Rapid Recaps & TV Web-bits From Last Week (Aug 22 - Aug 28, 2010)
Abe Fried-Tanzer - August 29, 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
True Blood "I Smell a Rat" (8/22/10) | ||||
Eric prepares for the likelihood that he will meet the true death as Russell’s wrath rains down on him and debates whether to use or protect Sookie in the ensuing battle. Bill tells Sookie that she is a fairy. Russell’s actions prompt a new wave of anti-vampire violence. Hoyt professes his love for Jessica. Jason struggles with helping Tara and keeping his secret about Eggs.
Next new episode: Sunday, August 29, 2010 at 9pm on HBO. |
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Hung – "Third Base or the Rash" (8/22/10) |
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Ray is asked to play in an alumni baseball game and sustains an injury before the game after he runs into Claire at a diner and then stops by her place. When Mike asks Frances to sponsor his team, she becomes uncomfortable and breaks off their relationship. Tanya panics when she realizes that her operation has gotten way out of control. Ronnie is not pleased when he finds out about Jessica’s rash.
Next new episode: Sunday, August 29, 2010 at 10pm on HBO. |
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Entourage – "Sniff Sniff, Gang Bang" (8/22/10) |
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While trying to be kind to his employees to avoid any legal woes, Ari loses his cool when Dana tells him that the studio wants Vince to take a drug test. Vince and Sasha fight when Sasha expresses her intention to make another porn film. Turtle tries to find his own funding for the tequila. The studio is on board with Billy’s new show, but Drama isn’t. Eric becomes furious when he learns that Scott did coke with Vince.
Next new episode: Sunday, August 29, 2010 at 10:30pm on HBO. |
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Burn Notice –"Guilty as Charged" (8/26/10) |
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Michael is approached by a prominent defense lawyer whose five-year-old daughter has been kidnapped by a man who demands an innocent verdict for his imprisoned brother. To get the girl back, Michael stages a prison break to trick the captors. Fiona and Madeleine try to talk to Jesse, who refuses to help Michael with his Barrett meet. The operation goes terribly sour, and Michael is seriously injured.
Next new episode: Thursday, November 11, 2010 at 9pm on USA. |
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Royal Pains – "Open Up Your Yenta Mouth and Say Ah" (8/26/2010) |
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Hank meets a mysterious, flirtatious woman who he treats for curious symptoms that might amount to a rare disease. Divya is troubled by the feelings she has while treating and following up with Adam. Hank treats an ailing Marissa when she arrives in the Hamptons. Paige tells Evan she wants to meet his father. Hank and Evan learn why Eddie is really in town.
Next new episode: Not until 2011. |
TV Web-bits From Last Week
- Trying to figure out what new Fall TV show to watch?
- The TV Addict prepares for the Top Five New Fall Shows We’re Really Really Excited For.
- Fused TV previews the Top Five TV Premieres to Get Energized About.
- The Telefile braces for the 10 Worst New Shows of the Fall.
- TV Squad investigates why there is No MODERN FAMILY or GLEE Among New Fall Shows.
- IndyStar.com picks out this year's stars in its New Fall TV Shows: We Explain the Best.
- TV.com selects 10 New Fall TV Shows to Watch.
- Screen Junkies offers Fall TV Tips: The Sitcoms About Couples.
- Crave Online provides a full buffet of thought in its Fall 2010 TV Preview.
- 411mania.com listens to the Top Ten TV Theme Songs.
- TV Squad hails Nine Awesome TV Taxi Drivers.
- New Music compiles the Top 10 TV Soundtracks.
- The TV Addict tackles the Top Five Most Dysfunctional Couples Currently on the Airwaves.
- TV Squad remembers Oops! Most Embarrassing Emmys Moments.
- Flavorwire braves TV’s Top 10 Most Epic Drug Trips.
- Rose Coloured lists her Top 10 Favourite TV Sitcoms.
- TV Squad sobs at the 10 Saddest Reality Shows, From TRUE LIFE to ANIMAL HOARDERS.
- The Hollywood Reporter presents Homer Simpson's Top 10 Tips for a Perfect Emmy Night.
- Conan has a new website for his show.
- And, because there's always room for more Betty White hype, here's her promo for COMMUNITY:
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 on his personal movie and TV blogs.