So, its been a pretty crazy week for the world of television. Between cancellations, new shows and cast changes, networks are doing everything they can to make up for a disappointing fall season.

So, here are my "10 Things You Might Care About"

1. Everyone's favorite HR representative should be returning to The Office before the end of the season. Amy Ryan who plays Holly Flax is in discussions to return, probably for the season finale, and potentially stay on for a longer run. Might Michael finally find love?

2. House is finally going to get laid. According to Lisa Edelstein, better known as "Cuddy" she and House are going to be getting hot and heavy before the season ends.

3. As if there isn't enough drama going on in Gossip Girl, a spin-off has been green lit, following the adventures of a much younger Lily Bass and set in the 80s. This is either going to be awesome, horrifying, or awesomely horrifying (personally, I'm hoping for the third option).

4. In the same vein, an NCIS spin-off has been green-lit. There is no word yet as to the premise of the show, or if any characters will transfer over. Since NCIS is a spin-off of JAG, I'm worried that CBS will continue to branch off new shows ad nauseum until they've run out of military crime divisions.

5. Fox has officially axed Prison Break citing that the series premise has played out. I think the premise played out when they broke out of prison in season 1, but what do I know?

6. On the same note, CBS has decided not to renew Swingtown. The fact that you probably have never heard of this show is why it's being canceled. With nearly non-existent ratings viewers will have to turn to the new Gossip Girl spin-off to get their retro-drama fix.

7. The subject of Amy Poehler's new NBC comedy has finally been revealed. Filmed mockumentary style, Poehler will play a local Indiana Parks and Recreation officer with delusions of grandeur. Rashida Jones will also be staring, which means I'll be watching, regardless of how good the show is.

8. While Amy Poehler's project is no longer going to be an Office spin-off, The Office executive producer Greg Daniels says he's still looking to start a new project. Locations being considered for the new show include another local branch or the corporate office.

9. Sad news for fans of Monk. Tony Shalhoub has said he will no longer be playing the title character of the USA detective comedy. Instead of attempting to replace the irreplaceable Shalhoub, the show will be ending after this season. The bright side is, viewers can be confident that Monk is close to solving his wife's murder.

10. Finally, William Petersen's Gil Grissom, the last original character on the long-running CSI, left the show last night after a 9 season run. Looking to get back to his acting roots, Peterson left the show to pursue more small roles in state productions. Unlike most stage actors, however, he will have several substantial checks from CBS to fall back on.

Also, something I'd like to mention, although not on the list since I'm sure no one else cares, Laura Prepton (Donna from That 70s Show) will be appearing for a five episode run on How I Met Your Mother. This is just one of the shows I'll be discussing next week on, "The 5 Shows You Should Be Watching (But Don't)"

Til then - Nick out.

"'It's CSI -- they pay me a lot of money, and I don't have to work very hard." - William Petersen