Dear TBBT Writers...

Tonight's blog is a personal request. You'll see...

Dearest Writers of my Beloved Big Bang Theory,

Please please please please please please please don't break Leonard and Penny up. Your ratings have never been better, viewership has never been higher, and the show is still as funny as ever. You have no reason to mess with Lenny. And, let's face it, you're all I have left.

Why is Lenny all I have left you ask? Let's take a closer look:

•  Ted and Robin (HIMYM): caput. I know many people like Robin and Barney better (don't get me wrong they're fine), and they are engaged now, but my first HIMYM love will always be Ted and Robin. But sadly, with the Bobin engagement, Tobin is forever no more. 
• Spencer and Toby (PLL): things are looking as black as the hoodie he has been donning these days. Sigh. She's even frolicking around with (BLECH) Wren of all people. Ick. But, there's still hope here, although right now things are largely sucky. 
• Zoe and Wade (Hart of Dixie): like our favorite liquor, on the rocks. After multiple misunderstandings, things are not looking good in Zadeville right now. However, since the show is still fairly new and its mid-season sweeps crazy storyline time, we still have hopes of them reuniting and working things out. 

As you can see, at present, Leonard and Penny are all I have. I know I am only one lowly fan, but I also know that I am not the only Lenny shipper out there (the 120+ forum boards about them speak for themselves). 

So keep us all happy, keep ratings up, and keep them together. Please and Thanks.

Sincerely,

Mel

Bluebell and Stars Hallow, One in the Same?

So more and more lately, other bloggers and Hart of Dixie viewers have been comparing it to Gilmore Girls. I have agreed and decided to look at the comparisons further.

Let's start with the towns themselves:
Stars Hollow:

Bluebell:

Do the gazebos look similar? They should. Both Dixie and GG film/filmed on the same lot at the WB studios. Moreover, these two towns have an almost identical feel to them. Both are filled with eccentric residents who all are up in each others' business, eccentric festivals, and just general small-townie goodness.

Let's try and find some similarities with the characters, too, shall we?

The local scruffy but sexy heartthrob:

...we have Luke Danes

...and Wade Kinsella.

Both these lovely fellows work in restaurants, wear plaid, and have a sort of "gruff" closed off exterior that can only be broken down by their banter with the female protagonists of their respective shows:

...Lorelai Gilmore

 ...and Zoe Hart.

Both these ladies are fast-talking, witty, sassy, and a little bit spastic (but that's why we love them). Both work at businesses within their small town and are the leading ladies of the shows. Both are also in will-they won't-they scenarios with their restauranteurs. These relationships both started as bickering friendships that turned into love. Precious.

Then we have the other guy that draws a slight fanbase that makes the writers mess with the main couple but in actuality has no comparison to the main couple:

Is it just me or do these two even look a little alike? There is a difference though; George is tolerable when he stays away from Zoe, while I can't stand Christopher at any moment, ever. 

We also have the mother-daughter relationship (Lorelai-Rory) or mother-daughter-like relationship (Zoe-Rose).

Then we have the slightly eccentric bestie of the leading lady:

And the crazy townies:

who participate in crazy town events:

Similar, no? At the end of the day, I don't care. Both shows have managed to create a wonderful town with likable characters that make watching enjoyable. Combined with the bantering of a couple destined for each other and hilarious yet endearing storylines, it is no wonder Gilmore was such a hit and that Dixie is proving equally successful. 

Moral of the story: watch both.

Hart of Dixie 2x13!

I just took the worst history exam of my entire life and now am going to poke fun at Hart of Dixie to make myself feel better :) Let's begin!

