Each network has a different
style of shows on Sundays. Sunday is the only time you’ll see primetime from
6-7 Central. Except ABC, all of the major four networks show football for the
first half of the season. This causes problems on CBS where most of the shows
get delayed which is really annoying. FOX just preempts the first hour as
needed which causes very rare delays sometimes. NBC doesn’t even show
non-sports until midseason. In terms of consistency, this day of the week has
the most, except for possibly Friday. ABC and CBS show mostly the same thing in
theory in terms of dramas. In fact, it’s creepy how similar they are. FOX shows
comedies, a lot of them adult animated comedies. When NBC show shows after
football season ends, it is normally just various limited run series. Here’s my
view of the shows that I have seen, some of them, watch regularly. The CW has
shows on as well, but not in the 6-7 slot like the other networks do.
America’s Funniest Home Videos: Status- Currently on ABC on Sundays
at 7/6 Central. Why I’ve seen it- I can’t remember for sure, but back when it
had its original host, I watched all the time with my family. I guess we just
liked the concept. One of the few memories I have of my father (who is dead)
relates to this show. Noteworthiness- It has been on a long time. I don’t know
for how long and it did take a break in new episodes for at least one point.
Everything that you see on the show is submitted from viewers of it.
Description- Viewer submitted home videos are viewed as the audience determines
which one is the best. Pros- If you like the Three Stooges, you’ll like this
show. It can be funny sometimes. Cons- Most of the laughs comes from people
getting hurt. It can get boring quickly. Some of what is shown is far from
being funny. Note to Parents- I watched this a lot as a kid. I don’t know how
much the show has changed over the years, but I’d have to say that this show is
probably acceptable for kids, but it may teach them to laugh at other people’s
pain, which is not a good lesson. Recommendation- Do not watch this show. It is
not worth your time. My Viewing Habits- I used to watch this show, if only
because I didn’t like watching football at the time instead. I can’t stand this
show anymore and refuse to tune into it as it isn’t any good. I did find
football to be a better use of time in the end. Prediction- This show will be
on until people stop watching it, submitting videos to it, or the network
finally realizes how bad it really is. A new host could spill its demise as a
new host for virtually any show like this could. Plus, even if it ends for a
while, it could return as it has in the past. Reception: mixed to positive.
Grade: D-.
60 Minutes: Status- Currently on Sunday nights on CBS at 7/6
Central unless delayed due to sports. Why I’ve seen it- Typically, there’s
nothing good on other networks when I started, but a general interest in
current events is why I typically watch as much as I do. Noteworthiness- Some
consider it to be the longest show in primetime. That is probably correct.
Description- It is an in-depth news show of current and interesting events. Normally
three stories are shown with the first relating to current events and the last
relating to culture. Normally, the last story is a profile on some notable
celebrity. Sometimes, they do a story in multiple segments. Pros- Unique news
stories could keep you hooked until commercials. There is very little wrong
with it. Cons- Nothing keeps you into it if you want to watch something else
and the segment you were watching ends. Controversies have arisen more from
this show than any other show on CBS. The segments tend to last a very long
time which can irate you. Note to Parents- This is a news show and the news can
be gruesome. While some segments may work for certain ages, most would not
unless the kid is a teen. Recommendation- You should watch this if you have the
chance. Maybe you’ll learn something interesting. If you have no interest in
news shows, then this isn’t for you. My Viewing Habits- I tend to watch this
most of the time this isn’t on delay. If it is on delay, I normally watch other
shows instead. While I like it, it isn’t something that I always watch. As it
is older than me, I started watching this much later than I could have
otherwise. Prediction- This show will be on until the end of the world. Even
then, it might continue. Reception: positive. Grade: A-.
