Rapid Recaps & TV Web-bits From Last Week (Oct 10 - Oct 16, 2010)
Abe Fried-Tanzer - October 17, 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
| Dexter – “Practically Perfect” (10/10/10) | ||||
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Dexter sets the perfect trap for Boyd but finds himself unprepared (and unconscious) when the animal control worker fires a tranquilizer dart at him right before he passes out, resulting in their both being picked up by an ambulance. Dexter's revenge uncovers a wholly unexpected new problem. Laguerta learns that Batista may be under investigation, and Dexter hires a nanny.
Next new episode: Sunday, Octber 17, 2010 at 9pm ET/PT on Showtime. |
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Chuck – “Chuck Versus the Coup D’Etat” (10/11/10) |
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Chuck and Sarah protect the Generalissimo when his wife shows herself to be a threat, and Casey reluctantly provides assistance since he is the only man the Generalissimo trusts. Morgan agonizes over whether to pursue a romantic relationship with Alex and face certain deadly consequences from Casey. Chuck and Sarah use their relationship issues to diffuse international tensions.
Next new episode: Monday, October 18, 2010 at 8pm ET/PT on NBC. |
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Hawaii Five-0 – “Lanakila” (10/11/10) |
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A dangerous convict stages an escape from prison, and the team mobilizes to find out what his motive was for breaking out and where he's headed on the outside. When he attacks a couple and takes the husband hostage, the team must figure out which spouse he's connected to and what the link is between them. Steve also deals with the timely arrival of his troublesome sister, Mary Ann.
Next new episode: Monday, October 18, 2010 at 10pm ET/PT on CBS. |
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Glee – “Duets” (10/12/10) |
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In order to foster partnership, Will assigns the glee club members to pair up and do duets, with the winning duo earning a free meal at a popular local restaurant. Kurt lusts after new arrival Sam but ultimately decides to perform alone. Sam pairs up with a reluctant Quinn, Santana teams up with Mercedes, Brittany joins forces with Artie, and Tina and Mike perform their own number. Finn and Rachel hatch a plan to throw the contest.
Next new episode: Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at 8pm ET/PT on FOX. |
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No Ordinary Family – “No Ordinary Ring” (10/12/10) |
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Robbers hit a wedding attended by the Powell family, and Jim doesn't act for fear of bystanders getting hurt. When Stephanie's wedding ring is taken, Jim works with George to hunt down the bad guys and hits a few stumbling blocks. Daphne reads her friend's mind too closely, and J.J. asks for her help with a girl. When Stephanie learns that her blood is being tested, she and Katie act to prevent a dangerous revelation.
Next new episode: Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at 8pm ET/PT on ABC. |
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Sons of Anarchy – “The Push” (10/12/10) |
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Stahl gets the bail hearing postponed and feeds Gemma testimony through Jax, pointing to her partner as the killer rather than herself. Jax asks for Tara's help selling prescription drugs, and when Darby spies the transaction and reports it, Jax attacks Tara as being untrustworthy. Clay makes peace with the Mayans while Tig unleashes his anger towards prospective transfer Kozik.
Next new episode: Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at 10pm ET/PT on FX. |
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Undercovers – “Jailbreak” (10/13/10) |
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When an Irish convict breaks out of prison, Steven, Samantha, Leo, and Bill put on their best Irish accents and trail him to find a missing CIA hard drive. Steven and Samantha are annoyed by Leo babysitting them and set out to prove their field-readiness. Lizzy asks Samantha for a loan, which she considers despite Steven's misgivings. Samantha wonders whether to tell Steven about her actions during their time apart.
Next new episode: Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at 8pm ET/PT on NBC. |
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Modern Family – “Strangers on a Treadmill” (10/13/10) |
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Mitchell and Claire determine that they can help each other out by having Claire tell Mitchell that he just isn't pulling off his bike shorts and having Mitchell inform Phil that he's not funny as he prepares to host a realtors dinner. Jay tries to prove to Gloria that he knows his employees when they attend a quinceañera. Haley decides to help her younger sister become popular.
