House: Season Two

Pros: the fantastic main character

Cons: still very formulaic

The Bottom Line: It's a fun show, but not really the kind to keep you riveted.

Review: I'm turning into a real couch potato. With the exception of Friday - and even Friday has something to tempt me with Ghost Whisperer - I'm glued to the TV every night of the week. Heroes on Monday. Ugly Betty on Thursday - while we ...

Pros: Excellent character development and acting

Cons: Very repetitive plots, DVD bonuses are good, but not stellar

The Bottom Line: In a close call, the second season of "House, M.D." fails to impress on the story front, though the characters and dialogue are still fun to experience once.

Review: Some years ago, a friend of mine was obsessed with a comedy show that was supposed to be cutting edge, clever and funnier than anything on television. She had me sit down and watch marathons of the show and as they plodded on, she seemed to get ...