Cougar Town 2×17 — “You’re Gonna Get It”: This episode was OK. I liked the bar trivia stuff the best, probably because Laurie has become my favorite character so it was good to see her put one over on Ellie and Grayson. But come on, there’s no way Travis could have been helping her. You get like 30 seconds, tops, to submit an answer in those games. That’s not enough time to be texting back and forth! And wouldn’t Ellie and Grayson have noticed her using her phone? She could have been checking Google for all they knew. (OK, I’m over-thinking this storyline by a mile, so I’ll stop now!)
I don’t understand why they keep pushing the Bobby-as-a-golf-pro angle when he obviously has problems that no true professional athlete could overcome. Seriously, I’m getting tired of his failed attempts to make a comeback. At this point, it would make more sense for him to get a more traditional job so he can get off the boat and into a decent apartment. I think he’d make a damn good salesman. I could totally see him selling plasma TVs and TV mounts in an electronics store, can’t you?
Body of Proof 1×06 — “Society Hill”:I liked seeing a little bit more of what Megan’s life was like before the accident. It’s got to hurt her more than she admits to have lost everything like that, so I appreciated how she was able to open up to her mom somewhat about her friends abandoning her and all that. The guy who plays the medical investigator really bugs me now. I think it might be the actor rather than the character. He’s just not very good, and it detracts from my enjoyment of the show. If he and the lab geek were replaced, I’d be very happy. As it is, I can see why this show is in danger of not getting renewed for a second season. Oh, well.
30 Rock 5×22 — “Everything Sunny All the Time Always”: WTF was that???? I don’t even know where to start with this one. Avery is now just gonna be a North Korean prisoner?? That’s how she’s going to be removed from Jack’s life? I know this show can be bizarre, but that’s one of the dumbest things they’ve done. And as much as I admire Condi Rice, I don’t think her guest spot worked out very well. Too bad, because a throwdown between her and Jack Donaghy could have been great — if it wasn’t piano vs. flute, of all things.
I haven’t watched The Office in ages because, to be honest, once Jim and Pam got married, the show was about as much fun as receiving 
Synopsis (from the studio): What was Mark Whitacre thinking? A rising star at agri-industry giant Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), Whitacre suddenly turns whistleblower. Even as he exposes his company’s multi-national price-fixing conspiracy to the FBI, Whitacre envisions himself being hailed as a hero of the common man and handed a promotion. But before all that can happen, the FBI needs evidence, so Whitacre eagerly agrees to wear a wire and carry a hidden tape recorder in his briefcase, imagining himself as a kind of de facto secret agent. Unfortunately for the FBI, their lead witness hasn’t been quite so forthcoming about helping himself to the corporate coffers. Whitacre’s ever-changing account frustrates the agents and threatens the case against ADM as it becomes almost impossible to decipher what is real and what is the product of Whitacre’s rambling imagination. Based on the true story of the highest-ranking corporate whistleblower in U.S. history.
The producers of Burn Notice decided to create a made-for-TV movie to give viewers a bit more history about Sam Axe. The movie was called The Fall of Sam Axe, and told about a mission he was sent on while in the Navy SEALs in 2005. The mission, which resulted from a pissed-off superior officer getting even because Sam slept with his wife, required Sam to do some recon about a dangerous group of insurgents somewhere in Colombia. It turned out not to be as simple as that, of course, and soon Sam found himself trying to protect a group of simple farmers and goat herders from the machinations of insurgent leader Veracruz.
Modern Family 2×20 — “Someone to Watch Over Lily”: I liked many parts of this episode. The Hayley/Alex interaction was probably the highlight, as it’s about time those two found some common ground instead of always being at each other’s throats. I also liked how the writers reinforced the fact that Luke is basically a mini-Phil. Phil’s line about a “worrying, list-making girl” somewhere out there for Luke was awesome, and made me smile.
Synopsis (from the studio): From The Hangover director Todd Phillips, Due Date throws two unlikely companions together on a road trip that turns out to be as life-changing as it is outrageous. Expectant first-time father Peter Highman (Robert Downey Jr.) looks forward to his new child’s due date five days away. As Peter hurries to catch a flight home from Atlanta to be at his wife’s side for the birth, his best intentions go completely awry when an encounter with aspiring actor Ethan Tremblay (Zach Galifianakis) forces Peter to hitch a ride with Ethan on a cross-country trip that will ultimately destroy several cars, many friendships and Peter’s last nerve.
NCIS 8×21– “Dead Reflection”: I thought this episode would continue on with the serial killer. And by that, I mean I thought we’d see Gibbs’ team handling things. I didn’t expect another case altogether — one that wasn’t even very interesting, I might add. The only thing I liked about this episode was the scene with Gibbs and Tony in the basement. It’s about time those two talked (somewhat openly) about what has been going on with him and EJ.
Criminal Minds 6×21 — “The Stranger”: Color me surprised: another solid CM episode!! That’s two in a row! I liked this one because we didn’t know who the unsub was, spent lots of time with the team, and got to see some actual profiling being done. I doubt I’ll be back for Season 7, but it’s definitely good to see Season 6 ending on a high note. (I know this was not the finale; I just meant that the general trend has been positive.)