This is Your Brain. This is Your Brain on GLEE.

There’s really no debate. The boys totally beat the girls. Hands down. And I don’t care how they did it. I’m all about saying no to drugs, but if it’s going to up your performance and help you win sectionals, then in the word’s of Dr. Horrible, “a man’s gotta do what a man’s gotta do.”

Judge for yourself.

The Guys….

The Girls…

I can only imagine the fanatical groups calling Fox today complaining about last night’s pro-drug episode. The school “nurse” is prescribing kids some over the counter drugs that when abused gives you a high that makes life (not to mention your singing and dancing better). I was half way to my local pharmacy last night to pick up some Vitamin D but then decided that maybe I should wait…at least until my next karaoke night.

Yes, an episode about high school kids abusing drugs that didn’t come with a PSA anti-drug tag at the end. Thank you! In fact, the most vocal anti-drug advocate of the episode, Rachel, also ended up taking the D. She’s not afraid to do what it takes when a competition is on the line. She didn’t’ want to be F-Rod or A-Rod, but she saw the edge the guys had while on the drugs and decided to try it for herself. It worked. Sorry, I’m not advocating illegal drug use, but there’s no denying it worked. I’m just saying.

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Jim & Pam are Getting Married – THE OFFICE Wedding

Somebody, somebody, somebody, somebody, somebody’s getting married.

It’s time to put on those fancy dresses and those dapper suits.  Jim Halpert and Pam Beesly are getting married today. It’s odd yet quite pleasing to be able to write those words.  In the world of television, it’s not often that our favorite couples get their happily ever after.  But in this case one of the best TV love stories of all time also happens to be one of the most realistic.

It took four years for Jim and Pam to make it to the alter.  But those four years were well spent.  They allowed the couple to form the strongest of friendships. The years gave each of these characters to grow as individuals. The years also allowed the couple to realize that despite others that have come in and out of their lives, they are happiest, and at their best when they are together. It took them awhile to get to the place where things were right to move forward, but ever since Jim burst into the conference room to ask Pam out on a date, the two have never wavered and never looked back.

In the beginning there was Roy. Then there was Stamford and Karen.  But when Jim and Pam finally got together there was no more drama.  Yes, they were separated when Pam left to give her dream a shot in New York, but there was never any doubt that they would make it. We have the writers to thank for that.  They could have easily dragged the couple along the route of most TV twosomes, breaking up, getting back together, always navigating obstacles, and the audience would have been along for the ride.  But it would be disingenuous to their relationship.  In real life sometimes two people that are meant to be actually find each other, fall in love and that’s that.

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TOP CHEF: Dinner Party

Surprise! I know Kath told you that I wouldn’t be able to do the recap and she was going to take over, but Comcast OnDemand got Top Chef up SHOCKINGLY fast, so I woke up early and watched it. And since Kath has a ton of shows on her Wednesday TV plate, this worked out. Yay! I would have hated for my first week not doing TC to be the week Michael Voltaggio was in the bottom!

I’ve gotta say, this was a weird week. And I feel like it definitely played with my emotions, as Top Chef starts to do around this time in the season. And there was just so much … what is the word I’m looking for here? So much douchitude. Yes, that’s it. And since douchitude is one of my favorite subjects, let’s start there!

First of all, with a surprise display of douchebaggery, we have Bryan Voltaggio. I didn’t really see that one coming, and in his defense, I think he was just upset and stressed out for Michael. But I am NOT COOL with him yelling at my Kevin! Poor guy—I think Kevin was just trying to make conversation and Bryan didn’t want to talk about it, and that’s fine, especially saying, “I don’t really want to talk about it since it’s not my food.” But when Bryan took it to the next level with, “Did YOU try the food? Then don’t talk about it,” or whatever, I was shocked with how vitriolic it was. (See, I know real words too, not just made up ones with “douche” as a prefix/root word.) And I think Kevin was too, because he didn’t say anything negative about the food, at least that I heard. And honestly, adults being scolded like they’re children is one of my absolute skin-crawliest pet peeves. I HATE it. So I still have respect for Bryan as a chef, but my respect for him as a person went down a little bit.

