Rapid Recaps & TV Web-bits From Last Week (Mar 27 - Apr 2, 2011)
Abe Fried-Tanzer - April 3, 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 – no new episode last week |
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This week's encore presentation: Chuck goes on his first solo mission to Paris, despite Sarah and Casey's objections; on the flight, Chuck flashes on another passenger (Steve Austin); Casey helps Morgan battle Jeff and Lester for control of the Buy More. (Source: Zap2It.com) Next new episode: Monday, April 11, 2011 at 8pm ET/PT on NBC. |
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HAWAII FIVE-0 – no new episode last week |
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No episode this Monday (4/4) because of the NCAA Championship Game between UConn and Butler. 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: Finn thinks he sees Jesus' face in his grilled cheese; Kurt has a crisis that leads to a discussion about theology. (Source: Zap2It.com) Next new episode: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at 8pm ET/PT on FOX. |
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NO ORDINARY FAMILY – no new episode last week |
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This week's season -- and likely series -- finale: Mrs. X kidnaps J.J. and forces him to solve an enigma; Joshua and Katie reconnect; George is held prisoner on a plane that spirals out of control. (Source: Zap2It.com) Next new episode: Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at 8pm ET/PT on ABC. |
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MODERN FAMILY – no new episode last week |
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This week's encore presentation: Phil and Claire announce a family challenge after noticing how busy everyone is with electronic devices; Cameron and Mitchell try to get Lily into a good preschool. (Source: Zap2It.com) Next new episode: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at 9pm ET/PT on ABC. |
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THE OFFICE – no new episode last week |
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This week's encore presentation: Dunder Mifflin traveling salesman Todd Packer comes to the office looking for a desk job; Andy fights Pam for a new computer. (Source: Zap2It.com) Next new episode: Thursday, April 14, 2011 at 9pm ET/PT on NBC. |
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30 ROCK – no new episode last week |
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This week's encore presentation: Liz tries to convince Angie to lure Tracy back home; Jack is embarrassed by the ''Queen of Jordan'' cameras; a former flame causes Frank to question his maturity. (Source: Zap2It.com) Next new episode: Thursday, April 14, 2011 at 10pm ET/PT on NBC. |
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TV Web-bits From Last Week
- Get the scoop on the new season of SWAMP PEOPLE in our exclusive interview with Troy Landry.
- How did GREY'S ANATOMY musical episode stack up against these Top 10 Musical Episodes From Non-Musical TV Series? http://bit.ly/hwx8Bj
- The Telefile laments the Top 10 Things We Wish Were April Fool’s Jokes But Aren’t.
- Weird Worm celebrates 6 Reasons We’re Loving COMMUNITY.
- TV Squad spotlights Seven Great TOP CHEF Moments.
- Madame Noire pays tributes to the Top 10 Moments in Black Television.
- TV Squad honors the 10 Most Stylish Female Characters in TV History.
- The Telefile reviews 5 Reasons THE AMAZING RACE is Underwhelming This Season.
- TV Squad recommends the Top 5 TV Show-Related Apps for the iPhone.
- Here are the best news tweets from the TV Tango Twitter Feed:
- After last night successful debut, Fox orders eight additional one-hour episodes of MOBBED, hosted and executive-produced by Howie Mandel.
- HBO confirms premiere date for the 8-episode eighth and final season of #ENTOURAGE on Sunday July 24 at 10:30pm. About: http://bit.ly/f1VI1Z
- HBO confirms premiere date for the 10-episode eighth season of #CurbYourEnthusiasm on Sunday, July 10 at 10p. About: http://bit.ly/fQaI2A
- HBO confirms premiere date for the 12-episode fourth season of #TrueBlood on Sunday, June 26 at 9pm. About series: http://bit.ly/gXUyOM
- Animal Planet will air special 2-hour documentary, @BronxZoosCobra: SNAKE ON THE TOWN, this spring. About the cobra's whirlwind tour of NYC
- AMC just announced return of MAD MEN for seasons five and six (possible 7th) w/ series creator Matthew Weiner back on board as showrunner.
- Our favorite #Bones star Emily Deschanel and husband David Hornsby are expecting their first child. Mazel tov!
- Hugh Dancy (6 episodes) and Parker Posey (4 Episodes) will guest star on season 2 of SHOWTIME series #TheBigC premiering June 27th.
- NBC greenlights BETTY WHITES OFF THEIR ROCKERS (working title) a new hidden-camera comedy show hosted and executive produced by Betty White.
- Bravo renews: Top Chef Just Desserts, Real Housewives Beverly Hills, Real Housewives Atlanta, Bethenny Ever After,Tabatha's Salon Takeover.
- HBO cancels IN TREATMENT and will not return for a fourth season. About series: http://bit.ly/czJoRy
- mun2 to premiere RPM MIAMI its first-ever dramatic scripted series (13 episodes) with novela roots on May 1 at 10pm.
- Lifetime renews its hospital docu-series ONE BORN EVERY MINUTE for a second season (10 new episodes). About series: http://bit.ly/hOOOaS
- BIO Channel premieres SCREAM: THE INSIDE STORY special (2hrs.) w/ behind-the-scenes cast & crew interviews on Wed, April 6 at 8p ET, 9P PT
- This summer Animal Planet premieres new series, SWEET AVENGER. Follows animal activist & baker Danielle Konya owner of Vegan Treats.
- FX has announced that it has renewed JUSTIFIED starring Timothy Olyphant and animated series ARCHER for their third seasons.
- PBS AMERICAN EXPERIENCE premieres the documentary STONEWALL UPRISING on Monday, April 25. Chronicles police raid of NYC gay bar in 1969.
- CBS season finales: CSI: NY (9pm) and BLUE BLOODS (10pm) on Friday, May 13th.
- CBS season finales: THE BIG BANG THEORY (8pm) RULES OF ENGAGEMENT (8:30PM) THE MENTALIST ( 2 hours 9-11pm) on Thursday, May 19th
- CBS season finales: NCIS (8pm), NCIS: LOS ANGLES (9pm) and THE GOOD WIFE (10pm) on Tuesday May 17th.
- CBS season finales: HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, MAD LOVE, MIKE & MOLLY, HAWAII FIVE 0 on Monday May, 16th.
- CBS season finales: SURVIVOR REDEMPTION ISLAND (8pm- 10pm 2hrs.) SURVIVOR REDEMPTION ISLAND LIVE REUNION SHOW (10pm) on Sunday May, 15th.
- CBS season finales: THE AMAZING RACE (8pm- 10pm 2hrs.) and CSI: MIAMI (10pm) on Sunday May, 8th.
- Alan Alda guest stars in one episode of THE BIG C next season. He's not playing Dr. Hawkeye Pierce but Dr. Atticus Sherman, an oncologist
- COMEDY CENTRAL picks-up 26 new episodes of #FUTURAMA to premiere summer 2012. Upcoming 2011 season premieres on Thursday, June 23 At 10pm
- Weather for the April 29th royal wedding? Starting Mon. April 25 THE WEATHER CHANNEL will have latest forecasts from London. #royalcircus
- CBS has renewed THE AMAZING (19th Season) and UNDERCOVER B0SS (Third Season) for next season.
- TV Squad presents a Mashup: A Salute to Butt-Kicking TV Women:
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.
