Skins, American Idol, and Spartacus [TV THIS WEEK]

This week’s viewing schedule is jam-packed with action, adventure, and bad vocals. There are some new shows premiering as well as some old favorites returning. So warm up your channel-changing thumb and get ready for some action!

Skins – MTV – Monday, January 17, 10 p.m. (ET)

Series premiere. This series is the American version of the original hit British drama series following teenagers. I’m not convinced that making an American version was the best idea. Color me skeptical. Apparently they needed to change an English-language program into an American-language program. Go figure. Then again, it could be a hit…more like the American version of the British series The Office than the American version of Coupling. However, since the show’s original creators are involved, it’s worth a watch. Worse comes to worst, you’ve just spent an hour of your life watching scantly clad teens. Woe is you! In this episode, Tony helps Stanley lose his virginity. The series is jam-packed with sex, drugs, parties, and drama. Go ahead and get your Lohan on.

White Collar – USA – Tuesday, January 18, 10 p.m. (ET)

Back after a long absence, White Collar returns. When a clever criminal joins forces with the FBI, action is bound to ensue. Mozzie was shot, and Peter was suspended from the FBI. Who shot Mozzie? Will Peter clear his name? What antics is Neal up to now? As an avid TV viewer, I appreciate the action, adventure, mystery, and humor in this show. As a female, I appreciate series star Matt frickin’ Bomer. And your girlfriend will, too…so keep her away from the TV. Regardless of Matt Bomer’s dashing good looks, USA’s comedy-dramas are a resounding success and quite entertaining. For those of you into this sort of thing, USA’s Royal Pains and the new show Fairly Legal will also be on this week. But really, if you only have time for one USA show this week, White Collar is definitely your best, funniest, and most action-packed bet.

American Idol – Fox – Wednesday, January 19, 8 p.m. – Apocalypse (ET)

Season 10 premiere. Do I hear a collective groan? It’s still popular…just not as interesting as it used to be. Nonetheless, if you’re into music and condescending snark-isms, then this show is for you. But don’t count on seeing Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, Kara DioGuardi, or even Ellen DeGeneres. This season, it’s just Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, and Steven Tyler. We’ll always have Seacrest.

Fringe – Fox – Friday, January 21, 9 p.m. (ET)

This hit show is back on a new night. Why the new night, you ask? Because American Idol is a greedy time-slot hog. At least we get some new episodes. This week, Walter meets his favorite band’s keyboardist, while the Fringe team works to reverse an error.

Spartacus: Gods of the Arena – Starz – Friday, January 21, 10 p.m. (ET)

Series premiere. This show serves as a prequel for the series Spartacus: Blood and Sand. This show follows life in the House of Batiatus. Batiatus runs his father’s gladiator training school. In this episode, he tries to find funding for a new arena. This show looks like it will be bloody, violent, and absolutely delightful. It’s so graphic, it’ll make a Hoplomachi seem like a Meridiani!

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The Return of Tosh, Serious Sports, and Funny Sports [TV THIS WEEK]

The week ahead will bring you plenty of TV action. Reality, comedy, drama, and horror are all in store for this week. Here is what we’re looking forward to watching.

The X Life - VH1 – Monday, January 10, 10 p.m. (ET)

Series premiere. This reality show follows extreme athletes and the women in their lives. Featured athletes include Pierre Luc Gagnon, Cory “Nasty” Nastazio, and Jeremy “Twitch” Stenberg. FMXers, BMXers, and skaters show you what it means to be extreme…and not in the “home makeover” sense. Ty Pennington can go “move that truck” himself.

Tosh.O – Comedy Central – Tuesday, January 11, 10 p.m. (ET)

Season 3 premiere. Comedian Daniel Tosh is back with more viral videos than you can shake a stick at. But why would you need a stick when you have shtick?

Lights Out – FX – Tuesday, January 11, 10 p.m. (ET)

Series premiere. This drama series follows a former heavy-weight champ. He retired after a controversial match, and is now experiencing problems with money and dementia. This is no joking matter. Making jabs would be below the belt.

