Dang. I just knew that I wouldn't be at all interested in "Thintervention" (Bravo, 10 tonight), a weight loss reality show featuring trainer Jackie Warner.
But wouldn't you know it, I think I'm hooked. In fact, I want Jackie Warner to be my trainer!
Warner takes on eight clients, helping them lose weight from 25 to 60 pounds. The challenge is they have to do it in their typical environment; there's no ranch here, so they've got to be dedicated and disciplined from the start.
The Office (9pm, NBC) - The baby! Pam goes into labor at work, Jim freaks out, and they have to rely on Michael to get them to the hospital -- with a red light escort by Dwight, of course. And just the way it happens when someone at your office has a baby, the entire staff stops working to comfort Pam with food and entertainment.
Burn Notice (10pm, USA) - In the third season finale, Michael goes up against a terrorist who is threatening to detonate a bomb in Miami if Michael doesn't cooperate with his plans. To make things even more difficult, the FBI is now following Michael's every move.
Real Housewives of Orange County (10pm, Bravo) - In the season five finale, past and present housewives gather for a party, and what a difference a season makes. This time, Vicki's marriage is on solid ground and Tamra's is falling apart. (One more time: "Tam-RA!")
The Marriage Ref (10pm, NBC) - The only reason to tune in is to see if tonight's show is as awful as Sunday night's sneak preview. I think it will be twice as awful since it's twice as long. If you missed the first mini-episode, here's what happens: comedian Tom Papa shows clips of couples fighting over something stupid and then three celebrities (this week: Tina Fey, Jerry Seinfeld, and Eva Longoria-Parker) crack corny jokes about them, and Tom Papa does a few rehearsed comedy bits. None of this is funny, but there's a laugh track to make up for that. And if that wasn't enough, Natalie Morales (NBC News) and Marv Albert (NBC Sports) pop up now and again, just to make you feel sad for them.
Archer (10pm, FX) - Mallory tells Archer and Lana to steal a princess diamond from ODIN's biggest client in order to embarrass the rival spy agency.
Parks & Recreation (8:30pm, NBC) - Megan Mullally guest stars as Ron's ex-wife Tammy, who runs the local library and wants to take over Leslie's lot (formerly known as "Leslie's pit").
The Office (9pm, NBC) - Jim and Pam are forced to double-date with Michael and his new girlfriend, who just happens to be Pam's mom. I guess this is what Michael meant when he said a few weeks ago that he planned to "date her even harder."
30 Rock (9:30pm, NBC) - I hate to dwell on NBC, but really, how often do we get a chance to do that? Brian Williams has a guest cameo tonight, and that dude is flat-out funny. Okay, I'm stopping with this and promise not to promote "whatever" is in the NBC 10pm slot.
The Last One (10pm, UNC-TV) - This is a treat. It's local filmmaker Neal Hutcheson's Emmy-winning documentary on Popcorn Sutton, an Appalachian moonshiner who went into the mountains to make one last batch of liquor and let Neal come along to film. If you haven't seen this yet, you should definitely tune in. Sadly, Popcorn passed away earlier this year.
Real Housewives of Orange County (10pm, Bravo) - It kills me to write this, but Adrienne watched the first episode and said it's pretty good. Apparently these women actually address the "controversies" going on since the end of last season (such as losing homes and husbands) instead of denying and fighting about it (yes, Atlanta, we're looking at you).
Seems Gretchen has recovered from the beatdown Tamra gave her during the "Real Housewives of Orange County" reunion.
That's when Tamra basically said Gretchen was a gold digger who was cheating on Jeff all along and didn't love him, when we all know the real issue is that Tamra is jealous because Gretchen is younger and prettier. And of course, that Tamra is EVIL.
TV Guide reports that Gretchen is now dating a guy named Slade Smiley, who is the ex of a former Housewives alum, Jo De La Rosa. Apparently, they've known each other for years.
