PARENTHOOD: Should Adam and Kristina Let Haddie Date Alex?

The kickass Michael B. Jordan of THE WIRE, FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS and ALL MY CHILDREN fame, has joined PARENTHOOD and is doing a stand up job playing Alex, the responsible recovering alcoholic who manages the soup kitchen where Haddie Braverman volunteers. The love story between the unlikely pairing has built nicely as of late, despite the roadblock Adam and Kristina Braverman attempted to erect this week.

Though Adam and Kristina were more than impressed with Alex and how he’s managed to pull himself out of the most dire of circumstances, his maturity level seemed just a bit too much for their 16-year-old daughter.

Can’t say I don’t understand their concerns. The kid, well, isn’t really a kid, having been emancipated and living on his own since he was Haddie’s age.

Still, I knew their decision to ban Haddie from seeing Alex was never going to work. What universe are they inhabiting that they don’t realize she’s far too old for them to control whom she does and doesn’t see. Did they completely miss the BEVERLY HILLS, 90210 Brenda-Jim Walsh-Dylan debacle of 1991?!

Maybe the two should’ve, instead, just calmly expressed their fears to Haddie. And to Alex, for that matter. Perhaps they could’ve set some ground rules, such as Haddie is not allowed to go to his apartment. Alex seems so darn respectful, I actually think he would abide by the Braverman’s requests even if Haddie is resistant to them.

But, hey, that’s just me. I’m no one’s parent. What do I know…

What do you guys think?

Vote here and weigh in with your opinions in the comment section.

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The Vampire Diaries | 8pm on The CW

Klaus uses violence to convey that no one will be safe until he gets his family back; Tyler tries to cope with recent changes; Alaric meets a beautiful doctor (Torrey DeVitto) who is intrigued by his ability to heal.

DETROIT 187’s Erin Cummings and Natalie Martinez Preview ‘Ice Man/Malibu’

Anyone watching DETROIT 1-8-7? You should be. Things are getting good.

In fact, some really big things are going down in the next few episodes. In honor of the major episodes, I hit up the Detroit set to get the scoop from stars Erin Cummings (Dr. Ward) and Natalie Martinez (Sanchez) about tonight’s episode “Ice Man/Malibu”…

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V: Scott Wolf, Joel Gretsch and Charles Mesure Tease Season 2

It’s been a long break between seasons, but the torturous wait is finally over: V is back!

Red sky, alien babies, alliances, and some serious mommy issues — the solid season premiere has it all.

I don’t want to spoil too much for you guys, so how about I let V leading men Scott Wolf (Chad), Joel Gretsch (Father Jack) and Charles Mesure (Hobbes) spill instead?

I tracked down the guys on the Vancouver set to get their teases about what’s going down in season two…

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Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Tuesday, January 4, 2011

I thought Christmas was over, but maybe not since the presents keep on coming.  Today’s gifts include the return of PARENTHOOD, a brand new dance show from Paula Abdul, the burn off episodes of CAPRICA, and an update on the TEEN MOMS. I’m so spoiled.

Check out some highlights from tonight’s TV lineup. Anything looking good to you?  Tell me about it.

The Biggest Loser | 8pm on NBC | Season Premiere
“Couples”
Twenty-two contestants, composed of 11 pairs of family and friends, get the choice of working out with Bob and Gillian or with two unknown trainers at a separate location.

Caprica | 6-11pm on Syfy | Series Finale
“Blowback”; “Dirteaters”; “The Heavens Will Rise”; “Here Be Dragons”; “Apotheosis”
The Graystones search New Cap City for Zoe, while Lacy uncovers a mystery about the Cylons. Clarice learns the truth about Amanda. [GMMR: If you’re a fan of CAPRICA, be sure to tune is as Syfy airs these final hours.]

No Ordinary Family | 8pm on ABC
“No Ordinary Friends”
Jim starts to become suspicious of his new friends Dave and Michelle; Daphne runs for student council president; Katie shares a secret with Stephanie.

V | 9pm on ABC | Mid-Season Premiere
“Red Rain”
The aliens keep Ryan in isolation on the mothership so Anna can experiment on his baby; Chad wants to fight with the Fifth Column; Erica seeks out a scientist who can explain Red Sky.

