As of the last episode of The Vampire Diaries (and the last one we’re getting for a while,) there are no happy couples in Mystic Falls – or even unhappy ones for that matter. For the first time in the memorable past, no one is really dating any one and it’s not for a lack of trying.

There have been some interesting new developments on The Vampire Diaries lately, and surprisingly they don’t revolve around the love triangle that is Damen/Elena/Stefan, although that makes for some juicy plot twisting as well. Klaus (Joseph Morgan) is actively pursuing one Caroline Forbes (Candice Accola). Not only did he save her life a few weeks back, well technically he used his “freaky syer bond” with Tyler (Michael Trevino) that put her in that uncomfortable looking position, but this week he invited her to his family’s reunion ball.

There’s something really special about TV shows that movies have never been able to replicate. A movie might turn into a series, spawning two or three sequels (or 17 if it’s a horror movie), giving us a chance to watch the characters develop a little. But with a TV series, we get to watch multiple characters develop a lot. Writers don’t have to condense a lifetime of change into a two hour film, and some truly amazing things happen when given time. Shows like Breaking Bad and Justified allow relationships to be explored in depth and characters to change in perfect fashion.

2011 in television saw the continued deterioration of network television. Yes, thanks to reality TV and the overall reach of network TV, the networks still control most of the ratings versus cable. That lead is slipping away more and more however with cable premieres beginning to crack the kinds of numbers normally shown by the networks. Both Sons of Anarchy and The Walking Dead out-ranked such long running series as Desperate Housewives and Law & Order SVU in weekly ratings; a remarkable feat nearly ignored by a ratings industry skewed in the network’s favor.

The Golden Globe nominations are out and on the TV side of things the HFPA didn’t do that bad of a job choosing the best in television. Sure, there were predictable nominations for Boardwalk Empire and the 30 Rock cast but unlike the SAG nominations, the HFPA honored both Homeland and Parks and Recreation with much deserved nominations.

With The Vampire Diaries mid-season return only weeks away, and major plot points hanging in the balance, I thought I’d make some predictions of my own for what may be to come as the plot thickens and writers wrap up another epic season. The great thing about this show is that none of the characters are safe and so much happens every episode that the characters are constantly evolving and events keep you on your toes.

In just three short seasons, Glee has taken a nosedive from one of TV’s most beloved shows, to one of its biggest laughing stocks. What started as a self-aware, optimistic take on the horrors of high school has mutated into a self-righteous mess of nightmarish proportions. Maybe we should just stop watching it and be done with it, but if Glee taught me anything, it’s to never give up on something you love. What will it take to get this giant back on its feet again? Here are the top five things Glee needs to change to get back on top.

When Spongebob Squarepants premiered on Nickelodeon in 1999, the world knew little about the always-optimistic, yet naive, sponge who lives in a pineapple under the sea with his pet snail Gary, neighbors Squidward Tentacles and Patrick Star and money-hungry boss Mr. Krabs. With nostalgia at an all time high thanks to TeenNick’s The 90s Are All That, it’s time to take a closer look at the last remaining Nickelodeon cartoon to begin in the 90s and still be making new episodes in 2011, Spongebob Squarepants.

The Emmy Awards will be handed out tonight, Sunday, September 18th, and it will be another good year for HBO, Modern Family and Julianna Marguilies. Jane Lynch will be your host beginning at 8:00 PM ET, 7 PM CT on Fox.

Many people online over the past few weeks have been saying that AMC, the new kid on the block of original programming, has been experiencing “growing pains”. Ever since Mad Men, the network has ballooned and experienced mass critical acclaim and a multitude of success in terms of awards. However in the opinion of this writer, it’s a case of a very stroppy child that doesn’t know how to deal with multiple programmes.