The Secret Circle – Recap & Review – Medallion

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The Secret Circle
Medallion

Original Air Date: Feb 2, 2012

Melanie – TwoCents Reviewer
melanie@thetwocentscorp.com

When we last saw our favorite Chance Harbor witches, Cassie and Jake were delving into the events of the boat fire. We learned that her father might still be alive, and she found a medallion he used to defeat the Witch Hunters. But with Adam ever more frustrated with their relationship and recklessness, Cassie must make a choice between the two.

So will it be the mysterious and sexy Jake or the pouty emo boy Adam for Cassie? Who understands her better? Is she ready to make this decision? Let’s find out!

The Office – Recap & Review – Jury Duty

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The Office
Jury Duty

Original Air Date: Feb 2, 2012

Shannon – Associate Editor
shannon@thetwocentscorp.com

Andy is stressed so he has the warehouse crew clear out so he can Footloose it down there. He makes a terrible mess while he dances on bubble wrap. It does look like a good stress reducer, though.

Jim had jury duty last week. Well, really he only had jury duty one half day but man, a bunch of other days happened. You know how it is.

American Idol – Recap & Review – St. Louis

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American Idol
St. Louis

Original Air Date: Feb 2, 2012

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

There’s a time in every Idol season where the auditions stop being fun and start feeling repetitive. They reached that point on Tuesday for me, so I was overjoyed that we are finally done with auditions and skipping merrily into the torture of Hollywood Week.

I do wonder, as these contestants who earned a Golden Ticket are so excited, if they’ve watched the show and know that going to Hollywood isn’t the same thing as going to Disneyland? Half of them will step up on the stage on the first day and, after singing for a minute or two, be done with the whole experience. Tears and depression to ensue.

Up All Night – Recap & Review – Preschool Auction

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Up All Night
Preschool Auction

Original Air Date: Feb 2, 2012

Caitlin – Staff Writer
caitlin@thetwocentscorp.com

A child’s education is one of the most important parts of their upbringing. Therefore, finding the right schools is essential. And apparently, these days, the path to Harvard starts even before elementary school.

Chris and Reagan are looking at Little Nudge preschool, which has a two-year waiting list. To help get Amy in, Reagan agrees to run a charity auction for them, finding companies to donate and getting Ava to host.

The Vampire Diaries – Recap & Review – Bringing Out the Dead

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The Vampire Diaries
Bringing Out the Dead

Original Air Date:  Feb 2, 2012

Ky – TwoCents Reviewer
ky@thetwocentscorp.com

Bringing Out the Dead.  Wherein Elijah is awesome because that’s what he does, Meredith looks ever more suspicious, and Damon and Stefan have brotherly issues because that’s what they do.

Elijah has a bone to pick with Klaus, which is valid.  Their brawl ends with Klaus confessing that he’s ready to confess some of his secrets, starting, apparently, with the fact that he killed Mummy. 

Parks and Recreation – Recap & Review – Operation Ann

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Parks and Recreation
Operation Ann

Original Air Date: Feb 2, 2012

Valentina D. – Senior Reviewer
valentina@thetwocentscorp.com

Valentine’s Day fever has hit Pawnee and Leslie Knope celebrates it in a big way, like most of the things she does. Not only has she created a special Valentine’s game for Ben, she hosts yet another “Galentine’s Day” brunch for all the ladies in her life.

After finding out that Ann is in a bit of a relationship lull, Leslie makes it her mission to find Ann a nice guy. Or as she puts it, “Ann, you beautiful spinster. I will find you love.” Does Leslie succeed or are we about to see a very strange pairing? Find out after the jump!

Person of Interest – Recap & Review – Root Cause

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Person of Interest
Root Cause

Original Air Date: Feb 2, 2012

Len – Sr Reviewer
len@thetwocentscorp.com

If you go back and check out my review for the October 27 episode of POI, titled “The Fix”, we were in the middle of our Elias mystery, which was one of the first big, exciting storylines to take place. At the end of the review, I surmised that the season’s final episode would involve a cliffhanger involving this alpha enemy. Ah, how young and naïve I was then!

After this week’s episode, I can honestly say I have no clue what is going to happen by season’s end. I thought tonight’s episode would play more off of the last one, where Nathan Ingram’s son, Will, and Detective Carter both started getting a little close to Finch’s secret. And just when I thought the rogues gallery was complete, Finch gets a new, powerful enemy this week. But it’s not all bad news for Reese and Finch – a political mystery this week brings the return of Girl Reese to lend a hand!

We’re on our way toward the end of the first season, so follow closely and start paying attention for any signs of where we’re headed! On to the recap! Post your TwoCents in the comments section at the end!

30 Rock – Recap & Review – Today You Are A Man

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30 Rock
Today You Are A Man

Original Air Date: Feb 2, 2012

Valentina D. – Senior Reviewer
valentina@thetwocentscorp.com

This week, TGS goes through some major behind the scenes shake-ups. Liz is greeted by her old agent Simon (in his signature oversized suit, no less), who tells her the six-year-old contract she originally signed is almost up and Jack has sent her a new one. She’s a smart one, though, as she refuses to sign the same deal and tries her hand at negotiating first.

Kenneth is back after his brief dismissal and he’s thrilled to be serving the TGS team once again. He’s shocked and hurt when he realizes the writers’ room didn’t even notice he was missing. Is this the last straw for our favourite NBC page? Find out after the jump!

Private Practice – Recap & Review – The Time Has Come

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Private Practice
The Time Has Come

Original Air Date: Feb 2, 2012

Karen Belgrad – Senior Editor
karenbelgrad@thetwocentscorp.com

Sometimes something happens in an hour of television that requires viewers to let out whoops of jubilation. Sometimes things happen that incite us to scream in frustration. A good hour of television will usually encompass both. If viewers lack passion, they may have stopped caring.

After the last new episode, most of us were pretty passionate about one thing… it was high time for Violet to move out of her house of horrors and tragedy. And whaddya know, less than two minutes in and it was already being addressed. So while something would happen later on in the hour that was frustrating, this was definitely something to cheer about… So now let’s go over what happened with our doctors-without-boundaries this week!

The Office Conference Room: Jury Duty

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And don’t forget that you, gentle reader, can share more than just your TwoCents over on our Recaps & Reviews of episodes of The Office! In fact, we encourage it! Now… on to the Conference Room!

[Last Updated: 02/03/12 at 10:00 AM]