Onion SportsDome – Comedy Central – Tuesday, January 11, 10:30 p.m. (ET)

Series premiere. This show satirizes the world of sports, think of it as a sporty version of The Daily Show and The Colbert Report. Finally…a comedy show with some balls.

Behemoth - Syfy – Saturday, January 15, 9 p.m. (ET)

Syfy original movie. Scientist go to study a volcano and instead find a gargantuan monster in this horror flick. CGI, a centuries-old monster, and massive destruction…it’s just like a trip down the red carpet with Joan Rivers.

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Bob’s Burgers, Wipeout, The Cape, and V [TV THIS WEEK]

Now that all that holiday hubbub is over, it is time to settle back in to a satisfying and rewarding TV schedule. A lot of shows are premiering this week, so try not to get too overwhelmed. Here are the shows that we’re looking forward to.

V – ABC – Tuesday, January 4, 9 p.m. (ET)

Season 2 premiere. The red sky continues. Riots break out. There are concerns about Anna’s leadership ability. The new year hasn’t been kind to everyone. Pour a little more champagne. It’ll all be fine.

Wipeout - ABC – Thursday, January 6, 8 p.m. (ET)

Fourth season premiere. This episode is all wintery, featuring a ski lift, snow, avalanches, and ice. Confusingly Christmasy for January, but we’ll take it. We don’t hate on holidays…we’re not Dasher bashers or Hanukkah haters. Kwanzaa? Right on-zaa!

Bob’s Burgers - Fox – Sunday, January 9, 8:30 p.m. (ET)

Series premiere. This animated series follows the family of a restauranteur. In this episode, a health inspector pays them a visit. Mmm..hygiene. Food safety is fun!

The Cape - NBC – Sunday, January 9, 9 p.m. (ET)

Two-hour series premiere. In this series, an ex-cop tries to become a super hero. He’ll even battle a villain in the premiere episode. Apparently he’s a prodigy. The cast includes perennial sci-fi favorite Summer Glau. Tune in for some hot, taut superhero action…All related to the most underused garment.

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Back to the Future, Dinosaurs, and KISS [TV THIS WEEK]

The new year is upon us. Luckily, so are a few new specials and TV programs. So, in between all of your auld-lang-syning, be sure to tune in!

Back to the Future Marathon
AMC -Friday, December 31, 6 p.m. (ET)
All three movies. It’s back to back to back Back to the Future. In the first film, Marty McFly (played by Michael J. Fox) travels to 1955, where he meets his parents when they were in high school. In the next film, McFly travels to 2015 and back to 1955. In the final film, he travels to the Old West. It’s New Year’s Eve. Can you really do any better than going back to the future?

Primeval
BBC America – Saturday, January 1, 9 p.m. (ET)
Season 4 premiere. This season will bring new characters and new creatures in this new season. Abby and Conner might lose their positions on the ARC team because they were gone too long. That’s what happens when you spend a year in the Cretaceous period and then return to the present. Well, that, and you might have inexplicable cravings for raw stegosaurus meat. Just like mama used to make.

Gene Simmons Family Jewels
A&E – Sunday, January 2, 9 p.m. (ET)
Two episodes in a row, including the season finale. In the first episode, KISS tours Europe, giving new meaning to the term French KISS. Then, Gene’s comic book may be made into a show AND he visits a haunted ship. You only wish you were that cool.

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TV This Week: Money Drop, Yin Yang, American Ninjas, and Doctor Who?

This week in TV brings you a few treats to jingle your bells. Prepare for a series premiere, two season finales, and…Doctor Who Christmas! We’re putting these shows on our nice list.

Million Dollar Money Drop - Fox – Monday, December 20, 8 p.m. (ET)

Two-hour series premiere. Add this to the ever-growing list of game shows. In this show, contestants try to answer questions. If they fail, they see money fall before their very eyes. It’s kind of like when you go shopping with your girlfriend. Hosted by comedian Kevin Pollak. Like it? Then you’ve hit the motherload. They’ll be airing several episodes throughout the week. Not into it? Avoid Fox at all costs.

