Maybe it’s because of Leslie and Ben’s forbidden relationship. It always leaves me wanting more… especially now that Chris keeps trying to set Ben up. Or maybe because Ron has gotten so much funnier. His speech to get the art show going was classic. Or maybe because April and Andy are so ridiculously clueless, you can’t help but love them.

I think in all media, I enjoy something the most when a character does the unexpected. Like the fact that Jerry is the office idiot, but paints an amazing work of art. And he subconsciously paints Leslie’s and Tom’s faces on the naked bodies. Or when Andy and April throw a party and get married after dating for 3 weeks. Or when Chris breaks up with Ann, and she doesn’t know it. Not knowing what’s going to happen keeps it exciting for me.

Here’s to a whole lot more of Parks and Recreation!

As an audience member, you have always known that Michael was a good guy- just a little quirky and misguided. But when Holly came in to his life, it made him better. Yes, he was still ridiculous at times, but it was clear that they were meant for each other.

I really don’t have much to say, except for what a great way to go out. It wasn’t the funniest episode, but it was moving. I don’t think anyone could love Michael more as a character than watching him say goodbye to everyone in the office. Honestly, my only concern now is what they’re going to do for the last 3 episodes of the season. That felt like a season finale to me.

Last thoughts: What will Steve Carell leaving do for the show? I don’t think the show could last much more than 1 more season. And if it does, it will probably never be the same. What do you think?

You can watch Michael’s final episode here.

I don’t know how many people out there got into Parks and Rec, and then may have been a little disappointed by the first season, but I was one of those. It felt like it was trying to be another version of The Office, and it was falling short. However, this second season has not only been a major improvement, I find it much funnier than The Office, as well as many other shows that have lost their “spark.”

They’ve brought in new characters, played by Rob Lowe (hilarious!) and Adam Scott. The new sexual tension between Leslie and Ben is so great! And since office romances were specifically said to be inappropriate, it makes it even better!

Last night’s episode was one of favorites. I seriously watched it 3 times and laughed harder every time. Leslie, after being rejected by Ben, decides to try online dating. She is matched up with Tom, the office pervert. I included one of my favorite scenes from the episode. After being matched up, Tom is getting under Leslie’s skin, by playing up their potential (98%) match! Leslie finally shuts him up.

If you’re not into Parks and Rec, check it out… who’s on board with me?!

However, everything that the show lacked in the first half, Ellen made up for completely! Wasn’t she absolutely hilarious?! It helps that she’s just about one of my favorite people. But, I don’t think anyone can deny that every time she opened her mouth, you couldn’t help but laugh.

Fortunately, the second half was a major improvement. Jeanine and Brandon’s number kicked it off. It was awesome!! I also loved Jason and Kayla’s second piece. And I literally cried by the end of Melissa and Ade’s contemporary piece about breast cancer. I don’t mean to veer from the topic, but one of the reasons I love Melissa so much is that she seems to have a fabulous husband. Not many guys could come and watch their wife be utterly romantic and sensual with another guy. He has been so supportive and is obviously so proud of her. How cool that he was there holding a breast cancer poster.

I know I didn’t mention a lot about the dances. But it’s now to the point that people are voting for their favorite person. So, whether someone deserves to go or not, I don’t think I could even guess who’s going home next. If I were to pick my least favorites (based SOLELY on personality) it would be Brandon and Janette. However, as far as dancing goes, I think either Evan or Jason should go. Jason impressed me last week, but his solo has never been good! For once, I actually think all the girls are on the same level. Janette’s solo didn’t impress me at all last night, and I loved the other 3. But overall, she has been amazing. For the first time, I actually voted last night. (For Melissa, Jeanine, and Ade.) If any one of my favorites goes home tonight, I at least feel like I did my part.

Who do you think it’s going to be tonight? Watch the results at 9pm PST, on Fox.

Other than that, the only other important piece is that Reid is most definitely a part of the finale… and whether Jill chooses him or not, I’m pretty sure that’s why he wasn’t there either. They showed him in the preview for next week, I think holding a ring? So, do you think he shows up to propose as well?! If so, this is definitely going to be the most dramatic finale we’ve seen. (I think even more so than Jason last year.)