• Previously on Dixie
• Zade is adorable, Lemon loves Lavon, etc.
• Oh dear Lord, what fresh strawberry hell is this? Unreal, this show just got weirder. 
• Wait, Fillmore is a rival town? Not a company? Cheez and rice.
• Apparently George is Bluebell's Dawson Leery and thinks he is film connoisseur. 
• Oh Zade, eating beer-filled eggs and being in love. But seriously guys, you'll need to be supportive. Go to his damn show, Zoe! Guys who can sing are hott!
• Annabeth is teaching Lemon about the rules of sex and dating. We've hit a new low. Is it even approps to discuss sex in public in Bluebell? Doubt it. 
• George and Tom are directing this commercial? Unreal, this outta be good. 
• HAHAHA they are putting Tay Swift in the video. That's how you win. Good work, guys. 
• Flu epidemic on everything around Bluebell- of course.
• Lavon you would be worried about your stupid commercial over the health of the town.
• Aww Rose yayy! Heart her!
• Magnolia def does not need a babysitter. But I bet she does not just watch tv and go to bed. Hello party time! No one saw that coming.
• Aww Rose and your cutie signs. You are adorbs. 
• Lily-Ann, Wade's "wackadoo ex band mate who used to be in love with you." Grrr.
• Rose is right, I spy trouble. 
• When did Rose get so wise anyways? She must be watching more SATC
• Bluebell has a "border?" Are there going to be SWAT teams invading if someone tries to cross the line? 
• Lemon is pissed that the quarantine is getting in the way of her sexy times
• She's not the only one. Apparently Bluebell is so dull that everyone makes plans elsewhere instead. 
• Loved when Lemon sassed George
• AB and Lavon are going to film the commercial together. Ruh-roh, sparks will be flying. And not just out of Lemon's head. 
• Wadester, if you got a flu shot we could've had happy Zade times tonight instead of him at stupid slutty Lily-Ann's. 
• Lily-Ann, back off. No one messes with Zade. 
• ·      McKayla Maroney sighting! Hey girlll.
  ·      George is ridic in this episode: “Take 10 minutes while I process my disappointment.”
  ·      George encouraging chemistry. I see this leading to Annavon.
  ·      Awkward Annavon times
  ·      Zoe calling Wade repeatedly and he’s not answering. Oh dear.
  ·      Germ police captain, Zoe Hart is on the prowl.
  ·      Rose and McKayla scored an invite to Magnolia’s party. #winning.
  ·      Lemon just called AB the most loyal ever. I don’t see this ending well.
  ·      Uh-oh, the flu has hit Bluebell. Bad.
  ·      Uh-oh, Wade isn’t calling Zoe back. Badder.
  ·      Uh-oh, Everyone in Bluebell is sick. Baddest.
  ·      Ah, the culprit of it all, Wadester, has returned.
  ·      “Containment strategy.” I don’t see this ending well.
  ·      Did AB get replaced? I missed something.
  ·      I am impressed Cricket can pronounce expository.
  ·      Ah AB is sick.
  ·      Lavon, you are not subtle at all, dude.
  ·      Between the sweater and Ray Bans George is looking a little gay tonight. Hmm.
  ·      Lemon reading 50 Shades hahahaha.
  ·      She and AB are studying up. Looks like AB is faking sick.
  ·      Lemon asking questions about 50 Shades is making me uncomfortable.
  ·      This flu is spreading unrealistically fast. Yet nothing about this show is ever realistic, so who am I to judge.
  ·      Jupiter’s pass? Yes, AB that is a rational excuse. We all know how much Lemon loves astronomy.
  ·      Also, I would like to bring up the question of whether or not anyone actually works in this town. I mean, obviously Zoe is, but what about everyone else? George has been running around with a camera for 4 days. Productive.
  ·      Magnolia is insisting on having a party even though it will consist of her and Rose. Classic.
  ·      Oops, Tom’s lady spills the beans. Wadester is in fact in town.
  ·      Zoe, being the badass she is, breaks open Wade’s door. Dang, girl.
  ·      Wade, you need to let your lady feel needed. Let her take care of you, it’s a plus of having a gf.
  ·      Wade, stop being grouchy.
  ·      Sick Lemon is acting drunk. Girl must’ve taken too much Thera-flu.
  ·      AB is faking sick not to lie to her new man, Lavon.
  ·      I have to say, AB is making me tolerate Lavon and for that she is one of my new fave characters. (Also, fun fact- Kaitlin Black actually tweeted at my sister once! So she rocks!)
  ·      Walt is cute. I approve.
  ·      What a great speech, Zo. I love when they acknowledge that they’re dating and there for each other. Precious.
  ·      Magnolia is being cray cray and sick.
  ·      Lavon is reading to AB? Odd.
  ·      Can I point out that they are reading Garden&Gun magazine? That’s a thing????
  ·      AB if he already lent that close to you and you were actually sick it wouldn’t matter by that point.
  ·      Good commercial, George. That kid’s a cutie.
  ·      Does George really have that much law practice in Bluebell? I don’t buy it.
  ·      I don’t see Lemon reacting well to this good chemistry between AB and Lavon. Although Walt is lovely, so Lemon should ditch Lavon and stick with Walt.
  ·      And Zoe’s down for the count. Considering she was flu-infested all the time, duh.
  ·      I seriously adore AB. She makes Lavon more tolerable.
  ·      Awww Wadester taking care of his girl.
  ·      “Sparky.” Precious.
  ·      “I watched a youtube video I can get it done.”
  ·      Those two are seriously the cutest. If they break up soon I may or may not boycott this show.
  ·      Next week: Sex, sex, and more sex. Because, why not? 

