Rapid Recaps & TV Web-bits From Last Week (Feb 20 - Feb 26, 2011)
Mike Vicic - February 27, 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 Masquerade" (2/21/11) |
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While Chuck and Sarah and Morgan and Alex celebrate an amorous Valentine's Day, Casey breaks up the festivities announcing a new mission to track down Vivian, a Volkoff contact. On the mission, Casey is approached by an NCS agent asking him to join a new team. When Chuck returns from the mission, he finds Morgan packing his stuff, ready to move out. Ellie and Awesome deal with the normal sleeplessness of parenthood by borrowing a Sleep Sheep from Jeffster.
Next new episode: Monday, February 28, 2011 at 8pm ET/PT on NBC. |
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HAWAII FIVE-0 – "Loa Aloha" (2/21/11) |
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McGarrett, Kono and Danny investigate the murder of a judge's daughter. Matt, Danny's brother who is accused of fraud and embezzlement, visits and is being tailed by Feds. Danny tries to convince his brother to confess to his crime; instead, Matt flees on a private plane.
Next new episode: Monday, April 18, 2011 at 10pm ET/PT on CBS. |
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GLEE – "Blame It on the Alcohol" (2/22/11) |
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With the recent increase in binge drinking, the glee club must perform at an assembly during Alcohol Awareness Week. Puck convinces Rachel to hold a party at her house while her dads are away, and a drunk Rachel kisses Blaine. Will has a late night drinking and drunk dials Sue by mistake, leaving a message she plays after the assembly. At the assembly, the club drinks one of Rachel's conconctions, lip syncs "TikTok," and ends with Brittany puking on Rachel.
Next new episode: Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at 8pm ET/PT on FOX. |
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NO ORDINARY FAMILY – "No Ordinary Proposal" (2/22/11) |
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As a criminal shoots at him, Jim deflects bullets. Unfortunately, one of the deflected bullets hits a boy, causing Jim great grief. The Watcher proposes to Katie and she agrees to marry him, but she's concerned they'll have superchildren. The trilsettum serum is stolen by Daphne's new friend Chris so that he can make his wheel-bound father walk.
Next new episode: Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at 8pm ET/PT on ABC. |
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MODERN FAMILY – "Regrets Only" (2/23/11) |
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After Jay gets Gloria a karaoke machine, she sings like a banshee -- much to Jay's dismay. Looking for a reason to get out of the house, Jay goes over to Claire's to fix her microwave, which was damaged in her fight with Phil. Phil is still unaware of what he did wrong, and he stays behind to talk with Gloria while Claire and Jay go to the mall. Cam is hosting a fundraising event, but nobody is going to show up since Mitchell forgot to mail the invitations.
Next new episode: Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at 9pm ET/PT on ABC. |
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THE OFFICE – "Todd Packer" (2/24/11) |
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Todd Packer wants to return to the Scranton branch, and Holly hires him. Packer annoys the staff, later apologizes -- but nobody buys it -- and is eventually pranked by Jim and Dwight into thinking he was hired by corporate. At first, Michael defends his long-time favorite person, but when Packer insults Holly, Michael lets him go to his "new job." Pam helps Andy get a new computer even though she's not authorized to buy one for him, and she's pleased with herself for a series of corrupt moves.
Next new episode: Thursday, March 24, 2011 at 9pm ET/PT on NBC. |
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30 ROCK – "TGS Hates Women" (2/24/11) |
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After reading a blog headline stating "Why Does TGS Hate Women?," Liz hires a woman writer who is a blonde, high-voiced, gross-out comedian with pig tails. Jack meets his new business nemesis, the granddaughter of the Kabletown CEO, and tries to push her into a different career as a marine biologist -- only to fantasize of his own childhood dream of following Jacques Cousteau.
Next new episode: Thursday, March 17, 2011 at 10pm ET/PT on NBC. |
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TV Web-bits From Last Week
- BuddyTV presents TV Shows Based on Best Picture Oscar Nominees.
- FlavorWire gives you a taste of THE JOHNNY CASH SHOW's 10 Best Guest Performances.
- The StarPhoenix rises up and lists The Best TV of 2010.
- HecklerSpray guns down the Top 10 Cops from TV and Film.
- OC Weekly cooks up Five Things TV Chefs Do That Are Wrong.
- IgorsLab scares up Top Ten Horror Themed Cartoons.
- GayMeUp reveals Top Ten TV Bromances Taht Aren't Fooling Anyone.
- Like Me/Daily relives The Top 10 Most Inappopriate Kids Cartoons Ever.