Next new episode: Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at 9pm ET/PT on ABC. |
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30 Rock – “Live Show” (10/14/10) |
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In the first live episode, Liz is distraught because no one remembers her 40th birthday, prompting Jack to plan a last-minute surprise party. Jack vows to give up drinking while Avery is pregnant but has trouble keeping his promise. Tracy decides that it's funny to break character while performing, something which Jenna disagrees with and designs to protest on air.
Next new episode: Thursday, October 21, 2010 at 8:30pm ET/PT on NBC. |
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The Office – “Sex Ed” (10/14/10) |
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Michael thinks he has herpes on his lip, so he calls all of his former lovers, including Donna, Carol, Jan, and Holly. When Holly tells him that he romanticizes his relationships, he tries to fight that notion by talking to the other women from his past. In a desperate attempt to woo Erin back, Andy decides to gather the office together for a poorly-conceived sex education session.
Next new episode: Thursday, October 21, 2010 at 9pm ET/PT on NBC. |
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TV Web-bits From Last Week
- The TV Addict presents the Top 5 Reasons We Can't Wait for Thursday Night TV.
- TV Squad picks out CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM: Larry's Most Outrageous Moments.
- TV Guide spies on 13 TV Characters with Secrets.
- TV Squad conducts a Thought Experiment: 10 Ways TV Would Be Different If the Internet Never Existed.
- Show Tracker marks 10/10/10 with TV's Top 10 Moments of the First 10 Months of 2010.
- TV Squad lists the Top 35 Best SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Skits of All Time.
- The Telefile recommends the Top 10 Shows That Should Do Live Episodes.
- TV Squad shines a light on 30 ROCK and 5 More Shows Accused of Stealing From Other Shows.
- MoviesOnline picks the Top 5 Villains in Modern Television.
- TV Squad celebrates Bosses Day 2010: The Six Worst TV Bosses of All Time.
- TV Squad spotlights Six Favorite TV Actors-Turned-Directors.
- TV Shows reminisces about the Top 5 TV Shows of the 1990s.
- TV Squad tracks down the Cast of ED: Where Are They Now?
- A few news-tweets from the TV Tango Twitter Feed over the past week:
- Sat (Oct 16): Barbara Billingsley, who played the all-time best TV Mom (June Cleaver on LEAVE IT TO BEAVER), dies at 94. TVography: http://bit.ly/cfkjO7
- Sat (Oct 16): Freckleface Strawberry: 1st books, then a musical. Now a TV series? Julianne Moore trademarked Freckleface for "TV series, animated series."
- Fri (Oct 15): Season two of V is set to return on ABC Tuesday Jan. 4, 2011 at 9pm. About series: http://bit.ly/9ZIRwO
- Fri (Oct 15): And now for our cultured followers-PBS Great Performances “Celebración! Gustavo Dudamel and the LA Phil w/ Juan Diego Flórez”
- Fri (Oct 15): From THR: Guests on 1st week of THE TALK are Christie Brinkley (Mon); Jennifer Lopez (Tue); Jamie Lee Curtis, Rick Fox & Cheryl Burke (Fri).
- Thu (Oct 14): ABC in very early development of THE INCREDIBLE HULK, a live-action series of Marvel comic. Previous Hulk 1978 on CBS http://bit.ly/bbyDQZ
- Thu (Oct 14): A&E announced it will launch its new reality series, STRANGE DAYS WITH BOB SAGET with back-to-back episodes on Dec. 1, at 10pm
- Thu (Oct 14): Season four of Disney Channel's WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE set to premiere Nov. 12 (9:45-10:15 p.m., ET/PT) About series: http://bit.ly/buH95I
- Thu (Oct 14): Dig This...Spike TV to premiere new reality series COAL about lives of West Va. coal miners. The 10 episode, 1hr series launches April 2011
- Thu (Oct 14): Discovery has gained exclusive access to Chilean miners for a world premiere special, RESCUED: THE CHILEAN MINE STORY to air on October 28
- Thu (Oct 14): TLC renews SAY YES TO THE DRESS: BIG BLISS for 2nd season orders 12 episodes slated to premiere May 2011. About series: http://bit.ly/brlW1Y
- Wed (Oct 13): HD Net to launch new series NAUGHTY BUT NICE WITH ROB SHUTER on Nov. 6 at 1 pm encore at 7p. Shuter dishes about latest celebrity gossip.
