Some of the first spoiler releases for the new year . . .
SUSAN’S LIFE HANGS IN THE BALANCE FOLLOWING THE RIOT ON WISTERIA LANE, AND THE FATE OF PAUL YOUNG IS REVEALED — BUT WHO SHOT HIM? — ON ABC’S “DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES”
Kyle MacLachlan Guest Stars as Orson Hodge
Brian Austin Green Guest Stars as Keith
“Assassins” – Susan’s life hangs in the balance after being trampled by the rioting mob on Wisteria Lane; the fate of Paul Young is revealed following the aftermath of the riot, but who shot him?; Keith moves in with Bree but is shocked when Orson pays a surprise visit; Gaby finds it difficult to purge all traces of Grace from her life in order to repair her relationship with Juanita; and Renee wrestles with telling Lynette the truth about her past with Tom, on “Desperate Housewives,” SUNDAY, JANUARY 2 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.
Guest starring are Emily Bergl as Beth Young, Daniella Baltodano as Celia Solis, Brian Austin Green as Keith Watson, Kyle MacLachlan as Orson Hodge, Harriet Sansom Harris as Felicia Tillman, Stephanie Faracy as Miss Charlotte, David Brisbin as Dr. Sugarman, Jodi Long as Dr. Lunt, Catherine Carlen as Bess, Derek Webster as Det. Harrison, Matthew Glave as Det. Foster, Michelle Duffy as Judy, Shauna Markey as mother, Angela Bullock as female prison guard, Dale Waddington as nurse and Casper Brindle as cab driver.
KITTY’S ROMANCE PUTS HER NEW JOB AT RISK, ON ABC’S “BROTHERS & SISTERS”
“Scandalized” – Nora’s seemingly innocent date night scandalizes every couple in the Walker family, while Kitty’s new relationship with Seth sparks a flurry of internet gossip and an unexpected reaction by Kitty’s boss, on “Brothers & Sisters,” SUNDAY, JANUARY 2 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.
Guest starring are Edwina Findley as Jill, Evan Jones as Dan, John Terry as Dr. Karl Banks, Odette Yustman as Annie, Isabella Rae Thomas as Olivia, Helen Eigenberg as Mona, Tina Huang as the E.R. doctor, Ryan Devlin as Seth, Ann Marie Lee as Trisha, Ingrid Walters as Leah, Cristine Rose as Dean Danielle Whitley, Cantrell Harris as Michael and Damon Dayoub as the firefighter.
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So I’m doing two weeks of “Brothers and Sisters” thoughts in this post.
First, I thought last week’s episode featuring all the Walkers converging on a hotel for separate getaways was hysterical. It was not only the best episode this season, but one of the best episodes ever. Scratch that, this week’s episode topped last week’s! But back to last week’s episode . . . it even made me forget my anger toward’s Scotty and begin to forgive him . . . just a little.
I love Nora and her new guy, I just find myself unable to commit to her love life anymore. Her men never ever work out! So I am not expecting this one to either . . . so maybe the show will surprise me?
I find myself actually missing the Holly/David storyline . . . but not Rebecca. I do however hope when Holly gets her memory back she sides with Justin in the whole thing. I also find myself unable to invest in any of Justin’s new romances, as I expect Rebecca to return at some point for him. Not that she deserves him!
This week’s episode was probably one of the best ever. Nora’s “It’s a Wonderful Life” dream sequence turned horribly wrong was hilarious. I loved how all the kids turned out horrible without her around, and that they were plotting to kill her.
Kitty and Kevin’s Christmas war was great. I especially loved Kitty telling Kevin not to play the gay card. I also couldn’t believe Sarah fired that old lady and her wooden dummy on Christmas. Scrooge! It was nice to see in the end she hired her back.
Justin worrying about getting his figgy pudding for his new girl the entire episode was great too. I have always wanted figgy pudding myself . . . but then googled to see what it was . . . not so much!
Kitty learning her new guy was also the dean’s daughter . . . woah! I never saw that one coming. She might be in some hot water now.
The Saul storyline was a little bit of a downer for a Christmas themed episode. But I did like at the end he reminded his family of their Jewish roots as well. I was wondering if they were just sweeping that under the rug or what.
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Michael Gross, best known as “Family Ties” father Steven Keaton, will guest star on an upcoming episode of “Brothers and Sisters” as a food critic who tries to break up Saul and his boyfriend (played by the returning Richard Chamberlain).
It looks like Lynette’s mother Stella (Polly Bergen) will be back, with a new man in her life. Larry Hagman is set to guest in an upcoming episode with her. Larry is of course best known in TV Land as J.R. Ewing from “Dallas.”
Private Practice: Charlotte Finds Some Peace, But Not Justice
Posted by Dustin on 12.08.2010 at 10:53 pm
So the latest episode of “Private Practice” was just rage enducing! What’s worse is we have to wait until sometime in January for it to return . . . and we still have no resolution for Charlotte!
Naomi finally returned in this episode and got caught up on all that had been going on while she was gone. Addison meanwhile got involved with a recurring drug addicted patient who constantly gave her newborns up for cash to the doctors (who then made sure the babies went somewhere safe). The whole story continued to stir her need for a child, and create a little bit of drama with Sam who still really didn’t want anymore. Is it wrong that I hope this leads to these two breaking up? I just don’t like them together, period! I think Naomi is somehow secretly hoping the same thing too.