PLL: Misery Loves Company

Misery Loves Company. You're damn right. Tonight, all of the miserable Spoby fans are finding comfort in the fact the are not the only ones who had their shipper hearts stomped on by an African stampede of elephants. You think I'm being dramatic? Imagine being Spencer. Tonight she discovered that she is literally sleeping with the enemy. Ouch. But let's get to that in a bit.

Emily:
Emily is being the quintessential supportive friend/girlfriend this week. She helps Spencer plan for Toby's anniversary surprise, helps Paige by making her a special lunch (#cuties) and helps Hanna by trailing Caleb (which she sucks at by the way- who leaves a tail mid-tail?). Which leads to...

Hanna:
Hanna is suspicious after hearing Caleb talk to someone about getting back at Mona on the phone. Caleb knows Mona is A and is meeting someone to discuss revenge. In the least surprising twist of the episode, we find out that Caleb is meeting Paige, because the two want to help their significant others fight the A team. This is cute, but also sad because it reminds us that one of the other liar's significant others is the A team. Sigh.

Aria:
Aria, poor thing, was drugged all episode by her father's mistress and then locked in the basement. Oh yeah, Ali finally visited Aria in this episode. Dream? Twin? Who knows? (I think I doo!)If during the Aria scenes this episode, you were confused and thought you had accidentally switched to an old episode of One Tree Hill, you were mistaken. However, I can see your confusion. Drugs and basement combos were just a day in the life in Tree Hill. I digress. Anyways, moral of the story Meredith is bat sh*t cray cray and a complete sketch ball. She leaves at the end though. Byron returns and confesses that Ali was blackmailing him but he didn't kill her. Aria believes him and burns the pages, although he does admit that when he left Ali that night, Melissa Hastings was around. Torrey DeVitto appearance! Hey Torr, missed ya in Hastings-land.

Spencer:
Turning to Hastings-land, Spencer is planning on surprising Toby for their 1 year anniversary. Everyone is in on it, even her mother, who is suddenly so supportive of their relationship. Of course, right before the volcano erupts, Mama Hastings is "on board!" Spencer is busy at Toby's apartment, making dinner and an adorable Scrabble board akin to their first date and full of adorable-ness. In his apartment, we see a Radley Sanitorium ID, which would prove to be the nail in the Spoby coffin. Spencer is a good actress the rest of the episode, not letting the audience know that she knows. Watching the episode again, you can tell, but of course, hindsight is 20/20. At the end, we find out that Spencer had found the ID and sets Toby up to come to her house as A. She slaps him, cries, and Spoby hearts everywhere break.

This episode has definitely put the fire back into season 3, and leaves us all wondering: what next? Surprisingly, if the promo is accurate and not a flashback, Spencer and Toby are seen making out next week. Huh...this will be interesting. Maybe Spencer's Big A? Who knows? All I know that somehow, someway, Spoby better be back together by the finale or I will be a bitter, bitter woman. Kisses!

Top tweets:
@andyswift: Here's what we've learned tonight: Toby = good in a towel, bad in a hoodie. #PLL

@bobmadthearab: toby: what about us what about everything we've been through. spencer: WHAT ABOUT TRUST? toby; you know i never wanted to hurt you. Liar. (hahhahahh HSM lyrics anyone?)