Secondly, with an extremely USUAL display of douchiness, was Mike Isabella. Good god, he sucks. And not as a chef, really—he’s inconsistent as a chef, yes, but he sucks as a person. Could he have been any worse of a sport about being paired with Robin? Doubtful. His skeevy talking heads annoyed me every time, and how he refused to let Robin do anything or acknowledge her work at all. It was so unprofessional. But for me, his capital offense was during that little vignette at commercial time, where Robin wouldn’t shut up. And I’ve said before, I GET IT. I know people like Robin whose every thought comes out of their mouths and it is ridiculously annoying. I’d be annoyed too. But don’t sit in the corner and WATCH as your partner cleans up THE ENTIRE MESS BY HERSELF, you ass!

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Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Thursday, October 8, 2009

Jim and Pam are getting married. Tonight. I can’t even pretend to care about anything else today. I’ll be catching up on Thursday night TV well into the weekend. I have a feeling this hour long episode of THE OFFICE will require more than one viewing tonight. I can’t wait!

But alas, there is other TV to talk about besides THE OFFICE. Good TV too. We’ve got new episode of THE VAMPIRE DIARIES, SUPERNATURAL, GREY’S ANATOMY, FRINGE and more. All that paired with the wedding sounds pretty darn perfect if you ask me. And next week marks the return of 30 ROCK, so it just keeps getting better and better.

Programming note: Just a reminder that COMMUNITY moves to its new time at 8/7c starting tonight.

So much to watch tonight. But before we get there, it’s time for YOU to tell me what you’ll be watching and DVRing tonight.

Flash Forward | 8pm on ABC
“137 Sekunden”
An imprisoned Nazi claims to have knowledge about the blackouts; Demetri receives an anonymous tip about the future; Aaron tries to get approval to have his daughter’s body exhumed.

Bones | 8pm on CBS
“The Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood”
When human remains are found at a neighborhood block party, scandals and suburban politics give many people a motive; Booth’s son tries to find a girlfriend for his father.

Survivor: Samoa | 8pm on CBS
“Hungry for a Win”
A tribe member makes a stunning revelation; one determined castaway’s game may change; Russell considers outing one of his allies.

Community | 8:00pm on NBC
“Social Psychology”
Shirley and Jeff bond by gossiping about Britta’s boyfriend; Annie recruits Abed and Troy as test subjects for professor Duncan’s psychology research team.

(The rest of Thursday night’s lineup is after the jump)

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SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE….Vegas Week

Thousands auditioned but only 152 dancers made it Las Vegas.  One by one they will be sent home until only the top 20 dancers are standing. These 20 will compete this season for your votes with one being named America’s Favorite Dancer!

Welcome to Vegas Week!

Your Vegas Week judges are: Tyce Diorio, Mia Michaels, Adam Shankman, Debbie Allen, Mary Murphy and Nigel Lythgoe.

Vegas Week started off with each of the dancer’s performing a solo in their own style. The judges didn’t provide any critique but the performances were being carefully watched.  After each group of ten solos the judges conferred, and if a dancer received three or more votes they moved on. If not, it was the end of Vegas Week for them.

I suppose if you are a true dancer then you are used to rejection and heartache, but I can’t imagine making it through the hometown auditions and all the way to Vegas only to be cut after one short performance. Devastating. I couldn’t take that stress.  It’s why I decided to kill the dream and stopped dancing. Right…yup.

A familiar face was the first one to take the stage. Nathan Trasoras blew the judges away during his Season 5 audition.  Unfortunately he wasn’t old enough to compete, but that didn’t stop the judges from giving him a ticket straight through to Vegas…for Season 6. Once again he was fantastic. And once again I had to remind myself that I’m technically old enough to be his mother (I would have been Lifetime movie young, but it’s still possible.  Oh the jailbait that SYTYCD dangles in front of my eyes each season).