Bless the Harts: Status- Currently on FOX on Sundays at 7:30/6:30
Central. Why I’ve seen it- I tend to watch a new show at least once on FOX
nowadays. Description- An animated show, it relates to a family of some sort. Notable
People- It stars Kristen Wiig and Maya Rudolph from Saturday Night Live. Pros- It
is not entirely the same thing that you’ll get from other shows like it. Cons- It
seemed strange and not in a good way. Maybe it can seem good, but only in the
sense that other shows like it are good. Note to Parents- This has the usual
problems that you’d see in shows like it. I do not know if they have ever aired
this with a content advisory warning or not. Recommendation- Don’t bother with
it. My Viewing Habits- I watched the first episode and never saw it again. Prediction-
This will be ending this season. Reception: generally favorable. Grade: F. New
review
The Simpsons: Status- Currently on FOX on Sundays at 8/7 Central.
Why I’ve seen it- I typically watched reruns when I was a child. It’s probably
not something that a young person should have been watching, although the newer
episodes that air now are more adult themed than the older ones were that I
mainly grew up with. Noteworthiness- It has lasted more seasons than any other
scripted primetime show. It was originally a spin-off of The Tracy Ullman Show.
Over 600 episodes have been made. It premiered in 1989. Description- This is an
animated comedy on a strange family and others in their lives. They have
different, largely unrelated stories in each episode. Notable People- Matt
Groening is the creator of this show and he has done different comic book
series as well as Futurama. Pros- Funny episodes are shown all the time. There
are rarely any ongoing storylines so you don’t have to be as devoted to the
show all the time. Despite the fact that it has been on a long time, they still
manage to come up with great, new episodes from time to time. Cons- Inappropriate
humor is used a lot. There is absolutely no continuity between episodes. The
show jumped the shark a long time ago, yet remains on the air simply because of
great ratings. Religion is typically represented poorly in the show. The head
writer has changed a lot. Note to Parents- While I watched this a lot as a kid
and it even won polls for favorite kids show, I don’t think that most young
ones should watch this. A preteen or older can handle the show without asking
any serious questions. Recommendation- You should watch it if you like it (and
only if you like it) and have the time. It can be quite entertaining. Although,
since they don’t have the best ideas anymore, then it may not be worth your
time. My Viewing Habits- While I have waning interest in the show, I typically
watch it when I can. There was a time I didn’t watch it. Prediction- This show
will last forever, unless the death of a cast member causes a retooling of the
show or otherwise abrupt ending. One can wonder what the death of Matt
Groening, who still supervises the show, would cause. It could end at some
point, but it seems generally unlikely to most people. It doesn’t seem like it
will end soon. Reception: generally positive then somewhat negative. Grade: B-.
Ellen’s Game of Games: Status- Currently on Sundays at 8/7 Central
on NBC. Why I’ve seen it- I was interested enough in it and it worked out for
me to watch it. Noteworthiness- This is a spin-off of The Ellen DeGeneres Show
using games that often appear on the show. Description- Ellen DeGeneres hosts a
show where people have to do random games to move on and get a lot of money
potentially. Notable People- Ellen DeGeneres hosts a talk show and used to do a
sitcom. Pros- It is funny and entertaining. It is more simple and not something
that you have to know a lot about things in order to do well all the time on
it. Cons- It seems odd in some places and I don’t know if it is fair entirely.
Ellen’s tendency to ask trick questions can make you wonder if everything is on
the up and up. Note to Parents- This might not have too much wrong with it, if
it has anything wrong with it at all. Any problems would be in words spoken and
not stuff shown on TV. Recommendation- This is probably worth watching if you
aren’t into anything else at the time or can’t see shows on a regular basis. My
Viewing Habits- I watch this a bit sporadically due to other commitments, time
constraints, and lack of good reception on the network in question. Prediction-
This will probably last a while unless a lawsuit kills it. Reception: somewhat
good. Grade: B-.
Batwoman: Status- Currently on the CW at 8/7 Central on Sundays.
