['The Big Bang Theory' - 'The Cohabitation Formulation'] As we mentioned last time around, 'The Big Bang Theory' is at its best when it's subverting traditional sitcom expectations, not going along with them. But tonight's episode seemed content to throw down some of the hoariest sitcom tropes of all time -- the overbearing mother, the love triangle -- and then had nothing new to do with them. ...

['The Big Bang Theory' - 'The Benefactor Factor'] What a difference a week makes. The previous episode of 'The Big Bang Theory' was probably the weakest of the season, and it certainly had the skimpiest plot. Tonight's episode was much better, and it hit all the right comedic beats. Once again, the plot was pretty thin. But then again, 'The Big Bang Theory' has never been known for the ...

['The Big Bang Theory' - 'The Thespian Catalyst'] For the second time in a row, the plot of 'The Big Bang Theory' hung upon the slenderest of threads. Last time around, the plot of the episode was skimpy, but it still managed to be funny. This time around ... not so much. At this point in the show, we basically know these characters. Penny will always be ditsy. Sheldon will always be ...

['The Big Bang Theory' - 'The Love Car Displacement'] O-kaaaay then. There are episodes of sitcoms, and then there are episodes of sitcoms. And then there was this latest episode of 'The Big Bang Theory.' Just to make it clear before we delve a little bit, I like 'The Big Bang Theory,' I really do. But this episode seemed ... odd. And much like the episode before it, it seemed to hang ...

['The Big Bang Theory' - 'The Bus Pants Utilization'] In a way, Sheldon and Penny are kindred spirits on 'The Big Bang Theory.' They're both outcasts. He's too nerdy even for the group of nerds that he hangs out with; she's not considered nerdy enough. So it always seems appropriate when the pair are forced to spend time together, even though it's stressful for them both. Last time out, the ...

It's all happening. Yes, it's the season premiere of 'Toddlers & Tiaras'! The series has only been gone for a few months -- but still, there's been a 'Toddlers & Tiaras'-shaped hole in our lives. We've missed it all so much! Overbearing parents forcing little kids to go onstage! Creepy makeup! Hairspray! Temper tantrums! ... Good times, good times. On the new episode (Wed., 10PM ET on ...

So, what's in the news these days? Chelsea Handler has the scoop. On the new 'Chelsea Lately' (weeknights, 11PM ET on E!), Ms. Handler discussed the strange case of an Indian woman who was married for six months, only to learn that her "husband" was actually ... also a woman. Chelsea being Chelsea, this somehow led to a discussion about Oprah Winfrey. "This is Oprah's greatest fantasy!" the ...

'My Strange Addiction' (Wed., 11PM ET on TLC) is a new reality series about people suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder. The premiere episode features a woman who sucks her thumb at all times, a girl who's addicted to tanning, and a 31-year-old who sleeps with her blow dryer. ... And then there's Kesha. 34-year-old Kesha eats toilet paper. She eats half a roll a day -- and has done ...

Every story is a mystery story -- even if the tale itself doesn't involve clues or a crime. Whether it's a sitcom about mismatched roommates, a game show, or a reality show about people living in New Jersey, we still watch every TV program for the same reason: to find out what happens at the end. It's a natural human desire to learn what happens next. But this might be a problem where ...

Sometimes, it can be hard to tell when a date is going badly. Laughter, eye contact, body language ... these things can all convey different messages. But sometimes, it's not so hard to tell if a date is going badly. Like when you have a drink thrown in your face. That's usually a bad sign. On the new 'Millionaire Matchmaker' (Tue., 9PM ET on Bravo), Patti Stanger encounters her "worst client ...