Friday, November 18, 2005
TV: Pre-Midseason Report
What, I have something like 5-7 more episodes, per show, before the mid-point, so I better hurry and gather my notes.
Sunday:
King of the Hill: It is in its last season, and I tried to watch this last season but I couldn't stand to continue watching the episodes (saw 2 episodes, overall rating of 4.04 (out of 5; = to 8.08 out of 10); 3.83 overall rating for series (98 eps seen). Dropped FOX
The Simpsons: watched some of the episodes but not when "Charmed" was on and new. Seen 2 episodes, overall rating of 4.23 for those episodes, overall rating of 3.94 for series (330 eps seen).
not dropped, I’ll eventually will see the reruns FOX
War at Home (or whatever that series is called): couldn't get through 1 episode) FOX
Charmed: missed last episode due to cable being out. Still confused as to why I watch this series, especially as it is in it's 8th season, and I didn't start to watch until the 7th season (or sixth, can't remember now, saw most of the 1st-through-5th or sixth seasons through reruns). So far this year, seen 7 episodes, overall rating of 4.22 (overall, entire show run has a rating of 3.95 (154 eps seen); this year: lowest rated episode received a rating of 4.10, highest rated: 4.31). Currently watching WB
Rome: good show, but like "Empire" outside events have conspired to interrupt my ability to see the show right when the season/series was coming to an end (lowest rated ep: 4.17; highest rated: 4.35; overall: 4.30). Currently Watching; well, currently recording, 2 episodes on tape ready to watch HBO
Family Guy: Skipped to see "Rome". Have not seen an episode yet this year. Watched 9 of the new episodes (during the summer), overall rating of 4.22; overall rating of 4.25 for series (59 eps seen). Skipped FOX
American Dad: would have skipped regardless of competition. Gave the summer run an overall rating of 3.43, saw 3 episodes. Dropped FOX
(In the past I have also have seen “Cold Case” (5 episodes, average of 4.00) and “Desperate Housewives” (3 episodes, 4.08 average) but have not seen either this season, I had also recorded the first two episodes of “Grey’s Anatomy” but never watched).
Monday:
Surface: Saw pilot, was disappointed. Decided to drop series. Saw second episode because had it on tape. Wish I hadn't. 2 episodes, overall rating of 3.72. Dropped FOX
King of Queens: I did not watch, mostly, during first few years in first-run broadcast. For strange reason picked I had picked up the first 2 seasons on DVD this year. I ended up watching all but 2 episodes of the first two seasons, and decided then and there to go out and pick up seasons 3 and 4. Based on ratings, I believe I like this series better without commercials (4.28 rating for first season, 4.30 for 24 of 25 second season episodes compared with 4.19 rating for the 4 episodes I saw of season 7, and a rating of 4.23 for the six episodes I have seen this season (lowest rated: 4.15; highest: 4.34). Overall rating of 4.28 for series (59 eps seen). Currently Watching (both DVD season 3 and current season CBS
Kitchen Confidential: I had planned to catch at least one episode, but decided to try the series "Surface" first. After dropping "Surface", I decided to give this show or its time-slot competitor "How I Met Your Mother". I started to watch this show, the show went to quick commercial, during the commerical break I decided to check out a few minutes of “How I Met Your Mother” and I ended up staying on that channel. KC is now cancelled. I never did get to see an entire episode. FOX
How I Met Your Mother: Like the other shows I watch on Monday, if it was by itself, with nothing I wanted to watch before or after it, I’d probably skip the show. Good enough, funny enough show, but lacks something. The two-hour block of comedy is one of the few nights that I watch all episodes without taping to watch later (though I then tape CSI: Miami at 10pm). So far I’ve rated the series 4.25, average of the 8 episodes I’ve seen (lowest rated episode: 4.11; highest: 4.38). Currently watching CBS
Two and a Half Men: third season. Second season I’ve seen in first run, though I saw a large part of second season in rerun or taped, mostly out of order. Another show that is good enough to pass the time, but would likely skip if nothing else was on Monday nights (though I did make a point of watching it last year at 9:30, skipping over the last season of "Everybody Loves Raymond" to see 2&1/2 Men). Overall this season: 8 episodes seen: 4.27 out of 5 (lowest rated episode: 4.17; highest: 4.39); overall series: 4.20 out of 5 (39 other episodes watched).Currently Watching CBS
