So I’m a bit late with this for the fall, but that is what a DVR will do to you (among other things). I’ve watched every new show of the season. I try to make it through a full episode, but every now and then a true stinker will punish me so thoroughly that I end up hitting the remote as I puke. Now that you are in the mood for TV, here is the run down in the order they premiered.

90210: We don’t have a high def version of CW here in our puny village, so it was already DOA. I did try to stomach a low def version, but couldn’t make it past the first 10 minutes. Trying to copy perfection is difficult.

Hole in the Wall: On DVR you can watch an entire episode of action in about 120 seconds. If you have to watch the show, I strongly suggest taking that approach. There is absolutely no reason to watch this show. Of course, I’ve said that about many FOX game shows…

Fringe: A success for FOX. They seem to have gotten a rather large budget for fake blood and “Scanners” heads. The main woman star looks like she could beat me up in a fun sort of way.

Privileged: Once again, no CW in HD, so I couldn’t tolerate it for more than ten minutes.

Do Not Disturb: A) this show was miserable, and B) I can’t believe I watched the entire series, since it has already been canceled. Ever since Sliders the main guy hasn’t done a single watchable show. How many of you even knew this show was on?

In Harm’s Way, Valentine, and Easy Money. All on low def CW. Not tolerable for that reason alone.

Worst Week: This sitcom seems like it can last for a full half a season. Nothing worth watching, but I didn’t try to rip my eyes out while watching it. The father from the 70’s Show is always pretty funny.

Opportunity Knocks: Yet another ludicrous ABC feel good for the poor American show. I didn’t even make it through the commercial for this show.

The Mentalist: Nothing original, but the main character is rather sarcastic, so it was watchable, although they are already piling up on my DVR. Something tells me they won’t get watched.

Knight Rider: Didn’t NBC realize what crap they produced for the pilot movie last spring? Nothing improved. I lasted about 5 minutes in to this one. Latest word on the street is that NBC is sending this one back to the “rewrite” world.

Gary Unmarried: I’ll be honest, I’ll watch any show with Paula Marshall in it. I still miss Cupid and wish it would come out on DVD. The kids in the show make it painful, and having Paula dating Ed Begley Jr. is a bit nauseating.

The Ex List: I can’t remember any network show where the first episode had long discussions about nicknames for various “styles” of trimmed nether regions. The show was rather entertaining, and was actually winning its time slot, but CBS canned it. I think it pissed off some old ladies that sit around watching TV on Friday evenings. Another rough break for those that enjoy watching women clad in bikinis.

Kath and Kim: Painful. Has it been canceled yet?

Life on Mars: The scripts have had a few issues, but the show is decent. I think the 70’s soundtrack might be one of the best parts of it. Not one of the cheapest shows to make, so not sure if it will survive. Good actors.

Eleventh Hour: OK, but it doesn’t keep me interested.

My Own Worst Enemy: Seems brutally overacted. Don’t think it will make it for the season.

Crusoe: Has it been cancelled yet?

I think Fringe and The Mentalist will last past this season. Gary Unmarried, Life on Mars, and Worst Week at least have a shot (the two sitcoms simply because the are cheap to make). I don’t think anything else will make it.

That about wraps it up. Rerun season hasn’t cranked up yet. If anything strikes your fancy feel free to catch up on it, provided I approved of it.