"What I Like About You" is a hidden gem. This sitcom which aired on the WB Network back in 2002 is a lighthearted, fluffy, and often hilarious show that you can just sit back and enjoy. It focuses on the lives of two sisters, Valerie and Holly Tyler living together in an apartment in Manhattan. Valerie, played by Jennie Garth, is 28 years old and is the older, mature, serious sister. She is has a corporate job and is a very organized person. In contrast, Holly, played by Amanda Bynes is 16 years old and is full of energy, constantly bouncing around. After their dad moves to Japan for business, Holly must move in with Valerie. Holly tries hard to please Valerie so that she will let her stay with her but she keeps getting into trouble (eg. feng shuing Valerie's apartment without telling her, ruining Valerie's party for Tony Hawk). Jennie Garth is a bit bland but this is only a minor complaint. The rest of the cast is solid: Wesley Jonathan plays Gary Thorpe, Holly's best friend, and Simon Rex plays Jeff Campbell, Valerie's boyfriend.

What makes the show so great is the performance by Amanda Bynes. She is a very talented actress and comedienne, and has a knack for physical comedy. She was also excellent in the films, "What a Girl Wants" and "She's The Man". I can't wait to see her in "Hairspray" this summer.

Overall, the show is very entertaining and there are some truly laugh-out-loud moments. I would highly recommend it.

Wildfire is an excellent television program. It is one of the rare shows that features a smart, strong, young woman as the main character. If you like "Veronica Mars", "Gilmore Girls" or "Ugly Betty", you will definitely like Wildfire.

The plot revolves around Kris Furillo (Genevieve Cortese), a 17 year-old girl with a troubled past who is recently released from a juvenile detention facility. As a condition of her release, she must work at Raintree Ranch as a farmhand, scooping horse manure and caring for the racehorses. The ranch is owned by the Ritter family comprised of Jean (the mom), Matt (the 17 year-old son), Tad (the 10 year-old son) and Henry (the Grandpa). Initially, the Ritter family is suspicious of Kris and her criminal past but they slowly accept her as part of the family. Kris is supervised by Pablo, her sympathetic boss. Together they prepare and train the racehorses for competition. Kris bonds with one horse in particular named "Wildfire" who becomes her best friend. Making things more complicated is the wealthy Davis family who owns the rival ranch next door. They want to buy out the financially strapped Raintree Ranch. Junior Davis is Matt Ritter's best friend and Dani Davis is Matt's sneaky ex-girlfriend. The show is filled with adventure and drama. I would highly recommend it to everyone.

Unfortunately, the show is not currently being aired in Canada. However, it is playing now in the US on the ABC Family channel and is in its 3rd season. The only way you can watch it is to buy the DVD. Incidentally, does anybody know when the Season 2 DVD will be released? I am very eager to find out what happens next.