CHUCK’s Season 3 Premiere Ratings!

Want to know how our favorite Nerd Herder did in the ratings on his first night back of the new season?

This just in from The Live Feed:

The first episode of “Chuck” drew 7.7 million viewers and a healthy 3.0 preliminary rating among adults 18-49, with the second drawing 7.2 million and a 2.9 rating.

If you excluded the special 3D episode, you have to go all the way back to 2007 to find a “Chuck” episode rated this high. “Chuck” also improved 58% (!!) on its “Dateline” lead-in.

But that was last night, and tonight’s tonight. So tune in!

Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Monday, January 11, 2010

I hope you got your rest last night because tonight’s TV line up can really only be tackled by a true pro. I’m ready. I don’t know if my DVRs are, but I am. But if you make it through tonight, don’t get too cocky. Not all of the full Monday night line-up is back tonight. There are still more shows coming.  Quick…I need a drink.

One quick note before we get into tonight’s TV highlights. Don’t forget, we get another brand new episode of Chuck tonight. And we’ll be watching TOGETHER! Join us for our live Chuck chat right here at GiveMeMyRemote.com at 8/7c EST. Watch tonight’s episode with other Chuck fans. Click here to set a reminder.

Ok, enough of that…on to TV!

What are YOU watching this Monday evening? Leave a comment here or tell me about it on Twitter (@gmmrTV)

How I Met Your Mother | 8pm on CBS
“Girls vs. Suits”
Barney debates giving up wearing suits to land an attractive bartender; Ted gets closer to meeting the future mother of his children. [GMMR: Check back later today for more on tonight's legen..nah, I'll go with fantastic 100th episode. Complete with a NPH musical number.]

Chuck | 8pm on NBC
“Chuck vs. the Angel of Death”
Chuck must protect a visiting dictator from an assassination threat, but when the dictator is injured it’s Awesome that saves his life. Devon finds himself more involved in Chuck’s spy world that he ever thought he would be.

House | 8pm on FOX
“The Down Low”
A drug dealer mysteriously collapses during a sale; House and Wilson compete for a new neighbor’s affection; Chase, Thirteen and Taub play a practical joke [GMMR: No, you're eyes do not deceive you. Tonight is a new episode. It wasn't supposed to come back until later in the month, but Fox brought it back early to compete with Chuck. Why House? Were you and your huge ratings really that threatened? Boo.]

The Bachelor | 8pm on ABC
“15 Women Left”
The 15 remaining women move into the mansion; six women compete in a fashion shoot; Jake and one woman fly to Palm Springs in a private plane and enjoy a private Chicago concert. [GMMR: I caught the encore presentation of the premiere episode this past weekend and I was horrified by these women. I'm glad the show is on on a night where I couldn't possibly watch it. Else, I might be sucked into the sh%t show.]

The Secret Life of the American Teenager | 8pm on ABC Family
“‘Til It’s Gone”
Anne encounters an old flame, and Amy takes a liking to his son. Meanwhile, Ben is tempted to resume his relationship with Maria; and Ricky tells Amy he’s going to pursue legal visitation rights to John.

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CHUCK Season Premiere: “Chuck vs. the Pink Slip” & “Chuck vs. the Three Words”

Chuck: “You guys going on a mission? Do you need back-up? I can still flash.
Casey: “Not what I heard.”

You’ve heard it a million times. It’s the old battle of the head vs. the heart. Do the right and logical thing or follow your gut emotions and do what every fiber of your being tells you to do. Such is the crux of Chuck Bartowski’s life.

Following his head means a life as a world class spy. Perhaps one of the best. The government secrets and unique skills embedded deep within Chuck’s brain means he’s perhaps the government’s single most important asset. He’d be virtually unstoppable. But he wouldn’t be Chuck Bartowski. Of course things aren’t any easier if he were to just follow his heart. In doing so he’d be giving up the piece of himself that is a man of honor and character. A man who knows that the information he has – no matter how he came to have it – could save lives. It seems like a no win situation. But somehow Chuck Bartowski has figured out a path that allows him to do both. And it’s why one of television’s greatest heroes is also just the guy that works at the Buy More.

