Although at first it may not see like it, even Howard Stern's arrival on 'America's Got Talent' and the season finale of 'Supernatural' fit TV's family friendly theme.
It's the best of times for TV, with the arrival of new shows like 'Common Law' and 'Mom Caves.' However, it's also the worst of times, with shows like 'Desperate Housewives' finishing up.
It's not that it isn't always special, but this weekend TV is one big party with all kinds of special events, from the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame inductions to The Comedy Awards to a new Sherlock.
From the pageant moms haunting 'Toddlers & Tiaras' to the specter of lawyers on 'The Good Wife' to the demon roommate on 'Apt. 23,' be afraid of TV this week. Very afraid.
Whether it's life as the vice president, hunting for crabs on an Alaskan fishing boat, tracking down aliens inside tornadoes or flipping tables in New Jersey, TV is all about work this week.
Sunday is about more than sleeping late or going to church. It's also become the busiest and best TV night of the week. And this week features new and returning series like "The Big C" and "Girls."
It's been a slow time for real scandals lately (Dear Kardashians, please have someone get married again). Maybe that's why scandals from Washington ("Scandal") to ancient Italy dominate TV this week.
Who needs the hassle of packing up and traveling to some crowded vacation spot filled with rowdy college kids this Spring Break? A week watching shows like 'Game Of Thrones' is more relaxing.