The (TV) state of the phoenix

I happened to notice that this was going to be my 500th entry, which I realize is pretty small compared to a lot of people (especially after six and a half years), but I figured I should try and make it a little special. So, a round-up of what currently airing shows that I'm watching, not counting the shows on break with an exception or two.

Monday
Lie to Me - Oh God I am so grateful for the existence of Tim Roth. Occasionally the writing on this drops down to being a bit workmanlike, but even then it's worth watching Cal just being himself.
The Good Guys - I know this just went on break but I have to mention it. It's like this awesomely sloppy drunk version of Life on Mars with one of them being dragged forward through time kicking and screaming. I swear I want to bake Bradley Whitford a cake. Plus Colin Hanks really does not suck, and occasionally I even forget that OMG it's the spawn of Tom Hanks.
Rizzoli & Isles - Not great (and last night's episode contained massive fail I'll rant about elsewhere) but it's TWO FEMALE LEADS and they're not sharing with any male leads, and they talk to each other and sometimes it's not even about boys, though it usually is. Also, femslash ahoy!

( You didn't think I wasn't going to cut any of this, did you? )

Miscellaneous observations

OK, I really can't stand Barney the dinosaur, but Chica on the Sprout network wearing a Barney costume? Too frickin' adorable.

Oh Rizzoli & Isles, I don't expect much from you anyway, but why did you have to ruin last night's chock-full-o-femslashy-goodness with that icky gender role fail and that MASSIVE SEXUAL ASSAULT FAILBOAT?!

( The details for anyone who's interested, cut for those who'd rather skip )