Psych - USA – Wednesday, December 22, 10 p.m. (ET)

Season 5 finale. Shawn and Gus need Yang’s help to capture the elusive Yin, who has recently kidnapped a woman. It’s a fun trip with Shawn, Gus, and the former-accomplice serial killer, Yang. This will wrap up the Yin/Yang trilogy…or will it? Okay, it probably will. No more Ali Sheedy for you.

American Ninja Warrior - G4 – Thursday, December 23, 8 p.m. (ET)

Two back-to-back hours of Americans competing to compete in the Japanese show, Ninja Warrior. This week, the finalists travel to Japan, where they finally find their way to Mount Midoriyama and the finals finally finish.

Doctor Who - BBC America – Saturday, December 25, 9 p.m. (ET)

As a very special Christmas gift, BBC America is giving Americans the chance to watch the Doctor Who Christmas episode on Christmas day. In it, Amy and Rory are in a space liner that is about to crash. The Doctor helps an old guy in order to save his friends. The logistics of this may be hard to understand. Like many TV show Christmas episodes, it is based on Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. That Carol sure gets around.

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Very Special Finales and Kinda Special Specials [TV THIS WEEK]

This week brings us plenty o’ finales and specials to stuff your stockings. Or TiVo. Your choice. So here is what’s on our radar. What are you watching this week?

Psych - USA – Wednesday, December 15, 9 pm (ET)

Two new episodes in one night? How spoiled are we? First, Shawn, Gus, and Henry all get canned from the police department, leading Shawn into a Dickensonian journey through what Santa Barbara would be like without him. It probably involves a lot fewer ’80s references and a little less sass. Then, Shawn defends a polar bear accused of murdering its trainer. Where’s Al Gore when you need him? Guest starring: a polar bear. Check out our photo gallery of cute and deadly polar bears!

The Challenge: Cutthroat - MTV - Wednesday, December 15, 10 pm (ET)

Season finale. Some popular players end up in the Gulag. Then, the remaining players go through a difficult final challenge. Ultimately, wo players are hospitalized and the grand prize is awarded. Maybe this year it will be life support. Check out our list of reality TV stars who could make it in the WWE!

Burn Notice - USA - Thursday, December 16, 9 pm (ET)

Two episodes, including season 4 finale. A tactical team is after Michael and friends. Michael has to save the group. This finale sounds new and novel!

It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia - FX – Thursday, December 16, 10 pm (ET)

One-hour long season 6 finale. This very special Christmas episode features holiday hijinx galore. There is Santa-related violence, elf-related nudity, present-related thievery, and videos of Christmases past. Merry Christmas!

Ricky Gervais: Out of England 2 — The Stand-Up Special - HBO – Saturday, December 18, 10 pm (ET)

This follow-up to the hilarious 2008 special was taped in Chicago. On the menu tonight: famine, recession, gay marriage, Noah’s Ark, obesity, and acts of God. So much better than the McRib! Check out our list of the World’s Weirdest ‘Wiches!

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TV This Week: Dexter Finale, Video Game Awards, and Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders!

Christmas is fast approaching, bringing with it countless special Christmas episode and season finales. And let’s face facts…nothing brings more Christmas cheer than watching the season finale of Dexter with those you love.

Minute to Win It - NBC – Tuesday, December 7, 8 p.m. (ET)

The popular game show returns, now with new Christmas-themed challenges. Shine up your Christmas balls, and prepare for some minute-long action.

Eureka -Syfy – Tuesday, December 7, 9 p.m. (ET)

Special holiday episode. Syfy channel is really diving into the holiday season this year, so be sure to look for marathons and holiday episodes of your favorite Syfy shows. Tonight, see how the geniuses celebrate Christmas.

Warehouse 13 -Syfy – Tuesday, December 7, 10 p.m. (ET)

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American Ninja Warrior – G4 – Wednesday, December 8, 8 p.m. (ET)

Season premiere. Americans compete to compete on the Japanese show. That’s how exclusive Japanese game shows are. It’s like scoring a big plasma screen TV on Black Friday without being mauled by a belligerent grandma.

The Office - NBC – Thursday, December 9, 8 p.m. (ET)

One-hour long holiday episode. This episode features two Christmas parties and a snowball fight…with Dwight. Will anyone come out alive?

Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team - CMT – Friday, December 10, 8 p.m. (ET)

Season finale. You may have been watching just for kicks, but now it is finally time for them to announce the winner.

Spike TV’s Video Game Awards 2010 - Spike – Saturday, December 11, 8 p.m. (ET)

Finally, an ironic reason to turn off your video game system. Tune in to look back on the best games of 2010.

Ice Quake - Syfy – Saturday, December 11, 9 p.m. (ET)

Syfy original movie! Global warming has dangerous outcomes, as the melting ice leads to earthquakes, leaving innocent victims calling out to Al Gore for salvation.

Amazing Race - CBS - Sunday, December 12, 8 p.m. (ET)

Season finale. The season ends in Los Angeles. Who will win? Will Phil Keoghan crack a smile? Only time will tell.

Family Guy - Fox - Sunday, December 12, 8:30 p.m. (ET)

One-hour long holiday episode. Let’s just hope your parents don’t get their hopes up when you tell them you want to have a Family Christmas.

Dexter - Showtime – Sunday, December 12, 9 p.m. (ET)

Season 5 finale. A trap is set to ensnare our favorite serial killer. Will he escape? Who knows…Anyone want to take a stab at it?

Leverage - TNT - Sunday, December 12, 9 p.m. (ET)

Christmas episode. Your favorite group of rogues is back with a couple episodes just for the holidays. It’s like Christmas in Connecticut…don’t all these Christmas puns just sleigh you? Next week, we’ll try to rein(deer) them in.

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TV This Week: Supermodels, Zombies, and Saget…oh my!

Thanksgiving may be over, but that doesn’t mean things are any less corny. After all, both Bob Saget and David Hasselhoff have shows debuting this week. But don’t worry…there are also plenty of other options this week!

The Buried Life - MTV – Monday, November 29, 10 p.m. (ET)

One-hour season 2 finale. The guys try to make a million dollars in one month. Then they’ll finally be able to join the country club.

Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show - CBS – Tuesday, November 30, 10 p.m. (ET)

Finally, an opportunity for the men of America to familiarize themselves with the current trends in women’s undergarment fashions. Clearly, you men folk just want to stay abreast of women’s issues.

Strange Days With Bob Saget - A&E – Tuesday, November 30, 10 p.m. (ET)

Series premiere. This reality series follows Bob Saget as he travels the country. Yes, Bob Saget has a reality show. 2012 end-date: 1. Hope for a brighter future: 0.

Sons of Anarchy - FX – Tuesday, November 30, 10 p.m. (ET)

Third season finale. SAMCRO wants to move forward…but the Russians and ATF pose a threat. Finally, a scenario the average American can relate to.

Grammy Nominations Concert Live - CBS – Wednesday, December 1, 10 p.m. (ET)

In this special, Grammy nominations are announced and various performers sing. Watch for B.o.B, Bruno Mars, Katy Perry, and America’s most mocked mop-top, Justin Bieber. I don’t know about you, but I was like “baby baby baby no.”

Gene Simmons Family Jewels - A&E – Sunday, December 5, 9 p.m. (ET)

Sixth season premiere. Gene goes to Amsterdam…and you know what he’s going to do there…visit the Anne Frank house. What were you thinking?

Boardwalk Empire - HBO – Sunday, December 5, 9 p.m. (ET)

First season finale. Election day approaches. Will Nucky get lucky?

The Hasselhoffs - A&E – Sunday, December 5, 10 p.m. (ET)

Series premiere. This reality series gives you your dose of the Hoff as he goes about his daily life…you know, hanging out with his daughters, posing sexily with puppies, and being fantHasstic.

The Walking Dead - AMC – Sunday, December 5, 10 p.m. (ET)

Season finale. The group gets into the CDC. That seems like a dead end…

TV This Week:Dinosaurs, Cars, and BACON!

You’d think that there would be less on TV with Thanksgiving on the horizon. But TV does not submit to any holiday! This list will NOT, however, include the much anticipated finale of Dancing With the Stars (Tuesday night on ABC) because it is Coed’s policy not to incite violence.

