November 15's Weekly TV Thoughts

Happy’s Place (11/7) – There were parts of that episode I didn’t need.  But there were also some good laughs. I’m glad they didn’t drag out Emmett’s secret for very long.  I’d heard he had one, and I’d guessed what it was months ago.  Overall, glad the show is back.

Celebrity Weakest Link – For some reason, I expected more from this group.  Although they did have a nice chain going at one point.  If only it hadn’t broken.  Still, I don’t feel like they wound up being that much worse than usual overall.

TV We Love – I didn’t feel like we went quite as far in depth, but I still enjoyed this look at the show.  I wasn’t aware there were two Chucky’s.  And the video quality of the clips from near the end of the series was pretty amazing.  Maybe that’s why the show hasn’t been fully released on DVD.  I’d heard it was rights, and that might be it as well.  But those pictures make me think the show really needs to be cleaned up, at least the later episodes.

Dancing with the Stars – What a night.  It was great having Tom back.  (But please don’t bring back the results show!!)  So many perfect scores.  I was happy to see both Dylan and Robert get them, although I felt like maybe too many were given out with two more weeks left.  (And how do we only have two weeks left before Thanksgiving!)  I’ve been vocal that it was time for Andy to go.  I am sorry to see him go, but it was definitely time.  It will be hard seeing anyone go next week.

Wipeout – With the title of the episode, I thought it might be the couple who met doing obstacle races that won.  I was rooting for them, so that was a hard fall at the end.  So very close.

The Challenge – I feel a bit for the team that went home.  As a viewer I loved the drama of the switch and then being voted in (although some of that heat was going too far).  But it’s hard when you wind up thrown together and then fighting for your life like that.  Still didn’t completely get the first challenge.  This was one that really didn’t translate to TV well.

Survivor – I know I’ve complained about them splitting the tribe into two for a random vote in the past.  For some reason, I liked it tonight.  Not quite sure why that was.  I’m curious why the vote wound up being what it was.  Or maybe I just should have paid a little more attention. 

The Amazing Race – I’m shocked that both Express Passes didn’t come out as soon as they saw the egg challenge.  I would have put mine out at that point.  I was thinking about how many episodes are left and how many teams, and when the last clue said, “May be eliminated,” I knew it would be a non-elimination leg.  And I was so happy it was.  Hope the brothers can pull it off next week, although with the voting double U-Turn, I have a feeling they will be targeted.

Happy’s Place – A stronger episode than last week.  Lots of laughs and moving the story forward in ways that add to the characters, too.  I’m very much invested in this season and can’t wait to see where things go next.