Thursday September 27 What You Should Watch

Big Night tonight, ABC, CBS premieres.

Last Resort the sub drama on ABC with Scott Speedman and Andre Braugher is getting great reviews.

Grey’s Anatomy is back with the plane crash fallout (pardon the pun).

Scandal starts its second season and answers the question Who is Quinn?

Elementary premieres tonight on CBS, will the Americanized version of Sherlock Holmes measure up.

Last Resort

Episode: Captain

After questioning orders to fire at a foreign country, Capt. Marcus Chaplin and the crew of the world’s most-powerful nuclear submarine find themselves under attack and declared enemies of the United States.

Grey’s Anatomy

Episode: Going, Going, Gone

Following a plane crash, the doctors of Seattle Grace try to cope with loss, adapt to changes and move forward with their lives.

 

Scandal

Episode: White Hat’s Off

Information about Quinn’s real identity and past comes out; a senator facing public disgrace asks Olivia for help; Cyrus and Mellie put President Fitz in a compromising position.

 

The Big Bang Theory

Episode: The Date Night Variable

Raj faces his loneliness when his friends are out on dates; while in space, Wolowitz gets drawn into a fight between Bernadette and his mom.

Elementary

Episode: Pilot

Detective Sherlock Holmes investigates a home invasion that led to murder.

 

Person of Interest

Episode: The Contingency

Reese asks Detectives Carter and Fusco for help finding Finch, who was kidnapped by his nemesis (Amy Acker).

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Thursday September 20th What You Should Watch

Season Premieres tonight, “Up All Night”, “The Office” and “Parks and Recreation” on NBC.

“Glee” is new tonight with its Britney 2.0 episode, the original Britney episode was genius and highlighted the dancing talents of Heather Morris. Will tonight’s episode bring back some of the magic Glee lost last season.

“Grey’s Anatomy” revisits last years plane crash season finale tonight, and “Scandal” is also repeating its season finale.

Glee

Episode: Britney 2.0

Brittany hopes the music of Britney Spears will get her out of a funk; a new friend helps Rachel adjust to life in New York.

Grey’s Anatomy

Episode: Flight

A dangerous situation leaves the doctors fighting to stay alive while trying to save their peers; Ben and Bailey make a decision; Teddy gets a tempting offer; Richard plans a dinner for the residents.

Scandal

Episode: Grant: For the People

Olivia and the team rally when Quinn finds herself in a tragic situation; Cyrus turns to Olivia when an announcement affects Fitz’s presidency.

Up All Night

Episode: Friendships & Partnerships

When Ava’s show is canceled, her friendship with Reagan is tested; Chris decides to go back to work; Reagan hires her brother (Luka Jones) to remodel their bathroom.

The Office

Episode: New Guys

Two new, young employees throw Dwight and Jim off balance; Andy returns from leadership training with a desire for revenge.

 

Parks and Recreation

Episode: Ms. Knope Goes to Washington

Leslie is overwhelmed when she and Andy visit Ben and April in Washington, D.C.; Ron throws a barbecue for the whole staff.

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Thursday 5/10 What You Should Watch

The Vampire Diaries Season Finale is tonight, who will live, who will die, who will be turned, will Elena finally choose.

Big Bang Theory also airs its finale tonight, its the big wedding episode.

Also on tonight, Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal, Touch, Person of Interest and Awake.

The Vampire Diaries

Episode: The Departed

Jeremy makes a life-changing decision in hope of protecting his sister; Stefan and Damon team up for a mission outside of Mystic Falls; Bonnie makes a covert, heartbreaking deal.

The Big Bang Theory

Episode: The Countdown Reflection

The gang tries to help Wolowitz and Bernadette get married before the space launch.

Scandal

Episode: The Trail

As Gideon looks into Amanda’s past, Olivia and Fitz’s start on the campaign trail is revisited.

Grey’s Anatomy

Episode: Migration

The residents choose their future positions; Mark admits to Derek that he still has feelings for Lexie; Arizona encourages her friend to have surgery.

Person of Interest

Episode: No Good Deed

A person of interest winds up in the middle of a dark government conspiracy that Finch is all too familiar with; Reese makes a discovery about Finch’s past.

 

Awake

Episode: Say Hello to My Little Friend

An unusual dream disrupts Britten’s ability to switch realities, and a mysterious man causes him distress; Capt. Harper becomes increasingly concerned over Britten’s erratic behavior.

Thursday 4/26 What You Should Watch

WOW!! So much new stuff tonight, and really good TV to boot.

First up of course, The Vampire Diaries, it’s time for Mystic Falls annual decades dance.