- Here are the best news tweets from the TV Tango Twitter Feed:
- Fri (2/25): FX orders drama pilot POWERS based on the comic by Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming.
- Fri (2/25): We ♥ #DCCupcakes..watch season 2 premiere tonight #TLC 10pm and also enter our TV Tango FREE DC Cupcake Giveaway. Easy! http://bit.ly/fvgjwQ
- Fri (2/25): Style Network premieres 1Hr. special FAST AND FABULOUS: A NASCAR WEDDING on Sat., March 5 at 8pm. Follows Kyle Busch & Samantha Sarcinella.
- Thu (2/24): GIRLS' NIGHT OUT: SUPERSTAR WOMEN OF COUNTRY, originally scheduled for Sun., May 22, will now air Friday, April 22 (9pm) on CBS.
- Thu (2/24): CBS will premiere JESSE STONE: INNOCENTS LOST, the seventh in the series of TV movies starring Tom Selleck as Jesse Stone, on Sun., May 22
- Thu (2/24): #OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network picks up 2nd season of the fascinating doc-series OUR AMERICA WITH LISA LING. About Series: http://bit.ly/h1ACKN
- Thu (2/24): ABC's contract to carry the annual Academy Awards presentations has been extended for six more years, though 2020.
- Thu (2/24): The cast of the Broadway musical SPIDER-MAN: TURN OFF THE DARK, to preform on DAVID LETTERMAN on Tues. March, 1. NYC Paramedics on Alert!
- Thu (2/24): TBS cancels frat house comedy series GLORY DAZE. Will not be returning for a second season. Reports #DeadlineTV
- Thu (2/24): Turner Classic Movies #TCM celebrates The Museum of Modern Art w/special 24-hour airing of 14 films preserved by museum. March 16, at 6am
- Thu (2/24): Hey solo artists and vocal groups...THE X FACTOR unveils audition dates and venues. For information: http://thexfactor.blogs.fox.com/
- Thu (2/24): IFC orders second season (6 Episodes) of comedy series THE INCREASINGLY POOR DECISIONS OF TODD MARGARET. About series: http://bit.ly/dHgxgl
- Wed (2/23): Lifetime to premiere TV Movie WILLIAM & KATE on April 18, at 9p. After movie debut of 1st episode of docu series ROYAL WEDDING OF A LIFETIME
- Wed (2/23): I'm Just Wild About Harry... HARRY CONNIICK JR. IN CONCERT ON BROADWAY premieres on #PBS Wed., March 2 at 9:30pm (check local listings).
- Wed (2/23): Welcome back to the Atchafalaya Swamp. History will premiere season 2 of SWAMP PEOPLE on Thurs. March 31, 9pm About: http://bit.ly/e9KjUo
- Wed (2/23): Costume Designers Guild Awards for TV: Contemporary TV Series: GLEE, Period TV Series: BOARDWALK EMPIRE, Movie/Miniseries: TEMPLE GRANDIN
- Tue (2/22): Hallmark Channel is going into production on new made-for TV movie, WILLIAM & KATE: A ROYAL LOVE STORY which is set to premiere August 13.
- Tue (2/22): NBC renews THE BIGGEST LOSER, WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? and THE SING-OFF for next season, 2011-12.
- Tue (2/22): Syfy acquires both seasons (31 episodes) of TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES. To debut April 7. About series http://bit.ly/gqlVeR
- Tue (2/22): #LightsOut fans go ringside.. @AprilMac talks with star Holt McCallany about tonight's great episode "Crossroads" http://tinyurl.com/6hds76n
- Tue (2/22): Starz acquires both seasons of live action adventure series, CONNOR UNDERCOVER. Premieres on the Starz Kids & Family channel on March 1.
- Mon (2/21): Syfy premieres the next all-new 10 episodes of season three of #SANCTUARY on Friday April 15, at 10pm. About series: http://bit.ly/eK0zV0
- Mon (2/21): ABC Family picks up one-hour drama, THE LYING GAME starring Alexandra Chando as a foster kid who learns she has an identical twin sister.
- Mon (2/21): The 3rd season of music series LIVE FROM THE ARTISTS DEN premieres on PBS April 1 with Elvis Costello, backed by his band, The Sugarcanes.
- Mon (2/21): Kiefer Sutherland to star in Fox drama pilot TOUCH. Plays dad w/ autistic, mute son who predicts events before they happen. Reports Deadline
- Looking forward to the return of NURSE JACKIE on March 28? Check out this embedded video to get a behind-the-scenes look at Season 3:
