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Attack of the Swag: September 21, 2009
This Week’s TV on DVD Releases: September 22, 2009
Modern Family S1.E1 “Pilot” Preview
Cougar Town S1.E1 “Pilot” Preview
Melrose Place S1.E3 “Grand” Preview
NCIS: Los Angeles S1.E1 “Identity” Preview
90210 S2.E3 “Sit Down, You’re Rocking the Boat” Preview
NCIS S7.E1 “Truth Or Consequences” Preview
Sons of Anarchy S2.E3 “Fix” Preview
Tonight’s TV Picks: September 21, 2009

Attack of the Swag: September 21, 2009

Posted: 21 Sep 2009 01:45 PM PDT

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From ABC Video:

Ugly Betty: The Complete 3rd Season
Castle: The Complete 1st Season
Life on Mars: The Complete Series

This Week’s TV on DVD Releases: September 22, 2009

Posted: 21 Sep 2009 12:46 PM PDT

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30rock s3dvd This Week's TV on DVD Releases: September 22, 2009

30 Rock: Season 3-I really don’t understand why people like this show so much. It’s alright but there are much funnier comedies out there in my opinion. I would take “How I Met Your Mother,” “The Big Bang Theory,” “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” “The Office,” “Scrubs,” “Community,” “Better Off Ted,” “The New Adventures of Old Christine,” “Gary Unmarried,” and “Two and a Half Men” all over it and there’s probably a few I’m missing as well.

brotherhood s3dvd This Week's TV on DVD Releases: September 22, 2009

Brotherhood: The Final Season

castle s1dvd This Week's TV on DVD Releases: September 22, 2009

Castle: The Complete 1st Season-This is the kind of crime drama I actually somewhat enjoy. I don’t really watch the super serious CBS crime dramas but I can get into more humorous ones like this, “Monk,” and “Psych.” The show also has Nathan Fillion, one of the best actors out there, as the lead which gives it even more points in my book.

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Modern Family S1.E1 “Pilot” Preview

Posted: 21 Sep 2009 12:35 PM PDT

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Air Date: September 23, 2009 at 9/8c on ABC (series premiere)

Review: If you are a comedy fan, you absolutely have to watch this show. This is possibly the most brilliant comedy pilot since “Arrested Development.” To see why, check out our full review.

Episode Synopsis: Today’s families come in all shapes and sizes, and that is very evident in Jay Pritchett’s very full and very blended family. Jay and his new gorgeous and much younger wife, Gloria, are happily married and getting accustomed to their new life together. But when her pre-teen son develops a crush on a 16-year-old girl, it becomes apparent that Jay and Gloria may have some generational and cultural gaps to bridge. Jay’s grown daughter, Claire, has a family of her own — three kids and a husband, Phil, who is practically a giant kid himself. Things get a little tense when their teenage daughter, Haley, brings a boy home and Phil tries to adopt the cool, hip dad approach. Then son Luke misuses of his BB gun, which results in Phil and Claire turning it right back on to him. Jay’s other grown son, Mitchell, is in a committed relationship and has just adopted a baby girl from Vietnam with his life partner, Cameron. They’re going through the joys and anxieties of bringing a baby home for the first time, but Mitchell still has the daunting task of introducing their new addition to the whole family.

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Cougar Town S1.E1 “Pilot” Preview

Posted: 21 Sep 2009 11:53 AM PDT

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Air Date: September 23, 2009 at 9:30/8:30c on ABC (series premiere)

Review: Click here for our full review.

Episode Synopsis: Courteney Cox stars as Jules, a recently divorced single mother exploring the honest truths about dating and aging in our beauty and youth obsessed culture, on “Cougar Town,” premiering WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 (9:30-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. While most women in their twenties go through life experiencing the challenges and often humorous pitfalls of meeting men, Jules took on the responsibilities of marriage and raising a son. Now in her forties, she embarks on a journey to self-discovery whilst surrounded by fellow divorcees and singletons eager to live or re-live a time gone by.

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Melrose Place S1.E3 “Grand” Preview

Posted: 21 Sep 2009 11:02 AM PDT

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Air Date: September 22, 2009 at 9/8c on The CW

Episode Synopsis: LIES, LIES, LIES — Jonah (Michael Rady) is furious when he learns that Riley (Jessica Lucas) hasn't told her family or friends that she and Jonah are engaged. Upset over their fight, Riley turns to Auggie (Colin Egglesfield) for comfort. Caleb (guest star Victor Webster) reams Ella (Katie Cassidy) after her director bails on a job, so she recruits Jonah to fill in on a Boomkat music video at the last minute. However, the lead singer Kat (guest star Taryn Manning) might be more than Jonah can handle, putting Ella's job on the line. Meanwhile, David (Shaun Sipos) accuses Michael (Thomas Calabro) of murdering Sydney (Laura Leighton), Lauren (Stephanie Jacobsen) applies to be on Michael's team at the hospital, and Violet (Ashlee Simpson-Wentz) continues to make her move on Auggie (Colin Egglesfield). Allan Arkush directed the episode written by Caroline Dries.

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NCIS: Los Angeles S1.E1 “Identity” Preview

Posted: 21 Sep 2009 10:54 AM PDT

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Air Date: September 22, 2009 at 9/8c on CBS (series premiere)

Episode Synopsis: Newly located in a Los Angeles mission, the NCIS Office of Special Projects (OSP) welcomes Callen back to the team and races to solve a kidnapping case, on the series premiere of NCIS: LOS ANGELES, Tuesday, Sept. 22 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

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90210 S2.E3 “Sit Down, You’re Rocking the Boat” Preview

Posted: 21 Sep 2009 10:49 AM PDT

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Air Date: September 22, 2009 at 8/7c on The CW

Episode Synopsis: JENNIE GARTH GUEST STARS — Annie (Shenae Grimes) is humiliated that the entire school received her sext message and is on a mission to reveal Naomi (AnnaLynne McCord) as the sender of the revealing photo. Harry (Rob Estes) and Debbie (Lori Loughlin) attempt to discuss Annie's situation but the conversation only causes more tension, leading Harry to open up to Kelly (Jennie Garth) about his family problems.

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NCIS S7.E1 “Truth Or Consequences” Preview

Posted: 21 Sep 2009 10:45 AM PDT

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Air Date: September 22, 2009 at 8/7c on CBS (season premiere)

Episode Synopsis: As the hunt for Ziva’s replacement begins, Gibbs and his remaining team members must head back to work with the past still weighing heavily on their minds in the seventh season premiere of NCIS, Tuesday, Sept. 22 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

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Sons of Anarchy S2.E3 “Fix” Preview

Posted: 21 Sep 2009 09:47 AM PDT

Air Date: September 22, 2009 at 10/9c on FX

Episode Synopsis: The League takes bold new steps in their quest to undermine SAMCRO, forcing the club to take explosive measures. Clay and Gemma struggle to communicate, while Tara receives a crash course in how to lay claim to her man.

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