This is the beginning of the series, and the whole story is being introduced in a very clever way. It really made the story look appealing. But there was this feeling that it was going to be some clever spy-like story where the hero outsmarts everyone and manages to …

The Backscatter episode of Numb3rs began with what I perceive to be a ridiculous chase seen. We know it’s a hacker doing something from an alley. They get blocked in, both front and back, and yet the two get out of the car and out of the …

At long last we are getting into the real juice of this series with edge-of-your-seat action and exciting thrills that make you beg for more as soon as you can get it. Sasuke is still paralyzed by fear, which is a nice change to see, but this episode won’t …

The Virginian: The Masquerade, a sixth season episode, was one I found to be quite delightful. It was pretty lighthearted versus the serious tone of so many of these 90 minute episodes, and it featured David Hartman, who I often enjoy in his portrayals.
Hartman guest stars as well …

From November 1957, Highway Patrol: The Sniper was the 7th episode of the third season. This half hour police drama stars Broderick Crawford as Chief Dan Mathews. In this show, Mathews and the California Highway Patrol deal with a sniper shooting at various cars as they pass by. …

From July 1989, The Ray Bradbury Theater: A Miracle of Rare Device is actually a pretty interesting story, though there are elements that I’m not as fond of. What happens is that two men, disheveled and obviously down on their luck, are traveling along a desert highway …

Columbo: Blueprint for Murder begins with a heated face off between Elliot Markham and Bo Williamson. The latter is the one with the money, and Markham wants his share of it. It’s a loud run in and certainly captures the viewers’ attention right away. Forrest Tucker …

DVR provided from Time Warner is a great service for a cheap cost. The special feature enables viewers to rewind and pause live programming. I have to say that this a very cool and helpful feature. You can never miss part of the big game or your favorite show …

In Private Eye: War Buddy, Jack Cleary (Michael Woods) has a buddy from his past, Joe Quinlan, who he tries to help out. Oddly, Quinlan really doesn’t act like he wants the assist. It makes it hard to like the character, that’s for sure. There’s …

Rod Cameron appeared in numerous episodes of the Laramie TV western, and most all were memorable outings. In this one, called The Last Journey, he plays John Cole. He’s just been released from prison, and when he shows up with a shot marshal, Slim Sherman (John Smith) …

The Scorched Feather is the 22nd episode of the second season for this black and white TV western series which stars Richard Boone as Paladin, gunfighter for hire. The guest star of note in this specific episode is Lon Chaney who plays William Ceilbleu. Written by Bruce …

I only got to see bits and pieces of the Family Guy episode Dammit Janet. But, from what I saw of it, it wasn’t too bad.
Basically, the episode has Peter convince Lois to become a stewardesss so he can secretly travel around the world for free behind her back. …

Diagnosis Murder: Mind Over Murder opens with a psychic television show that has one of them suddenly bursting out of her seat and landing in the hospital. Meanwhile at the hospital, Norman (Michael Tucci) is back, showing off pictures of his trip. The pictures aren’t the things …

I was flipping channels today and came across the Sci Fi television series 100 Million BC. Thinking it was the movie by the same name, I turned it on. Wow was I disappointed.
Normally Sci Fi comes out with some good shows. This was not one of them. Granted, I …

If you like westerns, then you will probably like this TV show starring Chuck Norris. Chuck Norris plays Walker, a Teas ranger. This is essentially a cop shop, except made country by the fact that the main character is a ranger in Texas rather than a policeman. The show …

From 1973, Star Trek: The Survivor continues the brief animated series that continued the exploration of the Enterprise crew into space. In this particular episode, they are stunned to discover that a beloved humanitarian is alive. This makes the man’s fiance, a member of the crew, delighted, …

“Parallax” is an episode that I enjoyed quite a lot, not so much for the science fiction aspect of the story which I actually found pretty dull and loaded with a lot of talk that didn’t quite make much sense to me since it was all talk that centered …

Here is yet another reality show that I happen to watch when I have the time and/or opportunity. Dancing With the Stars is so corny. Yet you get drawn in when you realize that the most uncoordinated celebrities try out for the thing and are paired …

Season three of Stargate SG-1 rolls on with another terrific episode called New Ground. The team sets foot on a planet that is sharply divided on its origins, and SG-1 is drawn into the battle by their mere presence.
Assisting the team is their new friend, Nyan. In …

Since Law & Order SVU wasn’t on last night, I was able to watch the early show of Ghost Hunters as they explored the Mark Twain House in Connecticut. This turned out to be an interesting episode.
For one, they had a lot of personal experiences. Normally, I don’t count …

Ok, I’ll admit I’m not a seven year old kid, and haven’t been for a while. But I have a fondness for the show. I mean, how brilliant is it to give a seven year old kid his own show? It is a wonderful little show, …

Hawaii Five-O: Tiger by the Tail begins with a young singer performing in a nightclub. Then he gets kidnapped right after the show. The execution of this scene was pretty lame, even for the era. It’s not the plot; it’s just how it was directed …

Knight rider is a TV show about a car that has AI and can think by itself, the car with the driver Mike help people because they work for the private agency. It is quite an interesting show that I watch quite often because it is very simple and …

Imagine a world where every thing is black and white. A world where everything has rules that it can never defy. A lonely stark world, very much in contrast to our own world. This is the world where kings and queens still rule, even if the world beyond has …

I first discovered Guiding Light when I was young I can’t even remember how old I was. I used to watch it on every holiday, and during the entire Summer of vacation. As I got older and began to do teenage things my faithfulness faltered as cable television and …

The Defenders: Nevada v. Cerbone had some real annoying moments for me. Mainly, it revolved around James Belushi and his character of lawyer, Nick Morelli. In this hour long episode, Morelli is on a diet, so he is frustrating and annoying everyone in his law firm.
Aside from …