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Battlestar Galactica: The Plan | 9pm on Syfy

In this NEW original movie, we return to the world of BSG. The fleet struggles to survive when Cylons embark on a mission to destroy humanity. Starring: Edward James Olmos, Dean Stockwell, Michael Trucco, Grace Park, Michael Hogan

Big Love | 9pm on HBO

Season Premiere: The Henricksons make last-minute preparations for the opening of the Blackfoot Magic Casino; Adaleen shares a secret with Nicki; Lois offers Frank a piece of her bird-purveying business; Bill strikes a deal with J.J

Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Sunday, January 10, 2010

Sunday! Sunday! Sunday! …and Monday too! Yes, today’s the day. It’s time to grab a little Subway for dinner and settle in for the 2hour season premiere of Chuck! And just to think, there was a chance that this day would never come. Viva Buymoria!

Tonight Chuck fans will be served the first two episodes of the third season and tomorrow night we’ll see the 3rd episode.  We’ll hopefully all be watching it together. GMMR will be hosting a live Chuck chat starting right around 8pm EST tomorrow. I hope you’ll watch the show along with us. Click here to set a reminder for yourself: Chuck Monday Night Premiere – LIVE Chuck Chat

Believe it or not, there are other shows on besides Chuck. On HBO is the season premiere of their critically acclaimed show, Big Love. For all us Battlestar Galactica fans, we get “The Plan” – a new original movie with a perspective from the Cylons POV. If you’re into The Simpsons, then you might want to check out their 20th anniversary special tonight. I rarely watch the show, but I still enjoyed Morgan Sperlock’s documentary style approach to the phenomenon behind the TV show. Between those and the rest of the Sunday night line0up, there’s plenty for your DVR to record (while you’re watching Chuck.)

Serenity | 6:30pm on Syfy
Crew members aboard a transport vessel get caught in a deadly conflict in the wake of a galactic war. Based on the TV series “Firefly.” Nathan Fillion, Gina Torres, Alan Tudyk, Morena Baccarin, Adam Baldwin [GMMR: Whoa, thanks Syfy. They must have heard that 'Watch Along with GMMR...Firefly' starts tomorrow. How kind of them. If you're going to be watching a long with us, you might as well DVR the movie because we'll be watching 'Serenity' at the conclusion of our Firefly project.]

Chuck | 9pm on NBC | 2-hour Season Premiere
“Chuck vs. the Pink Slip”; “Chuck vs. The Three Words”
Season 3 opens with Chuck possessing new Intersect abilities. He trains to be an ace spy—but he flunks spy school and his relationship with Sarah shatters. Later, Chuck takes on a mission when Sarah’s gal pal and her fiancé (Vinnie Jones) arrive. Meanwhile, a fib puts Morgan in a corner.

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition | 8pm on ABC
“Cowan Family”
Singer David Cook and rapper Xzibit help the team rebuild a house for two factory workers with a 12-year-old girl battling a congenital blood disease.[GMMR: David Cook. Yes, please.]

The Simpsons | 8:30pm on Fox
The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special: In 3D! On Ice!
Filmmaker Morgan Spurlock travels the country interviewing fans of the animated series; Spurlock visits the home of the show’s biggest fan and the organization at the center of the biggest “Simpsons” controversies.

Big Love | 9pm on HBO | Season Premiere
“Free at Last”
The Henricksons make last-minute preparations for the opening of the Blackfoot Magic Casino; Adaleen shares a secret with Nicki; Lois offers Frank a piece of her bird-purveying business; Bill strikes a deal with J.J

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Sanctuary | 10pm on Syfy

While investigating a murder in India, Will falls ill and disappears; Magnus starts to put details together surrounding the Cult of Kali.

CHUCK Returns to Kick a Little Ass on Sunday Night (and Monday Too!)

