The Good Wife — Recap & Review — Double Jeopardy

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The Good Wife
Double Jeopardy

Original Air Date: Oct 6, 2010

Patricia Morris Buckley — Sr. Staff Writer
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When doesn’t double jeopardy — when you can’t be tried for the same crime twice — apply? After watching this episode of The Good Wife, I learned the answer: When Cary is out for vengeance.

And vengeance was what this episode was all about.

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America’s Next Top Model – Recap & Review – Karolina Kurkova

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America’s Next Top Model
Karolina Kurkova

Original Air Date: Oct 6, 2010

Anne – Associate Editor
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Welcome back to another week of backstabbing, in-fighting, and drama. And maybe a little modeling as well, if there’s time. Can Ann win best photo for the record-setting fourth time in a row or will there be an upset? Will Liz continue to be a diva? Will there be dreckitude at panel?

Let’s not waste anymore time and find out, shall we?

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Sons of Anarchy – Recap & Review – Turning and Turning

 

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Sons of Anarchy
Turning and Turning

Original Air Date: Oct 5, 2010

Lyssa G – Reviewer
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Drama and action never ceases to amaze me every Tuesday night with the Sons. This week is no different. Many different secrets are coming into the light as well as just plain fun. Throughout the episode you see some connections growing stronger while others are growing tenser.

This week’s episode starts out with Gemma and Clay in the hospital. Part of me, and anyone that I have talked to; still do not understand why she would turn herself into Stahl after everything that she has put the club through. She and Clay seem to be the only functioning relationship this season. The fact that Gemma is still trying to be the fierce mother/grandmother really comes out within any scene with her in it.

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Glee – Recap & Review – Grilled Cheesus

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Glee
Grilled Cheesus

Original Air Date: Oct 5, 2010

Farrah Kaye – Sr. Editor
farrah@thetwocentscorp.com

I read spoilers. I don’t care if it ruins things, but sometimes I just need to know what’s coming my way. Sometimes things are inaccurate but there are some sites that interview the stars and are dead on (E! Online, I’m looking at you.).

So when I heard there was a religion episode heading our way on Glee, I kinda went huh? But it made sense when Ryan Murphy said: “I like that on the show we represent every side of the story. Some of the people have problems with [faith], Kurt and Finn specifically because they think, ‘If God is kind and just, why am I not feeling it?’ My point of view is that God is everybody’s collective goodness. And I like that if nothing else, this launches a conversation. I like that there are all these different points of view on it.”

In my personal life, I knew I was going to be a wreck watching this episode. But I’m glad the episode happened when it did. I had been questioning faith and religion and the man upstairs. This episode made me feel comfortable in not knowing what’s out there. Granted, I don’t burst out in song to figure it out, but it resonated with me deep in my soul. And made me really want a grilled cheese.

Continue to TheClubGlee.com to read the remainder of the recap.

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Biggest Loser – Recap & Review – Season 10 Episode 3

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Biggest Loser
Season 10 Episode 3

Original Air Date: Oct 5, 2010

Anne – Associate Editor
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It’s the dreaded week two weigh in on this week’s episode of The Biggest Loser. Will anyone break the curse? Will anyone gain weight? Stay tuned to find out!

Everyone is sad that Allie is gone. Especially Lisa, who was her roommate, and her friend. The atmosphere has become very tense. Tina speaks up and says that she’s going to ask to leave. Talk about selfish! Everyone basically has that same thought. She explains that she took money from her 401K for a vacation and is worried about that. How unfair to Allie! Lisa pipes in and says that after another week or two, when she’s learned a few more things, she needs to quit to take care of Allie. What?!? I’m bewildered. This doesn’t fare well for the vote. One of them will go if they are up.

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No Ordinary Family – Recap & Review – No Ordinary Marriage

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No Ordinary Family
No Ordinary Marriage

Original Air Date: Oct 5, 2010

Ryan O – Two Cents Reviewer
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This episode was a good follow-up to the pilot. It did hit a couple of points a bit too often, such as Stephanie being unsure about the family using their powers safely or how people, including Jim himself, see Jim as a failure. However, the tone of the show remains generally light and very watchable.

My favorite scenes continue to be when Jim is with George or Stephanie is with Katie. Plus, they didn’t mention teenage girl Daphne’s love life at all, which was welcome.

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Parenthood – Recap & Review – Date Night

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Parenthood
Date Night

Original Air Date: Oct 5, 2010

Karen Belgrad – Associate Staff Writer
karenbelgrad @thetwocentscorp.com

Have you ever felt lost within your own world?  Unsure of your next steps or concerned you’d be taking them down a different path then you imagined?  If so, then jump right in because this week’s episode had something for you!

Of course, with a cast this large, it usually has something for everyone.  Every week manages to find some symmetry within the extended Braverman clan, and this hour is all about relationships… to our lab partners, to our parents, to our children, and even to our selves. The only thing that was really bothersome was… Well, keep reading to find out!

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Running Wilde – Recap & Review – Oil & Water

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Running Wilde
Oil & Water

Original Air Date: Oct 5, 2010

Karen Belgrad- Associate Staff Writer
karenbelgrad@thetwocentscorp.com

Would you rather have Bob Fosse teach you history, Marvin Hamlisch teach you math, or have Paul Schaeffer help you with your science project?  What do they all have in common?  Why they’re all available on Steve Wilde’s speed dial for home schooling needs!

Three episodes in and you may have gathered that Running Wilde doesn’t exist in a normal society.  Everything is to the ridiculous and extreme and this week was no different.  But… I wouldn’t mind having a vodka cellar in my house!

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NCIS LA – Recap & Review – Special Delivery

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NCIS LA
Special Delivery

Original Air Date: Oct 5, 2010

Alyssa Silva – TwoCents Reviewer
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This episode gets brownie points for mentioning not only real football, but also the best team in the world. I’ll give you a hint – it is most definitely not Manchester United. But then it got taken away with the introduction of Analyst Nell Jones, a Bones-esque squintern for Eric.

Imagine a living, walking human flaw. Seriously, what doesn’t this girl have? Aside from the ability to annoy everyone within a centimeter radius? Despite the fact he didn’t do anything, I want Nate back.

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NCIS – Recap & Review – Short Fuse

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NCIS
Short Fuse

Original Air Date: Oct 5, 2010

Sara M. – Sr. Reviewer
sara@thetwocentscorp.com

If we take one thing away from tonight’s episode it should be that you never want to mess with a member of EOD squad. This is the armed services version of bomb squad and Heather Dempsey is a star member. When she kills an intruder in her home, NCIS is called in.

The questions begin to surface when the body can’t be identified. Who is this intruder and why is the FBI getting involved?

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