Parenthood | 10pm on NBC
“Damage Control”
Crosby struggles to teach Jabbar to clean his room; Zeek catches Drew drinking beer; Alex has dinner with Haddie’s family; and Joel and Julia discuss death with Sydney.

Glory Daze | 10pm on TBS
“Shamrock You Like a Hurricane”
The boys set out to redeem themselves as heroes after an incident with a rival school leaves them embarrassed and the object of ridicule

Detroit 1-8-7 | 10pm on ABC
“Ice Man/Malibu”
The squad investigates the murder of a movie star who had been filming in the city; a young homeless man is found encased in ice in a shantytown.

Also playing…

• Million Dollar Money Drop | 9pm on Fox: Contestants answer questions in hope of winning $1 million.
• 16 and Pregnant: Where are they now? | 10pm on MTV: Catching up with the mothers from the first two seasons.

What will YOU be watching tonight? What are your Watch/DVR priorities? This is important business. Chime in below.

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Live to Dance | 8pm on ABC

Series Premiere: A dance contest in which 18 dance acts compete for a $500,000 prize begins with auditions in New York and Los Angeles.

THE BACHELOR Season 15: First Impressions

Another season of THE BACHELOR, another hot mess.

Oy.

Ladies, have some control over yourself.

Slapping Brad? Not cool. Grabbing his butt five seconds after meeting him? Ew. Waxing him? Creepy.

Bringing him food or serenading him? That’s okay.

Also, ladies, wearing dresses that are barely the length of oversized shirts? Skanky. If it looks like you’re at risk for showing your crotch on national television, maybe it’s time to make your dress a few inches longer, mmkay?

So what else went down in THE BACHELOR season premiere?

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CASTLE: Beckett Meets Her Match

CASTLE is back tonight!

Laura Prepon guest stars as Natalie Rhodes, the actress playing Nikki Heat — the character based on Beckett — in the upcoming movie adaptation of Castle’s book “Heat Wave.” And much like Castle, Natalie feels like the best way to get the feel of the character is to shadow Beckett.

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Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Monday, January 3, 2011

Happy New Year! Can you believe it’s 2011?! Very exciting stuff. All of us at Give Me My Remote.com are thrilled to be back at work as we get ready for a great January.

Some of your Monday night favorites have new episodes scheduled tonight. So if you’ve missed those sassy PRETTY LITTLE LIARS, the classy ladies of THE BACHELOR, the frat guys and sorority sisters over on GREEK, or hanging at McClaren’s with the HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER gang, then you are in luck because they all return this evening.

Check out the highlights from tonight’s TV lineup. Let us know what YOU will be watching on the first Monday of 2011…

How I Met Your Mother | 8pm on CBS
“Bad News”
Marshall and Lily see a fertility specialist when they fear they’ll never be able to have a baby; and Robin begins a new job.

The Bachelor | 8pm on ABC |  Season Premiere
“Brad Meets the Ladies”
Brad Womack must face the two women he rejected at the end of his first stint on the show; the bachelor selects a group of 20 women from a pool of 30.

Pretty Little Liars | 8pm on ABC Family | Mid-Season Premiere
“Moments Later”
Hanna is taken to the hospital in the wake of the hit-and-run, and her friends lean on each other and retrace everything that’s happened to them since “A” entered their lives.

Greek | 9pm on ABC Family | Mid-Season Premiere
“Defending Your Honor”
In the fourth-season opener, Casey and Evan enter law school while Ashleigh struggles with starting her career in New York City. Elsewhere, Rebecca begins her tenure as ZBZ president; and Rusty tries to get Cappie to step down as president of KT.

Castle | 10pm on ABC
“Nikki Heat”
When Castle’s novel “Heat Wave” becomes a movie, actress Natalie Rhodes (guest star Laura Prepon, THAT 70’s SHOW) accepts Beckett’s invitation to visit and learn about the character she will play; Natalie observes Castle and Beckett’s investigation of the murder of a matchmaker.

Hawaii Five-0 | 10pm on CBS
“Ke Kinohi”
McGarrett’s sister is kidnapped and the investigation uncovers new clues about his mother’s murder, which include possible ties to the Japanese mafia.