@Kenzieheadwhite: MONA IS EATING TOBY & SPENCER'S ANNIVERSARY DINNER!?!? I would kill a hoe. (Me too, me too). 

@alexandergold: Spencer slapping Toby during the #PLLRevelAtion did more for women's rights than anything prior in history. #PLL #PrettyLittleLiars

@thatsocourtney: Sorry guys I won't be at school tomorrow I have died after that episode. #pll

Don't Hate they Player- Hate the Game.

Hello All! I'm back! Sorry it's been awhile but things have been crazy with school and stuff. Despite being so busy, today Sister gave me a blog idea I just couldn't refuse:
                                    TV's Most-Hated Characters.

Disclaimer: These are my most-hated characters from shows that I have seen. I am positive that there are worse characters on other shows, but this is my list from the shows I regularly watch.

1. Emily Waltham (yes I had to look up her last name, no I am not that crazy and just knew that off of the top of my head)- Friends

• Ahh Emily. The season 4 solution to keeping Ross and Rachel apart still but letting viewers know that they should be together. Emily, you are definitely useful in that sense. However, we thoroughly dislike you. Here's why:
• A. You were annoying. 
• B. You made Ross get his ear pierced. Ew. 
• C. You didn't want Rachel at your wedding. (For good reason-duh, but still, the fans obvi wanted her there to protest so you suck.)
• D. After Ross said Rachel's name at the alter (haha sucks to suck, Em.) you told him he couldn't see Rachel anymore. HOW DARE YOU ATTEMPT TO SPLIT UP THE LOBSTERS?? B*tch.
• E. You made Rachel go to Greece alone (and have to hear "Mrs. Gellarr, why you cry?" from all of the Greeks.)
• F. You called Ross on your wedding day when we thought we were done with you and Rachel and the viewers had to hear your voice again. 
• In short, you attempted to ruin the will-they won't-they couple of the 1990s and 2000s, and for that we will never forgive you. 

2. Tori Scott (yeah def had to look up that last name. Surprised she had one; she's so irritating she doesn't deserve one.) Saved by the Bell

• Sigh, Tori. It's not your fault really. You were part of the SBTB writers' stupid attempts to continue the show after Tiffany left. (Elizabeth left too, but no one really cared). We hate you because:
• A. Your stupid leather jacket and "bad-ass" attitude. Dude, you do not have that much street cred; I've met preschoolers who had more sass (My niece being one of them.) 
• B. Your attempts to fit in to the "Max" gang. Pardon me while I quote Mean Girls- "SHE DOESN'T EVEN GO HERE!" Go away, Tori, go away.
• C. Your terrible, terrible episodes. Seriously, you ruined the show for some people. Your episodes were so bad that Netflix made them into a separate season so people would not have to accidentally stumble upon them and be subject to 30 seconds of the horror before they realize that it's a you episode and skip it. (I am so not even making this up, its true- see for yourself.)
• D. You were a love interest for Zack and you are not Kelly. 
• E. The lack of Kelly-Zack in your episodes. This one is probably not your fault and is really Tiff's for leaving, but we don't care. We hate you anyways. Sorry we're not sorry.

3. Dan Scott (the early years) One Tree Hill

• Oh Danny Boy, we loved to hate you every episode for the first 8 seasons, until you redeemed yourself Rambo-style in one of the last episodes of season 9. Here's why:
• A. You were a dick to everyone. (I could really stop here, but where would the fun be in that?)
• B. You attempted to break Naley up several times throughout the early seasons. Bad move. 
• C. You shot Keith and ruined life for all 12 of the Keith-Karen fans out there. (Hey, old people need love too). 
• D. You were a dick to everyone. Again. All the time. Thanks for redeeming yourself in the last season because you really were a dick to everyone.