I thoroughly enjoy watching grown men have cat fights. Everything between Jake, David, Juan, Tanner, and whomever else was quite entertaining. I didn’t learn much else, other than David may not be a complete jerk, but he’s definitely a man’s man, and is slightly deluded. All the guys who I liked from the get-go, I still think are great guys. Oh- and Ed is a hilarious drunk. Those had to have been some of the best out takes ever!

Hope you enjoyed last night’s episode. I am certainly looking forward to the finale. It airs this Monday night, 8pm PST on ABC.

So, anyway, apparently this is my wake-up call that if I’m going to be this upset about one of them going home, I’m going to have to start calling. That way I can at least feel like I did my part in contributing. (I seriously almost didn’t want to watch next week if they went home.)

Instead, it was Kupono and Randi who got the boot. I’m definitely not surprised about Kupono. He’s only had a couple dances that I’ve really liked. And he’s never impressed me with any solo he’s performed. It was his time. Randi, on the other hand, seemed like a crap-shoot. All the girls left are fantastic! I think it will be a toss-up every week to see which one of them goes home. (I just don’t want it to be Melissa or Jeanine.) What do you think?

I’m quite excited about next week! Two of my favorite things put together- So You Think You Can Dance, and Ellen DeGeneres! Ellen will be a guest judge next week. I can only imagine how funny it’s going to be. Watch with me Wednesday, 8pm PST on Fox.

My other favorite was Ade and Janette. I’ve never been a huge fan of Janette. (Not because I don’t like her, but just because I like others more.) However, she has not performed one bad number. And I just love Ade. He is my pick for the guys.

Overall, I really didn’t think any number was bad, but I just didn’t feel Randi and Kupono’s Paso Doble. And the judges apparently didn’t either. If I had to guess, I think it will be Kupono going home for the guys.

To be honest, I actually don’t care which guy goes home… except for Ade. I think he’s fabulous, and he’s got the personality. And as for the girls, my favorites are Melissa and Jeanine. I’m only concerned for Melissa, because she was in the bottom 3 last week. (Not sure how that happened!) Kayla is wonderful, but I just don’t think she’s made a name for herself. We’ll see…

Watch the results with me tonight, 9pm PST, on Fox. If anyone’s with me, tickets for the tour go on sale July 25th!

My absolute favorite couple (and has yet to prove me wrong) is Melissa and Ade. That was a smokin’ hot Rumba. Both of them looked amazing, are beautiful dancers, and I just love them as a couple. My other favorite couple is Randi and Evan. And of course, I love everything that Mia Michaels does. So, last night their dance was my second pick.

My third favorite couple is Jeanine and Phillip. But, only because they made such an impression on me the first week, I just think they’re so cute! I do think Jeanine is a much better dancer than she gets credit for. And I’m really pulling for Phillip to step it up and improve the other styles. (I actually thought their routine was pretty cute, and they got ripped on… so who knows if they’re safe!)

Other than those, I’m undecided about the rest. I think Kayla and Kupono did really well. (Much better than he did the previous week.) The judges loved Jason and Caitlin, but I just didn’t think it was that amazing. I’ve seen much more hard-hitting, powerful Paso Doble’s than that. I love Vitolio, but something about Asuka bothers me. (I think it’s the emotional, helpless girl thing.) I think Brandon and Janette always do well. I did love their rocker/pop routine. But their personalities haven’t got me hooked. And finally, Karla and Jonathan… I felt worse for them than any other couple. I like that Nigel is honest. But, I actually thought he was pretty mean. They’re routine wasn’t great- but I didn’t think it deserved the lashing they got. (I think they were both crying by the end of it…)

So, who were your favorites and who’s going home? Clearly, I’m just not on the same page as the judges this season. But if I got to pick the bottom, it would be Jonathan/Karla, Caitlin/Jason, and Asuka/Vitolio. (They just weren’t in sync.)

Watch the results with me tonight at 9pm PST on Fox.

What I do remember is that Max and Kayla were in the bottom 3- totally undeserved, I thought. They were joined by Kupono and Ashley, and Caitlin and Jason. I really didn’t think Caitlin did as well as they gave her credit for. And I thought she should have gone home. (However, they did mention that part of the reason they kept her was because of her great Bollywood routine the week before.) Once they saved Caitlin, we knew it had to be Ashley going. Kayla IS freaking amazing… She just hasn’t shown much personality, and I think we might see her in the bottom again if she doesn’t show us a heart-wrenching performance.

