'My Boys' Goes for Second Home Run

When packing for a kickass trip to Italy, there are a few essentials that should find their way into every girl's suitcase -- even a tomboy's like PJ. A generous appetite (because you know the "Tour of Italy" isn't just referring to the Colosseum in Rome, the canals in Venice and the scenery in Tuscany) -- Check. A good pair of walking shoes -- Check. Fun evening wear -- Check. Oh, and someone to share all if it with -- Check?? When we last left PJ, she was agonizing over who to bring with her on this trip of a lifetime. The quest to find the right guy took its toll, though, and she decided to go stag alongside BFF Stephanie and her date. Game over. Or so we thought! In the closing seconds, she was called into first class to meet a mystery man holding a class of champagne. But, who did she choose? It's a cliffhanger that has had us guessing for close to a year. This Thursday, the mystery man will finally be revealed in the second season premiere. Will it be botanist Evan, globe-trotting reporter Thorn Packer, Cubs player Matt Dougan, or someone else?

Recently, series star Jordana Spiro graciously took time out of her busy schedule to chat via phone with bloggers (including PTR's LillyKat) about the upcoming season and her unlucky-in-love character. She told bloggers to expect some maturing this season. "PJ is going to grow up a bit, going to become more of a woman. We're going to sort of see her get beyond that young adolescence aspect that everyone has come to know of PJ," she promised. Spiro also talked about special guest star Nia Vardalos (who will stick around for a 3-episode arc) calling her "Amazing." When asked which episodes are some of her favorites, Spiro pointed to season one's "Mixed Signals." "This is one where I really felt in tune with the character ... she's going through all these motions, these exaggerations, thinking she's sending out all the right signals. Haven't we all done that?," she explained. But her favorite part of working on the hit comedy is her coworkers. "Going to work with people who are dedicated to creating a quality product, and who you generally like being around," she enthused. The second season of My Boys kicks off Thursday (tomorrow) night at 9:30 EST on TBS. Check out the preview:


You can watch a video recap of the first season HERE at TBS.com. And, there are a couple of fun My Boys opportunities for fans. Sony Pictures Television, which produces the comedy, is running a nostalgic round of M.A.S.H. (Mansion, Apartment, Shack or House) for Facebook users. Find out your fictitious future (you might end up with a character from the hit show) with the application over at Facebook. For fans in the Boston area, Give Me My Remote is hosting a viewing party with series star Jamie Kaler (Mike Callahan). Get all of the details HERE.

Before you settle in to watch My Boys, you can also catch the second season premiere of The Bill Engvall Show on TBS. Check out a sneak peek of the second season HERE at TBS.com.