4. Characters played by Torrey DeVitto- One Tree Hill and Pretty Little Liars

• Torrey, God love ya, you always manage to play people I can't stand. Kudos to you for that:
• Nanny Carrie. I can't even begin to explain how bat-sh*t cray cray you were. It's unreal how much of a lunatic you were. Here's why we hate you:
• A. You attempted to steal Nathan from Haley. NUMBER ONE OTH NO-NO! Seriously, that is never okay. 
• B. You tried to kidnap Jimmy-Jam (like 5 times) and take him away from his hott, rich, wonderful parents. 
• C. You kidnapped Dan. (Even though we didn't really like him then either, it was still unacceptable behavior).
• Melissa Hastings. Spencer's sister on PLL is so mean and sketchy to everyone and it ticks me off:
• A. You date sketchy killer suspects and act like its no big deal. (Ian, Garret)
• B. You hid when you were actually pregnant and pretended to be pregnant when you were not. YOU LIAR!
• C. You were in Allison's room with extremely sketchy people the night she died and we still don't know why. WHAT WERE YOU DOING THERE?
• D. You are mean to Spencer, my fave Little Liar, and are against Spoby, my fave Little Liar ship. Rude. 
• E. You have the name Melissa and are a B*tch. So Rude. Ruining that name for the cool Melissas everywhere (Like me-hehe). 

5. Jenna Marshall, Pretty Little Liars

• Congrats on being the most-hated blind (well now formerly blind) person on television. That's quite an accomplishment. Here is how you won your title:
• A. Basically raping (sorry but there is no other word for this) your beautiful, attractive, kind, 8-pack ab wearing brother Toby. How dare you? He is so cute and nice and sweet and you almost ruined him. (If he is A I am totally blaming you, before I sob continuously into a pillow.)
• B. Playing the whole victim card when you were really plotting murders (Alison's) and trying to enact revenge on everyone. Haven't you ever heard of forgive-and-forget, Jen Jen?
• C. Attempting to break up Spoby. SO SO BAD! Leave my fave ship alone. You and Melissa, I swear! 
• D. Pretending to be blind when you were not. What a low trick, dude. Be happy you can finally see again and put that energy into bird-watching or using your renewed eyesight instead of plotting revenge acts 24/7. 
• E. While I don't think you're A, I def think you know more than you are letting on, which is frustrating to every PLL viewer since we never know anything. 

Wow. So much hate. I am done for now. I know there are more characters that I hate just as much but I need a break. And a hug. I'll probably amend this later, but 'til then, thanks for reading! Much love (and hate) :) 

Grey's Anatomy 9x01

Can't believe we are actually in the 9th season of Grey's Anatomy! Nine years in the making, this show still has the power to turn the average viewer into an emotional train wreck (or plane crash) for 62 minutes. Case and point: last night.

We come back to Seattle 30 days after the horrible plane accident to find our beloved SGMW hospital in shambles. Meredith is the first crash victim to be shown alive (like we're surprised) and we quickly find out that whatever happened in the woods has turned her into a complete hard ass, aka "Medusa."(OH and she is wearing navy scrubs- GROWN UP!) Personally, I don't think that the name Medusa is as bad as "The Nazi," but regardless, she scares the crap out of every one of the interns. Shonda loves to parallel current seasons with older ones, and we get a nice parallel here to the pilot with Meredith acting like Burke in picking a new baby for the "intern appy." (Future 007 I'm sure).

Meanwhile, Mer's beautiful hubby is doing okay post-Blair Witch Project Woods time (We find out later that these guys were stranded there for a week! Good God! It's like the freakin' Hatchet). He has a radical scar on his beautiful hand and arm, but is ready to perform surgery today. Naturally, this all goes to hell, he drops some medical instrument, gets upset, and kicks over a table later. (Pre-eye-surgery Jenna Marshall could've seen that one coming, guys). However, we can't be too mad at him, given the current state of his bestie.

That brings me to the saddest, saddest, saddest part of last night. MARK SLOAN IN A COMA! Come one, people! Really? Ugh? WHYYY? This was so depressing, especially when they kept showing adorable, sexy Mark Sloan flashbacks the entire eppie. Now, I am all for Mexie finally getting back together, but did they have to do it in HEAVEN? God forbid characters be happy on Earth. The most precious flashbacks were definitely when he basically said Lexie was the love of his life on camera and when he was rocking baby Sofia to sleep. Ugh, what a DILF. I will definitely miss Mark; his friendship with Derek, his man-whoreness, his relationship with Callie, and his sexy face strutting around the hospital. Oh, and when he's shirtless, that especially. RIP Mark Sloan: 1968-2012. (Am I the only one who found the epitaph little ridic??? I mean I love the guy, but he's a television show character, not a real person. That seemed a little tacky).