As for the guys, I really think Kupono should have gone home. Even though Max is a “ballroomer,” I thought his solo kicked butt. That was one of the best ballroom solos I’ve seen. I think he got robbed. Kupono had better step it up and show that he deserved to stay. I don’t remember him doing anything noteworthy. And now that I think about it, since Kayla and Kupono will be paired up, I can definitely see Kupono holding Kayla back.

So, apparently, I was 0 for 2 last week. Let’s hope I do better this week.

Watch the top 16 perform tonight, 8pm PST, on Fox.

Okay, I’ve tried to keep it clean, but I just can’t do it anymore. Wes is a freaking asshole! I can’t help but think that the producers knew he wanted fame, and they cast him just to have someone to make some drama. Still, I can’t believe how selfish and arrogant he is! And he totally doesn’t care anymore! He flat-out told the other guys has has nothing to lose, and he’s pretty much gotten what he wants out of this. Why the hell can’t Jillian see any of this?! I cannot wait for the reunion show to see what she thinks about it all.

Now, I had a feeling that Jillian wasn’t going to keep Jake around. Sad. But to keep someone like Wes around, and meet his family over someone like Jake?! Ultimately, I really didn’t see Jillian having as strong of a connection with Jake as a couple of the others. (ahem- Kiptyn!) But I still love the guy and hope he finds a great girl.

Speaking of Kiptyn, it is so obvious how much Jillian likes making out with him. I’m going to make my guess now that he’s the one she picks in the end. Honestly, I think so often on The Bachelorette, or The Bachelor, there’s someone that the person has tons of physical chemistry with, but for whatever reason, they end up going with a safer choice, and it doesn’t work out. I.e. DeAnna was totally attracted to Graham, but let him go. Jason clearly thought Molly was attractive, and admitted he enjoyed kissing her the most, and then picked Melissa.

My point is, although there’s definitely not enough time in 6 weeks to get to know everything about a person, I think it’s totally important to think about physical chemistry. Yes, you need a lot of other things in a relationship as well, but you have to be attracted to the person! I just hope Jillian knows that too.

So, please tell me you hate Wes as much as I do. Did you see next week’s preview? I can’t wait to see Jake come back and tell Jillian!! That will be the only redeeming thing about him leaving!

I just loved Randi and Evan from the start. No matter what Mary said to them about technique (which I totally expected from her) I still thought they were so much fun to watch! They are definitely up there as one of my favorite couples. I also just love Vitolio. But I don’t really care that much for Asuka. Their dance was beautiful and emotional! (Despite not being quite as technical either.) And my other favorite was Karla and Jonathan. But I think it’s just because I love the contemporary style. There are very few contemporary routines I don’t like. And I think they got lucky in getting a good genre this week to redeem themselves from the bottom last week.

Then there were a few dances that I didn’t love (but I love the dancers, and they still got good critiques.) I.e. Melissa and Ade’s funky jazz routine, and Kayla and Max’s (I can’t remember what style) routine. I don’t think either deserve to be in the bottom, but I just didn’t connect with their dances, and I wonder if America will agree.

I actually only thought one dance was bad- Caitlin and Jason’s hip hop! I knew from the beginning that Caitlin couldn’t hit hard enough. Of anyone, they deserve the bottom 3 tonight. And as much as I love Phillip, I think he and Jeanine deserve the bottom as well. I really don’t want them to go home, but their dance just wasn’t good! Sad! I have NO clue who else should or even will end up in the bottom. The judges really didn’t like Ashley and Kupono, but I thought they did well. Especially compared to the other terrible hip hop routine. (I did feel bad for Shane Sparks- whose routines both got ripped on…)

So, who were your favorites? Who deserves to go home this week?

I have nothing else to say except for what a slime ball Wes is. It is so obvious to everyone that Wes is there for the wrong reason! Hello, Jillian, why can’t you see it? And as he’s trying to convince her of why people feel threatened, he’s talking about his new CD coming out!!! What a loser. Who’s with me in boycotting Wes’ album?

It’s so hard when they show clips from upcoming episodes and then I sit there and analyze them. I think they edit just enough to make you think what they want you to think. So, I won’t speculate too much. But all I know is that I think Wes is going to stay a whole lot longer than I’d like. Please, Jillian, don’t pick Wes!!

