Here’s the transcript from our Nov. 19 TV chat, complete (as promised) with cameo by my cat Oliver. (He’s in his carrier, which he’s taken to using as a bed.) We won’t chat on Nov. 26 (that’s Thanksgiving), but we’ll…

"Community" cast sticks together on NBC.

Amy Poehler’s “Parks and Recreation,” much improved but still uneven, will get a chance to grow on NBC, which has renewed it for the full season. Also picked up Thursday for nine additional episodes (for…

Remember “must-see TV”? Tonight, it’s “can’t-see TV.” KSDK (Channel 5) — in just the second full week of the new season — has opted to preempt NBC’s Thursday edition of “Saturday Night Live” (7 p.m.) and Amy Poehler’s “Parks and…

“Fringe” started slowly on Fox last season, then gained steam (and followers) to become a compelling thrill ride. Those of us who’d already bailed by that time can catch up, in advance of the Sept. 17 Season 2 premiere, with…

Contrary to this morning’s buzz, NBC hasn’t yet renewed “Medium,” network executives said Monday in discussing their fall schedule. The fate of the drama will be decided in two weeks, along with bubble shows “Chuck,” “My Name Is Earl” and…

Thursday night means tough choices. What to watch, what to record and watch later, what to skip altogether?

I started with “Survivor,” although I’m not sure why I’m watching this season, because it bores me silly. Then “CSI” — really funny…

‘Parks and Recreation’
7:30 p.m. Thursdays, beginning tonight (April 9) on NBC (Channel 5)
Grade: incomplete

I’m stuck on the fence about “Parks and Recreation.” In limbo, or possibly denial. Wanting it to be better; hoping it will get better; wondering if, maybe,…

Watch them or avoid them? For better or worse, here are seven shows that should be on your radar this week.

“Surviving Suburbia,” 8:30 p.m. Monday on ABC
Two stars

Ever since hearing his…