Rapid Recaps & TV Web-bits From Last Week (Apr. 18 - 24, 2010)
Abe Fried-Tanzer - April 25, 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 new episode last week | ||||
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Next new episode on Monday, April 26, 2010 at 8pm ET/PT on NBC. | |||
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24 – "Day 8: 9:00AM – 10:00AM" (4/19/2010) |
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President Logan manages to convince the Russians to accept the treaty, but is forced to reveal their complicity in President Hassan’s death to President Taylor when Jack’s investigation into Renee’s death threatens to unearth their involvement. President Taylor makes a hard decision, opting for peace instead of justice, and Jack has trouble accepting that course of action. | |||
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Damages – "The Next One’s Gonna Go In Your Throat" (4/19/2010) |
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After being interrogated by Zedeck’s right-hand man and confronted by Joe about his deal with Leonard, Tom is the victim of a fit of rage on Joe’s part. Marilyn takes her own life after Joe disowns her. Patty has Jill arrested and jailed for having sex with a minor. Wes tells Ellen the truth and encourages Frobisher to turn himself in. Joe is arrested for his part in the money laundering and for the murder of Tom Shayes. | |||
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NCIS: Los Angeles – no new episode last week |
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Next new episode on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at 9pm ET/PT on CBS. | |||
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The Good Wife – no new episode last week |
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Next new episode on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at 10pm ET/PT on CBS. | |||
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Glee – "The Power of Madonna" (4/20/2010) |
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Sue orders Principal Figgins to play Madonna music throughout the day, and Will decides that her songs can be a good motivator for the glee club, especially for the male members to learn how to treat and appreciate the females. In and out of their respective relationships, Rachel, Finn, and Emma all consider having sex for the first time. Jesse joins New Directions while Mercedes and Kurt become Cheerios. | |||
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Modern Family – no new episode last week |
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Next new episode on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at 9pm ET/PT on ABC. | |||
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FlashForward – "The Garden of Forking Paths" (4/22/2010) |
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Mark presses Charlie for information about her meeting with Dyson Frost that could lead to Demetri’s rescue, while Zoey turns to Alda as a last resort. Agent Vreede enlists Olivia’s help in identifying the homeless man who was murdered with Mark’s gun. Mark is approached by Dyson Frost and told that he -- and only he -- has the power to save Demetri’s life. | |||
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The Office – "Secretary’s Day" (4/22/2010) |
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Andy urges Michael to take Erin out to lunch for Secretary’s Day, and Michael accidentally reveals that Andy was formerly engaged to Angela. Oscar produces a video of Cookie Monster speaking with Kevin’s voice, prompting Gabe to intervene and attempt to make a show of power. Pam returns to work but finds both Dwight and Meredith inappropriately interested in her breast pump. | |||
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30 Rock – "Lee Marvin vs. Derek Jeter" & "Khonani" (4/22/2010) |
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Jack is thrown for a loop when Nancy returns to New York and informs him that she's divorced. Jack struggles with choosing between Nancy and Avery, and distracts himself with a power struggle between two janitors. Liz attends singles events and is furious when she finds out that the TGS staff has been going out every Thursday night without her. Twofer resigns when he finds out he was hired due to affirmative action, and Tracy tries hard to be a devoted husband for his pregnant wife. | |||
TV Web-bits From Last Week
- In honor of this week’s episode of Glee, Inside TV presents Madonna’s Memorable TV Moments.
- The Telefile celebrates Earth Day 2010 with Television’s Most (Unintentionally) Eco-Friendly Shows.
- The TV Addict takes on the Top 5 Issues with Last Week’s "Lost."
- Television Without Pity rules: Quit When Ahead: TV Shows That Should’ve Ended Sooner.
- Inside TV says: Law & Order Again? Here Are 10 Better Ideas For You, NBC.
- The Burr enumerates a list of the Top Five TV Pet Peeves.
- The Telefile suggests the Top 10 Reality Shows Kate Gosselin Should Tackle Next.
- Hollyscoop decries the Top 10 Most Overexposed Reality Stars.
- TVGuide.com explores The Secret Lives of Television Characters.
- Inside TV applauds TV’s Sexiest Chefs.
- The TV Addict cites the Top 5 Networks In Desperate Need Of A Name Change.
- The Telefile points out Lessons "Mad Men" Can Learn from the Final Season of "Lost."
- BuddyTV cheers for the Most Anticipated TV Kisses.
- Mania praises the Top 10 Best Cliffhanging TV Season Finales.
- Inside TV catches up with the "Wings" Cast: Where Are They Now?
- The Telefile comes up with New Emmy Categories for Modern Television.
- Fresh off its Madonna-themed episode, "Glee" is considering an episode devoted to Britney Spears and maybe have J-Lo appear.
- This week's reality police blotter: Russell Hantz from "Survivor" was arrested Thursday morning.
- Comedy Central censored the most recent episode of "South Park."
- PBS' "Independent Lens" launched an online game, Garbage Dreams, allowing users to build their own eco-empire!
- With Betty White hosting SNL on Saturday, May 8, here's a fun video homage to her career:
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.
