The Complex:
Malibu
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8pm
(special two hour premiere)
The Premise
It may sound
like "Melrose Place:
The Next Generation," but it's actually a new reality series were
couples
take over a Malibu condo, redecorate, then sell to the highest bidder.
The couple that fetches the most money gets to keep it.
Odds Of Survival
1:3
Premiere Prediction
8.5 million
viewers
Final Thoughts
It may sound
optimistic, but this
sure sure is a step above the mindless reality dreck that Fox has been
airing of late. the vibe says "Extreme Makeover Home Edition," and we
all
know how that went for ABC.... Still, this is a tough night for the
network,
and this show may not last in the long run.
Fear Factor
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8pm
Last Season
"Fear Factor,"
in its third season,
actually posted gains in viewers and ended the season on the upswing,
although
summer returns were down from last season.
Last Season Premiere
13.8 million
viewers
Last Season High
18.8 million
(series high)
Premiere Prediction
14.6 million
Final Thoughts
Starting off so
early, there's really
nothing stopping "Fear Factor" from raking up huge gains, at least
until
the middle of September. Not hurting is the fact that its debuting the
day after the closing ceremonies of the Athens Games, also airing on
NBC,
in case you haven't heard....
Hawaii
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9pm
(preview, premieres Wednesday,
Sept 1, 8pm)
The Premise
A group of cops
work to stop crime
in Hawaii. Think "Karen Sisico Goes To Honolulu," only not half as
stylish
and not half the fun.
Odds Of Survival
1:2
Premiere Predicition
12.2 million
viewers
Final Thoughts
The show will
get a good start thanks
to premiering right after the Olympics, but will it survive once it
moves
to Wednesday nights? My gut feeling says no it won't, but you never
know...