Rapid Recaps & TV Web-bits From Last Week (Feb 13 - Feb 19, 2011)
Abe Fried-Tanzer - February 20, 2011
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
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CHUCK – "Chuck Versus the Cat Squad" (2/14/11) |
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As he tries to locate any of Sarah's old friends, Chuck reunites the CAT Squad, inspiring the return of Carina and suspicions of treachery on the part of Sarah as they travel to Rio to try to take down a new bad guy, Augusto Gaez. Morgan experiences problems with Alex when he continually cancels on her due to spy-related work involving Carina.
Next new episode: Monday, February 21, 2011 at 8pm ET/PT on NBC. |
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HAWAII FIVE-0 – "Powa Maka Moana" (2/14/11) |
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The team jumps into action when a boat filled with partying teenagers on spring break gets attacked by pirates and all those onboard end up either dead or kidnapped. Steve puts pressure on the parents not to pay the ransom money so that they can ensure the remaining hostages don't lose their lives, but one particularly motivated parent puts the rest in jeopardy.
Next new episode: Monday, February 21, 2011 at 10pm ET/PT on CBS. |
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GLEE – "Comeback" (2/15/11) |
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After Sue attempts suicide, Will and Emma suggest that she come sit in on glee club rehearsal, and she immediately pits Rachel and Mercedes against each other in a diva-off. Sam starts a one-man band, the Justin Bieber Experience, in order to impress Quinn, and prompts interest in the group from other male glee club members. Rachel tries to get Brittany to make her seem stylish and fails miserably.
Next new episode: Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at 8pm ET/PT on FOX. |
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NO ORDINARY FAMILY – "No Ordinary Powell" (2/15/11) |
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Dr. King asks Victoria to find out more about the Powells by posing as each of them to gain as much information about them as she can. When she pretends to be Stephanie, she discovers Jim's Kryptonite. JJ decides to help Natalie find her mother's murderer and enlists Daphne's help in critical mind-reading. Katie confides in Stephanie when Joshua asks for her help.
Next new episode: Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at 8pm ET/PT on ABC. |
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MODERN FAMILY – "Princess Party" (2/16/11) |
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Dede comes to visit and horrifies Claire by inviting her high school boyfriend to join them for dinner. Mitchell upsets Cameron by refusing to allow him to dress up as Fizbo for Lily's princess-themed birthday party. Jay tries to use Gloria's discomfort with going to see his ex-wife at the birthday party to get out of going to a function for a friend of Gloria's that he wants to skip.
Next new episode: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at 9pm ET/PT on ABC. |
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THE OFFICE – "Threat Level Midnight" (2/17/11) |
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Michael premieres the movie he's been working on for years, "Threat Level Midnight," chronicling Agent Michael Scarn's battle against supervillain Goldenface and starring most people from the office. Pam tries to get everyone to take it seriously so that Michael won't be upset. When it turns out that Holly doesn't actually like it, Michael starts looking at it differently.
Next new episode: Thursday, February 24, 2011 at 9pm ET/PT on NBC. |
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30 ROCK – "It's Never Too Late For Now" (2/17/11) |
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A dejected Liz decides she's giving up men and is just going to own cats. Jenna convinces her to come out for a night on the town, where she meets Anders, her perfect man. Jack agonizes over his failure to effectively negotiate terms with his nanny as he prepares for an important Kabletown settlement. Pete and Frank decide to form a band and start recording songs.
Next new episode: Thursday, February 24, 2011 at 10pm ET/PT on NBC. |
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TV Web-bits From Last Week
- The TV Addict conducts Bubble Watch 2011: Five Factors That Go Into Deciding Whether or Not Your Favorite Show Will Be Cancelled.
- TV Squad revisits AMERICAN IDOL Season 10's Most Unforgettable Auditions…Through the Magic of Animated GIFs!
- TVGuide.com peruses the Best TV Love Triangles.
- TV Squad goes back Before They Were GLEE Stars.
- The Telefile dreams up the TV Toys We Wish They'd Unveiled at Toy Fair 2011.
- TV Squad tracks down the ROSEANNE Cast: Where Are They Now?
- Television Without Pity profiles TV's Most Eligible Singles: Their Pros & Cons.
- TV Squad presents 8 Great WTF FAMILY FEUD Answers.
- Romow Entertainment Blog presents the Top 5 IT'S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA Episodes for the Uninitiated.
- TV Squad remembers the Top 20 Most Memorable Soap Weddings of All Time.
- Here are the best news tweets from the TV Tango Twitter Feed:
- Sat (2/19): President's Day Weekend TV marathon madness has begun! Check out this list/schedule of 217 Movies, Marathons & Specials http://bit.ly/e745Wp
- Fri (2/18): If you like stuffed animals ...TLC airs one-hour special TAXIDERMY USA on March 10 at 9pm. Profiles three families who stuff & mount.
- Fri (2/18): Tim Allen returns to TV in ABC comedy pilot,"The Last Days of Man." Guy fighting for his manhood in a world increasingly dominated by women.
