tv_talk | Keeping track of your tv shows

I'm still using episodecalendar because I can't keep up with more than a few shows so the restriction isn't hampering me.

I did a quick search for alternatives and found this article
http://alternativeto.net/software/tv-episode-calendar/

The only one I've heard of before is the iTV which I contemplated using to track shows on my iPhone at one point. I can't recall why I stopped? (probably just got so behind on TV that it become a moot point, IDK)
Maybe you'll find something useful there?

Thank you, that's a useful list! http://www.myepisodes.com is looking good...

I installed an app on my android phone that looked pretty good, but didn't have a calendar function, which is really what I need the most. I don't need to keep track of which eps I've watched and that kind of thing, all I really want is an overview, and a reminder of which new shows are starting up. :-)

Mainly just my brain. I tend to keep a pretty good track in my head on which shows I want to watch are on.

drive by love for your clara/coledimples icon! here's hoping today's episode will be as good as flatline and motoe.

I hope so as well.

Impressive! :-) That would never work for me - especially in the case of new shows I want to check out. I would totally forget about half of them.

Mostly, it's because I tend to be picky about the shows I watch (mostly because most of the time I don't want to get invested in a show like I have in the past and have it get cancelled after a season or less.)

Ack. I hate it when shows I love get cancelled before their time. The wasted potential...

So you wait until you're sure the show is going to go the distance before you start watching it?

Most of the times, I'll make sure a show is going to at least get a second season before I chance looking at it (not all the time: Joss Whedon shows tend to break my heart in this manner - Agents of SHIELD thus far the exception *knocks on wood*). The Flash has been an exception, as I managed to get linked to the leaked pilot and liked what I saw enough to jump onboard the ground floor.

I avoid most FOX shows since most FOX shows I like get cancelled in their first season. *bitter, bitter Dollhouse fan*

OMG, FOX. Almost Human, anyone... I'm still bitter over that show. For several reasons. (Airing the eps out of order was not the smartest choice, either.)

I applaud your caution! I am not as patient as you, but I definitely understand the impulse to be sure. :-)

I watched it and yeah, it sucks that FOX did that (they did it to Dollhouse to, so, typical FOX).

It's hard, but I also don't want to go through the pain of watching something in it's first season and then get to the end and find out there's not going to be anymore. Especially if it ends on a cliffhanger or with several plot points dangling.

Yeeeeees, omg. I actually put off watching Sarah Connor Chronicles for something like a decade (though for different reasons), but I have to say that still didn't make the cliffhanger ending any more palatable.

Sigh. I think it's inevitable that when you get emotionally invested in a show, you will eventually get burned in some way. It's the price we pay. ;-)

And sadly, even shows that go more than one season aren't immune from dangling cliffhangeritis (looking at you Angel!)

Pretty much, eventually we get burned when invested. Beauty in the pain, or something like that.

Since I download all but a few shows that I watch live, I just go by the last thing I downloaded subtitles for, haha. It's strangely effective. Though, I have started using episode calendar. I'm not watching that many shows, so it's well under 20.

You mean, to keep track of which eps you've watched? Yeah, I don't need any outside help with keeping track of that, either - but I do need to be reminded of when new seasons and/or shows start up, or when which eps air...

I don't know which website alorarose uses but subtitle sites like Addic7Ed lets you fave shows so you always know when new subtitles are available. As it's generally right after the show's been broadcasted that lets you there was a new ep (it's also a good way to know when an ep has been leaked or broadcasted earlier in *cough*Canada*cough* other countries...). I'm pretty sure you can do the same thing with download sites.
Of course this is still far less convenient than episodecalendar.

Interesting, I didn't know that! But yeah, I do like to have an overview, rather than receive individual notifications...

I only need help when I'm really behind on stuff. Or I'm starting a new show. If I'm watching on Netflix, it keeps track for me, otherwise I'm all "wtf did i watch last?"

I don't watch many shows as I'm restricted to what's on regular TV since I don't have cable. But I created a google docs spreadsheet and that's helped me to remember the shows I watch and their times

That is scarily organized - and very effective, I imagine!

one would think, but it's very basic lol

I have it broken down by network (cbs, abc, fox, nbc and the CW), then by days of the week and times

That doesn't sound basic to me, actually! I am way too lazy for something like that... give me an online service that does all the work for me. ;-)

We don't watch much, so usually just put names of new things in the DVR, tbh. The cable co's website lets me add new shows (and I can also check for what I've recorded.)

Somehow my shows keep piling up... and I have completely missed several returning shows in the past, to the point where I remembered to check on them when the entire new season had already aired. So I am glad to be reminded!

I use http://www.pogdesign.co.uk/cat/ which I'm pretty sure doesn't have a limit. It's pretty good about adding new shows, too.

Thanks for the tip, that looks good! I'll definitely try this...

I use http://followshows.com/.

Thank you, I will definitely check it out! :-)

I use http://thefutoncritic.com You create a free account and add as many shows as you want to your My Shows list. It is US-oriented, English language & scripted (including things like Project Runway and Top Chef) shows only. But for those things, it's great. You can view the My Listings section in either daily or monthly form. You can have the site email you when updates/news about your shows are posted (it's opt in). It's the best thing I've found for reminding me when a new episode will come on.

That looks pretty good! It's unfortunate it only has US shows, though...

Thank you for the tip!

I am so glad that there is such a thing as DVRs now! That's what I use. I don't know what I'd do without autorecord!

Yes, modern technology helps a lot! :-) I remember back when I sat in front of the TV to stop and re-start recording manually whenever ads came on...

http://www.myepisodes.com/

you need to register, but it never bothers you with emails or anything else.
you can add and ignore shows, unignore them if you want to give them a try again... best site for me.

I tried this one and really liked it except for one thing: In the calendar view, it bizarrely displays all the shows with the wrong air date (one day later than they actually air). Is this an issue with my settings, perhaps...?

ETA: Found the problem! It's a time zone thing. Cool, now that I've fixed the bug, I think I will indeed use this tool! Thank you! :-)

Edited 2014-10-27 18:19 (UTC)

I'm glad you figured it out on your own (and that you like the site) :)
It's my favorite "tv calendar" site :)

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