GOOD WEEK/BAD WEEK: Week 17

GOOD WEEK: CBS THURSDAY
It may only last a week with American Idol coming on Thursday but CBS Thursday is clicking in a big way and that was seen this week where The Big Bang Theory eclipsed both Two and a Half Men and Modern Family to be the top sitcom on TV. Then a big surprise came where Rob debuted to great numbers. It was way above where the failed How to Be a Gentleman debuted as well as solid utility player Rules of Engagement. This came despite a mild response from critics. Person of Interest followed with an impressive series high and The Mentalist did well too, though it was not as strong as the other shows. It will be interesting to see how Idol affects this lineup but it was a great night for CBS this week.

BAD WEEK: "THE FIRM"
NBC's new adaptation of the John Grisham book and hit film tanked in its two hour Sunday premiere with just a mere 6.3 million viewers and 1.4 demo. Then in its regular time period, Thursday at 10pm, it tumbled to 4.2 million viewers and a 1.0 demo. It was a cheap pickup so it may not get yanked but it's another bust for NBC as it shows even less promise than the cancelled Prime Suspect in the same slot. It's crazy to see a show pull barely 4 million viewers and a 1.0 demo in a slot that ER used to dominate in.

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EPISODE GUIDES: Rhoda Season Five

On Thursdays, I go through classic series with a critical look at each season. Today I am looking at Season Five (the final season) of Rhoda ! RHODA: SEASON FIVE 1978 13 episodes Rhoda' s final season was a truncated one as the show was cancelled in December 1978 after only 13 episodes had been produced (and only nine had aired). This feels like a continuation from season four in many ways except with the ill-advised split between Ida and Martin (more on that below). While Rhoda has an occasional good moment and even a couple decent episodes, it is a show that seems so wildly different from season one and not in a good way. Rhoda could never figure out what it fully wanted to be and only made it four and a half seasons as a result. Starring Valerie Harper as Rhoda Morgenstern (13 episodes) Julie Kavner as Brenda Morgenstern (13 episodes) Ray Buktenica as Benny Goodwin (11 episodes) Kenneth McMillan as Jack Doyle (9 episodes) Nancy Wa...

SCHEDULES OF THE PAST: 1995-1996 Thursdays

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DECADE IN REVIEW: The Best Comedies of the 2010s

During the month of December, I will be looking back at the decade that was the 2010s on TV. I will be sharing my favorite sitcoms, dramas, the best episodes, the best performances and the worst shows of the decade. To be eligible for this list, a show had to air the majority of its episodes in the 2010s. However, for the rankings and determination, all episodes were taken into account, including ones that may have aired before 2010. I will also preface that there are comedies that have aired this decade that I haven't watched yet so this is the best of what I have watched. To be fair, that preface is more true for dramas. There's not a ton of unwatched comedies sitting in my Netflix or Amazon watchlist. So here are my Top 10 comedies of the 2010s! Close Calls: Master of None (Netflix) - An inconsistent but occasionally fascinating commentary on many life issues done so with innovative storytelling. The Good Place (NBC) - A show that aims high with a fascinating premis...

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