NCIS: Los Angeles – Recap & Review – Neighborhood Watch

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NCIS: Los Angeles
Neighborhood Watch

Original Air Date: May 8, 2012

Colleen – TwoCents Reviewer
colleen@thetwocentscorp.com

Tonight’s episode starts with Deeks in an empty bed calling for “Sugar Bear”. He walks around an empty house, grabbing a cup of coffee on his rounds. But who is he looking for? As he walks out the front door, Kenzi comes running up. So that is who he was looking for!

Wait, Deeks and Kenzi living together? Please tell me that the episode starts off inside of the case and they aren’t actually living together!? Just before the title sequence comes up, we see part of a hand, a camera — and a gun! I am sure that this is the person that Deeks and Kenzi are looking for, but who is it?

AMC Renews “Comic Book Men” and “Talking Dead”

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AMC announced today a second season pick-up for its unscripted series “Comic Book Men” and “Talking Dead.” “Comic Book Men” is executive produced by Kevin Smith (Clerks, Chasing Amy), Charlie Corwin’s Original Media (LA Ink, Storm Chasers, Swamp People) and Elyse Seiden (Red State). The series continues to delve into fanboy culture by following the antics in and around Smith’s New Jersey comic shop, Jay and Silent Bob’s Secret Stash. “Talking Dead,” the network’s first live after show that serves as a platform for discussion for AMC’s series “The Walking Dead,” is executive produced by Michael Davies and co-executive produced by Jen Kelly from Embassy Row. Chris Hardwick (Nerdist; G4) is the host. Season two of both series consists of 16 half-hour episodes.

“Pinch my fat ass, ’cause I must be dreaming! A thousand thank you’s wouldn’t cover the gratitude I’m feeling right now. And as you might imagine, everyone at SModcast Pictures is in love with everyone at AMC today! Rest assured, Walt, Bry, Mike, Ming and I are suited up and ready to hit the ice for our second season with Team AMC,” said Smith.

NCIS – Recap & Review – Up In Smoke

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NCIS
Up In Smoke

Original Air Date: May 08, 2012

Maria – Sr. Reviewer
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Previously, on NCIS: NCIS uncovered a terrorism scheme which exploited wiring in some ships and turns them into a bomb. It took a couple of episodes, but NCIS have finally figured out that Harper Dearing is the brains behind the scheme. However, finding him is not going to be easy, as no one has seen him in a year.

Meanwhile, Agent Dorneget is at the dentist and the dentist discovers there’s a high-tech bug in his one of his filings!

90210 – Recap & Review – A Tale of Two Parties

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90210
A Tale Of Two Parties

Original Air Date: May 8, 2012

Dennis – TwoCents Reviewer
dennis@thetwocentscorp.com

With only one episode left until the season finale, the people of 90210 celebrate the only way they know how: parties! Specifically, bachelor and bachelorette parties. Naomi throws a bachelorette party for Madison, while Max throws a bachelor party at Liam’s bar. And wouldn’t you know it; both the parties end with cops everywhere!

So who’s thrown in jail for prostitution and who’s arrested for trying to free a shark from its tank? Read on for tonight’s character breakdown.

Glee – Recap & Review – Prom-asaurus

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Glee
Prom-asaurus

Original Air Date: May 8, 2012

Alyssa Silva – Associate Staff Writer
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With graduation drawing near, the Seniors of Glee partake in the sacred rite that is Senior Prom. But not everyone is happy. When Brittany bans hair gel from her dinosaur-themed dance much to Blaine’s dismay, and Rachel’s insecurities regarding Quinn rear their ugly head, Hummelberry and Blaine organize an Anti-Prom party in protest of their disenfranchisement.

Yes, it’s going to be another one of those episodes where nothing really happens.

Private Practice – Recap & Review – Drifting Back

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Private Practice
Drifting Back

Original Air Date: May 8, 2012

Karen Belgrad – Senior Editor
karenbelgrad@thetwocentscorp.com

We’re winding down on season five, with only one more episode left, and it seems like nearly everyone’s life is in major flux. But while the scenarios are new, many of the stories remain the same.

In other words, we’re still dealing with the Addison/Jake/Sam triangle and Pete/Violet marriage drama. If we are fortunate enough to receive a season six (abbreviated or otherwise), my wish is for these scenarios to be resolved. Let’s put the couples together or apart and watch them function, as opposed to waver. Agree?

New Girl – Recap & Review – See Ya

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New Girl
See Ya

Original Air Date: May 8, 2012

Rachel M – Senior Staff Writer
rachelm@thetwocentscorp.com

It’s the end of the season for the loft and their quirkiness. Nick is moving out. Everyone is against it, including me, but I’m enjoying seeing the rest of them interview potential new roommates.

Jess is on a rampage! She’s wicked harsh to Nick (not that he doesn’t deserve it) and is whackadoodle to the roommate candidate, Neil. I kind of love it!

Dancing With the Stars – Recap & Review – Week 8 Results

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Dancing With the Stars
Week 8 Results

Original Air Date: May 8, 2012

Annette – Staff Writer
annette@thetwocentscorp.com

Season 14 is almost at an end and so tonight we have to eliminate two couples. Everyone really stepped up and danced well last night (despite what some of the scores showed from some really cranky judges), especially when faced with the new trio dances.

Remember, William & Cheryl are at the top of the leader board with 57/60. At the bottom, just six point behind are Melissa & Maks with 51 points. Read on to find out which two couples won’t get their hands on the mirror ball trophy.

KPonTV on Chuck Season 5 on Blu-Ray

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It’s SO cliché to say that all good things must come to an end, however, any of you who enjoyed Chuck as much as I did, we feel the cliché is true.

Chuck was good. It was a fun show. A show that never really took itself too serious and always succeeded in providing a good laugh ended it’s run with a 13-episode season farewell this past fall.

Now, thanks to the wonder of DVD and Blu-ray, we can enjoy the show over and over again. As of today, Chuck‘s Fifth and Final Season is available at most major retailers or online.

TNT Greenlights New Medical Drama Series “Monday Mornings”

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TNT has greenlit Monday Mornings, a powerful new series from award-winning producer David E. Kelley (Ally McBeal, Chicago Hope) and practicing neurosurgeon and CNN chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta, M.D., on whose book the series is based. The medical drama stars Ving Rhames (Pulp Fiction), Alfred Molina (Spider-Man 2, TNT’s The Company), Jamie Bamber (Battlestar Galactica), Jennifer Finnigan (Better with You), Bill Irwin (CSI: Crime Scene Investigation), Keong Sim (Glee), Sarayu Rao (Lions for Lambs), and Emily Swallow (TNT’s Southland).

Monday Mornings (formerly known as Chelsea General) is produced by TNT Originals and David E. Kelley Productions. Kelley and Gupta both serve as executive producers. Kelley penned the pilot episode, which was directed and executive-produced by Bill D’Elia (Boston Legal, The West Wing). TNT has ordered a 10-episode first season of Monday Mornings, which is set to premiere in summer 2013. TNT has teamed up with Turner Broadcasting System International, Inc. to produce this global series. The show, which will air on TNT and Turner networks around the world, will be distributed by TBS International outside of the United States and Canada.