Also playing…

• Rules of Engagement | 8:30pm on CBS: Jeff wants to make a change after learning that a man is giving Audrey pilates lessons at home; Adam tells Jennifer about his football past

• Two and a Half Men | 9pm on CBS: Alan feels paranoid when Lyndsey becomes friendly with Charlie

• The Craigslist Killer | 9pm onLifetime: Police suspect medical student Philip Markoff of murdering a young woman at a Boston hotel. Starring Jake McDorman (GREEK), Billy Baldwin, Agnes Bruckner

• Mike & Molly | 9:30pm on CBS: Mike’s mom and Molly argue about who can take better care of him when he gets ill.

• It’s Always Sunny in Philadephia | 9pm on Comedy Central: Mac pulls out the big guns to protect the sanctity of marriage, while the rest of the gang reap the rewards of marital bliss.

What will YOU be watching? What are your Watch/DVR priorities. This is important business. Chime in below!

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PRETTY LITTLE LIARS’ Ashley Benson Talks Mid Season Premiere, Major Secrets Revealed

Hanna is alive, my friends.

Ashley Benson, the babe behind your favorite PLL blonde, tells Give Me My Remote that Hanna will survive the hit-and-run accident we saw in last year’s midseason finale.

But does Hanna know who ‘A’ is? Will we be surprised to hear who she IDs? And what’s up with that picture of Alison at her hospital bedside?

Ashley spills in our video interview with her, just after the jump.

So be sure to watch that, as well as tonight’s midseason premiere, because major secrets are being revealed.

Mr. Fitz’ relationship with Aria? Emily’s sexuality? A quiet admirer of one of our girls?

Mhmm, it’s all coming out.

Enjoy…

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GREEK: Will Graduation Break Up the Crew? Amber Stevens Spills on the New Season!

When GREEK returns this Monday, January 3rd, we’ll find all of our CRU favorites at graduation.

And as Dean Bowman (Alan Ruck) delivers the commencement speech, you’ll realize that not much has changed since we last saw the crew.

Evan and Rebecca are still going strong. Cappie and Case, not so much. In fact, the two aren’t even on speaking terms.

Cut to three months later… The summer is waning, Casey’s move to D.C. (where she’ll start GW Law School) is looming and Cappie is returning from a road trip.

But a reconciliation for C&C is not exactly item number one on Ms. Cartwright’s ‘To Do’ list. Why? Because her rejection from CRU Law isn’t adding up. And it seems that a less-than-glowing recommendation letter from a certain someone is responsible.

How will she handle it, especially with her BFF Ashleigh all the way in New York, working for Faith Flowers?

Tune in tonight to see.

But first, spend some one-on-one time with our friend Amber Stevens (Ashleigh), who spills on Ash’s NYC employment, as well as her path as the season unfolds…

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THE BACHELOR Season 15 Previews

THE BACHELOR returns on Monday, January 3, and by all appearances, things are going to be crazier than ever.

Season 11’s Brad Womack — who infamously dumped both DeAnna Pappas and Jenni Croft in the finale  — returns to the series with the hopes of finding love. Um, maybe he hasn’t taken a look at THE BACHELOR’s track record for marriages?

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2011 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Favorite TV Characters

As 2011 begins, a few of your favorite television characters have written resolutions for the New Year.

Take a look to see what they plan to do!

THE BIG BANG THEORY’s Howard Wolowitz:
1. Finally get to eighth base. And not just with the Katee Sackhoff in my head. With a real girl…like, I don’t know, my girlfriend, Bernadette.
2. Move out of Ma’s house. But then that would mean she wouldn’t make her famous turbriskefilte for me whenever I wanted. On second thought, I’ll stay.
3. Go shopping for more tight pants, dickies and belt buckles. One can never have enough, you know.

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In Case You Missed It…BONES, CASTLE, WHITE COLLAR and More!

We’re ringing in the new year at Give Me My Remote, and what does that mean?

Looking back at the awesomeness of 2010, of course!

It’s the holiday season, so we’re here to catch you up on what you missed while you were noshing on leftovers or nursing your New Year’s hangover…

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Season 25: Oprah Behind the Scenes | 8pm on OWN

Go behind the scenes of the 25th and final season of The Oprah Winfrey show. In the first two episodes, see what goes into planning Oprah’s 25th season premiere. Then, technical difficulties and a producer spat on location complicate matters.

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