I began my Sunday with the San Francisco 49ers vs. Dallas Cowboys football game.  Watching the Cowboys win and then watching ESPN and the NFL Network for scores and updates.

I then went to Bravo.com to catch the final two episodes of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta”.  In the final episode, Lisa brings everyone together to air out their squabbles and it looks like everything’s good and everyone became friends again.  But obviously it didn’t happen.  So, for those who saw clips of the reunion show…looks like the gloves are off and almost near catfights.  Evidently, these ladies didn’t end their squabbles in that last episode.

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But the main thing that I wanted to watch tonight was “24:Redemption” 2-hour special.  All I can say is WOW!

Although the season starts in January, the special episode of season 7, episode 1 features Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland) takes place in Africa.  Jack is staying with an old friend who is taking care of orphaned children but with the instability of Africa and certain rebel groups kidnapping children to join and making them soldiers, this time it seems someone in the US government is working and funding with one of these groups.

Meanwhile the main story features Jack and his friend Benton trying to protect the children.  With the US embassy closing down and having all Americans evacuate, the rebels are hot after the children and want the Americans dead.

Meanwhile, in the U.S. a transfer of power to a new presidency but it appears the president’s son has a friend who acquired information about the government official who was funding the African rebel group and told him about it.

Therefore, I can see another rotten piece of people working for the government conspiring against the new presidency in this latest season.

Overall, the episode was just fantastic.  I’m not sure how they are going to re-introduce Tony Almeida into this season, especially since he was killed.  But I really enjoy 24 and with Monday nights being a hot night with prime time television with Heroes on NBC, the sitcoms on CBS, Dancing with the Stars on ABC, Gossip Girl on CW….it’s definitely going to be a competitive night.

But I’ve watched “24″ since the beginning and from what I saw of the first episode with “Redemption” and it being so good…I can’t wait for the season to begin.  I’ll definitely be watching it!

Another busy work night but managed to fit in some time to check out the new episode of “SMALLVILLE” (season 8, episode 10) titled “Bride”. This was the big episode that would introduce “Doomsday” to the Smallville Universe.

I love the Doomsday storylines in the comic books and so, I was a little skeptical of how things would be on television since Clark Kent is not necessarily Superman right now but the episode featured the marriage of Chloe and Jimmy.  And sure enough, you get a lot of surprises.  The return of Lana, for those pulling for Clark and Lois to finally get together (my lips are sealed) and of course, Doomsday makes his appearance and starts killing people.

Just to see Clark give Doomsday a major punch but then blocked and thrown across the room was just a surprise.

What a fantastic episode of “Smallville”.  You would think after eight seasons, the storylines would start to wane but things continually get better and better.

Oh, and one more surprise….who is that bald guy watching video of what happened at the wedding held at the Kent barn.  Looks like someone is back…

Had a busy work night reviewing DVD’s, so I was unable to watch a lot of TV on Wednesday night but did manage to check out the latest episode of “GHOST HUNTERS” on Sci-Fi channel and this time, they go to Clovis, California and Salem, Massachusetts.  But the episode in Clovis was just unreal.

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The TAPS team go to the Clovis Sanitarium where there are many reports of supernatural activity and sure enough, the team gets their clearest communication from a spirit with a clear voice.  SCARY!

Man, this show is so scary and if ghost stories peak your interest, you definitely have to check out “GHOST HUNTERS” on Wednesday’s.

That was all that I was able to watch on Wednesday.

I watched the latest “90210″ episode (season 1, episode 11) titled “That Which We Destroy” in which Harry meets his long lost son, Sean, who was given up for adoption.  Of course, he spends so much time with him that adoptive son Dixon starts to get jealous.    And at the end, of course, things may not what they seem with Sean.

Also, the relationship between Kelly and Brenda head South as Brenda really does her best to piss Kelly off. But moreso at the end of the episode when she reveals to Kelly that she’s been a naughty girl.

But what is even more surprising is the news to come from E!’s Kristin Dos Santos that Brenda “may” be killed off in an upcoming interview and that Jason Priestley may be directing the episode.  Hmm…. I guess we will find out in January.

Personally, I was stoked to see Brenda and Kelly both on “90210″ but what is it between these two, especially with Brenda always sabotaging her friendship with Kelly.

