Rookie Blue

Missy Peregrym, who plays the idealist Officer Andy McNally on the hit show "Rookie Blue," is joking around with her co-star Matt Gordon (Oliver Shaw)...

I've loved "Rookie Blue" since it debuted two years ago. I have a real fondness for the stars, who I've spoken to on numerous occasions, but there's something about the series that makes me proud. Sure, it's a Canadian/U.S. co-production, but the series' references to all things Toronto -- from the shots of TTC streetcars or landmarks, or its mentions of familiar streets -- gives us Canadians something to look forward to.

At a glance, "NYC 22" is a copycat of "Rookie Blue." Both police dramas focus on rookies adjusting to their new lives -- but instead of working the streets of Toronto, TV's latest recruits are part of Manhattan's 22nd precinct. As far as I'm concerned, however, that's where the similarities end.

Get your DVRs set with ABC's summer programming. "Rookie Blue" returns on Thurs., May 24 at 10 p.m. ET and "Duets," ABC's new music competition starri...

It's an overflowing piñata full of mediocre television. That isn't to say all reality television is bad. I do enjoy some, like The Amazing Race and Top Chef. However, I'm referring to the shows that go to the edge of crazy and jump over.