Tiger Woods: The Rise and Fall - Biography – Monday, November 22, 10 p.m. (ET)

In honor of the one year anniversary, we get another look at the Tiger Woods scandal. Hmm….I thought wood was the traditional gift for the fifth anniversary.

World of Jenks - MTV – Monday, November 22, 10 p.m. (ET)

Season finale! This special, one-hour long finale features a high school football-player with a mom who’s fresh out of the slammer. It’s like an immersion program in awkwardness.

Mustang Boss 302: The Legend is Back - SPEED – Monday, November 22, 10 p.m. (ET)

A team (including racer Parnelli Jones) work on the new Mustang Boss 302. It’s very va-va-vroom.

Bacon Paradise - Travel Channel – Wednesday, November 24, 10 p.m. (ET)

This special features some of the best bacon dishes in the US. Tune in; pig out.

Full Throttle Saloon - truTV – Wednesday, November 24, 10 p.m. (ET)

Season 2 premiere. This reality series follows the goings-on at a post-apocalyptic style biker bar. Nothing goes together better than drinking and Doomsday.

Punkin Chunkin - Discovery Channel – Thursday, November 25, 8 p.m. (ET)

It’s time to toss some pumpkins! Fancy machinery is used to squash the squash. It’ll be a pumpkin pile.

Hollywood’s Hottest Car Chases - SPEED – Thursday, November 25, 8 p.m. (ET)

This special discusses some of the most memorable car chases from the movies. After a long Thanksgiving with your family, you may need a good chaser.

Triassic Attack - Syfy – Saturday, November 27, 9 p.m. (ET)

This Syfy original movie finds dinosaurs hanging out in a small town and on a college campus. Let’s just hope they don’t have tenure, or they’ll never get rid of them!

TV This Week: Relive Your Glory Daze With Beer, Pot, and Cars

This is a very guy-centric week in television. It’s totally testosterone-y (curiously, not the San Francisco treat). Man up and tune in!

Weeds - Showtime – Monday, November 15, 10 p.m. (ET)

Sixth season finale! Trips out of the country and major decisions abound. And we’re not just talking about what to munch on.

Apocalypse, PA - History Channel – Tuesday, November 16, 10 p.m. (ET)

Series premiere. With a name like this, how could it be bad? Sadly, it’s not as apocalyptic as they’d have you believe. It’s just a reality series following a self-reliant family as they build stuff, make stuff, and milk stuff.  You know what they say: no goats, no glory.

Glory Daze - TBS – Tuesday, November 16, 10 p.m. (ET)

Series premiere. This comedy is set in a fraternity in 1986. It’s time to get your Greek on.

Human Target - Fox – Wednesday, November 17, 8 p.m. (ET)

Season two premiere. It’s time to rescue Winston. It’s always good to help a buddy out.

2010 American Music Awards - ABC – Sunday, November 21, 8 p.m. (ET)

This is the 38th annual AMA Awards. More importantly, both Justin Bieber and New Kids on the Block will be there. Oh, yeah. Katy Perry will be there, too. But who cares about the World’s Hottest Woman when there’s a mop-top tween heartthrob flipping his hair and middle-aged men dancing in unison?

Brew Masters – Discovery Channel – Sunday, November 21, 10 p.m. (ET)

Series premiere. This reality show follows brewer Sam Calagione as he makes beer and experiments with new recipes. I support the traditional dirty ping pong ball flavoring.

Top Gear - History Channel – Sunday, November 21, 10 p.m. (ET)

Series premiere. Well, sort of. This is the premiere of the American version of this series about cars. It had been British. Kind of like subtle condescension.

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TV This Week: Sexpos, Comedy, and Action

There are great things in store this week. Learn how to dodge the government, watch a sex expo, or get a first look at America’s cutest cat…there’s definitely something that will tickle your fancy!

Track Me if You Can - Discovery Channel – Wednesday, November 10, 8 p.m. (ET)

This special will teach you how to avoid the prying eyes of big brother. Finally, you’ll be able to pirate your copy of Eat Pray Love in peace. That Julia Roberts…she’s just so inspirational.

