Grey’s Anatomy

Well, honestly, what were Seven thinking putting on No Ordinary Family for two nights this week? Especially seeing that the Monday episode doesn’t even do that well in the ratings?

Thanks to abysmal ratings on Thursday night, No Ordinary Family from next Monday now officially becomes a 7mate show. Next Monday July 4, episode 12 will air on 7mate at 7.30pm instead of double How I Met Your Mother. Being on 7mate, it will be in HD, and remains only the one night per week.

Please, Seven, leave it there now and let the remaining 8 episodes play out for fans of the show.

Over on Seven, Border Security will air at 7.30pm Mondays, while The Vicar of Dibley moves back into 7.30 Thursday nights from July 7.

8pm Monday July 4 is Border Patrol, while 8pm Monday July 11 will be Crash Scene Investigation.

Meanwhile, due to the longer running time of The Vicar of Dibley, all shows that follow on Thursday night on Seven start ten minutes later than usual.

This means, the season finale of Grey’s Anatomy will air at 8.40pm July 4, with Desperate Housewives at 9.40 and the season finale of Private Practice at 10.40pm. On July 11, the season finale of Desperate Housewives airs at 8.40pm. 9.40pm July 14 still TBA

Starting off where the last episode left off, in a catastrophic cliff-hanger, we are brought to “The Musical Episode” that divided fans across America and will also here, no doubt. After reading all the negative reviews in TV guides and online, I thought I’d give you a review that shows both the positives and negatives. Don’t worry, NO SPOILERS!

Some people hate singing no matter what, but this is more Moulin Rouge than Glee. Each song is sung with pure heartfelt emotion, and I believed added to the impact, rather than detracted, to the pain of this emotionally draining and very visual episode. We see a dearly loved character fight for their life. Creator Shondra Rhimes uses songs made famous from the show to add to the story of how a cast member is struggling for survival, and some songs seem like they were ironically written for this special event.

The Fray’s “How to Save a Life” is particularly poignant as is “Just Breathe” by Anna Nalick, which had me in hysterical tears. The music seems to give peace to a frantic situation. It lets the other characters emotions come out, through the passion in their voice and eyes. There are a few lines of dialogue, but yes it’s mainly a musical.
The negative side is that it is such a strong episode, does it need singing? The answer is no. It would probably been a fan favourite without it. It is incredibly sad and confronting and you are on tenterhooks for the whole hour. There are also songs that make you want to cringe and are a bit too happy for such a tense episode. Would you have liked singing when a past character was fighting for life/died? Probably not.

Anyway for those not sure whether to watch or not, give the first 10 mins ago, if you are not in you never will be. There is a lot more singing than that. If the singing already annoys you, leave. But remember if you do, it’s up there with one of the most emotional in Grey’s.
Written By AliciaB

Grey’s Anatomy, Seven, 8.30pm
Tonight is the controversial “Musical episode”. A cataclysmic event rattles the doctors of Seattle Grace to the core. Main article in News.

Polar Bears, Nine, 8.30pm
See the majestic polar bears, play with hidden cameras and interact in a way never seen before. Filmed in the Arctic islands of Svalbard, Norway, this beautiful program gets closer than ever before to the world’s greatest land predator.

Baker Boys: Inside The Surge,  ABC1, 9.30pm
In this first of a 4 part series, we see veteran war cameraman, Jon Steele, heads to Iraq to join Baker Company of the 1/15 United States infantry. He makes a deal with them. He’d be willing to die with them, if they’d be willing to talk to him

Bridging The Golden Gate, 7mate, 8.30pm
Dubbed “the bridge that couldn’t be built”, 18 years, 11 deaths and an engineering revolution later, it stunned the world. Join the engineers as they embark on a race against time to save the bridge.

Little Black Book, 7TWO, 10.40pm
A woman snoops through her boyfriend’s palm pilot and reveals his former girlfriends, which causes her to question why they’re still listed in his little black book.

The Good Wife, Ten 8.30pm
Will and Alicia defend a man accused of killing a judge who had ruled against him in a civil suit. A key piece of evidence – a bloody glove – is missing in the case but suddenly turns up in the mail at Lockhart Gardner and lands on Alicia’s desk. The jury is already deliberating and they have little time. They review the cases where the judges may have taken bribes and have the glove DNA-tested, with surprising results. Meanwhile, the local Democratic committee wants to keep Eli Gold around and manage Peter Florrick’s next election, this time for Statewide office. He decides to set himself up at Lockhart Gardner. The sexual tension that has been simmering between Alicia and Will hits boiling point, leaving us to ponder the direction of the third confirmed season.