“For the past two years we’ve protected Chuck from the world.
Now we have to protect the world from Chuck.” – General Beckman

I think Bonnie Tyler got it right in her classic 80′s tune when she said “I’m holdin’ out for a hero ’til the end of the night.” Lucky for us, we don’t have to hold out too long because our hero, Chuck Bartowski, is back on Sunday night. And he’s back in a BIG way. And I’m not just talking about the two-hour season premiere on Sunday (9/8c) and new episode on Monday (at it’s regular time of 8/7c). I mean, seriously, the guy knows Kung Fu.

There once was a time when Chuck Bartowski wasn’t a hero. At least not outside of the Nerd Herders who worshiped him at the Buy More. But then his old college roommate sent him an email loaded with government information which was downloaded into his brain. He got some handlers courtesy of the CIA and NSA, and soon enough Chuck Bartowski was, often reluctantly but quite consistently, saving the world.

In last season’s “game changing” final episode, Chuck Bartowski cemented his hero status once again when, for the good of his country, he reenlisted himself into the harrowing world of spydom. A world he was so anxious to leave behind. With the Intersect finally out of his head, Chuck could imagine a life for himself free from bullets, bad guys, and even the Buy More. But despite how much he resisted the role, Chuck Bartowski had become a real spy. Rather than risk the government losing important information that could save the lives of many, Chuck opted to download the new Intersect into his brain before destroying it, and in such keeping it away from the evil doers looking to exploit the Intersect for their own means.

What Chuck didn’t know was that this new Intersect contained much more than just classified government secrets. No, the Intersect 2.0 had been pimped out, big time. In addition to its intelligence data (spy secrets) the new Intersect 2.0 now allowed Chuck to “flash” on and immediately learn new skills embedded within the Intersect. And let me tell ya, the Kung Fu-lery that Chuck showed off in the finale is just a preview of what’s in that big brain of his. With his new abilities, Chuck Bartowski is ready to be the super-spy we always knew he was. Maybe. Kind of. Well, at least sometimes.

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Help Ellen Achieve World Domination!

Ellen makes me happy. Every day I come home from work, start dinner and then turn on the DVR to watch that morning’s Ellen. Hardly a day goes by where I don’t watch. In some alternate universe she and I would be friends. We love dancing, drinking, and all things SYTYCD. I think that’s enough for a life long friendship. But alas, I am resigned to watching her on TV. And helping her our with her New Year’s resolutions.

Ellen announced her New Year’s resolution for 2010 — world domination! If you’re on Facebook, you can help her! Download this picture of Ellen, print it out, and take a picture of yourself with it — in the city or town where you are. Then, go to Ellen’s Facebook page and upload the photo. Together we can achieve Ellen’s goal! (Click here to download PDF | Click here to download image.)

Perhaps I should implore a similar tactic to help me with my 2010 resolution – finally meeting Neil Patrick Harris. On second thought, I don’t think NPH wants to see my picture plastered anywhere. Next idea?

Watch Along with GMMR…FIREFLY

UPDATE: Don’t forget we are starting ‘Watch Along with GMMR…Firefly’ starting on Monday. We’ll be talking about episode #1 on Tuesday. Do you have your copy yet?

The votes are in and the first ‘Watch Along with GMMR‘ show of 2010 has been chosen. In a tough battle between Freaks & Geeks and Firefly, the Browncoats were victorious. So starting next week I’ll be watching one new episode of Firefly each night and sharing my thoughts on it the next day.

Since the column is called ‘Watch Along with GMMR’, the whole idea is that YOU too will be watching Firefly with me and joining in on the discussion. I mean, it’s not really fun to watch by myself no matter how much Nathan Fillion is on my screen. Drop me a line if you’re going to watching Firefly with me starting Monday, January 11th. Come on, it’s one season – 13 episodes. You can do it!

Do you have Firefly: The Complete Series on DVD yet? If not, make sure you head out and get it before next Monday. If you’re thinking about ordering it online, the cheapest I’ve found it was at Barnes & Noble (~$26.00). And while you’re at it, you might want to consider buying Serenity, the theatrical movie based on the show.

