Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior – Recap & Review – The Girl In The Blue Mask

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Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior
The Girl In The Blue Mask

Original Air Date: May 18, 2011

Angelique – Associate Staff Writer
Angelique@thetwocentscorp.com

A marine stumbles through the woods covered in blood, obviously hurt when he reaches a campsite but instead of helping him the occupants flee because they saw a ‘monster’ stumbling out of the woods. The marine dies, the left side of his face brutally disfigured.

A horrible crime which doesn’t stand on its own as the team finds out quickly after they visit the marines campsite where he was attacked and left for dead. Garcia connects the murder to another murder which happened a week prior. This victim was also disfigured on the left side of his face.

Law & Order SVU – Recap & Review – Smoked

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Law & Order SVU
Smoked

Original Air Date: May 18, 2011

Caitlin- Associate Staff Writer
caitlin@thetwocentscorp.com

I approached SVU’s season finale with a mix of excitement and foreboding. I’ll explain why under the cut in case of anyone who hasn’t seen the episode yet, but for now…well, the episode itself was exciting, at least. And foreboding, too.

The victim of the week is Annette, a woman who had been raped by a hairdresser to the stars named Luke. Before she can go to trial, though, she is shot in the head in front of her daughter, the whole incident caught on security cameras.

Top Chef Masters – Recap & Review – Date Night

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Top Chef Masters
Date Night

Original Air Date: May 18, 2011

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

I always enjoy when the show tests the chefs’ senses to see if they can tell which ingredients are what. I also enjoy challenges where the chefs have to cook for specific people and their specific tastes. It can be a challenge to incorporate what people like into dishes. Plus, there’s a marriage proposal! Plus, Hugh? Still a bit of an ass!

CW Announces 2011/2012 Season Shows

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The CW Network unveiled the schedule for its 2011-2012 season today at its annual upfront presentation for advertisers, affiliates and national media from Jazz at Lincoln Center . Electro hip-hop group LMFAO staged a rousing flash mob dance and performed their hit song “Party Rock Anthem” to open the show. The announcement was made by Dawn Ostroff, President of Entertainment, and Mark Pedowitz, the new President of The CW.

“We’re thrilled to present the most exciting primetime schedule The CW has ever had, comprised of shows that feature bold concepts, proven TV stars and up-and-coming, breakout talent,” said Ostroff. “In just five years, we’ve built an instantly recognizable brand that resonates with both viewers and advertisers and is known for being smartly provocative, culturally current, emotionally authentic and a leader in digital and social media. This upcoming season will continue to establish The CW as a premier destination for our viewers, especially women.”

American Idol — Recap & Review — Top 3

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American Idol
Top 3

Original Air Date: May 18, 2011

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

I have to admit that I’ve lost a lot of my belief in the judging system for this show. Here’s what I think is going to happen. Because of the whole “women can’t win” thing, we may get a two woman finale. Even if Scotty makes it to next week, Lauren is going to win — not because she’ll get the votes, but because the producers want her to.

But I am determined to enjoy the final three and I think they all gave great effort tonight. Not all the songs were successful, whether it was due to the song choice or their voices were really tired. Each performed three songs — one they chose, one Jimmy Iovine chose and one the judges chose.

Cougar Town – Recap & Review – Free Fallin’

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Cougar Town
Free Fallin’

Original Air Date: May 18, 2011

Karen Belgrad – Associate Editor
karenbelgrad@
thetwocentscorp.com

Let’s get the sadness out of the way off the top. After next week’s finale, we won’t have any We Should Have Live Cougars On Cougar Town until November. The show is moving to Tuesdays and will air during Dancing With The Stars off season. I’m fine with the new night, but six months is too long without any new Penny Can!

Tonight we continue with Travis being a sad sack over his Kirsten break-up and Bobby Cobb’s Penny Can business. But we also meet the scary Chalk Children. Let’s get down to it, shall we?

Modern Family – Recap & Review – See You Next Fall

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Modern Family
See You Next Fall

Original Air Date: May 18, 2011

Karen Belgrad – Associate Editor
karenbelgrad@
thetwocentscorp.com

According to Cam, they key to pratfalls is the juxtaposition of absurdity against a formal setting. And physical comedy was definitely the key to tonight’s standout episode of Modern Family.

I’ve been a little hard on what I have viewed to be an uneven sophomore season of the show. But if every episode was like tonight, I’d take back all of my criticism. Because, clearly, all we needed was a series of physical mishaps interwoven with snappy dialogue to bring it all back together.

The Good Wife– Recap & Review – Closing Arguments

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The Good Wife
Closing Arguments

Original Air Date: May 17, 2010

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

OK, there can be no discussion about the season finale without a complete breakdown of the final five minutes. Was that hot and steamy enough for you? I’m still feeling it. Whew!

And it’s a good thing we get this pay off, because the court case was about as twisty and windy as you could ask for. Let’s take each section of the show separately, shall we?

TTC Weekly Picks May 18 – May 23

May 18 – May 23

Thomas Nikl – Staff Writer
thomas@thetwocentscorp.com

Every week, the staff at TheTwoCents will be posting their top picks for viewing. They won’t always be the top shows of the week, but the programs that each writer is most looking forward to checking out that week.

So, set your DVRs, watch, and then come back here to discuss how the picks worked out for you.

#1 Thursday, May 19 – 9:00pm ET – ABC – Grey’s Anatomy (Unaccompanied Minor)
The race for Chief Resident heats up every episode and it looks like Meredith may be busted for her shenanigans on her Alzheimer’s trial. Should be getting pretty heated!

what will happen?

NCIS – Recap & Review – Pyramid

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NCIS
Pyramid

Original Air Date: May 17, 2011

Maria – Sr. Reviewer
maria@thetwocentscorp.com

We pick up where last episode left off. We now know the killer is Jonas Cobb, a trained assassin turned rogue after some inhumane treatment and training by the CIA during “Operation Frankenstein”. Cobb is smart and he lured EJ Barrett’s team to a remote location where he took them down and took EJ hostage. Can our NCIS team get her back safely?