Comedy TV Guide: Fri, Oct 24
October 24, 2008 by Chandra
Notable Comedy TV scheduled for Friday, October 24 follows.
All times are Eastern Standard.
Everybody Hates Chris — Everybody Hates the English Teacher
Chris tries to get out of reading Ralph Ellison’s novel Invisible Man by watching the movie with the same name, and Mr. Omar introduces Drew and Tonya to the vice of gambling when he moves in with the Rocks temporarily after Julius and Rochelle raise his rent.
[8pm-8:30pm | The CW]
The Game — Just the Three of Us
Melanie becomes jealous when Derwin goes with Janay to her first pregnancy checkup, and Jason refuses to help Kelly break the news of their separation to their daughter Brittany.
[8:30pm-9pm | The CW]
Comedy TV Guide: Fri, Oct 17
October 17, 2008 by Chandra
Everybody Hates Chris Pays Tribute to The Cosby Show
Notable Comedy TV scheduled for Friday, October 17 follows.
All times are Eastern Standard.
Everybody Hates Chris — Everybody Hates Homecoming
Orlando Jones guest stars as Dr. Clint Huxtable, the father of Jenise (Tristin Mays), who asks Chris to be her date for Tattaglia’s homecoming dance. Clint insists on meeting Chris at their Cosby lookalike home before the couple goes to the event. Also, when Drew takes over Chris’ job at Doc’s, he has an immediate impact.
[8pm-8:30pm | The CW | Sneak Peeks]
The Game — Just When I Thought I Was Out… She Pulls Me Back In
Fatherhood anxiety messes with Derwin and Melanie’s sex life; Tasha tries to hide her relationship with Rick Fox, who’s ready to go public; and Malik’s marriage to Robin Givens becomes troubled when he realizes she’s too into their status as a celebrity couple. Rick Fox and Robin Givens guest star as themselves.
[8:30pm-9pm | The CW]
Comedy TV Guide: Fri, Oct 10
October 10, 2008 by Chandra
The Starter Wife Restarts on USA
Get two hours of Debra Messing, starting at 9.
Notable Comedy TV scheduled for Friday, October 10 follows.
All times are Eastern Standard.
Everybody Hates Chris — Everybody Hates Cake
Nice! It’s a Martin reunion, thanks to a guest-star appearance by Tichina Arnold’s old castmate Tisha Campbell Martin. She plays an ex-con who becomes friends with Rochelle and then won’t leave her alone. Meanwhile, Chris makes a deal with a fellow student to get the attention of his new crush, Maria, and Tonya and Drew take care of Mr. Omar’s fish when he goes out of town.
[8pm-8:30pm | The CW | Photos]
The Game — Mel-odrama
Three things: Melanie confronts Janay regarding the truth about her pregnancy, Kelly and the girls have a night out, and Tasha finally corners Malik about his big news.
[8:30pm-9pm | The CW | Photos]
Comedy TV Guide: Fri, Oct 3
October 3, 2008 by Chandra
Friday-Night Comedy Is Alive and Well
Two CW and one CBS series premiere.
Notable Comedy TV scheduled for Friday, October 3 follows.
All times are Eastern Standard.
Everybody Hates Chris — Everybody Hates Tattaglia
Chris starts high school, only to learn Ms. Morello (Jacqueline Mazarella) is the new principal (Aaahhh!), and Tonya’s smart mouth irks the customers at Vanessa’s (Jackee Harry) beauty salon after her mother gets her a job there.
[8pm-8:30pm | The CW | Fourth-Season Premiere | Sneak Peeks]
The Game — Baby on Board
There’s a whole lot going on here: Derwin informs Melanie that Janay might be pregnant with his child *after* Melanie tells him she still loves him (wonder how she feels about that after the baby mama news); Kelly relies on her snotty parents to keep Jason away; and Malik worries about Tasha learning he has married Robin Givens (he could do worse, so what’s the big deal?). Guest stars besides Givens include Gabrielle Dennis as Janay, Lee Garlington and Don McManus as Kelly’s parents, and the Memphis Grizzly’s Rudy Gay as himself.
[8:30pm-9pm | The CW | Third-Season Premiere]
The Ex List: New CBS Dramedy Premieres
October 3, 2008 by Chandra
Lots of Moonlight fans are still griping about the rookie series that will take over the vampire drama’s old Friday time slot, the Elizabeth Reaser romantic dramedy called The Ex List.
The newcomer has one obvious thing going for it: an Emmy-nominated female lead, Reaser, whose presence instantly makes the series compatible with its crazy popular Jennifer Love Hewitt lead-in Ghost Whisperer. I’m going to give it a shot and see what’s what (and not only just because I have to blog about it).
Those who haven’t yet made a decision can get a leg up on the process by checking out the video after the jump, an in-depth look at the show’s pilot, which premieres tonight on CBS at 9pm EST.
New CBS Dramedy First Look: The Ex List
May 16, 2008 by Chandra
The dramedy The Ex List (formerly Myth X and The Mythological Ex) stars Grey’s Anatomy Emmy Award-nominated recurring guest star Elizabeth Reaser as Bella Bloom, a successful and independent career woman who learns dire news one day. According to a psychic, Bella has already met and dated her one true love and, worse, if she doesn’t track him down within one year, she’ll remain alone for the remainder of her sad, sad life.
At first, Bella is understandably skeptical about this revelation, until she encounters proof. She then begins to contemplate her past failed relationships, relying on her sister Daphne (Rachel Boston of American Dreams) and assorted friends as support, in order to figure out who she’s destined to marry. The series focuses on the journey Bella experiences during the manhunt.
CBS ordered 13 episodes of the hourlong series executive produced by Diane Ruggiero (Veronica Mars) and Jonathan Levin (Charmed). View a clip after the jump.
At the Upfronts: CBS 2008-2009 Comedy Slate
May 15, 2008 by Chandra
NOTE: Pictures indicate series currently covered at Comedy Centric
Good to Go
How I Met Your Mother — Full Order
Rules of Engagement — Full Order
The Big Bang Theory — Full Order
The New Adventures of Old Christine — Full Order
Two and a Half Men — Full Order
On the Way
- Project Gary — Half-Hour Sitcom, 13 Episodes
- The Ex List (formerly Myth X and The Mythological Ex) — Hour Dramedy, 13 Episodes
- Worst Week — Half-Hour Sitcom, 13 Episodes