Mark's other bestie, Callie, was riding the struggle bus all episode. She was visiting Mark and crying in on-call rooms. The whole time they hint at Arizona being dead, which thus makes it obvious that she is still alive somewhere. I won't pretend that Shonda didn't have me worried, though, until we saw Arizona at Callie's apartment in the last minute. Apparently Callie cut off her leg and she is extremely depressed and shutting out everyone and everything. I am not trying to belittle her pain or anything, but people died! She could totes still be a surgeon and wheel around the hospital and operate on a lower table. Personally, I think Arizona needs some tough love and to get back in action. (But I am very glad she is still alive!)

Cristina is off in Minnesota and probably wishing she was still in the forest. Girl does not fit in Minnesota. I have never been to Minnesota and could have told you that girl does not fit in Minnesota. Nonetheless, this storyline provided some comedy for this extremely morose episode, so I applaud it. She spends her time there waiting for ambulences in parkas and listening to Mr. Feeny ramble on about his great surgeries (Feeennyyyyyyy  Fee eeee eeeeennnyyy). Everyone there is friendly, sociable, not competitive, and SO not Cristina Yang. So I think we can all assume she will get out soon. She and Meredith are also afraid to fly, too, which is totes understandable. Plane crashes tend to ruin the whole flying experience.

Owen and Cristina's status is undefined at the moment, but I have a feeling they will get back together. He is proving to be a good Chief, especially when he basically told a new intern to suck it when she tried to blame Mer's Medusa-ness on the Lost episode she and her co-workers found themselves in (Can you tell I am thoroughly enjoying all of these woods references?) I mean the intern was right; Mer lost her sister, her best friend left, and everyone is really messed up. Of course she is a hard ass now. Owen also proved worthy went he went to go get April from her farm and told her he wanted her back at the hospital. (Not sure how this is going to work because she failed her boards, but whatevs. Welcome back, April!). Here, I would like to point out that April lives in Ohio (wooo) and once again I am disappointed in Ohio's portrayal on the small screen. They always make Ohio seem like the boonies. (I'm looking at you, Dance Moms) WE HAVE CITIES TOO PEOPLE! Sigh. I digress.

Back to SGMW, Avery grew his hair out (can't decided which I like better, maybe I should poll people on this) and is being adorable reading charts to Mark. I love him and really hope that when April gets back they get it on again. Team Averpril!

Alex is, naturally, ignoring his feelings and sleeping with every intern in sight. Maybe he feels like he has to now that Mark is gone? Who knows? Anyways, he put off moving to John's Hopkins and supposedly was going to leave at the end of the eppie. Everyone knew that wasn't going to happen, but we enjoyed Meredith beating the crap out of him at the airport anyways. Go Mer! I love her and Alex's friendship; it's adorbs.

Well that's it from last night. Solid season opener. Seems like this year should be good and dramatic, but I am going to miss Mark and Lexie soooo muchhhhh! Gah!

Next week seems like it should be a little more relaxing, right? I mean everyone's already dead or wounded, it can't get worse. (SARCASM) Shonda seems to want to drag this thing out as long as possible, and is taking back into the crash site next week for a jolly good time. Hellooo dramatic flashbacks! Can't wait to see Lexie and Mark die all over again!

I hate to end on a somber note, so I'll leave you with this: Bailey's new nickname is BCB. As in Booty. Call. Bailey. hahahahhahahahahhaha Enjoy your day!

Thanks for reading; leave a comment if you want!