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GLEE Spoilers: A Musical Mashup Sneak Peek

If you follow me on Twitter then you know I’ve been quite vocal about how many spoilers and how much info Fox has been leaking in an effort to promote GLEE. It was frustrating to see them leak all the musical numbers and best parts from each episode online.  I likened it to going to a movie only to find out that all the best scenes were in the trailer.

I’m not anti-spoilers, but there has to be a balance.

I’m sure I didn’t have anything to do with it, but the crazy amount of spoilers have really let up over the past two weeks.  Nice. Well done. Hopefully Fox and the people behind the online promotion for GLEE have found that balance.

But again, spoilers are out there, and on special occasions I don’t mind sharing them with you.  Of course I must that I think that you should avoid watching the video below, a musical number from tonight’s episode. Trust me, you’ll enjoy GLEE much more if you chose to stay clear from the “play” button.

So as not to tempt you, I’ll put the video after the jump.
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HOUSE: The Tyrant

James Earl Jones is an imposing figure, and his guest appearance on House was bound to be more impactful than a lesser known actor. The story of President DiBala altered the formulaic presentation of the show, foreshadowing personal & professional struggles ahead for Princeton Plainsboro’s staff.

Before I dive into the key story arcs, let me say two things. First, it took me almost half the episode to believe that Mr. Jones was portraying a cruel, calculating dictator. I was distracted by the thought that his entire story was a series of deleted scenes from “Coming to America,” hoping that any moment could bring a cameo by Arsenio Hall or the rose-carrying servants who would administer the royal sponge bath! Second, Cuddy’s decree that House avoid patient contact denied the audience a showdown between Hugh Laurie and the voice of Darth Vader. Was it too much to ask for House to “accidentally” sneak into DiBala’s room while grabbing a cup of coffee. After all, breaking and entering is one of House’s most cherished hobbies.

Based on last week’s teaser trailer, I assumed that this story would focus on House’s relationship with Foreman. With House’s medical license still pending in bureaucratic limbo, it was logical that his understudy would continue to assert his new authority, leading to a series of tense squabbles. Wisely, the creative team allowed that tension to boil temporarily, but tabled it for later episodes. Season Six is shaping up as a year of transition, and Foreman’s journey is paramount to that end result.

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About Last Night…SYTYCD, THE GOOD WIFE, NCIS, THE BIGGEST LOSER

Today is one of those days where I’m going to turn it over to YOU!  I was quite the busy gal with our live chat last night and wasn’t able to watch all the TV I wanted to. My DVR is quite angry at me.

But just because I didn’t watch it doesn’t mean you didn’t.  Since GMMR is for all us, I wanted to give you guys the opportunity to talk about your favorite Tuesday night shows.  You never know, you might connect with other GMMRers who also love your shows, or you might just get a few new people watching.

I did manage to watch SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE last night.  There were some really fantastic auditions.  That little blonde Eastern European ballroom dancers was brazilliant! She kind of looked 40 with all that makeup, but did you see her spins?  She brought Mary to tears (although I don’t think it’s all that hard to do).  A lot of great stand out performances.  So excited to see Vegas Week tonight.

Last week I found out that many of you are fans of NCIS and NCIS: LA. You know me, I’m not one for procedurals, but I did record NCIS: LA last night based on your suggestions.  I don’t think you’ll ever get me watching NCIS, but the LA version has Chris O’Donnell..and I love me some Chris O’Donnell.  How was last night’s episode?  Any good?

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Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Guys – I love Wednesdays! I woke up this morning with a little extra pep in my step thinking about the great TV we have ahead of us tonight. If it were just SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE I would be happy enough, but with GLEE and MODERN FAMILY on the schedule, it’s a great night for TV.

And It must be pointed out that little Abigail Breslin is going to be CHELSEA LATELY tonight. Um, have her people and/or parents ever seen this show? It’s not really PG. Should be interesting.

If you have the time, I would love for you to let me know which Wednesday night show’s you’ll be watching.  Let us know what you like about these shows.  Maybe YOU can convince others to give it a shot.

