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'Hannibal' Review: "Trou Normand"

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 24 May 2013 05:24:27 +0000

‘Hannibal’ serves up another course with its ninth episode of the series, “Trou Normand,” as Jack and Will's pursuit of a gruesomely artful killer (Lance Henriksen) takes an increasing toll on Will's psyche, while Abigail Hobbs (Kacey Rohl)'s decision to write a tell-all book threatens the relationship between she, Hannibal and Will.

Last week’s ‘Hannibal’ episode “Fromage” saw Will struggling both with the nature of his work and his relationship with Alana, while Hannibal confronted a fellow killer on his sloppy technique, so how does the ninth course of ‘Hannibal’ taste?

Read on for your in-depth recap of everything you need to know about ‘Hannibal’s latest episode, “Trou Normand!”

'Anger Management' Review: "Charlie, Kate and Jen Get Romantic"

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 24 May 2013 03:37:11 +0000

‘Anger Management’ continues on its 90-episode, two-year run with its 29th overall episode “Charlie, Kate and Jen Get Romantic,” as Martin plays matchmaker with Charlie and Jen, confusing Kate, while Nolan helps Ed cope with his anger issues.

Last week’s episode “Charlie and the Break-Up Coach” saw Charlie inadvertently advising Jen to become Patrick’s life coach, while Lacey attempted to help Charlie’s father Martin make his ex jealous, so what will the latest episode bring? Are there more laughs to be had in the twenty-ninth half-hour of ‘Anger Management,’ or does it fail miserably?

Read on for your in-depth recap of everything you need to know about ‘Anger Management’ episode 29, “Charlie, Kate and Jen Get Romantic!"

'Modern Family' Season Finale Review: "Goodnight, Gracie"

Britt Hayes — Thu, 23 May 2013 01:58:57 +0000

The latest season of ‘Modern Family‘ isn’t the only thing that comes to an end tonight — Phil’s mother passes away, bringing everyone together for a funeral in the finale. ‘Modern Family’ pulls off quite the feat tonight in “Goodnight, Gracie”: though we never knew Phil’s mom, the show manages to stir up the same [...]

'Grimm' Season Finale Review: "Goodnight, Sweet Grimm"

Damon Houx — Wed, 22 May 2013 06:50:34 +0000

'Grimm' closes out its rather enjoyable second season tonight, and in doing so finally resolves one of the big plot points of the season 2 (Juliette's amnesia and her knowledge of Nick's status as a Grimm), while also setting up the stakes for Season 3 in the most action-packed episode of the year.

'Mad Men' Review: "The Crash"

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Mon, 20 May 2013 07:39:59 +0000

‘Mad Men’ season 6 pitches its eighth episode of the season, “The Crash,” as Don deliriously struggles with a Chevy ad campaign, while Sally finds an unexpected visitor at Don's apartment.

Last week’s ‘Mad Men’ episode “Man With a Plan” saw the merging agencies creating a bit of friction, while Don and Sylvia’s affair reached a breaking point, and Pete found himself burdened with his sick mother’s care, so what will the newest episode bring?

Read on for your in-depth recap of everything you need to know about ‘Mad Men’ season 6 episode 8, “The Crash”!

'Game of Thrones' Review: "Second Sons"

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Mon, 20 May 2013 05:37:36 +0000

‘Game of Thrones’ season 3 conjures its eighth episode of the season “Second Sons,” as Tyrion faces his upcoming wedding, while Daenerys makes a dangerous new ally and Stannis Baratheon attempts to make peace with his subordinates..

Last week’s ‘Game of Thrones’ episode “The Bear and the Maiden Fair” saw Tyrion attempting to placate Shae for his betrothal to Sansa, while Jon and Ygritte bonded south of the wall, Daenerys arrived at Yunkai and Jaime took action to protect Brienne from her captors, so what will the newest episode bring?