Out of Practice: Interesting show. It and HIMYM keep switching places on my list of shows rated. Currently, the eight episodes I’ve watched have an average of 4.25 (lowest rated: 4.05; highest: 4.43). I'm mildly annoyed that they have decided to air the episodes out of order. I hate when they do that, especially when it is obvious. Brother suddenly living with brother in one episode. Later episode we see medical doctor brother living in high-price condo/apartment, then having to move into shrink brother’s apartment/dwelling. Currently Watching CBS
CSI: Miami: Disappointing season so far. Saw most of the episodes on DVD or on tape, same with this year. So far: 6 episodes seen, overall average of 4.22 with the lowest episode rated 4.20 and highest rated 4.25. No great highs or lows. Solid middle of the road show. Overall series rating: 4.21 (58 eps seen). Currently taping CBS
(Also watched “Las Vegas” (13 episodes seen, overall rating average of 3.93) in the past - too light and fluffy, at least the episodes I saw; “Jake in Progress” will return after the NFL MNF is off the air, saw most of first season (10 of 13 episodes), probably will not see second season; tried to watch “24" in normal first-run viewing last year, decided then and there that it was a DVD show (along with “Alias”) and so will not watch 5th season except maybe on DVD (87 episodes seen of “24", overall series average of 4.28 - episode high mark: 4.66 = 9.32 out of 10, low mark: 3.60 = 7.20 out of 10).
Tuesday:
Bones: Bad reviews, low expectations = better than expected. Saw three episodes before it was replaced by baseball (instead of watching NCIS). Wasn’t sure if I would return to it when it came back, then found that I wouldn’t return after enjoying NCIS (and losing the tape of the first episode after hiatus; have second episode after break also on tape, I hope I don't lose this tape since it has other shows on it I want to see). Overall I rated the 3 episodes, on average, 4.06 (high: 4.34; low: 3.70). Probably Dropped FOX
NCIS: Otherwise known as “Navy: N.C.I.S.” (You know, Navy: Navy Criminal Investigative? Service) Watched all but 2 episodes of first season. Apparently I didn’t like it that much, not that I recall disliking the show, I say this based on my giving the first season an average overall rating of 4.09 out of 5 stars. That must be why I only saw 13 of the 23 second season shows, though I gave those 13 episodes an overall average of 4.24, and almost decided to drop the series before watching the 3rd episode of the third season (so far seen 6 season 3 episodes for an overall season average of 4.25; overall series average of 4.16). It gets better as it ages? I liked the woman on “Numb3rs” and they replaced her with an actress that I do not like as well. I liked the actress on “NCIS”, watched what I thought was the last episode last year, and then found out when reading up on this season that she died in the last episode (last episode I saw, it was the guy from “Dark Angel” that was dying, somehow overlooked real last episode). I skipped the season premiere as I didn’t like that they killed off Alexander (who wanted to leave), but I started to watch NCIS when Bones went off the air for baseball. I have found that I like the actress they have replaced Alexander with, though I’m pretty sure that is not the reason behind my disliking the current Numb3rs season, and liking the current NCIS season. Two highest rated episodes occurred in the first season (4.44 and 4.40), and the two lowest rated episodes also aired in the first season (3.70 and 3.78). still watching CBS
Supernatural: No highs or lows. Somewhat flat show. Solid, most episodes receive a rating near 4.20, though one received a rating of 4.15 and two received a rating of 4.25 (overall seen 8 episodes for an overall season average of 4.22). Everything is seemingly wrong with this show. I don’t particularly like horror (at least in movie form, though I seem to enjoy it on TV), and the two leads are male, and I believe either one has a slight acting problem, or is being given lines, or directions that tend to be somehow off-putting. Well, I’ll continue watching until the show is in its 70th season, and I’m watching from beyond the grave, probably, that or it will be cancelled tomorrow. Still Watching, though by watching tapes of it WB
