March Madness: Psych vs. Community

It is down to the Final Four, and the choices are getting harder! Now shows on four different channels – two broadcast, two cable – compete for a coveted spot in the final match. Psych won a heated battle (35-21) against Rizzoli & Isles, and for fans of delicious flavor, they can almost taste victory. But they face a formidable opponent: Community, fresh off a 8-to-4 triumph over the freshman fairy tale Once Upon a Time, and season-high ratings for their mid-season return, won’t be giving their USA Network neighbor an inch.

And in case you’ve been living in a bubble and don’t remember what these two shows are about:

Psych features novice sleuth Shawn Spencer (James Roday), who is hired by the police after he cons them into thinking he has psychic powers that help solve crimes. With this assistance of his reluctant best friend, Gus (Dule Hill), the duo take on a series of complicated cases.

Community features smart-aleck lawyer Jeff Winger (Joel McHale), whose education is deemed void by the bar and is forced to attend a local community college with an extremely eclectic staff and student body.

Round 4 will end around 1AM EDT March 25th, so vote by leaving a comment with your choice below! Also, don’t forget to vote on Warehouse 13 vs. Castle!

Update: Psych won, by a mere 19 votes! Go vote for it against Castle here.

Once Upon a Time Season 1 Episode 18 Preview Photos

In the upcoming April 1st episode of Once Upon a Time, we’ll meet the Evil Queen’s mother, played by Barbara Hershey. Apparently the Queen wasn’t always evil; her mother had something to do with her becoming that way. And there’s a stableboy, played by Nikita’s Noah Bean – perhaps a first love, before the girl who would become the Evil Queen was all about manipulating men and ripping their hearts out (literally)?

Once Upon a Time Season 1 Episode 18 Preview Photos.

Once Upon a Time Season 1 Episode 16 Ginnifer Goodwin & Josh Dallas Preview

Of course Rumpelstiltskin’s potion is going to do more than ease Snow White’s heartache. This Sunday, watch Snow go dark and go after her evil stepmother. Will James be able to help her remember the love she forgot?

Once Upon a Time Season 1 Episode 16 Ginnifer Goodwin & Josh Dallas Preview.

Ratings — Community Returns With Wins Over American Idol

True, the win over American Idol was just with Adults 18-34 ratings in the common half hour, but it’s still amazing! The 2.2 rating was a season high for the show. Last week, 30 Rock only managed a 1.4 in that slot. True, it was up against The Big Bang Theory, but this week Community was up against the start of March Madness basketball and ABC’s premiere of Missing.

Ratings — Community Returns With Wins Over American Idol.

Grimm Renewed For Season 2 — NBC

By watching the ratings, I was pretty sure this show would get renewed, but it’s nice to see the early pickup. With Chuck ending this year, the only other veteran shows I watched on NBC were Community and The Office. Now there’s Grimm, Smash, and Awake. In fact, NBC was the only channel I watched last night!

Grimm Renewed For Season 2 — NBC.

RELEVANT Magazine – Q&A with Yvette Nicole Brown of ‘Community’

Great interview with Yvette Nicole Brown, who plays Shirley on NBC’s Community. She talks about the show’s return, getting through the hiatus, and what it’s like being a Christian and playing a Christian on broadcast TV.

I think it’s great that I’m playing a Christian with flaws because as every Christian knows we are flawed. Christ’s justice is manifest in our weakness, so if we had everything together there would be no need for Him. I like playing a character where it’s obvious why she wears a cross every week, because she’s crazy. It’s great that I get to play someone who really mirrors a real Christian, and she’s learning. She’s not as judgmental as she was when the show began and is more loving as a true Christian should be.

RELEVANT Magazine – Q&A with Yvette Nicole Brown of ‘Community’.

Matt’s Inside Line: Scoop on Smash, Castle, Once, Bones, Big Bang Theory, Secret Circle and More – TVLine

Lots of quick little tidbits about upcoming episodes, not long enough for their own articles, but fun to read nonetheless – Beckett’s secret on Castle, whether Belle will be back on Once Upon a Time, and more!

Matt’s Inside Line: Scoop on Smash, Castle, Once, Bones, Big Bang Theory, Secret Circle and More – TVLine.

Jason Isaacs of NBC’s Awake Previews Episode 3, Big Mysteries

NBC’s twisty take on a cop drama, Awake, has Detective Michael Britten living in two realities – one where his wife made it out of a car accident alive but his son didn’t, and one where his son did but his wife didn’t. This interview gets the actor behind the detective’s perspective and offers some hints about what’s real and what isn’t. A few mild spoilers, so be forewarned!

Jason Isaacs of NBC’s Awake Previews Episode 3, Big Mysteries.

Comedy Central Acquires Off-Net Rights to ‘Community’ – Ratings | TVbytheNumbers

Most shows need 88 episodes to get syndicated, but Community has defied the odds and already picked up an off-net rights deal with Comedy Central halfway through season 3. Season 4 is looking more and more likely, but hopefully increased exposure for the show will lead to six seasons and a movie!

Comedy Central Acquires Off-Net Rights to ‘Community’ – Ratings | TVbytheNumbers.

CBS Renewals for 2012-13 TV Season – Blue Bloods

CBS is starting the renewal season off with a bang, announcing the renewal of 15 more shows (in addition to 3 which had already been renewed, including The Big Bang Theory and How I Met Your Mother).

Freshmen shows that got the early pickup were 2 Broke Girls and Person of Interest. The low-rated but critically acclaimed The Good Wife also was renewed.

As for the shows not renewed thus far, it doesn’t mean they’re canceled, just that CBS is waiting on cast confirmations and pilot viewing before deciding the rest of their schedule, but I wouldn’t care if all of them ended up not being renewed. NCIS, NCIS: Los Angeles, and Blue Bloods, in addition to the shows mentioned above, are the only ones I care about.

For a full list of the renewed shows, visit the link below.

CBS Renewals for 2012-13 TV Season – Blue Bloods.