Monthly Archives: September 2009

September 30, 2009

Modern Family – “The Bicycle Thief”

“The Bicycle Thief” September 30th, 2009 I, like every other TV critic on the planet, liked Modern Family. I even loved parts of it. But I was one of the few who expressed some trepidation at what the show was … Continue reading →

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September 30, 2009

The King Waits for the Fall Season: The Tudors Season 3 makes CBC Debut

Details on the Canadian premiere of CBC/Showtime’s The Tudors’ third season on September 30th, 2009. Continue reading →

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September 29, 2009

Being Erica – “Battle Royale”

A review of the second episode of Season 2 of CBC’s Being Erica, featuring a guest appearance by Degrassi’s Jake Epstein. Continue reading →

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September 29, 2009

The Good Wife – “Stripped”

A review of the second episode of CBS’ new legal series The Good Wife starring Julianna Margulies, “Stripped.” Continue reading →

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September 28, 2009

The Big Bang Theory – “The Jiminy Conjecture”

A review of the Season 3, Episode 2 of The Big Bang Theory, featuring a guest appearance from comedian Lewis Black. Continue reading →

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September 28, 2009

How I Met Your Mother – “Double Date”

A review of the second episode of How I Met Your Mother’s fifth season, featuring an unexpected twist on blind dating and the introduction of the gang’s doppelgangers, starting with Stripper Lily. Continue reading →

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September 28, 2009

Mad Men – “Seven Twenty Three”

A review of the 7th episode of Mad Men’s third season, featuring Don Draper’s attempts to remain in control of his life and the effect it has on both his wife and his young apprentice. Continue reading →

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September 28, 2009

Season Premiere: The Amazing Race Season 15 – “Japan/Vietnam”

A review of the 15th season premiere of Emmy-winning The Amazing Race, featuring the racers traveling from Los Angeles, California to Tokyo, Japan and to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and surrounding area. Continue reading →

Season Premiere: Dexter – “Living the Dream”

A review of the Season 4 Premiere of Showtime’s Dexter, “Living the Dream,” featuring the arrival of Baby Harrison and the introduction of the Trinity Killer, played by John Lithgow. Continue reading →

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September 27, 2009

Season Premiere: Saturday Night Live – “Megan Fox and U2″

A review of the season premiere of the venerable sketch comedy show, featuring Megan Fox as the host and U2 as the musical guest, and highlighted by an exceptionally weak series of sketches and a new cast member swearing on live television. Continue reading →

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Monthly Archives: September 2009

Modern Family – “The Bicycle Thief”

The King Waits for the Fall Season: The Tudors Season 3 makes CBC Debut

Being Erica – “Battle Royale”

The Good Wife – “Stripped”

The Big Bang Theory – “The Jiminy Conjecture”

How I Met Your Mother – “Double Date”

Mad Men – “Seven Twenty Three”

Season Premiere: The Amazing Race Season 15 – “Japan/Vietnam”

Season Premiere: Dexter – “Living the Dream”

Season Premiere: Saturday Night Live – “Megan Fox and U2″

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