January and February are exciting times in the world of American television - not because of what is on, but because of what will be on later, writes Chris Philpott.

A handy cut-out-and-keep guide for the upcoming week in television.

It's going to be bad. Of course it's going to be bad. How could a glamour album crafted by a German internet tycoon holed up in a Coatesville mansion actually be any good?

Rape, torture, brutal assaults, and bath tubs full of human excrement - was the opening episode of the new season of Sons of Anarchy too much? Chris Philpott investigates.

What makes a TV show funny? Chris Philpott investigates.

Rachel Bache takes in Paramore's Sunday night show in Auckland.

Snoop Dogg, Lion or Zilla? The big question hanging over the Big Day Out headliner's sideshow tonight seemed to be exactly which version of the hip-hop chameleon would show up.

The Big Day Out is back, and we've got it covered with updated reviews live from Western Springs Park and Stadium.

Chris Philpott takes in the first two episodes of the third season of Girls - and likes what he sees.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine won two major Golden Globe awards. Why isn't it coming to our screens? Chris Philpott investigates.

Chris Philpott predicts big things for Matthew McConaughey, thanks to his role in True Detective.

TV reviewer Chris Philpott laments the demise of Californication, saying the once great show has become stale and predictable.

TV columnist Chris Philpott takes in the finale of the excellent first season of Masters of Sex.

When TV is bad, what do you watch? Blogger Chris Philpott has a few suggestions.