“Abyss” is the ninth episode of season eight of Smallville on the CW. This episode was fantastic and really set the stage for a huge confrontation between Clark and Doomsday, who will apparently emerge from the new character Davis.
The mood of this episode was dark and dreadful, as …

Have Gun - Will Travel: Pancho didn’t impress me, especially with the way it began.
Paladin (Richard Boone) finds a young Mexican buried in the ground. As he starts to dig him out, he is stopped by the man who put the boy there. Here’s what is odd. …

This episode of Smallville brought on the reappearance of Pete Ross. When I first saw him standing there I was happy to see him remembering him from season two. Then five minutes into it I remembered how much I hated this character in the first place.
The core …

What is really fun about this episode of Emerald Point N.A.S. are two face offs. The first is with regular Dennis Weaver as Rear Admiral Tom Mallory facing off against guest star Robert Loggia, who plays a Russian admiral. They are discussing some close encounters that have …

One of the biggest reasons I like the different Law & Order programs over other detective shows is I was always impressed that they would focus on solving the crimes and didn’t write in any romantic story lines between the detectives.
Unfortunately, last night, Law & Order SVU crossed that …

Airing in March 1960, Sea Hunt: The Fearmakers was the 12th episode to air in the underwater adventure series’ third season. This is another show where diver Mike Nelson, nicely acted by Lloyd Bridges, is working with the United States Coast Guard for which he’s a member of …

Well, I have never seen The Simpsons Episode Lost Verizon until last night. And, you know what, it was actually a pretty darn good episode.
Basically, Bart, after missing out on Principal Skinner going through a major (and very funny) public humiliation, wants a cell phone. After trying to earn …

I do not remember ever hearing of the animated series “The Batman” which is of course a modern day spin off of the comic book character, until I saw it being aired on local television recently. At first, I was hesitant to even give it a try since I …

Another season seven story of Wagon Train was The Andrew Elliott Story, starring Dick Sargent of Bewitched fame as the title character. Interestingly, he’s only seen in flashbacks.
The focus on The Andrew Elliott Story is on Duke Shannon (Scott Miller, or Denny Miller as he is more well …

I like the television series Bones but have not been a fan of more recent episodes because the cases are a bit boring. The episode “The Man in the Bear” is one that should serve as an example of what this show used to give us for entertainment compared …

The Universe delivers another thrilling and informative instalment, this time with the focus on something closer to home than the usual subject matter.
This episode focused on our own blue world; the Earth. That mightn’t sound the most thrilling focus, considering the other destinations this series investigates, reminding us of …

Now this is more like it. With all of the plot setup out of the way, this episode manages to deliver everything you’d want in an episode of Doctor Who. All the things that were missing have come back here to deliver a very enjoyable conclusion to …

The third episode of Parking Wars for season four had a lot going on in Philadelphia. One of the fun bits is getting to see the different personalities of those who work as the ticketing agents. There are all kinds. Some come across flamboyantly and even …

Why oh why did they bother writing this episode? Or more so, what is the point of ‘filler’ episodes like this one? If you know you’re gonna have empty spaces in your TV show’s season, why make extra space for episodes? Anyway, “Trespass” has one of those characters in …

Sarah Silverman brings her usual blend of the bizarre, the insulting and the anarchic to the small screen in her very own sitcom. Playing a fictionalized version of herself, Sarah idles her way through life, living in a cushy apartment in LA paid for by her doting younger sister …

This episode is rather interesting. I think the producer is presenting a real problem that we are fighting with in our world. The use of experimental growth experiments on our food. And he actually poses a real problem in an appropriate manner somehow intermingling the idea into a family …

There’s only a few more Monk episodes remaining before the show is permanently done. And, I think it is definitely about time. The episode “Mr. Monk and the Magician” is a good reason.
It was an interesting twist having Monk’s neighbor Kevin Dorfman being the murder victim this time around. …

“Marathon Men” is an episode of “The Jeffersons” that features George and Tom preparing for a many mile race that is being held in about a week after George and Tom get into an argument over who can beat who in a race. I didn’t really find the plot …

Mr. Krabs makes a deal with Spongebob and Squidward that if he learns the names of all the customers in the restaurant, he will give them a prize. They are both so surprised that Mr. Krabs is going to actually give them something that they start to scurry around …

I have a really difficult time getting into TV shows. I always feel like I’m being incredibly unproductive if I’m just sitting in front of the TV watching mindless entertainment for hour after hour. It really takes a lot for me to get into a show to the point …

This episode picks up pretty much where the last one left off. After the whole ordeal with the storm, both Sokka and Katara have fallen ill. Aang promises to get them some medicine.
If you thought Sokka was amusing on a regular basis, just wait til you see …

The latest episode of Surviving the Cut was called Special Forces Diving which dealt with the Special Forces Combat Diving Course. These personnel are already Special Ops trained, and that in itself takes a great deal of courage and strength. This is even more intense.
There were 53 …

Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea: Night of Terror, episode 4 of season 3, guest starred Henry Jones as Dr. Sprauge. The crux of the drama is when Admiral Nelson (Richard Basehart), Sprauge, and Chief Sharkey (Terry Becker) are essentially lost inside the diving bell, which had …

This episode of Greek was enjoyable. Today’s episode was dealing with the “G” word. graduation. Casey wants to go to Washington and Cppie doesn’t know what he wants. Dale starts working at ZBZ at Fisher’s old job and Rusty is struggling with his project.
The Cappie …

When I saw the title of this show on VH1, I was really surprised because I thought it was about something completely different. But nevertheless, it was a special completely dedicated to gangster rap in Los Angeles. The feature was about NWA and their impact on America …

