Below is details on what I'll be watching. Maybe I should consider a way to do 60 second recaps since I do have a full time paying job and all!
So let's get started. I'm splitting into Reality and Scripted categories in order of premiere dates. I'm also adding my list of what I'm kicking to the curb. I'm usually one to stick it out with a show no matter how bad until the slow bitter end hoping for redemption (Heroes, anyone?), but as I've matured I've learned its just best to let it go if it hurts too much. And doing so makes room in my heart to add a new show or two (or maybe catch up a little late to the party with Revenge or Scandal, two shows my husband is never going to watch with me!)
Reality Shows:
- Teen Mom 3 (August 26th) - Baby Mama Drama! Now placing bets on who ends up in jail first from this crew. It would be refreshing if the answer ended up as none of them.
- X Factor (September 11th) - I want to stop watching, I really do, because Simon is just such a sleaze. But I'm giving it one more try before I pull the plug. I like Demi too much to say goodbye yet.
- Survivor - Blood vs. Water (Sept 18th) - I'm really excited for this concept. I love that Survivor continually shakes it up, but it doesn't ever feel stale the way *ahem* American Idol has become.
- The Biggest Loser (October 8th) - I'm always so inspired by this show. Last season those kids just made my heart want to burst! Oh and double dose of reality goodness. 2nd Season American Idol winner Ruben Studdard (the Velvet Teddy Bear) will be battling the bulge this season.
- Bachelor (January 6th) - Juan Pablo, Mi Amor! Rawr.
- Real World: San Francisco (sometime in 2014 but I needed to bring it up) - they're heading back to San Francisco, where ultimately the best season of all time took place (Pedro, Puck, Judd - DUH). I cannot believe I have watched 28 seasons (now 29) for 19 years and throw in every Road Rules and Challenge series and I should be ashamed but I'm not.
- Iron Chef America - I'm really bad about knowing when new episodes air until they appear in my DVR. Apparently that's also the case for Food Network b/c I can't find any details on their website as to when new episodes will air consecutively. So I guess they'll just surprise me like the secret ingredient. Allez Cuisine!
- Sleepy Hollow (September 16th) - I am SO excited for this show, I hope it doesn't suck. I've been obsessed with all things Ichabod Crane since I was little. There was a Disney version of the story that I can still sing the songs to this day, and of course there was the phenomenal Johnny Depp version that I may have watched at least 10-15 times bare minimum. So it will be interesting to see this new take with the twist of current times.
- New Girl (September 17th) - Where do I begin with my love for this show. I think I should be worried the show will be ruined if Nick & Jess end up together - but the way they've handled it so far shows promise. Plus, I need more Schmidt - I'm not sure when he became my favorite character, but he's hysterical.
- The Mindy Project (September 17th) - seriously Mindy Kaling can do no wrong in my eyes. I want her (the real life her) to be my best friend. Mindy Lahiri would be a pretty fun friend, too, if not just for the crazy stories that she would have.
- How I Met Your Mother (September 23rd) - OMG y'all, we finally get to meet the mother! Wow, I'll miss them when they're gone. This group of weirdos has been my spirit animal for the past 8 years.
- 2 Broke Girls (September 23rd) - Sadly, I need to do a binge-watch of the last half of the prior season, as this stupid-silly show lost out on Monday's prior to my DVR upgrade to get 5 shows at once! The horror of not knowing what crazy shenanigans those girls are up to this week - and what the hell is the latest cupcake total? It has kept me awake at night.
- Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (September 24th) - I'm a huge fan of comic book movies, good and so-bad-they're-good. I'm excited to see this extension and how it ties into the whole Avengers mega-story that is being built on a million platforms.
- The Goldbergs (September 24th) - I am a sucker for 80's nostalgia, so I'm going to give this new show a shot, I'm sure it will have a few good cheap laughs. Time will tell if it the kitschy concept works or I can only stand 2 episodes before giving up, as happened with 1600 Penn. Sorry Jenna Elfman, I tried.
- Glee (September 26th) - make sure you have yourself a GIANT box of tissues at the ready. I'm tearing up just thinking about how they will address the tragic loss of Cory Monteith and say goodbye to the dream of Finchel forever.
- Big Bang Theory (September 26th) - Bazinga! I can't believe this show has been on for 7 seasons and just doesn't get old for me. Please please please let Raj and Lucy find true awkward nerd love!
- Grey's Anatomy (September 26th) - I just can't quit you, Grey's. My heart belongs to you forever and I will sob while watching every episode until the bitter end. I'm still not over Denny, let alone Lexi and Mark.
- Once Upon a Time (September 29th) - Breaking news! Joanna Garcia (Swisher) as Ariel!! Amazing choice (besides she is married to my new favorite Bro-hio Cleveland Indian, Nick Swisher, so there's that) not to mention we'll be seeing more of Peter Pan and the Lost Boys. Not gonna lie, Peter seemed WAY creepy when we left off last season.
- Vampire Diaries (October 3rd) - Last season ended pretty wild and everyone is off to college (because that is never the kiss of death for teen shows, right Saved By the Bell?)
- Supernatural (October 8th) - I won't know what to do with myself if the Winchesters cease to provide me with endless monsters and snarky one-liners. One of many many favorite all-time is the use of the term ass-hat when talking to an angel. Perfection.
- American Horror Story: Coven (Wed, October 9th) - Deep breaths and prepare for some freaky sh*t to go down as usual. This season is based on witches in Salem, Mass and New Orleans and will bounce around in time (as they like to do). I am usually so weirded out and creeped out by this show - and that is why I love it.
- Awkward (mid October) - oh Jenna. You're in quite the pickle when we left off. But whatever happens, I'll totally enjoy imagining I'm going through teenage drama again.
- The Following (January) - What started out as a very promising idea that reminded me of my love for 24, ended with such a whimper. Definitely no comparison to my one true love, Jack Bauer (more on that next year! *Squee*). I find myself wondering what Season 2 will entail, but if I'm not hooked a few episodes in, poor Kevin Bacon will get the ax for reals (at least in my house)
- Girls - I just can't. I know it's supposed to be so cool and trendy to watch, but I have never wanted to punch a female lead character so much in my life. I get Lena Dunham is so hip because she's not hip. blah blah blah. It's just not that good of a show. There I said it - this coming from someone who worshipped Sex and the City, but I'm sorry the writing was 1000x better at its best, probably the same at its worst.
- American Idol - To be fair, I stopped watching this past season when it became the Nikki/Mariah show. I have stopped caring long ago for the actual contestants and I can watch all the other shenanigans online and stop wasting 6 hours of my life every week (oh, it's only 4 - doesn't feel like it). J-Lo's return really does nothing to improve the outlook. It's not like she provided any real feedback.
- I should probably call it with The Following now, but I still have until January to make my peace with that decision...