Read on for your in-depth recap of everything you need to know about ‘Game of Thrones’ season 3, episode 8, “Second Sons!”

'Saturday Night Live' Review: "Ben Affleck"

Britt Hayes — Sun, 19 May 2013 14:15:59 +0000

Ben Affleck returns to host 'SNL' for the season finale, and we sadly say goodbye to Bill Hader and Fred Armisen. Can Affleck help us get through this bittersweet episode? Read on to find out!

'Da Vinci's Demons' Review: "The Devil"

Damon Houx — Sat, 18 May 2013 02:00:48 +0000

‘Da Vinci’s Demons’ ups the stakes with the latest episode by bringing in Dracula to its fictional (but historically set) world, as Leonardo must free a man from the famed vampire. That’s a pretty good hook for an episode, and tonight’s ‘Demons’ is one of the best so far.

'The Office' Series Finale Review: "Finale"

Damon Houx — Fri, 17 May 2013 06:47:48 +0000

Tonight offered the finale of 'The Office,' and at this moment -- considering most people complained that the show should have ended a couple years ago -- it's worth pointing out that most great network shows overstay their welcome. It's easy to pine over one-season wonders like 'Freaks and Geeks' and 'Firefly,' but part of what makes them great is they never had the chance to get bad. Whereas there are definitely bad episodes (and sometimes seasons) of all-timers like 'Seinfeld' and 'The Simpsons.'

The last couple seasons of 'The Office' may have tarnished its reputation, but it was once one of the best sitcoms on television. The finale reminds us why.

'Anger Management' Review: "Charlie and the Break-Up Coach"

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 17 May 2013 06:06:58 +0000

‘Anger Management’ continues on its 90-episode, two-year run with its 28th overall episode “Charlie and the Break-Up Coach,” as Charlie inadvertently advises Jen to become Patrick's life coach, while Lacey attempts to help Charlie's father Martin make his ex jealous.

Last week’s episode “Charlie Lets Kate Take Charge” saw Charlie take to coaching a high school baseball team with his competitive father, while Kate took over Charlie’s therapy group to mixed results, so what will the latest episode bring? Are there more laughs to be had in the twenty-eighth half-hour of ‘Anger Management,’ or does it fail miserably?

Read on for your in-depth recap of everything you need to know about ‘Anger Management’ episode 28, “Charlie and the Break-Up Coach!”

'Hannibal' Review: "Fromage"

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 17 May 2013 04:26:12 +0000

‘Hannibal’ serves up another course with its seventh (technically eighth) episode of the series, “Fromage,” as Will struggles both with the nature of his work and his relationship with Alana, while Hannibal confronts a fellow killer on his sloppy technique.

Last week’s ‘Hannibal’ episode “Sorbet” saw Will and Jack continue to hunt for the Chesapeake Ripper, finding instead a copycat organ thief, while Hannibal prepared a dinner party and spent time with his own therapist (‘The X-Files‘ Gillian Anderson), so how does the eighth course of ‘Hannibal’ taste?

Read on for your in-depth recap of everything you need to know about ‘Hannibal’s latest episode, “Fromage!”

'Supernatural' Season Finale Review: "Sacrifice"

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 16 May 2013 06:04:13 +0000

‘Supernatural’ season 8 scares up its twenty-third and final episode of the season in “Sacrifice,” as Sam and Dean seek to cure Crowley as the final trial to close the gates of Hell, while Castiel discovers that Metatron (Curtis Armstrong) may have an endgame all his own.

Previous ‘Supernatural’ episode “Clip Show” saw Sam and Dean investigating exorcisms in preparation for the third trial, as Crowley dug through Winchester history and Castiel considered a deadly proposal from Metatron, so what does the final season 8 episode bring? Do the Winchesters finally succeed in ridding the world of Crowley and his fellow demons?

Read on for your in-depth recap of everything you need to know about ‘Supernatural’ season 8 finale, “Sacrifice!”