“Threshold”: see Friday CBS (moved here)
(Also: keep trying to watch “Boston Legal” but have been only able to catch 1 episode, will probably stop trying to catch an episode; Tried watching “The Office”, forced myself to sit through first episode, gave it a 3.30 average)
Wednesday
E-Ring: Ah yes, the series that no one I know can stand (me/family =military background/family, live in area, visited/worked in Pentagon). The military personal are too old for their jobs, the location shots are questionable, and what else? Oh yes, anti-military bias detected. Well, with this background, my expectations were very low. Results? Oddly enough, though I hesitate to admit it, and would prefer to keep it hidden, but this series is my favorite series of the current season (new and returning shows). Highest rated episode: 4.64, lowest: 4.22, overall series average rating of 4.36. Watching, though mostly through taping it NBC
Criminal Minds: I admit that I gave this show a chance because of “Dharma and Greg” and “Princess Bride” actors. Good enough episodes to continue watching series. Seven episodes seen (and one yet to see, taped), overall rating of 4.33. Highest rated episode received a rating of: 4.43 (8.86) and the lowest rated episode received a rating of: 4.23. A series that I like to watch, seem to enjoy, but would probably not miss it if cancelled, strangely enough. Watching, some waiting tell later to watch tape CBS
CSI: NY: Glad I dropped “Invasion”, as it gave me a chance to sample CSI: NY again. I did not like the two episodes I had seen in its first season, and I had decided to never watch another episode. I was somewhat eager to watch something at 10pm on Wednesday night, had dropped “Invasion”, and so watched an episode of “CSI: NY”. Eventually I’ve found the series enjoyable enough that I’ve ended up acquiring the first season on DVD, and it is now my favorite CSI series. I’ve now seen 6 episodes of both seasons (12 episodes total), and the series has an average rating of 4.28 (high mark: 4.35; lowest rated episode: 4.05). Currently Watching, First-run and DVD CBS
Invasion: Watched first episode. Can’t remember why I dropped it immediately (without even giving it a second chance like “Surface”). Strangely enough, I gave the pilot episode a respectable 4.11 rating. Now I’m even more curious as to why I dropped the series. Dropped ABC
(Also: Have seen “That ‘70s Show” but mostly in reruns and DVD (own first 2 seasons), will probably not watch last season of the series (153 eps seen, overall series average of 4.09); Seen a surprising number of “Yes, Dear” episodes but will not watch this current season’s episodes (seen 57 episodes, overall series average of 4.08))
Thursday
Joey: Ok, so it isn’t as good as “Friends”, but I seem to like it better than most. I’ve given this seemingly dead/soon to be canceled series an overall average rating of 4.23 (31 episodes seen, 23 first season - 4.21 rating; 8 2nd season - 4.27 overall rating). I would be somewhat disappointed to see the show cancelled. It is the only show on the entire list that I actually, briefly, a couple of times this year, actually was eager to watch an episode. That feeling has somewhat disappeared, but that is better than all the other shows (except “Threshold”, where that “eagerness” to see a new episode was created by the pilot and somewhat still alive), where I kind of have to push myself to watch the episodes (where-upon I find that I’m glad I did so, or disappointed - “E-Ring” and “Surface” come to mind, I really didn’t want to see the second episode of “Surface” and wish I hadn’t, always have to push myself to watch an episode of “E-Ring” and I always seem to really enjoy the episodes despite that fact, unfortunately, the show has finally been pushed into the “eager to see” category - it’s all down hill from here (actually it has already started that slide, and it occured before that full-season pick-up). Still watching NBC
