Thursday, September 4, 2008

The Upcoming Television Season


September doesn't only mean the beginning of the College Football season, but it is the official start to the new television season. While our jobs at Iowa Football keep us busy at this time of the year, our opportunities to sit in front of the television are few. However, here are a few shows that I will be looking forward to either live or recorded.


CHUCK--Due to the writer's strike of 2007 which abbreviated that season, this rookie in the line-up suffered by not fielding an entire season. The storyline is good as a "nerd" who works at a local electronic store becomes involved as a federal spy and works alongside a beautiful young woman who he becomes attracted to. A great storyline which promises to get better.

90210--Need I say more? This is a spin-off of the very popular teen soap of the 1990s, Beverly Hills 90210. A new group of kids are at West Beverly High School and they are joined alongside some popular characters of the original series. One episode has aired with great reviews, but I plan on watching it this weekend when I get a chance. My wife and I are very excited about the debut of this series.

Entourage--If you don't have HBO, you are missing a great show. I didn't start watching this show until the third season, but anxiously await every episode. HBO is known for its original programming and this is as good as HBO has created. If you haven't watched an episode, it isn't too late to start.

True Blood--Another HBO original show which debuts this Sunday prior to Entourage. This show follows a group of vampires who live in rural Louisiana. Another show which I doubt will disappoint.

Family Guy--It has been too long since Seth Green has created a new episode on Peter, Lois and their family of Quahog. Definitely not the most politically correct show, Stewie and Brian will leave you laughing for an entire thirty minutes.

The Amazing Race--11 teams picked to race around the world with the team who comes in first winning One Million Dollars. Teams are in charge of finding transportation to move from one locale to another while finishing tasks related to their local area. This show gives contestants to see the world and interract with the different cultures. This is one game show I would love to be on.


This is only a sampling of the shows I will be watching. However these shows will be recorded and not missed throughout the fall. Once January comes we can add "Lost" to our discussion.

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