Chuck: He finally did what I wanted him to do, which was demand to have the info removed from his mind. And, surprisingly, both he and Sarah resolved their feelings about Bryce's death. In this episode, the two agents shared an interesting Mr. and Mrs. Smith dynamic where they tried to kill each other, which was very entertaining to watch. John, the NSA agent, also souped up Chuck's car, which will add some Bond elements to the show. But there were two moments that I wasn't too keen on this time around. First, when John's car was exploding, he left Chuck behind and ran for his life. I don't think he was supposed to do that. And second, Sarah played the damsel in distress for a couple minutes, which is lame.
Big Bang Theory: It was funnier this week, but mainly because Sheldon showed his compulsive need to have a clean environment--even when that environment is in someone else's apartment.
K-Ville: Every episode we get an inside scoop as to the real chaos in the Katrina aftermath. This time we get clue in on how many of the more down-trodden areas that are still inhabited are being neglected by police officers. As a result, gangs are attempting to "commandeer" the territory for their illegal activities, which include contracting illegal aliens to people who are in dire need of assistance with renovating their water-logged homes. Apparently, the presence of these illegals have discouraged some Orleaners from returning, because there are no jobs for them. We also learn that politicians are brainstorming ideas to prevent this travesty from occurring once more. Unfortunately, one of those ideas is to bulldoze several low-income neighborhoods to create forests that would soak up excess water in case of a flood. Of course, that seems that it mainly benefits the rich, who take up an awful lot of space with their mansions. I say, if it's no big deal to ask someone to give up their home, then maybe you should give up your golf course and tennis courts that litter your estate to make room for 8 to 10 houses. As for the show itself, I'm still enjoying the dynamic between Cobb and Boulet.
Journeyman: Dan got an MRI, like I suggested, since he continues to have headaches. I didn't, however, notice that those headaches are what signal when he'll start to time travel. Even though this episode was good, and it kept you guessing about whose life he was improving this time, I'm worried about how much attention to detail they have to have. Going back in time to decades some viewers are very familiar with could have some inconsistency issues if someone's seen wearing or doing something not associated with the period.
Bionic Woman: As the season goes on, we learn more about the bionic project at the same time that Jamie does. In this episode, we learned that they don't just randomly choose people to insert millions of dollars of technology into. Apparently, in spite her boyfriend's knowledge or honesty, they've been watching her for the past two years. Like her first encounter with Isaiah Washington's character, I believe her boyfriend Nick knew of her before he met her and pretended that he didn't. If that's not shocking enough, apparently Nick died from that gunshot wound last week. I didn't think he was that wounded. I also had no idea that she wasn't just some bartender, but had a genuine shot at Harvard until her sister was dropped into her lap. Plus, her sister is supposedly a budding hacker, which was why she's not allowed to use her laptop. Yeah, like that's going to stop her.
Gossip Girl: This show just keeps getting more and more quotable with every episode. Chuck is such a scene stealer that there literally could be an entire episode of just him and his thoughts. When faced with the task to answer why he should be chosen to meet the Ivy League correspondent for a personal one-on-one that would score him admission, his answer was: "Because I'm Chuck Barris." Um...what? You cocky son of a... As expected, Blair has paired up with Chuck to do her worst. She had him trailing Serena to dig up dirt. He, of course, obliges with this comment: "I am a bitch when I want to be." You have to admire a metrosexual who can call himself a bitch. If he didn't have sex with random girls daily, I'd start to wonder about his machismo. Instead of Dan being Chuck's sparring partner, Blair got a few playful jabs in for once. After following Serena around, Chuck sees her go into the rehab facility her brother is in. Chuck calls it a "facility for the disturbed or addicted," and Blair counters with, "You must have your own wing." Now, why waste that on someone who is only joking? As predicted, Dan's little sister Jenny starts to have an interest in Serena's little brother Eric, which could be her only salvation. Also, after Serena pulls a brave stunt by not outting her brother as the rehab resident, Dan forgives her for...having money. Who knows what the hell he was mad at? But the shocker--maybe just to me--is that both Nate and Dan and Serena and Blair were pretty friendly, and could possibly end up buds by the end of the season. But, who will Chuck be friends with? There's no way I will accept a friendly Chuck.
Life: So in this episode of the mystery that is Detective Charlie Cruise, we learn that:
1) He was accused of murdering a family, the parents and a little girl, but the other daughter lived. However, she was said to have been at a sleepover, but there's proof she was in the house, which makes her a witness. And since she's 21 now, it could make for an interesting reunion.
2) Even though his ex partner was kind of a dick in the last episode, he's extending the olive branch now. And his friend's wife reveals that when Charlie was convicted, no body wanted to ride with her husband for 4 years. And we're supposed to care. Honestly lady, he was in jail for 12. Who cares if nobody wanted to be your husband's friend?
3) Cruise listens to a zen book on tape, and he's up to the chapter about how revenge is a no-no. Yeah, like he's going to listen to that one.
Favorite line: Dani finally expresses annoyance at the way that Charlie rants in circles, asking "Why exactly can't you talk like a normal person?" And he responds in his philosophical fashion with, "When exactly was the last time you met a normal person?"
Dirty Sexy Money: I feel like Nick should've held out longer on searching for his father's murderer in secret. Tripp was a little too eager to suggest that the man who's name is all over the files inside his father's briefcase should be his number one suspect. I mean, Tripp knew the combination to the briefcase. He could've planted those documents. Speaking of which, the suspenseful "click," waiting to see if Letitia's birthday really was the combination, was like the finally nail in the coffin of their affair. My favorite part of the episode had to be when Brian was bringing his illegitimate son home and he was trying to get him to understand that he had to help him lie. And even though the little boy knew to say he was Swedish, he still called him dad, which was cute, funny, and heart-wrenching all at the same time. Hey, maybe Brian might actually have a a heart.
Big Shots: After watching this episode, it's obvious that not only is Dontrelle, the tranny prostitute, going to be sticking around, but Duncan is hell-bent on selling his women-are-the-new-men philosophy. In one scene he says, "What kind of world do we live in, when women are more like men than we are?" It's also obvious that these guys aren't your ordinary Joe-schmoes. I mean, Karl negotiated visitation rights for his wife with his mistress. But at the same time, they're just like every other guy. Because when a hooker asks you what your name is, wouldn't you give her your best friend's instead?
Ugly Betty: Justin dealing with his father's death was pretty sad and Betty trying to dodge the very needy Henry made me feel her annoyance. But all of that was overshadowed by a very shocking statement made by Wilhemina. The witch was trying to bribe Betty with a visa for her father and Betty was pretending like she didn't know what Wilhemina was offering. So the witch snaps: "I'm black. You're Mexican. Let's not talk around this like a couple of white people." Hey, I'm not white, but even I thought that was a bit offensive. I mean, they're not supposed to know that we think that. The previews from next week got me excited, because there are rumors that Freddy Rodriguez ("Six Feet Under") will pose as interesting competition for Henry.
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