'Arrow' Season Finale Review: "Sacrifice"

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 16 May 2013 02:34:24 +0000

‘Arrow’ lets loose its last episode with its twenty-third and final outing of the season “Sacrifice,” as Oliver desperately tries to thwart Malcolm Merlyn (John Barrowman)'s plans to destroy the Glades, while Tommy decides between his friend and his father amid Tommy's memories of fighting Edward Fyers.

Previous ‘Arrow’ episode “Darkness on the Edge of Town” saw Oliver investigating both Malcolm Merlyn and his mother’s involvement in the Undertaking, while Thea and Roy (Colton Haynes) attempted to get close to the vigilante, and Edward Fyers revealed his past island plans. So, what does the twenty-third episode of ‘Arrow’ bring? Does the finale hit the same bulls-eye as the first 22 installments?

Read on for your in-depth recap of everything you need to know about ‘Arrow’s first season finale, “Sacrifice!”

'Modern Family' Review: "Games People Play"

Britt Hayes — Thu, 16 May 2013 01:57:29 +0000

It’s the penultimate episode of ‘Modern Family,’ and this week brings out a lot of fussing over a little fun. Phil has bought an RV to take his family on a trip over the summer, but Claire thinks she knows best (as usual) and is determined to prove that he’ll regret his purchase once the [...]

'Grimm' Review: "The Walking Dead"

Damon Houx — Wed, 15 May 2013 06:26:13 +0000

Tonight's 'Grimm' is the penultimate episode of season 2, which is finally wrapping up what happened in the cliffhanger at the end of the first season. Juliette seems to have most of her memory back, and seems to know what a Grimm is. Tonight, she finds out about wesen.

'How I Met Your Mother' Season Finale Review: "Something New"

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 14 May 2013 02:18:01 +0000

‘How I Met Your Mother’ season 8 reveals its twenty-fourth and final episode of the penultimate season “Something New,” as Ted confesses his wedding discomfort to Lily, while Marshall receives an offer and Barney and Robin face off against an obnoxious couple (‘Happy Endings‘ star Casey Wilson and ‘Key & Peele‘s Keegan-Michael Key), leading up to one major reveal.

Last week’s ‘How I Met Your Mother’ episode “Something New” saw Robin dig up a past memento from Central Park, while Ted helped Marshall and Lily pack, and Barney bonded with Robin Sr. ('Twin Peaks' Ray Wise) over laser tag, so what did tonight’s finale bring? With the big reveal out of the bag, how will the final season play out next year?

Read on for your in-depth recap of everything you need to know about ‘How I Met Your Mother’ season 8 finale, “Something New!”

'Mad Men' Review: "Man with a Plan"

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Mon, 13 May 2013 12:55:40 +0000

‘Mad Men’ season 6 pitches its seventh episode of the season, “Man with a Plan,” as the merging agencies create a bit of friction, while Don and Sylvia's affair reaches a breaking point, and Pete finds himself burdened with his sick mother's care.

Last week’s ‘Mad Men’ episode “For Immediate Release” saw Don’s outburst at a Jaguar client giving way to a bold new future for SDCP, while Pete awkwardly ran into his father-in-law at a brothel, so what will the newest episode bring?

Read on for your in-depth recap of everything you need to know about ‘Mad Men’ season 6 episode 7, “Man with a Plan”!

'Game of Thrones' Review: "The Bear and the Maiden Fair"

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Mon, 13 May 2013 12:46:08 +0000

‘Game of Thrones’ season 3 conjures its seventh episode of the season “The Bear and the Maiden Fair,” as Tyrion attempts to placate Shae for his betrothal to Sansa, while Jon and Ygritte bond south of the wall, Daenerys arrives at Yunkai and Jaime takes action to protect Brienne from her captors.

Last week’s ‘Game of Thrones’ episode “The Climb” saw Jon Snow and the Wildlings begin their dangerous ascent of the wall, Melisandre visit the Brotherhood Without Banners, and Tyrion breaking bad news to Sansa, so what will the newest episode bring?