Why I’ve seen it- I watch all of the Arrowverse shows when I can as this is one
of them. Noteworthiness- Part of Arrowverse, this is also adapted from a lesser
known comic book character. It also became more notable for replacing its main
character with a different one. Description- With Batman missing, a new hero seeks
to save the city of Gotham. Pros- The show is interesting as it has some
complex characters and can be wonderful like a well made psychological
thriller. Cons- It can be a bit too preachy with its message of acceptance that
everyone either knows by now or hasn’t changed their mind about now. It is
likely that the first season will be too different from the rest of them. Note
to Parents- The main character is gay as are some other people at some point in
time. Recommendation- I would say that you should watch this and it isn’t as
related to the rest of Arrowverse the way other shows are. My Viewing Habits- I
have seen this since the first episode and hope to see every one. I have not
seen every one just yet. Prediction- This will last until at least 100 episodes,
if not later. Reception: mixed or average. Grade: A.
The Equalizer: Status- Currently on CBS at 8/7 Central on Sundays.
Why I’ve seen it- I tend to watch a new CBS show at least once. Noteworthiness-
This is based after a movie and other shows like it of the same name.
Description- A woman and her crew work outside of the law to help those that
the law can’t. Notable People- Queen Latifah, a musician, is the main
character. Chris North, known for a major recurring role on The Good Wife, is
another character. Adam Goldberg, known for movies and a minor role in God
Friended Me, is another character. Liza Lapira, who has had roles on a whole
assortment of shows from NCIS, Dollhouse, Don’t Trust the Bitch in Apartment
23, Traffic Light, Battle Creek, Cooper Barrett’s Guide to Surviving Life, and
9JKL, is another character. Pros- It is pretty good and interesting. Cons-
Parts of it can seem generic. Note to Parents- This has some problems so I’d
have to say that you should watch it to see if you have problems with it or
not. Recommendation- This is a pretty good show so I’d say that you should
watch it. My Viewing Habits- While I have not seen every episode, I have seen
this since the first one. Prediction- It was renewed for next season so we’ll
see if it lasts beyond that or not. I can only hope so, but don’t have high
hopes just yet for it lasting that long a time, but hope that I am wrong. Reception:
mixed. Grade: B. New review
American Idol: Status- Currently on ABC at 8/7 Central on Sundays.
Why I’ve seen it- My family liked it when it first came out. Noteworthiness-
This is a reboot of the FOX show that aired for a long time. I do not know if
this newer version is any different or not because I haven’t watched the newer
version of it. Description- Various people compete in a singing competition.
Notable People- The judges of this show are famous singers, although I haven’t
looked up who they are. Ryan Seacrest, who also co-hosts the show Live and has
done a radio show among other things, is the host of this show. Pros- You can
see some good talent on here from time to time. Cons- The voting method where
one can vote as often as possible is seriously flawed. A lot of the winners are
never heard from again. Some of the episodes seen earlier in the season seem to
focus on bad singers intentionally. Note to Parents- When it gets to the main
live shows where people can vote, the show tends to be best for people to
watch. The parts of the season that air sooner have more objectionable content.
Recommendation- I’d pass on this. My Viewing Habits- I mainly watched the
second and third season, but didn’t like the results and never really cared
much for it again. Prediction- I have no idea if this will last or not, having
been revived after it was over previously. I’d say that it might not last
unless there is pressure to replace the host who was accused of sexual
harassment. Whether or not he makes the show and people would watch it without
him, would remain to be seen. Reception: mixed then positive. Grade: F.