CSI: Easiest of the three CSI’s to watch, since it is on at 9pm, but I almost never can seem to get myself to watch it in first-run. Found an interesting method, though, to get myself to watch this season’s episodes in first-run: I record (or try to) CSI: Miami and CSI: NY, and then watch both on Thursday night before the new first run episode of CSI airs (and then watch that episode; an episode of “Joey” normally cuts one of the CSI episodes in half, watch half before and half after). CSI has the actors/characters that I “like” best, but for some reason it is the lowest rated of the three CSI’s. Overall series rating of 4.15 (4.22 for this season’s watched 5 episodes); high mark: 4.73; low: 3.79 (mean/mode/etc. would probably be interesting, but do not have time to create those). still watching, and eventually will watch 5th season on DVD CBS
(Also: seen a lot (relatively speaking) of the early “ER”, but that was before I started keeping a record of ratings, have not seen an episode in a long time, and keep forgetting that it is still on the air; “Alias” - see “24" note (76 episodes seen, 4.28 overall series average; tried to watch 4th season in first-run, stopped after 10th show (worst rated season, by that point, season average of 4.18[b][/b]); “Smallville”: never saw first-run, think I’ve seen a couple of reruns, mostly seen through DVD - I’ve seen 34 episodes, none past the third season (maybe third episode of 3rd season; it’s now in it’s 5th season); overall series average rating of 4.02) - didn’t even realize it was on Thursday now)
Friday
Killer Instinct: Good series. I know that I’ve missed at least 1 episode, maybe 2. It is better than the critics said it would be. Solid show: highest episode rating of 4.37 and lowest of 4.28 (seen 5 episodes, overall rating of 4.31). currently watching FOX
Threshold: Solid opening, slid next week, picked up ground the week after, slid again, so far and so on. Basically the show impressed me when I saw the pilot but no episode since has been outstanding (though some have come close). I had planned to continue to watch this series until it was killed, but they’ve decided to move it (maybe temporarily, I recall when they (Fox, as opposed to CBS) “Temporarily” moved “Wonderfalls” to Thursday nights, then promptly killed it). Not sure if I’ll follow the move to Tuesday nights (November 22nd). Seems to be the death blow to the series, and I’m tired of watching shows I like being killed (then again, “3rd Rock from the Sun”and I believe “Newsradio” and “Just Shoot Me” moved constantly, and managed to stay on the air for a while, and “JAG” jumped networks and stayed on the air for another 8 seasons, point being that I didn’t follow the jumping little ball and missed out on good shows). High rating: 4.35; low: 4.22, overall: 4.28. watching? CBS
Numb3rs: liked the first miniature season (saw 11 or 13 eps, 4.27 average - first season) but they’ve changed something (beyond the actress (who I liked on “Sliders” and “Sports Night”) and I now can’t stand the series (- seen 5 eps, 3.96 overall 2nd season average; overall series average of 4.17 - high mark: 4.34, low mark: 3.40). I’ve slugged through most of this season’s episodes, but I’ve finally decided to drop the series. Dropped. CBS
(No also section, just the fact that “Stargate SG-1" (174 eps seen, overall series average of 4.25; high mark: 4.95 = 9.9 out of 10; low mark: not sure, but I’ll just note that there have been a lot more “red” episodes on Stargate than most other shows (“red” = I mark any show that is 4.65 or higher in red, to better pinpoint them when doing searches)), “Monk” (47 episodes seen, 4.18 overall series average), “Battlestar Galactica” (15 episodes seen of old series (3.91 overall old series average), all mini-series episodes seen (overall mini-series average of 4.32), and 2 episodes seen of new series (new series overall average of 3.88[b][/b]), and “Stargate: Atlantis” (4 eps seen, overall average of 4.09) tended to be on Friday nights, - only “Monk” will I see in first-run, whenever it returns, if it does; Really liked the mini-series that lead to the new “Battlestar Galactica” series, but can’t stand the new series (the genius constantly talking to himself was very off-putting); Something about “Stargate: Atlantis” failed to spark an interest in me for the series, though I plan on seeing at least the first disc of the first season through Netflix, to confirm my beliefs; “Stargate SG-1" is one of my favorite television shows of all time, but I didn’t have Showtime when the series first started, so I’ve mostly watched the series through DVDs, of which I own every season (and a couple extra discs from season 1, as that was the method the DVD distributor first distributed the series).
