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In Treatment

Even though we’re accustomed to perusing the ‘s lists of ranked movies, the organization also acknowledges excellence in television.

For their 2008 AFI Awards, a 13-member panel chose ten programs for their annual honors. Of the names selected, only Mad Men makes a return from the 2007 list. (Those not included in this round include Ugly Betty, 30 Rock, Dexter and Everybody Hates Chris.) Meanwhile, the only comedy represented this year is NBC’s The Office.

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Scrubs

With the economy now in the toilet, it’s time for us to try and focus on the positive things out there. In the next few weeks, the 2009 Midseason Television Schedule will bring us returning faves (, Lost, Scrubs), new offerings (Harper’s Island, The Unusuals) and dancing galore (Superstars of Dance, ).

Hopefully our detailed guide can assist you in the weeks to come.  We have compiled information from the five major networks and included the days, times and premiere dates for this season’s programs.

(NOTE: This schedule has been updated as of December 11. Don’t be surprised to see changes in the weeks to come.)

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Still looking for a few Christmas ideas? Here are some of the options available this Tuesday.

Lost Season 4 DVD

  • Deadwood (Complete Series)
  • Dragon Ball GT (Season 1)
  • Gunsmoke (Season 3, Vol. 1)
  • Happy Days (Season 4)
  • Lost (Season 4)
  • McLeod’s Daughters (Season 7)
  • Not On Your Nellie (Season 1)
  • Rawhide (Season 3, Vol. 2)
  • Swingtown (Season 1)
  • The Wire (Complete Series)

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Still wondering why Kate and Aaron were running in that last promo for Lost? Well, this new clip might just tell you what you need to know.

Question now is: Where the heck are they going to? And where is Jack?

returns to ABC beginning Wed, January 21 @ 9 PM.


Lost Cast

ABC’s upcoming midseason schedule will probably look like a giant gift to some…a lump of coal to others.

The good news? The Oceanic 6 will make their return and the Sacred Heart crew (a.k.a. ) will have their network debut.  The bad news? Pushing Daisies and Dirty Sexy Money will both be given (temporary? permanent?) vacations.

Click to continue reading Lost Premiere Date Included in ABC Midseason Schedule

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Here’s a quick look at some of the casting announcements made recently:


If Heroes’ flash forwards have you yearning for the mysteries of , you’re in luck.

This intriguing promo for the 2009 season hints at the reunion we all suspect will come. It also leaves with several other questions: What drives the Oceanic 6 to finally go back? Why is Hurley wielding a gun? Where are Kate and Aaron planning to vacation? Why didn’t the remaining castaways drown when their island disappeared? Arrggh!



Even though we’ve been given an end date and been reassured of an overall plan—is it possible we’ll see life on Lost beyond 2010?

In a recent interview with MTV, executive producer admitted that while a theatrical version of the ABC show is unlikely, the possibility is there. Ironically, the program’s co-creator said the predetermined finale is the reason why there could be more story left to tell.

As things stand right now, fans are prepping to say goodbye to the passengers of Oceanic Flight 815 after two more seasons. Had the writers been forced to create episodes indefinitely, the tired storylines could have made a big screen jump pointless.

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Rose McGowanGary Cole

Here’s a quick look at the casting announcements made recently:

Jodie FosterSeal

Here’s a quick look at the casting announcements made recently:

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