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Rapid Recaps & TV Web-bits From Last Week (Sep 26 - Oct 2, 2010)

Abe Fried-Tanzer - October 3, 2010

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Each week TV Tango takes you around the dial and across the web so you can read recaps of the hottest programs and catch up on the biggest and best TV-related lists, news stories & fun sites/links from the previous week.

 

   
   
   
   
   


Rapid Recaps From Last Week

Dexter – "My Bad" (9/26/10)    

When police arrive at his home, Dexter says that Rita’s death is his fault. Dexter debates running away and struggles with how to tell Astor and Cody what happened. Deb mobilizes to clean up Dexter’s home with Quinn’s help and protect him from the FBI. While the rest of the department defends Dexter, Quinn becomes suspicious and raises the possibility of his guilt.

 

Next new episode: Sunday, Octber 3, 2010 at 9pm ET/PT on Showtime.

 

 

Chuck – "Chuck Versus the Anniversary" (9/27/10)

 

Chuck and Sarah travel to Milan where they trail a dangerous spy posing as a model. A fight about Sarah never unpacking her suitcase at home leads to complications along the way. Morgan tells General Beckman that the Buy More is operating too efficiently and sets out to bring back several former employees. Ellie is overwhelmed by Awesome’s early preparations for the arrival of their baby.

 

Next new episode: Monday, October 4, 2010 at 8pm ET/PT on NBC.

 

 

Hawaii Five-0 – "Ohana" (9/27/10)

 

When a businessman is kidnapped, the team mobilizes to locate him, starting by talking to his son, who was on the phone with him when he was taken. As Kona prepares for her graduation ceremony, Chin struggles with deciding whether or not to attend after being disgraced following charges of corruption.

 

Next new episode: Monday, October 4, 2010 at 10pm ET/PT on CBS.

 

 

Glee – "Britney/Brittany" (9/28/10)

 

Will meets Emma's new boyfriend, Carl, who comes to talk to the glee club about their dental hygiene. Brittany is his first patient, and, while under anesthesia, she hallucinates performing with Britney Spears, and the rest of the club comes in and experiences the same thing. Finn considers trying out again for the football team and Rachel is worried about Finn's loyalty and dedication to her.

 

Next new episode: Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at 8pm ET/PT on FOX.

 

 

No Ordinary Family – "Pilot" (9/28/10)

 

Jim Powell wants to spend more time with his family, and a normal vacation to the Amazon ends up giving them all superpowers. Sketch artist Jim realizes that he has super-strength, while his workaholic wife Stephanie discovers that she can run really fast. Daughter Daphne can hear other people's thoughts and son JJ has enhanced intelligence. They all struggle to get used to and learn how to control their abilities.

 

Next new episode: Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at 8pm ET/PT on ABC.

 

 

Sons of Anarchy – "Home" (9/28/10)

 

SAMCRO travels north to pick up Gemma and head to Canada. Tara spills the beans about the murder to Jax. Gemma and Tara go to drop off Nate at a nursing home, and Gemma decides that her place is at home with her grandson. Maureen assists in a power play and calls Gemma to discuss Abel's whereabouts. A simple drug run gets Piney and other club members caught in the middle of a violent situation.

 

Next new episode: Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at 10pm ET/PT on FX.

 

 

Undercovers – "Instructions" (9/29/10)

 

A Pakistani doctor is kidnapped and forced to work on a bomb when the kidnappers reveal they also have her husband. Carter sends Steven and Samantha overseas with Leo and Hoyt to find the kidnappers, but they have trouble discerning which member of the team is actually the mastermind behind the operation. Working with Leo proves to be very irritating for Steven.

 

Next new episode: Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at 8pm ET/PT on NBC.

 

 

Modern Family – "The Kiss" (9/29/10)

 

Cameron confronts Mitchell about his fear of public displays of affection, which leads to the blame being placed on Jay for never kissing his children. Claire and Haley take an interest in Alex's love life, inadvertently putting her in an embarrassing situation with her crush. Gloria tricks Jay into making a fool of himself when he mocks her Colombian customs, and Phil is ecstatic when Jay calls him for technology-related help.

 

Next new episode: Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at 9pm ET/PT on ABC.

 

 

30 Rock – "When It Rains, It Pours" (9/30/10)

 

When Avery learns that she's having a boy and Jack realizes just how much older he'll be than his son, he begins recording a series of videos doling out life advice for his son. A glowing Liz uses her new attractiveness to get in good with the editorial department and accidentally sparks an untrue rumor. Tracy tries desperately not to miss the birth of his child while Kenneth sneaks around TGS doing his former duties.

 

Next new episode: Thursday, October 7, 2010 at 8:30pm ET/PT on NBC.

 

 

The Office – "Counseling" (9/30/10)

 

Michael decides to be entirely uncooperative during his mandatory counseling hours with Toby. Facing failure, Toby resorts to starting casual conversation while the two play games. Dwight tells the office that they should boycott the local mall, and Jim sets out to learn what inspired his passion. Pam is frustrated with sales and decides to invent an office administrator position for herself and score a salary not dependent on commission.

 

Next new episode: Thursday, October 7, 2010 at 9pm ET/PT on NBC.