Was this episode as sad for you all as it was for me? I did love some parts- like Michael! I’ll try and focus on happier moments next week.

So, this had to have been the BEST first show in the history of SYTYCD. The dancers, the choreography, the music, it was all amazing! By the end of a season, I never think I’ll like anyone in the next season as much as the previous. And I love that I’m frequently proven wrong.

So, quickly, I’m just going to comment on my favorite (and subsequently least favorite) numbers, and then we’ll get to results. I absolutely LOVED the first number. It was a hip-hop routine by Phillip and Jeanine, choreographed by Tabatha and Napolean. (I love them!) And it was awesome!! It totally reminded me of last seasons’ “Bleeding Love.” Anyway, I had no idea who Jeanine was before, but I’m a big fan.

My other favorite was the contemporary piece, choreographed by Mandy Moore, performed by Melissa and Ade. If you don’t remember, Melissa is the 29-year-old “oldie,” who is trained as a ballerina. The routine was absolutely beautiful, emotional, and there was a move with Melissa in the splits on Ade’s shoulders that I had to watch 2 more times because I was so impressed. Again, they were a couple I had no idea about before Wednesday.

I still think everyone was impressive, but if I had to pick my least favorites of the night, it would be the broadway routine by Asuka and Vitolio, (I totally love Vitolio) and the other hip-hop routine performed by Paris and Tony. It wasn’t that either one was bad. It’s just that A. Performing a broadway routine on the first night is just not going to tug at your heart like an emotional contemporary or hip-hop. And B. If you happened to follow an incredible number, you’re at a disadvantage. For Paris and Tony, it just didn’t do it for me. Comparing it to the first hip-hop routine, they just didn’t come close.

Ultimately, since you’ve probably watched the results by now, we know that Paris and Tony went home. And, to be honest, that’s exactly who I thought deserved to go. Tony was the one who barely scraped by in getting a place in the top 20, and I think it was pretty apparent in both his performance and dancing for his life that he was not in the same category as the rest of them. In dancing for their lives, I thought Vitolio was amazing, (which the judges apparently didn’t agree with) and Asuka, (who dances ballroom, which is difficult to dance for your life alone) performed the best of the girls. I was surprised to see they saved Karla first.

Well, I can only imagine how much better it’s going to get!!

I hardly remember Ed at all… but after seeing him on his one-on-one date, I LOVE him! He seems like a totally cool, down-to-Earth, sweet guy. (And I have a soft spot in my heart for the quiet type…) I’m going to try not to be a dork and love a new guy every week. I’m hoping as the numbers get fewer, and Jillian gets to know more of them, we’ll get to know them better as well. (My favorites are still Jake, Kiptyn, and now Ed.)

As for Sasha going home, I was shocked! Honestly, I don’t think I’ll ever really understand the whole process. I know they say it’s real and unscripted… but it definitely felt like she knew beforehand that she was going to send him home. She was genuinely surprised that he had had a major life-changing experience, and I think she doubted having to send him home.

And finally, what is up with Wes, Juan, and Dave? I don’t like Wes at all (anymore). He seems cheesy, phony, and I’m going to strangle him if I have to hear that song again! And I don’t know what to think about Juan. He seems phony too. But I wonder how many of them truly act “themselves.” First, they’re on camera 24 hours a day, AND they’re all trying to impress one girl. And then there’s Dave. The fact that he cares so much about Juan is disturbing. Plus, he swears like crazy, and his temper is SCA-RY!

Can’t wait for next week! Someone has a girlfriend?! Watch with me Monday nights, 8pm PST, on ABC.

Honestly, I love having the underdog win. But I was still shocked. And, like Dancing With the Stars, it leaves me wondering why. Did Kris really have that many fans? Or were there just enough people who didn’t like Adam voting for Kris? I don’t know… maybe Kris was never really the “Dark Horse.” But did you hear the audience scream for them? It was clearly louder for Adam.

(And did you see how they seem to have stepped everything up?) That was a celebrity-packed Finale. And they’ve even added a trophy for the winner! Either way, I think they’ll both have awesome careers. But were you as shocked as me?

Round One: Adam started off with “Mad World.” That was one of his original best performances, so I’m glad he sang that. Kris followed with “Ain’t No Sunshine.” I happened to think Kris kicked butt!

