TV | ADDICTIONS

Dancing with the Stars

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Bristol Palin, anyone? Who knew the former preggo teen would jump on the "Dancing with the Stars" bandwagon this season. Other notable stars of Season 11 include Brandy (where's she been?), "Jersey Shore"'s "The Situation", Michael Bolton, Jennifer Grey, David Hasselhoff (this should be interesting), Audria Patridge, and even Florence Henderson. With enough spray tan and politics dancing around, this season should be worth our viewing pleasure. 

Lost

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There enough "Lost" addicts out there to keep Season 7 going. Although there's been a decrease in audience since the debut of the series, there's still diehard fans who aren't close to breaking their addiction to the show. Is it the cliffhangers that keep them interested or the diverse cast? We're not sure. Either way, "Lost" fans will be able to dive into more drama for your mama this season. 

Grey's Anatomy

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Is it really already Season 7 for "Grey's Anatomy?" With giggly girls huddled around small TVs in dorms away at college, and even grown men sneakily recording the series, this show is here to stay. Izzie may have left, and Mandy Moore may have appeared in the season finale, but either way fans can't leave their commitment to "Grey's." This time, April Kepner and Jackson Avery will be moving in with Meredith and Derek and there's a possibility of Katherine Heighl's return. 

Huge

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"Huge" is one of the first television shows to tackle the obesity epidemic in this country, going full-throttle head on with the star of "Hairspray," Nikki Blonksy. She's not afraid to get in a swimsuit or be open with her weight in the show's fat camp. Of course, there's the skinny tennis camp across the way who taunts and teases the fat camp, but Blonksy stars as a girl who refuses to hate her body.  

Mad Men

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No other show has brought back the sassiness of the sixties as much as "Mad Men." Only in it's fourth season, the show has gained notoriety with Don Draper working the advertising business, as well as the women. AMC has reminded us that they're still on TV with their series that's based in New York City and has underlying issues of the roles of men and women in society.

The Big C

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With it's TV debut this season, "The Big C" is an interesting Showtime comedy about a woman facing cancer (hence the "C" word). Laura Linney plays a woman living in the suburbs who emotionally attempts to deal with having cancer, all while being a wife and mother. There's enough sarcasm and dry humor in the series to make you question whether you should laugh or cry. 

Katie Cervantes

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