Psych - USA – Wednesday, November 10, 10 p.m. (ET)

Psych is back! Despereaux (played by Cary Elwes) escapes from prison and ultimately wants Shawn and Gus’s help. Do they still have their froyo? Sorry, did I say froyo? I meant mojo.

Burn Notice - USA – Thursday, November 11, 10 p.m. (ET)

The gangs is back. In this episode, Michael tries to prevent a bombing, obtain a document, and eat the perfect spoonful of yogurt.

2010 MTV Europe Music Awards - MTV – Friday, November 12, 9 p.m. (ET)

This awards show will take place in Madrid and feature artists from Europe and the United States. Are they implying that the Spanish have some sort of entertainment we don’t have? That’s bull(fighting).

America’s Cutest Cat 2010 - Animal Planet – Saturday, November 13, 9 p.m. (ET)

OMG! It’s the cutest show on TV! I will not sully Mr. Snuggles reputation with dirty jokes. Make your own.

The Lost Future - Syfy – Saturday, November 13, 9 p.m. (ET)

This futuristic flick follows a tribe fighting a disease…and the mutants that carry it. Is that you, Kate Gosselin?

Tracy Morgan: Black and Blue - HBO – Saturday, November 13, 10 p.m. (ET)

Join Tracy Morgan for an informational (if by informational you mean hilarious) discussion on terrorism, race, and drugs.

Sexpo: South Africa - G4 – Sunday, November 14, 10 p.m. (ET)

Hosted by porn star Riley Steele. This is the hottest convention since the 1896 National Democratic Convention when William Jennings Bryan brought the sexy in full force. Mmm…I’d endorse his coinage ratio!

Bored to Death - HBO – Sunday, November 14, 10 p.m. (ET)

Season 2 finale. The Brooklyn Comic Con is fast approaching. Jonathan isn’t a pro, but there but he knows a good con when he sees one.

TV This Week: A Mixed Bag of Awesome

This week’s TV schedule brings you comedy, reality, and hard time. So open up your mixed bag of awesome and see what’s in store!

The Women of SNL - NBC – Monday, November 1, 9 p.m. (ET)

Featuring the famous funny ladies and their best skits. Bringing you the best in boobs and buffoonery for the last 35 years.

Top Gear - BBC America – Monday, November 1, 9 p.m. (ET)

Season finale. Old British roadsters, Ferrari 458 Italia, and…Jeff Goldblum? Ok, sure…rambling roads, rambling actor…I get it.

Election Coverage! – All over the place – Tuesday, November 2, throughout the night

It’s midterm election time, folks. Don’t forget to go cast your vote. (Hint: Maksim and Brandy aren’t competing in this one.)

Marijuana: A Chronic History - History Channel – Wednesday, November 3, 9 p.m. (ET)

The history of marijuana in America. Maybe when the pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock they were really looking for Plymouth Stoned.

First Ascent - Travel Channel – Thursday, November 4, 9 p.m. (ET)

Series premiere. Award-winning rock climber Chris Sharma’s training is documented. Don’t stand in his way. No one likes a rock block.

County Jail - TLC – Thursday, November 4, 10 p.m. (ET)

Series premiere. This episode features Las Vegas’s Clark County Detention Center. It gives new meaning to “hitting the bars.”

Jamie Kennedy: Uncomfortable - Showtime – Saturday, November 6, 9 p..m. (ET)

Jamie Kennedy has a comedy special. Yes, that Jamie Kennedy. From The Jamie Kennedy Experiment, you ask? Indeed, sir. The same fellow. Tune in for a laugh.

Eastbound and Down - HBO – Sunday, November 7, 10:30 p.m. (ET)

Second season finale. Will Kenny Powers stay in Mexico? Nadie sabe.

Psych College Tour: How Do You Like Them Pineapples?

That’s right, folks! Everyone’s favorite show about a fake psychic and his pharmaceutical-selling wry-ally will be hitting up ten colleges across the country. Each campus will host Psych-related activities, including a sneak peek at the new fall episodes.

The events will be hosted by a Psych writer, as well as the shows creator/comic genius Steve Franks. Show stars James Roday (Shawn) and Dulé Hill (Gus) will even be making special appearances at select events.

