Manual, through the tabs in Alt.Binz, use a few release sites to inform me of specific release names/whats been released, but for tv shows i use just the show name and then SxxExx that returns repacks and propers usually, although the UK groups could get a grip and stick to that naming convention

omgwtfnzbs is turning out to be quite a useful tab, especially with tv release group LOL not always posting their stuff on the newsgroups lately.
I have heard the names Sick Beard & Couch Potato, but not used them or looked into them. For a tv show calender i use this one,
http://www.pogdesign.co.uk/cat/
although lately it has been a bit behind in adding new shows, but for now it suffices