Read on for your in-depth recap of everything you need to know about ‘Game of Thrones’ season 3, episode 7, “The Bear and the Maiden Fair!”

'Saturday Night Live' Review: "Kristen Wiig"

Britt Hayes — Sun, 12 May 2013 14:24:40 +0000

Former cast member Kristen Wiig returns to the ‘SNL‘ stage tonight for the first time since her departure last year. But can she live up to the hype? Read on for our review of tonight’s episode. C-SPAN Benghazi Hearings Bill Hader, Kenan Thompson, and Taran Killam lead the oversight committee hearings in regards to the [...]

'Da Vinci's Demons' Review: "The Tower"

Damon Houx — Sat, 11 May 2013 02:45:07 +0000

Starz's 'Da Vinci's Demons' has delivered the action and sex we'd expect from this sort of cable show, but as we move into the back half of the first season, we're hoping tonight's episode "The Tower" starts to put the pieces in place for the finale. Will Leonard Da Vinci go to the new world? Will Lucrezia get caught as the spy? We shall see.

'Anger Management' Review: "Charlie Lets Kate Take Charge"

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 10 May 2013 06:00:36 +0000

‘Anger Management’ continues on its 90-episode, two-year run with its 27th overall episode “Charlie Lets Kate Take Charge,” as Charlie takes to coaching a high school baseball team with his competitive father, while Kate takes over Charlie's therapy group to mixed results.

Last week’s episode “Charlie and Kate's Dirty Pictures” saw Charlie task Nolan with uncovering information about Kate’s apparent infidelity, while Lacey adjusted to her new prison lifestyle, so what will the latest episode bring? Are there more laughs to be had in the twenty-seventh half-hour of ‘Anger Management,’ or does it strike out?

Read on for your in-depth recap of everything you need to know about ‘Anger Management’ episode 27, “Charlie Lets Kate Take Charge!”

'The Office' Review: "A.A.R.M."

Damon Houx — Fri, 10 May 2013 05:43:59 +0000

So this is it. This is the penultimate episode of 'The Office.' Will Pam and Jim break up? Will Jim keep working at Dundler-Mifflin, or is there a compromise he can find with his wife? Will Brian the boom guy show up and make out with Pam? Will Dwight and Angela get together? So many questions. And at least one answer.

'Hannibal' Review: "Sorbet"

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 10 May 2013 04:32:42 +0000

‘Hannibal’ serves up another course with its sixth (technically seventh) episode of the series “Sorbet,” as Will and Jack continue to hunt for the Chesapeake Ripper, finding instead a copycat organ thief, while Hannibal prepares a dinner party and spends time with his own therapist ('The X-Files' Gillian Anderson).

Last week’s ‘Hannibal’ episode “Entrée” saw incarcerated killer Dr. Abel Gideon (Eddie Izzard) suddenly take credit for the Chesapeake Ripper murders, while Jack found himself haunted by the memory of trainee Miriam Lass (‘Veep‘s Anna Chlumsky), lost to the killer, so how does the seventh course of ‘Hannibal’ taste?

Read on for your in-depth recap of everything you need to know about ‘Hannibal’s latest episode, “Sorbet!”

'Community' Review: "Advanced Introduction to Finality"

Britt Hayes — Fri, 10 May 2013 03:19:22 +0000

It’s the ‘Community‘ season (series?) finale, which means it’s time to say goodbye to Jeff for now as he finally achieves his goal of becoming a lawyer again. “Introduction to Finality” works as both a season and series finale in a rather safe way — Jeff is graduating, but he makes sure to point out [...]