There will also feature Q&A sessions as well as trivia challenges. And if that’s not enough, fans will have the opportunity to win fully-loaded iPads and Psych collectibles.

James Roday and Dulé Hill are ready for the challenges of returning to college. According to Hill, “Anybody wants to offer me a shot; I’ll definitely take a shot.” Roday adds “I’m hoping to get in on final exams, maybe a couple of essays.”

The tour schedule is as follows:

Monday 10/25: The University of Florida

Thursday 10/28:  The University of Oregon

Monday 11/1:  The University of Georgia

Tuesday 11/2: Boston University

Wednesday 11/3: The University of Texas at Austin

Thursday 11/4: The University of California, Santa Barbara

Monday 11/8: Arizona State University and The University of Michigan

Tuesday 11/9: Northwestern University

The tenth and final school will be announced next week on the show’s Facebook page.

Since Psych has given you so much, encourage your university to give back! Hill says “I’m hoping that one of these colleges will give me an honorary degree.” You can also join the Facebook campaign to get  James Roday and Dulé Hill to host Saturday Night Live. Roday, says ” “If we ended up somehow going on SNL, we’d promise to be funny…We’d be down for just about anything.” Come on, guys…You hooked Betty White up!

Can’t make it to the tour? Lucky for you, the series is returning with new episodes on Wednesday, November 10 at 10/9c. This season promises to bring a plethora of guest stars, more on creepy serial killer Mr. Yin, and a Twin Peaks-inspired episode, which Roday is exceptionally excited about. “I can’t say I’ve ever been more proud of anything we’ve accomplished on the show.” Note: Watch or TiVo the first airing of this episode, or you’ll miss out on seeing this special, extended edition.

But that’s not all the new episodes have to offer. According to Roday, an episode late in the season will feature “…a polar bear whose been accused of murder.” Hill adds, ““I’ve asked a lot of questions about how that interaction is going to go down. ‘How are we going to shoot this scene? Because this bear is in front of our faces.’” Additionally, Dulé Hill’s character, Burton Guster, may be interested in a special lady (not a polar bear, but perhaps equally as dangerous). Hill describes this as an “infatuation with a relative of Lassiter.”

According to Hill, “We’re a fun show. It’s a show people can relate to….it makes people laugh.”

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TV This Week: Zombies, Werewolves, and Amityville

This week in television will bring you plenty of creepiness and a little bit of reality. So, tune in and freak out.

Raising Hope - Fox – Tuesday, October 26, 9 p.m. (ET)

One hour of goodness! Maw Maw goes trick-or-treating. Well, really more of hick-or-treating.

Dance Cam Slam - VH1 -Tuesday, October 26, 10 p.m .(ET)

Series premiere. Participants make dance videos. It’s like YouTube, but less judgmental. So put on your tap shoes and best sequined jumper and get to work!

Police Women of Dallas - TLC – Thursday, October 28, 9 p.m. (ET)

Season four premiere. The series is now in Dallas. The women fight crime, Texas style (ie, with hairspray and a drawl).

Ancient Aliens - History Channel – Thursday, October 28, 10 p.m. (ET)

Season 2 premiere. This episode features “mysterious places.” Area 51. The Pyramids. The inside of Snooki’s poof.

Jersey Shore - MTV -Thursday, October 28, 10 p.m. (ET)

Season 2 reunion. Prepare your fists, for they will need to pump.

Wreck Chasers - TLC - Thursday, October 28, 10 p.m. (ET)

Season premiere. Following tow-truck drivers. They’ll gladly truck you off.

Red: Werewolf Hunter - Syfy – Saturday, October 30, 9 p.m. (ET)

Syfy original movie. Little Red Riding Hood’s descendants hunt werewolves. I kid you not.

Amityville: The Final Testament - A&E – Sunday, October 31, 8 p.m. (ET)

The convicted Amityville killer is interviewed. But if you’re looking for ectoplasm and green ooze, look elsewhere. This is a real guy.

The Walking Dead - AMC – Sunday, October 31, 10 p.m. (ET)

Series premiere. This horror series is based on the comic book of the same name. Finally, the survivors of the zombie apocalypse have their own show! I guess you could call this “hell-evision.”