There was no surprise when SoapNet announced that it would be broadcasting another season of the late night spinoff of General Hospital Night Shift. The premiere season was a ratings blockbuster for the cable channel, a big hit with fans and well-received by the critics.

What was surprising was news that a new head writer, Sri Rao, would be taking over from Bob Guza, Jr., and that two major players from GH's history -- Tristan Rogers and Antonio Sabato, Jr. -- would be starring in this go-round.

I enjoyed Night Shift, year one, so I was inclined to check it out. I'm thrilled to report that after three episodes, I'm loving Night Shift 2008! Here's five reasons why:

A familiar face will be popping up at Seattle Grace before Grey's Anatomy goes on hiatus at the end of the season. Kate Walsh, a.k.a. Addison Montgomery, M.D., will return to the medical drama when her character makes a visit to the Emerald City. It'll be for just one episode, though. ABC has already picked up Kate's spin-off series, Private Practice, for the fall.

Executive producer/writer Shonda Rhimes confirmed that Kate Walsh will return to Grey's Anatomy for a guest bit this spring, but a definite date has not been pinned down. Five new episodes of GA are set to air starting April 24.

(S03E06) Hello, my name is Jen, and I will be covering House for Tom Biro this evening. To our right, please notice that Michael Tritter, policeman extraordinaire is still with us, and searching House's house for narcotics. Tritter has been called the anti-House, but let's examine the evidence. He is vengeful, like House. He breaks into people's apartments and searches for evidence, just like House. He is addicted to Nicorette gum, just like House. I think House even points out correctly that Tritter is taking out his anti-smoking frustrations on House-- why not? House takes out his pain on everybody else too. Especially when he can't have his drug of choice.