Also new, The Big Bang Theory, Scandal,  Person of Interest, Missing, Grey’s Anatomy and Awake.

The Vampire Diaries

Episode: Do Not Go Gentle

Damon and Meredith (Torrey Devitto) plan their next move; Elena and Bonnie choose their dates for the school dance; Tyler is determined to sweep Caroline off her feet.

Scandal

Episode: Enemy of the State

Olivia and Cyrus get into a heated argument about the Amanda Tanner case; the team helps a dictator who claims his wife and children were kidnapped.

Missing

Episode: Measure of a Man

In order to prove her innocence, Becca must recall details of a traumatic case from the past; Michael tries to protect himself and Oksana.

Grey’s Anatomy

Episode: Moment of Truth

The residents travel to San Francisco for the oral boards; sparks fly when Richard and Catherine (Debbie Allen) bump into each other at a hotel; Alex feels guilty about being away from the hospital when Tommy’s health takes a turn for the worse.

The Big Bang Theory

Episode: The Stag Convergence

Knowledge of Howard’s sexual history makes Bernadette reconsider their future together.

Awake

Episode: Game Day

The final play in a big football rivalry happens differently in Detective Britten’s two realities; Rex’s heart is broken; Vega and Hannah plan a going-away party for Britten.

4/12 Thursday What You Should Watch

The Vampire Diaries is a repeat, but there is still plenty of new TV to watch tonight.

Even though I was pretty hard on the Scandal pilot I will be back tonight, this series has a lot of potential it may just take a few episodes for it to settle in.

Are you watching Touch? I tried, I really did, I love Keifer, but it didn’t touch me.

Missing, Grey’s Anatomy and all of NBC are new tonight, so enjoy.

Scandal

Episode: Dirty Little Secrets

Olivia must protect a new client who is under investigation; Quinn runs into trouble.

 

Awake

Episode: Ricky’s Tacos

Britten’s interest in a tip linked to a case he was investigating before the accident worries Capt. Harper; Hannah prepares for the move.

 

Touch

Episode: Entanglement

Martin becomes involved in a young woman’s quest for vengeance; Teller tries to repair his relationship with his estranged daughter.

Scandal “Sweet Baby (Pilot)

Great Premise + heavy handed writing x over acting = not going to be back next season.

Lets get the obvious out of the way, it was a pilot, and a lot can change between this episode and the next, so I am going to give this another shot next week.

I don’t know why I thought I would like this, I dont like Grey’s Anatomy or Private Practive and I think Shonda Rhimes is overrated, but I like Kerry Washington and Henry Ian Cusack.  I figured what the heck, at least it’s not about doctors.

What worked

• the pacing, the editing and the sound mixing
• Kerry Washington (sometimes)
• Henry Ian Cusack – all the time
• Darby Stanchfield – love her smart alec investigator, although she isnt’ written good enough to touch Kalinda’s boots she will do
• Sully’s torment over being gay, he would rather be a murderer, than sacrifice his image

What didn’t work

• the lazy set up, using a new hire to introduce us to the players and how the “crisis management”  game works was insulting
• the new hire, this weak character thrown into the deep end, she has to be given the “don’t cry” speech on her first day (i would love someone to give that to a male character, I would love to see a male character cry at work)
• Kerry Washington, when she is given lame preachy dialogue to deliver
• Stephen’s proposal sub-plot

Perhaps the most ridiculous moment of the show, the president played by Tony Goldwyn putting the moves on and kissing Olivia Pope in front of the open windows in the Oval office. Secret service, snipers every where, really show, really.

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4/5 Thursday What You Should Watch

Scandal premieres tonight at 10pm on ABC.

Also new tonight, Big Bang Theory, Person of Interest, Grey’s Anatomy, Touch and Awake.

Scandal

Episode: Sweet Baby

When a young lawyer starts a new job at a crisis management firm, she must deal with an accusation against the nation’s president on her first day.

The Big Bang Theory

Episode: The Hawking Excitation

When Wolowitz works with Stephen Hawking, Sheldon is determined to meet the famous scientist.

Person of Interest

Episode: Flesh and Blood

When the machine names the dons of New York’s crime families, Reese and Finch suspect that Elias is targeting his competition.

Grey’s Anatomy

Episode: The Lion Sleeps Tonight

An escaped lion puts lives and relationships in danger; Lexie hears Mark talking about moving in with Julia; Teddy begins to come to terms with Henry’s death; Callie asks Arizona about her past relationships.