'The Killing' Season 3: New Trailer and Behind-The-Scenes Look Previews "Darker" World

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 09 May 2013 19:39:24 +0000

While all the broadcast networks ready their major announcements, we haven't forgotten about AMC's June 2 premiere of 'The Killing' season 3, bringing to light an all-new case that reunites Detectives Holder and Linden in search of a dark underworld of missing children and Death Row inmates. The latest look at the new season's darker and more disturbing Seattle landscape has arrived, so get the inside scoop on 'The Killing' season 3 right here!

'Supernatural' Review: "Clip Show"

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 09 May 2013 05:03:59 +0000

‘Supernatural’ season 8 scares up its twenty-second and penultimate episode of the season in “Clip Show,” as Sam and Dean investigate exorcisms in preparation for the third trial, while Crowley digs through Winchester history and Castiel considers a deadly proposal from Metatron (Curtis Armstrong).

Previous ‘Supernatural’ episode “The Great Escapist” saw Sam and Dean first encounter the angel Metatron in their effort to pick up where Kevin Tran left off, while Castiel found himself on the run from both angels and demons alike, so what does the latest season 8 episode bring? Will the Winchesters finally be able to rid the world of Crowley and his fellow demons?

Read on for your in-depth recap of everything you need to know about ‘Supernatural’ season 8 episode 22, “Clip Show!”

'Arrow' Review: "Darkness On the Edge of Town"

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 09 May 2013 02:36:22 +0000

‘Arrow’ lets loose another episode with its twenty-second and penultimate outing of the season “Darkness On the Edge of Town,” as Oliver investigates both Malcolm Merlyn (John Barrowman) and his mother's involvement in the Undertaking, while Thea and Roy (Colton Haynes) attempt to get close to the vigilante, and Edward Fyers reveals his past island plans.

Previous ‘Arrow’ episode “The Undertaking” saw Oliver working with Felicity to rescue the captive Walter, while flashbacks to the past reveal the mysterious Undertaking and Malcolm Merlyn’s diabolical plans. So, what does the twenty-second episode of ‘Arrow’ bring? Does it hit the same bulls-eye as the first 21 installments?

Read on for your in-depth recap of everything you need to know about ‘Arrow’s latest episode, “Darkness On the Edge of Town!”

'Modern Family' Review: "My Hero"

Britt Hayes — Thu, 09 May 2013 01:50:38 +0000

On tonight’s new episode of ‘Modern Family,’ Mitch’s ex-boyfriend pops in and the entire family takes a trip to the skating rink, where they all learn a thing or two about swallowing their pride. Mitch and Cam run into Mitch’s ex-boyfriend Teddy, who invites them to a roller skating fundraiser event — but they aren’t [...]

'Grimm' Review: "Kiss of the Muse"

Damon Houx — Wed, 08 May 2013 06:40:38 +0000

Season 2 of 'Grimm' is winding down, and so a lot of the season-long issues are finally being resolved. Juliette's memory is coming back, the key may actually mean and lead to something, Wu might get more to do every episode or so, etc. etc. Tonight's episode "Kiss of the Muse" brings in guest star Nora Zehetner (co-star of 'Brick') and it looks like it might wrap up some of this Juliette/coma stuff. At least, we can hope.

'How I Met Your Mother' Review: "Something Old"

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 07 May 2013 01:25:42 +0000

‘How I Met Your Mother’ season 8 digs up its twenty-third episode of the penultimate season “Something Old,” as Robin digs up a past memento from Central Park, while Ted helps Marshall and Lily pack, and Barney bonds with Robin Sr. over laser tag..

Last week’s ‘How I Met Your Mother’ episode “The Bro Mitzvah” saw Barney’s surprise bachelor party underwhelming him, while Robin found herself stuck at dinner with Barney’s mother (‘American Horror Story’s Frances Conroy), before both situations quickly get out of hand, so what did tonight’s all-new episode bring? Are we any closer to learning how the final years for Ted, Robin, Barney, Marshall and Lily play out?

Read on for your in-depth recap of everything you need to know about ‘How I Met Your Mother’ season 8's penultimate episode, “Something Old!”