30 Rock – Recap & Review – Live From Studio 6H

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30 Rock
Live From Studio 6H

Original Air Date: Apr 26, 2012

Valentina D. – Senior Reviewer
valentina@thetwocentscorp.com

“Who cares about live TV?” asks Jack Donaghy, as 30 Rock kicks off its second live episode ever!

These live shows are always tricky to pull off. Anything could go wrong at the drop of a hat, especially when the show is deviating from its usual format. However, when you have a cast and crew of 30 Rock’s caliber, you’re in for nothing short of an energetic and entertaining show. Tonight’s episode was no different, and some familiar faces from the comedy world (and a certain face from music royalty) stopped by to liven things up.

Grey’s Anatomy – Recap & Review – Moment Of Truth

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Grey’s Anatomy
Moment Of Truth

Original Air Date: Apr 26, 2012

Karen Belgrad – Senior Editor
karenbelgrad@thetwocentscorp.com

Actual medicine took the furthest back seat it’s every taken this hour, as personal relationships were front and center with nearly all of our doctors. The oral boards, after months of prep, are finally here for our five residents.

But, as these are the doctors of Seattle Grace Mercy West, nothing runs smoothly. From ill-advised sexual encounters to vomiting to patient care, distractions abound in plenty to keep us on our toes as to who will pass or fail their exams. But, with all the buildup to exam day, there’s one major part we still don’t know…

Fox Books Fringe for a Fifth and Final Chapter

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Fox has picked up Fringe for a fifth and final 13-episode season, it was announced today by Kevin Reilly, President of Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company.

“Fringe is a remarkably creative series that has set the bar as one of television’s most imaginative dramas. Bringing it back for a final 13 allows us to provide the climactic conclusion that its passionate and loyal fans deserve,” said Reilly “The amazing work the producers, writers and the incredibly talented cast and crew have delivered the last four seasons has literally been out of this world. Although the end is bittersweet, it’s going to be a very exciting final chapter.”

ABC Family Cancels “Make It Or Break It”

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Entertainment Weekly has confirmed that the current season of ABC’s Make It or Break It will be the show’s last. The show will close out its third and final season on May 14.

Creator Holly Sorensen confirmed the news on her Twitter account by saying “MIOBI nation. We all love you so much. And we are, very sadly, three weeks away from the series finale of #miobi.”

Law & Order: SVU – Recap & Review – Street Revenge

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Law & Order: SVU
Street Revenge

Original Air Date: Apr 25, 2012

Caitlin – Staff Writer
caitlin@thetwocentscorp.com

As someone clueless about pop culture, I hate to use the phrase “unless you’ve been living under a rock”, but that’s about the only reason I can come up with why you wouldn’t know about the film The Avengers.

Why do I mention this? Because this week’s episode is as close as SVU gets to a tie-in. By that, I mean a group of self-proclaimed vigilante heroes does more harm than good. Because what else would you expect?

Fox’s “Teen Choice 2012” Airs Live Sunday, July 22

TEEN CHOICE 2012, the annual special that celebrates the year’s choicest teen icons in film, television, music, sports, comedy, fashion and the web will air live Sunday, July 22 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX.

“I look back and am amazed at all the talent that has walked across the stage and the stars who were either at the top of their game or just about to hit it big,” said executive producer Bob Bain. “It seems fitting that at 14 years, this show has been a weathervane on what is hot and I can’t wait to do it all over again.” Executive producer Michael Burg added, “Keeping TEEN CHOICE ahead of the curve each year is what makes this show perfect for the FOX audience.”

Survivor: One World – Recap & Review – Never Say Die

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Survivor: One World
Never Say Die

Original Air Date: Apr 25, 2012

Ryan O – Associate Staff Writer
ryano@thetwocentscorp.com

This episode comes down to one thing: can Troy win immunity? If he can, he’ll stay around for another few days. If he can’t, it’s pretty unlikely given how together the women have been thus far.

Secondarily, this is the time during the game when reward challenges involve the challenge winner picking a couple people to go with her or him on the challenge. That can often reveal people’s standing in the game and lead to some paranoia and upset feelings.

Revenge – Recap & Review – Justice

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Revenge
Justice

Original Air Date: Apr 25, 2012

Melanie – TwoCents Reviewer
melanie@thetwocentscorp.com

Tensions run high (though when don’t they?) in the Grayson household as the solid prosecution case is coming to a close in Daniel’s trial. Now Victoria entertains every desperate idea she can in her efforts to get him acquitted. Especially after Conrad makes her artist lover leave town, denying her the only comfort she had.

Meanwhile Nolan and Emily have been working double-time to keep Jack out of town following a fake Amanda-trail, only to find him back when baby brother gets called to the witness stand. Who will end up going down for the murder in the end?

American Idol — Recap & Review — Top 6 Perform

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American Idol
Top 6 Perform

Original Air Date: Apr 25, 2012

Patricia Morris Buckley — Sr. Staff Writer
pmb@thetwocentscorp.com

There were several deviations from the normal routine this week. No mentor (where was Jimmy Iovine?) and a medley from the whole group to start the night (with Queen members Roger Taylor and Brian Mays).

Did we really need a shake up? It didn’t hurt at this stage in the game as we’re only a month to the finale.

Glee – Recap & Review – Dance With Somebody

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Glee
Dance With Somebody

Original Air Date: Apr 24, 2012

Alyssa Silva – Associate Staff Writer
alyssa@thetwocentscorp.com

Glee tribute episodes are always a bit of a misfire, mainly because the show doesn’t seem able to hit that sweet spot between character development and song choice. This week’s ode to Whitney was no exception. It was more of a campy soap opera romp through relationship drama and loss, leveraged by a teacher who can’t quite seem to adhere to his own lesson plan.

As New Directions belt out Whitney’s hits a relationship is tested by text messaging, teenagers realize there is life outside of high school and a not entirely unexpected couple come to life.