Dr. Mel Here

Hello All,
Dr. Mel is in today, to diagnose and help you cure some of those pesky disorders/ailments that arise from becoming too obsessed with television. First of all, I would like to tell you all that Television Obsessed is a normal thing, and it is very okay to be obsessed. Some common side effects of this obsession include (but aren't limited to): blogging, getting on fan forum, reading and writing fanfiction, and creating/watching Youtube videos. I'm here to tell you your not alone, crazed television obsessed friend. I, too, am the same way. I am here to tell you it is not a bad thing. I will, however, give you some tips for dealing with the biggest problems that go along with being so tele-addicted.

Common Problems:

1. Fretting over "The Lobster Scenario." What is "The Lobster Scenario," you ask? Good question. "The Lobster Scenario" involves knowing that 2 characters are destined to be together, yet being subjected to watching television writers constantly keep them apart. (Think Ross and Rachel from Friends, if you will. And if you haven't scene Friends, stop reading this blog, go buy the entire series and watch it; then we'll talk). Anyways, "The Lobster Scenario" becomes problematic when one begins obsessing over said 2 characters, to the point that they become frustrated with the show itself.
• Common Symptoms: Screaming at your television; Arguing over their "couple name" with friends (and maybe even strangers); Defending them as the greatest couple of all time to friends (and maybe even strangers)
• Cures: Take a deep breath, relax. Most of the time stupid writers keep the best couples apart almost until the end (Ross/Rachel; Luke/Lorelai; Carrie/Big, etc.). So relax and give it time, friend. Another short term cure is to go on Youtube and watch all of their scenes or videos other equally-enamored friends have posted. I promise you, somewhere on the internet you will find someone who likes the same couple as you, however bizarre that pairing is. 
2. POCT, short for "Panic Over Characters Traveling." Planes, trains, automobiles; our fave tele characters travel a lot. However, due to the amount of car accidents, plane accidents (cough cough, Grey's Anatomy), and train accidents (cough cough, Grey's Anatomy, again) these days onscreen, characters traveling tends to spike viewership anxiety. Personal anecdote- Sister used to panic every time a character was driving on One Tree Hill. Why, you ask? Because Lucas, Peyton, Haley, Brooke, Nathan, Julian, Jamie, Ms. Lauren, Chuck, Chris Keller, and so many other Tree Hillers have all been in accidents involved in cars. (I'm so not even exaggerating here, people. Watch-it's true.) Really, any drama show these days has had one travel accident or another (and most have had more than one). Therefore, POCT is very real and not to be taken lightly. 
• Symptoms: Yelling "Get out of that car (plane, train, shopping cart, etc.) at your television; Covering your eyes as characters enter/exit vehicles; Biting your nails/sweating/bouncing in your seat when characters are driving along blissfully. 
• Cures: Once again, relax. Your favorite character is probably not going to die, even if involved in said travel accident. I say probably because of a certain incident that happened on a certain television show season finale this year. If you don't know what I'm referencing, just Google "Lexie dying." or "Grey's Anatomy plane crash," or "Mexie dreams crushed and fans everywhere devastated." Anyways, whoever you love most likely won't croak, so chill. Also, if necessary, watch happy, non accident inducing television traveling scenes. Some great ones are the opening theme songs to Full House and Boy Meets World. 
3. The final problem associated with being so television obsessed that I will discuss tonight is AANSOF, or Anger at Not So Obsessed Friends. We all have those friends. You know, the ones who watch a show you watch, but don't have a favorite couple, or read the blogs, or obsess about what will/has happen(ed). This can lead to problems when you become either embarrassed when you reveal your obsession, or angry when they won't discuss the show with you at length post-episode. 
• Symptoms: Heated post-episode discussions with co-workers over the water cooler; Accidentally using a couples "fan name" in front of others and running away, embarrassed; Storming off after a stranger has not heard of the show, character, or couple to whom you are referring to
• Cures: Remember, again, you are not alone. There are plenty of forums, discussion boards, blogs, and sites, for you to talk about your show, couple, character with. So surf the web, and find some friends to chat with!

That's all the time Dr. Mel has for tonight. I hope this has been helpful to you, my fellow TV obsessed friends. In other news, I haven't been able to watch Pretty Little Liars live lately, which is why I haven't been blogging about it recently. Hopefully I will have time tomorrow and I can blog about last night's episode and other shows I've missed lately. Thanks for reading!