Rapid Recaps & TV Web-bits From Last Week (Mar 20 - Mar 26, 2011)
Abe Fried-Tanzer - March 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 Muuurder" (3/21/11) |
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When new Intersect candidates to replace Chuck are brought into Castle, they start dying off one by one, leading Chuck, Sarah, Casey, Director Bentley, and the surviving candidates to determine which one of them is the killer. Morgan deals with the repercussions when Jeff and Lester break the truce with Large Mart. Awesome tries to prevent Ellie from getting anywhere with her father’s computer. Next new episode: Monday, Apri1, 2011 at 8pm ET/PT on NBC. |
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HAWAII FIVE-0 – "Na Me’e Laua Na Paio" (3/21/11) |
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When a science fiction convention attendee is thrown from a window, the team deduces that the dead man was not the intended target and race to find out who was before he too ends up dead. Alex is approached by a CIA agent asking questions about a mobster involved in his father’s death, and Alex quickly realizes that her operation may not be by the book.
Next new episode: Monday, April 11, 2011 at 10pm ET/PT on CBS. |
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GLEE – no new episode last week |
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This week's encore presentation: New Directions compete against the Warblers and the Hipsters in a sectionals competition; Carl and Emma grow closer. (Source: Zap2It.com) Next new episode: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at 8pm ET/PT on FOX. |
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NO ORDINARY FAMILY – "No Ordinary Animal" (3/22/11) & "No Ordinary Future" (3/26/11) |
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Lucas begins attacking and killing Supers, and their scent leads him to a few Supers who weren’t on his kill list: the Powells. When he confronts Katie, she discovers that she has powers of her own. Chris encourages Daphne to skip school, and Mr. Litchfield presses JJ to solve the equations Dr. King has given him. Mrs. X pays Dr. King a visit and demands results. Mr. Litchfield and Mrs. X later revive Victoria from the dead. Stephanie runs into the future a few times and sees an event at City Square, the location of the memorial service for the just-murdered Det. Frank Cordero. Jim and the kids solve the crisis at City Square, but Daphne sacrifices her relationship with Chris by unintentionally wiping his memory of their time together. Next new episode: Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at 8pm ET/PT on ABC. |
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MODERN FAMILY – "Boys’ Night" (3/23/11) |
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Luke worries Claire and Phil when we bonds with a scary neighbor. Haley offers to babysit for Lily in order to get out of the house and see Dylan while she’s grounded. When she discovers he’s going to hear Vivaldi with Gloria and Manny, he crashes Mitchell and Cameron’s dinner with their gay friends, showing Mitchell a new side of himself.
Next new episode: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at 9pm ET/PT on ABC. |
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THE OFFICE – "Garage Sale" (3/24/11) |
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The office holds a garage sale in the warehouse. Dwight trades his way up from a thumbtack to a telescope, but then falls for Jim's ruse and trades his new possession for a package of magical legumes. Kevin, Andy and Daryl gamble on the board game Dallas, and Kevin walks away with their money. Michael proposes to Holly in his own unique -- and wet -- way and then announces to the office that he and Holly are moving to Colorado.
Next new episode: Thursday, April 14, 2011 at 9pm ET/PT on NBC. |
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30 ROCK – "Plan B" (3/24/11) |
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While Tracy travels to "Africa" to avoid maintaining a serious Oscar-winning image, TGS goes on forced hiatus and the staff start their Plan B careers. Everybody but Liz has a backup plan -- Frank does standup, Pete becomes a substitute teacher and Jenna sells Jenna Babies on QVC. After being turned down for a spot on THE SING-OFF with Nick Lachey and after being approached on the street by others whose careers are now dead, Liz, with Kenneth's help, realizes that Tracy is really in New York and that she can save TGS and her writing career. Next new episode: Thursday, April 14, 2011 at 10pm ET/PT on NBC. |
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TV Web-bits From Last Week
- The Telefile breaks down the Six Most Horrendous Things About the New WONDER WOMAN Costume.
- The Telefile evaluates the Best and Worst of the BIG LOVE Series Finale.
- The Early Bird Catches the Worm honors the Top 10 GREY’S ANATOMY Moments.
- TV Squad pays tribute to the 15 Most Memorable Female Soap Opera Characters Ever.
- Market Watch remembers the Top 10 TV Shows That Lost Lead Actors, In Pictures.
- The Telefile suggests 5 Reasons You Should Be Watching THE FABULOUS BEEKMAN BOYS.
- Here are the best news tweets from the TV Tango Twitter Feed:
- The final original episode of THE OPRAH WINFREY SHOW will air May 25 after twenty-five years. No word yet on who final guest(s) will be.
Germaphobes rejoice, Animal Planet debuts reality series KILLER OUTBREAKS April 15 9pm. - CDC scientists/doctors race to stop lethal diseases.
