The Big Bang Theory: Season Three Premiere Preview

Chandra

September 21 marks a new season and a new, later 9:30pm ET time slot for the CBS comedy The Big Bang Theory.

The Big Bang Theory

The first episode up during Season Three has another doozy of a title: “The Electric Can Opener Fluctuation.”

When Sheldon escapes back to Texas in disgrace after he discovers the rest of the gang tampered with his data from the three-month arctic expedition that ended the previous season, the guys are forced to follow him. Unfortunately, however, the development also threatens Leonard’s hopes of hooking up with Penny.

Keep your eyes peeled for another guest appearance by series lead Johnny Galecki’s former Roseanne co-star Laurie Metcalfe, who reprises her role as Sheldon’s mother Mary, as well as one by John Ross Bowie (Reno 911!), who returns as Barry Kripke.

Preview what’s in store during The Big Bang Theory’s third season and refresh your memory of what happened during Season Two in the following sneak peek and recap videos.

The Big Bang Theory airs Mondays on CBS at 9:30pm ET.

Photo: Jim Parsons, Johnny Galecki, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg, and Kunal Nayyar (Newscom)

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Two and a Half Men: Season Seven Premiere Preview

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Television’s current highest-rated sitcom, Two and a Half Men, kicks off its seventh season at 9pm ET on September 21 with “818-jklpuzo.”

Charlie Sheen, Angus T. Jones, Jon Cryer/Two and a Half Men

Making the return twice as nice is special guest star Eddie Van Halen, also known as the smokin’ lead guitarist of rock band Van Halen, who contributes a cameo.

Despite the big-name guest appearance and series star Jon Cryer’s Best Supporting Comedy Actor Emmy win last night, the season premiere’s plot is pretty simple.

The show picks up where it left off last season, with Charlie forced to decide which woman he really, truly wants: his present fiancée Chelsea (Jennifer Taylor) or his ex Mia (Emmanuelle Vaugier).

Also dropping by to help out in her recurring role as Dr. Linda Freeman is Jane Lynch, who pulls double duty this season on Fox’s fun new high school musical dramedy Glee.

If you need a refresher on what happened last season or just a preview of what’s coming up, take a look at the Two and a Half Men Season Six recap and Season Seven sneak peek videos below.

Two and a Half Men airs Mondays on CBS at 9pm ET.

Photo: Charlie Sheen, Angus T. Jones, and Jon Cryer (Newscom)

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New CBS Sitcom: ‘Accidentally on Purpose’ Premiere Preview

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It’s almost time to check out the September 21 series premiere of CBS’ latest original sitcom Accidentally on Purpose, starring former Dharma & Greg lead actress Jenna Elfman.

Jenna Elfman/Accidentally on Purpose

During the debut pilot episode…

We meet central character Billie (Elfman), a newspaper film critic who recently broke up with her boyfriend, only to immediately get pregnant afterwards by so-called accident during a one-night stand with a younger man named Zack (Jon Foster, Windfall).

Based on the hit Mary F. Pols memoir, the series follows Billie as she decides to keep her baby and then arranges with the father to live together as platonic roommates.

As expected, however, that setup leads to further complications, such as when Billie realizes that Zack and his immature friends have a very different lifestyle than she does, leaving her to wonder if her newborn will be the only child in the house.

Also starring on the newcomer are former Ugly Betty regular Ashley Jensen as Billie’s free-spirited best friend Olivia, Lennon Parham (Parks and Recreation) as Billie’s married little sister Abby, Melrose Place and Swingtown alum Grant Show as Billie’s current boss and commitment-phobic ex-boyfriend James, and Nicolas Wright (The Business) as Zack’s freeloading buddy Davis.

Sneak a peek at the 8:30pm ET series premiere in the following preview clip.

Accidentally on Purpose airs Mondays on CBS at 8:30pm ET.

Photo: Jenna Elfman (Newscom)

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How I Met Your Mother: Season Five Premiere Preview

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The fifth season of CBS’ How I Met Your Mother opens tonight, September 21, at 8pm ET with the premiere episode “Definitions.”

How I Met Your Mother

When the gang realizes that something’s hinky about Barney and Robin’s relationship…

Lily forces the secret lovers to face up to their biggest fear: becoming a bona fide couple.

And while that’s going on, Ted battles with his own anxiety over giving his first lecture at Columbia.

Can’t remember what happened during the fourth season? Curious about what’s coming up during the fifth? Then just continue below for a Season Four recap and a Season Five preview.

How I Met Your Mother airs Mondays on CBS at 8pm ET.