So, in conclusion:
Currently still watching:
ABC: 00 shows (dropped “Invasion”)
CBS: 10 Shows
FOX: 01 show
HBO: 01 show
NBC: 02 shows
UPN: 00 shows
WB: 02 shows
Sunday:
King of the Hill: It is in its last season, and I tried to watch this last season but I couldn't stand to continue watching the episodes (saw 2 episodes, overall rating of 4.04 (out of 5; = to 8.08 out of 10); 3.83 overall rating for series (98 eps seen). Dropped FOX
The Simpsons: watched some of the episodes but not when "Charmed" was on and new. Seen 2 episodes, overall rating of 4.23 for those episodes, overall rating of 3.94 for series (330 eps seen).
not dropped, I’ll eventually will see the reruns FOX
War at Home (or whatever that series is called): couldn't get through 1 episode) FOX
Charmed: missed last episode due to cable being out. Still confused as to why I watch this series, especially as it is in it's 8th season, and I didn't start to watch until the 7th season (or sixth, can't remember now, saw most of the 1st-through-5th or sixth seasons through reruns). So far this year, seen 7 episodes, overall rating of 4.22 (overall, entire show run has a rating of 3.95 (154 eps seen); this year: lowest rated episode received a rating of 4.10, highest rated: 4.31). Currently watching WB
Rome: good show, but like "Empire" outside events have conspired to interrupt my ability to see the show right when the season/series was coming to an end (lowest rated ep: 4.17; highest rated: 4.35; overall: 4.30). Currently Watching; well, currently recording, 2 episodes on tape ready to watch HBO
Family Guy: Skipped to see "Rome". Have not seen an episode yet this year. Watched 9 of the new episodes (during the summer), overall rating of 4.22; overall rating of 4.25 for series (59 eps seen). Skipped FOX
American Dad: would have skipped regardless of competition. Gave the summer run an overall rating of 3.43, saw 3 episodes. Dropped FOX
(In the past I have also have seen “Cold Case” (5 episodes, average of 4.00) and “Desperate Housewives” (3 episodes, 4.08 average) but have not seen either this season, I had also recorded the first two episodes of “Grey’s Anatomy” but never watched).
Monday:
Surface: Saw pilot, was disappointed. Decided to drop series. Saw second episode because had it on tape. Wish I hadn't. 2 episodes, overall rating of 3.72. Dropped FOX
King of Queens: I did not watch, mostly, during first few years in first-run broadcast. For strange reason picked I had picked up the first 2 seasons on DVD this year. I ended up watching all but 2 episodes of the first two seasons, and decided then and there to go out and pick up seasons 3 and 4. Based on ratings, I believe I like this series better without commercials (4.28 rating for first season, 4.30 for 24 of 25 second season episodes compared with 4.19 rating for the 4 episodes I saw of season 7, and a rating of 4.23 for the six episodes I have seen this season (lowest rated: 4.15; highest: 4.34). Overall rating of 4.28 for series (59 eps seen). Currently Watching (both DVD season 3 and current season CBS
Kitchen Confidential: I had planned to catch at least one episode, but decided to try the series "Surface" first. After dropping "Surface", I decided to give this show or its time-slot competitor "How I Met Your Mother". I started to watch this show, the show went to quick commercial, during the commerical break I decided to check out a few minutes of “How I Met Your Mother” and I ended up staying on that channel. KC is now cancelled. I never did get to see an entire episode. FOX
How I Met Your Mother: Like the other shows I watch on Monday, if it was by itself, with nothing I wanted to watch before or after it, I’d probably skip the show. Good enough, funny enough show, but lacks something. The two-hour block of comedy is one of the few nights that I watch all episodes without taping to watch later (though I then tape CSI: Miami at 10pm). So far I’ve rated the series 4.25, average of the 8 episodes I’ve seen (lowest rated episode: 4.11; highest: 4.38). Currently watching CBS
Two and a Half Men: third season. Second season I’ve seen in first run, though I saw a large part of second season in rerun or taped, mostly out of order. Another show that is good enough to pass the time, but would likely skip if nothing else was on Monday nights (though I did make a point of watching it last year at 9:30, skipping over the last season of "Everybody Loves Raymond" to see 2&1/2 Men). Overall this season: 8 episodes seen: 4.27 out of 5 (lowest rated episode: 4.17; highest: 4.39); overall series: 4.20 out of 5 (39 other episodes watched).Currently Watching CBS
