My Boys
Have you vowed to "someday" do a marathon? We've got the easiest way for you to accomplish that goal. Take in all 13 episodes of the new TBS hit 'My Boys' (marathon airs Super Bowl Sunday 2/7 5pm-11:30pm on TBS.)
Train for a marathon
There's more than one marathon for you to indulge in Super Bowl Sunday:Other Super Bowl Sunday marathons:
The Closer
11am-11pm on TNT
Monk
10am-4am on USA
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Bastard Out of Carolina
Sometimes we all need a good cry. Tune in to this year's "Super Bawl." ('Bastard' airs Sun. 2/4 at 7pm ET on Lifetime.) Get your tissues ready for this sob-fest airing opposite that other event taking place in Miami.
Connect with your feelings
If there's one thing that's plentiful, it's tear-jerkers:Other shows:
Lincoln Heights
Gilmore Girls
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The L Word
Nothing makes you feel better than bonding with friends. The soapy adventures of the women of the 'L Word' are sure to bring more "oh no she didn't" moments as the cable hit returns for a fourth season.
Bond with friends
It's girls' night in:Other shows:
The Hills
Desperate Housewives
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Footballers Wive$: Overtime
If you don't know what "gormless" or "get the chop" means, then it's time to broaden your horizons. Witness life on the other side of the Pond in this saucy import that follows the lives of a football (OK, soccer) team in London.
Explore other cultures
Maybe you're not an Anglophile, but there are many other lifestyles to sample:Other shows:
Dog The Bounty Hunter
Afro Samurai
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Gay, Straight or Taken?
You might be surprised at the knee-jerk assumptions people make that often turn out false, as evidenced in this breezy new Lifetime reality dating show.
Redefine a stereotype
If you want to challenge more assumptions check out:Other shows:
One Punk Under God
Beauty and the Geek
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Nova
A mind is a terrible thing to waste. So instead of overdosing on mindless sludge (ok, we love the sludge) try some TV that's good for you. This fast-paced science magazine show will have your mind doing mental somersaults.
Expand Your Knowledge
If science doesn't knock your socks off, there's more ways to pump-up that grey matter:Other shows:
Mythbusters
Jeopardy
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What Not To Wear (TLC)
Are you in need of a fashion intervention? Let the experts help take you from frumpy to fabulous.
Freshen your wardrobe
If you aren't feeling the dynamic duo try on the Fab Five:Queer Eye For the Straight Guy
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Rome
We often turn to the past for answers. For all our sakes, let's learn from the hedonistic ways of Julius Caesar's reign in ancient Rome so as not to repeat one of civilization's greatest failures.
Brush up on history
You don't have to travel as far back as ancient Rome to get a glimpse of history:Other shows:
Deadwood
Hogan's Heroes
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The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency
Tired of your lame job? Unleash your inner diva and put that catwalk strut to good use. Janice Dickinson seeks out more fresh talent for her fledgling modeling agency.
Learn a different vocation
If modeling isn't your bag, here are some other options:Other shows:
Dirty Jobs
Armed and Famous
more
The Dresden Files
Get familiar with the supernatural side of life. Meet Harry Dresden, a wizard PI. Watch the premiere episode.
Tackle the unknown
If wizardry isn't your cup of tea, you can still satisfy your newly developed appetite for the strange and unexpected:Other shows:
Criss Angel: Mindfreak
Supernatural
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The Real Housewives of Orange County
It might be 23 degrees with a wind chill factor of minus-11 but that doesn't mean you have to accept winter for what it is. The weather is just fine in Southern California.
Escape to LA
There's plenty to do and see in So. Cal:Other shows:
The O.C.
The Hills
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Top Chef
Not all of us can be Martha Stewart, but we sure don't have to subsist on frozen dinners. Take lessons from Tom Colicchio and learn to master tasty dishes that will warm anyone's heart.
Learn how to cook
There are many options to get you simmering:Other shows:
Iron Chef
Rachael Ray
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