I think that the dearth of good stuff comes from the idea that folks are driving off for the 3 day weekend and won't be home to watch. With gas prices where they are this is a misjudgement IMHO.
I have DVR. Have stuff saved up. ;-)
Also a nice stack of library books. And notebooks to write in. And music to listen to. And plenty of house work.
Also coffee and chocolate.
All the good things in life! Well...minus the house work...