Written by John Mark Adkison
The school year has begun and classes are in full swing, with mid-terms on the horizon. The mornings are filled with hurried breakfasts, chapel sermons and Gen. Eds.
An afternoon usually consists of a quick nap, a hurried dinner, a club meeting or game, and then a few hours at the library to finish the evening on a good note. And yet, amongst the studying, sporting and sleeping, students still find time to switch on the television and get their entertainment fix for an hour at least once a week.
Along with the start of the school year comes the start of new seasons, new shows and new surprises.After a summer of watching re-runs or getting caught up on what exactly happened on “Lost” last season, Harding students can finally find out “what happens next.” Will Dr. House get something wrong? Will Pam and Jim finally tie the knot? What star will we see dancing next? And will we finally discover what this whole lost-on-an-island thing is all about?With new seasons come new shows. Channels still need fresh and innovative series to keep the viewers viewing, hooking them with another string of seasons. This season’s freshmen favorites include a variety of genres that are sure to keep the ratings high:
“FlashForward”: This ABC high-action thriller airs on Thursdays at 7 p.m. Central. The plot follows FBI agents and their families after a world-wide calamity. Confusion and discord consume the earth after everyone in the world blacks out at the same time for about two minutes, having visions of the future while asleep. The future of this show looks good, with a great cast and an explosive beginning to keep viewers guessing.
“Glee”: FOX’s new show that dares to be different, the pilot episode was aired at the end of last season. Musical and comedy lovers alike have been drawn into this “musicomedy” about a show choir group striving for stardom, while trying to deal with the average high school drama. You can watch on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. Central.
“Community”: NBC’s new comedy focuses on the lives of adults and teenagers trying to make their way through community college — as quickly as possible. This show carries a few aces up its sleeve to reel in the viewers, such as “The Soup’s” Joel McHale and comedic legend Chevy Chase. You can join in on the fun Thursdays at 7 p.m. Central.
“Trauma“: Another NBC new-comer, this show revolves around the lives of paramedics in San Francisco. You can usually expect every episode to start off with a literal “bang” followed by the sound of wailing sirens; only this show focuses on people behind the sirens and the everyday heroics they accomplish all in a day’s work. Watch it at 8 p.m. Central on Mondays.
“The Vampire Diaries”: It seems the CW is trying to cash in on the vampire-hysteria our pop culture is currently going through with this new drama series. This show boasts a cast of good-looking actors and actresses playing the part of good-looking vampires trying to deal with both romantic angst and that itchy need to feed. Sink your teeth into this show on Thursdays at 8 p.m. Central.
“The Good Wife”: CBS is looking past the adulterous politician and at the woman standing faithfully by his side: the wife. This show follows what happens when a politician’s wife rises from the ashes of her husband’s scandal and battles her way back up the work ladder. Catch the drama on Thursdays 9 p.m. Central.
The school year is up and running with students trying their best to fit their favorite shows into their already hectic schedules. Ask any avid Office fan, and he or she will tell you that this season’s long-awaited wedding episode is a top priority.
