Brothers & Sisters (Sunday, ABC, 10PM) — I consistently neglect one of my favorite shows week after week and it’s simply because I’m 32 years old and like to be in bed by 10 on a school night, especially on Sunday. With Brothers & Sisters airing on Sunday at 10PM, I never watch it live… and considering this column posts on Monday at 2:00, I don’t get to write about it. So this week I’ve decided to honor B&S, stay up late, watch it and discuss. I heart the Walkers. They make my family look like the Cleavers. I’ve almost lost count of the siblings: there’s Sarah, Tommy, Kitty, Kevin and Justin. Then there’s Rebecca… who was once mistaken for their bastard half-sister and love-child of cheating, deceased patriarch, William. That actually ended up being bastard half-brother, Ryan. However, Rebecca is the daughter of Holly who had a 15+ year love affair with William and owns half of the family business, Ojai Foods. Oh, and Rebecca is engaged to Justin so she’s once again part of the family. These siblings lie, cheat, manipulate and stab each other in the back (and front!) while they protect, love and actually care about each other at the same time. And standing at the head of all the drama is mother, Nora (Sally Field), who deserves a medal, a pedestal, a trophy, what-have-you… but, is the cause of the root of the family drama more times than not.

Current storylines? They’re a little weak. I hate the Sarah/Luc story. I thought we had said au revoir and sent him back to France but he came back… and now they’re in love. Great. Rebecca lost her baby which is very sad, but I’m over Rebecca/Justin drama. Kitty’s cancer came and went way too quickly and her husband Robert (Rob Lowe) went from running for governor to just staying a senator to… nothing. And rumors are that Robe Lowe is leaving the show which is unfortunate. I wonder how they will write him off. Not death… it’s always good to keep an open door for a guest appearance (though Melrose Place has no problem killing people off and bringing them back decades later). Maybe it has something to do with this super-job he’s anticipating. I am very eager to see the mysterious secret value of Ojai foods unfold. We’ve been led to believe it’s worth a shit-ton of money but how? Is it this so-called lake? Hopefully it’s revealed in the upcoming flashback to the 70’s and 80’s episode when the Walker brood are still kids and William Walker is still alive. It’s gonna be like the Brady Bunch sans Alice. No worries, we still have Uncle Saul…

Somewhere In Between

American Idol — Mediocre at best. Clearly, some of these contestants have never seen the show (you know you should never… ever… sing Heart, unless you’re Carrie Underwood) or have never missed an episode and are trying too hard (the only person with the right to butcher Kelly Clarkson, is Kelly Clarkson). Let’s hope next week is much, MUCH better.

Lost — More questions! What are we, 6 seasons in now and we learn that Jack has a son? Did he always have a son or does he only exist in the new parallel universe? Who’s his mom? Jack’s ex-wife? Kate? Juliette? HUH! And was she not home because she was having coffee with Sawyer?! And why did he smash the mirrors? That was frustrating… we were getting somewhere. It’s 100% confirmed, Claire and Sayid are “infected” by the man in black… and they’re friends. Where the hell are they?! My girl Kristen says we find out what the island is very soon.

Lowlights

Promos for the upcoming return of Gossip Girl (March 8th) read “Damn That Mother-Chucker.” Really CW? Really.

Tune of the Week

“Waiting For My Real Life To Begin” by Colin Hay featured in Brothers & Sisters during Robert’s heartwarming toast to Kevin.

What to Watch, Week of 3/1

Monday

One Tree Hill — It’s the last episode until April 26th and Alex now has a sex tape that’s about to ba-low up.

Tuesday

Parenthood — New series based on the movie from the 80’s starring Steve Martin (and Keanu Reeves!). Some big names in this one: Peter Krause, Lauren Graham, Craig T. Nelson, Dax Shepard, and Erika Christensen to name a few. Sadly, Martha Plimpton will not be reprising her role as Julie Buckman. I don’t know what to do with this. Tuesday at 10PM (NBC) is kinda tough. It’s a DVR-watch-later kinda show for me. 

Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday

American Idol — The top 20 better step up their game because they’re on the path to being part of the worst (and final) season ever. Even worse than Soul Patrol’s season five.

Thursday

The Office — The baby is here! 

Sunday

The 82nd Annual Academy Awards — The final to awards season (amen!). Here are the nominees. I am personally pulling for Sandy Bullock.

Happy 5th Birthday, Justin! Regardless of what you say, I’m better at nerf basketball than you… XOXO Loverboy!

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