it, delivering one helluva concession speech (Not to mention summing up the energy for a fist bump with frequent verbal sparring partner Joy Behar.)

Opportunity Wasted of the Week: CNN’s Election night hologram
Not only was CNN’s reported 40 HD cameras at an estimated cost of $300 – $400,000 completely unnecessary on what turned out to be one of America’s most memorable elections ever. Correspondent Jessica Yellin completely botched her ‘lines’ by forgetting the one phrase every viewer was waiting with baited breath to hear, “Help Me Wolf Blitzer… you’re my only hope.”

Poor Scheduling Decision of the Week: CW Tuesday
How many of you found time to catch last week’s installments of 90210 and PRIVILEGED during Tuesday’s historic election?

Executive Producer of the Week: Rebecca Kirshner
Who was recently hired to make the CW’s fledgling 90210 re-boot watchable, started things off on the right foot by managing to not sully the right of passage for virtually every teen-centric show on television — the proverbial slumber party. More importanatly, for the first time since well, forever, this TV Addict is actually looking forward to what happens next in our favorite zip. So kudos to you Mrs. Kirshner. Here’s hoping you keep it up.

Irony of the Week: Lori Loughlin
And speaking of 90210, is anyone else finding it hilarious (and somewhat sad) that TV mom Lori Loughlin gets more screen-time on the CW’s free2begreen PSA’s (Public Service Announcements) than she does on the actual show?

Disappointment of the Week: Comedy Central’s INDECISION 2008
The TV Addict has voted, and Comedy Central must stop putting together Stewart and Colbert on big election nights. I mean sure in theory combining your two most powerful shows seems like a good idea. But as Homer Simpson is so fond of reminding us, “In theory, Communism works”. In reality, the over-the-top brilliant character that is Stephen Colbert is completely brought back to earth whenever he’s around real-life friend Jon Stewart. Turning the Comedy Central Specials into the television equivalent of of a George Clooney/Brad Pitt movie. (Translation: The actor’s are having far more fun than the audience.)

Favorite Three Shows of the Week:
TERMINATOR THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES (Loving the Agent Ellison Catherine Weaver story line), PRIVILEGED (We’re so on Team Rose!) and 30 ROCK (Even though it made Quote of the Week, Tracy’s line bares repeating, “I watched BOSTON LEGAL nine times before I realized it wasn’t the new STAR TREK.”)

Showrunner of the Week: Regardless of where your Winchester loyalty lies, this TV Addict thinks showrunner Eric Kripke deserves some serious kudos for poking the beast… err… we mean the SUPERNATURAL fandom and speaking out on an issue he felt needed clarification. It’s official, Dean is not a “Dick.”

Showrunner of the Week (Runner-Up): Call me an obsessed dog owner (which by the way, guilty as charged, see Mac), but this week’s Showrunner of the Week (Runner-Up) is Shonda Rhimes, for doing what she does best. Taking another tried and true television cliché, which in PRIVATE PRACTICE’s case revolved around your standard troubled teen and parlaying it into an interesting story complete with a surprisingly emotional ending.

Reminder You’re Getting Old of the Week: Following last week’s flashback to Sarah’s (Yvonne Strahovski) High School days on CHUCK which featured some ‘classic’ tracks courtesy of Paula Cole, Hanson and Chumbawamba, it’s official. This TV Addict is starting to feel really old. Begging the question, what’s next, a Backstreet Boys Reunion Tour? Oh wait…

Mystery of the Week: Why SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE continues to allow an unfunny ‘character’ from Kenan Thompson to zap the momentum of Weekend Update every single week.

Conflicted Casting of the Week: While it is always great to see ALIAS alum Carl Lumbly (Marcus Dixon) on the small screen, was a GREY’S ANATOMY patient-of-the-week seriously the best his agent could come up with? Somebody get this man a series, and stat!

Career Killer of the Week: After managing to do the impossible — make an UGLY BETTY Marc and Amanda story look tedious — could Lindsay Lohan’s career be anymore over?

theTVaddict.com Comment of the Week: In Response to theTVaddict.com’s question as to whether or not you’ll be checking out HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 3, reader DAVID ID had this to say, “Not even if Vanessa Hudgens went naked on the internet to promote her career and make a DVD film series launch into theaters… oh wait.”

Least Welcome EX of the Week
Elizabeth Reeser’s THE EX LIST attracted less viewers than MOONLIGHT. That sound you just heard, eight million MOONLIGHT fans muttering “I told you so.”

Career Advice of the Week
After sitting through Greg Kinnear’s FLASH OF GENIUS over the weekend, this TV Addict can’t help but wonder… How many non-descript supporting wives and girlfriends is ex-GILMORE GIRL Lauren Graham going to play until she comes to grips with the fact that her star shines brightest on the small screen.

Showrunner Advice of the Week
While this TV Addict gives serious credit to creator Bryan Fuller for the brilliance that is PUSHING DAISIES. The fact is this. Assuming he’d like to see The Pie Hole open for business past November, Fuller and Co. might want to consider finding a more delicate balance between whimsical quirkiness and comprehendible storytelling. After-all…

Head-Scratcher of the Week
Not only did more Americans tune into the second episode of KNIGHT RIDER [7.6 million viewers] over the first episode of PUSHING DAISIES [6.3 million viewers]. BEVERLY HILLS CHIHUAHUA was the top grossing movie of the weekend with $29 million at the box office. Talking cars, talking dogs, dare we ask what’s next?

Head-Scratcher of the Week II
The dismal ratings of TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES. Does creator Josh Friedman really have to add a talking car to get you to watch?

Head-Scratcher of the Week III
FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS. But only because we have yet to see the season premiere and am wondering if it marked a return to form for our favorite fictional football team.

NETWORK SCHEDULING
Here’s an idea for TV networks concerned with shrinking viewership. How about not putting all of your must see shows on two frakkin’ nights. Just how jam—packed are Monday and Thursday’s? ONE TREE HILL and SUPERNATURAL are officially being saved on this TV Addict’s PVR for the dark days known as summer rerun hell.

GREY’S ANATOMY & UGLY BETTY
If there’s a silver lining to be taken away from the recent WGA Strike, it’s that creator Shonda Rhimes revealed in last week’s Entertainment Weekly cover story that her medical marvel’s creative resurgence is a direct result of spending her strike—mandated free time re-watching the show’s first three seasons. Cough*hint*cough*hint UGLY BETTY writers… cough*hint…

SCRUBS
While this TV Addict is all for television shows mixing things up, SCRUBS not-the-least-bit entertaining homage to THE PRINCESS BRIDE forgot one thing aside from a special affects budget over fifty dollars — the laughs. Memo to Bill Lawrence and Zach Braff — check out NEWSRADIO’s ‘Titanic’ and ‘Space’ episodes to really see comedy done right.