After all this, the least you could do is tell me what shows YOU will be watching tonight!

Hank | 8pm on ABC
“Yard Sale”
Anxious to get back into the entrepreneurial game, Hank starts small…by organizing a neighborhood yard sale.

So You Think You Can Dance | 8pm on Fox
“Vegas Weeks”
It’s Vegas Week. All those that made it to the semi-finals will have to make it through the grueling Vegas week if they want a shot at being in the Top 20.

Mercy | 8pm on NBC
“Hope You’re Good, Smiley Face”
Determined Veronica tries to save the sole survivor of a horrific nightclub fire; Chloe seeks her co-workers’ respect and the affections of a workplace crush; Sonia butts heads with an energetic new female doctor; Dr. Harris romances a mysterious beauty.

The New Adventures of Old Christine | 8pm on CBS
“The Mole”
After discovering a suspicious mole, Christine panics when she cannot get into a doctor’s office fast enough; Richard decides to move back in with New Christine.

Gary Unmarried | 8:30pm on CBS
“Gary’s Demo”
Desperate to become a radio sportscaster, Gary tries to get Sasha to listen to his demo tape; Louise finds a way to protect Tom from a bully.

(More of tonight’s lineup after the jump)
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Sneak Peek at FRINGE – The Return of William Bell

FRINGE fanatics, check out a sneak peek of this week’s FRINGE. It’s the return of Leonard Nimoy as William Bell. Are you ready?

Chat LIVE with John Krasinski from THE OFFICE TONIGHT!

Jim Halpert and Pam Beesly are getting married on Thursday, and we’ve got the groom-to-be right before his big day.  THE OFFICE’s John Krasinski will be chatting LIVE exclusively on GiveMeMyRemote.com on tonight – Tuesday, October 6th at 8pm est/5pm pst.

UPDATE: Thanks to John for hanging out with us tonight. And thanks to all of YOU that participated in tonight’s chat. Over 850 of you took part with more than 1,100 questions/comments logged in during our hour long chat.

We were only scheduled to chat for 30 minutes, but I got a call half way through saying that John wanted to chat with all of you a bit longer. How cool is that? Clearly you made him feel pretty comfortable.

If you missed the chat, there will hopefully be a next time. But you can always replay the entire chat in the box below. Enjoy!

-Kath

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HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER: Robin 101

Students, it’s time to quiet down and get your notepads and pencils ready because class is now in session.

Barney had been single for a very, very long time. He’s not used to being in a relationship.  So can you really blame a guy when he tries to sleepwalk out of his girlfriend’s apartment in the middle of the night?  Or when he looks to avoid dealing with her emotions outside of the bedroom? It’s just what he’s used to.

When Robin questions whether or not Barney is ready for this relationship, it’s Ted that steps up to help a bro out.  Time for a little Robin 101. His plan to save Robarney: teach Barney to be a better boyfriend. As Robin’s ex-boyfriend, Ted is chock-full of information as to what Robin finds important in a mate as well as things she cannot tolerate.

When Robin started to notice that Barney was being highly attentive – sending flowers and bringing breakfast in bed. She came to a very logical conclusion – Barney was cheating on her.

Of course he’s not. And despite his protests to Ted, the very fact that Barney would attend Robin 101 and take such diligent notes really shows how truly in this relationship he is.  He doesn’t want to lose her and he’ll do what it takes to keep her.

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CASTLE: Inventing the Girl

Setting: It’s New York Fashion Week, and a beautiful model and her boytoy run into a fountain. Once the water stops, they discover a female body strewn atop the lights.

Cause of death: Stabbing; perhaps a botched robbery. Insert Castle’s 15-second rundown of who the victim actually is: a model since she’s thin and has way too much eye makeup. And hello, it’s the middle of Fashion Week! Come on Beckett, pay attention!

