Rapid Recaps & TV Web-bits From Last Week (Apr 17 - Apr 23, 2011)
Abe Fried-Tanzer - April 24, 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 Wedding Planner" (4/18/11) |
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When their wedding planner turns out to be a con artist, Chuck fakes a flash and he and Sarah accidentally make her out to be much more of a threat than she really is. It turns out, however, that she is connected to some bad people the CIA does need to take down. Sarah's father comes into town and helps Chuck and Sarah pull off a con. Alex's mother recognizes Casey at the Buy More and confronts him. Next new episode: Monday, May 2, 2011 at 8pm ET/PT on NBC. |
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HAWAII FIVE-0 – "Ho'Opa'i" (4/18/11) |
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An undercover FBI agent named Reggie Williams, who was embedded in a criminal organization, is ambushed while reuniting with his wife and son at a safehouse, resulting in the death of his wife. The team searches for the FBI leak who revealed Reggie's location while an injured Reggie breaks out of the hospital and tries to hunt down the people responsible. Next new episode: Monday, May 2, 2011 at 10pm ET/PT on CBS. |
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GLEE – "Night of Neglect" (4/19/11) |
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The glee club decides to put on a fundraiser for the academic decathlon team and encounters considerable dissenting forces from all sides. Encouraged by Lauren, Mercedes becomes a high-strung diva. Sunshine returns to offer her help for the fundraiser. Sue brings together Dustin Goolsby, Sandy Ryerson, and Terri to bring down the glee club. Holly and Will have relationship problems when Will consoles a heartbroken Emma. Next new episode: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at 8pm ET/PT on FOX. |
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MODERN FAMILY – "Someone to Watch Over Lily" (4/20/11) |
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When Claire wants to get help for Luke and his often questionable behavior, she accidentally reveals that she's worried he'll turn into Phil. Haley and Alex have a chance to bond. Jay tries to show Manny some tough love when it comes to his athletic potential. Cameron and Mitchell assess who would be the best person to take care of Lily should anything happen to them. Next new episode: Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at 9pm ET/PT on ABC. |
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THE OFFICE – "Michael's Last Dundies" (4/21/11) |
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Michael hosts his last Dundies ceremony and coaches a stagefright-prone Deangelo in the art of comedy so that the new boss can be his co-host. The ceremony doesn't go too smoothly, but a post-awards celebration at the office includes a touching tribute song sung by everyone in the office dedicated to Michael. Pam encourages Erin to break up with Gabe when she finds out that she's not happy with him. Next new episode: Thursday, April 28, 2011 at 9pm ET/PT on NBC. |
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30 ROCK – "100th Episode" (4/21/11) |
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As TGS prepares for its hundredth episode, Hank announces that the show will likely be cancelled. Liz scrambles to find Tracy, but a gas leak in the building puts a considerable damper on her plans. Jenna decides she wants to have a baby to step back into the spotlight and convinces Tracy that he needs to kill someone in order to tarnish his newfound angelic image. Jack hallucinates multiple versions of himself while Liz's delirium causes her to bring Dennis back into her life. Next new episode: Thursday, April 28, 2011 at 10:30pm ET/PT on NBC. |
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TV Web-bits From Last Week
- TVGuide.com shares the scoop on 25 Bubble Shows – Which Will Survive?
- The Telefile targets the Top 10 TV Couples We're Supposed to Care About – But Don't.
- TV Squad celebrates TV Easter Eggs: Our Favorite Fan Shout-Outs from Shows.
- The TV Addict conjures up the Top 5 TV Teens We'd Like to See Offed in the Next Installment of SCREAM.
- Ranker ranks the Top 10 TV Shows That Overstayed Their Welcome.
- TV Squad says Happy Earth Day! A Salute to Five Eco-Friendly Characters and Happy 4/20! A Salute to Our Favorite TV Stoners.
- How Stuff Works profiles 10 TV Shows That Have Gained a Global Audience.
- The Telefile offers More Hats and Other DOCTOR WHO Series 6 Suggestions.
- Weird Worm reveals 7 Reasons Iron Chef Is More Ridiculous Than You Thought.
- TV Squad marks BAYWATCH Turns 22: Where Are They Now?