Touch

Episode: Kite Strings

Martin comes across a man who has a history with his late wife; a couple that has an instrument-repair business works with an Iraqi band; the band’s teenage fan wants to share his comedic talent with a U.S. soldier.

Awake

Episode: That’s Not My Penguin

A hostage situation leads to Detective Britten unexpectedly collaborating with Dr. Lee; Bird is concerned over Britten’s lack of sleep.

Thursday 1/23 What You Should Watch

The Vampire Diaries is a repeat tonight, again not sure I understand the programming monkeys at The CW, TVD is one of their highest rated shows and they bench it during sweeps.

All the rest of the stations are all new

CBS has The Big Bang Theory, Person of Interest and The Mentalist.

NBC is all comedy with 30 Rock, Parks and Recreation, The Office and Up All Night

Fox has American Idol and The Finder.

 

The Big Bang Theory

Episode: The Werewolf Transformation

Sheldon’s routine is turned upside down when his barber gets sick; Wolowitz questions his decision to go into space.

 

Grey’s Anatomy

Episode: If Only You Were Lonely

NEW

 

S08, E16

As Adele’s condition deteriorates, Richard considers making a change; an explosion at a coffee shop results in a busy ER; Callie helps Meredith study; Lexie helps Alex and Arizona care for an intern’s premature baby.

Thursday 2/16 What You Should Watch

The Vampire Diaries was pretty much a yawn fest last week.  Lets see if we can step it up this week. Judging from the description below, it looks like more of the same. Bonnie and her mom are back, boring. And big surprise Elijah proposes something to Damon and Stefan that puts Elena in danger.  There was a running joke on Buffy, whenever Dawn was in danger Buffy used to say it must be Tuesday (the same day the show aired). It must be Thursday since Elena is in danger. 

I really hope they wrap this originals storyline up soon, there is still time to salvage the rest of the season.

Sweeps continue so everything is all new tonight, the highlights, Big Bang Theory, Person of Interest, 30 Rock, Parks and Recreation and Grey’s Anatomy.

The Vampire Diaries

Episode: All My Children

Elena discovers Damon’s most recent indiscretion; Abby (Persia White) and Bonnie take part in a ritual to appease spirits of nature; Elijah (Daniel Gillies) presents Stefan and Damon with an ultimatum that puts Elena in danger

 

The Big Bang Theory

Episode: The Rothman Disintegration

Sheldon and his nemesis, Kripke (John Ross Bowie), compete for a corner office; Penny feels uncomfortable after receiving a gift from Amy.

 

Person of Interest

Episode: Blue Code

Reese infiltrates a smuggling ring in pursuit of the latest person of interest

 

Grey’s Anatomy

Episode: Have You Seen Me Lately?

Amelia arrives at Seattle Grace to beg Derek to help with the gliosarcoma case; Cristina and Owen have heated arguments during marriage counseling; Alex realizes he needs to improve his people skills in order to be a good doctor.

 

30 Rock

Episode: The Tuxedo Begins

After Jack is mugged, he decides to run for mayor so he can protect the city’s elite; Liz puts herself ahead of the good of the city; Jenna and Paul try acting like an average couple.

 

Parks and Recreation

Episode: Dave Returns

Leslie and Ben run into Leslie’s ex (Louis C.K.) while soliciting an endorsement from the Chief of Police; Andy leads the search for a campaign theme song.

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Thursday 2/9 What You Should Watch

All New Everything on Every Channel tonight.

Vampire Diaries, Big Bang, Person of Interest, 30 Rock, Grey’s Anatomy, Private Practice, something for everyone.

The Vampire Diaries

Episode: Dangerous Liaisons

When Elena receives an invitation to a formal ball at Klaus’ recently renovated mansion, Stefan and Damon insist on going with her; Caroline uncovers a new side of Klaus.

The Big Bang Theory

Episode: The Vacation Solution

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Person of Interest

Episode: Wolf and Cub

A teenager (Astro), whose brother was recently murdered, is identified as the latest person of interest; Finch fears that his ex-partner’s son is getting close to discovering the machine.

 

Grey’s Anatomy

Episode: All You Need Is Love

Lexie watches Zola as Meredith and Derek try to have a night to themselves for Valentine’s Day; Callie surprises Arizona with a romantic evening; Ben tries to prove that he knows Bailey better than she thinks.

 

30 Rock

Episode: Hey, Baby, What’s Wrong

Criss (James Marsden) and Liz need a dining room table for their Valentine’s Day celebration; Jack spends time with his mother-in-law (Mary Steenburgen); Frank and Tracy try to find a date for Lutz.

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