Out of Practice: Interesting show. It and HIMYM keep switching places on my list of shows rated. Currently, the eight episodes I’ve watched have an average of 4.25 (lowest rated: 4.05; highest: 4.43). I'm mildly annoyed that they have decided to air the episodes out of order. I hate when they do that, especially when it is obvious. Brother suddenly living with brother in one episode. Later episode we see medical doctor brother living in high-price condo/apartment, then having to move into shrink brother’s apartment/dwelling. Currently Watching CBS
CSI: Miami: Disappointing season so far. Saw most of the episodes on DVD or on tape, same with this year. So far: 6 episodes seen, overall average of 4.22 with the lowest episode rated 4.20 and highest rated 4.25. No great highs or lows. Solid middle of the road show. Overall series rating: 4.21 (58 eps seen). Currently taping CBS
(Also watched “Las Vegas” (13 episodes seen, overall rating average of 3.93) in the past - too light and fluffy, at least the episodes I saw; “Jake in Progress” will return after the NFL MNF is off the air, saw most of first season (10 of 13 episodes), probably will not see second season; tried to watch “24" in normal first-run viewing last year, decided then and there that it was a DVD show (along with “Alias”) and so will not watch 5th season except maybe on DVD (87 episodes seen of “24", overall series average of 4.28 - episode high mark: 4.66 = 9.32 out of 10, low mark: 3.60 = 7.20 out of 10).
Tuesday:
Bones: Bad reviews, low expectations = better than expected. Saw three episodes before it was replaced by baseball (instead of watching NCIS). Wasn’t sure if I would return to it when it came back, then found that I wouldn’t return after enjoying NCIS (and losing the tape of the first episode after hiatus; have second episode after break also on tape, I hope I don't lose this tape since it has other shows on it I want to see). Overall I rated the 3 episodes, on average, 4.06 (high: 4.34; low: 3.70). Probably Dropped FOX
NCIS: Otherwise known as “Navy: N.C.I.S.” (You know, Navy: Navy Criminal Investigative? Service) Watched all but 2 episodes of first season. Apparently I didn’t like it that much, not that I recall disliking the show, I say this based on my giving the first season an average overall rating of 4.09 out of 5 stars. That must be why I only saw 13 of the 23 second season shows, though I gave those 13 episodes an overall average of 4.24, and almost decided to drop the series before watching the 3rd episode of the third season (so far seen 6 season 3 episodes for an overall season average of 4.25; overall series average of 4.16). It gets better as it ages? I liked the woman on “Numb3rs” and they replaced her with an actress that I do not like as well. I liked the actress on “NCIS”, watched what I thought was the last episode last year, and then found out when reading up on this season that she died in the last episode (last episode I saw, it was the guy from “Dark Angel” that was dying, somehow overlooked real last episode). I skipped the season premiere as I didn’t like that they killed off Alexander (who wanted to leave), but I started to watch NCIS when Bones went off the air for baseball. I have found that I like the actress they have replaced Alexander with, though I’m pretty sure that is not the reason behind my disliking the current Numb3rs season, and liking the current NCIS season. Two highest rated episodes occurred in the first season (4.44 and 4.40), and the two lowest rated episodes also aired in the first season (3.70 and 3.78). still watching CBS
Supernatural: No highs or lows. Somewhat flat show. Solid, most episodes receive a rating near 4.20, though one received a rating of 4.15 and two received a rating of 4.25 (overall seen 8 episodes for an overall season average of 4.22). Everything is seemingly wrong with this show. I don’t particularly like horror (at least in movie form, though I seem to enjoy it on TV), and the two leads are male, and I believe either one has a slight acting problem, or is being given lines, or directions that tend to be somehow off-putting. Well, I’ll continue watching until the show is in its 70th season, and I’m watching from beyond the grave, probably, that or it will be cancelled tomorrow. Still Watching, though by watching tapes of it WB
