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The CW has really stepped up on there line-up of shows this season and this is an example. Sure, a kid who plays bounty hunter to the escapees from Hell, it doesn't sound funny. Its sounds like a... well, something deep and dark. And that's what you would expect, but don't. The show takes you out of the land of religion and plops you in sunny suburbia, with a guy who just can't get things right, and then finds out he has to work for the devil. That would suck. That's the appeal of an average college dropout battling hell with his friends at his side. That's where the real fun comes in: Sam has great friends. He has his bud Bert "Sock" Wysocki who is loyal and just goes with his friend's new gig. There's Ben, who is more of the brains of the outfit. And, of course, there's the girl, in this case, Andi. She works at the same Home Depot-like store with the guys and is going part-time to college. Oh, and she has no clue that Sam is in love with her. That's all pretty typical of a twenty-something TV comedy. But the fact that they throw in the Devil and his needs takes it from "Friends" to "Buffy" – real life is hell. But it can be funny too. This fall, don't miss "Reaper" on the CW.

A perfect blend of "The O.C." in Manhattan, modern "Cruel Intentions" with new players, and "Veronica Mars" wit; all wrapped into a modern blog commentary narrated by the anonymous, omnipresent character Gossip Girl (played by Mars' Kristen Bell). Rich kids with too much time, outsiders, the relatively "poor" family, mystery, blackmail, sex, and modern pop hits—all a staple for teen drama—all here for your viewing pleasure.

The characters are deep, layered. Serena has issues. Blair is upset that her best friend just left her. Dan is lovable and a moral compass for the audience. His sister Jenny is in over her head and doesn't know it. Nate is just trying to make things right and doesn't like that's he privileged (poor him). Eric, Serena's brother, is the victim of this culture. And Chuck is just a jerk with cash. And I can't get enough of any of them. Their tangled lives are truly entertainment.

I can't wait to know the characters more. And will we ever know who Gossip Girl is or will she (if she really is a she) always be a mystery.

And the best part is if you miss a show, no worries. Just catch up online anytime. Gossip Girl, you're right, we do love you. XO.

Gossip Girl, Wednesday, The CW -- be there.