07.00 The Big Bang Theory
08.00 The Closer
09.30 House
12.45 NewsRadio
The Big Bang Theory. Season 2, Episode 4. "The Griffin Equivalency" Fame goes to Raj's head.
Average episode. Raj and Penny are paired, for once, and the 'comedy' comes from the fact that the normally shy guy turns arrogant and obnoxious. None of it is particularly funny, but there is an amusing moment where Leonard apparently sees Raj leaving Penny's appartment the next morning.
The Closer. Season 4, Episode 14. "Fate Line" Text messages on an abandoned phone point to murder.
A great case-of-the-week and a great guest star (Amy Sedaris). One of the things that impresses me most about "The Closer" is the way it can change tone. Sometimes it is funny and silly, and sometimes it is deadly serious and dramatic. Last week's episode was one of the most dramatic and intense, so this week - to change pace - they deliver a hilarious episode. Even so, the case-of-the-week is still very clever (revolving around texts messages on a phone that has been found on the street). Amy Sedaris makes a fantastic addition to the show's extended cast and I hope we see more of her in the seasons ahead.
House. Season 4, Episode 14. "The Greater Good" Thirteen is sick.
Not only is this a good episode, it's a bloody great episode. The stories are good (Thirteen is sick, and the patient-of-the-week is interesting) and most of the regular characters get some solid work on their characters. The House/Cuddy prank war says a lot about both of them, Wilson's past with Amber is mentioned in an insightful way, Taub's home life is highlight and the Foreman/Thirteen romance drives most of the episode. Damn, wish all the episodes were this good.
NewsRadio. Season 3, Episode 7. "Daydream" Everyone has daydreams on a hot day.
Clever. One of the cleverest things I have ever seen. Daydream disolves into reality disolves into daydream disolves into... And on and on. As each scene starts you don't know whether you are watch reality or fantasy and some of the 'twists' are wonderful. Clever and funny.
Best ones? Dave imagines that all the staffers deluge him with ideas, the nameless sandwich guy imagines the he is popular with everyone, and the last fantasy bit, which is a wonderful homage to the final scene in St. Elsewhere.
Highlight? NewsRadio (clever and funny)
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