Get Your GREEK on Tonight - Cram Session Time

Although Kappa Tau’s “End of the World” party didn’t quite reach armageddon status, it certainly was the end of the world for a few of our Campus-Rhodes friends. Well, at least the end of the world as they knew it. Actions have consequences, and the morning after the party to end all parties, it’s time to own up.

And that’s just where the latest chapter of GREEK picks up. In tonight’s season premiere (9pm on ABC Family), we’ll get to see what the world looks like after the booze has warn off and the kids come out of their party induced stupor.

You know I’m not going to be spilling any spoilers. Where’s the fun in that?  But a few teasers never hurt anyone, right?

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TRUE BLOOD: Frenzy

This week, we had everything: a little sex, a little blood, a little blackmail and, most importantly, a little bit of information on how Maryann might be taken down. Before we get started, a quick reminder that the season finale won’t be for a couple of weeks. Take the week off, rest up, and make sure you feed before the big Yahtzee game…I mean the big season finale.

To the Queen’s credit, Yahtzee can be very exhausting.

First off, we started things by seeing the Queen (Evan Rachel Wood) in her always sunny, Gatsby-like estate. I couldn’t help but thinking of Fitzgerald’s classic and of the Queen as the title character. Gatsby built this grand illusion for himself and couldn’t survive without it, nor can the Queen, with her constantly tropical landscape keeping the drama and danger of the real world, especially Bon Temps, at bay. Wood did an excellent job as, what I thought at first was stilted acting, was actually living in ignorant bliss, truly not knowing or caring about the Maryann situation. It wasn’t until Bill was going to leave and Eric was there to entertain her that she gave him any information at all.

As I said, I was at first a little worried about Evan Rachel Wood as the Queen. She’s beautiful and has the classic looks to carry the role, but her delivery was off at the beginning, in my opinion. It wasn’t until later I learned that this was, at least seemingly, intentional. Now, I’m really looking forward to seeing more of her.

But, we couldn’t spend all episode lounging by the pool and feeding. There was stuff going on back in Bon Temps. One thing I’m finding is that this season’s theme is finally forming in my mind. Last season, aside from setting up the ever-changing parameters under which everyone must operate, “True Blood” told a tale of outsiders trying to make it in the world and coming up against all sorts of hurdles. This season, with Jason’s journey in and out of the Fellowship and Maryann’s manipulation of people, we are seeing a look at how belief in anything greater than ourselves can help or harm us. Maybe it’s the film major and philosophy geek in me, but that’s is what is redeeming to me about the whole Maryann storyline.

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Weeds | 10pm on Showtime

Season Finale: In the fifth-season finale, Nancy scrambles to ensure her own safety after she gets word of Esteban’s fate; Andy decides it’s time to make some adjustments to his unfocused life; Dean, Doug and Celia come to an agreeable understanding

Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Monday, August 31, 2009

One week from today is the official kickoff to the Fall season.  Can you stand it? I’m overwhelmed with what needs to happen between then and now.

But really the only thing I can focus on today is tonight’s premiere of GREEK at 9pm on ABC Family. I’m happy to report that I’ve heard from many GMMR readers over the past few weeks that they’ve given the show a shot and that they love it! Welcome to GREEK Row my friends…glad to have you. Make sure you come back tomorrow to talk about our fave kids from CRU.

Lots to choose from. What will YOU be watching?

The Secret Life of the American Teenager | 8pm on ABC Family
“Cramped”
Amy is jealous when Ashley gets her own room in the garage; Ricky pursues Adrian despite her disinterest.

Greek | 9pm on ABC Family | New!
“The Day After”
Rusty risks being dropped from the honors program if he cannot raise his grade in organic chemistry; Casey adjusts to single life; Dale faces a moral dilemma.

Jon & Kate Plus 8 | 9pm on TLC
“Dude Ranch and Dress Up”
Kate and the boys experience the cowboy lifestyle during a trip to a dude ranch, while Jon and the girls have a scavenger hunt at home.

The Soup Presents | 10pm on E!
“Duck! TV’s Most Dysfunctional Couples”
The always hilarious Joel McHale and his team from ‘The Soup’ present awkward moments from TV couples. Tonight the show focuses on celeb “couples” including Jon and Kate Gosselin & Regis Philbin and Kelly Ripa.

Weeds | 10pm on Showtime
“All About My Mom”
In the fifth-season finale, Nancy scrambles to ensure her own safety after she gets word of Esteban’s fate; Andy decides it’s time to make some adjustments to his unfocused life; Dean, Doug and Celia come to an agreeable understanding

Also playing…
CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock | 8pm on CBS
Trace Adkins, Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney, Julianne Hough, Kid Rock, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride, Reba McEntire, Brad Paisley, Darius Rucker, Sugarland and Taylor Swift are scheduled to perform.

On the late night couch…

• The Late Show with David Letterman: Dock Diving Dogs, Howie Mandel, Rumer Willis, Dirty Projectors
• The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien:Norm Macdonald, Thomas Haden Church, Pitbull
• The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson: Emily Deschanel, Terry Crews
• Late Night with Jimmy Fallon: Rachel Maddow, Tommy Davidson, Jet
• Jimmy Kimmel Live: Gordon Ramsay, Rob Zombie, Friendly Fires (R 8/25/09)
• Chelsea Lately: Rex Lee, Josh Wolf, Gina Yashere, Chris Franjola
• Last Call with Carson Daly: Bill Bellamy, Resi Stiegler, the Virgins (R 5/27/09)
• The Daily Show with Jon Stewart: Pre-empted
• The Colbert Report: Pre-empted

Talk to me people…what will YOU be watching tonight? For the latest TV from GMMR, follow me on Twitter.

Jon & Kate Plus 8 | 9pm on TLC

Kate and the boys experience the cowboy lifestyle during a trip to a dude ranch, while Jon and the girls have a scavenger hunt at home.

The TV Talk Podcast: MAD MEN, TRUE BLOOD, TOP CHEF, NURSE JACKIE and more…

Another carcast, another rainstorm and another podcast over an hour! This week Kath and Dan kick off the podcast talking about TOP CHEF LAS VEGAS. From foodies to fangbangers, its off to Bon Temps and a little TRUE BLOOD.

BIG BROTHER 11 kicked another psychotic houseguest out while we dodged planes landing on the highway.

We talked the NURSE JACKIE finale and MAD MEN’s latest episode before catching up on old shows. From GOSSIP GIRL to DOLLHOUSE to SUPERNATURAL we talk the good, bad and tragic about the shows we’re catching up on this summer.

It’s our last podcast before our Fall TV Previews so do not miss out on all the summer fun.

*Recorded 8/28/09

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Listen to The TV Talk Podcast: 8/28/09

BIG BROTHER Spoilers from Inside the House

I’ve got some updates for you from inside the BIG BROTHER house.  If you want to know who won HOH, who was nominated and who won POV, then keep reading.

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