Modern Family – Pilot (S01E01)

September 22, 2009 by yawgurt
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ABC

If you didn’t see Modern Family last night and you’re reading this review of the episode, stop.  Go watch it, then come back.  This show is officially my favourite new comedy of the year.  And, it’s all because of one scene.  Seriously, if you didn’t see it, go watch it now.  The rest of you, follow me.

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The Big Bang Theory: The Bad Fish Paradigm (S02E01)

September 22, 2008 by yawgurt
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CBS

Tonight was the official return of TV for me. Until the big shows come out, it’s just a warm-up for the main event.  First up tonight was The Big Bang Theory’s second season launch.

And let me get this out of the way immediately.  The whole Penny & Leoanard idea is just wrong.  It makes me cringe because those two have no chemistry and no business being together.  Leonard pining for Penny seemed more appropriate and worked well within the show.  To me, Penny should have not have been pushed as a love interest but just as a foil …