- Wed (Oct 13): CBS announced host and panel of experts for LIVE TO DANCE w/ Paula Abdul. Host: Andrew Günsberg. Experts: Travis Payne, Kimberly Wyatt.
- Wed (Oct 13): On tap for Discovery premiere of BREW MASTERS on Nov.21 at 10p w/ Sam Calagione of Dogfish Head Brewery who travels in search of great suds.
- Wed (Oct 13): E! announces new reality series MARRIED TO ROCK featuring four woman married to famous rock musicians. Premieres Nov. 7 at 10:30PM
- Wed (Oct 13): Sundance Channel will premiere British neo-noir crime epic RED RIDING TRILOGY on 3 consecutive Sunday nights at 10pm beginning on Nov. 28th
- Wed (Oct 13): Katy Perry and Akon will be the musical guests on THE VICTORIA'S SECRET FASHION SHOW, to be broadcast Tuesday, Nov. 30 (10 PM, ) on CBS
- Wed (Oct 13): ABC’s WIPEOUT returns January with new winter edition course complete with ice and snow-Spanker Sleds, Wipeout Ski Lift and Polar Bear Run.
- Tue (Oct 12): History changes title of new series RUSTY NUTS to AMERICAN RESTORATION. Premieres Oct. 25 at 9pm. I vote "Rusty Nuts" new title a yawner.
- Tue (Oct 12): Lifetime orders (20 eps.) unscripted series SERIOUSLY FUNNY KIDS ( title ?), hosted by Heidi Klum for 2011. Kids say the darndest things.
- Tue (Oct 12): Cartoon Network announced the DreamWorks Animation film, HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON, will be coming to the network as a weekly series in 2012
- Tue (Oct 12): The final season of GREEK will premiere Mon. Jan. 3, 2011. About series: http://bit.ly/aY5giw
- Tue (Oct 12): The second season of ABC Family PRETTY LITTLE LIARS premieres Mon. Jan. 3 at 8pm. About series: http://bit.ly/dtxZCo
- Tue (Oct 12): WE tv's series THE LOCATOR with Troy Dunn returns for a 5th season on Nov. 6 at 10pm. About: http://bit.ly/9xR9Wz
- Tue (Oct 12): Andy Richter back w/ Conan on his new TBS late-night show premiering Nov. 8. Richter: "Looking forward to getting out of the house again."
- Mon (Oct 11): Chef Ramsey cooking tip: Put garlic in blender and freeze in ice cube tray. Perfect for use in sauces & stews More tips http://bit.ly/cT3e6o
- Mon (Oct 11): NBC hunts down OUTLAW and kills it. The canceled Jimmy Smits drama will move to Saturday nights at 9pm for the remaining episodes.
- Mon (Oct 11): Fox orders 2 animated comedy series for next season- NAPOLEON DYNAMITE (6 episodes) adaptation of 2004 movie and ALLEN GREGORY (7 episodes)
- Mon (Oct 11): Journalist Laura Ling will host the E! investigative documentary series E! INVESTIGATES. New episodes with Ling premiere in December.
- Sun (Oct 10): BROTHERS & SISTERS star Dave Annable (he plays Justin Walker) is now a married man. The actor wed Odette Yustman today in Ojai, Calif.
- Sun (Oct 10): Walking Dead comic book writer Robert Kirkman wrote the fourth episode of AMC TheWalkingDead which premieres Halloween night.
- Sun (Oct 10): Frank Darabont says THE WALKING DEAD will make BREAKING BAD "look like pussies." thewalkingdead About series: http://bit.ly/dbQFn0
- If you're looking for ghosts and supernatural beings on TV, GHOST LAB returns for season 2 on Tuesday, October 19 at 10pm on Discovery. Check out this clip:
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.
