The Budget Geek

The Budget Geek
The Budget Geek’s Week In Geek - February 28, 2010

The Budget Geek’s TV Shows of the Week (descriptions courtesy TV Guide):

The Big Bang Theory - Monday, March 1, 9:31pm CBS
“The Excelsior Acquisition” Season 3, Episode 16
Episode Synopsis: Sheldon misses an opportunity to meet comics mogul Stan Lee, who appears in a cameo, when he has to go to traffic court after getting a ticket because of Penny.

The Office - Thursday, March 4, 9:00pm NBC
“The Delivery” Season 6, Episode 16
Episode Synopsis: It’s delivery time for Pam when her contractions begin. She and Jim scramble to the hospital, the staffers try to comfort her with food and entertainment, and Michael nervously anticipates the birth. Back at the office, Erin has lunch with Kevin, triggering jealousy in Andy. Linda Purl guest stars.

Caprica - Friday, March 5, 9:00pm Syfy
“Know Thy Enemy”
Episode Synopsis:
Joseph searches for Tamara in V-World; a rival makes Daniel an offer that could save Graystone Industries; Clarice befriends Amanda in a bid to acquire Zoe’s avatar program; Lacy and Keon meet Barnabas Greely (James Marsters), who is a source of stress for Clarice. Tomas Vergis: John Pyper-Ferguson.


The Budget Geek’s Podcast Pick of the Week:

Galactic Watercooler


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