Photo: Jason Segel, Josh Radnor, Cobie Smulders, Alyson Hannigan, and Neil Patrick Harris (Newscom)

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‘Malcolm in the Middle’ Alum Bryan Cranston Wins Second Emmy

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Comedy Centric just has to give a big shout-out to Breaking Bad star Bryan Cranston.

Bryan Cranston/2009 Primetime Emmy Awards

As the photo above shows, during the September 20th 2009 Primetime Emmy Awards, the veteran of the long-running Fox sitcom Malcolm in the Middle received his second Best Lead Drama Actor Emmy in a row for his hit AMC dark dramedy. Excellent!

And in case fans are wondering, both Breaking Bad and Cranston’s mesmerizing character Walter White will return for a much-deserved third season of 13 episodes in 2010.

Photo: Bryan Cranston (Newscom)

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And the 2009 Comedy Emmy Winners Are…

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As reported earlier, the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards — notably hosted by hilarious How I Met Your Mother standout Neil Patrick Harris — aired on Sunday, September 20, and I have a complete list of the comedy winners right here.

Toni Collette/2009 Primetime Emmy Awards

Follow the jump to read ‘em and weep … or jump for joy, depending on whether or not your favorites took home one of those dazzling little statues.

The lucky victors are highlighted in bold type at the top of each category. Congratulations to all and their fellow nominees. It’s not easy getting a nod from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, you know, so praise is in order regardless of who ultimately wins.

Outstanding Comedy Series

  • 30 Rock, NBC
  • Entourage, HBO
  • Family Guy, Fox
  • How I Met Your Mother, CBS
  • The Flight of the Conchords, HBO
  • The Office, NBC
  • Weeds, Showtime

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series

  • Alec Baldwin, 30 Rock
  • Steve Carell, The Office
  • Jemaine Clement, The Flight of the Conchords
  • Jim Parsons, The Big Bang Theory
  • Tony Shalhoub, Monk
  • Charlie Sheen, Two and a Half Men

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series

  • Toni Collette, United States of Tara
  • Christina Applegate, Samantha Who?
  • Tina Fey, 30 Rock
  • Julia Louis-Dreyfus, The New Adventures of Old Christine
  • Mary-Louise Parker, Weeds
  • Sarah Silverman, The Sarah Silverman Program

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

  • Jon Cryer, Two and a Half Men
  • Kevin Dillon, Entourage
  • Neil Patrick Harris, How I Met Your Mother
  • Jack McBrayer, 30 Rock
  • Tracy Morgan, 30 Rock
  • Rainn Wilson, The Office

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

  • Kristin Chenoweth, Pushing Daisies
  • Jane Krakowski, 30 Rock
  • Elizabeth Perkins, Weeds
  • Amy Poehler, Saturday Night Live
  • Kristen Wiig, Saturday Night Live
  • Vanessa Williams, Ugly Betty
Photo: Toni Collette (Newscom)

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Curb Your Enthusiasm: Season Seven Premiere Preview

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After a wait of almost two entire years, HBO’s Larry David sitcom Curb Your Enthusiasm returns to the tube at last on Sunday, September 20.

Larry David/Curb Your Enthusiasm

Kicking off the seventh season of ten new episodes at 9pm ET is the interestingly titled premiere “Funkhouser’s Crazy Sister.” Follow the jump for a description, preview, promo, and on-the-set clip.

Here’s what happens: After Larry attempts a so-called “preemptive breakup” with Loretta Black (Vivica A. Fox), he and Jeff (Jeff Garlin) both realize that making a so-called “empty gesture” to a Funkhouser is a waste of time.

Now continue onward for those videos. The last one also includes a look at some of the upcoming seventh-season guest stars on Curb Your Enthusiasm, such as Christian Slater (Robot Chicken) and former Seinfeld regular cast members Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus (The New Adventures of Old Christine), Jason Alexander, and Michael Richards.

Curb Your Enthusiasm airs Sundays on HBO at 9pm ET.

Photo: Larry David (Newscom)

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Doogie Set to Do the Emmys Tomorrow

Chandra

Comedy lovers are now about a day away from learning which of their favorite funny people and funny shows have managed to score primetime Emmy awards for 2009.

Neil Patrick Harris

Even better, when it airs on CBS on Sunday, September 20, at 8pm ET, the three-hour 61st Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony will be hosted by How I Met Your Mother superstar, Doogie Howser, M.D. veteran, and current Best Comedy Actor Emmy nominee Neil Patrick Harris.

