2.0somethings

9:00 EST- The Office/30 Rock (NBC)

For the first time in a while, “The Office” has an episode where Andy will feature prominently - perhaps they are begunning to set up a plotline designed for a spinoff?

You know its a season finale of “30 Rock” when you have a big-name guest star (Matthew Broderick), the return of a popular recurring character (Edie Falco) and the possibility of a cliffhanger ending (Liz being pregnant or Jack not being able to get back his job at GE).

10:00 EST - LOST (ABC)

It’s “LOST” - either you love it or you hate it at this point. John Locke-heavy story tonight so expect lots of mystical crap that is never explained. Also, there will be flashbacks as opposed to the flash forwards we have been seeing. This is the penultimate episode of the season which means it will probably be a lot of setup.

9:00 EST - CSI (CBS)

Tonight’s episode of “CSI” has been written by the writing team of “Two and Half Men.” I guess the team from “CSI” is writing next Monday’s “Two and a Half Men.” Don’t networks usually do that gimmicky shit with shows that arn’t doing well?

LATE NIGHT

Stewart has David Perlmutter (I think this one) and Colbert has Ariana Huffington. Leno has the dreamy, funny and down-to-earth Jenna Fischer while Letterman goes in the opposite direction and has Paris Hilton. Conan has Emile Hirsch and Ferguson has Emily Deschane.

9:00 - The Office (NBC)

According to New York magazine, Toby won’t be back after his fence hopping adventures last week.  And that is a damn shame.  Fare thee well, fair HR rep of the night.

9:30 - 30 Rock (NBC)

Tina Fey is #1 at the box office, and we’re rewarded by the reappearance of the Floydster!  In honor of the man last seen traipsing off to the Cleve at the end of last season, here’s your Jason Sudeikis random fact of the day:

[Sudeikis] also plays the role of extreme right-wing talk show host Richard Bastion on the fictional radio station WKTT, in Grand Theft Auto IV.

Wow!

10:00 - Lost (ABC)

Lost lost lost?  Lost!  Lost lost, lost lost lost lost.

Late Night

John Goodman tries to eat Bear Grylls on Letterman, Robin Williams tries to make Terrence Howard smile on Leno, Sigourney Weaver’s on Conan, Helen Hunt continues her nonstop press junket onto Ferguson, Diddy’s on Kimmel, Howard Dean’s on Stewart, and Colbert has some author.

Sorry for the erratic posting gang, I got one of those “jobs” you hear so much about. However, things are hitting even keel so things will pick up next week.

After enduring WEEKS of jabs both on the blog and off, I FINALLY get to do a TV post on a Thursday, which means I get to decide what shows you should read about and then not watch tonight.

9:00 pm - LOST (ABC)

Of course, I finally get to say you should watch LOST and rub in Jeff’s face how it is still quite good, but I haven’t watched it in three weeks and won’t tonight because I am behind — thus vindicating many of Jeff’s criticisms. However, I did swear openly (and during my 4th day at work) when I saw that Michael is back. Awesome.

7:00 pm EST - NCAA Basketball (CBS)

Sure, OK, I couldn’t find where to drop off my brackets for the office pool, but that doesn’t mean I still won’t watch Brigham Young vs. Texas A&M… There are some other games too. We are actually looking forward to USC vs. Kansas State.

8:00 pm - Gordon Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares (BBC America)

Man, I am getting to endorse all of the shows I like that Jeff doesn’t tonight. Chef Ramsay overhauls restaurants that are on the brink of failure. You learn more about what it actually takes to be successful than you ever would from Top Chef.

9:00 pm - Reaper (CW)

You have never heard of this show and never will again because it is on its way to being canceled. College dropout Sam finds out his parents sold his soul to the devil. The devil (played astounding by Ray Wise) recruits him to track down souls that have escaped from hell and acts as his life coach/mentor. For my money it is the most complicated and interesting portrayal of the Prince of Darkness this side of Milton.

Late Night

Letterman is a rerun and Leno and O’Brien apparently just think they are as they have John Edwards and David Schwimmer respectively.

8:00 - Letters from Iwo Jima (AMC)

Clint Eastwood set a new standard for filmmaking when he took his script for Flags of Our Fathers, pumped it through Babel Fish’s English-to-Japanese translator, and tossed in a little Ken Watanabe action. Of course, Michael Bay’s attempt to translate Tora Tora Tora wasn’t nearly as successful.

8:15 - Finding Forrester (HDNet Movies)

It was just yesterday that I was indulging in a little net nostalgia trip over at yourethemannowdog.com. These 2001-era websites are the leaders and innovators that pushed us forward into a brave new world of LOLCATZ.

9:00 - Lost (ABC)

From now on, the Lost commentary will be provided by BarackObamaIsYourNewBicycle.com. Take it away, boys!

Lost held your hand when you were frightened
Lost set your voice as his ringtone
Lost recited a poem that reminded him of you

10:00 - Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew (VH1)

I won’t be watching, but only because the Good Doctor is taking his patients to Catalina Island, the site of what my Least Favorite Book Of All Time That I Had To Read In Fourth Grade, Island of the Blue Dolphins. That shit was terrible. The douchebag author doesn’t even have a good website. Hey Scott O’Dell, just because you died in 1989 doesn’t mean your website has to look like it’s from 1989.

Late Night

Letterman’s on a real roller coaster of quality tonight, starting high with Steve Martin and then… shadow puppets. Hrm. James “Meathook” McAvoy and Heidi Klum are on Leno, and Conan turns up the sexual tension when Barbara Walters shows up. Firefly nerds (read: Josh) take note, Summer Glau is on Carson Daly. This marks the last time we ever mention Carson Daly here.

8:00 - Batman Begins (FX)

This lighthearted romp is a whimsical retelling of the age-old tale about the precious and forbidden love between man and bat.

8:30 - There’s Something About Mary (Cinemax)

Drown your loneliness with some vintage Farrelly Brothers - and remember, as bad as your love life might seem, at least you’re not Brett Fav-ruh. (Fun fact: the Farrellys originally wanted Steve Young to play Mary’s ex, but had to settle for Brett Fav-ruh because Young was too much of a Mormon wuss.)

9:00 - Lost (ABC)

Everything you thought you knew is about to change. About delicious Hot Pockets, that is, not Lost. Lost is still the same.

Late Night

To celebrate the end of the strike, Dave and Regis catch up, Jay throws a phone at Russell Crowe, Conan tries to keep Martin Short from doing a Jiminy Glick impression, Jon has some lame author or something, and Colbert wins the night, with Leonard Nimoy beaming down to check things out (and hopefully console us about the new Trek movie being put off until ‘09).