Rapid Recaps & TV Web-bits From Last Week (Oct 24 - Oct 30, 2010)
Abe Fried-Tanzer - October 31, 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 – "First Blood" (10/24/10) | ||||
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Dexter investigates the people Lumen suspects of having abused her, and is very disturbed when he nearly kills an innocent man. Batista suspects Laguerta is having an affair. Quinn tells his coworkers he’s taking vacation time and continues to pursue Dexter. Deb visits a tattoo artist to learn more about the killers. At Dexter’s urging, Lumen heads to the airport to leave Miami.
Next new episode: Sunday, Octber 31, 2010 at 9pm ET/PT on Showtime. |
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Chuck – "Chuck Versus the Aisle of Terror" (10/25/10) |
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Chuck receives a call from his mother, who tells him that she is actually working against Volkoff and his organization and asks for his help in handing over a dangerous toxin to the CIA. Unsure of whether or not to trust her, Sarah and Casey do more digging. Big Mike recommends that Morgan delegate the task of decorating the Buy More for Halloween to Jeff and Lester.
Next new episode: Monday, November 1, 2010 at 8pm ET/PT on NBC. |
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Hawaii Five-0 – "Ko'olauloa" (10/25/10) |
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Ian Adams, a surfing mentor of Kona’s, is shot and killed while riding the waves, and she expresses a personal interest in finding his killer. Since Ian was very wealthy, the list of suspects is extremely long. Steve and Danny track two ex-convicts with potential links to the victim, while Kona wonders whether a former friend and fellow surfer should be considered a suspect.
Next new episode: Monday, November 1, 2010 at 10pm ET/PT on CBS. |
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Glee – "The Rocky Horror Glee Show" (10/26/10) |
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When Emma tells Will that she went to go see The Rocky Horror Picture Show, he decides that the glee club should perform the show and asks Emma to be costume designer. Sue is approached by television executives to research and host an exposé about the spread of liberal agendas in high school. Will clashes with Carl when he spends time with Emma, and Finn is embarrassed to perform shirtless.
Next new episode: Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at 8pm ET/PT on FOX. |
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No Ordinary Family "No Ordinary Quake" (10/26/10) |
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George urges Jim to ask Stephanie to use her powers to help him gain access to video footage that reveals the identity of a villain with the ability to cause minor earthquakes. Daphne runs into her friend and a teacher at a coffee shop and hears their thoughts, which seemingly confirm her suspicion that they are having an affair. JJ panics when his parents ask him for a urine sample to see if he has powers.
Next new episode: Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at 8pm ET/PT on ABC. |
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Sons of Anarchy – "Lochan Mor" (10/26/10) |
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Almost immediately after their arrival in Belfast, SAMCRO is stopped and arrested by police officers on the take. Gemma refuses to let it happen on her watch and breaks her boys out. Gemma comes face to face with Maureen, while Father Kellan tells Jax what we wants in exchange for Abel. Hale uses Darby to try to oust an ally of SAMCRO and turns to another source when he proves unwilling to carry out his threats.
Next new episode: Tuesday, November 2, 2010 at 10pm ET/PT on FX. |
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Undercovers – "Xerxes" (10/27/10) |
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Steven, Samantha, and Bill travel to Italy to track down a weapons dealer named Xerxes. Samantha assumes an old cover and is accompanied by her cover husband, a cocky agent named Clive. Steven gets upset when Clive starts telling Samantha about his past and she doesn’t stop him. Hoyt develops a crush on Clive’s assistant, a woman named Tessa, and consults Steven for romantic advice.
Next new episode: Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at 8pm ET/PT on NBC. |
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Modern Family – "Halloween" (10/27/10) |
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Mitchell wears a Spider-Man costume to work, only to discover that those who do dress up are ridiculed and despised by the rest of the employees, and he struggles to find a way to get out of his costume. Gloria confronts Jay about mocking her accent. Claire tries to put together the perfect reception for trick or treating kids with the help of her family for her favorite holiday and encounters some resistance.
Next new episode: Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at 9pm ET/PT on ABC. |
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30 Rock – no new episode last week |
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Last week's episode was a repeat.
Next new episode: Thursday, November 4, 2010 at 8:30pm ET/PT on NBC. |
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The Office – "Costume Contest" (10/28/10) |
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Michael gets upset when he finds out that Darryl went over his head with an idea to Gabe that got approved by corporate. Pam runs a costume contest where the winner gets a coupon book full of great deals, prompting criticism from Oscar and surprising effort from Angela. Jim and Pam become obsessed with finding out why Danny didn’t call Pam back four years earlier.
Next new episode: Thursday, November 4, 2010 at 9pm ET/PT on NBC. |
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TV Web-bits From Last Week
- Fangoria Frightfest praises the Top 10 Greatest Horror TV Shows.
- The Telefile evaluates the Top 10 Scariest Characters on TV 2010.
- TV Squad shivers at Six Terrifying TV Shows to Keep You Up at Night and cowers at the Scariest TV Monsters of All Time (That Actually Scare Us).
- The TV Addict prepares for the Top Five TV Related Events We’re Counting Down To!
- The Telefile already has ideas for GLEE: The Movie Musicals They Should Tackle Next.
