What to see this weekend?

Movie lovers and summer blockbusters. A match made in heaven. Are you interested in...

A female lead?
Inside Out
Jackie & Ryan
Spy

Written by a woman?
Inside Out
Jackie & Ryan
Jurassic World
Terminator Genisys

Directed by a woman?
Jackie & Ryan

What's on TV this week?

This week in TV we have some favorites, old and new, and one classic is coming to an end. Let us know if any of these shows are in your TV queue. 

The Daily Show with Jon Stewart

While The Daily Show might represent one of many late night slots that women can't break into, Jon Stewart created a show that has become a staple for human who like comedy everywhere. His late night run on the satirical news show is coming to an end in August. While a new anchor, Trevor Noah will take over the helm at The Daily Show, it certainly feels like the end of an era. The Daily Show with Jon Stewart also helped bring comediennes like Samantha Bee, Jessica Williams, and Kristen Schaal into our homes with their comedy and commentary. We hope you catch up with Jon Stewart while he's still on the air.

iZombie

For something lighter we turn to the CW. From the creator of Veronica Mars comes iZombie, a supernatural police procedural based on a comic series. iZombie is coming on the heels of popular procedural's like Forever, Castle, and Elementary which seem to have a clear agenda to show police detectives as totally useless, and random people should absolutely be out solving murders. It's wonderful to see a woman in the helm of such a franchise, as well as co-creator and executive producer Diane Ruggiero bringing more women to the writing and development. It's a fun show that takes a serious look at the life of a lonely zombie, and shows some creative crime solving.

Veep

Returning for it's 4th season is the Julia Louis-Dreyfus political comedy that I've often called the funniest show on television. For 4 seasons, Armando Iannucci has made comedy smarter, and politics sillier. The interaction between Vice President Selena Meyers (Louis-Dreyfus) and her personal aid Gary (The outstanding Tony Hale) is something that makes me laugh until I'm gasping for air. You might have seen their shtick when Julia won an Emmy for her work on Veep in 2013 and Tony Hale joined her on stage to hold her purse and whisper "you love your family" in her ear like he does in the show. Veep is really really funny.

What are you watching on TV this week?

What to see this weekend

Do you want to see...

A female lead?

-The Duff
-The Last Five Years 

-Fifty Shades of Grey
-The Boy Next Door
-Jupiter Ascending

Written or co-written by a woman? 

-McFarland, USA
-Fifty Shades of Grey
-The Boy Next Door
-Jupiter Ascending

Directed by a woman?

-McFarland, USA
-Fifty Shades of Grey
-Jupiter Ascending

What's on TV this week?

This week in television is sort of an in between of great specials and shows for sweeps, while other favorites are still on hiatus for another two weeks. Here's what we are excited for.

Better Call Saul

Better Call Saul Monday's on AMC

Yup, this is going to be a good one. Everyone on the planet watched Breaking Bad, so it comes as no surprise that this has already been greenlit for a second season before the pilot even aired. Better Call Saul regularly airs Monday nights on AMC, but the premiere episode aired Sunday night February 8th, with the second airing in it's regular timeslot on February 9th.

Aside from being a fantastic show that I'm sure everyone will watch anyways, the Breaking Bad-Better Call Saul clan has supported some fantastic women writers and directors, including Michelle MacLaren, director of Monday nights episode #2,  who has been tapped to direct the upcoming Wonder Woman project.

Saturday Night Live 40th Anniversary Special. 

SNL 40th Anniversary Special airing Sunday on NBC

There's going to be 3 hours of Saturday Night Live with every cast member, every guest host, and every musical guest over the last 40 years invited. I'll give you a few minutes if you need to go freshen up.

There's also be a red carpet special leading up to what can only be described as "the event." Also, despite the confusing name, a compilation episode of SNL will air for Valentines day on Saturday February 14th in it's regular timeslot, while the actual Anniversary Special is airing Sunday evening on February 15th.

Cougar Town

Cougar Town Tuesdays on TBS

Cougar Town is that weird show that almost nobody watched as it aired on ABC and then it moved to TBS where even less people watched it. This Bill Lawrence (Scrubs) show stars Courtney Cox (Friends) and a bunch of people who drink wine all day and are delightfully entertaining. It's one of those shows that ABC loves to make with a name that insults it's targeted audience, but don't be deterred, Cougar Town is self deprecating enough to poke fun at itself. It's also one of those shows that's had cancellation looming overhead since season 1, so very early on they lose any restraint and fully embrace weird stories and in-jokes. 

If you're trying to escape the frigid winter via the magic of television, this show might hit the spot. It's funny, it's light and fluffy and it's set in Florida, so you can dream of tan-lines. 

Sadly, Cougar Town only has 8 episodes left to air! If you want to watch, it airs tonight, February 10th on TBS. The series finale will be Tuesday, March 31st, so mark your calendars.


What shows are you planning on catching up with this week?