Thursday Night TV

Yeah I'm two days late (but can you really be two days late when this will be a new weekly feature?). Since it's my blog and my rules, I say, no, you can't. These won't be recaps, just me gushing about how much I love love love these shows and the characters and the drama - OH THE DRAMA!

So Thursday night is slightly ahead in Asolang's Favorite Night of TV race. All the other nights are so jealous! But really, how can it not be winning when there's The Office, Grey's Anatomy, ER (yes I still watch it!) and much much more!

Let's begin, shall we?

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The Office

Oh how I love me some Dundler-Mifflan. I have a confession to make - I've never seen the original BBC series. I know, I know....I deserve to be scolded for that. But I get some points back for being head over heels in love with this version though, right? The writing is beyond smart and the cast does BEYOND fantastic each and every week. Rain Wilson/Emmy Snub. That's all I'll say about that.

Anyway, this season's episodes.

This may seem odd after the above gushies about the show, but is it just me or is this season almost a little...sad? Not pathetic sad, but tug-at-your-heartstrings-sad? Is it the lack of Pam/Jim interaction? The lack of Jim/Dwight shenanigans? Or is something else missing? Maybe that's the intent - to keep us yearning so badly to get the band back together and have things the way they were. This episode seemed heavy into laying the groundwork for future episodes, moving the plot along type things. Which is fine, that's necessary from time to time. Perhaps laying the ground work for an eventual merger between the two branches? I'm not sure how that would play out, as I love the Office how it is, but a little shakeup with the "employees" probably couldn't hurt.

Speaking of sad things - poor Michael and his lack-o-party. Sitting in the room with the techno and blacklights.

And was it just me or was there a "p--" after Jim walked into Dwight's room and said "I gotta call p--someone." I didn't record the episode to go back and watch it again but I thought it was there. Any thoughts?

Highlights -

"Oh please let it be urine."

Fun jeans.
How much do I love the 'extra' cast members? "You're gonna have to put out." "Yeah, you're gonna have to put out."

Here's what I love about this show - even when it feels a little bit off, it's still one of the best shows I've seen in a long time. How can you not love a show that includes "Ain't no party like a Scranton party..." ??? LOVE IT!

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Grey's Anatomy

Oh Seattle Grace. Here's my thing with this show. I love the show, I love the storylines, love the heart and the drama and the comedic bits. Love it.

Not a fan of Meredith.

I heart McDreamy. Who doesn't have a crush on George? And Finn? And Bailey!

I know I'm not necessarily alone in that so I won't go into it. But let's move on....

George, I love ya, but what world do you live in to think that Meredith "I need to eat a cheeseburger" Grey's panties would fit Doctor "I'm a real woman!" Callie? The jealousy was cute though.

And Callie? How much do I love her? Seriously. I hope the writers let the George/Callie relationship go on for awhile. It's fun to watch and it's a nice parallel to Meredith and her non-relationships with Derek and Finn.

Sara Ramirez? She rocks. Fearlessly dancing in her underwear on a show with millions of viewers? That takes a lot.

Speaking of Derek....the non-kiss in the stairwell made my stomach knot in that good way.

Addison - I thought she was great and realistic this episode - finally coming to terms with her marriage and trying to drown it in anything she could get her hands on - but the freaking hat was driving me INSANE! I couldn't get around it and found myself all distracted during her scenes. Well...all but one scene that is....

If you had to judge strictly from that cap, it's like McDreamy and McSteamy had a McMoment.

I'm hoping Eric Dane (McSteamy) is around for at least a few more episodes. He heightens the drama and....really.... clothing shouldn't be an option for the man.

Oh, and this picture -

Totally makes me want Izzy/McDreamy to happen, or least flirt with the idea, down the line.

Highlights:

McSteamy literally surrounded by steam half-wearing a towel.
Derek's non-reaction reaction to the above.

I heart it all!