Arrow – Recap & Review – Burned

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Arrow
Burned

Original Air Date: Jan 16, 2013

Karen – Sr Staff Writer
Karen@thetwocentscorp.com

Our favorite green hooded hero is finally back…but not like he was before getting his butt kicked by the Archer (Barrowman). It seems that our Arrow has lost his fighting mojo, though I must say that he is keeping himself in tip-top shape and I appreciate that.

Our story revolves around a firefighter that died in a blaze, but not like you would think as we seem to have someone posing as a fireman and setting the other fireman on fire. Our latest victim was married to Jo, a friend of Laurel’s. She in turn takes the phone her father got off Arrow and calls him for help.

American Idol – Recap & Review – New York Auditions

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American Idol
New York Auditions

Original Air Date: Jan 16, 2013

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

It’s hard to imagine how this show has lasted to see a 12th season. Surely the novelty is gone, and there has been a small decline in the audience. But Idol continues to dominate the singing competition slot of reality TV.

And – more importantly – it still produces the biggest stars. Which is probably why the show started with Phil Phillips (last year’s winner) opening with a brief rendition of his big hit “Home.” Just in case we needed that reminder.

Nashville – Recap & Review – I’m Sorry For You, My Friend

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Nashville
I’m Sorry For You, My Friend

Original Air Date: Jan 16, 2013

Kelly — TwoCents Reviewer
kelly@thetwocentscorp.com

Well, we might as well get this out in the open right away: it’s not the Rebel Kings. It’s the Revel Kings. Who else saw that coming? It’s going to take me a while to process this development—i.e. approximately the next thousand words, so strap in!

It’s actually pretty symbolic; (the internet and) I thought Deacon’s new band was one thing, but it turns out they’re something else entirely. I thought they were rebelling against the ‘sex, drugs, and rock and roll’ stereotype, but they’re actually still reveling in it. They haven’t faced up to their darker impulses; they’ve only hidden them. And so it goes with everyone on this show.

Modern Family – Recap & Review – Party Crasher

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Modern Family
Party Crasher

Original Air Date: Jan 16, 2013

Wyner C – Senior Reviewer
wyner@thetwocentscorp.com

A new member has arrived into the funny family! Is it a boy or girl? Let’s get crackin’ and see how the big day went down, shall we?

It’s Manny’s birthday and Jay/Gloria is preparing a surprise party. The poor boy is feeling slightly neglected so this should make him feel special. While running errands for the party, Jay and Gloria embark on a misdemeanor crime spree – stealing a birthday cake and driving through a garage barrier (is that what you call those sticks?). They sure know how to have fun!!

Top Chef – Recap & Review – Restaurant Wars

Top Chef
Restaurant Wars

Original Air Date: Jan 16, 2013

Ryan O – Associate Staff Writer
ryano@thetwocentscorp.com

Restaurant Wars! Men vs. Women! French vs. Filipino! And, eventually one teammate vs. another to determine who will go home. This was a good episode with a very deeply unsatisfying ending. You will not be pleased.

Last week set the stage for this week. Kristen and Sheldon won the right to be the executive chefs at restaurants they created and were in charge of opening. They chose teams and Kristen picked Lizzie, Brooke, and Josie. Sheldon picked Stefan and Josh (and Micah).

NCIS – Recap & Review – Shiva

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NCIS
Shiva

Original Air Date: Jan 15, 2013

Maria – Associate Staff Writer
maria@thetwocentscorp.com

Previously on NCIS: Mossad Director Eli David came to the US under the radar to peacefully meet with the opposition, Iranian Arash Kazmi. However, in order to maintain secrecy he murdered a journalist who recognized him.

At a Shabbat dinner, hosted by Director Vance and his wife, NCIS Agent and Eli’s daughter Ziva David. realized her father’s crime and excused herself to phone her boss Gibbs. Whilst she was away, a drive-by shooter gunned down the house, killing Eli David and Vance’s wife Jackie!

Syfy Cancels Alphas After Two Seasons

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Syfy decided to not renew Alphas for a season three. Alphas, a show about a group of people with various superhuman abilities, aired its Season 2 finale in October 2012.

Syfy released the following statement: “Syfy has decided not to renew Alphas for a third season. We’ve been proud to present this entertaining, high-quality series for two seasons and to work with an incredible ensemble of talented actors, producers and creatives as well as our partners at BermanBraun Television. We’d like to thank the show’s dedicated regular viewers for their tremendous support.”

Farewell…Conrad Bain

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Conrad Bain, Actor

Conrad Bain, best known for playing patriarch Philip Drummond on Diff’rent Strokes, died Monday in Livermore, CA. He was 89.

For eight years from 1978 to 1986, Bain starred in the series as a wealthy New York businessman who adopted the two sons of his late African-American maid.

Bain’s first foray into television was a recurring role on the daytime vampire drama “Dark Shadows” as an innkeeper. He broke into prime-time comedy playing Arthur Harmon in Maude.

Bain is survived by his daughter and two sons.

Pretty Little Liars – Recap & Review – Mona-Mania

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Pretty Little Liars
Mona Mania

Original Air Date: Jan 15, 2013

Lauren A – Senior Reviewer
lauren@thetwocentscorp.com

Why would Aria ever want to watch a scary movie when she’s living one? I guess she was looking for a side of goose bumps to go with the cold shoulder she’s giving Byron. While those two are tap-dancing around discussions about severed heads and where Byron actually ended up the night Ali was killed, the other Liars break into the school to get a better look at Ali’s diary.

Harold’s stuff has been completely cleaned out of the janitor’s office, but there is one surprise left. A Hoodie jumps out at the girls and runs off, but not before Hanna notices his limp. The office isn’t the only thing that’s been scrubbed – when the Liars find Ali’s diary, it’s empty except for one very prominent A. However, the Liars do a pretty good job of filling in the blanks this week as Spencer goes head to head (or brain to brain) with Mona, Aria enlists Meredith’s help, and Hanna finally gets Lucas to talk…

Happy Endings – Recap & Review – The Ex Factor

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Happy Endings
The Ex Factor

Original Air Date: Jan 15, 2013

Dennis – Senior Reviewer
dennis@thetwocentscorp.com

On this week’s episode, Jane invites her ex, Ryan, to come to dinner and Brad is in for a surprise when they show up. Meanwhile, Max has a mysterious new roommate and when he goes missing, Max, Alex, and Dave team up to find him.

Also, Pete tries to get Penny to hang out with his friends and it doesn’t go so well. Read on for the recap!