How I Met Your Mother: ‘The Leap’ Finale Preview
May 18, 2009 by Chandra
Can you believe it?
When CBS’ How I Met Your Mother closes its fourth season tonight (May 18) at 8pm ET with the finale “The Leap,” the central event will be main character Ted celebrating his 31st birthday. I knew the gang’s members weren’t exactly young whippersnappers, but they’re definitely getting up there.
The occasion of Ted’s birthday, an all-nighter spent working on a pitch to acquire some business for his new architecture firm, and the presence of a meddlesome goat all influence Ted’s realization that he should probably think about a few alternative career possibilities.
Meanwhile, Marshall tries to coax Ted up to the apartment building’s roof for a surprise b-day party, and Barney and Robin continue fighting their obvious attraction to one another (Just quit it, you guys! Give in to the urge!).
Preview the episode in the sneak peek and promo after the jump. Gotta love the goat, an animal that had its very own episode near the end of Season Three called, appropriately enough, “The Goat.”
And, in case anyone is worrying, although CBS hasn’t officially renewed How I Met Your Mother, the announcement is only a matter of time, and possibly just hours. The network’s upfront presentation happens on Wednesday, May 20, and it announced the new series coming to The Eye during the 2009–2010 season a few hours ago earlier this morning.
Now on to the videos…
Laura Prepon Returns on ‘How I Met Your Mother’
March 16, 2009 by Chandra
Tonight at 8:30pm EST, CBS’ How I Met Your Mother will welcome back That 70s Show alumna Laura Prepon, who’s reprising her role as Ted’s college ex-girlfriend Karen from the last new episode “Sorry, Bro.”
During “The Front Porch,” Ted gets into hot water with Karen when she discovers earrings that belong to someone else in his bed. It turns out Lily is behind the whole incident, and it’s not her first time deliberately interfering in one of Ted’s relationships. Bad, bad girl! And she looks so deceptively sweet and innocent.
Also up tonight on CBS’ two-hour comedy block are new episodes of The Big Bang Theory at 8pm (“The Work Song Nanocluster”), Two and a Half Men at 9pm (“My Son’s Enormous Head”), and Rules of Engagement at 9:30pm (“Jeff’s New Friend”), the last of which will feature a guest appearance by funnyman Orlando Jones (Men in Trees).
How I Met Your Mother airs Mondays on CBS at 8:30pm EST and Mondays at 7pm and 7:30pm on Lifetime.
‘How I Met Your Mother’ Goes to ‘The Hills’ Tonight
January 12, 2009 by Chandra
Fans of CBS’ Monday-night comedy lineup can rejoice right now because the two-hour block resumes tonight with all new episodes from all four sitcoms.
The gimmick casting of note is the appearance of The Hills cast members Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt on How I Met Your Mother, along with additional guest stars Kendra Wilkinson, the Playboy Playmate from The Girls Next Door, and Kim Kardashian of Keeping Up with the Kardashians.
CBS is billing all of the guests as reality stars, but considering the female cameos, I thought the casting was going to have something to do with a wet-dream sequence for Barney. Turns out, Marshall comes down with a case of reality-star haunts, which is much less predictable and likely funnier.
The rest of tonight’s new comedy programming follows.
The Big Bang Theory
The Killer Robot Instability
Penny’s observations about Wolowitz’s romantic life (or lack thereof probably) depress him enough to cause him to lose interest in a future fighting robot competition. Fighting robots actually sound fun. [8pm, CBS]
‘How I Met Your Mother’ Meets Lifetime
January 5, 2009 by Chandra
Listen up, HIMYM fans. Tonight at 7pm EST, the fresh and funny sitcom is making its syndication debut on the women-centric network Lifetime.
Even better, the present schedule seems to indicate the episodes will rotate in proper broadcast order, at least initially, which is always a much welcome and infrequent bonus. Hooray!
Lifetime will offer two back-to-back episodes of How I Met Your Mother each Monday from 7pm to 8pm EST. First out of the gate tonight is the series-opening “Pilot,” followed by installment Number Two, “Purple Giraffe,” both of which chronicle the earliest stages of Ted’s relationship with Robin after he first meets her.
And, don’t forget: Although tonight’s episode on the series’ home network CBS is a repeat of the current fourth season’s premiere “Do I Know You?,” the comedy resumes airing new episodes next Monday, January 12, starting with “Benefits.”
Since I’m a diehard Mother fan myself, I’m thrilled to have not one, not two, but three whole opportunities to watch the show on TV each week, not to mention the chance to go all the way back to the beginning, to when the magic first started happening. You done good, Lifetime!
How I Met Your Mother airs Mondays on CBS at 8:30pm EST and now Mondays at 7pm and 7:30pm on Lifetime.
Comedy TV Guide: Mon, Oct 27
October 27, 2008 by Chandra
Tonight Is Tony Hale Night!
And CBS Is All Encores
Notable Comedy TV scheduled for Monday, October 27 follows.
All times are Eastern Standard.