I’m super excited…are YOU? I was first introduced to the Whedonverse through Project Buffy in 2008. Before Project Buffy I was most familiar with Joss Whedon’s work as the car rental agent on Veronica Mars and as the director of an episode of The Office. But now I get it. The man has a way of telling a good tale, and I just know that I’m going to love Firefly.

Oh and don’t worry Freaks & Geeks fans, you too have been heard. F&G will be the next ‘Watch Along with GMMR’ show! I pinky swear.

Ok so who is with me…

Obama Won’t Bump LOST

Whew…that was a close one.

The internet went all a buzz (as it does as least once a week) upon hearing rumors that President Obama might schedule the State of the Union address on February 2nd.  The same February 2nd that is the date for the 3-hour season premiere of Lost. GASP!

But don’t fret my little Losties, White House Press Secretary C.J. Cregg (whoops, I forgot we were talking about real life) Robert Gibbs assured us that we’ll be just fine saying, “I don’t foresee a scenario in which the millions of people that hope to finally get some some conclusion in Lost are preempted by the President.”

Since it’s on the table, I’d like to sit down with Mr. Gibbs and give his a number of shows that should also be added to the no-preempt list. I wonder if he’s on Twitter

CW Announces Midseason Schedule

The CW Network announced today additional midseason plans, including the premiere of Life Unexpected and the return of original episodes across the schedule.

Take a look.  Start making space for n your TV week. It’s that good. To hear more about our take on the new show, check out the latest TV Talk Podcast with GMMR & Ducky.

Monday, January 18

• 8:00-9:00 pm One Tree Hill (Original Episodes Return)
• 9:00-10:00 pm Life Unexpected (Series Premiere)

Thursday, January 21

• 8:00-9:00 p.m. The Vampire Diaries (Original Episodes Return)
• 9:00-10:00 p.m. Supernatural (Original Episodes Return)

Friday, January 22

• 8:00-9:00 p.m. Smallville (Original Episodes Return)

Wednesday, March 3

• 8:00-10:00 p.m. America’s Next Top Model (Two-Hour Premiere)

Monday, March 8

• 8:00-9:00 pm Life Unexpected (New Time Period)
• 9:00-10:00 pm Gossip Girl (Original Episodes Return)

Tuesday, March 9

• 8:00-9:00 p.m. 90210 (Original Episodes Return)
• 9:00-10:00 p.m. Melrose Place (Original Episodes Return)

Monday, April 19

• 8:00-9:00 pm One Tree Hill (Original Episodes Through Season Finale)
• 9:00-10:00 pm Gossip Girl (Original Episodes Through Season Finale)

Ugh, bummed that we have to wait until March for the return of Gossip Girl. Not so bummed that Supernatural and The Vampire Diaries returns so soon! (Not soon enough though!)

@GMMRTV’s #Follow Friday

For those of you not in the Twitterverse, #Follow Friday is a weekly event during which Twitter users suggest other people to follow via Twitter. It’s a great way to share people you enjoy following and an equally fantastic way to be introduced to new, fun people to check out.

So I thought that maybe we can bring #Follow Friday into GiveMeMyRemote.com as a way to say thank you to all of you who take the time to share the @GMMRTV love on Twitter.

Each week we will be featuring some of our favorite TV lovin’ peeps who are on Twitter and we’ll also be showing the love to some of YOU who take time to retweet (RT) articles from our site during the week.

Here we go…where to begin.  Perhaps a few of my favorite TV celebs. This list doesn’t even begin to scratch the surface, so be sure to check back next week for more.