Round Two: Adam sang “Change is Gonna Come.” It started rough for me. (I was actually bored.) But he picked it up in the end. Kris sang “What’s Going On?”. The judges criticized that it was “low-key” for a finale. But, to me, that’s the type of artist I see his as. I thought it was great, but I give that round to Adam.

Round Three: Both sang the original single “No Boundaries.” Honestly, Adam was so out of tune in the first half that I couldn’t enjoy it. And when Kris sang, it sounded like he was trying SO hard to top Adam in power, that he was out of tune in the second half. Truthfully, I think the song fit Kris’ style better. But round three should go to neither!

Although I don’t really care who wins, I have never cared for Adam. Kris has definitely felt like the underdog, so it would be nice to see him win. But, I think it would be quite surprising. We’ll find out tonight… Who are you rooting for?

So, I don’t know why bigger is necessarily better. After Jill met the 25 guys, 5 more were brought in. I guess it’s nice to have more to choose from. But I figure, it shouldn’t matter how many you have… the right guy is either there or he isn’t. And isn’t it harder to get to know them better if there’s more to divide your attention?

There’s not a lot to say at this point. There were a few standouts- from first impressions, I instantly loved Jake, the pilot. (But in my analyzing brain, I wonder if the guys who stay longer get a little better intro…) And I liked Juan, (who got the final rose last night!) Kiptyn, and Sasha. But there are still 20 left! So, we’ll see as the show goes on who I continue to like.

Halleluia she sent home Greg “Bilbro.” What a tool! Seriously, do they just put these guys on the show to get a reaction? I’m glad he’s gone!

As always, they show you all the drama that’s to come, so I’m, of course, looking forward to it! Tell me if you’re watching, and if you’re hooked already!

The Bachelorette airs Monday nights at 8pm, PST.

I thought Erinn had NO chance of even making the final 3… but apparently I was wrong. She kicked it up a notch and almost beat JT in the challenge! Then, despite having an alliance with Taj (practically) the entire game, JT and Stephen decided to keep Erinn, because she was “easier to beat.” Honestly, I think that was an almost fatal mistake for both of them. (And that’s where Stephen lost my vote.) I don’t think Taj won a single challenge/reward on her own. So, I don’t think it would have done any harm to keep her and her trust. Did you see her devastation at the next Tribal Council? I was so sad for her!

Ultimately, JT won the final immunity challenge and got to choose who went home. (Yay!!) That was an intense tribal! The jury certainly did its best to get them to rat each other out. This was the point where Stephen lost all credibility. I know only one can win, but for saying from the beginning that he would be happy if either he or JT won, he certainly threw his best friend under the bus. Between that, and admitting that he would have probably kept Erinn, I think he lost any votes he might have possibly won. To be honest, I think if either one of them had kept Erinn, Erinn might have gotten a few default votes- for them not staying loyal.

In the end, I think JT had a lot more strategy than he led on. He stayed as loyal as he possibly could. Voting for Coach to stay last week certainly secured that vote. And by keeping Stephen, he secured Taj’s, and anyone else’s vote who might have gone with Erinn. JT said Erinn could be beat… but honestly, I think he knew that more people liked him than Stephen. So, although he made it out to be a difficult decision, byt putting loyalty ahead of “an easy win,” he truly kept the easy win (Stephen), and came out looking like the hero. He even admitted it after the fact, that he was faking being hurt by Stephen to get some sympathy! Smart!!

I’m so happy JT won. He was such a hard worker, played the game well, and was just an all-around good guy. As it should be, this was only the second time in Survivor history that someone won EVERY vote.

I just loved that Michael and Holly were reunited. There is no denying that those two are made for each other! So, now that things are good with Jim and Pam, I’m waiting around for Michael to get his happy ending. (I have a feeling they might drag it out for awhile…)

Another thing worth mentioning is how awesome the opener was. Some of my favorite moments happen when everyone in the office joins together to do something… anything. In this case, it was tiptoeing around the office, shoeless, changing all the clocks and watches so they could trick Michael into letting them leave early. Classic!

You know that feeling when you see a couple and think, “There’s someone for everyone.”? That’s exactly how I felt when they showed Toby and his friend. It was another Toby! That just warmed my heart.

And lastly, Pam is pregnant!!! What?! What a great ending to a great season. As always, I can’t wait for September, when the DVD comes out, packed with deleted scenes, commentary, and hopefully some fun, little extras.