You would think that, being stuck on the couch with an injured ankle, I would have watched a lot of television this week.  I didn’t.  Instead, I barely turned on the TV.  Instead, I spent most of my time listening to music and wondering if this year is going to continue in a sucky direction or if its going to redeem itself.

Here’s a few thoughts on what little I did watch:

Abbott Elementary (Wednesday Night, ABC)

Abbott Elementary, the most acclaimed sitcom on network TV, started its 3rd season this week with a special hour-long episode in which Janine left her teaching job and took a job with the school district.  Meanwhile, her relationship with Gregory continued to be awkward, Barbara continued to be the voice of wisdom, Ava briefly tried to be a good principle before returning to her old ways, and Melissa broke up with her latest boyfriend.  And, of course, Career Day was a disaster.

The premiere had its amusing moments but …. I don’t know.  Something felt a bit off to me.  I’m not really sure I like the idea of Janine working for the school district.  It seems like one of those storylines that is just going to be dragged out for way too long and, even worse, it feels like it was mostly included so the show could find another excuse to keep Janine and Gregory from getting together.  Gregory’s social awkwardness, which was so likable during the previous two seasons, is starting to feel a bit old now.  You’ve been at the school for three years, dude!  YOU CAN SMILE!  On the plus side, quarterback Jalen Hurts was good playing himself.  (“My boundaries are extremely porous.’)  We’ll see how things go with the rest of the season.  I have faith in Abbott.

Check it Out (Tubi)

I re-watched last week’s episode Check It Out! earlier today.  My review should be dropping soon.

Law & Order (Thursday Night, NBC)

It was a good episode this week.  Nolan Price got his conviction but at the cost of giving immunity to one of the sleaziest characters to ever appear on the show.  That led to another recriminating glare from Maroun.  As for the cops are concerned, I’m liking the laid-back vibe that Reid Scott is bringing to his role.  Until this season started, I never realized how nervous I would get whenever I had to watch any scene featuring Jeffrey Donavon as the ultra-intense Cosgrove.  With Reid Scott, I feel like I can actually breathe.

Snub (Night Flight Plus)

This was a BBC music show from the 80s, featuring independent British bands.  I watched an episode on Friday night, featuring a bunch of British rappers.  It was okay.  For the most part, I liked the no-nonsense, no apologies attitude of the hosts.  They were British, working class, and proud of it.

Watched and reviewed elsewhere:

1. Baywatch Nights (YouTube)
2. CHiPs (Freevee)
3. Doctor Paradise (YouTube)
4. Fantasy Island (Daily Motion)
5. Highway to Heaven (Free)
6. The Love Boat (Paramount Plus)
7. Miami Vice (Tubi)
8. Monsters (Tubi)
9. T and T (Tubi)
10. Welcome Back, Kotter (Tubi)