Laura's TV Round Up, Week 7

1. House, Glee – Fucking Yankees. That is all.

2. HIMYM – I continue to be disappointed by the writers cutting back Ted’s storylines to give room for the Barney/Robin relationship that still doesn’t mesh. Honestly, I was hopeful that their fighting might led to a break-up because I still don’t feel these two as a couple and the writers are doing nothing else to convince me. The bagpipe joke became grating as the episode went on, and I hated that there was no real resolution in Barney and Robin’s fighting. Marshall was the highlight of this episode, and I could have used more one-liners from his fight with Lily (“my mother is neutral about you”). I enjoyed the use of slap-bet (which is new favorite game of drunkAlexis, by the way), but overall this episode was lacking something.

3. V – I figured I’d try something new, but I got bored and turned it off. It’s just as well, because I really don’t have the time for another show. Now I just wish they’d move one of my Monday or Wednesday shows to Tuesday so I didn’t have to watch them online later.

4. Modern Family – Continue to love, but I don’t know if anyone reading this actually watches it, so I’ll refrain from further commentary.

5. Grey’s Anatomy – For the most part, I liked this episode. Arizona has really developed as a character since she was introduced last season, and this episode further solidified it. Callie was a little dumb for throwing a surprise party on the day of her girlfriend’s most important surgery to date, but aside from that, the two of them are an enjoyable and for the most part, believable couple. Callie has always been one of my favorites, so it’s nice to see her happy, and with someone who (apparently) loves her. Owen and Cristina bug somewhat. Izzie, as always, annoys, and I’m not happy to see her back in the previews. And the scene with the three couples congregating for breakfast in the morning seemed a little over the top for me. A little too Friends-like for me. I think I would have believed it more if it was limited to Callie-Arizona and Mark-Lexie. Definitely an improvement.

6. Project Runway – In television, one day you’re in and the next day you’re out. I have to leave my apartment by seven most Friday mornings and this show simply does not outweigh the benefits of an extra hour of sleep. Auf wiedersehen, Project Runway. I’ll try again next season.