Modern Family – Recap & Review – Aunt Mommy

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Modern Family
Aunt Mommy

Original Air Date: Feb 15, 2012

Wyner C – TwoCents Reviewer
wyner@thetwocentscorp.com

Siblings are an important part of our lives. Love or hate them – the kinship exists. But how intimate do you want that bond? Mitchell and Claire had to deal with that question.

At the Dunphy Compound, Claire leaves the house believing Phil will supervise the kids. When she left, there were problems galore. Man-child Phil sneaks out to show a listing to Mitchell and Cam’s friends. Will the kids burn the house down?

Revenge – Recap & Review – Chaos

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Revenge
Chaos

Original Air Date: Feb 15, 2012

Melanie – TwoCents Reviewer
melanie@thetwocentscorp.com

Finally we get to the episode to answer all the questions (or at least some of the bigger questions) planted by the pilot. Yes, we now know who died on the beach, though who shot them may not be as clear. We also know why Emily had sand on her hand at the engagement party, and why Jack was on the beach with the body.

In an amazing episode that brought back characters we weren’t necessarily expecting to see again, and included more gun flashing than we’ve had all season, we get both answers and new questions to ponder!

Top Chef – Recap & Review – Culinary Games

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Top Chef
Culinary Games

Original Air Date: Feb 15, 2012

Ryan O – Two Cents Senior Reviewer
ryano@thetwocentscorp.com

Remember how a couple of episodes ago, it was really gimmicky with the chefs riding bikes around San Antonio? Well, this is worse. Seriously. Just when you want the show to let them cook, they introduce more gimmicks.

What do we have on this episode that tops riding on bikes and cooking in strange kitchens? There’s cooking in gondolas. There’s ingredients frozen in blocks of ice. There’s cross-country skiing. There’s shooting at targets. Yes, there’s biathlon.

Survivor: One World – Recap & Review – Two Tribes, One Camp, No Rules

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Survivor: One World
Two Tribes, One Camp, No Rules

Original Air Date: Feb 15, 2012

Ryan O – Senior Reviewer
ryano@thetwocentscorp.com

I’m excited for this season and I hope you’re excited, too. Why am I excited? Well, first, no returning players. Everyone will be starting from scratch. It feels like the show is giving itself a bit of a fresh start, which it desperately needs after the last few seasons.

Also, I have to admit that I’m intrigued by how both tribes living on one beach will work.

The Middle – Recap & Review – The Concert

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The Middle
The Concert

Original Air Date: Feb 15, 2012

Will – Associate Staff Writer
will@thetwocentscorp.com

This episode, we have a case of Bieber fever! We also have a case of a mother who is having a hard time letting her middle child leave nest. This episode, Sue is begging for Justin Bieber tickets because he is coming to Indianapolis. At first, Frankie says no because the money isn’t there to buy them. After relentless begging and offering to give up her future Christmas and birthday presents, Frankie gives in.

Now, we turn to Brick who is ready to defend his spelling bee title name. Mike and Brick train for a week and something goes horribly wrong when Brick spells his first word wrong and he does not advance in the competition.

NCIS – Recap & Review – Secrets

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NCIS
Secrets

Original Air Date: Feb 14, 2012

Maria – Sr. Reviewer
maria@thetwocentscorp.com

A Marine Captain is talking to his florist friend, Dexter Murphy, when the florist received a threatening phonecall, just before the two are shot to death. An intrepid reporter is on the case, even giving Vance information. Vance assigns Gibbs to the reporter, they happen to go way back. No, not like that. Gibbs pairs DiNozzo with the reporter, because they really do go back. That reporter is Tony DiNozzo’s ex-fiancé, Wendy Miller.

Biggest Loser 13 – Recap & Review – Week 7

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Biggest Loser 13
Week 7

Original Air Date: Feb 14, 2012

Anne – Associate Editor
anne@thetwocentscorp.com

This week’s excuse is “I can’t lose weight during the holidays.” Now, I personally don’t consider Valentine’s Day “the holidays”. It’s one day with a little chocolate. I consider the holidays Thanksgiving through New Years, but I get where they are coming from. It’s not an easy time to focus on weight loss. But it’s possible if you’re careful and consistent. You can have a piece of chocolate or two, just not the whole box.

The other theme for this week is all about Conda vs. Daphne. From beginning to end, they are at each other in every way. Let’s jump right in with the action!

SouthLAnd – Recap & Review – Legacy

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SouthLAnd
Legacy

Original Air Date: Feb 14, 2012

FK – Sr. Editor
farrah@thetwocentscorp.com

SouthLAnd is great. It has great writing, great stunts, realistic cop drama, etc. But lately, the side stories and other layers of the show have been better than the cop action I usually love of shows like this. This week was one of those weeks.

“After 20 years on the job, Officer John Cooper has been wondering how his fellow officers will remember him. But right now the only thing he can think of is hanging on.”

TBS Orders 35 Additional Episodes of “Tyler Perry’s For Better or Worse”

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TBS has ordered 35 additional episodes of the top-rated sitcom Tyler Perry’s For Better or Worse, which finished its first season as basic cable’s #1 sitcom of 2011. The series from writer-director-executive producer Tyler Perry focuses on three couples at various stages of their relationships. The ensemble cast includes Tasha Smith (Why Did I Get Married Too?, Couples Retreat), Michael Jai White (Why Did I Get Married Too?, Spawn), Crystle Stewart (Miss USA 2008), Kent Faulcon (American Beauty), Kiki Haynes (Nora’s Hair Salon) and Jason Olive (Melrose Place, Raising Helen). Tyler Perry’s For Better or Worse will return to its Friday night timeslot this summer.

“Tyler Perry’s shows have proven to be a popular draw for TBS on Friday nights,” said Michael Wright, executive vice president, head of programming for TBS, TNT and Turner Classic Movies (TCM). “We’re very happy to keep that trend going by ordering more episodes of Tyler Perry’s For Better Or Worse.”

Criminal Minds – Recap & Review – Closing Time

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Criminal Minds
Closing Time

Original Air Date: Feb 15, 2012

Angelique – Associate Staff Writer
Angelique@thetwocentscorp.com

By sheer coincidence three bodies are discovered in a lifeguard tower in California, a tower which wasn’t supposed to be opened for another month – which would have made it the perfect place to hide the bodies – had it not been for a couple of horny teenagers.

A gruesome scene unfolds inside the tower and the BAU is called in to work on the case. They are on top of it right away but they don’t have much to go on. Meanwhile their unsub is leaving a trail of bodies.