 

 

 

TV Web-bits From Last Week

  • HALLOWEEN ON TV: Check out our viewing guide of 205 Halloween Movies, Marathons, Episodes & Specials on TV for month of October.
  • The Telefile recommends LONE STAR: What the Cast Should Do Next and does Fall TV Death Watch: Which Shows Should Be Canceled Next.
  • The Sophomore Critic blogs In Defense of Four New Prime Time Comedies of the 2010 Season.
  • TV Squad musters up Six Reasons to Save RUBICON.
  • The Telefile cites the Top 10 Reasons You Should Be Watching CAPRICA.
  • TVGuide.com looks at Then and Now: BEVERLY HILLS, 90210.
  • TV Squad tracks down THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW Cast: Where Are They Now?
  • Listverse salutes the Top 15 Miniseries of All Time.
  • Mavi TV compiles a list of the Top 10 TV Shows of All Time.
  • TV Squad honors TV’s Top 10 Cheaters.
  • Oh No They Didn’t! remembers the Top 10 Outrageous Reality Shows.
  • TV Squad celebrates Eight Couples Who Met on TV Shows.
  • TV Squad says Happy Good Neighbor Day: Saluting 10 Great TV Neighbors and wishes Happy World Vegetarian Day to Our Favorite TV Herbivores.
  • TV Squad spies Facebook on the Small Screen: Our Favorite Social Networking Moments on TV.
  • A few news-tweets from the TV Tango Twitter Feed over the past week:
    • Fri (10/1): Fans of BROTHERS & SISTERS participate in live Twitter chat with Gilles Marini during broadcast Sun. Oct. 3 at 10p. http://bit.ly/cKx18k
    • Fri (10/1): Peter MacNicol has joined the cast of GREY'S ANATOMY for a multi-episode arc. Per TV Guide the actor will play Dr. Stark, a pediatrician.
    • Fri (10/1): Steven J. Cannel clip from Pioneers of Television, He talks about his first meeting w/ James Garner (Rockford Files) http://bit.ly/c9wGx2
    • Fri (10/1): Adult Swim renews CHILDRENS HOSPITAL for 2nd season w/ Rob Corddry, Malin Akerman, Lake Bell, Erinn Hayes, Megan Mullally Henry Winkler.
    • Thu (9/30): TLC has green lit a new candid kid series. The six-part, 1 hour show will be hosted by Brad Garrett and produced by Ryan Seacrest Prods.
    • Thu (9/30): Done Deal...Anderson Cooper will host syndicated daytime talkshow to launch Fall 2011. Will continue to anchor CNN's "Anderson Cooper 360."
    • Wed (9/29): If you want a kick-ass tattoo from Kat Von D and the gang at LA INK they are casting unique and entertaining people. #TLC http://ow.ly/2LVJa
    • Wed (9/29): New #MythBusters episodes begin Wed. Oct 6 at 9p. First up "Hair of the Dog" Jamie and Adam put crime-fighting canines to the ultimate test.
    • Wed (9/29): WHAT NOT TO WEAR returns for season 8 on TLC Oct. 29 at 9P. Network ordered 26 episodes, first 13 air through to Jan. 2011 rest in Spring.
    • Wed (9/29): Season Two of FOX’s series HUMAN TARGET starring Mark Valley will premiere Wednesday, Nov. 17 at 8PM. About series: http://bit.ly/aGhsEB
    • Tue (9/28): First to fall this fall....Fox has canceled the ratings challenged LONE STAR after just two episodes
    • Tue (9/28): DEADLIEST CATCH crew mutiny! Capts. Johnathan and Andy Hillstrand and Capt. Sig Hansen quit the series due to litigation with Discovery.
    • Tue (9/28): Syfy's #SHARKTOPUS takes a bite out of the competition...The premiere of the TV movie Sat. Sept.25, reeled in 2.5 million total viewers.
    • Tue (9/28): CBS holding open auditions for LIVE TO DANCE w/ Paula Abdul in NYC on Thurs., Oct. 14 and LA on Thurs., Oct. 28. Info: http://bit.ly/a5KOae
    • Tue (9/28): Lifetime to launch new reality series FAIRY JOBMOTHER with sneak peek Oct. 28 11pm before moving to regular time period at 9pm Thursdays.
    • Tue (9/28): ABC Family orders 3 drama pilots: NINE LIVES (teen girl w/ super powers) SWITCHED AT BIRTH (family drama) STRUT (teen on school drill team).
    • Mon (9/27): David Simon, creator/producer of the HBO series THE WIRE and TREME is among the 23 recipients of the $500,000 MacArthur “genius awards.”
    • Mon (9/27): Brad Womack returns as the BACHELOR when series returns this January. He's supposedly gone through a radical personal transformation.
    • Mon (9/27): According to Deadline Hollywood USA Network renews ROYAL PAINS and WHITE COLLAR for a third season, PSYCH for a sixth season.
    • Mon (9/27): DIRTY JOBS returns to Discovery Tues. Oct. 19 at 9p w/ 10 new episodes. Mike Rowe's jobs: sea lamprey exterminator, lightning rod installer
    • Mon (9/27): #DEXTER  fifth season debut was series' highest rated premiere ever with over 2.3 mill viewers. Showtime's best season premiere In 15 years
    • Mon (9/27): Syfy’s new reality series HOLLYWOOD TREASURE will now premiere on Thurs., Oct. 28 with two back-to-back episodes at 10pm and 10:30p
  • Can't get your fill of zombies? Here's a trailer for AMC's new series, THE WALKING DEAD, which premieres on October 31, 2010 at 10pm:

Abe Fried-Tanzer is a recent graduate from New York University, where he majored in cinema studies and journalism. He makes it his priority each year to see every Oscar-nominated film and watch every new television pilot, and writes reviews and awards predictions at Movies with Abe and TV with Abe.