Rapid Recaps & TV Web-bits From Last Week (Nov 14 - Nov 20, 2010)
Abe Fried-Tanzer - November 21, 2010
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 – "Take It" (11/14/10) | ||||
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Dexter plans to kill Cole at one of Jordan Chase's seminars, but Jordan recognizes him and calls him up on stage during one of the sessions. Lumen's presence at the hotel also proves to be problematic. Stan takes the next step in researching Lumen and demands more money from Quinn. Laguerta publicly places the blame for the Fuentes brothers sting on Deb.
Next new episode: Sunday, November 21, 2010 at 9pm ET/PT on Showtime. |
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Chuck – "Chuck Versus the Fear of Death" (11/15/10) |
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Unable to fully flash, Chuck is subjected to a number of tests by the eccentric Agent Rye, who tries to put him in dangerous situations to shock the Intersect back into working. Sarah's concern for Chuck grows as she struggles with the idea of him being in the field without the Intersect. The latest Greta arouses suspicion from Jeff and Lester, prompting Morgan and Casey to intervene.
Next new episode: Monday, November 22, 2010 at 8pm ET/PT on NBC. |
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Hawaii Five-0 – "Po'ipu" (11/15/10) |
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Steve and the team step in to help protect a controversial dictator when a member of his security team is seduced and murdered by a female assassin. The operation pairs Steve up with a former colleague of his. Danny has trouble rationalizing the safeguarding of a tyrant. When the team does locate the assassin, they learn that she's not the only one trying to kill him.
Next new episode: Monday, November 22, 2010 at 10pm ET/PT on CBS. |
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Glee – "The Substitute" (11/16/10) |
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Sue replaces an ailing Figgins as principal of McKinley High, and Will falls ill as well. His bubbly replacement, a substitute named Holly Holliday, quickly energizes the glee club by listening to their suggestions. Mercedes is upset when Kurt starts spending all of his time with Blaine and ignoring her. A sick Will fights to get his job back when Sue fires him and is visited and taken care of by Terri.
Next new episode: Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at 8pm ET/PT on FOX. |
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No Ordinary Family – "No Ordinary Mobster" (11/16/10) |
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When a mob henchman gets off on charges pressed by George and then shoots a woman from his office, Jim apprehends him and hands him over to the police, but not before he gets a look at Jim's face. Katie begins tutoring JJ, while Daphne uses JJ's abilities to help her seem smart on a date. Dr. King tasks the Watcher to get close to the Powell family. JJ tries to help Katie get a date.
Next new episode: Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at 8pm ET/PT on ABC. |
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Sons of Anarchy – "Bainne" (11/16/10) |
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With Gemma's help, Jax learns the whereabouts of his son but can't bring himself to take the baby from its new parents. SAMCRO prepares to leave Belfast but finds that Jimmy has one more trick up his sleeve. Tara tries to make an escape from her captivity but makes a deadly mistake in the process. A furious Unser takes Hale into custody and plans with SAMCRO to take him down.
Next new episode: Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at 10pm ET/PT on FX. |
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Undercovers – no new episode last week. |
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No new episode last week.
Next new episode: Wednesday, December 1, 2010 at 8pm ET/PT on NBC. |
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Modern Family – "Dash, Flash, Crash" (11/17/10) |
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On the way to Manny's birthday party, the entire family encounters delays. Manny laments the loss of his childhood. Phil and Claire fight over which route is faster and decide to take separate cars. Cam helps an elderly couple connect, and Mitchell participates in a flash mob. Jay and Gloria both blame each other for misplacing the car keys.
Next new episode: Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at 9pm ET/PT on ABC. |
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30 Rock – "College" (11/18/10) |
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Jack discovers that the microwave division has had great success without his direct involvement and enlists Kenneth's help to prove that he's still relevant in that world. Liz tries to be cool and well-liked after winning an office pool. The writers discover Jack's voice on a speech-to-text site and decide to prank Pete, despite muttered objections from Lutz.
