White Collar – Recap & Review – Vital Signs

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White Collar
Vital Signs

Original Air Date: Feb 2, 2010

Brittany Frederick – Staff Writer
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Long time, no see: we open with Neal spending time with the lovely June, his landlady, and her granddaughter. June’s granddaughter has kidney problems and is ill, so Neal volunteers to help however he can. This involves walking into Peter’s house in the middle of breakfast, so he can bring Peter the information about the scam that’s being run on his landlady: her granddaughter’s been suspiciously bumped off the transplant list, but could get back on for a price. Peter is willing to take the case, and Neal sets off to crack it.

24/7 Jimmie Johnson: Race to Daytona – Recap & Review – Part 2

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24/7 Jimmie Johnson: Race to Daytona
Part 2

Original Air Date: Feb 2, 2010

Farrah Kaye – Associate Editor
farrah@thetwocentscorp.com

So, before I begin this review, I must mention something. It is something personal but known to most of my NASCAR buddies out there. Yes, I love NASCAR. I live it, I breathe it, I schedule my life around it. I have my favorite driver (not Jimmie Johnson) but Jimmie Johnson’s crew chief, Chad Knaus, is my favorite person in all of NASCAR. Possibly, in all of sports. He might even top Derek Jeter for me. Yes, I said that. Did I? Gosh, I did. Chad, to me, is the Jon Bon Jovi of NASCAR. He lives the 48, he loves the 48…HE IS THE 48. And without Chad, there would probably be no Jimmie Johnson.

House – Recap & Review – Moving The Chains

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House
Moving The Chains

Original Air Date: Feb 1, 2010

Shannon – Assistant Editor
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This week boasts one of the most boring patients ever. Seriously. I mean, I know the Super Bowl is this weekend so there’s a tie-in but I could not have cared less about the patient. There’s a clinic patient that we’ll get to in a bit that would definitely have made a better main story line. Trust me on this.

Big Bang Theory – Recap & Review – The Einstein Approximation

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Big Bang Theory
The Einstein Approximation

Original Air Date: Feb 1, 2010

Farrah Kaye – Associate Editor
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So, for those who don’t know me (which by this point is hard to believe!), my name is Farrah and I cover pretty much every genre of TV show, tell you how your shows are doing in the ratings, and sub wherever I am needed. This week I have the pleasure of recapping one of the funniest Big Bang Theory episodes in a long time. Never in a million years would I have thought I would see Lisa Simpson, a pit of balls (BAZINGA!), roller disco, and Sheldon working at the Cheesecake Factory all in one place. Want to know how that all comes together? Keep on reading …

Chuck – Recap & Review – Chuck Versus The Nacho Sampler

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Chuck
Chuck Versus The Nacho Sampler

Original Air Date: Feb 1, 2010

Jeff L – TwoCents Staff Writer
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We open on Lana Lang (Kristin Kreuk) walking into the Buy More for her first day as a Nerd Herder and we flashback to the first time Sarah entered the store. Sarah was there to obtain Chuck as an asset after he absorbed the Intersect, this time Morgan wants to obtain Hannah as an asset. Back then, Chuck was rapping about Vicki Vale Batman’s girlfriend when today walking into the Buy More is Lana Lang.

Damages – Recap & Review – The Dog is Happier Without Her

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Damages
The Dog is Happier Without Her

Original Air Date: February 1, 2010

Tom R. – Sr. Staff Writer
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Every time my brother watches anything with animals, he will ignore the plot to comment, “I hope nothing happens to that dog.” Happy to report that unlike previous episodes, the dog is fine.

Patty’s personal life is on display this week, as she and Phil squabble about who keeps the apartment. The divorce mediation brings up some ugly incidents from past seasons. When Patty finds a bottle of brandy that was a gift to Phil from former French Prime Minister Mitterand, the two settle down for a more leisurely chat, with Phil admitting that taking care of their dog made him reconsider their life together. Patty, however, remains committed to the divorce.

How I Met Your Mother – Recap & Review – Perfect Week

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How I Met Your Mother
Perfect Week
 
Original Air Date: Feb 1, 2010
 
Faye O – TwoCents Senior Reviewer
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HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER MADE A HUGE COMEBACK THIS WEEK! It was about time, since in my opinion; the show has been lacking some of its comedy that it used to have. This week, it all came back.

Ellen’s Idol Debut Set!

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The excitement has been building, and the moment America has been waiting for is almost here! Ellen DeGeneres joins judges Simon Cowell, Kara DioGuardi, Randy Jackson and host Ryan Seacrest to help winnow down the AMERICAN IDOL contestants during the Hollywood Round beginning Tuesday, Feb. 9 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

During the Hollywood Round beginning next week, hopefuls from around the nation will endure an intense rehearsal schedule and pressure-packed auditions as they vie for a coveted spot among the Top 24.

New Shows Getting Picked Up – Old Stars Return

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The world of Hollywood is buzzing this time of year with February sweeps and TV Pilots being ‘green-lit’.

Of course, The Hollywood Reporter is all over the scene and here are some headlines for you!

Matthew Broderick (Ferris Bueller) is coming to TV in a show called “Beach Lane“. He’ll play a celebrity author hired to save a local newspaper in the Hamptons.

Catch Up On LOST in Five Minutes!

ABC has released the newest version of “LOST, Untangled”. Catch up to speed on all five seasons in only five minutes!