October 11th's Weekly TV Thoughts

Celebrity Weakest Link – I did not enjoy that episode.  Lisa was really annoying me, so the fact that she continued on was my problem.  Overall, the comics really struggled.  They had some pretty low rounds.

Only Murders in the Building – So, will the building itself be murdered?  I’m very curious where they are going to go with this twist as the season plays out.  And what, if anything, does it have to do with the murders?  And whose finger is that?  But there was no need for the flash forward opening.  And how did Loretta know what color scarf he was wearing?  On the other hand, the trivia game and Oliver talking to the strangers was both hysterical.

Dancing with the Stars – I like Andy.  I really do.  But he needs to go soon.  You know me, I’m looking at dancing talent the further we get into the season, and it’s time for that to happen.  Having said that, I’m not sorry to see Hilaria go.  She is a good dancer, but I just wasn’t connecting with her.  As to the dances, this is always my favorite of the season since I love the songs.  I think Scott’s dance to “Bop to the Top” was tops for me.  So much fun, and they channeled the characters perfect.  I was laughing so hard at their interview afterwards.

Shifting Gears – As much as this new relationship bugs me, I found their scenes together really sweet this week.  And they at least acknowledged the age issue, which I appreciated.  The other storylines were fun as well.  Loved the guys working through their issue, and Reilly’s storyline with the other mother was fun if predictable.

The Challenge – Once again, the team that left was hurt by one partner.  The man, too.  It will be interesting to see if that trend continues.  Although, I’ve got to say, she didn’t seem to be trying to really work with him.  She wanted him to just believe everything she said, which is never going to work in a situation like that.  So maybe her mouth had as much to do with them being in that position as his ego did.

Survivor – That was a tough episode to watch.  They were kicked twice in the episode.  I’m glad the guy is okay, however.  Talk about being very scary.  And then to lose on top of that.  I am glad to see the other teams felt it, too.  Although if they had celebrated, I would have understood (unlike when it had happened in previous seasons).  I know this is an extreme, but I still feel like one tribe mostly losing in the first half is a feature of the new era.  Maybe they need to rethink things a little?

The Amazing Race – As a race, that was rather boring.  Did anyone change places?  No more than one if they did.  And I’m never a fan of a super alliance like this, especially when they are in the lead.  We need something to shake things up.  Having said that, the team that came in last wasn’t going to last too long.  But I was rooting for them anyway.  They seem like a great couple.