The Big Bang Theory — The Shiksa Indeterminacy [Repeat]
The gang all fall in love with Sheldon’s twin sister (Courtney Henggeler).
[8pm-8:30pm | CBS]
Chuck — Chuck Versus Tom Sawyer
Arrested Development’s Tony Hale guest stars as Buy More efficiency expert Emmett Milbarge, whom chuck consults when the spy life begins to wear him out. Chuck also has to start hanging with Jeff after the salesman becomes the target of a terrorist and it’s revealed Jeff will determine the fate of the world.
[8pm-9pm | NBC]
Comedy TV Guide: Mon, Oct 20
October 20, 2008 by Chandra
Lifetime Premieres Rita Rocks
And Nicole Richie guests on Chuck.
Notable Comedy TV scheduled for Monday, October 20 follows.
All times are Eastern Standard.
The Big Bang Theory — The Euclid Alternative
Leonard confronts Sheldon about his fear of driving.
[8pm-8:30pm | CBS]
Chuck — Chuck Versus the Cougars
Nicole Richie guest stars as Sarah’s high school nemesis Heather, whose marriage to a major player in a new investigation, her husband Mark (Ben Savage), causes Sarah much anxiety, especially at their high school reunion.
[8pm-9pm | NBC]
Comedy TV Guide: Mon, Oct 13
October 13, 2008 by Chandra
Emmy-Winning Samantha Who? Is Back!
Notable Comedy TV scheduled for Monday, October 13 follows.
All times are Eastern Standard.
The Big Bang Theory — The Griffin Equivalency
After his article is published, Raj gets flush with momentary fame and puts the moves on Penny. It’s not too hard to guess how that will ultimately end (Poor Raj!).
[8pm-8:30pm | CBS]
Chuck — Chuck Versus the Break-Up
Oh, yeah! Chuck’s college nemesis Bryce Larkin (Matthew Bomer) appears out of nowhere — love it when he visits — and a touchy-feely assignment that requires him to team up again with his old partner and ex-lover Sarah makes Chuck insane with jealousy. Meanwhile, at Buy More, Morgan must cope with a ruthless group of bullies from the mall sporting goods store.
[8pm-9pm | NBC]
Comedy TV Guide: Mon, Oct 6
October 6, 2008 by Chandra
Catch the Final Monday-Night Life
In addition to new Chuck and CBS sitcoms.
Notable Comedy TV scheduled for Monday, October 6 follows.
All times are Eastern Standard.
The Big Bang Theory — The Barbarian Sublimation
Poor Penny gets addicted to online gambling when Sheldon shows her the ropes.
[8pm-8:30pm | CBS]
Chuck — Chuck Versus the Seduction
The long-anticipated arrival of guest star John Larroquette (Boston Legal, Night Court) is finally here. He plays renowned debonair spy Roan Montgomery, while The O.C. veteran Melinda Clarke portrays an enchanting spy known as the Black Widow. In order to go undercover to successfully retrieve the Cipher from the Black Widow, Chuck must first turn to Roan for a few lessons in the difficult art of seduction.
[8pm-9pm | NBC]
How I Met Your Mother: 4.02 ‘The Best Burger in New York’ Recap
October 6, 2008 by Chandra
Original Air Date: September 29, 2008
Still unable to find work as an environmental lawyer after many interviews, Marshall becomes obsessed with the best burger he’s ever eaten in New York when the gang tries out and approves of a lesser burger at the bar.
The legendary burger haunting Marshall from eight years ago also happened to be his very first burger in New York, back when he was a fresh-faced 22-year-old newly arrived from Minnesota. According to him, the burger was at a hole-in-the-wall he stumbled on when Ted, tired of him moping around the apartment and acting afraid to venture out, encouraged him to take a walk. Since he was new in town, though, Marhsall could never retrace his steps back to the restaurant.
That changes in this episode of How I Met Your Mother as Marshall drags everyone all around Manhattan in search of that burger, which even Regis Philbin, in a guest cameo, confirms is the best. In a twist, it turns out later that Reege’s best burger comes from an entirely different restaurant.
Comedy TV Guide: Mon, Sep 29
September 29, 2008 by Chandra
Get Ready for Some Chuck!
And an all-new CBS lineup, too.
Notable Comedy TV scheduled for Monday, September 29 follows.
All times are Eastern Standard.
The Big Bang Theory — The Codpiece Topology
Uh-oh. Not only do Penny and Leonard break up on this episode, but they also begin competing with each other to see who can hook up with someone else the fastest. What a perfect time, then, for new regular Sara Gilbert to make her first appearance of the season as Leonard’s old flame — and Sheldon’s rival — Leslie Winkle.
[8pm-8:30pm | CBS]
Chuck — Chuck Versus the First Date
It looks like Chuck can finally say goodbye to the spook life and focus on Sarah when he succeeds in preventing scary spy Colt (Michael Clarke Duncan) from securing a device that could help create a new Intersect. Of course, looks can be deceiving, however, and nothing is ever so simple for poor Chuck.
[8pm-9pm | NBC | Second-Season Premiere | Trailer]