The Great North: Status- Currently on FOX at 8:30/7:30 Central on
Sundays. Why I’ve seen it- I thought that it could be interesting and it is a FOX
animated comedy which I tend to watch at least once every now and then when it
works out. Description- We see the animated adventures of a family in Alaska. Notable
People- I think that the same producers behind Bob’s Burgers are behind this
show as well. It stars Nick Offerman from Parks and Recreation, Jenny Slate
from SNL and Bob’s Burgers, Will Forte from The Last Man on Earth and SNL, and
Megan Mullally from Will and Grace. Pros- The show seems pretty good and
doesn’t suck like a lot of them do nowadays. Cons- It’s not always as good as
one would like. Note to Parents- This might have issues here and there with
content, but I have not yet seen enough of it to know if it is bad for kids or
not. Recommendation- I think that it is worth watching. My Viewing Habits- I
have seen this since the first episode, but don’t think that I have seen every
episode at this moment in time. Prediction- It was renewed before it had even
started airing and whether or not it lasts beyond that might be based on
whether or not production on shows is back to normal by some point next season
at some point. Reception: generally favorable. Grade: B. New review
Bob’s Burgers: Status- Currently on Sundays on FOX at 9/8 Central.
Why I’ve seen it- I don’t remember why I started watching it. There might have
been a gap in my schedule with nothing else to watch at the time. Description-
Part of animation domination, we see the misadventures of a family who works
in, owns, and (more or less) lives in a restaurant. Pros- It is funny, using a
humor not typically seen on television. Cons- There may be worse things than
this, but there are a lot of better things as well. It can be hard to stay into
it and watch it all the time. It may take you a while to realize that it is
good. Note to Parents- This is one that is probably best avoided among kids
less than the teenage years, although I don’t think that it has aired with a
content advisory warning. Recommendation- It is pretty good so watch if you
can. My Viewing Habits- Sometimes I watch and sometimes I don’t. It depends on
when it airs, what else is airing at the same time, if that thing is on delay
or not, and various other things like that. I am trying to stay more into this
now than I had before when it aired at an earlier time. Prediction- This will
last for a while, unless the network decides that they want something else instead.
Reception: mixed then positive. Grade: B+.
Charmed: Status- Currently on the CW at 9/8 Central on Fridays. Why
I’ve seen it- I tend to watch all CW shows that I can and was interested in it
since I liked the original show. Noteworthiness- This is a remake of a classic
WB show. Description- Three sisters find out that they are witches with powers
and have to save the world from evil. Pros- It is quite interesting and good.
It changes nothing about the original while creating its own story. Cons- It has
a cast that is younger than it needs to be and much of it can be too
mysterious. Parts of it can be predictable with its parallels to the original
show. Note to Parents- There is enough creepiness in here that might scare
younger children. There are lesbian characters. There is more violence then
sex, but there are still issues with both, although the violence isn’t nearly
as bad as other shows. Recommendation- I think that it is good, even if you
liked the original. My Viewing Habits- I have seen the first episode and have
kept watching. I plan to see all of it so I review all of them for my YouTube
channel. Prediction- It will probably last as is renewed for season 4.
Reception: somewhat positive. Grade: B.
Link to my video reviews of Charmed: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLO8vECGH5CX-BmCMoA7kF11I1gsQOuX2X
NCIS: Los Angeles: Status- It is currently on CBS at 9/8 Central on
Sundays unless delayed due to sports. Why I’ve seen it- I watch NCIS so I
figured that this would be good as well. Noteworthiness- It is a spin-off of
the popular NCIS. The agency it is based off of (office of special projects)
does not really exist in real life (although the information I have on that
could be wrong). Description- The office of special projects of NCIS which is
located in Los Angeles investigates different crimes. Notable People- Chris
O’Donnell, known for different movies, is the lead agent G Callen. LL Cool J, a
rapper and also known for different movies is Sam Hanna. Linda Hunt, known for
different movies as well, is Hetty. Pros- This is different from NCIS, but
still good enough to keep you watching. The undercover assignments are funny
and interesting. Cons- It is not as good as NCIS and unrealistic at points. It
seems like some unethical methods are used at times to catch the perps. Note to
Parents- I’d say this has the usual amount of what you would expect from a
primetime drama. I’d say that you could let high schoolers watch this, but
probably not younger than that. Recommendation- I say that you should watch
this show if you like it, but not if you aren’t already into NCIS or military
dramas like that. Although, some people may like this without having to
associate with the rest of the franchise as the shows are largely unrelated to
each other most of the time. My Viewing Habits- While I have not seen every
episode, I’ve been watching this since the very first episode. Prediction- It
might get cancelled before NCIS ends. I’m not sure if it will. But it is likely
to last beyond this current season. Reception: mixed. Grade: B.
