Looks like we may be seeing another familiar face coming to ‘Desperate Housewives’.  The Hollywood Reporter says that Nathan Fillion is in talks to come to the ABC dramedy next season.

Fillion is said to be in talks with ABC to join on as the younger husband of Dana Delany, also in negotiations (and who, coincidentally, originally turned down the role of Bree, now occupied by Marcia Cross). 

I’d really love to see Fillion on an established show.  He’s such a talented actor who’s just had a run of bad luck, with the too-early demise of FOX’s ‘Firefly’ and ‘Drive’.  Hopefully between this, and his guest stint on ‘Lost’ this season (side note, just popped into my head:  what if he is the “he” that Kate was referring to in the flash-forward?), that luck’s beginning to turn.

Here’s what’s up this weekend:

Raines - 5th Step - NBC - Friday 9/8c

Raines is by far the best show on Friday nights…well, the best new show, since Grey’s Anatomy repeats.  I would love to see a Jeff Goldblum show succeed, so let’s watch it, huh?  NBC says:

Raines takes on the investigation into the death of a friend’s wife, then uncovers a web of deceit underlying what appeared to be a straightforward case.

Painkiller Jane - Pilot - SciFi - Friday 10/9c

I was thinking about checking this one out, but the reviews have been unbelievably scathing, so I’m thinkin’ no…

Drive - The Starting Line; Partners - Sunday 8/7c

I wouldn’t say that I’m so much excited about this one, but I’m definitely intrigued.  A crew of racers compete in a cross-country race with a prize of $32 million.  You might recognize the lead guy, Nathan Fillion, from a little FOX show called Firefly.   TVGuide gives it a painful 5 out of 10, but I’m tuning in for the two-hour premiere anyway.  Drive continues in its normal time slot this Monday night at 8/7c.

Desperate Housewives - Liaisons - ABC - Sunday 9/8c

ABC says:

Tom feels threatened by the interest a new Scavo’s Pizzeria employee shows in Lynette, Susan considers moving from Wisteria Lane and a neighbor’s darkest secret is revealed.

We will meet Mr. McCluskey for the first time this week, which is establishing a BIG moment for next week.

Have a great weekend.