Let the Countdown Begin

I've been meaning to blog about this last week but I've just been busy to take this much time and write about this topic.


It's countdown season. Yes, it's almost time to say goodbye to my favorite TV shows. It's almost time to go through the withdrawal syndrome and look for something else to watch. Let me list it down for you.

One Tree Hill has just come back from it's break last week for its final four episodes. There's the one from last week and another one today which means it has two episodes left before we say goodbye to Season 7 on May 17 in the US (18 in the Philippines).


What sucks about OTH wrapping up season 7 is that it seems like there's still too much to cover. The fact that it still hasn't been renewed for an eighth season scares me even more. One Tree Hill is my favorite show and I want it to stay for forever. But I can't deny the fact that it has been around for seven seasons and is nearing its expiration date. But please, end it right! And by ending it right I mean, get Brooke and Julian hitched already! Brooke needs her happy ending because she's the only one among the original five cast members who still hasn't had her complete happy ending.


But seriously, there are just too many things wrong with Season 7. Peyton and Lucas are gone (which I have come to terms with, by the way), then there's the absolutely stressful Nathan Scott love child storyline, the Alex-Brulian love triangle, the Mouth and Lauren affair... I can go on. Plus, Lauren/Skills and Mouth/Milli have to get back together, and Jamie needs a brother. That is why we need a Season 8. Got that, The CW?

As usual, How I Met Your Mother and The Big Bang Theory are scheduled to end together as they began their current seasons together. Both sitcoms still have three more episodes airing after this week's episode and both are ending on May 24 (that's 25 for us in the Philippines).


Season 5 of How I Met Your Mother has been so-so. Actually, I have been waiting for the Barney-Robin storyline to pick up where they left off since, apparently, their story is "still not over". It's the only arc that I liked this season. I also miss Ted actually going out on dates instead of being single practically the whole season. It's just not How I Met Your Mother without Ted trying to meet their mother. I hope Season 6 will be better.

The Big Bang Theory has been my go-to sitcom ever since Season1. Now, in its third season, it seems like its only getting better and better. No matter what the mood, Big Bang never fails to make me laugh, especially Raj and Sheldon, my two favorite characters. What's awesome about The Big Bang Theory is that it always helps me with my tests! The show has impeccable timing, I tell you. There's still no word on whether or not Big Bang will have a fourth season, but I have no doubt that it will.

Just like One Tree Hill, Gossip Girl only has two more episodes left in Season 3 and will end in May 17 in the US. I'm disappointed in GG mainly because of the Jenny-Nate thing that the writers have been playing around with since Season 1. I mean, seriously, make up your minds already! With the course you've been taking, it seems like Nate and Jenny are meant for each other, but you just won't let it. If you're worried about Serena, Carter Baizen would be the best guy for her (plus, we'd like to see more of him). Or if you'd like to follow the book, she doesn't end up with anyone. I'll stop right there because I've got way too much to say about it. Just read this blog, it has everything. Yeah, I love Jenny. I don't care what you think.


What I do appreciate in Season 3 is bringing in William Baldwin to play William van der Woodsen. I have to admit that I've been dying to find out who the producers will choose to play Serena's dad. Might I say that he is an excellent choice. I'm also waiting for Chuck and Blair to get back together, because, let's face it, the producers have no plans of following the Gossip Girl book. They're going to get back together sometime. However, I think that the guy they've decided to pair Blair with for the mean time is another excellent choice. I've been addicted to Gossip Girl lately and I can't wait until it comes back later this year.

There's only two more episodes left in Supernatural's fifth season. This season ends on May 13. When we'll probably know who will win between heaven and hell. I'm pretty sure neither will win, but let's just see what happens. I love Supernatural, not only because of the actors (I mean, come on. Look at them!) but because it's my kind of Theology class. I love how they made Sam and Dean the counterparts of Lucifer and Michael respectively. It's not like what we'd imagine. I thought it should've been the other way around, but the writers had a better reason that I did. The writers are amazing. Plus, I love how angels die on the show. (Click here to find out what I mean.) I kind of miss Chuck the prophet, too. His character was funny. As much as I love where Supernatural's going with Season 5, I have no idea what to expect for Season 6. Apparently, Supernatural was only supposed to last for five seasons. After the sixth season, this show, like OTH, is in danger of getting cancelled. I hope not though. I'm really enjoying it. I can't bear a massive withdrawal syndrome.

I'm completely aware that Glee just got back from its months-long break, but what they're airing for the past two weeks are just the back nine episodes which are basically a continuation of the previous thirteen episodes of Season 1. Since Glee has already aired two episodes as of this post, they have only seven more to air until Season 1 officially comes to a close. So, the first season of Glee officially ends on June 8. Yes, it's still pretty far away, but I thought I'd include it in the list anyway. I am enjoying Johnathan Groff's appearance in Glee and I hope he never leaves. Unfortunately, he's only here for the back nine episodes. So I hope the back nine never ends!

Chuck Season 3 is also almost over. It's final episode for this season airs on May 24. I am actually quite scared of the direction the show is going since I'm not sure what the writers are going to make of Season 4. However, I am happy that Chuck and Sarah are finally together. And there's no Agent Shaw getting in the way. Plus, John Casey is reinstated! I am, however, sad that Elie and Awesome are going to Africa. I hope we still get to see them regardless of where they are in the world. I love this show because Chuck is living my dream life. Haha!

I've just began watching 30 Rock early this year and I've already caught up with it. It's currently airing its fourth season which will end in May 20. I am hoping that in its final three episodes, 30 Rock will grant us the pleasure of seeing Floyd again. (We love Floyd! Okay, I do.) I think that a huge part of why I enjoy watching 30 Rock so much is because Saturday Night Live (and of course, Tina Fey and Alec Baldwin).


Speaking of which, Saturday Night Live's 35th season ends on May 15. The episode will be hosted by Alec Baldwin. Yaay! I am so excited! But then again, after this episode, my Sundays will be bare again. (How sad is it that I get to see Saturday Night Live on Sunday nights?)

Another new show (and another NBC show) I've been watching beginning last week is Community which I have Merce to thank for. If she hadn't mentioned it, I would have waited so long to watch this TV show. It's my new go-to sitcom. No, I'm not replacing The Big Bang Theory, I am simply adding to my list of go-to's. It's absolutely entertaining especially the after credits. Joel McHale and the rest of the cast are amazing at what they do. Community is definitely a must-watch. I can't wait to see the coming seasons.

Cougar Town is another feel-good sitcom that I watch whenever I feel like it. It either fills up my Thursday afternoons or my weekends. It's first season is coming to an end on May 19. Which is kind of sad. I love the Jules-Grayson thing but the title's getting misleading because of what's going on in the show. Oh well, it's still a funny show I'd keep watching.

I'm not a fan of 90210 but I watch it for the sake of finishing it. I've said it before, I've got this obsessive compulsion to finishing things I've started. The Vampire Diaries is actually an exception. I've seen the first four episodes but I got so sick of seeing too much vampire crap everywhere that I just couldn't bear watching that show. (Twilight ruined everything! I still watch True Blood though, and I still love The Vampire Chronicles.) Anyway, 90210 is airing its last episode for Season 2 on May 18.

I'm not watching Desperate Housewives right now because I watch it in its off season so I get to watch them as a marathon, but I decided to include it in the countdown since it's ending its sixth season on May 16. (Btw, I love the poster I found.)




See how long this is? It took long enough to write and put pictures on. Well, there it is. All the television shows I watch which are all ending this month (except Glee).


Any TV suggestions to keep me entertained in the off season?