Family Guy: Status- Currently on FOX at 9:30/8:30 Central on
Sundays. Why I’ve seen it- I’m not sure why I was interested in it, but it
might have been my usual interest in animated comedies that I had for some
reason. Noteworthiness- It was cancelled twice and brought back twice for a
much longer time. Description- The animated adventures of a family including
their dog and baby who can talk and behave like largely like normal people.
Notable People- Seth MacFarlane, who has created other shows like The Orville
and American Dad, does this show as well. Seth Green, known for his work on
Robot Chicken and some movies is Chris. Mila Kunis, who was in That 70’s Show
and some notable movies is Meg. Pros- The show manages to stay fresh while
poking fun at somewhat recent events. Insides jokes come up all the time. Funny
episodes are common. The themes that show up are less an approval of them but
more a comment on them and how other people can sometimes think. Cons- Bad
episodes pop up just as often as good ones. If it weren’t animated, it couldn’t
be shown on network television due to sex, violence, and language. It can be
too random at points leaving you with no clue as to what is going on. You’ll
probably hate as much as you like. Note to Parents- This show has always aired
with a content advisory warning so that alone should be enough for you to make
a judgment on it. Your teens would probably love it, but don’t yet young ones
watch it. Recommendation- Take it or leave it. It’s not for everyone, although
I like it sometimes. My Viewing Habits- I got into this late and don’t always
watch or care about it. But I am still into it despite its declining quality.
There are times that I ignore it. Prediction- It will last a long time still.
Reception: positive yet controversial. Grade: C.
The Rookie: Status- Currently on ABC at 10/9 Central on Sundays.
Why I’ve seen it- I was interested in it enough to watch it. Noteworthiness-
Supposedly, this is inspired by a true story. Description- After major life
changing events, an older man winds up becoming a cop for the first time. There
are other rookies on the show as well. Notable People- This stars Nathan
Fillion who used to star in Firefly, Drive, and Castle. Pros- It seems
interesting and different in a way from most other shows like it. Cons- I am
worried about the typical relationship issues that you might see from time to
time. Note to Parents- There are issues with it due to violence, sex, and other
problems. Recommendation- I think that it is worth watching. My Viewing Habits-
I was a fan of this since the first episode. I missed the first half of the
second season in order to focus on Madam Secretary, but plan to be back to this
long term in the future as long as it continues to last. Prediction- I think
that this could go either way right now, although it is more likely to last
than not. Reception: generally favorable. Grade: B.
NCIS: New Orleans: Status- Currently on CBS at 10/9 Central on Sundays.
Why I’ve seen it- I watch the original so I figured that I should watch this as
well. Noteworthiness- It is a spin-off of NCIS. This show is actually filmed in
New Orleans where it is set. Description- This is a show about an NCIS team set
in New Orleans. Pros- There are plenty of good things about the show. It is as
interesting and good as most dramas are. It keeps the charm of NCIS even with a
different cast. The different filming location probably helped it. Cons- Some
people have been annoyed by the fake accents of the characters. Plus, it may
not be as interesting or good as the original NCIS is. Some of the choices made
with the characters are bad decisions on the writers’ part. Note to Parents-
This has the standard amount of stuff that you would find it shows. There is
more violence in it that is negative for kids than anything else.
Recommendation- I think that you should probably watch it. My Viewing Habits- I
have watched it since the first episode, although I have not seen all of it.
Prediction- It will be ending this season. Reception: mostly positive. Grade:
A.
