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Rapid Recaps & TV Web-bits From Last Week (June 19 - June 25, 2011)

Abe Fried-Tanzer - June 26, 2011

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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

 

FALLING SKIES – “Live and Learn” & “The Armory” (6/19/11)

In the aftermath of an alien invasion, the Second Massachusetts regiment fights to keep its civilian contingent alive and to determine how to save those humans that have been “harnessed” by the aliens. Former professor Tom Mason clashes with military man Weaver over food finding missions and whether or not to go after his son Ben, who has been harnessed. Anne, the group’s doctor, makes for a case to Weaver for the value of the civilians.


Next new episode: Sunday, June 26, 2011 at 10pm ET/PT on TNT.

 

TRUE BLOOD –


Season 4 premieres on Sunday, June 26, 2011 at 9pm ET/PT on HBO.

 

WEEDS –


Season 7 premieres on Monday, June 27, 2011 at 10pm ET/PT on Showtime.

 

WHITE COLLAR – “Deadline” (6/21/11)

When a journalist’s life is threatened and she refuses FBI protection, Peter assigns Diana to go undercover as her assistant. Neal is introduced to Diana’s girlfriend Christie, and the two plan a dinner party double date for Neal, Sara, Diana, and Christie. Mozzie and Neal track the art list as it is passed to Diana and slips out of their reach on its way to Agent Matthews.


Next new episode: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at 9pm ET/PT on USA.

 

COVERT AFFAIRS – “Bang and Blame” (6/21/11)

Annie is sent back to CIA training to learn who is leaking the names of trainees, and gets some help from Auggie when her mission is complicated by the agency’s number one suspect. Arthur meets with his ex-wife and takes her advice to make nice with his number one senator critic, but opts not to tell Joan about it. Annie goes on several dates with a doctor after a visit to the ER.


Next new episode: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at 10pm ET/PT on USA.

 

 

 