“Odyssey” is the first episode of season eight of Smallville. This is the first ever episode that did not feature the character of Lex Luthor. Although this is a huge blow to the show, at the least this episode shows that the writers are willing to introduce some …

The Andy Griffith Show: A Black Day for Mayberry , from November 1963 and a fourth year episode, is so funny, and it’s all because of Don Knotts, who plays that dopey and crazy, though well intentioned, Barney Fife. Poor Barney just wants to be important and be …

I always remember Fame: Expose fairly well, mainly because it guest starred Brian Patrick Clark, best known both for Eight is Enough and General Hospital. He’s always fun to watch, whether he’s a good guy or a villain, and he plays both with equal expertise. He has …

I had always been meaning to sit down and watch the television show Supernatural - I had heard such good things about it and now that I finally have I will be one of those people telling others how great the show is.
Supernatural focuses on the relationship between two …

I love stories about the past and mysteries in general so I tend to be thrilled when the two genres combine. That is what attracted me to a television series such as “Mysteries at the Museum”. I’m able to watch a series that reveals the secrets behind certain relics I …

A few years ago, NBC’s The Office was the best show on the air. Quick, clever, and hilarious, this was a pleasure to tune into each and every week. The excitement of the tension between Pam and Jim, the awkwardness that Michael is sure to cause, and Dwight’s disturbing …

Shaq’s Big Challenge is the best inspiration I have ever seen for kids. Overweight and extremely introverted, I wish Shaq witnessed the growing rate of obesity when I was in school. Maybe I wouldn’t have had to spend my time finding the right clothes to cover up …

Eventually, even the most popular shows end up coming full circle and, either because they try too hard to re-invent themselves or because they run out of legitimate talent, they start showing some decline. This is especially true when it comes to reality television because you are always trying …

Voyagers!: Created Equal takes viewers back to the age of Spartacus, who is enslaved and forced to fight as a gladiator in the arena. This allows the hunky series star, Jon-Erik Hexum, to show off his physique in the arena as well. As an actor, Hexum still …

Star Trek: The Tholian Web is another very good episode. It’s one I have enjoyed from the very first time I saw it and which I never tire of seeing to this day. It has heart and drama, so that draws me in. Here are some …

Star Trek Voyager season 3 episode 9 is a continuation of Futures End this being part two. I thought it was pretty cool when Commander Chakotay and Torres attempt to grab Starling out of his own car with a transporter from a shuttle. But it couldn’t be that simple …

There seems to be an influx of programs on television today that focus on crime and criminals. This one focuses on the actual jail experience. This is a nice twist because most reality shows center on what goes on prior to the crime occurring, or while …

One day Spongebob Squarepants decides to open a bubble stand in his yard and sell them. Patrick thought it looked like a lot of fun so he decides to give it a try. Squidward looks out of his window and see what Spongebob and Patrick are doing. …

I really want to be a fan of CSI: New York, and in fact I did watch it regularly in the beginning, but somehow, I just didn’t get into the habit of watching every week. So, I’ve seen sporadic episodes only. One thing that I know is …

The Cage is the original pilot for the legendary Star Trek television series. Written by creator Gene Roddenberry, it’s the true beginnings of this science fiction classic. However, there are many differences between it and the show that is now so recognizable to millions.
I actually like the …

The Fall Guy: That’s Right, We’re Bad has that classic bit that ends up included in the opening theme, where Colt Seavers (Lee Majors) is trying to take a bath and everyone under the sun keeps coming in. It’s humorous. There’s a reason for it, of course, …

Monster Episode 1 begins in 1986 in Düsseldorf, Germany where Dr. Kenzo Tenma successfully operates on a famous opera singer at Eisler Memorial Hospital. He later finds out that a construction worker he was supposed to operate on died because he wasn’t operated on first and later he …

One of the things I like about That Girl is that they celebrate a lot of the holidays, or at least acknowledge them. Some shows may do Christmas, but that’s about it, so this is quite nice. The occasion here is New Year’s Eve, and to welcome …

I was browsing movie options at Netflix for our Netflix player and came across season 1 of the show Fraggle Rock. So, I loaded it for our oldest daughter, who is always looking for something to watch after school.
This was actually the first time I’ve seen the show too …

From 1959 to 1963, NBC aired a wonderful western called Laramie, starring John Smith and Robert Fuller. Many folks still remember this series, which had an enduring impact on many. Unfortunately, it’s yet to be released on DVD, or even video.
What I love about the series is …

From 1983, Tales of the Gold Monkey: Ape Boy is a story that you could read about in schoolbooks. In a society of apes, a teenage boy is found living with apes, who raised him. He’s wearing jeans. Wonder where he got those, since he was …

I have always loved cartoons. As a kid, I had all kinds of favorites. Saturday mornings were a joy, and so were weekday mornings before school. As an adult, I still enjoy them. In fact, I’ve purchased a few VHS releases of some of my …

Top Chef: Covert Cuisine was unique in that for the elimination challenge, the dinner was actually held at the Central Intelligence Agency headquarters in Langley, Virginia. It’s not often a TV show is going to get inside the C.I.A. for something like this, so that was pretty intriguing.
The …

Stargate SG1 is checking out a dome on a planet when they find a lot of people trapped inside of what appears to be chairs with arms holding them in place and things attached to their heads. Curious, they wander through the dome, noticing that the people are …

As a big fan of the show What Not to Wear (the U.S. version), I couldn’t help but check out the British version when I saw it listed in my TV listings. I have to say, I was disappointed. Perhaps it is cultural. I enjoyed listening …