This Week in Television - Mar. 8-12, 2010

Kids in the Hall: Death Comes to Town
Now Marny is Ricky's mom? What for? The whole deal with Ricky's parents seems pointless, it's not like it provides any new motives for him since he was already investigating Mayor Bowman's murder and was already working with Marny. It doesn't really change anything at all. And it doesn't seem like they were trying to make a joke out of that either. Looking forward to next episode though, because it's the last one and three more people will die!

Lost
Interesting how even in the flash-sideways timeline Ben still has to choose between Alex and his own selfish quest for power, even though history teacher Ben is nicer and humbler than the one we're familiar with. I'm glad he made the right choice though - this episode was all about Ben's redemption. It was also nice to see Illana take him in. Smart move, because this is the time for recruitment and if she didn't take him he would've joined the bad guys. Was also wild to see Jack now a full man of faith. He's come a long way from the doctor who wanted to save everyone but never believed anything. I like new Jack better than old Jack. Will Widmore seek redemption on his return, or is he going to pop a cap in Dr. Linus and join Fake Locke? Well, the one time I've ever seen Widmore show compassion was when he gave Penny's address to Desmond when he badly needed her as his constant. The rest of the time he's been ruthless, so the only reason I can think of for him having good intentions is that it would be less predictable.

Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains
Kind of insulting for Tom to be voted out over two injured guys. But then it's also insulting that the producers keep throwing in challenges with puzzles so that the Villains will win them.

Parks and Recreation
I'm really loving April, Andy, Ron, and Tom. They are easily the best and funniest characters on the show - no offense to Leslie Knope - and they are what made this week's episode so great. The thing about the possums and the death penalty reminded me of the episode about the penguins and gay marriage - that is to say, another great episode using animals to highlight real world issues.

The Office
I like the idea of shaking things up by giving Daryl an office upstairs, but I don't know how long it will last because I don't think he likes being distanced from his warehouse buddies. It was bold of Andy to show up at Erin's house, but I suppose it worked out except for the foster sibling awkwardness. Megadesk was actually cool, so I get where Dwight was coming from on that one.

30 Rock
I would totally watch a movie called A Blaffair to Rememblack.

Hero of the Week: Megadesk from The Office. Because it's better than Quad Desk.

Douchebag of the Week: Liz's dentist on 30 Rock, for refusing to give her a wind-up Batman toy that swims in the bath.