I Can Dig It! *SPECIAL EDITION*

For part of my project for this class, we have to create a site about a certain aspect of our blog. I decided to rotate my site around how crime dramas affect real life. To enhance this, I have created a video (for the site) of top 5 crime dramas on TV now that everyone should be watching.

So, since this week is super (non-TV related) busy for me, I have decided to do the I Can Dig It! section this week by just showing my video.

Find links here:

5. Castle

4. Justified

3. Burn Notice

2. Bones

1. CSI; CSI:Miami; CSI: NY

I Can Dig It!

HAPPY EASTER!

Another week, another set of shows to watch! This week, two of the three shows I will suggest are at the same time! Which to choose….  Well read here and decide for yourself!

1. CSI: NY  Wednesday  at 10 p.m. on CBS

After what seems like forever, there is finally a new episode of CSI: New York this week!

In this week’s episode, the victim is a young woman named Marina who has called Stella (one of the CSIs) for many years seeking information about what happened to her brother. Marina is found dead, supposedly due to suicide.

Stella refuses to believe that this woman killed herself when she never found out what happened to her brother, and Stella is determined to find whoever it was that killed Marina.

Of course, this causes Stella to be in some dangerous situations and finds herself trying to survive against the madman (or woman) that killed Marina.

Sounds like a good episode. Check out an extended promo below.

2. Real World/Road Rules Challenge: Fresh Meat II  Wednesday at 10 p.m. on MTV

Yes… I’m serious.

This show made up a huge chunk of my television viewing when I was in high school (right after Laguna Beach, of course). A few friends and I would watch it every week and go to school the next day and discuss.

It was a big deal.

Which is why it actually surprised me that this is still on. Even more surprising? Some people on this new season (which will be its 19th season), are people I STILL remember! It was kind of a big deal.

For all those unaware, this show combines some people from The Real World and some people from Road Rules and puts them together for one challenge. There are two teams, and while the actual playing of the challenges and then the going home challenge differs, its the drama and fighting that kept causing me to watch. Every week is either a guy’s or girl’s challenge. A girl fights a girl, a guy fights in a guy, in one challenge and whoever loses goes home. And then there is a final challenge and the winning team wins money.

This season is “Fresh Meat,” meaning along with 12 veterans (people who have played the game before), 12 newbies (people not yet on television and not yet on a challenge) come in to participate.

It’s the drama and excitement that keep me coming back, even years later, to tune in and see what these crazy people are up to. Check out the trailer, and tune in! Guaranteed you will not be able to turn away.

3. Bones  Thursday at 8 p.m. on FOX

FINALLY! THE WEEK HAS ARRIVED!

As mentioned last week this week marks the 100th episode of Bones! If you’ve been following this AT ALL, you will understand that there has been review after review after review of this particular episode, and that so much buzz has been speculated about it, its almost impossible for me to know where to begin.

The episode flashes back to Booth and Brennan’s first case together and focuses on how they felt about each other then, and how they are feeling about each other now.

The episode was directed by David Boreanaz, who plays Seeley Booth, and brings back Eric Millegan as Zack Addy (whom I personally love).

 I am so excited for this episode! Critics have said that Bones fans will be split between whether they like the way the episode ends or not, but I am very excited to see what exactly it is that people will or will not like.

I Can Dig It!

This week’s edition of I Can Dig It! seems to focus mainly on CBS. With the Super Bowl on today, and these three great shows on later this week, CBS is bound to have a good ratings week. 

1. The Big Bang Theory  Mondays at 9:30 p.m. on CBS 

The Big Bang Theory cast (from left): Simon Helberg, Johnny Galecki, Kaley Cuoco, Jim Parsons, Kunal Nayyar

 

The Big Bang Theory is a family favorite in my house. My brother has seasons 1 and 2 on DVD, my mother and father sit to watch it every Monday night at 9:30 p.m., and my sister – well, when she watches it, she likes it. 

According to my dad, this is “the funniest show on TV.” While I don’t know if that’s entirely true, this show is quite hilarious. 

This week, Leonard is going to Switzerland to see the Large Hadron Collider on Valentine’s Day and is forced to choose who to take: Penny, his girlfriend, or Sheldon, his best friend. 

So, whether my brother is singing “Soft Kitty” or my father is saying, “Bazinga!” I know they will be watching this week’s seemingly great episode. 

Get a sneak peek of the episode here: 

2. CSI: NY  Wednesdays at 10 p.m. on CBS

CSI NYs Don Flack (played by Eddie Cahill)

As you soon will be able to tell, I am a huge fan of the CSI franchise. I watch all the shows, and have my favorite (see: photo right) and not so favorite characters.

But why am I advertising this particular episode? Because of it’s guest star. Racing superstar Danica Patrick.

Danica plays Liza Gray – a racecar driver. Shocker. The case revolves around a car tampering that led to an explosion.

Check out the preview for Danica’s guest-star appearance below.

3. Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains  Thursdays at 8 p.m. on CBS

This new season of Survivor has put together all past favorites (and not so favorites). This Thursday, Feb. 11, marks the new season’s premiere episode. It should be an interesting ride for anyone who has watched Survivor in the past. (Including me.)

Check out host Jeff Probst discussing the cast here: