So, I just returned to my home in Michigan. And that means I can watch TV again (we were too poor to afford it in Washington, haha). That means that I was reminded of all of the awesome shows that I watch that are physics phanatic phriendly (OH the alliteration and creative use of 'ph'!). So here's a list and a short description of what all you physics phans should watch, even if you're still warming up to physics!
- The Big Bang Theory (CBS) - This sitcom is on Mondays at 9:30PM EST (Season 3 Premiere September 21!). It's about 2 physicists, Leonard Hofstadter and Sheldon Cooper, who live across the hall from the lovely Penny, an aspiring actress in Pasadena, California. The show has lots of geek areas: various areas of physics, math, comics, video games, computers/technology, and much, much more! It's great for nerds and non-nerds alike since the social awkwardness of these physics nerds creates plenty of comedic situations.
- MythBusters (Discovery Channel) - This science based show is on Wednesdays (as well as various other times for re-runs). The MythBusters, Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman, test myths to see how true they are. More often than not, science creeps in you might actually learn something! Fun for geeks and non-geeks, the duo offer great comic relief and make the show great fun!
- Time Warp (Discovery Channel) - This is another science show on Discovery, Wednesdays at 8:00 PM EST to be exact. Basically, the hosts, fellow physicist Jeff Lieberman and camera guy Matt Kearney, do crazy stuff and record it in slow motion. They then look at the tape and see how everything works frame-by-frame! It's awesome! Everyone will love this show!
- Eureka (SyFy) - Formerly SciFi (don't even get me started on how dumb the name change is), the SyFy channel is continuing it's series, Eureka on Fridays nights at 9:00 PM EST. This show is about a top secret town that has the world's top scientists working on the latest advances in science and technology. This show has a little bit of something for everyone: some sci-fi futuristic stuff, some science, some humor! The show has nerd moments for those nerds among us, but always explains what it meant (in plain English) for the other viewers.
- Numb3rs (CBS) - This action show is on Fridays at 10:00PM EST. Granted, the nerd on the show is actually a mathematician (we'll forgive him), the show offers a great balance of high action FBI drama and nerdy solutions to satisfy everyone! The show focuses on two brothers, Don Eppes, an FBI agent, and his younger brother, Charlie, a brilliant mathematician. Together they solve crimes in an unconventional way that will make your head spin!
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