What to Watch…Monday, March 17, 2008

Happy Neil Patrick Harry Day St. Patrick’s Day to my fellow Irish lads and lasses. It’s not often that I wake up on a Monday morning so enthusiastic to start the day. But there’s a lot to be happy about today.

First I don’t have to get up and go to work because I’m on vacation in L.A. (that and I am currently between jobs and wouldn’t have a job to go to anyway). Second, I’m looking forward to spending some time over at Warner Bros today – meeting a friend for lunch to discuss a little TV scoop and then heading over to talk the walking dead with our friends over at PUSHING DAISIES.

You’d think that would be enough, but on top of all of that tonight marks the return of two of my favorite shows: HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER and THE BIG BANG THEORY. Yup, both shows are back with the first new episodes since before the WGA strike. It’s going to be (wait for it…wait for it)…and continue to wait until Barney Stinson is back at 8pm tonight. (Oh yeah, don’t forget that HIMYM and THE BIG BANG THEORY have switched time slots). Oh happy day.

ABC also has a big night ahead with the premieres of both DANCING WITH THE REJECTS STARS and THE BACHELOR. All this and me without a TiVo.

Get excited with me people!

The Big Bang Theory | 8pm on CBS | NEW!!
“The Cooper-Hofstadter Polarization”
Sheldon and Leonard are asked to a physics conference to present their work together, but that leads to a feud because Sheldon’s too arrogant to share the honor. Penny does her best to mediate, but only makes things worse.Check out a clip from tonight’s episode…

How I Met Your Mother | 8:30pm on CBS | NEW!!
“No Tomorrow”
Ted decides to live life like Barney on St. Patrick’s Day, which probably involves activities that would make a saint blush. Ashlee: Vanessa Minnillo. Mary: Arielle Vandenberg. Stephanie: Mieko Hillman. Bouncer: Terrell Lee.Annnnnnd scene…

Canterbury’s Law| 8pm on Fox
“Baggage”
Elizabeth is wary of her client, an accused murderer (Pruitt Taylor Vince) who claims he can communicate with the dead, but she’s convinced of his abilities after he shares information about her missing son.

New Amsterdam |9pm on Fox
“Honor”
A pair of brutal sexual assaults—one resulting in murder—remind Amsterdam of events he witnessed while working for a wealthy landowner in the 19th century. Meanwhile, Amsterdam gets better acquainted with Sara.

Dancing with the Stars | 8pm on ABC | Season Premiere
The sixth-season opener features the six male contestants: Adam Carolla, Cristian de la Fuente, Steve Guttenberg, Mario, Penn Jillette and Jason Taylor.I’m rooting for Carolla and the Guttes!! Although I probably won’t watch at all, who are we kidding.

The Bachelor | 9:30pm on ABC | Season Premiere
As the dating series returns for its 12th season, bachelor Matt Grant, a 27-year-old British financier, moves into his digs in Malibu, Cal., and meets his 25 would-be soul mates, 10 of whom won’t make it to Week 2.

Also playing…

• Kyle XY | 8pm on ABC Family
• Two and a Half Men | 9pm on CBS
• Paradise Hotel 2 | 9pm on MyNetworkTV
• The New Adventures of Old Christine | 9:30pm on CBS

Hot damn there is a lot of TV to choose from tonight. I know I ask this almost everyday, but I’m really interested to know…what will YOU be watching?