THE FIVE
Entourage has been lame — like most of this summer's slate of programming — but several HBO programs do make it onto this week's list of my Five Favorite Scripted Shows of summer 2007 (thereby eliminating Big Brother, Rock of Love, and all the other things I'm too embarrassed to admit to watching).
1. Big Love
I thought the second season started slow and I actually considered dropping this drama from my rotation, but boy, am I glad I didn't. Everything since episode 3 has been right on, although I still can't help but get bummed every time Joey and Wanda show up on screen. Such downers, those two.
2. Rescue Me
Not as great as seasons 1 or 3, but better than the doom and gloom of season 2. Still a keeper.
3. John From Cincinnati
Really didn't get into the first episode, but after the second one, I was hooked…which kinda sucks, because it looks like it will be a one-and-done as far as seasons go. I'm a little behind on episodes and I hear that the finale is pretty disappointing, but so far, I've enjoyed my ride on this weird, wacky wave. Plus, it's been nice seeing all those familiar Deadwood faces pop up.
4. Flight of the Conchords
No musical pun intended when I say that the show is a bit one-note, and some of the musical parodies work better than the others, but each episode was good for a few gut busters. I actually prefer their live act better.
5. My Boys
Yes, the sports metaphor narration (''Life is like a game of baseball…'') is painful as all get-out, but Jim Gaffigan alone makes this show worth watching. Funny, funny man.
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