The Rise of Weight Watchers in the 1960s


Updated 05/15/12 12:25 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

History of Weight Watchers

This week on Mad Men's "Dark Shadows" episode, Weight Watchers serves as a type of therapy for Betty Francis, who can definitely use it. Boredom, jealousy, and insecurity dominate Betty's life as a 1960s housewife on her second marriage, and she's turned to bags of Bugles to pass the time. Now determined to lose the weight, the former model turns to a new diet plan gaining popularity with women Read more

Grey's Anatomy Rundown, "Migration"


Updated 05/11/12 5:06 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Grey's Anatomy "Migration" Recap

Usually it's the season finales of Grey's Anatomy that leave us in the lurch, but this week's episode has its very own jaw-dropping cliffhanger. As the residents scramble to figure out whether they will stay in Seattle or move on to greener pastures, every character on the show has something to ruminate on. The party line this week comes from Dr. Webber, who says, "Make sure your ringer's on," as Read more

The Poem That Inspired Mad Men's "Lady Lazarus"


Updated 05/14/12 10:48 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Lady Lazarus and Mad Men

Megan Draper sets out for a new life this week on Mad Men, as she quits her job at Sterling Cooper Draper Price to resurrect her acting career. As the title of the episode, "Lady Lazarus," suggests, our friends on Mad Men are adapting to new lives. Don lets Megan pursue her acting dream, but he's lost at work without her. Pete has morphed into the sad Don of the past, cheating on his wife and Read more

Game of Thrones "The Ghost of Harrenhal": What We're Still Talking About


Updated 05/01/12 2:29 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Game of Thrones Recap "The Ghost of Harrenhal"

There's a major game-changer on this week's Game of Thrones, as the many kings of Westeros continue to prepare for the next battle. Melisandre's recent birth has some major consequences and even Bran becomes part of rallying the troops. Things also take an interesting turn for Arya, and Catelyn makes an unexpected alliance. Despite one major plot point, this episode isn't my favorite; it seems Read more

The Office, "Fundraiser": Best Lines of the Night


Updated 04/27/12 7:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

The Office Recap "Fundraiser"

After a great cold open where Ryan tries to show off how seriously he's mourning the loss of Smokey Robinson, in this week's episode of The Office, we spend a little time at work before everyone heads to a big fundraiser thrown by Angela's senator husband. Darryl and Nellie can't seem to connect, and we learn that everything is not that positive for Andy as he adjusts to life without the office. Read more

Mad Men's 5 Maddest Moments: "Tea Leaves"


Updated 04/02/12 12:27 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Mad Men Recap, "Tea Leaves"

On this week's episode of Mad Men, Betty's back — and in an, um, "big" way. Thanks to January Jones's real-life pregnancy, Mrs. Francis has packed on a few pounds after what appears to be more than one afternoon spent on the couch with a box of Bugles. Things take a dramatic turn when Betty's mother-in-law advises a trip to the doctor, and he finds a tumor in her throat. As Betty contemplates Read more

The Vampire Diaries "The Murder of One": The Good, The Bad, and The Bloody


Updated 04/10/12 2:43 PM · Posted by · 6 comments

The Vampire Diaries Recap "The Murder of One"

Excuse me while I try to contain my excitement, but Klaus is back, you guys! After his glaring absence caused me to enjoy The Vampire Diaries far less than usual, my favorite villain is back this week. He's trying to unlink the spell that means death to him and all his siblings, and Stefan, Elena, Damon, and everyone else are trying to kill him (yes, still) before he succeeds. As usual, Team Read more

The Vampire Diaries "Break on Through": The Good, the Bad, and the Bloody


Updated 04/04/12 5:15 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

The Vampire Diaries Recap "Break on Through"

Like last week, this week's episode of The Vampire Diaries is pretty underwhelming again, and again, I blame the lack of Klaus. Where is he hiding? The episode instead focuses on Alaric and his uncontrollable urge to kill innocent people, and Damon's old pal Sage, who's on the hunt for her old flame, original vampire Finn. There's not so much excitement this week, except for one extended, and Read more

Grey's Anatomy Rundown, "One Step Too Far"


Updated 03/16/12 5:16 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Grey's Anatomy Recap, "One Step Too Far"

Jackson's overbearing mother Catherine returns to Seattle Grace on this week's episode of Grey's Anatomy, and as usual, she can't help stirring up a bit of trouble. Though she's there to help with a procedure, she brings out interesting new romantic developments in Jackson and Dr. Webber. Speaking of romance, Derek and Meredith learn once again that love and surgery don't mix, and Owen and Read more

Bachelor Ben Goes Hot-Tubing in Fantasy Suites and New Bachelorette Emily Maynard Boards the Titanic


Updated 02/28/12 6:01 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Bachelorette Emily Maynard

It was down to the final three on The Bachelor last night, which meant Ben got to roll around in the hay in Switzerland with Lindzi, Nicki, and Courtney before kicking one of the ladies to the curb. Season after season we must painfully watch one of the most awkwardly forced scenarios of the show — the reading of the fantasy suite cards — as the bachelor and each of his three Read more