As for “Privileged”, have it DVR’d, so will check it out tonight.

That was my TV watching for Tuesday.

I started my Monday of with WWE Raw and with Stephanie and Shane McMahon back, hopefully we can see things changed up for the show.  Especially with the return of John Cena.  First half was pretty good… Cool to see Santino Marella showcase his hip-hop.

Next was MTV’s “The Hills” and in this episode, it was an OK episode.  Heidi’s sister Holly moves in with LC and an interesting squabble between Heidi and Spencer.  Also, Heidi visits her old boss to get her job back.  This is going to be interesting!  Can she keep Spencer away from her worksite as they requested.

But the trailer for next episode is the big one as they take on the rumors that nearly destroyed LC and Audrina’s friendship (rumors were that LC messed around with Audrina’s fling Justin). The aftershow featured Audrina as the special guest.

Then off to CBS for “THE BIG BANG THEORY” for season 2, episode 8 titled “The Lizard-Spock Expansion” which features Leonard messing around with a girl that Howard likes. How will Howard react to his Leonard? Another hilarious episode!

Afterwards, it was “How I Met Your Mother”, season 2, episode 9 titled “Wooo!”. Is Robin trying to be one of those “Wooo!” girls that the friends can’t stand?

Then it was time for “HEROES” for season 3, episode 10 titled “It’s Coming”. Ando saves Hiro from Petrelli but there seems to have been some memory loss as Hiro thinks he’s 10-years old. Meanwhile, Sylar and Elle have some unfinished business and you get to see certain people now aligning with others and choosing sides. I actually enjoyed this episode quite a bit! Especially after last week’s flash back episode which I didn’t care too much for. It’s like the X-Men vs. the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants (for the comic book fans out there).

And then it was time for “My Own Worst Enemy” season 1, episode 5 titled “The Night Train to Moscow” in wich Henry thinking Angie may be a spy. Another cool episode and I’ve been reading a few magazines that are hoping this series doesn’t get canceled. I agree! I hope it doesn’t!

All in all, that was my TV viewing for the day!

Had to work a bit late but was able to catch “90210″ on the CW.  In Season 1, Episode 10 titled “Games People Play”, Naomi found out that Annie is dating her ex-boyfriend Ethan behind her back.  Annie and Ethan still keep their relationship hidden and as a secret.  So, to get Annie back, her revenge is sweet by flying Annie’s ex-boyfriend to Beverly Hills.

Kelly comes back to the show and she is surprised of the developments of Mr. Matthews who was put on administrative leave.  In the last episode, Matthews and an undercover cop (who is posing as a student) were caught making out.  Thus everyone thinks Mr. Matthews is messing around with a student.  So, Kelly is surprised by the developments.

Also, a surprise at the end as Harry’s son (who was given up for adoption) makes a surprising appearance at Annie’s birthday.

All in all, a karma bites you in the ass episode.  But definitely looking forward to the next episode as Brenda reveals a secret to Kelly which is not good news at all.

If anything was surprising was to see Naomi with her permed hair and talking about going out with Annie afterwards for shopping. Next thing you know, Naomi has straight hair and nicely colored. Hmm…

After “90210″ was “Privileged” episode 9 titled “All About Insecurities” as Megan’s best friend comes to visit. But the twins are focusing on their entertainment career and missing their study sessions. Both sister’s grades are slipping.

This is the episode that Lucie Kate Hale (Rose) has her TV singing debut which she has talked about in interviews. It’s great to hear Lucie singing and she has a great voice!

At 10:00 p.m. is “Eli Stone” on ABC. Had to DVR the show as I have to get back to work again. Will check it out later.

But that was my TV show viewing for the night.

My TV watching started at 6:00p.m. for a quick hour of Monday Night Raw which took place in the UK.  Interesting change of events with title changes.  I like the pop that Santino Marella has gotten.  Because he’s one of the most popular to watch on TV, sucks to see him lose his title belt.

On to MTV at 7:00 p.m. for “The Hills”.  For Season 4, Episode 16 titled “Back to New York”, this is an episode that helps set things up for Whitney Port’s upcoming reality TV show on MTV focusing on her life in New York City and working in the fashion industry.  As well as the men she has in her life.