Requiem for a Falling Star from the second season of Columbo is one of those shows where Columbo acts all befuddled at meeting a celebrity. It’s an act Peter Falk has down pat in this character of the police lieutenant. He disarms the star by practically falling …

Alias Smith and Jones: Stagecoach Seven is one of my favorite episodes for this hit ABC western series. One of the reasons for that is that Randolph Mantooth (Johnny Gage on Emergency!) guest stars as Dan Loomis. Actually, the cast is really very good in this show …

I can remember this episode quite well. This was because this was an episode about vampires and it was more humorous to me than I would have expected an X-Files episode about vampires to be. I didn’t find it top be extraordinarily scary either, or gruesome like I found …

David Clark, CEO of Best Western Hotels in the United Kingdom, goes undercover in this first episode of Undercover Boss’ second season. I actually wasn’t aware that this show was airing in the UK. We in America had its first season of the series as well. …

This episode of Smallville was great. I really enjoyed the introduction of Maxima from Almerac. Sadly I think she was a one episode thing but hopefully we may get to see more of her in the future.
Basically, Tess sets off a crystal, Maxima a beautiful alien …

The show started out with the contestants getting a make-over and then appearing live on the Tyra Banks show. This show must not have aired yet, otherwise everyone would already know who the final five contestants were. Therefore, I was confused by the whole “live” thing. …

I watch the Maury show occasionally from time to time when I am home and there is nothing on television. It is filled with drama and almost every episode is about a DNA test. The women usually brings the potential father of the baby on the show most of …

Friends Episode: The One With Mike’s Ex-Girlfriend and Monica’s Hairdo is pretty awesome, but personally, there are more awesome and funnier episodes from Friends. But this one ain’t that bad. As usual, you see Monica and Chandler debating on menial issues and this time, it’s hair issue. …

Bring ‘Em Back Alive: A Switch in Time has a couple of decent moments in it, but mostly, it lacks cohesion and entertainment values.
In the opening scenes, for example, the big star is Fanny the chimp. Fanny’s in several episodes, and in this one, she gets to cause …

The Prometheus finally goes on her shakedown cruise in Stargate SG-1: Memento. There are actually elements of this season six episode that I like, notably John Novak as Colonel William Ronson, the commander of the Prometheus. He and Jack clash in the opening scenes, and it’s pretty …

I don’t normally like the later episodes of That 70s Show; mostly because I can’t stand Donna’s replacement boyfriend (after Topher Grace left the series). But, I do like the episode that was on last night; We Will Rock You.
Basically, there are two main stories to this one. First, …

Well, I will admit this episode, The Crank in the Shaft, wasn’t quite as gross as other Bones’ episodes. But, I know I wouldn’t want to be the one trying to recover a dead body after it’s been ground up in an elevator shaft. In fact, it might be …

90210 is a television remake of the original series Beverly Hills 90210. When I heard a remake was being made I was excited to see my favourite characters back on screen in their previously much loved roles. Sadly the worst thing about 90210 was the previous characters. …

FOX is one the channels we see the most at our house.
The truth is that with the filth that is television today, getting a package that incorporates new pay channels including the Fox channel is a good start.
The scheduling of this television chain for series is one or two …

Interested in the paranormal? Are you a skeptic when it comes to ghosts? Are you looking for documented proof of an afterlife? If you have not yet watched Ghost Hunters, this show is for you.
Ghost Hunters was created by two men–Grant Wilson and Jason Hawes. …

If you do not believe in psychic powers before watching Psychic Detectives, you will after. Even experienced and hardened detectives, who have solved some pretty tough cases, become believers after they get the help from a psychic. When a psychic goes to the scene of a crime, they can …

I don’t watch That 70s Show all that often any more but did catch a re-run of it yesterday afternoon that was pretty darn funny; “Sunday, Bloody Sunday.”
Kitty, Red and Eric have Red’s mom (played by Happy Days veteran Marion Ross) over for dinner. And, since her and Kitty …

Someone finally fit the bill that the producers of The Andy Griffith Show were looking for. I think Aneta Corsaut was super as Helen Crump, Opie’s teacher, but I’m really not sure why she was better than Joanna Moore. Whatever the reason, we meet Miss Crump for …

When a prisoner turns up dead in an elevator, Ziva has to prove that she did not kill him. To make matters worse, the dead man’s brother insists that he be returned to him, along with the heroin they obtained, or Jenny Shepherd will be killed.
Gibbs puts Gibbs …

Hey, look at that. I came across back-to-back Simpsons episodes tonight and they were both Christmas related.
“Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire” is by far my favorite though. For those of you who don’t understand the history of the show, this is the very first Simpsons episode (after it …

This edition of America’s Got Talent was dubbed The You Tube Special because for the first time it centered on a You Tube competition where one act would be added to the overall competition.
I have to say that I’m really tired of the current panel of judges for this …

Fruits Basket, released in 2011, is an absolutely adorable anime. Most anime are not appropriate for children because of adult themes. There isn’t any excessive cleavage or firearms incorporated into this anime series. I have to warn parents, however, that the heroine’s skirt does ride a bit low, there …

Now as the final moments are nearly at hand, Dewey Novaic has located the center of the control cluster for the coralians. As the very seconds tick past, it shows the dark nature of man in his dying embrace. Welcome to Eureka Seven episode 46 “Planet Rock”, a …

Normally, after iconic classic episodes, I feel like the following episode suffers from having a high bar to jump. I know, each episode should be viewed on its own, but when watching episodes in blocks like this, it’s a tad unavoidable. This episode managed to subvert that …