TV is back — do you know where your remote is?

I’m behind on the times, and I’m not ashamed to tell you.

I don’t have cable. I don’t have satellite. I don’t have TiVo, DVR and I don’t know what it’s like to fast-forward through commercials.

I have a little conversion box that cost me $5 with a government coupon. And bunny ears. Foil is involved, and works wonders on Channel 3.

During the summer, while the good TV was on break, I watched TV maybe five times. It was nice to have evenings to discover new blogs and new authors; to get outside and take a few drives.

But now, it’s back — and I think we’re all experiencing it. Many people who know I’m “behind” don’t understand what I watch on TV because I don’t have Bravo or HBO or whatever other networks I’m missing out on. And certain coworkers — ahem, Maggie — made fun of me for creating a Fall TV grid of my own. But Layla did the same too, even if she didn’t write it out.

So what am I watching, you ask?

Here it is. The lineup:

Sunday: “Desperate Housewives” (Probably my favorite) and sometimes, “Brothers and Sisters.”
Monday: I want to give “Accidentally on Purpose” a shot just because I liked Jenna Elfman in “Dharma & Greg.” I also like “Castle,” though I’m not a fan of crime shows.
Tuesday: “Biggest Loser,” which is usually sooo long and doesn’t leave room for anything else.
Wednesday: “America’s Next Top Model.”
Thursday: “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Private Practice” (OMG, I can’t wait for this week’s premiere!) “The Office” is on during “Grey’s,” so I don’t know what I’m going to do … crisis!)
Friday and Saturday are pretty boring when it comes to network TV.
I’ll also catch an occassionally “Dancing With the Stars,” “Amazing Race” or “American Idol,” but they didn’t make my list.

No, I’m not pathetic. I’m sure you do the same thing, even if you won’t admit it. So come on: admit it, we can be pathetic, TV-lovers together.