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We now have absolute proof that there are not an infinite number of ways a person can die. After watching the scenarios on "House" grow more bizarre and confusing, we can all take comfort in knowing there are only so many ways a person can kick the bucket.

House has found, and exhausted all of these possibilities. And not in the good, Sherlock Holmes kind of way, but in the head scratching, change-the-channel kind we dread.

I used to love "House," both the show and the character. Of all my favorite dark, troubled leading men—I’m looking at you James Gandolfini and Michael Chiklis—Hugh Laurie was my favorite. Mean, cold, sarcastic, but always bafflingly correct, I could always count on a surprise ending and a solution that left my mouth hanging open. House introduced a new twist to the detective drama: the human body as a crime scene, with the criminal played by a disease that needed to be brought to justice. Brilliant.

How Lost is LOST?

December 05, 2006

The last time we saw them -- that eternal “love” triangle Jack, Kate and Sawyer were stranded on that “other” island with the Others.

We’ve been introduced to a whole new herd of people living on an adjacent island.

The people from Season 2, who we thought were the Others -- Mr. Eko, Libby, Ana-Lucia -- are dead and gone.

So … Jack, Kate and Sawyer aren’t the only people who have made a confusing trek to another island. Over 5 million viewers (that’s how many fewer folks are watching this year) have voted themselves off the island.

Why?

“Lost” has never been an easy show to watch. It’s multi-character plotlines and flashback-laden episodes require an almost-encyclopedic knowledge of what has gone before. But sometimes, it seems all that extra stuff is just filler, useless information designed to keep us going until something important happens. It’s as if you could watch only five episodes each season and still know exactly what’s going on.

Watch the first episode, one in November, one in February, one in early May and then the season finale. Everything you need to know about “Lost” is right there, in those five shows.

Everything else will just drive you nuts.

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Desperate Housewives

Mother-Effer's Day

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The holiday for mothers becomes a showcase for bad behavior: putdowns, threats, blackmail, deceit, and violence. Go, Hallmark!

Fans vs. Favorites Reunion

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The cast is back and they are out to get Probst.

Stir the Pot

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The winner of the 16th season is crowned, after yet another twist.

'Torso,' They Say

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Lex and Clark both get sliced up about the chest in a crazy game of Kryptonian symbol body art. Lex wins, though, because he finds the last piece of the puzzle before he finds Clark's secret. The chest stabbing was worth it!

Prior Commitments

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Another secret sibling? Are you kidding? How much action did William Walker get on the side anyway?

I Know All The Games You Play

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Everybody wins.

Cuddy's Living Nightmare

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House diagnoses his favorite soap star from afar with a brain tumor and then kidnaps him to treat it -- all while PPTH is being inspected by the accreditation committee.

When You Were A Fever

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The van der Woodsens finally spill their giant secrets, and everybody goes crazy about it; in other news, the Humphreys still have poor judgment in most areas.

Don't Write Checks Your Ass Can't Cash

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Michael complains his way to elimination.

...Baby One More Time

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While Hilda makes eyes with (and cuts ears off of) Justin's gym teacher, Daniel finds redemption through work, Christina learns the genesis of the demon spawn growing inside her, and Betty tries to befriend Charlie. Charlie repays her for this gesture by giving birth in Betty's living room.