ho ho ho… almost thought I would miss another day of blogging this week, did ya? Well, I almost did! Even though it’s Friday, I actually have quite a bit of work. That and I would take a minute or two to chat with some friends online. All in all, today is practically flying by! I didn’t really have anything new to write about. Then I realized that the new fall season of television has already begun! Hoorah for the return of awesome programming! I’m really excited about this new season… there are plenty of shows returning as well as a few new promising ones coming onto the scene. Let’s take a look at a couple of the one’s I’m eager to watch…


Dollhouse
Fridays at 9/8c on Fox
One of my favorite shows right now. Season one started off kind of slow, but it just kept getting better and better near the end. For those who don’t know, Dollhouse is a science fiction series that centers around technology that essentially “wipes” a person’s personality and imprints it with another. Their memory, skills, language, and persona completely changes, allowing for the “dolls” or “actives” to be essentially anybody they want to be. The Dollhouse is paid by clients to send them actives tailored to their needs. Of course, the legal and ethic ramifications of this technology practically borderlines slavery, That’s a great topic to explore, but the characters are what really shine in the series. Firefly and Buffy fans will want to take a look, since Dollhouse is the next and current creation of beloved writer-director Joss Whedon. And if you do catch up on the series, please please please don’t miss out on getting the DVD. It contains the much discussed ’13th’ episode that never aired. It’s absolutely exceptional and a can’t miss.

Glee
Wednesdays at 9/8c on Fox
I never knew that I wanted a musical comedy-drama in my life… until now. I actually saw Glee’s pilot episode a couple months ago and have been eagerly awaiting for the start of the series. Glee centers around a high school show choir, also know as the glee club, and the faculty that work there. The characters are already both deeply complicated, yet lovable. Some are annoyingly self-centered, but the actors and actresses pull it off so well that I want to see more of them! At first I sensed a little bit of the O.C. or perhaps even Gossip Girl, but this is set in Ohio, not exactly the setting for glam, money, and fame. But the dramatic elements are there to keep things intriguing. It is also sprinkled with moments of comedy, providing a balance to the cut-throat world of high school. But what really makes this show are its song and dance numbers. As a guy who now appreciates musicals thanks to Dr. Horrible’s Sign-Along Blog, this show totally brings it to the forefront. The song selections work really well with the stories and don’t feel awkward or mistimed at all. There’s something to be said when I get a good feeling in my heart when I see a high school football team do a dance number on the field to Beyonce’s “Single Ladies.” I really recommend this show, so be sure to catch up on it on hulu!

House
Mondays at 8/7c on Fox
An awesome, awesome show. The medical Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Gregory House, and company return for a sixth season to bring us more episodes of medical mysteries and drama. Every episode from past seasons usually seem to follow a strict formula: a patient checks into the Princeton-Plainsboro Teaching Hospital with a undiagnosable symptoms, House and his team attempt to find out what’s wrong while trying not to bicker too much, try out some treatments, almost kill the patient as he/she gets worse and worse, House has an epiphany, and the patient is cured. All the while, House pops some pills, causes sexual tension between himself and the super sexy Dr. Lisa Cuddy, annoys his friend Dr. Wilson, and is a jerk to everyone around him. Nothing wrong with repetition, mind you, because there was hardly an episode that I didn’t like. Now at the end of last season, House looked like he was at the end of his rope and needed to kick his drug addiction habit or suffer from constant hallucinations. I caught the last half of the season premier, where House had checked into a psychiatric hospital. It was all Dr. House and none of rest of the cast made an appearance, so this was a big change in the show’s format. I’m not sure if I liked that nor not. But House looked to be maturing and changing as a character, so I guess it’s a step in the right direction in an evolving story. If the last 5 seasons have proved anything, I’m ready for what season 6 will bring to the table.

How I Met Your Mother
Mondays at 8/7c on CBS
A show that I just got into a few months ago. I can’t believe I’ve been missing it. This and the Office are the only two sitcoms that I absolutely love right now. It’s actually a story being told by a father, Ted Mosby, to his children about his life and events that lead him to meet their mother. The show follows Ted and his group of tight-knit friends in New York City as they live their young adult lives. I find this show very appealing for a number of reasons. One is that they’re right around my age group: mid 20′s-30′s, out of college and living independent, adult lives. I find myself in awe as they all live their lives, going out, having fun, dealing with issues that I think will pertain to me in the near future. Another reason are the characters/actors. With a cast that has Jason Segel (from Freaks and Geeks and Forgetting Sarah Marshall), Alyson Hannigan (from Buffy and American Pie), and mother-fucking awesome Neil Patrick Harris (wtf if you don’t know NPH, I refuse to acknowledge your existence) I truly feel their connection and bonds as friends. One other reason I love this show is Ted’s quest for love. He’s done the partying life (thanks the legendary best friend, NPH’s Barney Stinson), and now he’s ready to love the woman who will love him back. I’m a bit of a romantic myself, so I identify with Ted’s plight. It’s a great heart felt story that I don’t think much other shows have been sympathetic to. Please give this show a chance if you haven’t yet.

There are a couple of other shows that I’ll be keeping an eye on: Mad Men, Gossip Girl, Dexter, and Breaking Bad to name a few. I just haven’t caught up on all the episodes yet, so I can’t watch the new seasons until then. I might have to spurge and get some new DVD sets soon…

What shows are you excited to see this new season?