DVR Desperately Seeking the Following Shows
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Our sister site, TVGuide.com has an extensive list of Fall TV Preview content, but admittedly, a lot of it won't be making it to the ol' DVR. Today, "Divie" the DVR whispered her five shows that she can't wait to start recording again. That's right, our DVR talks. If you watched as much TV as we do at TVGuide.com and JTS, your DVR might speak to you as well. This is what Divie had to say about her favorite shows:

1) [url http://www.jumptheshark.com/topic/Californication/Californication-General-Comments/700000135]Californication[/url] (Showtime, Sept. 28, 10 pm/ET) – Say what you will about recent… er… events in star David Duchovny's personal life that mirror his sex-obsessed character Hank Moody, but this was one of the best freshman shows to air in a long time. It also ended with a very untraditional cliffhanger: Not a "will they or won't they" scenario, but a, "holy crap, Karen just ditched her new husband and ran off with bad boy Hank on her wedding night" cliffhanger. How the heck will that work? Can't wait to find out!

2) [url http://www.jumptheshark.com/topic/Dexter/Dexter-General-Comments/21603]Dexter[/url] (Showtime, Sept. 28, 9 pm/ET) – There is no reason on Earth that this show should be so completely addictive empirically. It's pretty gruesome and graphic. It's about a serial killer who kills other very bad people. You shouldn't want to root for him, but you just can't help it. Dexter is the most likable anti-hero around, and after his psycho ex blew up his nemesis, what will be next for the "killer" murderer to overcome?

3) [url http://www.jumptheshark.com/topic/Pushing-Daisies/Pushing-Daisies-General-Comments/700000332]Pushing Daisies[/url] (Wed., Oct. 1, 8 pm/ET) – This show is pure magic. The world that Bryan Fuller created entrances and delights with bold colors, cartoon like sets and costumes and best of all, the irresistible star-crossed loves, Chuck and Ned. Apparently, this season Olive and one of the crazy aunts ends up in a nunnery. The habits are more Tiffany blue instead of black – Ha! Also, Digby the adorable Golden Retriever will meet Pigby, the potbellied pig. Will they be friends, or enemies? Either way, hopefully, freshly-baked pie will be waiting as the premiere begins. Hint, hint.

4) [url http://www.jumptheshark.com/topic/30-Rock/30-Rock-General-Comments/21620]30 Rock[/url] (NBC, Oct. 30, 9:30 pm/ET) – With [url http://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/30-rock/281135]The Office[/url] getting on in years, 30 Rock remains as one of the few fresh, witty and original comedies left on NBC... or anywhere for that matter. Liz Lemon, although she has really crappy luck with men, is surrounded by high-maintenance slackers and basically has no life, she's still one of the most relatable and likable characters on TV. Long live Liz Lemon!

5) [url http://www.jumptheshark.com/topic/Life/Life-General-Comments/700000352]Life[/url] (NBC, Sept. 29, 10 pm/ET) – This show just didn't get enough time to catch people's interest last year. Thank goodness NBC saw its potential and picked it up for another season. Damian Lewis plays a Charlie, a detective who was wrongly accused of murder, sentenced to life in prison and was freed years later based on DNA evidence. Cops still don't trust him, his best friend is a white collar felon and his partner is an alcoholic with a sketchy-ass father who may is involved in Charlie's framing. It's quirky, interesting and not a typical procedural. Bring it on.

Of course, there are many other shows that will make it onto Divie's list: Terminator: Sarah Connor Chronicles, Gossip Girl, Grey's Anatomy, Friday Night Lights and so on. Tomorrow, we'll tell you about the new shows Divie's planning on adding to her list.
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