If you’re anything like me, whenever someone says to you, “you don’t realise what you have until it’s gone”, you roll your eyes and ignore them (sorry Mum… sorry Dad). But last week, when the power went out at home and we were without any television, for the first time in my life, I agreed! When the TV finally came back on, I welcomed it back with open arms, felt the need to clean my baby (yes, the fact that I’m putting my domestic goddess hat on is a miracle in itself) and had a bit of a TV marathon. So what was on the menu? For the entrée, I enjoyed the wonderful Jennifer Love Hewitt in Ghost Whisperer: Season 4, for main it was Two and a Half Men: Season 6 all the way and I stuffed my gob with The Big Bang Theory: Season 2 for dessert. And now for my verdict…

Four very lucky fellas if you ask me!

I realise that I sent a little venom flying in a couple of directions last blog so I’m thankful that I have mostly nice things to say about people now (or else you might think of a word to describe me starting with a “b” that no one likes to be called – even if it’s true).

See what I mean?

There’s one thing that needs to be said when discussing any season of Ghost Whisperer (seriously, Mum and I have chatted away about this for entire episodes). Who goes to work at an antiques store dressed like they’re about to go to a posh dinner? Well, Jennifer Love Hewitt does of course! Actually, I lied: I need to say more than just one thing. If I ever get married (it ain’t looking likely at this stage but never say never), I want a husband like Melinda’s (Hewitt). Yep, Jim’s (David Conrad) everything you’d want in a man: easy on the eye, understanding, caring and by golly he adores his wife! If I can’t have Jim, I’ll settle for Allison Dubois’ husband in Medium (just like Jim, only a little crustier due to age and not as nice to stare at…).

Do I really need to say anything?

It may have taken me four years to figure out but I’ve finally concluded that Ghost Whisperer isn’t the kind of show you watch to be scared out of your wits. I’ve read elsewhere that it’s similar to Touched by an Angel and I think they’re right (and I’m secretly jealous I didn’t think of that comparison myself). Although, I have to say that season four does take quite the unexpected turn around episode six… I won’t spoil it but let’s just say that Jim and Melinda’s plans to conceive a child is going to have to take a back seat for a tad longer.

She was one feisty lawyer in The Practice!

To avoid being all spoilery, I’m gonna get a few things off my chest (don’t worry, they’re still related to Ghost Whisperer so I’m allowed to). I first discovered the wonderful actress that is Camryn Manheim on The Practice as a feisty lawyer (I will never forget that scene where she jumps onto a table and is able to attack another chick that’s one third of her size). Here, she’s all sweet and nice but there’s still a good amount of bite to her performance so that she’s not just boring us all to death.

Look at that cute little guy... not so little anymore though!

Now, let’s talk about someone we all love to hate: Charlie Sheen. Yes, one minute he’s starring alongside his wife (back then, it was Denise Richards) and daughter, the next, he’s being accused of beating his new wife (in all fairness, no one really knows what happened… it seems as though they were both a little too tipsy for their own good). And if that didn’t give Two and a Half Men enough free publicity, it seems as though Jon Cryer (who plays the dweeb of a brother) is having marital issues as well. Hmm… here’s a thought: maybe marriage just isn’t for some people!

This can't be good...

Moving on… not much changes during season six of Two and a Half Men (which really should be called Two and Three Quarters Men now given that the kid looks to be going through that awkward Half-Boy/Half-Man phase): Charlie’s still a womaniser, Alan continues to be exposed for the dork that he is and Jake models his behaviour on good ol’ Uncle Charlie. This is the kind of show that you chuck on when you’re in need of some mindless fun and laughs.

Good ol' Berta!

What I really want to do is highlight a couple of largely ignored but highly intriguing characters. The first is Berta (Conchata Ferrell), Charlie’s housekeeper who says it like it is no matter how inappropriate the words coming out of her mouth are. She ain’t the kind of woman you’d want to face off against in a fight ‘cause she’ll body slam you out of this world. The other is Charlie’s mother (Holland Taylor) who doesn’t beat around the bush and is always honest (when her sons visit, she knows there’s always something else motivating them). Without these two characters, there’d be a massive hole in Two and a Half Men.

Love the undergarments guys!

I’m pretty sure I’ve expressed my delight over the wonderful comedy that is The Big Bang Theory before and I’m happy to report that a second season hasn’t stunted its humour whatsoever. Season two opens with the conclusion of Penny (Kaley Cuoco) and Leonard’s (Johnny Galecki) first date. What will happen? I won’t be a party pooper and give it away but you just know that it’ll be absolutely hilarious!

What goes on in the mind of a genious? Beats me.

It goes without saying that Sheldon (Jim Parsons) is once again the star of the season. Wanna know what I find terrifying? I actually have a few things in common with this character that everyone else thinks is a massive oddball. Although, I can’t say that I have to sit in the one designated spot on the couch or else I go to town. What I find most hilarious about Sheldon is his inability to relate to other human beings and feelings (although, he is at times callously spot on!). Get ready for me to have a moan and groan here because I can’t believe that Parsons didn’t win the Emmy for his outstanding performance last year. What else does a man need to do to win an Emmy?

Parsons has gotta get one of these bad boys!

And there endeth the television marathon… I’ll be back bright and early on Monday with more of my madness.