Criminal Minds – Recap & Review – There’s No Place Like Home

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Criminal Minds
There’s No Place Like Home

Original Air Date: Nov 9, 2011

Angelique – Associate Staff Writer
Angelique@thetwocentscorp.com

Home is where the heart is and home is where JJ wants to be during this episode. Unfortunately that is easier said than done when they try to uncover a murderer who leaves his victims in the ruins left behind by a tornado.

The team is flying to Wichita to catch an unsub who’s either using the tornados to hide the fact that he’s murdering teenage boys or the storms might have a different meaning to the unsub altogether.

My TwoCents: The Muppets Should Host The Oscars!

I don’t know if you’ve heard, but the 2012 Academy Awards have been making a lot of news this week. First, Brett Ratner departed as producer and then Eddie Murphy opted out as host. Brian Grazer has already stepped up as the new producer, so the question begs of who should be the new host?

There’s been a lot of speculation… Will it be veteran-host Billy Crystal? How about everywhere-man Neil Patrick Harris? If you’ve hosted any awards show before, and your name isn’t Hathaway or Franco, you’re being considered for the job. But now a new Facebook campaign (http://www.facebook.com/MuppetOscars) asks us to consider a new option: THE MUPPETS! And as crazy as it sounds, I’m completely on-board with it. Are you?

Law & Order: SVU – Recap & Review – Russian Brides

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Law & Order: SVU
Russian Brides

Original Air Date: Nov 9, 2011

Caitlin – Associate Staff Writer
caitlin@thetwocentscorp.com

I often complain of how little we see of Munch on SVU these days, but if there’s anyone who almost never gets a storyline, it’s Cragen. Tonight, however, we get to see our fearless captain go undercover.

A girl flees from a man who appears to be a pimp. He catches her and we don’t see what happens until a body turns up behind a dumpster. Her face has been eradicated, her teeth have been pulled, and her fingertips are gone. Ow.

Top Chef – Recap & Review – The Heat is On

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Top Chef
The Heat is On

Original Air Date: Nov 9, 2011

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

This is the second episode and we’re still paring down the roster to just 16 cheftestants.

We see the final group of chefs compete for guaranteed spots or get put on the bubble and then we see the chefs in the bubble group compete for the last two spots.

Survivor: South Pacific – Recap & Review – Cut Throat

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Survivor: South Pacific
Cut Throat

Original Air Date: Nov 9, 2011

Ryan O – Senior Reviewer
ryano@thetwocentscorp.com

This is one of those episodes with two eliminations. I always wonder if they have a particular episode in mind ahead of time or if they decide on it when putting the show together.

Pretty much who you expect to get sent to Redemption Island ends up getting sent to Redemption Island. By the way, I can’t wait until they do away with Redemption Island.

X Factor — Recap & Review — Top 11

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X Factor
Top 11

Original Air Date: Nov 9, 2011

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

I forgot which show I was watching tonight. It felt a lot like American Idol with a movie premiere (Adam Sandler’s “Jack and Jill”), a theme night (movies) and then the music from “Star Wars” leading the judges in.

But there were plenty of surprises in store, especially from the movies the singers chose to draw their inspirations from.

America’s Next Top Model – Recap & Review – Nikos Papadopoulos

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America’s Next Top Model
Nikos Papadopoulos

Original Air Date: Nov 9, 2011

Anne – Associate Editor
anne@thetwocentscorp.com

We’re down to the final six and tonight is the night for the girls to find out where they are off to for the finale. Is there anyone out there who doesn’t already know? They gave it away in every promo and in the description of the show. Another one of my least favorites gets the boot tonight, too. Though I do have a scary moment with one of my faves!

Angelea wants to celebrate because she made it through the bottom two for the fourth time, I think in a row! Shannon is upset and worried that she’s never won a challenge or a best picture. She’s the only one left who hasn’t. That comes into play later. Dominique misses her kids, I’m sure they all miss their loved ones. Andre shows up at the house with a dinner that turns out to all be an act to tell them that they are going to Greece! Opa! Laura is ecstatic, because she’s never been overseas. I’m excited for her.

Psych – Recap & Review – Dead Man’s Curveball

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Psych
Dead Man’s Curveball

Original Air Date: Nov 9, 2011

Anne – Associate Editor
anne@thetwocentscorp.com

I don’t know if it’s just me, but this episode was a little hard to follow. It was enjoyable, but I found myself drifting here and there. I hope I don’t miss anything big, there were so many little details. But I love baseball and I love Danny Glover, so at least there was that. The main theme this week is what you are willing to do for money…or lack there of.

Picture it, 1991, Seabird Stadium – Little Shawn is the bat boy for the minor league team and wants nothing more than to be a professional player someday. Danny Glover is the coach and the star of the team was Cal Eissen. Cut to present day…

Up All Night – Recap & Review – First Night Away

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Up All Night
First Night Away

Original Air Date: Nov 9, 2011

Caitlin – Associate Staff Writer
caitlin@thetwocentscorp.com

Of the many things new parents learn, one is that getting away for a night becomes immensely more difficult. Tonight, though, Reagan and Chris get a chance. Ava stays with Amy, but don’t worry; nothing too terrible happens.

Neither of them is too eager to leave their daughter, but Reagan points out they need some time away. At the office, she meets Ava’s…friend, Julian, who seems to be there to flirt with everyone in the office.

NCIS – Recap & Review – Engaged (1)

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NCIS
Engaged (1)

Original Air Date: Nov 8, 2011

Maria – Sr. Reviewer
maria@thetwocentscorp.com

A plane is transporting military coffins back the USA for formal DNA testing before being put to rest. The engines combust and then crashes. A horrifying scene! Still, the tragedy may reveal an inconsistency.

What will our NCIS Agents be able to uncover from the ashes?