Next new episode: Thursday, December 2, 2010 at 8:30pm ET/PT on NBC. |
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The Office – "Wuphf.com" (11/18/10) |
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Ryan tries to enlist new investors for his social media website, which is quickly revealed to be close to bankruptcy. Pam urges Michael to convince Ryan to sell the company. Jim finds out that a corporate policy won't let him make any more on commission and loses his motivation to sell. Dwight runs a hay ride and a frustrated Angela makes a new friend while waiting for him.
Next new episode: Thursday, December 2, 2010 at 9pm ET/PT on NBC. |
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TV Web-bits From Last Week
- The Telefile celebrates the Top 10 Best TV Thanksgiving Episodes.
- TV Squad relives Elmo’s Best Moments: Celebrating 25 Years of the Furry Red Monster.
- TVGuide.com laments the 20 Cheapest TV Stunts.
- The TV Addict salutes the Top 5 Shows That Actually Live Up to the “Must See TV” Moniker This Week.
- Television Without Pity suggests GLEE: The NIP/TUCK Storylines They Should Recycle.
- TV Squad remembers TV Goes to College: 10 Memorable Shows Set on Campus.
- Oh No They Didn’t! praises the Top 10 TV Angels.
- Maybe It’s Just Me dances along to the Top 5 Dance TV Shows.
- Suite101.com recognizes the Top Five Voice Actors on TV.
- TV Squad ranks the 10 Best Food Network Shows and the Five Worst Food Network Shows.
- A few news-tweets from the TV Tango Twitter Feed over the past week:
- Sat (11/20): Road Trip! Interview w/ Tanner Foust, Rutledge Wood & Adam Ferrara of TOP GEAR. Premieres History Sun., Nov. 21 at 10p. http://bit.ly/dCyypd
- Fri (11/19): FOX premieres BREAKING IN (working title), an offbeat workplace sitcom about a high-tech security firm with Christian Slater on Wed. April 6
- Fri (11/19): Fox premieres MIXED SIGNALS, the new relationship comedy created by Bob Fisher (“Wedding Crashers”) on Tues, Feb. 8 (9:30-10 PM)
- Fri (11/19): BOB’S BURGERS, the new FOX animated comedy about a man, his family and their burger joint, opens Sunday, Jan. 9 (8:30-9 PM ET/PT).
- Fri (11/19): Fox moves FRINGE to a fringe day and time....Starting Jan. 28 FRINGE will be on Fridays at 9pm.
- Fri (11/19): Fox moves BONES to a new time period on Thursdays (9-10 PM ) after AMERICAN IDOL (8-9 PM ET/PT) starting Jan. 20.
- Fri (11/19): AMERICAN IDOL moves to Wednesdays and Thursdays beginning with a two-night premiere event Wed, Jan. 19 (8-10pm) and Thurs,, Jan. 20 (8-9P).
- Fri (11/19): Do not miss PUBLIC SPEAKING starring Fran Lebowitz on #HBO Sun. Nov. 22 (10p). Documentary directed by Martin Scorsese. Fran is hysterical.
- Fri (11/19): Carrie Fisher’s WISHFUL DRINKING premieres HBO Sun, Dec. 12 (9p). Documentary combines archival footage w/ her one-woman stage performance.
- Fri (11/19): Syfy orders twelve new half-hour episodes of HOLLYWOOD TREASURE that will be added to the current season.
- Fri (11/19): Syfy renews FACT OR FAKED: PARANORMAL FILES for a second season and GHOST HUNTERS INTERNATIONAL for a third season.
- Fri (11/19): DIRECTV's The 101 Channel premieres DAMAGES season 1 Jan. 5, season 2 April 6, season 3 May 25. New 4th season set to debut next summer.
- Thu (11/18): Deadline reports Beau Bridges to guest on BROTHERS & SISTERS in multi-episode arc playing love interest to Sally Field's character, Nora.
- Thu (11/18): Claire Danes has just signed on to star in HOMELAND, a new one-hour Showtime drama pilot. Danes plays Carrie Anderson, a driven CIA officer.
- Thu (11/18): Jennifer Esposito joins the cast of BLUE BLOODS as a series regular in the role of Det. Jackie Curatola.
