Cougar Town (Wednesday, 9:30PM, ABC) — I was a little behind on one of my favorite new shows of the season… hell, one of my favorite shows on TV, Cougar Town, and I am finally all caught up. That show cracks. me. up. Just when I thought there was no way Courteney Cox could be funnier than she was as Monica Geller, she is as funny, if not funnier, as Jules Cobb. I don’t have Showtime so I do not watch United States of Tara (though I have seen it) and Toni Collette is excellent, but I think Courteney got robbed at the Globes. Especially at an awards show where underdogs and comeback kids rule the envelopes.

I am very sad Scott Foley is no longer on the show. Not only was Jeff great with Jules, but the Noel/Javier reunion on the small screen brought a tear to my eye. And if you add in Busy Phillips (Laurie), we have ourselves a full-blown WB reunion. Speaking of Busy, if she and judgmental neighbor Ellie (Christa Miller) were up for best supporting actress in a TV role, you know what? It would result in a tie. They are equally hilarious… they are the icing on the cake. Sadly, neither of them were nominated. They were winners to me! Even the men are funny. Barb, the slutty jaguar is funny. The whole damn show is freakin’ funny.

I’m not sure I like where the relationships are heading… yes I miss Jules and Jeff, but obviously at some point, Jules will get together with Grayson. Now Grayson is banging Laurie, which could ruin Jules’ chances with Grayson in the future. I don’t even know if I want her with Grayson. I love Bobby! Sigh. Most people probably don’t realize but the true love story of Cougar Town is between Ellie and Andy. They make love and marriage work… I mean fresh doughnuts after sex? Hey, Bay… Dunkin Donuts is one block away.

Other Highlights

Life Unexpected — Yes! A smart show with good actors and an actual compelling story line. This is the CW show I’ve been waiting for. Brit Robertson (Lux) is a young great talent and I hope she breaks out in this role (apparently Swingtown didn’t launch her career). I am in for the long haul and you should be too. One question though, how did Cate get engaged, have sex with Baze… twice… and then bounce right back to Ryan? That’s gonna come back to bite her in the buns.

Our favorite Big Brother couple, Jeff & Jordan, will be 1 of the 11 teams on the new season of The Amazing Race. I haven’t watched the show since my friend Meredith was the second team eliminated on season 6 because she couldn’t climb an ice wall or drive stick (I told you so). However, I could never pass up another opportunity to watch Jeff & brainless, sweet Jordan in action again.

Lowlights

The Deep End — Laaaaaaame. Just like I was afraid of. Boring, predictable, and first-year sex addict Liam was just plain ridiculous. Strike one. Matt Long is still a cutie though.

Grey’s Anatomy — Let’s get real — Alex, you’re not that good of a guy, and you don’t deserve the best woman in the world… in fact you and Izzie deserve each other.

Rob Lowe is leaving Brother & Sisters. And it looks like Kitty might be rekindling her romance with her playground buddy.

What to Watch, Week of 1/25

Monday

24 — Renee Walker has gone postal and only Jack can stop her… or join her.

Life Unexpected — The best thing to come my way in a loooooooong time.

Thursday

Grey’s Anatomy — Will Izzie rejoin Seattle Grace and make Alex’s life a living hell? On one hand, I’d prefer her to leave the show forever. On the other hand, I’m up for making Alex feel like the douche he is.

Sunday

The Grammy Awards — Performers include: Beyoncé, Black Eyed Peas, Bon Jovi, Dave Matthews Band, Green Day, Lady Gaga, Pink, Taylor Swift… and obviously, a Michael Jackson tribute.

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