On Trial, ABC1 8.30pm
A groundbreaking documentary series featuring unprecedented access to major criminal trials in Australian courts. In this 5 part series, we see murder, assault and robbery being dealt with at the Supreme Court of Western Australia and the District Court of NSW. Each case provides insight into the controversial legal process and day to day operation of the courts.

Striptease, GO! 10.35pm
Erin Grant (Demi Moore) loses care and custody of her daughter when she’s divorced from her husband Darrell, a small-time thief. Struggling for money, she is an erotic dancer at a nightclub, where one night Congressman Dilbeck (Burt Reynolds) attacks another member of the audience. A spectator, who recognizes Dilbeck and has a crush on Erin, offers to get back her daughter by blackmailing Dilbeck. Things do not go as planned.

Greys Anatomy, Seven 8.30pm
Is a must for viewers of this drama, as is the lead up to a dramatic and climactic episode next week. Known as “The Musical Episode” next weeks show divided American audiences, but is a must for any fan.

Betweeen The Lines, Nine 8.30pm
If you like this show, tune in tonight as is the last episode of this short lived sports program, hosted by Eddie Mcguire.

Patrick Dempsey has announced that he will be leaving Grey’s Anatomy after the drama’s eighth season.

The actor, who plays Dr Derek Shepherd, confirmed the news during an interview for Vanity Fair Italia, saying: “[Season eight] is gonna be my last. I do not know what’s going to happen to the other characters, but for me it’s done.”

“It’s been great and a great part of my life. But I can’t see me doing it anymore.”

Source: Digital Spy

8:30pm – Thursday, May 19 on Seven

- RACHAEL TAYLOR GUEST STARS

This week on GREY’S ANATOMY, Meredith quickly learns that time really is of the essence when she’s put in charge of the ER.

Meredith, looking to prove she is Chief Resident material, learns that anything and everything can happen in an hour’s time when she steps up to run the ER for a night.

Meanwhile, Bailey sneaks off with Eli and gets into a little mischief, and everyone is surprised when the Chief’s wife, Adele, shows up as one of the ER patients.

GREY’S ANATOMY stars ELLEN POMPEO as Meredith Grey, PATRICK DEMPSEY as Derek Shepherd, SANDRA OH as Cristina Yang, JUSTIN CHAMBERS as Alex Karev, CHANDRA WILSON as Miranda Bailey, JAMES PICKENS, JR as Richard Webber, SARA RAMIREZ as Callie Torres, ERIC DANE as Mark Sloan, CHYLER LEIGH as Lexie Grey, KEVIN McKIDD as Owen, JESSICA CAPSHAW as Dr Arizona Robbins, KIM RAVER as Teddy Altman, JESSE WILLIAMS as Jackson Avery and SARAH DREW as April Kepner.

 
Here are the renewals for the 2011-2012 TV season in the United States. Some are truly a surprise considering some of the cancellations that have happened (Lie To Me, Law and Order: LA and Brothers and Sisters). But some real favourites will be back, to the happiness of fans of these shows.

ABC
Castle – This author turned detective thriller that is usually a ratings winner will be back.
Grey’s Anatomy – The medics have been revived with the next season a surety.
Private Practice – The team at Oceanside Wellness are safe!
Modern Family – The hilarious generational comedy will grace our screens again. The Middle – Starring Patricia Heaton as the family matriarch.
Cougar Town – Courtney Cox portrays a woman on the hunt.

ABC Family
Pretty Little Liars – This lost on Go! show, dealing with a deadly secret will be back to tell more from the past.
Secret Life of the American Teenager – a show that was meant to start back May 2^nd on Foxtel has now been scheduled for later this year or next, but with another season, they are building up.

CBS
NCIS – This extremely popular channel Ten staple is a no brainer, watched massively at home and abroad.
Big Bang Theory – Leonard, Sheldon, Horowitz, Koop and Penny are back for at least 2 years.
Two and a Half Men – Who knows when the new Kutcher led show will air here?
How I Met Your Mother – Will we actually meet the mother in the new season?
The Amazing Race – The classic race around the world will be back for a 19^th season.
Undercover Boss – Returning is this reality show, where a boss infiltrates their own company.
Survivor – After the the success of Redemption Island, the series will return with the same format.
Other CBS renewals include Mike & Molly, Blue Bloods and Hawaii Five-0

FOX
Bones – This popular Sunday night show, has Bones and Booth back investigating the causes of death.
Fringe – On Go! at the moment, it’s a sci fi procedural show dealing with the paranormal and the very strange.
Glee – Renewed ages ago, our Gleeks will be around for at least another season.
Also set to return are The Simpsons, The Cleveland Show, American Dad, Family Guy, Hell’s Kitchen, Bob’s Burgers, House and American Idol.