But the interesting part is watching Spencer Pratt confronting Brent of Bolthouse Productions regarding the firing of his girlfriend Heidi.  And Brent not taking crap, really putting Spencer in his place.  Calling him “bad news”.

The Aftershow featured Whitney Port and talking about this episode.

At 8:00 p.m, it was time to switch to CBS for “The Big Bang Theory”.  In Season 2, Episode 7 titled “The Panty Pinata Polarization”, Penny has enough of Sheldon’s rules and decides to see what happens if she pushes Sheldon’s buttons.  Sheldon bans her after her third strike and thus the war is on between Penny and Sheldon.   Another hilarious episode and I swear, this show is my favorite comedy online right now.

At 8:30 on CBS is “How I Met Your Mother”.  In Season 4, Episode 7 titled “Not a Father’s Day”, one of Barney’s one night stands might be pregnant. While Lily and Marshall contemplate having children.  But are any of them ready for a baby?  Another fun episode.

Was totally stoked because the DVD’s for both series are on sale at Target this week.  All three seasons of “How I Met Your Mother” are $14.99 and “The Big Bang Theory” is $19.99.

At 9:00 on NBC was “HEROES”.  In Season 3, Episode 8 titled “Villains”, Hiro is now under the dreamtime and seeing the past in his mind.  We now know why Syler became a killer, we know how the Petrelli father died or who set up the accident for Nathan Petrelli.  We know who Meredith’s brother is and the people who became agents.  Pretty much a setup of what took place months before the first episode of Season 1 of “HEROES”.

The episode definitely tied up some loose ends but at the same time, I felt a little disappointment that everything that has happened was related to other characters.  As if a puppetmaster controlled everyone with the strings.  I was hoping that Syler was that way because he’s psycho.  I did not want to know that he his freakish way was being supported by the agency.  I didn’t like that Meredith and that blue flame villain was her brother and the fact that they worked for the agency.

Why can’t thinks just be left alone without having to be tied to the agency.  It seems that everything is interconnected and why does another Black hero have to die from the show.  Granted, the show has featured many people of different ethnicities and it’s good to see East Asians and South Asians still on the show but the Latinos and Black heroes, tend to get the short end of the stick.  But then again, maybe I was starting to dig another hero with the ability to paint his dreams on the show but to see another just get killed of so easy.

Then at 10:00 on NBC was “My Worst Enemy” which I had to DVR because I had to get back to work.

But that was my Monday night TV talk.

With the Dallas Cowboys on their bye-week, it gave me some time to catch up on a lot of TV episodes that I have DVR’d.

Finally caught up with “My Own Worst Enemy” ep. 3 titled “Hello Henry” starring Christian Slater.  Wow!…  The show is an interesting concept as two different people occupy the same body.  One who is a businessman (Henry Spivey) by day and the other a hard-edged trained agent/killer (Edward Albright) by night.  But in this case, somehow the control to switch the two personas have gone awry as now they switch personas whenever and it’s causing problems for each persona.

In this episode, Henry goes to his friend, a doctor to conduct an x-ray to see if his brain has been implanted.  And sure enough, his friend finds the chip.  But sure enough, when Edward finds out that Henry went to seek a doctor, Edward kills him.    Thus setting up an awkward confrontation by the two personas.  Again, these personas occupy the same body.  That’s what makes this show so unique!

Image linked from the History Channel Website

Another interesting show I caught was a documentary on the History Channel titled “Life After People“. An interesting scientific study of what would happen if humans were eliminated from the planet.  What would happen to the buildings and the animals and so forth.

This was very interesting to watch as they show a progression from 50, 150, 500, 1000 years into the future after humans are gone from the planet.  They show how major cities that are not renovated or kept maintained will simply be destroyed by the elements and how literally cities such as New York, Seattle, Paris would return to its original state of vegetation and streams.

Also, an interesting point made is how history is backed up.  Egyptians and ancient cultures typically used rock or a hard surface to depict their history and has held up for thousands of years.  While in America, we currently look toward’s DVDs or some technology that will not be able to last for thousands of years.  Also, how libraries, since their is no humans to maintain the temperature, mold will literally destroy all books.

I also found the theories of animals to be quite interesting.  Cats would be the major animals (since they spawn like crazy) and would feed on the rats and birds that are all over the planet.  While dogs actually revert back to their old ways as they mate with wolves and thus become wild animals in packs that feast on large animals.

