Rapid Recaps & TV Web-bits From Last Week (Feb. 21 - 27, 2010)
Abe Fried-Tanzer - February 28, 2010
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
| Chuck – no episode last week | ||||
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Next new episode on Monday, March 1, 2010 at 8pm. | |||
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24 – "Day 8: 12:00AM – 1:00AM" (2/22/2010) |
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After Josef is taken out, Fahrad Hassan contacts CTU to provide information in exchange for a deal. Jack has a problem with Renee being interrogated about her role in Vladimir's death, and his violent actions result in Hastings demanding that he leave CTU. Jack is able to change his mind and takes charge of the operation. Cole tracks Dana down and steps in to help her get out of her sticky situation with Kevin. | |||
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Damages – "It's Not My Birthday" (2/22/2010) |
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In the wake of Louis Tobin's death, his family struggles to mourn in peace while being carefully watched by the media. Tom searches for a new associate to replace Ellen, and Patty sends a promising candidate to talk to Ellen to see if she is the right fit for the job. Leonard and Joe try to procure the money Louis hid away and to ensure that Danielle does not reveal too much to the D.A. or Patty. | |||
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NCIS: Los Angeles – NCIS: Los Angeles – no new episode last week |
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Next new episode on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 9pm. | |||
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The Good Wife – no new episode last week |
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Next new episode on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 10pm. | |||
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Human Target – no episode last week |
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Next new episode on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 8pm. | |||
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Modern Family – no new episode last week |
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Next new episode on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at 9pm. | |||
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The Deep End – "White Lies, Black Ties" (2/25/2010) |
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Dylan and Beth defend a teenager who is facing child pornography charges after taking a topless photograph of his underage girlfriend on his phone. Addy and Malcolm are assigned the case of an athlete injured in a bus accident who has to fend off a malicious insurance company. Cliff tries to get back on Susan's good side as the firm prepares to host a big party at their home. | |||
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The Office – no episode last week |
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Next new episode on Thursday, March 4, 2010 at 9pm. | |||
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30 Rock – no episode last week |
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Next new episode on Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 9:30pm. | |||
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Burn Notice – "Good Intentions" (2/25/2010) |
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Gilroy prepares Michael for the arrival of the plane but still keeps a few important details hidden from him. Michael has Sam put him in touch with the FBI to get a helping hand in figuring out what Gilroy is up to and works to anticipate Gilroy's trickery. Fiona tries to rescue a hostage by taking on a side job but finds her life in danger when her new employer proves to be quite untrusting. | |||
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Caprica – "There Is Another Sky" (2/26/2010) |
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In the virtual world, Tamara realizes that she isn’t like all of the other players and tries to get help returning to the real world. Along the way, Tamara discovers that she possesses surprising abilities. Realizing he is an unfit parent to William, Joseph finally accepts that his wife and daughter are gone. Daniel learns that his position at his company may be in jeopardy, so he takes steps to ensure that he will be irreplaceable. | |||
TV Web-bits From Last Week
- The TV Addict delivers the Top 5 Reasons Why We're Counting Down until the Olympic Closing Ceremony.
- Inside TV comes up with 5 Ways NBC Can Keep Its Momentum Going After the Olympics.
- The Telefile worries about the Top 10 Things We're Dreading About This Season of "American Idol".
- Ramblings of a TV Whore toasts the Top 5 "Lost" Deaths.
- TV or Not TV is awed by the Top 10 Most ‘Jack Bauer' Jack Bauer Moments.
- TVGuide.com looks back at TV's Biggest Blunders.
- The Odd Duck remembers the Top 20 Nostalgic Shows (Part 1 & Part 2).
- Spike does a double take with the Top 10 Sitcom Characters Who Suddenly Changed Faces.
- The Telefile pitches other networks that should spin off their famed brands.
- Inside TV spotlights 10 TV Shows That Are Still Not Completely on DVD, But Really Should Be.
- newIcue enumerates the Top 10 Whedon Villains.
- Television Without Pity presents "Real Housewives of Orange County": Most Memorable Moments.
- The Academy Awards will have Joel Madden as its house DJ next Sunday.
- Roger Ebert will appear on Oprah on Tuesday -- his first televised appearance since he lost the ability to speak.
- "Ghost Hunters" returns opens its 6th Season on Wednesday, March 3 at 9pm ET/PT and celebrates its 100th episode. Get ready for more Barry and Dustin by watching the promo below.
Abe Fried-Tanzer is a student at New York University majoring 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 on his personal movie and TV blogs.
