TV Review - My Boys Begins New Season Tonight!

Not only is this ensemble comedy returning to TBS, but My Boys is as strong as ever. And finally, the wait is almost over to find out who PJ brought to Italy. But first, let’s recap.

My Boys centers around PJ, an adorable tom-boy-ish sports writer for the Chicago Sun-Times. She’s got her share of girl friends, especially best friend Stephanie (Kellee Stewart), but she seems to hang mostly with an all-male posse. First, there’s her married brother Andy (Jim Gaffigan) who tried a valiant stint in the suburbs during the second half of Season One. But all that neighbor niceness proved too much for him, pregnant wife Meredith, and daughter Savannah; and they are city dwellers once again.

Another regular of the group is Kenny (Michael Bunin). This nice guy with the receding hair line owns a sports memorabilia store and although he has his share of dates (including a quite pregnant one); he tends to be not treated very well by the ladies. But he cares about his friends and is not afraid to show it. His new business partner Mike (Jamie Kaler) on the other hand, always loves to play the part of the Don Juan. Handsome but a bit dim, Mike joins PJ’s gang for poker every week.

Rounding out the group are Bobby (Kyle Howard), a fellow sports writer that works for the Chicago Tribune, who PJ has dated and now treats mostly as a buddy, and Brendan (Reid Scott), another former boyfriend, the DJ with the scruffy good looks.

But was one of these fine dudes lucky enough for the Italy invite? Oh but we cannot forget some other serious contenders: A cute but verboten Cubs player, Mitt (Travis Schuldt), the huge love interest from the past – Thorn (Jeremy Sisto) – who had recently resurfaced, or Evan(Michael Landes), a very appealing botanist.

And while PJ and Stephanie are hopefully indulging in amore with their dates (mystery or otherwise), back home there’s a palpable disturbance in the force – as the boys may have upset the “sacred” institution of nights at Crowley’s bar. Also, Brando (Brendan) is worried about potential changes at the radio station, and Andy is living large as he settles into a new job as a corporate lawyer.

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Article Author: Mary K. Williams

Mary K. is a freelance entertainment writer living in the Greater Boston area. She pens CD reviews for Metronome Magazine and is a former Features Editor for Hot Psychology Magazine. Mary K. has also contributed to the anthology, Brewed Awakenings.

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  • 1 - Aaron

    Jun 14, 2008 at 5:32 pm

    Have you guys ever seen America's Got Talent? You should check it out Tuesdays at 9/8c on NBC. How can you resist David Hasselhoff!???




  • 2 - Mary K. Williams

    Jun 16, 2008 at 10:39 am

    Aaron, not my cup of tea so much. Not a huge fan of the whole 'unscripted television' thing.

    But you go ahead and enjoy!

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