Also, an interesting theory is how animals adjust to certain conditions and habitat.  Would cats be a flying animal by then?  Hmm…

Also, the animals of the sea would grow in population since there are no humans to pollute or capture them for food.

I then caught up with DVR’d episodes of “Ghost Hunters”.  Wow! In these episodes, the group team up with several celebrities.  But one of the interesting situations was during the live episode in which one of the major team member’s collar is pulled. Man, this place is creepy!

Probably catch DVR “Desperate Housewives” and watch George Cloonie’s “LEATHERHEADS” for the night.

My Tuesday TV viewing was quite limited because of the Presidential Elections but I did manage to watch “90210″ and “Privileged” on CW.

In Season 1, Episode 9 titled “Secrets and Lies” for “90210″.  Harry reveals to his children Dixon and Annie that they have a brother who was given up for adoption by Harry’s ex-high school girlfriend.   That his girlfriend happens to be Naomi’s mother who has hired an investigator to find him.

Also, Silver has a party at her home before Kelly arrives back to town.  Annie is having a difficult time with the fact that she and Ethan have to keep their relationship secret and that she must lie to Naomi (Naomi broke up with Ethan just a few weeks prior).

Also featured in this episode was teacher Ryan Matthews hooking up with the high school undercover cop and being caught together by the student. Matthews is forced to take a leave of absence. I have to admit that how this was handled was a bit abrupt and this could have easily been a storyline in itself.

Also, Navid find a girlfriend and Naomi discovers something at the end of the episode that is sure to change the friendship between her and Annie.

Next up was “Privileged” Season 1, Episode 8 titled “All About Defining Yourself”. In this episode, Megan is writing an unauthorized biography on her employer Laurel. Laurel’s granddaughter Sage (who doesn’t like Megan) sends Laurel the autobiography and thus Laurel wants to change how the book will go.

As for Charlie, he finally realizes his feelings for Megan is probably not going to get anywhere further than just “best friends” and thus decides to move on with his own life. Meanwhile, Sage and Rose have different ideas of what they want to do after high school.

The significant moment in this episode is when Megan snoops too much into Laurel’s past and discovers something quite shocking. Definitely going to change the relationship between Laurel and Megan, since Megan literally opens Pandora’s Box.

That was pretty much my Tuesday TV viewing.

I started my evening catching a few matches on WWE Raw on USA but then it was time for “The Hills” on MTV.

In the episode (Season 4, Episode 15) titled “It’s Her Move”, Audrina finally moves out of the home she shared with LC and Lo and gets her own home. But as much as that was big party of the storyline, the biggest part of this episode is watching Heidi Montag getting fired from her job.

At the end of the party, Heidi invites her boyfriend and drinks a little and when one of her bosses catches her in the act, it’s game over. Expect some major things to happen in the next episode as the trailer shows Heidi’s boyfriend Spencer approaching her boss and the two trade some words towards each other.

As for the after-show, Audrina had some details on the move and her feelings about Heidi getting fired from her job.

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Then it was time to change to ESPN to get the quick score on the Steelers vs. Redskins game (a game which Steelers ended up winning) and then next to CBS for “The Big Bang Theory”, season 2, episode 6 titled “The Cooper-Nowitzki Theorem”.

In this episode, Sheldon has a deep admirer and she does all she can to be close to Sheldon. Too close that it begins to scare him.  Another hilarious episode as everyone wonders how Sheldon would be around a girl and would he catch on that he’s literally in a relationship.

Afterwards, was a new episode of “How I Met Your Mother” season 4, episode 6 titled “Happily Everafter”.  Ted is still tryint to come to grips with being left in the alter by Lily and trying to avoid her.  When the group goes to a restaurant, Lily comes in and everyone hides under the table and discuss the people they try to avoid.  But it’s about getting some closure and thus Ted tries to come up with the words he wants to tell Lily and move on with his life.  Will Ted have the courage to tell Lily how he really feels?

Then it was time to go on NBC and with no “HEROES” or “My Own Worst Enemy” this week, it was a special “Saturday Night Live” politics episode.

That was the extent of my TV watching for Monday, November 3rd.