Monday after a long weekend… what could be sadder? Certainly not this week's television schedule, which looks to be full of fun. Too much fun, in fact. Undoubtably, you will watch TV this week like you ate turkey last.

Heroes has a Hiro-centric episode tonight. Studio 60 continues to air — if it isn't already clear from my many rants, I decided I like getting so angry at that show's bullshit; it's cathartic. And Barney has a gay brother on HIMYM — time for some winking at the audience!

On Tuesday, Veronica Mars cracks the case. Last call to vote in the poll or make your prediction to claim the bragging rights; as of this posting TiFaux readers believe that Aaron Echolls did it.

Also on Tuesday, "One of these people will betray House." I predict it's going to be… none of them. Those Fox promos are full of more bullshit than Studio 60. And Christopher fails to make friends in Stars Hollow in this week's Gilmore Girls, to which I say: duh.

Wednesday: still no Lost.

Thursday is the inaugural night of the new NBC Thursday comedy block. Give 30 Rock a chance if you haven't — it's not as awesome as The Office (yet), but it's funny and Alec Baldwin rules. Not on NBC but also funny — no, not funny, let's go with "charming" — Ugly Betty, and the return of Henry the adorable Not-Walter.

If you hate funny things, you will probably want to watch Grey's Anatomy. I have to say, though this show generally makes me question what I'm doing in front of the TV, I really enjoyed last week's episode, with all the betrayals and drama and whatnot.

On Battlestar Galactica on Friday, we finally find out what happened between Kara and Lee during the year on New Caprica, as they work out their issues by beating the shit out of each other! Personally, I can't wait! Simmering resentment and sexual tension erupting in violence! That's the kind of sick plots this show kills.

Have fun, and watch responsibly. 

Quoth my roommate during last week's Veronica Mars: "Who is this woman and why can't she act?"

That woman, actually, was Patricia Hearst.  Patty Hearst.  You know, Machine Gun Patty.

Again, this is a post where the only real sentiment is "Did you know Patty Hearst was that lady on Veronica Mars?  Isn't that weird?" 

But isn't it weird?  Apparently she fancies herself a little bit of an actress, which is remarkable because she was really, really bad.  Distractingly stilted. 

Last week's episode had two guest stars that have unescapable pasts.  There's the one who spent two years in prison after helping her kidnappers rob a bank and then there's the one who spent six years alongside Fran Dresher in The Nanny.

Charles Shaughnessy, aka Mr. Sheffield, played Patty Heart's husband and I spent the entire episode waiting for him to shout "Miss Fine!!!!"