TV Geek Army Field Report – a heckuva week in TV

What a whirlwind week of television… here's just some of TV Geek Army's recent coverage in the midst of television's huge fall premiere week.

  • Eastbound & Down – Season Two premiere, and Kenny Powers heads down to Mexico way.
  • Mad Men – Don and SCDP's journey are going to very new places this season. Catch up on Season Four Mad Men coverage here.
  • Desperate Housewives – Rumbles into its seventh season if you can believe it!  
  • Boardwalk Empire – A boardwalk masterpiece in the making?
  • Modern Family – It's back for Season Two, and it's still funny.
  • Community – It's back for Season Two, and it's still ridiculously funny.
  • Dexter – Returns for Season Five and it's still… well not funny necessarily. But it's Dexter. It's awesome.
  • Undercovers – If you dug Alias, you might like this new super sexy J.J. Abrams produced spy fest.
  • It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia – It's almost always funny there as well.
  • 30 Rock – Back for Season Five, and seems poised for another strong season.
  • Cougar Town – If the name of the show still bothers you, get over it and check out this superior comedy.
  • Terriers – The FX dramedy is heading into dark territory early in its run.
  • Raising Hope – If a topless Cloris Leachman is your bag, then this is your bag.
  • Detroit 1-8-7 – Intriguing if formulaic new cop show starring Michael Imperioli.
  • Running Wilde – Can the top notch cast (Will Arnett, Keri Russell) keep the laughs running wild(e)?
  • Glee – Gleeks worldwide may stop weeping and start rejoicing.
  • Chase – May be chasing cancellation so check it out whilst ye can.
  • The Event – What is The Event? Sorry, no way that can be addressed in pithy blurb mode.
  • Lone Star – Even with TVGA's two largely positive reviews, may not be enough to save this show about a Texas con man.
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    Now, let's take a look at what's going on tonight.

    Premieres & Returning Shows

  • The Buried Life – MTV, 9:30
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    Significant & Notable

  • Dancing With the Stars – ABC, 8:00
  • House – FOX, 8:00
  • Chuck – NBC, 8:00
  • Lone Star – FOX, 9:00
  • The Event – NBC, 9:00
  • Teenage Paparazzo – HBO, 9:00 (interesting sounding documentary featuring Adrian Grenier of Entourage fame)
  • Castle – ABC, 10:00
  • Hoarders – A&E, 10:00
  • Weeds – Showtime, 10:00
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    What are you planning to geek out on tonight? 

    By Eric - TV Geek Army "Revered Leader"

    About the author

    Eric is the publisher and revered leader of TV Geek Army… at least in his own mind. TV Geek Army is a place for serious TV reviews and news for serious fans of great television. Contact: eric-[at]-tvgeekarmy.com 

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