The fall sitcom lineup will have you laughing at The Office and telling stories about How I Met Your Mother. You'll be talking to Chuck at The Office and discussing your Glee over the Big Bang Theory. From Modern Family's to Family Guy's, the Courtesy Wave presents the 2010 Fall Sitcom lineup. I've also provided a rating of 1 to 4 stars. 4 stars is a must watch, find time to DVR or adjust your schedule. 3 stars is a pretty good show, worth watching most episodes. 2 stars is a hit or miss, not a necessary DVR, but if on and convenient, worth a shot. 1 star is something you want to miss, read a book, go for a walk, pull out a coloring book, anything but watch this show.
Family Guy - 8th season
The most politically incorrect TV show ever made. Family Guy pushes the boundaries on each episode of current events and its hilarious. If a non-animated show tried to do this, they will be cancelled immediately. However, if you put aside your own PC morals, this show is a guarantee laugh. TCW Rating - ****
Two and a Half Men - 8th
8th season? That's what I thought when I read the show is still going on. I was never thrilled by Charlie Sheen the movie actor, and nor am I and many others by the the TV version. Maybe its just too cute for this guy, but I'm not buying it, the jokes are too predictable and the boy is annoying, there I said it. Actually the best Jon Cryer and Charlie Sheen same screen presence can be found in the parody movie Hot Shots, which is not sayin a lot. TCW Rating - *
The Office - 7th
A powerhouse sitcom already up there with the ranks of Seinfeld, Mash, and Friends, the U.S. version, adapted from the original British has been wildly successful and funny. This will be Steve Carell's last season however and question marks remain on how the show will continue if at all after this season. But the story lines remain funny and creative and boast an ensemble cast all worthy of their own story lines. Michael, Dwight, Jim, Pam, Andy, etc, etc, the Office is already a classic and despite some people's thoughts that the show has lost its edge, the writing and acting is far superior to the alternatives. TCW Rating - ****
How I Met Your Mother - 6th
My girlfriend recently got me hooked on this show after 2 weeks of no cable forced us into a Netflix membership. I know admitting your girlfriend is right is hard at times, but this was an easy acceptance. The show's cast is young and refreshing compared to other similar shows such as the Big Bang Theory. Jason Segal (Forgetting Sarah Marshall), Alyson Hannigan (American Pie), and Neil Patrick Harris (Doogie Howser, MD), provide veteran names and deliver on those too. Josh Radnor is the series protagonist of which the show's premise is based around. A relative unknown, his character is easily relate-able and one you find yourself pulling for. TCW Rating ****
30 Rock - 5th
Tina Fey is brilliant. Arguably the funniest woman on television. Her work on SNL is memorable and she was and is a exceptional writer. The show also stars SNL alum Tracy Morgan and SNL host veteran Alec Baldwin. The acting is very good, although the scripts are off the wall sometimes, its not a show you need to put a lot of thought into. TCW Rating - ****
Big Bang Theory - 4th
The show is about two fictional Caltech geniuses, who live across the hall from an attractive blonde waitress and aspiring actress. The gist of it surrounds comedic geeks bumbling over a woman way out of their league. TCW confession, never seen it. Apparently its up for syndication already, and is probably very popular with the geek crowd, who run this world and are probably keeping it from failing. TCW Rating - **
Chuck - 4th
Am I the only one who thinks 4 seasons is already enough? There are some shows that would be decent 1 time rent comedies and I think Chuck falls under this category. As soon as everyone realized that Chuck is not the average computer guy after he received some weird email from a friend, the show has tried to keep everyone in tuned to the same shock value that we saw from the 1st season. Blah, this will be the last season...I think. TCW Rating - *
Community - 2nd
Joel McHale is hilarious....on the Soup over on that E Network. Maybe I haven't joined the "Community" yet in following this show that centers on McHale, a suspended lawyer who was forced back into school after his college degree is deemed invalid by the state bar association. The series focuses on Jeff's experiences while attending the Greendale Community College in Greendale, Colorado, and the people he meets there. Unfortunately Community also stars Chevy Chase and its not the 1980's. Anything Chase has been in since 1992 has failed. Don't get me wrong, I love Chevy Chase...in the 80's, the 90's and 00's have not been as kind. TCW Rating - **
Glee - 2nd
The wildly popular teens from William McKinley High School have captivated America with their catchy show tunes and melodramatic teenage hormones. Again, I have to thank my girlfriend for dragging me into this one. I can't believe I actually really like this show. The actors are real singers and the series antagonist, Sue Sylvester (Jane Seymour) is spot on hilarious. Don't be afraid or embarrassed to check this one out. TCW Rating ****
Modern Family - 2nd
Well I missed the boat on this one, opting to pass on it last year after an unknown cast and little advertised storyline. Well I watched the premiere this past week and I'm hooked. I'll have to get a better report after a few more shows, but the Gay couple building the princess castle was flat out hilarious. TCW Rating - ***
Mike & Molly - 1st
The series, set in Chicago, follows two overweight people, Mike Biggs, a police officer who wants to shed some pounds, and Molly Flynn, a fourth-grade teacher wanting to embrace her curves, who meet at an Over eaters Anonymous group and become an unlikely pair. Didn't see it, not giving it much to stand on. You can waste your time on this CBS comedy...a network where sitcoms go to die. TCW Rating - *
Outsourced - 1st
Set in a Mumbai, India, call center, where an American novelties company has recently outsourced its order processing, a lone American manages the call center and must explain American popular culture to his employees as he comes to understand Indian culture. As a friend of mine who recently saw it calls it the funniest racist show on television. On right after the Office, the show is looking to capture the same audience on a near same premise. Let's see how this one plays out, will the American audience have its fill with the Office or have enough room to be Outsourced as well? TCW Rating - **
Raising Hope - 1st
A 23-year-old must raise his infant daughter, conceived by a one-night stand, with the help of his flawed family after the baby's mother is given the death sentence and executed. The only thing sadder will be the actors out of work after this 1 and done season. TCW Rating *
Running Wilde - 1st
Will Arnett returns to bring back a little magic from his Arrested Development days. Arnett has a unique comic sense and is an underrated actor. This is his first lead role in a TV series or movie, often providing hilarious supporting roles. Running Wilde is hoping to gain Arnett's loyal following and attract new viewers in the process. It'll also benefit by immediately following the popular Glee series. TCW Rating ***
Shit My Dad Says - 1st
William Shatner is not dead yet! The iconic Star Trek actor keeps finding work the older he gets, in this new series, Shatner is a very opinionated 72-year-old who has been divorced three times. His two adult sons, Henry and Vince, are accustomed to his unsolicited and often politically incorrect rants. When Henry, a struggling writer and blogger (hey that's me!), can no longer afford his rent, he is forced to move back in with Ed, which creates new issues in their tricky father-son relationship. I want to give this one a try, I think it could strike a note with people who love politically incorrectness and can relate to a struggling out of work person. TCW Rating **
There you have it, the Courtesy Wave hopes you get a laugh or two out of a few of these. Remember these are opinions, feel free to form your own and prove me wrong! Happy Fall and Happy Viewing!
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