NBC
Chuck – fortunately this show has been renewed, but alas for just one last season. Hopefully this gives the writers time to wrap it up properly. Seen here on Fox 8, Fridays at 8.30pm.
Harry’s Law – Starring the fabulous Kathy Bates, this unconventional attorney is back.
Parenthood – The dysfunctional Braverman family are back for a third season.
Also back is 30 Rock, The Biggest Loser, Who do you think you are?, The Office, Community and Parks and Recreation.

CW
90210 – Even though we are very far behind here due to numerous programming changes, the States will get a fourth season, while we linger in the first.
Gossip Girl – This cult phenomenon will be heading back to our screens and hopefully fast tracked by Fox 8.
Supernatural – The two brothers searching for their missing father, who trained them to be warriors against supernatural evil, will continue to delight its many fans.
The Vampire Diaries – The vampire love triangle will continue, but when will we see it is anyone’s guess.
America’s Next Top Model – Get set for a filming of season 17.

Also to mention, Comedy Central has Futurama, HBO has Boardwalk Empire and the Ricky Gervais Show. AMC renews Breaking Bad and Mad Men, while Army Wives is back for LIFETIME and Californication for SHOWTIME.

8:30pm – Thursday, May 5 on Seven

- AUSTRALIA’S RACHAEL TAYLOR GUEST STARS (FIRST EP OF A RECURRING GUEST ROLE)

- KEVIN MCKIDD MAKES HIS DIRECTORIAL DEBUT

This week on GREY’S ANATOMY, Derek begins work on his clinical trial, and the reality of Callie’s pregnancy sets in.

Derek breaks ground on his Alzheimer’s clinical trial and Meredith can’t help but feel left out, while Bailey’s attempt to take the hospital into the age of new media with live tweets from the OR does not go over well with the Chief.

Callie, Mark and Arizona must learn to navigate through the pregnancy together, which starts off with Callie driving her new obstetrician, Dr Lucy Fields (guest star Rachael Taylor), crazy!

GREY’S ANATOMY stars ELLEN POMPEO as Meredith Grey, PATRICK DEMPSEY as Derek Shepherd, SANDRA OH as Cristina Yang, JUSTIN CHAMBERS as Alex Karev, CHANDRA WILSON as Miranda Bailey, JAMES PICKENS, JR as Richard Webber, SARA RAMIREZ as Callie Torres, ERIC DANE as Mark Sloan, CHYLER LEIGH as Lexie Grey, KEVIN McKIDD as Owen, JESSICA CAPSHAW as Dr Arizona Robbins, KIM RAVER as Teddy Altman, JESSE WILLIAMS as Jackson Avery and SARAH DREW as April Kepner.

8:30pm – Thursday, April 28 on Seven

This week on GREY’S ANATOMY, Arizona tries to get Callie to take her back but Callie has big news of her own.

Arizona seeks Mark’s advice as she tries to reconcile with Callie, who has big news of her own.

Teddy must make a key decision for Henry during his surgery; and on the same day the residents receive a new crop of interns, the Chief announces he is looking for a new Chief Resident.

GREY’S ANATOMY stars ELLEN POMPEO as Meredith Grey, PATRICK DEMPSEY as Derek Shepherd, SANDRA OH as Cristina Yang, JUSTIN CHAMBERS as Alex Karev, CHANDRA WILSON as Miranda Bailey, JAMES PICKENS, JR as Richard Webber, SARA RAMIREZ as Callie Torres, ERIC DANE as Mark Sloan, CHYLER LEIGH as Lexie Grey, KEVIN McKIDD as Owen, JESSICA CAPSHAW as Dr Arizona Robbins, KIM RAVER as Teddy Altman, JESSE WILLIAMS as Jackson Avery and SARAH DREW as April Kepner.

8:30pm – Thursday, April 14 on Seven

This week on GREY’S ANATOMY, a devastating mass shooting at a local college campus hits a little too close to home for all the doctors.

News of the incoming mass causalities after a gunman opens fire at a local college hits the staff hard when they must spring into action, even while their own wounds are still fresh.

And Arizona does not receive a warm welcome home at the hospital.

GREY’S ANATOMY stars ELLEN POMPEO as Meredith Grey, PATRICK DEMPSEY as Derek Shepherd, SANDRA OH as Cristina Yang, JUSTIN CHAMBERS as Alex Karev, CHANDRA WILSON as Miranda Bailey, JAMES PICKENS, JR as Richard Webber, SARA RAMIREZ as Callie Torres, ERIC DANE as Mark Sloan, CHYLER LEIGH as Lexie Grey, KEVIN McKIDD as Owen, JESSICA CAPSHAW as Dr Arizona Robbins, KIM RAVER as Teddy Altman, JESSE WILLIAMS as Jackson Avery and SARAH DREW as April Kepner.