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Rapid Recaps & TV Web-bits From Last Week (Jan 30 - Feb 5, 2011)

Abe Fried-Tanzer - February 6, 2011

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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

 

CHUCK – "Chuck Versus the Push Mix" (1/31/11)

Sarah plans with Mary to take down Volkoff’s organization, and Chuck provides some support by assuming his father’s Orion identity. Morgan and Alex stay by Casey’s side while he recovers in the hospital. Ellie goes into labor, and Awesome’s carefully prepared birth mix gets stolen by Jeff and Lester as they decide it’s their duty to perform at the hospital.

 

Next new episode: Monday, February 7, 2011 at 8pm ET/PT on NBC.

 

HAWAII FIVE-0 – no new episode last week

This week: The team heads into the jungle to try to find a missing witness in a high-profile murder case before the assassins that are after her. (source: Zap2It)

 

Next new episode: Monday, February 7, 2011 at 10pm ET/PT on CBS.

 

GLEE – no new episode last week

Two new episodes this week -- a Super Bowl spectacular tonight at 10:30pm ET/7:30pm PT and a Valentine's Day episode on Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at 8pm ET/PT on FOX.

 

Next new episode: Super Bowl Sunday, February 6, 2011 at 10:30pm ET/7:30pm PT on FOX.

 

NO ORDINARY FAMILY – no new episode last week

This week: Stephanie tries to solve the case of her friend's attack before Jim does; Daphne calls foul when Jim allows J.J. to date a senior but won't let her; Katie discovers unsettling news about Joshua. (source: Zap2It)

 

Next new episode: Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at 8pm ET/PT on ABC.

 

MODERN FAMILY – no new episode last week

This week: Claire and Phil decide to reprise their role-playing adventure from the previous year; Jay's elaborate Valentine's surprise for Gloria keeps getting held up; an admirer comes between Cameron and Mitchell. (source: Zap2It)

 

Next new episode: Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at 9pm ET/PT on ABC.

 

THE OFFICE – "The Search" (2/3/11)

On their way to a sales call, Jim abandons Michael without his wallet or phone at a gas station when he gets an emergency call about Cece. Michael wanders the streets as Dwight and Erin use Holly’s surprisingly spot-on suspicions about where he might have gone to track him. Pam runs a caption contest for one of her drawings, which draws objections from Gabe and great interest from everyone else.

 

Next new episode: Thursday, February 10, 2011 at 9pm ET/PT on NBC.

 

30 ROCK – "Que Sorpresa!" (2/3/11)

Jack meets with his new boss and is devastated to learn that he values everyone’s opinion, not just those of the executives. When his own brilliant idea goes awry, Jack hastily offers up a suggestion from Kenneth as his own. Liz pretends to be pregnant to cover for Avery, who is up for a new position and has to keep her own pregnancy a secret. Tracy and Jenna fight over a sweatshirt.

 

Next new episode: Thursday, February 10, 2011 at 10pm ET/PT on NBC.

 

 

 

