30 Pilots in 30 Days: Gilmore Girls

Had I seen it before: One of my college roommates was a diehard fan who owned the whole series on DVD so it was playing in the common room a lot. So while I HAVE been present in rooms while it was playing, I’ve never really watched it. Why I picked it: Gilmore Girls was on for seven seasons, the last of which aired a … Continue reading 30 Pilots in 30 Days: Gilmore Girls

30 Pilots in 30 Days: Psych

Had I seen it: I’ve definitely seen the show several times before, but I had never seen the pilot before.  What IMDb says: A novice sleuth is hired by the police after he cons them into thinking he has psychic powers which help solve crimes. With the assistance of his reluctant best friend, the duo take on a series of complicated cases. Why I picked … Continue reading 30 Pilots in 30 Days: Psych

30 Pilots in 30 Days: Grey’s Anatomy

  Had I seen it before: No. What IMDb says: A drama centered on the personal and professional lives of five surgical interns and their supervisors. Why I picked it: Shonda Rhimes is one of the best showrunners currently working in tv and I’ve enjoyed some of her other work. Grey’s Anatomy is one of those shows I used to think I was too cool … Continue reading 30 Pilots in 30 Days: Grey’s Anatomy

30 Pilots in 30 Days: The Americans

Had I seen it before: No. What IMDb says: Two Soviet intelligence agents pose as a married couple to spy on the American government. Why I picked it: This one has actually been on my personal to-watch list for a while now and I had just never gotten around to it. I love how the concept walks that perfect line between familiar and comfortable (political … Continue reading 30 Pilots in 30 Days: The Americans

30 Pilots in 30 Days: Shameless

Had I seen it before: I saw a meme about everyone hating Debbie on FaceBook, but never an actual episode of the show. What IMDb says: An alcoholic man lives in a perpetual stupor while his six children with whom he lives cope as best they can. Why I picked it: “Because I needed Premium Cable shows that aren’t HBO” is kinda a lame excuse, … Continue reading 30 Pilots in 30 Days: Shameless

30 Pilots in 30 Days: Mad Men

Had I seen it before: Nope What IMDb says: A drama about one of New York’s most prestigious ad agencies at the beginning of the 1960s, focusing on one of the firm’s most mysterious but extremely talented ad executives, Donald Draper. Why I picked it: Mad Men is one of those shows I knew I pretty much HAD to include as soon as I thought … Continue reading 30 Pilots in 30 Days: Mad Men