- Crave Online recognizes the Top 10 Cable Series.
- Whowhatwherewhenwhy ranks the Top 10 Best Medical Shows on TV.
- TV Squad tracks down the SCRUBS Cast: Where Are They Now?
- Lunki and Sika rates the Top 10 Favorite TV Shows Older Than Me.
- Mama Pop toasts the Top Five Reality TV Couples.
- TV Squad celebrates Mother-in-Law Day by asking Who’s Your Favorite TV MIL?
- A few news-tweets from the TV Tango Twitter Feed over the past week:
- Sat (10/30): RIP Denise Borino-Quinn, who played Ginny "Sack" Sacramoni the fat wife of Johnny Sacramoni on THE SOPRANOS died today from cancer at age 46
- Fri (10/29): The SKATING WITH THE STARS all-star cast will be revealed on-air during the live “Dancing with the Stars" results show, Tues. Nov. 2 (8-9PM)
- Fri (10/29): Spike's new scripted pilots: THUNDERBALLS comedy -3 friends on beer league bowling team. POWERBALL comedy- loser who wins Powerball lottery
- Thu (10/28): ABC Family casts Lea Thompson, Constance Marie and newcomer Katie Leclerc in SWITCHED AT BIRTH pilot that is currently in pre-production.
- Thu (10/28): Eric McCormack takes lead role in TNT’s pilot, PERCEPTION. Plays Dr. Geoffrey Pierce an eccentric neuroscientist who helps feds solve cases.
- Thu (10/28): We mourn the loss of James MacArthur who played Detective Dan "Danno" Williams on the original HAWAII FIVE-O who died today at the age of 72
- Thu (10/28): HBO drama series BIG LOVE will return for its fifth and final season Sunday, Jan. 16, 2011. About series: http://bit.ly/bPj68Y
- Thu (10/28): CBS premieres LIVE TO DANCE with Paula Abdul with two hour episode, Tues, Jan. 4 (8pm). Moves to regular time period on Wed (8p) on Jan. 5.
- Thu (10/28): SNL new shows Nov.13 w/ Scarlett Johansson, musical guest Arcade Fire. Nov. 20 w/ Anne Hathaway, musical guest Florence and The Machine.
- Wed (10/27): Syfy cancels CAPRICA midseason and removes from schedule. Final 5 episodes of season will be re-scheduled to air in first quarter of 2011
- Wed (10/27): HBO has renewed BORED TO DEATH and EASTBOUND & DOWN for a third season.
- Wed (10/27): TLC Premieres KATE PLUS EIGHT: ALASKA, HERE WE COME and WILLIAM & KATE: A ROYAL LOVE STORY Nov. 7th. Sorry have no interest in either Kate
- Wed (10/27): Justin Bieber, Katy Perry and Ke$ha to perform at the 2010 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS to be broadcast live Sun. Nov. 21 at 8pm (ET/PT) on ABC
- Wed (10/27): Check out this innovative and funny web series VAMPIRE MOB w/ John Colella, Reamy Hall, Marcia Wallace, Kirsten Vangsness VampireMob.com
- Wed (10/27): TMC premieres 7-part documentary series, MOGULS & MOVIE STARS: A HISTORY OF HOLLYWOOD Nov.1 at 8pm. History of the American movie industry.
- Tue (10/26): CBS cuts MEDIUM'S order to 13 episodes. The low rated series not likely to return next season but has not yet been officially canceled.
- Tue (10/26): E! True Hollywood Story, ADAM LAMBERT set to premiere November 21st at 9:00 PM, ET/PT. He shares his journey to stardom in his own words
- Tue (10/26): CMA AWARDS presenters: Luke Bryan, Easton Corbin, Tim McGraw, Jerrod Niemann, Kellie. Pickler, LeAnn Rimes, Darius Rucker, Chris Young
- Tue (10/26): A&E moves premiere date of its new real-life series STRANGE DAYS WITH BOB SAGET to Nov. 30 at 10PM
- Tue (10/26): ABC has canceled the Maura Tierney,Rob Morrow, legal drama THE WHOLE TRUTH. For now it will continue to air episodes on Wednesday night.
- Tue (10/26): Bravo orders (10 eps) GOING PLATINUM competition series w/ aspiring singer-songwriters. Jewel to host, Kara DioGuardi head judge. Debut 2011
- Mon (10/25): FX gives 13-epsiode order to the comedy series WILFRED starring Elijah Wood and Jason Gann.
- Mon (10/25): ABC gives full season order to BETTER WITH YOU and NO ORDINARY FAMILY. Additional episodes ordered for DETROIT 1-8-7 and BROTHERS & SISTERS
- Mon (10/25): To mark 50th anniv of Hope Diamond donation to Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Ch. premieres MYSTERY OF THE HOPE DIAMOND 11/21 at 8p.
- Mon (10/25): SHOWTIME has launched the second season of its animated webisode series DEXTER EARLY CUTS: DARK ECHO. Watch: http://bit.ly/94Fa1r
- Celebrate Halloween with GHOST HUNTERS LIVE, tonight at 7pm on Syfy, for the complete six-hour event. Check out the preview
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.