“Threshold”: see Friday CBS (moved here)
(Also: keep trying to watch “Boston Legal” but have been only able to catch 1 episode, will probably stop trying to catch an episode; Tried watching “The Office”, forced myself to sit through first episode, gave it a 3.30 average)
Wednesday
E-Ring: Ah yes, the series that no one I know can stand (me/family =military background/family, live in area, visited/worked in Pentagon). The military personal are too old for their jobs, the location shots are questionable, and what else? Oh yes, anti-military bias detected. Well, with this background, my expectations were very low. Results? Oddly enough, though I hesitate to admit it, and would prefer to keep it hidden, but this series is my favorite series of the current season (new and returning shows). Highest rated episode: 4.64, lowest: 4.22, overall series average rating of 4.36. Watching, though mostly through taping it NBC
Criminal Minds: I admit that I gave this show a chance because of “Dharma and Greg” and “Princess Bride” actors. Good enough episodes to continue watching series. Seven episodes seen (and one yet to see, taped), overall rating of 4.33. Highest rated episode received a rating of: 4.43 (8.86) and the lowest rated episode received a rating of: 4.23. A series that I like to watch, seem to enjoy, but would probably not miss it if cancelled, strangely enough. Watching, some waiting tell later to watch tape CBS
CSI: NY: Glad I dropped “Invasion”, as it gave me a chance to sample CSI: NY again. I did not like the two episodes I had seen in its first season, and I had decided to never watch another episode. I was somewhat eager to watch something at 10pm on Wednesday night, had dropped “Invasion”, and so watched an episode of “CSI: NY”. Eventually I’ve found the series enjoyable enough that I’ve ended up acquiring the first season on DVD, and it is now my favorite CSI series. I’ve now seen 6 episodes of both seasons (12 episodes total), and the series has an average rating of 4.28 (high mark: 4.35; lowest rated episode: 4.05). Currently Watching, First-run and DVD CBS
Invasion: Watched first episode. Can’t remember why I dropped it immediately (without even giving it a second chance like “Surface”). Strangely enough, I gave the pilot episode a respectable 4.11 rating. Now I’m even more curious as to why I dropped the series. Dropped ABC
(Also: Have seen “That ‘70s Show” but mostly in reruns and DVD (own first 2 seasons), will probably not watch last season of the series (153 eps seen, overall series average of 4.09); Seen a surprising number of “Yes, Dear” episodes but will not watch this current season’s episodes (seen 57 episodes, overall series average of 4.08))
Thursday
Joey: Ok, so it isn’t as good as “Friends”, but I seem to like it better than most. I’ve given this seemingly dead/soon to be canceled series an overall average rating of 4.23 (31 episodes seen, 23 first season - 4.21 rating; 8 2nd season - 4.27 overall rating). I would be somewhat disappointed to see the show cancelled. It is the only show on the entire list that I actually, briefly, a couple of times this year, actually was eager to watch an episode. That feeling has somewhat disappeared, but that is better than all the other shows (except “Threshold”, where that “eagerness” to see a new episode was created by the pilot and somewhat still alive), where I kind of have to push myself to watch the episodes (where-upon I find that I’m glad I did so, or disappointed - “E-Ring” and “Surface” come to mind, I really didn’t want to see the second episode of “Surface” and wish I hadn’t, always have to push myself to watch an episode of “E-Ring” and I always seem to really enjoy the episodes despite that fact, unfortunately, the show has finally been pushed into the “eager to see” category - it’s all down hill from here (actually it has already started that slide, and it occured before that full-season pick-up). Still watching NBC
CSI: Easiest of the three CSI’s to watch, since it is on at 9pm, but I almost never can seem to get myself to watch it in first-run. Found an interesting method, though, to get myself to watch this season’s episodes in first-run: I record (or try to) CSI: Miami and CSI: NY, and then watch both on Thursday night before the new first run episode of CSI airs (and then watch that episode; an episode of “Joey” normally cuts one of the CSI episodes in half, watch half before and half after). CSI has the actors/characters that I “like” best, but for some reason it is the lowest rated of the three CSI’s. Overall series rating of 4.15 (4.22 for this season’s watched 5 episodes); high mark: 4.73; low: 3.79 (mean/mode/etc. would probably be interesting, but do not have time to create those). still watching, and eventually will watch 5th season on DVD CBS