- Thu (11/18): Spike TV's 1000 WAYS TO DIE returns at a new time with all new episodes Wed., December 8th at 10PM.
- Thu (11/18): Secret to winning beer pong? Spike TV MANswers returns Wed. Dec. 8 at 10:30pm. Men's stupid questions asked & answered
- Thu (11/18): If you live in Las Vegas and have a minute...NBC’s MINUTE TO WIN IT casting call this Sat, Nov.20, at Monte Carlo Hotel and Casino. 12-4PM.
- Thu (11/18): Alyssa Milano guest stars on the Disney XD series, KICK BUTTOWSKI – SUBURBAN DAREDEVIL on Thursday, Nov. 25 at 8:30 pm.
- Thu (11/18): Message to MEDIUM fans from series creator Glenn Gordon Caron: "It's true. Allison Dubois will dream her last dream on, Friday, Jan. 21"
- Thu (11/18): DIRECTV’s 3D channel, n3D, serves up first food show to be broadcast in full 3D, with GUY'S BIG BITE in 3D starring Guy Fieri. Dec 4, 8pm
- Thu (11/18): #Chiller will premiere its very first original special, CHILLER 13: THE DECADE'S SCARIEST MOVIE MOMENTS on Dec. 17 at 8pm.
- Wed (11/17): E! News reports Harry Shum Jr. who plays Mike Chang (recurred as New Directions member) on GLEE will be become series regular next season.
- Wed (11/17): This Thanksgiving weekend, Syfy will be serving up a 43-hour mega James Bond 007 movie marathon. http://bit.ly/cpbrai
- Wed (11/17): BBC AMERICA premieres the new DOCTOR WHO Christmas Special ("A Christmas Carol" written by Steven Moffat) on Xmas Day, Dec. 25, at 9pm
- Wed (11/17): A holiday episode of EUREKA will premiere on Syfy Tues., Dec. 7 at 9pm. This special episode guest stars: Chris Parnell and Matt Frewer.
- Wed (11/17): Wallace Shawn, Dave Foley, Aaron Douglas set to guest star on second half of the 4th season of EUREKA to premiere in 2011.
- Tue (11/16): TNT cancels DARK BLUE after two season. About series:
- Tue (11/16): CBS.com launches THE BIG BANG THEORY "Soft Kitty" contest, Upload 30-sec videos singing "Soft Kitty" song. Win trip. http://bit.ly/cFjNeM
- Tue (11/16): Hey reality TV fans ...WE tv and Wedding Central coming to the Reality Rocks Expo on April 9-10, 2011 at Los Angeles Convention Center.
- Tue (11/16): TV Land set to premiere new sitcom RETIRED AT 35 on January 19 at 10:30 PM immediately following 2nd season premiere of HOT IN CLEVELAND.
- Tue (11/16): Sitcom THE KING OF QUEENS will begin airing on Spike TV in October 2011 and move to TV Land in 2013.
- Mon (11/15): Patricia Arquette says this season of MEDIUM will be its last. "We got canceled," the actress told Entertainment Weekly. CBS not confirm.
- Mon (11/15): Latin recording artist Jenni Rivera has signed with Telemundo’s mun2, for a second season of her reality show, JENNI RIVERA PRESENTS.
- Mon (11/15): On Mon., Dec. 6 at 5pm, TCM celebrates Jazz great Dave Brubeck’s 90th birthday w/ premiere of new docu, DAVE BRUBECK: IN HIS OWN SWEET WAY
- Mon (11/15): NBC new Thursday comedy block (8-11pm) begins Jan 20: COMMUNITY, PERFECT COUPLES, THE OFFICE, PARKS & REC, 30 ROCK, OUTSOURCED.
- Mon (11/15): NBC will premiere its new dramas: THE CAPE with 2Hr. episode on Sun., Jan. 9 at 9pm (moves to Mondays) and HARRY'S LAW on Jan. 17 at 10pm
- Jake Gyllenhaal joins Jimmy Fallon and The Banana Boys and sings Gonna Eat That Talkin' Sandwich: The Sarah Palin Song
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.
