Shannon and I don’t have cable, so my television viewing choices are slightly more limited than what most Americans are used to. Therefore, when pilots for new shows finally come around it can be exciting to see the new shows. I happened to catch a few pilots tonight:

• Knights of Prosperity (ABC): I found this show to be a bit like “Oceans 11″ meets “Dumb and Dumber”, with a hint of “Rat Race” thrown in. The chemistry of the characters, particularly the large black man and the Indian, was particularly funny. Wish it were an hour instead of just 30 minutes long.
• Wired Science (PBS): A fantastic scientific television show that explores recent advances in science and technology in an interesting and entertaining manner. You can even watch episodes online, proving once again that public broadcasting just does it right.
• In Case of Emergency (ABC): A fairly good start to what could be a great show. I like the premise, but it danced a fine line between Scrubs quirkiness and a more serious drama. Despite it’s misleading title the show is about single high school friends reuniting in their 30’s (not about doctors or medical cases). The title comes from each of them missing that one person who can be put as their “emergency contact.”