Saving Hope – NBC 9/8c – SERIES PREMIERE “Pilot” - Charlie Harris (Michael Shanks), the charismatic Chief of Surgery of Toronto’s Hope-Zion Hospital ends up in a coma, leaving the hospital in chaos – and his fiancée and fellow surgeon, Alex Reid (Erica Durance), in a state of shock. Along with newly-arrived star surgeon, Joel Goran (Daniel Gillies, THE VAMPIRE DIARIES), ... Read More »
Rookie Blue – ABC 10/9c – SEASON PREMIERE “The First Day of the Rest of Your Life” – Andy’s real life comes flooding back when she returns to 15 Division after a three-month suspension, ready to face an official tribunal that will decide if she should be reinstated to active duty. Reuniting with her police family, she also meets her ... Read More »
Community – NBC 8/7c “Digital Estate Planning” – Pierce is summoned to Hawthorne Enterprises to discuss his inheritance with his deceased father’s former right-hand man, Gilbert Lawson (guest star Giancarlo Esposito, “Breaking Bad”). The study group goes with him for moral support and must all pitch in to play the video game of their life on Pierce’s behalf – or ... Read More »
Community – NBC 8/7c “Curriculum Unavailable” – Abed becomes convinced that there is a conspiracy afoot and that Dean Pelton is an imposter. When Abed is apprehended sneaking around on campus, he is required to see a therapist, Dr. Heidi (guest star John Hodgman, “The Daily Show”), or risk being sent to jail. The Vampire Diaries – the CW 8/7c ... Read More »
I’m covering both episodes in this article, because real life got in my way this week. Apologies, I hope I do them both justice. “The Debate” Leslie winning a political debate – slam dunk, right? Well, I think you know where this is going. The whole half hour focused on Leslie and her showdown with Bobby Newport. The fact that ... Read More »
Community – NBC 8/7c “Basic Lupine Urology” – When Annie discovers the study group’s yam experiment smashed to smithereens on the science lab floor, the group mobilizes to expose the criminal and save their grade. Once Abed and Troy think they have located the perpetrator, the group conducts a “trial,” with a reluctant Professor Kane (guest star Michael K. Williams) ... Read More »
Just when I think I can’t love Leslie more, she goes to see Tom’s apartment in her “sneak around” clothes. Can she get more adorable? *sigh* I love girl-crushes. Now that I’ve gotten that out, let’s talk about Parks & Rec! We’re counting down to the season finale, and with only four left, we were treated to “”. What a ... Read More »
Community – NBC 8/7c “Virtual Systems Analysis” – When the biology final exam is postponed, Jeff encourages everyone to join him for a three hour lunch, but Annie convinces Abed to let her spend some time with him in the dreamatorium instead. What starts as an innocent simulation of “Inspector Spacetime” becomes a more serious examination of the study group ... Read More »
Community – NBC 8/7c “Origins of Vampire Mythology” – When Britta’s old flame “Blade” (Kirk Fox, “Parks and Recreation”) returns to town with the traveling carnival, she confesses to the group that she needs their help to stay away from him. While Annie, Troy and Abed scheme to keep her occupied and away from Blade, Jeff and Shirley head to ... Read More »
Community – NBC 8/7c “Contemporary Impressionists” – As the study group returns after winter break, Jeff reveals that he’s been seeing a shrink and he’s on anti-anxiety medication. The newfound confidence leads him to experience debilitating levels of narcissism, which Britta tries to help him manage. Meanwhile, over the break, Abed developed a celebrity impersonator habit that has saddled him ... Read More »