TV Web-bits From Last Week

  • The Telefile rounds out up the Best and Worst of the ‘Berg’-iest SNL Ever.
  • Inscaped presents A Fangirl’s Top 10: Best TV Bromances.
  • The Telefile offers an early look at Pilot Season: A Guide to What We May (Or May Not) Want to See This Fall.
  • TV Squad honors the Best Football Shows Ever.
  • The Telefile imagines Ridiculous Movie Reunions We’d Like to See on TV.
  • TV Squad locates the Best and Worst Infomercials on TV Right Now.
  • The Telefile suggests the Top 10 Shows That Should Do Real-Time Episodes.
  • Here are the best news tweets from the TV Tango Twitter Feed :
    • Sun (2/6): Not a football fan?...Check out this list of 76 Specials, Movies & Marathons to Watch on TV instead of the Super Bowl. http://bit.ly/eI6BvW about 5 hours ago via web
    • Fri (2/4): LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT returns for its final season and IN PLAIN SIGHT returns for 4th season on Sun., May 1, at 9p /10p respectively
    • Fri (2/4): In honor of the Super Bowl & the Toilet Bowl DIY Network giving away 30 deluxe Bemis toilet seats for your bowl. Enter: http://bit.ly/fwvSoO
    • Fri (2/4): Corbin Bernsen, Rebecca Budig, Cameron Mathison, Jane Seymour will guest star on #CASTLE for a soap opera-themed storyline to air in March.
    • Fri (2/4): Zachery Levi (#CHUCK), Mandy Moore, Randy Newman, Gwyneth Paltrow, Florence + the Machine perform Oscar nom songs at 83RD ACADEMY AWARDS
    • Thu (2/3): NBC is putting the ratings challenged drama CHASE on hiatus, beginning next Wednesday NBC will air a second hour of MINUTE TO WIN IT.
    • Thu (2/3): Thu (2/3): Camille Grammer will guest-star on season finale of CBS' $#*! MY DAD SAYS. Plays a divorced reality star (what a stretch!) via #TVGuide
    • How sweet it is...#Bravo picks up TOP CHEF JUST DESSERTS for a second season. Open call casting for pastry chefs:
    • Thu (2/3): Zack & Cody are back... Disney Channel premieres THE SUITE LIFE MOVIE w/ Dylan Sprouse, Cole Sprouse, Brenda Song on Fri. March, 25 at 8pm.
    • Thu (2/3): Joel McHale will be hosting the 2011 Film Independent Spirit Awards, airing exclusively on IFC Saturday, February 26 at 10pm et/pt.
    • Thu (2/3): Mick Jagger will perform live on the GRAMMY Awards for the first time. Broadcast live on CBS Sunday, Feb. 13, (8-11:30pm ET/delayed PT)
    • Wed (2/2): BEAVIS AND BUTT-HEAD returning to MTV later this year. The show originally premiered March 8, 1993.
    • Wed (2/2): No biz like snow biz...Yesterday's weather.com total digital page views breaks site records w/ 248.3 million page views. #theweatherchannel
    • Wed (2/2): CBS renews #NCIS for a ninth season. Last night's episode delivered a series record audience of 22.85 million viewers.
    • Wed (2/2): Send in the clowns...TLC premieres new series OUTRAGEOUS KID PARTIES on Feb. 21 (9:30p) Families who spend big bucks on their kids parties.
    • Wed (2/2): #TVlineNews reports that NBC will premiere fifth and final season of FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS on April 15 at 8 pm. Available on DVD April 5. #FNL
    • Wed (2/2): NBC premieres new special SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE BACKSTAGE behind-the-scenes documentary chronicling highs & lows of show. Sun. Feb 20 9-11p
    • Wed (2/2): BATTLESTAR GALACTICA ONLINE open beta for new game available exclusively for 1 week only beginning Tues, Feb. 8 at Syfy.com and Syfy.co.uk
    • Wed (2/2): Syfy premieres TREASURE ISLAND in 2012 w/ Eddie Izzard, Elijah Wood, Donald Sutherland, Toby Regbo. Now shooting in Puerto Rico & Ireland.
    • Tue (2/1): #DeadlineTV reports that NBC has cut the order of #TheCape from 13 to 10. Series has low flying ratings and could soon be grounded for good.
    • Tue (2/1): TNT updated pilot #DALLAS will include original stars Larry Hagman, Patrick Duffy, Linda Gray. Also cast- Josh Henderson, Jordana Brewster.
    • Tue (2/1): Carson Daly will host NBC’s new vocal competition series THE VOICE due to premiere this spring.
    • Tue (2/1): E! Online reports:TWO AND A HALF MEN crew pissed "We don't get paid, if we don't work, if he's off rehabbing, or porn-o-ing, we're screwed"
    • Tue (2/1): Russell Brand and musical guest Chris Brown make their debut appearances on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE on the February 12th show. #SNL
    • Tue (2/1): Controversial miniseries THE KENNEDYS will premiere on ReelzChannel April 3rd. $30 million mini stars Greg Kinnear, Katie Holmes. Per #THR
    • Tue (2/1): DANCING WITH THE STARS returns for Season 12 ABC on Monday, March 21 (8-10 pm). Cast announced live on Mon, Feb. 28 during THE BACHELOR.
    • Tue (2/1): Kristen Bell joins cast SHOWTIME’s new half-hour dark comedy pilot HOUSE OF LIES starring Don Cheadle. About a management consulting firm.
    • Mon (1/31): ABC Family picks-up 2 dramas, SWITCHED AT BIRTH, THE NINE LIVES OF CHLOE KING and sitcom, THE GREAT STATE OF GEORGIA w/ Raven-Symoné
    • Mon (1/31): CBS orders two additional eps. MIKE & MOLLY, RULES OF ENGAGEMENT to replace TWO AND A HALF MEN on schedule, due to Sheen's absence. Per #THR
    • Mon (1/31): #PBS will air U.S. TV premiere LES MISÉRABLES 25TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT AT THE O2 w/ Alfie Bo, Lea Salonga, Jenny Galloway. March 6, at 7pm
    • Mon (1/31): Jimmy Fallon to write 2 books based on his LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON “Thank You Notes” segments. First book out on May 23, 2011.
    • Mon (1/31): #OWN announces 2 new series: SEARCHING FOR...(genealogist reunites lost love ones), BREAKING DOWN THE BARS (female prisoners transform).
    • Mon (1/31): Spike TV orders 2 new reality series- BAR RESCUE ( Jon Taffer helps failing bars survive), REPO GAMES (debtors play game to keep their car)
  • Check out this Laugh Break: Teenagers Thank the Parents Television Council, embedded below (thanks to The TV Addict)

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    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.