This time year is the return of all things good it seems. Football season is starting up, which means basketball and hockey season are right around the corner as well. And in between the games my DVR will be filled with a few of my favorite TV shows, well actually about 20 of my favorite shows, all of which take up my time when I’m not working or trying to have a life. There are a lot of shows I don’t watch that I still think are good, but unfortunately I have to draw the line somewhere, and my DVR helps me do that by only being able to record two shows at once. The only question I have for you, as a viewer, is why aren’t you watching these five shows?
5) Star Wars: The Clone Wars (Friday 9/8c): I know, it’s an animated show on the cartoon network that is for kids, but that’s the beauty of it. Star Wars is about pure, innocent, fantasy. It’s about stepping into this world of adventure beyond our imagination and just enjoying it, and this show has that in spades. It captures the fun and joy of when you first watched Star Wars.
Obi-Wan and Anakin are two heroes out to save the Republic from civil war, and along with some help from Yoda, Mace Windu, and the rest of the prequel cast this show can be enjoyed by the whole family. Last season saw the introduction of a badass bounty hunter named Bane, who was kidnapping potential Jedi’s when they are only babies. This storyline also lead Anakin to the site that would be his potential downfall, Mustafar. Obi-Wan also reunited with an old flame in hopes of securing peace for her planet.
It’s a swashbuckling adventure that has deeper storylines than you think, and this season’s them is "Secrets Reavealed". George Lucas says he’s already got enough stories for 100 episodes, or 5 seasons, which means this show will last longer than the actual Clone Wars. But let’s not forget that Anakin’s padawan, Ahsoka, doesn’t make it to Episode III. It’s only a matter of time before she becomes one with the force.
Season Premiere: Sept. 17
4) South Park (Wednesday 10/ 9c): Life can be confusing when you’re a kid, but it’s even weirder in South Park, Colorado. Kyle and Stan are two kids trying to understand the world around them. Whether it’s dealing with crazy celebrities, stupid trends, or ridiculous religions they’re just trying to make it past elementary school.
Last season one my favorite episodes was Matt and Trey’s take on Facebook. Stan was forced to join the social network and then ridiculed when he didn’t add people as friends, or poked some girl his girlfriend didn’t like. Stan was then sucked into Facebook when he tried deleting is account, which resulted in a hilarious Tron parody.
Matt Stone and Trey Parker have found a way to share their opinions on all the celebrity gossip and political chaos, and make it really funny. Unlike some other comedies it doesn’t down grade to the lowest possible IQ level. Sure Cartman helps provide fart jokes and make us realize how selfish some people can be, but there is a reason why this show has had 14 seasons and is still going strong. I can’t wait to see what current event South Park rips on next.
Season Premiere: Oct. 6
3) Parenthood (Tuesday 10/9c): Based on the Ron Howard film, this idea was turned into a TV series once before and failed? I never watched the series, but they must have done some serious revamping because this show has something for everyone. The show follows the Braverman siblings, Adam, Sarah, Crosby, and Julia; all of them in different stages of parenthood.
Adam is the stable older sibling who is trying to deal with his difficult son, and his teenage daughter. Sarah is a single mom trying to raise two teenagers, meanwhile trying to find her own way in the world. Julia is a career women who is trying to connect with her young daughter while trying to keep the PTA vultures from making moves on her husband. And the youngest sibling, Crosby, just found out he has a 5-year-old and has to learn to be responsible for once in is life, and maybe even not let his mommy do his laundry anymore.
Let’s not forget their parents who are going through marriage troubles of their own. This show is a drama, but there are so many funny moments. Adam has to deal with his 15-year-old daughter dating and Sarah has to deal with her own love life as a single mom. At one point all the adults are trying to help Sarah’s son prepare for a dance, which is laugh-out-loud funny, trust me.
This show has a star-packed cast, and it only adds to quality of the program. There are moments where you see your own family in these situations, and that’s the heart of it. They’re all family, and even though they have struggles they’re there for each other, and that’s what family is all about.
Season Premiere: Sept. 14
2) The Mentalist (Thursday 10/9c): Patrick Jane was a scam artist posing as a psychic until he insulted the wrong serial killer. Red John killed Patrick’s family, and now Mr. Jane works with the CBI in solving cases in hopes of one day getting justice for his family.
If you haven’t heard anyone talking about this show then you’re obviously not hanging around the right people. Patrick gave up his con, but is still telling people what they don’t want to hear by figuring them out in 5 minutes. He’s insulted mob bosses, laid out the dirty laundry of the filthy rich, and had more people pissed off at him than Jesse James.
Patrick’s supporting cast only adds to the fun as his boss tries to control him, his co-workers don’t understand him, and agent Cho always goes along with his schemes just to see where they’ll lead. Actor Simon Baker makes this show a complete delight. You could replace every other character on this show but him and it would still be awesome.
Season Premiere: Sept. 23
1) The Big Bang Theory (Thursday 8/7c): We all know that geeks rule the world, and now they rule our television programs. Jim Parson currently won an Emmy for Best Actor for his role as Sheldon Cooper, and I jumped from my couch cheering when he did. This show has been a hidden gem on television for several seasons now, but I have a feeling the secret is out.
Penny is a waitress/aspiring actress who live across the hall from two geniuses and their weird friends. Leonard and Penny have an on again/off again romance while Sheldon finds Penny a lower being, much like he does most people because he believes he’s smarter than everyone else. Raj is a stranger from a strange land who can't even talk to Penny without a few drinks in him, and Howard is the horny nerd who hits on every girl that moves.
Last season the geniuses fought over the one ring from Mordor, Sheldon brought his green lantern to a cocktail party, Stan Lee had a guest appearance, and Penny tried to learn physics from Sheldon. Boy was that episode a treat! Although Sheldon is the real treat of the show it’s his interaction with the pretty girl from Nebraska that makes me smile. The entire cast brings something to the table, and this show revels in the fact that it’s all about being nerdy and different.
Season Premiere: Sept. 23
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