True Blood – Recap & Review – Save Yourself

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True Blood
Save Yourself

Original Air Date: Aug 26, 2012

Meg – Staff Writer
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How about that for an ending?! Holy season finale, y’all! After an inconsistent and often disjointed season, True Blood’s last installment before another interminable hiatus delivers quite a bit – a daring rescue, new lovers, creepy fairy births and lots and lots of bloody, sticky, disgusting death.

While we say goodbye to an old villain, the end of the episode introduces us to next season’s shocking Big Bad. And I can’t wait!

Breaking Bad – Recap & Review – Say My Name

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Breaking Bad
Say My Name

Original Air Date: Aug 26, 2012

Jules – News Editor
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We’re already at the penultimate episode of the first half of season five. Time sure flies and knowing there are only nine more episodes until the show ends is sad, but exciting to see where it goes.

Tonight it was clear the end is nigh and with the DEA closing in and Jesse and Mike wanting out, choices had to be made for the future of Walt’s new business.

Farewell…Jerry Nelson

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Jerry Nelson, Puppeteer

American puppeteer Jerry Nelson, who played Count von Count on Sesame Street, has died. He was 78.

Nelson is most famous as the man behind the Sesame Street resident who teaches children how to count. He also gave life to Mr. Snuffleupagus and Grover’s customer Mr. Johnson. He was on Sesame Street from the 1970s until his retirement in 2004.

In other roles, Nelson was Gobo Fraggle on Fraggle Rock from 1983 to 1987. He also performed many characters on The Muppet Show, including Sgt. Floyd Pepper of the Electric Mayhem band, “Pigs in Space” stalwart Dr. Julius Strangepork, Kermit the Frog’s nephew Robin, and Gonzo’s girlfriend Camilla the Chicken.

Big Brother 14 – Recap & Review – Week Six

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Big Brother 14
Week Six

Original Air Date: Aug 23, 2012

Lauren A – Senior Reviewer
lauren@thetwocentscorp.com

Dan said it best in this week’s live show: there are fireworks in the air! The house is turned upside down when one power duo is blindsided at nominations, one floater finally takes some heat, and two HGs leave during the live show. And Ian is just sitting back enjoying the show; with every major player protecting him, Ian is able to make big moves this week.

Frank and Boogie are targets in a plan requiring double duty from the game’s floaters amid a lot of crossed fingers and crossed wires. But don’t forget – it’s a fast forward week, so there’s always the chance for another shift in power…

Burn Notice – Recap/Review – Desperate Times

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Burn Notice
Desperate Times

Original Air Date: Aug 23, 2012

Alyssa Silva – Associate Staff Writer
alyssa@thetwocentscorp.com

Last week saw Team Westen unearth the name of Nate’s killer – a sniper called Tyler Gray – and also gave Fi the opportunity to slip free of her status as a CIA asset by hauling two of the Agency’s ‘finest’ from a massive screw up.

This week Michael turns to his mentor Card for help with tracking down Gray and sets into motion a high-octane summer finale with an unexpected twist at the end.

Suits – Recap & Review – High Noon

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Suits
High Noon

Original Air Date: Aug 23, 2012

Wyner C – Senior Reviewer
wyner@thetwocentscorp.com

This episode reminds me of “I am a Walrus” by The Beatles – a drug-filled masterpiece. That’s right; I call that song a masterpiece. The song is a kaleidoscope of crazy and it’s beautiful – just like the hodgepodge of outrageous ideas that lead to an unlikely victory.

Ah, the powers of a good acid trip (for musicians) or a good ha-ha-hiiigh (for TV characters).

Wilfred – Recap & Review – Honesty

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Wilfred
Honesty

Original Air Date: Aug 23, 2012

Kym – Senior Reviewer
kym@thetwocentscorp.com

“Honesty and transparency make you vulnerable. Be honest and transparent anyway.” Mother Teresa

We open this week with the startling revelation behind the meltdown at the pharmaceutical company. The corporate spy responsible for the competition’s success is being represented by Ryan’s father and Jenna wants Ryan to get her an interview with him to boost her career. Ryan doesn’t want to, but he agrees to try, since he is responsible for the status of her career now. Oh, and Wilfred’s having trouble with a local “dobie” gang.

2012 Fall Preview – CBS Premiere Storylines – SPOILER ALERT!

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Want to know the plots of the first episodes of CBS’ Fall line up? We’re here to spill the beans. Does contain spoilers – don’t say you weren’t warned!

Click the first photo to start the slide show, including episode descriptions.

So You Think You Can Dance – Recap & Review – Season 9, Episode 11

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So You Think You Can Dance
Season 9, Episode 11

Original Air Date: Aug 22, 2012

Barbara – TwoCents Reviewer
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The first week of All-Stars and I don’t even hear Neil’s name mentioned? Outrageous! I pray we see him next week. And Gev. They will never bring him back, but I can always dream, right? We did get to see Twitch and Alex which is a plus, and a less-than suspenseful bottom 4 with a predictable elimination.

Our opening group number is, apparently, a tribute to Gene Kelly. I’ve heard rumors that Gene Kelly was hard to work with and could be mean, but I choose not to believe them. Gene was beautiful and talented and masculine and I love him.

The guest Judge is Benjamin Millepied who married Natalie Portman. He also directed Black Swan which leads me to believe he is well-equipped to judge.

So, the all-stars are sticking around for the judging which is different. Always before they’ve danced, been acknowledged, and bowed off the stage prior to critiques. I’m not sure I like it because so often the judges turn their comments to them but they aren’t the ones trying to get votes. You know?

A Glee-sical Retrospective

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Aug 23, 2012

Alyssa Silva – Associate Staff Writer
alyssa@thetwocentscorp.com

Glee is four weeks away from its Season Four premiere. In anticipation of that I thought I would take a look back at the past three seasons discography and cherry pick my Top 12 favourites from each. Despite the fact that I have become a cynical, jaded Glee fan, the music has remained a steadfast reprieve from the actual, well, plot (if we can even call it that).

So here are my picks in no particular order for Season One, also known as the the season I went steady with Glee.