The Nine Lives of Chloe King – Recap & Review – Dogs of War

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The Nine Lives of Chloe King
Dogs of War

Original Air Date: Jul 26, 2011

Melanie– TwoCents Reviewer
melanie@thetwocentscorp.com

Wow. What an episode! I loved it! Between meeting a whole new race, Amy switching from Team Brian to Team Alek, and really getting a chance to see into the hearts of our Mai characters, not to mention the action and cute Mom dating, this was a full episode.

I love that Chloe’s world is expanding and we are along for the ride. And is that a Mai love affair on the horizons for Chloe? Yes please!

Pretty Little Liars – Recap & Review – Surface Tension

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Pretty Little Liars
Surface Tension

Original Air Date: Jul 26, 2011

Emily – Two Cents Reviewer
emily@thetwocentscorp.com

Got a secret, got to keep it… Why is it impossible to get that song out of our heads? Pretty Little Liars was back this week with another suspenseful episode that expended the list of suspects, AGAIN! I swear, by the end of the series, even Ezra will have been a suspect. This time, we had one hell of an awkward dinner party, a never-ending slumber party and parents acting weird. Fun times!

Covert Affairs – Recap & Review – Welcome To The Occupation

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Covert Affairs
Welcome to the Occupation

Original Air Date: Jul 26, 2011

Karen – Sr Staff Writer
karen@thetwocentscorp.com

Let me start off by saying that I love the strong, smart female leads in this show.

First there is Joan: so determined to save a friend that she would go against her husbands wishes. And Annie: while unsure of the hostage negotiations waters, is still willing to take the initiative and succeed.

We need more female characters like this on TV.

White Collar – Recap & Review – As You Were

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White Collar
As You Were

Original Air Date: Jul 26, 2011

Jules – Sr. Reviewer
jules@thetwocentscorp.com

Finally, an episode about Jones! After Mozzie’s back story episode a few weeks back, I was hoping for a Jones back story type episode. I love Sharif Atkins and we were just not getting enough of him this season and then, bam, here it is!

Not only do we get to hear about Jones’ old life, but he gets out of the van for once! Oh and there is lots of movement on Mozzie and Neal’s escape, so let’s get started.

Degrassi – Recap & Review – Cry Me A River (Part One and Two)

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Degrassi
Cry Me A River (Part One and Two)

Original Air Date: Jul 25-26, 2011

Karen Belgrad – Senior Editor
karenbelgrad
thetwocentscorp.com

These episodes were an example of everything I love about Degrassi. We had personal development, promising new characters, real conflict, and social issues. All three story arcs could have been the “A” story. Not a lemon in the bunch!

Just a reminder, for the two-part episodes, I’ll be posting one recap after the second portion airs. So you didn’t miss anything yesterday, I’m going to cover it all here! So let’s get to business…

Ultimate Hawaii Five-O Fan Contest Starts Today

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MjL – TwoCents News Editor
MjL@thetwocentscorp.com

How would you like to book a free trip to Hawaii? Sound good, Danno?

BS Television Studios (@CBSTVStudios) announced today the Ultimate HAWAII FIVE-0 fan contest, where five lucky winners will become social media ambassadors for HAWAII FIVE-0 and win a trip to Hawaii !

Do you think you are the ultimate fan and have what it takes for the job? 

Registration begins Tuesday, July 26, and the contest begins Wednesday, August 3.  

Visit the contest website and start by following the five steps below:

Franklin & Bash Renewed for Second Season

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MjL – TwoCents News Editor
MjL@thetwocentscorp.com

TNT has summoned Franklin & Bash back to the stand for a second season of the hit legal drama starring Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Breckin Meyer.

Currently airing Wednesdays at 9 p.m. (ET/PT), Franklin & Bash ranks as one of basic cable’s top new series of the summer. Franklin & Bash is produced by Four Sycamore Productions, Left Coast Productions and FanFare Productions in association with Sony Pictures Television, with Jamie Tarses, Kevin Falls and Bill Chais serving as executive producers. TNT has ordered 10 episodes for the second season.

Kaley Cuoco Hosts 2011 Teen Choice Awards

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MjL – TwoCents News Editor
MjL@thetwocentscorp.com

Actress Kaley Cuoco is set to host TEEN CHOICE 2011, airing LIVE Sunday, Aug. 7 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX.

Additionally, pop group OneRepublic and teen sensations Selena Gomez & the Scene are set to perform at the 13th annual awards ceremony. The special, which celebrates the hottest teen icons in film, television, music, sports and fashion, will also feature a DJ set by will.i.am and a performance by Jason Derülo.
 
TEEN CHOICE 2011 also announced the nominees for its final voting category of the summer:
 

Weeds – Recap & Review – Fingers Only Meat Banquet

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Weeds
Fingers Only Meat Banquet

Original Air Date: Jul 25, 2011

Melanie– TwoCents Reviewer
melanie@thetwocentscorp.com

Nancy and Silas have a weed demand but no supply, Shane’s student loan money is going everywhere but towards tuition (including into Nancy’s pockets), Andy is dating a woman whose dying husband is always around no matter what they are doing (in or out of bed), and Doug is working for a company that only hired him for his supposed softball skills with Nancy as his assistant.

Oh and Nancy’s sister Jill is tirelessly working to keep Stevie from her, using every disgusting trick and lie she can. Remember how I wondered if Nancy could take anymore knocks before just giving up? Well finally this week she gets at least a little relief!

The Closer – Recap & Review – To Serve With Love

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The Closer
To Serve With Love

Original Air Date: Jul 25, 2011

Will – Sr. Reviewer
will@thetwocentscorp.com

“Flynn and Provenza!” If you are an avid watcher of The Closer, you know what this means! Lt. Flynn and Lt. Provenza are always getting into some kind of trouble and I love the episodes when they screw up. There is always at least one of these episodes in every season and this one exceeded expectations.

This week, Provenza has found some lawyer who will pay him $2000 to serve papers to this con man who has been found guilty of laundering money. His sentencing is a few days away, so this criminal is staying in a hotel until then. Anyway, Provenza drags Flynn in to help him find this dude but to find him, they have to track his cell phone so poor Buzz is dragged into this mess and I felt bad for him the whole night but it was hilarious.