The Big Bang Theory – Recap & Review – The Staircase Implementation

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The Big Bang Theory
The Staircase Implementation

Original Air Date: May 17, 2010

Theresa – Staff Writer
theresa@thetwocentscorp.com

After Penny overhears a loud argument between Leonard and Sheldon because of an attempted 2-degree thermostat increase, Leonard comes to her seeking refuge and gets to telling her the story of when he met Sheldon. The intent is to prove that somehow, in a way she doesn’t believe possible, the present-day Sheldon is actually an improvement!

So, flashback to seven years ago, and Leonard is visiting a potential apartment. Though it’s a wonder he can see where he’s going beyond the massive curly ‘do he was sporting.

How I Met Your Mother – Recap & Review – The Wedding Bride

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How I Met Your Mother
The Wedding Bride

Original Air Date: May 17, 2010

Farrah Kaye – Sr. Editor
farrah@thetwocentscorp.com

Remember Stella? You know, the one who left Ted at the altar for her ex and moved to California? Yah, her. Well she’s back – sorta. What does “sorta” mean? Well, “The Wedding Bride” is a movie made by her ex-turned-no-longer-ex, Tony … and it’s all about Ted and Stella’s relationship, as told by Tony.

Ted finds out the hard way when he takes a date to see it. The real story behind “The Wedding Bride” is his emotional baggage so what is everyone else’s?

Castle – Recap & Review – A Deadly Game

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Castle
A Deadly Game

Original Air Date: May 17, 2010

Karen Belgrad – Sr. Reviewer
karenbelgrad@thetwocentscorp.com

Esposito (to Beckett): “Why do you think he’s been following you around all this time? Research? Guy’s got enough research to write fifty books. Look, whatever the reason is, I’m pretty sure it doesn’t include watching you be with another guy.”

Wow! What a season finale! A murder I couldn’t resolve after the second commercial break. Emotions were running (and hiding) all over the place. Then, just when you saw the inevitable coming toward you like a Mack truck with a sledgehammer…

Williams Moves From Ugly Betty To Wisteria Lane

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This fall, a wicked new housewife arrives to Fairview when the multi-talented Vanessa Williams joins the Season Seven cast of ABC’s “Desperate Housewives.”

Fresh off her stint on Broadway’s “Sondheim on Sondheim” and the critically-acclaimed series “Ugly Betty,” Williams will play a housewife who’s sure to shake things up in the neighborhood and wreak havoc in the lives of the women of Wisteria Lane.

Dancing with the Stars – Recap & Review – Week 9 Semi-Finals

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Dancing with the Stars
Week 9 Semi-Finals

Original Air Date: May 17, 2010

Annette – Sr. Reviewer
annette@thetwocentscorp.com

It’s down to the final four and they have their work cut out for them in the semi-finals. Each star will be required to do two new individual routines. Adding to the pressure this week, each star is also required to do a solo during one of their dances.

The stars were really on their games tonight. The judges were definitely in a good mood as they handed out lots of praise and lots of 10s.

Two Cents and Five Questions with Joss Whedon

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….Joss Whedon, Director (This time for Glee!)

Joss Whedon is no stranger to musicals, having directed a song filled episode of his cult sensation Buffy the Vampire Slayer and most recently Dr. Horrible’s Sing Along Blog, so it would only be fitting that he tackle this week’s episode of Glee.

We had a chance to participate in a conference call with Joss, where he talked about working with Neil Patrick Harris again, as well as which shows he definitely would not direct. Here are some of the highlights:

The TwoCents: What was it like working with Neil again?

ABC Announces Fall Primetime Lineup!

2010 fall season announced

Stephen McPherson, president, ABC Entertainment Group, will outline ABC’s plans for next season and unveil the network’s 2010-11 fall schedule before the advertising and media communities this afternoon at Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher Hall.

New series for the 2010-11 season are “Better Together,” “Body of Proof,” “Detroit 1-8-7,” “Happy Endings,” “Mr. Sunshine,” “My Generation,” “No Ordinary Family,” “Off the Map,” “Secret Millionaire” and “The Whole Truth.”

“America’s Funniest Home Videos,” “The Bachelor,” “Brothers & Sisters,” “Dancing with the Stars,” “Desperate Housewives,” “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Private Practice,” “Supernanny,” “V” and “20/20” join previously announced returning series “Castle,” “Cougar Town,” “The Middle” and “Modern Family.” “Saturday Night College Football” also returns.

24 – Recap & Review – 1:00 P.M.-2:00 P.M.

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24
1:00 P.M-2:00 P.M.

Original Air Date: May 17, 2010

Brittany Frederick – Staff Writer
brittanyfrederick @thetwocentscorp.com

It’s the last episode of 24 before the two-hour series finale.

The question is, how well will it set the table for the two hours that deserve to be one of the biggest events of the TV season? Or will it fall short like the season’s been doing for weeks now? Only one way to find out.

House – Recap & Review – Help Me

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House
Help Me

Original Air date: May 17, 2010

Shannon – Associate Editor
shannon@thetwocentscorp.com

It’s the season finale, people. Are you ready? This episode has one of my all time biggest fears (building collapse) and I’m going to try to get through it without hyperventilating but I’m not making any promises.

The opening shows an injured House around some broken glass and then we cut to a screen that says “Eight Hours Earlier”. House gives Cuddy a book for an housewarming gift, but she’s off to Trenton where a crane has collapsed. House heads there as well. It’s mass chaos, of course and there are injured people all over. The crane crashed into a building and it looks like 9/11. They even cut the credits and the theme song. This is dire.

Brothers and Sisters – Recap & Review – On The Road Again

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Brothers and Sisters
On The Road Again

Original Air Date: May 16, 2010

Farrah Kaye – Sr. Editor
farrah@thetwocentscorp.com

Well here we are. The dramatic finale of Brothers and Sisters – and the death we’ve been waiting for: Peace out Rob Lowe. Don’t let the door hit ya on the way out. Yes, I’m a tad bitter. Lowe has said he felt the character ran its course. Seriously? Robert has so many sides to him. We barely touched on him being a father and if he only cares about being a “political actor,” well then he should just leave acting and move on over to the White House. And also, if you’re gonna leave your show, try to keep it secret and don’t ask how to be killed off. It angers your fans. Like this one.

But putting my anger against Rob Lowe aside, I have been looking forward to this finale for a while. Would we find out the real truth behind Narrow Lake? Would Justin and Rebecca find happiness or would they finally separate? What kind of story lines would the writers leave us with for the one-year time jump? And when I couldn’t think it could get any better, it was leaked out hours before I sat down to watch the episode that Rob Lowe wasn’t the only person coming back. Cliffhanger? You bet! Buckle in (get it? Road..buckle?) … it’s gonna be a wild one!