- Here are the best news tweets from the TV Tango Twitter Feed:
- Check out this complete TV programming guide to all things #RoyalWedding - Specials, Movies, Series & Live Coverage. http://bit.ly/fldlL2
- I bet he is Mad About This...NBC cancels THE PAUL REISER SHOW after 2 episodes. Reports #thefutoncritic. About series: http://bit.ly/hRLL4Z
- Hey fans of #AmericanRestoration & #PawnStars on @HistoryChannel check out our exclusive interview with Rick Dale. http://bit.ly/eMzwQr
- We mourn the loss of I LOVE LUCY writer Madelyn Pugh Davis (90) who died today. She spent her career writing all of Lucille Ball's series.
- Does Tracy regret spitting in Olivia’s face? Find out (if you must) on JERSEYLICIOUS reunion special Style Network May 8 @ 9p & May 15 @ 7pm
- Jim Carrey to guest-star on the 1hr. season finale of #TheOffice on May 19 along w/ Will Arnett, R. Romano, C. Tate, J. Spader, R. Gervais.
- BBC AMERICA acquires 80 hrs. of #BattlestarGalactica. Deal includes 2- part miniseries & seasons 1 to 4. Begins airing Sat. June 18, 7pm
- A&E premieres second season of THE GLADES w/ Matt Passmore, Kiele Sanchez on Sunday, June 5 at 10pm. About series: http://bit.ly/9VMLRu
- We are saddened beyond words that Tim Hetherington, co-director of Restrepo, was killed in Libya this morning
- Khloé Kardashian makes cameo appearance in Monday, April 25 episode of LAW & ORDER: LA playing herself. Episode titled “Benedict Canyon.”
- FX will premiere the 7th and final season of #RescueMe starring Denis Leary on Tuesday, July 12 at 10pm. About series: http://bit.ly/hTnCDR
- FX will premiere second season of #LOUIE starring Louis C.K. on Thursday, June 23 at at 10:30pm. About series: http://bit.ly/fOFh85
- FX will premiere new comedy series #WILFRED on Thursday, June 23 at 10 PM, starring Elijah Wood, Jason Gann. Based on the Australian series.
- The #TVLand Awards 2011 attracted over 2 million viewers for its premiere on Sun. April 17 at 9pm. Most watched TV Land Awards show ever.
- Discovery Channel names Andy Samberg as their first-ever Chief Shark Officer. The comic will host this summers 24th annual SHARK WEEK.
- Own a piece of #FridayNightLights...The NBC #FNL auction of props and wardrobe from the series has begun. http://nbcuauctions.com/
- NBC #SundayNightFootball kicks off #NFL season Thurs. Sept. 8 w/ New Orleans Saints at Green Bay Packers. Wk 1 Sun. Sept. 11 Cowboys at Jets
- Done deal: NBC and VERSUS remain the exclusive home of the #NHL in the U.S for next 10yr. Will televise 100 regular season games per season.
- Breaking: Just announced- HBO has renewed #GameOfThrones for a second season. Woot!
- Ratings #GameOfThrones: Premiere episode 2.2 million viewers, 1.2 million for 1st encore, 800,000 for next encore. Night total: 4.4 million.
- The premiere of Disney Channel TV movie #LemonadeMouth on Fri. April 15th attracted 5.7 Million Viewers. About movie: http://bit.ly/gd4qsP
- After only 3 episodes, CBS cancels CIA caper #CHAOS. Beginning May 6, the timeslot (Fri. 8 PM) will feature new episodes of #FLASHPOINT
- TV Land developing sitcom w/ Cedric the Entertainer. Will originate character in new episodes of HOT IN CLEVELAND then spin-off own series.
- BET renews THE GAME and LET'S STAY TOGETHER. Both series received a 22 episode order and will return in January.
- Logo to expend its "A-List" franchise with a new locale, cast and series -- THE A-LIST: DALLAS slated to premiere in the fall.
- Logo greenlights new docu-reality series SEX RX. Follows clients who are seeking treatment for sexuality issues in a group setting.
- Logo orders new seasons of "The A-List: New York," "RuPaul's Drag Race" and "Untucked: RuPaul's Drag Race."
- Check out this complete TV programming guide to all things #RoyalWedding - Specials, Movies, Series & Live Coverage. http://bit.ly/fldlL2
- Take a laugh break with this WEEDS Season 7 tease, embedded below (thanks to the TV Addict):
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.