- Fri (2/18): The gay green acres returns...Planet Green premieres 2nd season of THE FABULOUS BEEKMAN BOYS on March 22 at 10p. About: http://bit.ly/i7K7vt
- Fri (2/18): Science Channel to air Joss Whedon series #Firefly w/Nathan Fillion begins March 6 at 8p starting w/ original 2hr pilot http://bit.ly/fR04Cq
- Thu (2/17): #SPARTACUS: BLOOD AND SAND recasting role of Naevia played by Lesley-Ann Brandt who has decided not to return for season 2. Reports Deadline
- Thu (2/17): Aaron Ashmore (Jimmy Olsen in #Smallville) joins cast of Syfy's #Warehouse13 as an ATF agent & Lattimer's new partner. http://bit.ly/dyTXhy
- Thu (2/17): ABC will air THE 2011 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS live from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on Sunday, May 22 (8-11pm ET)
- Thu (2/17): FX orders hour-long drama pilot, AMERICAN HORROR STORY from executive producers Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk (Nip/Tuck, Glee).
- Thu (2/17): #OWN Oprah Winfrey Network premieres reality series ADDICTED TO FOOD on Tues., March 29 (10pm). Follows 8 patients at a treatment facility.
- Thu (2/17): OWN Oprah Winfrey Network premieres new reality series, THE JUDDS on Sun. April 10 at 9p. Follows Naomi & Wynonna on reunion concert tour.
- Wed (2/16): Love the thrill of competition? If you live in Los Angeles HUB TV casting family teams of 3 for new game show. Info: http://bit.ly/h53yOH
- Wed (2/16): R.I.P Actor Len Lesser, best known for Uncle Leo on SEINFELD and Garvin, Rays father's friend on EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND died today, age 88.
- Wed (2/16): Adrianne Palicki cast in role of WONDER WOMEN, a new NBC series pilot from David E. Kelley. Lynda Carter played role in 1976 ABC series.
- Wed (2/16): Charlie Sheen on Dan Patrick radio show today: "Crew goes back on 28th. I go back [March] 1st. I'm on standby. I'm training & eating well."
- Wed (2/16): Rumor has it that Maria Bello close to signing on to star in NBC's reboot of PRIME SUSPECT a role originated by Helen Mirren (Jane Tennison)
- Wed (2/16): ABC Family celebrates Presidents’ Day with #PrettyLittleLiars marathon Mon. February 21 (1pm-8pm). #pll About series: http://bit.ly/fV0NiS
- Wed (2/16): #mun2 premieres new reality series I LOVE JENNI w/Jenni Rivera Sat, March 5, at 2pm. Follows Rivera, her 5 kids, granddaughter & new hubby.
- Wed (2/16): #GLEE has broken music record for most single entries (113) on Billboard Hot 100 chart, claiming title previously held by Elvis Presley.
- Wed (2/16): ESPN debuts docu WENDELL SCOTT: A RACE STORY after Daytona 500 this Sun. Feb. 20 at 9pm. Only black to win a race in #NASCAR’s top series.
- Wed (2/16): Marking 100th anniversary of Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire the #HBO documentary TRIANGLE: REMEMBERING THE FIRE debuts Mon., March 21 9pm.
- Wed (2/16): Seth MacFarlane announced as Roast Master for the COMEDY CENTRAL ROAST OF DONALD TRUMP. Tapes in NYC March 9 and premieres in late March.
- Wed (2/16): Congratulations to top dog, Hickory, the 5 year-old Scottish Deerhound who won Best in Show at the Westminster Dog Show last night. Woof!
- Tue (2/15): Nominations for first annual MTV Networks THE COMEDY AWARDS: 30 Rock, The Office, Modern Family, Sunny in Philadelphia, Eastbound & Down
- Tue (2/15): Lady Gaga to headline her first solo HBO concert event, LADY GAGA PRESENTS THE MONSTER BALL TOUR AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN to air Sat. May 7
- Mon (2/14): Saffron Burrows to co-star with Geoff Stults and Michael Clarke Duncan in the upcoming FOX #Bones spin-off, THE FINDER. Reports #DeadlineTV
- Mon (2/14): Congratulations to #CakeBoss Buddy Valastro who is a dad for the fourth time. Wife Lisa gave birth to son, Carlo Salvatore (7lb 3oz) today
- Mon (2/14): Lifetime orders 16 (1/2 Hr.) episodes of reality series w/ Roseanne Barr. Follows her new life managing 40-acre macadamia nut farm in Hawaii
- Mon (2/14): NO RESERVATIONS returns to Travel Channel for 7th season Feb. 28 at 9p. Bourdain visits challenging locations-Haiti, Nicaragua, Cambodia.
- Mon (2/14): No biz like shoe biz- THE PRICE IS RIGHT offers 1st ever "Shoecase" Feb. 21. 365 Pairs of Shoes, 1 for Every Day of Year, Special Showcase.
- Mon (2/14): Robin Roberts, Tim Gunn, Krista Smith, Maria Menounos set to host ABC Oscar pre-show “Oscar’s Red Carpet Live” on Feb. 27 7pm ET / 4pm PT
- Mon (2/14): Last nights THE 53RD ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS delivered the award show’s largest audience in 11 years, attracting 26.55 million viewers.
- Maksim Chmerkovskiy, of DANCING WITH THE STARS, puts on different shoes to star in the Ukranian version of THE BACHELOR. Check out the promo in this embedded video:
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.