• @JoshSchwartz76 – (Josh Schwartz): The creator of The OC, Gossip Girl and Chuck just joined Twitter this week. He’s already a rock star with a ton of followers. Go figure.
• @kevwilliamson – (Kevin Williamson): The man responsible for my TV obsession. Next to NPH, he’s probably the Twitter celebrity I’d most like to meet (and talk about The Creek with…dream!)
• @jeffschroeder23 – (Jeff Schroeder): Perhaps my favorite Big Brother houseguest of all time, Jeff! Jordan doesn’t have an account but the twosome spend so much time together that she often pops up in his tweets
• @ActuallyNPH – (Neil Patrick Harris): Achieving my 2010 resolution of finally meeting NPH might be easier know that I can stalk follow him on Twitter.
• @catdeeley – (Cat Deeley): TV’s best reality host. Find out what the leading lady of SYTYCD is up to.
• @DamonLindelof – (Damon Lindelof):  Can you afford not to follow the creator of Lost? What if he spills some juicy secrets?
• @billprady – (Bill Prady): The co-creator of The Big Bang Theory has some great tweets, but even better pics – usually from the BBT writers room.
• @vanderjames – (James van der Beek): The Beek. Need I say more? He’s The Beek.
• @IMKristenBell – (Kristen Bell): My #!1girl crush, Veronica Mars and the true Gossip Girl – Kristen Bell.
• @KenTremendous – (Mike Schur): The creator of Parks & Recs, but more importantly – Mose Schrute.
• @KChenoweth (Kristin Chenoweth): – You don’t get much more talent packed into one little person than Cheno.

Now…a few of YOU! Thanks for the RTing love. I know I didn’t get everyone, but check back next week to see if you made next week’s #Follow Friday.

• @TiffanyDEmidio
• @susie130
• @SnarkyWench
• @OldDarth
• @TTLindsay
• @berry_hearts
• @phouse1964
• @May_Maah
• @tvinaflash
  

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The TV Talk Podcast Winter Preview: Chuck, Life Unexpected, 24, Caprica & Much More

Fall Schmall… The Winter 2010 TV schedule is cuckoo-bananas! Ducky and GMMR sat down, screeners in hand, mapped out all the premiere dates and dished the dirt on all the new and returning shows.

What did we think of the first 5 episodes of CHUCK Season 3?

What about the new season of 24 featuring Starbuck (Katee Sackhoff)?

And how about new shows like LIFE UNEXPECTED, THE DEEP END, CAPRICA, HAPPY TOWN and HUMAN TARGET?

Want to know when DAMAGES, LOST, SOUTHLAND, GLEE and NURSE JACKIE return? Want to know how long you have to wait for Lauren Graham to shine in PARENTHOOD? How many more weeks until the return of TV Talk’s recurring listener fave “2 Idiots Talk LOST”?

Find all this out and more as we pour over everything Winter 2010 has to offer us TV fanatics!

*Recorded: 1/3/10

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Listen: The TV Talk Podcast: Winter TV Preview

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Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Friday, January 8, 2010

TGI – oh my goodness I couldn’t be happier it’s -Friday! Talk about a long week. Bring on the weekend. For me this weekend is all about writing. There’s a lot of winter shows I need to tell you about. But if you don’t want to wait that long, check out our brand NEW! TV Talk Podcast. In the latest episode we’re talking about new and returning winter shows including Chuck, Life Unexpected, Caprica, The Deep End, Happy Town, Human Target and much more. So listen now to The TV Talk Podcast Winter Preview.

And there will be plenty of show for you to talk about tomorrow as a number of Friday night shows are back tonight. CBS and ABC are back with new episodes of their Friday night shows including Medium and Numb3rs. Dollhouse and Sanctuary fans will be happy that a new episode of their show is back tonight.

Here are a few highlights from tonight’s schedule. Share what you’ll be watching with others in the comments below.

Dollhouse | 8pm on Fox
“Getting Closer”
Topher works to re-create Echo’s original personality and memories after Adelle realizes they’re needed to avert a dire future. In other events, Echo and Bennett’s shared past is revealed and the leader of the Rossum Corpration is identified.

Ghost Whisperer | 8pm on CBS
“Dead Air”
The Grandview radio station is haunted by a ghost seeking revenge over a broadcast in which secrets regarding his death were revealed.

Medium | 9pm on CBS
“An Everlasting Love”
The ghost of a suspected murderer contacts Allison in hopes of clearing his name; Joe’s boss asks him to look at his new novel.

Numb3rs | 10pm on CBS
“Scratch”
Don and his team investigate after scratch-off lottery tickets are stolen and one of the thieves is killed during the heist. The probe reveals that the slain robber is a former lottery winner.

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