TV Web-bits From Last Week

  • The Telefile celebrates the Top 10 Reasons We’re Glad TRUE BLOOD is Back.
  • TV Squad profiles TV’s Sexiest Vampires.
  • The Telefile applauds the Eight Most Drop Dead Diva Things About the DROP DEAD DIVA Premiere.
  • Goldderby runs through Emmys 2011: Who Will Get Snubbed?
  • Weird Worm laments 5 Embarrassing TV Spin Offs of Popular Movies.
  • TopTenz.net honors the Top 10 Canadian Characters on U.S. TV Shows.
  • Social Tech Pop remembers the Top 10 TV Males in the 90s.
  • TV Squad recalls TV’s Greatest Rivalries.
  • Here are the best news tweets from the TV Tango Twitter Feed:
    • Fri (6/24): Get the scoop on season 2 of @SHO_TheBigC from Laura Linney and Executive Producers Jenny Bicks, Darlene Hunt. http://bit.ly/lr08yV
    • Fri (6/24): This Monday, June 27 on @JimmyKimmelLive guests: Louis C.K. #Louie and Missy Peregrym #RookieBlue.
    • Fri (6/24): Carol Burnett returns to ALL MY CHILDREN for a few episodes this September. Reprises her role as Verla Grubbs. http://bit.ly/fMryQm
    • Fri (6/24): We mourn the loss of Peter Falk who has died at age 83. Best known for his role as detective #Columbo. TV credits: http://bit.ly/kR8Oq5
    • Fri (6/24): Kristin Chenoweth to guest judge SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE this Wednesday, June 29 (8-10p) #SYTYCD. About series: http://bit.ly/eUxFSY
    • Fri (6/24): Miranda Lambert to perform duet with finalist Dia Frampton #teamblake on #NBCTheVoice live season finale on Wed. June 29 (8-10pm)
    • Thu (6/23): Former #House star Lisa Edelstein has signed on for a multi-episode arc on #TheGoodWife. Plays a lawyer/ sharp poker player. Via @TVLine
    • Thu (6/23): Late start for season premiere of #BONES because of FOX baseball/World Series coverage and 2 hour episodes of THE X FACTOR.
    • Thu (6/23): Fox premieres #TheXFactorUSA on 2 nights beginning Wed., Sept. 21 (8-10pm) and Thurs. Sept. 22 (8-10pm). About: http://bit.ly/jlhgOF
    • Thu (6/23): Fox premieres new season of #FRINGE on Friday, September 23 at 9pm. About series: http://bit.ly/eI3ei6
    • Thu (6/23): Fox premieres new season of #GLEE on Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 8pm. About series: http://bit.ly/geoLWg
    • Thu (6/23): Fox premieres comedy THE NEW GIRL starring Zooey Deschanel on Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 9pm. About series: http://bit.ly/ihSKBn
    • Thu (6/23): Fox premieres the 8th season of #HOUSE on Monday, October 3 at 9pm. About series: http://bitly.com/bOagTN
    • Thu (6/23): Fox premieres new season of #BONES on Thursday, November 3 at 9pm. About series: http://bit.ly/gKyBI4
    • Thu (6/23): Fox premieres comedy I HATE MY TEENAGE DAUGHTER w/ Jaime Pressly on Wed., Nov. 23 at 9:30pm. About series: http://bit.ly/jRTR0P
    • Thu (6/23): Fox premieres #TerraNova w/ 2hr event Sept. 26 at 8p. Regular time slot premiere Mon. Oct. 3 at 8pm. About series: http://bit.ly/kv7dHh
    • Thu (6/23): Be a part of #Portlandia! Enter to win a walk-on role, a trip to Portland, and a stay @aloftPDX here: http://ifc.tv/jBdBrW
    • Thu (6/23): Lifetime premieres S 9 #ProjectRunway on July 28 at 9p. Guest designers/judges: Kim Kardashian, Christina Ricci, Zoe Saldana, Malin Akerman
    • Thu (6/23): MTV’S THE REAL WORLD returns to San Diego for its 26th season set to air this fall. About series: http://bit.ly/iWUQZx
    • Thu (6/23): Syfy.com expand its original digital content slate with worldwide debut of 10-part series THE MERCURY MEN beginning Monday, July 25.
    • Wed (6/22): Jason Patric cast to star as 'Christian Walker' in the FX drama series pilot #POWERS based on comic/graphic novels by Bendis and Oeming. Wednesday, June 22, 2011 12:03:10 PM via web
    • Wed (6/22): Production started in London on the Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant comedy series LIFE’S TOO SHORT. To air BBC2 later this year HBO in 2012.
    • Tue (6/21): The ever so handsome Jon Hamm (Don Draper) signs 3 year #MadMen deal. Series returns in 2012. Via @NikkiFinke
    • Tue (6/21): For full lineup/schedule of Warner Bros. TV shows at this year's Comic-Con #SDCC go: http://bit.ly/l6WDYR
    • Tue (6/21): Lionel Richie will perform on the BOSTON POPS FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR to be broadcast live on CBS Monday, July 4 (10pm ET/delayed PT)
    • Tue (6/21): HBO giving fans chance to watch 2nd episode of #TrueBlood season 4, a full week early by logging on to HBO GO starting Sunday, June 26
    • Tue (6/21): CBS will carry the GRAMMY AWARDS for 10 more years. Signs new deal with The Recording Academy that runs through 2021.
    • Tue (6/21): Semper Fidelis! @Discovery Channel premieres second season of SURVIVING THE CUT on Monday, July 11 at 10pm. About: http://bit.ly/c9NqUe
    • Mon (6/20): Thomas Gibson (Special Agent Aaron Hotchner) will return to #CriminalMinds -signs deal for 2 more years. About series: http://bit.ly/mqEyi4
    • Mon (6/20): The CW will premiere #Ringer starring Sarah Michelle Gellar on Tuesday, September. 13 at 9pm. About series: http://bit.ly/ku0yOK
    • Mon (6/20): CRITICS' CHOICE TELEVISION AWARDS #CCTA Best Drama Winner #MadMen-AMC, Best Comedy Winner: #ModernFamily -ABC
    • Mon (6/20): CRITICS' CHOICE TELEVISION AWARDS #CCTA Best Reality Show Host: Mike Rowe – #DirtyJobs - Discovery
    • Mon (6/20): CRITICS' CHOICE TELEVISION AWARDS #CCTA Best Reality Series Winner: Tie- #HOARDERS– A&E and #RealHousewivesOfBeverlyHills – Bravo
    • Mon (6/20): CRITICS' CHOICE TELEVISION AWARDS #CCTA Best Reality Competition Series Winner: AMERICAN IDOL – Fox
    • Mon (6/20): CRITICS' CHOICE TELEVISION AWARDS #CCTA Best Actor Comedy Series Winner: Jim Parsons – #TheBigBangTheory – CBS
    • Mon (6/20): CRITICS' CHOICE TELEVISION AWARDS #CCTA Best Supporting Actor Comedy Series Winner: Neil Patrick Harris – HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER –CBS
    • Mon (6/20): CRITICS' CHOICE TELEVISION AWARDS #CCTA Best Actress Comedy Series Winner: Tina Fey – #30Rock – NBC
    • Mon (6/20): CRITICS' CHOICE TELEVISION AWARDS #CCTA Best Support Actress Comedy Series Winner: Busy Philipps – #CougarTown – ABC
    • Mon (6/20): CRITICS' CHOICE TELEVISION AWARDS #CCTA Best Actor Drama Series Winner: Jon Hamm – #MadMen – AMC
    • Mon (6/20): CRITICS' CHOICE TELEVISION AWARDS #CCTA Best Supporting Actor Drama Series Winner: John Noble – #FRINGE – Fox
    • Mon (6/20): CRITICS' CHOICE TELEVISION AWARDS #CCTA Best Actress Drama Series: Julianna Margulies – THE GOOD WIFE– CBS
    • Mon (6/20): CRITICS' CHOICE TELEVISION AWARDS #CCTA Best Supporting Actress Drama: TIE Christina Hendricks –MAD MEN and Margo Martindale –JUSTIFIED
    • Mon (6/20): #FridayNightLights fans.. do you want a piece of Tim Riggins? How about his '86 Chevy? Enter NBC contest to win it: http://bit.ly/j0WYR5
    • Mon (6/20): They Know Drama...TNT premiere #FallingSkies attracted 5.9 million viewers-No. 1 cable series launch of the year. http://bit.ly/jW4rZY
    • Mon (6/20): SPIKE TV orders 3rd season (26 episodes) #AuctionHunters. New season will include a first ever special live episode. http://bit.ly/jWGnWT
    • Mon (6/20): MAN VS WILD returns with 6 new episodes Mon., July 11 at 9p. Bear heads to the wilds of Iceland with Jake Gyllenhaal. http://bit.ly/hUP403
    • Mon (6/20): Syfy will celebrate the July 4th weekend with 3 marathons - #Warehouse13, #Eureka and #TheTwilightZone.

     

     

     

    Experience the story of WEEDS so far with Showtime’s animated recap, embedded below:

     

     

     

     

    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.