"Full Frontal with Samantha Bee" is a late-night political satire show that premiered in 2016. Hosted by Canadian comedian Samantha Bee, the show is known for its sharp commentary on current events and politics, as well as its use of humor to highlight social issues. The show airs on TBS and has received critical acclaim for its incisive analysis and comedic delivery.

"Big Brother" numbers among those long-running (unreal) reality shows that keep rolling along on their own momentum long after the thrills have gone. Originally adapted from a popular Dutch series, "Big Brother" puts thirteen carefully chosen strangers in a house heavily wired with cameras and microphones, capturing every word, gesture, and nuance. The producers challenge their "guests" to complete a series of physical and mental "stunts," periodically polling their feelings about who among them should go home. The one guest who stays longest goes home with half-a-million American dollars. Although "Big Brother's" novelty has faded, even the most stony-hearted and cynical critics must accord the superannuated series its props: When an online streaming service attempted a similarly contrived "residential situation," capitalizing on the industry's newest, most sophisticated audio and video technology, it faded to black in less than a month. At the other end of the scale, when MTV adapted "Big Brother's" premise for use along the New Jersey coastline, it became a cultural phenomenon, and "Snooki" became a household word. Clearly, it's not the premise but the chemistry that determines the show's fate. Therefore, credit "Big Brother" with good chemistry and agree to roll along with the momentum.

Cooking shows are hot on television now days, creating serious competition among the celebrity cooks as well as prospective winners in various formats on TV. MasterChef features the likes of Gordon Ramsay (Hell's Kitchen, Kitchen Nightmares) along side Joe Bastianich (restaurateur/vineyard owner), and Graham Elliot (chef/restaurant owner) as judges who oversee the contestants who come from a wide assortment of occupations including housewives, doctors, lawyers, private chefs, realtors, and travel writers. From what appears to be a huge crowd in the initial tryouts they whittle the prospects down to 100, then down to 38 or so and put them all to the test. With each contestant offering their "signature" dish to the judges, the competition begins and so does elimination, one by one. It is amazingly difficult to please all three judges as they are diverse in their likes and taste preferences, and the pressure is on to perform and show they have a talent for cooking. The coveted crown of MasterChef will be given to whomever can best please the judges and keep their head about them in the heat of the kitchen.

Moving from the Real Housewives of New York to Bethenny Ever After with a stop off for Skating with the Stars we find that Bethenny Frankel has been a really busy girl. Oh and she also had a baby girl and turned 40! How many "housewives" can claim all of that in a short span of time? Who would want to? Bethenny has a very protective husband, Jason who tends to be overly defensive when it comes to protecting his wife and family life. But when there are cameras in the house it is difficult to keep much from being disclosed. The surprise birthday party that was planned to celebrate Bethenny's 40th birthday became awkward mostly because it really wasn't a surprise from Beth's perspective (again the cameras don't let much get by them). Will Bethenny flip out and go into therapy? Look for a warm fuzzy scene where the entire family plops down in the bathtub for some tender moments and water logged skin. The parents, a new baby and even the new puppy "Cookie" with sunglasses on had plans to go to the beach but find the tub works quite well.

"Top Gear" is a British TV show that began in 2002 and focuses on reviewing cars and other vehicles. It started with Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and Jason Dawe as hosts, but James May replaced Dawe after the first season. The show also features a mysterious test driver named "The Stig," played by various racing drivers over the years.

"The Cube" is a TV show that first aired in 2021. It features contestants who have to complete challenges inside a 4-meter by 4-meter cube. The challenges vary in difficulty and test different skills such as agility, balance, and coordination. The show is hosted by comedian and actor, Dwyane Wade, and is known for its high stakes and suspenseful atmosphere.