Flash forward to Beckett and Castle backstage at a (fake) high-fashion designer Teddy Farrow, questioning the designer, an older British gentleman with perfectly messy blonde hair. While the designer naively asks for the gown the model victim was wearing back — after all, in fashion one-of-a-kind pieces are worth more than a person’s life — we get a glimpse into Castle’s social life, maybe even a random hookup after one of his nights on the town. Her name? Rina, a twentysomething model who Castle met before .. and they must have shared some unforgettable memories (at least for her). But the question remains: What sort of insight will she bring to the case, if any? Beckett and Castle then question the model victim’s best friend, Sierra Goodwin, another model dressed in an expensive-looking white wedding dress, and while clearly overly distraught over her loss, she reveals that their victim was married.

Cue to one of the waiting rooms in the precinct. The husband, Travis, a young man with tossled blonde locks and clad in a plaid shirt, brown jacket and pants to give off the idea that he is an average Joe, airs his frustration to the pseudo partners. Subtly commenting on the lack of police precaution when it comes to seemingly low-level crimes, such as stalking (as it does at this point in the episode), Beckett and the team (including Ryan and Esposito) look into an overzealous fan bordering on creepy stalker as a possible suspect. Speaking to the vic’s character, she was just an innocent, simple girl who was too naive for a big, bad city like New York.

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Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Tuesday, October 6, 2009

If you’re reading this I guess it means you survived Monday night TV. I know for many of you, Tuesday is just as busy. My advice? Drink plenty of fluids and eat your veggies. It’s fuel for another big night of TV.

By now you’ve probably heard that we’ve got a special treat for fans of THE OFFICE tonight. John Krasinski will be stopping by GMMR at 8pm EST for a LIVE chat. I hope you’ll be able to join
us. I’m already a bundle of nervous energy, but I know it will be great! To set a reminder for the chat, click here: John Krasinski Live Chat.

But we’re here to talk about Tuesday night TV, so let’s take a look.

The Biggest Loser | 8pm on NBC
“Episode 4”
A medical condition sidelines one contestant; the contestants learn how to make healthy choices when eating out; the contestants take part in a difficult challenge that tests their endurance.

90210 | 8pm on The CW
“Environment Factors”
Naomi’s test scores may not be high enough for her to get into CU; Adrianna’s growing feelings for Teddy create an awkward situation; Silver runs into her mother..

NCIS | 8pm on CBS
“The Inside Man”
The team takes a second look into a lieutenant’s death after the blogger who accused them of a cover-up turns up dead.

So You Think You Can Dance | 9pm on Fox
“Auditions”
Dancers from across the country audition in hopes of impressing the judges. [GMMR: Is it me or is it taking forever to get to Vegas? Bring it on, people.]

NCIS: Los Angeles | 9pm on CBS
“Predator”
The team must find a missing unmanned aerial vehicle, taken during a training exercise, before the deadly missile it’s carrying is released

(More of tonight’s TV spotlight after the jump)

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DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES: Being Alive

Can I start by saying how relieved I am that Julie seems to be on the mend? I missed her last season and I’m glad she seems to be sticking around for the whole season. And most likely playing a major part in the mystery about who exactly strangled her. It also seems like Julie is entangled in the Bowen family mystery. My guess is that the boy she told Lynette about is Danny Bowen. I’m not convinced that he’s the one who strangled her though; that seems a little too obvious to me especially since he was arrested at the end of tonight’s episode. Now for something that I’ve been wondering about since last week; exactly how old is Danny? I assumed he was in his late teens and that makes any relationship with Julie inappropriate since I thought Julie was around 23-25? And if Danny is that old, his relationship with Anna is inappropriate since she’s in her teens. The five-year jump still has me confused as far as ages go so leave your thoughts below.

I’m enjoying Katherine as a woman on the verge. Her statement to Orson about Mike making a pass was ridiculous but Orson’s disbelieving reaction was hilarious. I think Katherine’s about to get a lot more crazy and I can’t wait.

Lynette’s confession about her pregnancy to Susan was moving. Her admittance that she wasn’t sure she wanted these babies was what she needed be able to realize that she did want them. Susan’s understanding even with Julie in the hospital showed how good of friends they are.

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