So, who exactly is up for a shiny little statuette tomorrow? Follow the jump to learn all of the 2009 comedy Emmy nominees in this year’s bigger, better categories.

Outstanding Comedy Series

  • 30 Rock, NBC
  • Entourage, HBO
  • Family Guy, Fox
  • How I Met Your Mother, CBS
  • The Flight of the Conchords, HBO
  • The Office, NBC
  • Weeds, Showtime

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series

  • Alec Baldwin, 30 Rock
  • Steve Carell, The Office
  • Jemaine Clement, The Flight of the Conchords
  • Jim Parsons, The Big Bang Theory
  • Tony Shalhoub, Monk
  • Charlie Sheen, Two and a Half Men

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series

  • Christina Applegate, Samantha Who?
  • Toni Collette, United States of Tara
  • Tina Fey, 30 Rock
  • Julia Louis-Dreyfus, The New Adventures of Old Christine
  • Mary-Louise Parker, Weeds
  • Sarah Silverman, The Sarah Silverman Program

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

  • Jon Cryer, Two and a Half Men
  • Kevin Dillon, Entourage
  • Neil Patrick Harris, How I Met Your Mother
  • Jack McBrayer, 30 Rock
  • Tracy Morgan, 30 Rock
  • Rainn Wilson, The Office

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

  • Kristin Chenoweth, Pushing Daisies
  • Jane Krakowski, 30 Rock
  • Elizabeth Perkins, Weeds
  • Amy Poehler, Saturday Night Live
  • Kristen Wiig, Saturday Night Live
  • Vanessa Williams, Ugly Betty
Photo: Neil Patrick Harris (Newscom)

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New HBO Sitcom: ‘Bored to Death’ Premiere Preview

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Sunday, September 20 is a big day for fans of scripted comedies on premium-cable network HBO. Not only will Larry David kick off the seventh season of his twisted hit Curb Your Enthusiasm at 9pm ET, but the new original sitcom Bored to Death will premiere immediately afterward at 9:30pm.

Jason Schwartzman, Zach Galifianakis/Bored to Death

Bored to Death stars Jason Schwartzman (Cracking Up), pictured above at left with his co-star Zach Galifianakis (Reno 911!), as Brooklyn, New York-based writer Jonathan Ames. The pen slinger is so affected by a painful breakup that he attempts to get over the failed relationship by pretending he’s a private eye similar to those featured in classic detective novels. I kid you not.

Joining Schwartzman and Galifianakis on the show’s marquee is Cheers veteran Ted Danson. Other familiar funny people set to appear include Heather Burns (Twenty Good Years), Patton Oswalt (The King of Queens), Oliver Platt (Huff), Parker Posey (The Return of Jezebel James), and Kristen Wiig (Saturday Night Live).

Bored to Death officially launches on September 20 with the premiere “Stockholm Syndrome.” Sample the episode in the pair of sneak peeks graciously provided below, or if you’re really anxious to watch, just surf over to HBO On Demand, Amazon.com’s Video On Demand Service, Comcast’s Fancast.com, or iTunes. HBO released the entire first episode to those websites so interested people won’t have to wait all the way until this Sunday to check out its latest potential comedy masterpiece.

Bored to Death will air Sundays on HBO at 9:30pm ET. The series was created by Jonathan Ames and its executive producers are Jonathan Ames, Sarah Condon, Stephanie Davis, Dave Becky, and Troy Miller.

Photo: Jason Schwartzman and Zach Galifianakis (Newscom)

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It’s Always Sunny: ‘The Mortgage Crisis’ Premiere Preview

Chandra

September 17 is a huge night for sitcom fans. Not only do three NBC comedies begin new seasons, but FX’s super-silly fan favorite It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia launches its fifth season with the premiere “The Gang Exploits the Mortgage Crisis.”

Glenn Howerton, Rob McElhenney, Danny DeVito, Charlie Day/It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia 5.01

So, what are the demented members of the Paddy’s Pub gang up to these days? Well…

While Frank, Mac, and Dennis try to get lucky in the real estate business, Dee tries to become a surrogate mother for a wealthy couple with a to-die-for home. Really.

And let’s not forget Charlie, who tries to take on an attorney and school him in the complexities of the judicial system. Really.

Let’s guess just how many of the lovable, screwed-up characters are going to succeed in their individual schemes, after sneaking a peek at “The Gang Exploits the Mortgage Crisis” in the clip below. That really is a nice house.

It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia airs Thursdays on FX at 10pm ET.

Photo: Glenn Howerton, Rob McElhenney, Danny DeVito, and Charlie Day (Patrick McElhenney/FX)

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