- ABC will premiere: Second season of BACHELOR PAD (8-10pm) and AMERICA'S KARAOKE CHALLENGE at 10pm on Monday, August 8
- ABC will premiere new series: Reality/competition EXPEDITION IMPOSSIBLE at 9pm and drama THE HOT ZONE at 10pm on Tuesday, June 21
- ABC will premiere: 101 WAYS TO LEAVE A GAME SHOW at 9pm & second season of ROOKIE BLUE (http://bit.ly/a0dnH1) at 10pm on Thursday, June 16
- Emmy winner Edie Falco returns to Showtime this Monday at 10p as pill-popping #NurseJackie. Inside dope on new season: http://bit.ly/g8zp97
- Good news for #Fringe fans...Fox renews FRINGE for a fourth season. About series: http://bit.ly/blLMW1
- #Syfy airs it's 200th TV movie this Saturday night. Celebrate w/ this list of TOP 10 BEASTS & CREATURES in Syfy movies http://bit.ly/epSNhs
- Rita Wilson will guest star on LAW & ORDER: SVU slated to air in May. Plays mother of teenager under investigation. Episode “Delinquent”
- Daryl Hall & John Oates, will receive the Music Icon Award at the TV LAND AWARDS 2011. The duo will also perform. Airs Sun. April 17 at 9pm
- Get inside dope on new season of #NurseJackie. Interview w/ series Producers Liz Brixius, Linda Wallem & Richie Jackson http://bit.ly/g8zp97
- Lifetime will air DROP DEAD DIVA mini-marathon Sun. April 8 starting at 8pm. Season 1 pilot + 3 episodes. About series: http://bit.ly/eo849n
- STARZ will premiere #TORCHWOOD: MIRACLE DAY starring Mekhi Phifer, Bill Pullman, John Barrowman, Eve Myles on Friday, July 8 at 10pm
- Turner Classic Movies (#TCM) will celebrate the career of Elizabeth Taylor with 24-hour movie marathon on Sun, April 10 begins 6AM ET/PT
- Interesting interview w/ Prod. Joel Surnow on his controversial miniseries THE KENNEDYS in new issue Hollywood Reporter http://bit.ly/htkQWI
- IFC has green lit four new original series: COMMERCIAL KINGS, YOUNG, BROKE & BEAUTIFUL, WHISKER WARS and BULLET IN THE FACE.
- IFC renews ONION NEWS NETWORK for a second season which will premiere this October. About series: http://bit.ly/eN7oAH
- TNT Renews SOUTHLAND for a fourth season, orders 10 new episodes of the gritty cop drama. About series: http://bit.ly/gTwyTu
- Syfy announced Christmas TV movie SNOWMAGEDDON. Child’s toy snow globe begins showing “fake” catastrophic disasters, which then come true.
- NBC will premiere sitcom THE PAUL REISER SHOW on Thurs., April 14 at 8:30pm, replacing PERFECT COUPLES. About series: http://bit.ly/hRLL4Z
- ABC season finale dates: BETTER WITH YOU May 11; THE MIDDLE, MODERN FAMILY, COUGAR TOWN (Special 1-Hour Finale) on May 25
- ABC season finale dates: BROTHERS & SISTERS May 8; DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES May 15; CASTLE May, 16; GREY'S ANATOMY & PRIVATE PRACTICE May 19.
- Elton John hosting debut on SNL April 2 w/ musical guest Leon Russell. Helen Mirren hosting debut w/ musical guest Foo Fighters on April 9
- OWN premieres docu BECOMING CHAZ on May 10. Chronicles Bono's transgender transformation. Rosie O’Donnell interviews Chaz after movie.
- Wooooooo, Pig! Sooie! HOGS GONE WILD returns to Discovery with 7 new episodes on Tue., April 19 at 10PM. About series: http://bit.ly/i9xwck
- THE BEST OF THE DEAN MARTIN VARIETY SHOW to be released for the first time ever on DVD (3 collections) by Time-Life on MAY 24. That's Amore!
- Disney XD premieres 2nd season KICK BUTTOWSKI-SUBURBAN DAREDEVIL w/ guest star Dwight Howard on Sat. April 30 (8:30am) http://bit.ly/dJsuwD
- TV Land will premiere HAPPILY DIVORCED on June 15th w/ Fran Drescher, John Michael Higgins, Tichina Arnold, Rita Moreno. (10 episode season)
- TV Land renews RETIRED AT 35 for second season and HOT IN CLEVELAND third season order upped from 22 to 24 episodes.
- TV Land picks up sitcom THE EXES (working title) w/ Donald Faison, Wayne Knight, David Alan Basche, Kristen Johnston. About 3 divorced men.
- HBO developing miniseries about Dick Cheney. What should they title it? THE DICK, PUPPET MASTER, THE LYING GAME. Your title? #namegame
- NBC announced it will premiere new game show IT'S WORTH WHAT? this summer (day and time TBA) hosted by comedian Cedric “The Entertainer.”
- NBC premieres 6th season of AMERICA'S GOT TALENT on Tues. May 31 (9p) Host: Nick Cannon, Judges: Howie Mandel, Sharon Osbourne, Piers Morgan
- CBS will air THE 38TH ANNUAL DAYTIME EMMY AWARDS on Sunday, June 19 (8:00-10:00 PM live ET/delayed PT) from the Las Vegas Hilton.
- Clarification: NBC L&O CRIMINAL INTENT new episodes will be broadcast premiere. They are repurposing USA NETWORK CI eps. on a 30 day delay.
- Exclusive: NBC will be running new episodes of LAW & ORDER CRIMINAL INTENT this summer on Mondays at 9pm.
- The final original episode of THE OPRAH WINFREY SHOW will air May 25 after twenty-five years. No word yet on who final guest(s) will be.
- Here's a sneak peek at the GREY'S ANATOMY big musical event, which airs this Thursday:
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.
