Dancing with the Stars is wrapping up, and American Idol seems so far away...

I can't think of anything to suggest for you between now and AI. It's a weird time with sweeps this month and then the Thanksgiving-to-New Year's lull.

Given your veggie-gone-vegan transformation, Top Chef is out and it's well underway. You might like Amazing Race even though it's not in "talent" mold, but again it's pretty far along. Survivor is far along and is all about being mean and cruel.

You might check out the rebroadcast of PBS' America's Ballroom Challenge but I think it was only two episodes long and is over. It was strangely fascinating, though, and gives great perspective for evaluating DWTS.

I'm stumped! Which is rather astonishing given the ridiculous amount of television I watch.

On the non-reality side if you're at all interested in recapping, my top two suggestions would be The OC and The Wire.

Elisa,

I would love to help you.

The only "competition-type" shows on now are Amazing Race, Top Chef and Survivor (and of course RealWorld/RoadRules Challenge on MTV.) Of those, I am watching Top Chef but not sure I'm enjoying it. I've liked AR in the past, don't watch it now because of timing issues.

Ya know.. you reviewed two programs all summer, then jumped right into Dancing. I think you've earned a holiday vacation.

Debra
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The Amazing Race just started here (Australia) the other night - the first one with the families. I love the family (or couple dynamics). I think it's a real test of relationships and I'm so glad when the obnoxious ones come in last.

My other reality tv guilty pleasure is Big Brother. I know I know, it's not great tv at all, it's actually quite boring but for some reason I'm compelled to watch it.

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