(Also: seen a lot (relatively speaking) of the early “ER”, but that was before I started keeping a record of ratings, have not seen an episode in a long time, and keep forgetting that it is still on the air; “Alias” - see “24" note (76 episodes seen, 4.28 overall series average; tried to watch 4th season in first-run, stopped after 10th show (worst rated season, by that point, season average of 4.18[b][/b]); “Smallville”: never saw first-run, think I’ve seen a couple of reruns, mostly seen through DVD - I’ve seen 34 episodes, none past the third season (maybe third episode of 3rd season; it’s now in it’s 5th season); overall series average rating of 4.02) - didn’t even realize it was on Thursday now)
Friday
Killer Instinct: Good series. I know that I’ve missed at least 1 episode, maybe 2. It is better than the critics said it would be. Solid show: highest episode rating of 4.37 and lowest of 4.28 (seen 5 episodes, overall rating of 4.31). currently watching FOX
Threshold: Solid opening, slid next week, picked up ground the week after, slid again, so far and so on. Basically the show impressed me when I saw the pilot but no episode since has been outstanding (though some have come close). I had planned to continue to watch this series until it was killed, but they’ve decided to move it (maybe temporarily, I recall when they (Fox, as opposed to CBS) “Temporarily” moved “Wonderfalls” to Thursday nights, then promptly killed it). Not sure if I’ll follow the move to Tuesday nights (November 22nd). Seems to be the death blow to the series, and I’m tired of watching shows I like being killed (then again, “3rd Rock from the Sun”and I believe “Newsradio” and “Just Shoot Me” moved constantly, and managed to stay on the air for a while, and “JAG” jumped networks and stayed on the air for another 8 seasons, point being that I didn’t follow the jumping little ball and missed out on good shows). High rating: 4.35; low: 4.22, overall: 4.28. watching? CBS
Numb3rs: liked the first miniature season (saw 11 or 13 eps, 4.27 average - first season) but they’ve changed something (beyond the actress (who I liked on “Sliders” and “Sports Night”) and I now can’t stand the series (- seen 5 eps, 3.96 overall 2nd season average; overall series average of 4.17 - high mark: 4.34, low mark: 3.40). I’ve slugged through most of this season’s episodes, but I’ve finally decided to drop the series. Dropped. CBS
(No also section, just the fact that “Stargate SG-1" (174 eps seen, overall series average of 4.25; high mark: 4.95 = 9.9 out of 10; low mark: not sure, but I’ll just note that there have been a lot more “red” episodes on Stargate than most other shows (“red” = I mark any show that is 4.65 or higher in red, to better pinpoint them when doing searches)), “Monk” (47 episodes seen, 4.18 overall series average), “Battlestar Galactica” (15 episodes seen of old series (3.91 overall old series average), all mini-series episodes seen (overall mini-series average of 4.32), and 2 episodes seen of new series (new series overall average of 3.88[b][/b]), and “Stargate: Atlantis” (4 eps seen, overall average of 4.09) tended to be on Friday nights, - only “Monk” will I see in first-run, whenever it returns, if it does; Really liked the mini-series that lead to the new “Battlestar Galactica” series, but can’t stand the new series (the genius constantly talking to himself was very off-putting); Something about “Stargate: Atlantis” failed to spark an interest in me for the series, though I plan on seeing at least the first disc of the first season through Netflix, to confirm my beliefs; “Stargate SG-1" is one of my favorite television shows of all time, but I didn’t have Showtime when the series first started, so I’ve mostly watched the series through DVDs, of which I own every season (and a couple extra discs from season 1, as that was the method the DVD distributor first distributed the series).
So, in conclusion:
Currently still watching:
ABC: 00 shows (dropped “Invasion”)
CBS: 10 Shows
FOX: 01 show
HBO: 01 show
NBC: 02 shows
UPN: 00 shows
WB: 02 shows