The Assistant DA, who seemed more concerned with protecting her 100% rape conviction record, refused to bring charges against Charlotte’s rapist, citing all the irregularities of the case . . . which again just seem to be about her not wanting to lose a case. I can’t help but worry the creep will come after Charlotte again at some point.
Charlotte talked to Sheldon and attempted to find some peace, but Cooper’s rage kept building. He took it out on the father of a patient, who he thought was molesting his son. Turns out he had the wrong parent, it was the mom! It was a really sad and depressing case. Later Cooper ended up taking more frustrations, these ones sexual, out on Amelia when he tried to kiss her. Oh Cooper . . . you are making it hard for me to root for you and Charlotte at this point. Don’t make me root for Charlotte and Sheldon!
The show ended with a cliff hanger. Addison’s mom Bizzy returned with her personal assistant/lover, who was in a wheel chair and clearly in medical trouble. Love Jo Beth Williams, so I’m glad to see her character back.
So last night, though his wife was missing from air, Paul’s plan was fully revealed. He’s bought up houses in the neighborhood to have a voting share, which allows him to basically turn one of the homes into a halfway house for recently released convicts. I guess we’ll have to ignore the fact that this would require so many legal ordinances with the city, and various trained social workers/personel onboard. Paul needs one more house for the controlling vote, and is now pressuring some of the older or more financially strapped people to sell now . . . before their house values plummet.
This whole story basically set up next week’s big mid-season finale, where during a protest outside of the planned halfway house, a riot breaks out, and Susan is gravely injured. Of course if the halfway house sees completion, the real twist in this story should be Felicia getting paroled early for good behavior and ending up living in it as a condition for her parole! Hey, it’s TV after all.
Gabby hatched a horrible plot to have the INS pick up Grace’s mom, so she could keep both Grace and Juanita. Fortunately she didn’t go through with it, as that would have made her the most horrible woman on the show. Bob had one of the best lines when he told her that if some hypothetical person did call the INS, that hypothetical person would also be burning in hypothetical hell! In the end though, she lost Grace, who left for Texas with her mother. I am betting she’ll be back though, as Grace’s mom will think hard about Gabby’s offer to “watch” her so she’s not dragging her all over creation while on the run.
Bree continued to feel bad for Keith’s dad, who seemed to be in a deep depression over his impending divorce. She unfortunately kept inviting him out with them, and his being a third wheel ruined Keith’s planned proposal to Bree. Not only is the cat out of the bag (he refused to ask her because this wasn’t the way he planned to), but now Keith’s dad knows his plans. Daddy likes Bree way too much, and next week makes a play for her. It looks like Keith ends up attacking his dad. Why am I seeing him going back to jail for a stint, and Keith’s dad moving in on Bree even more?
Finally Susan and Renee bonded, as Renee has been unable to get over the one man she felt was the right one for her. Of course it turned out this man was Tom, and now Susan is stuck in the middle of a bizzarre love triangle. Meanwhile Tom and Lynette had it out as he’s tired of the fact she never sticks up for him or brags about him. We learned Tom is a VERY BIG boy in this episode, and Lynette has not once bragged to the girls about this. I actually liked this story, because we got to the root of why Lynette is an “emasculating bitch” as she put it. She knows what a great guy Tom is, everyone knows it, and she feels she isn’t worthy . . . so the less she praises him the less she has to face that feeling.
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So tonight was the big halfway point to regionals, where New Directions failed last year. That’s right, sectionals. There competition were The Hipsters, an old folk GED group, and The Warblers, who are who Kurt defected to.
Mr. Schue decided to shake things up and showcase different talent, which of course got Rachel’s unmentionables all twisted up. Schue ended up unleashing holy hell on her, telling her while she was talented, she was a poor sport and not a team player. SO LONG OVERDUE! I loved every minute of Schue telling Rachel off.
Things went from bad to worse for Rachel, when she found out Santana and Finn hooked up last year. She then tried to do the same with Puck in some twisted revenge scheme, but Puck actually found a bit of morals and refused to do that to Finn yet again. She confessed to Finn though, and he dumped her! He pointed out when he was with Santana, they weren’t yet a couple . . . but what she did was just plain cheatin (and mean).
Kurt learned that the grass isn’t always greener on the other side. While at his new school he may not be getting bullied, he’s also just a drone who has lost his individuality and personality. When he was singing Evita, and Blaine made the gesture for him NOT to do the required hand lift . . . wow! Yeah that was telling. You’re not gunna get bullied cause basically your being turned into a mindless uniform wearing zombie. Why do I get the feeling we’ll soon be hearing Pink Floyd’s “Another Brick in the Wall?” Oh and by the way, the Evita stuff made me tingle! I have been waiting to see them do that forever.
Sectionals was not only Journeyless, it was awesomeness! I loved that so many people who never get showcased were. Quinn was just amazing on “Time of Your Life” and I have loved Santana’s vocals since her bit part in “Bad Romance” from season one.
In the end, the Warblers and New Directions tied one another, both are moving onto regionals. Let’s just hope Kurt jumps ship back to his old team before then.
Oh yes, I almost forgot . . . Emma Pillsbury went to Vegas with Uncle Jessie and they got married. WHAT! How dare she do this to Mr. Schue! I hope Uncle Jessie sings “Forever” to her until her ears bleed or she runs screaming from him and back to Mr. Schue!
