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Every Friday at 1 PM EST/10 AM PST, Team GMMR will host a LIVE chat to talk all things television. What’s coming up on your favorite shows? What did we think of what went down on TV this past week? It’s your chance to come ask your most dire TV questions.

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Friday’s SNAP JUDGMENT – NIKITA

It’s SNAP JUDGMENT time!

What is SNAP JUDGMENT, you ask?

Every day we’ll pick our favorite promotional picture from that night’s new television episodes and we’ll showcase it here. Then you guys can speculate what goes down in the scene/what you’d like to see happen/caption the pic however you want in the comments section.

So which show amused us today?

NIKITA!

Sure, this photo might be more low-key than normal (and certainly it’s much calmer than most NIKITA scenes), but that’s why it stood out.

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Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Friday, September 23, 2011

It’s finally Friday! And the busy week of premieres continues tonight! Keep reading for all of your choices!

Kitchen Nightmares | 8pm on FOX | Season Premiere
“Blackberry’s”
Chef Ramsay visits Plainfield, New Jersey, determined to breathe new life and energy into Blackberry’s Catering and Family Restaurant. Disappointed by the lackluster service and underwhelming food quality, Chef Ramsay forces the owners to take a long, hard look at their restaurant and gives them one last chance to turn things around. Find out if Chef Ramsay’s advice and guidance will be enough to save this family restaurant.

Nikita | 8pm on The CW | Season Premiere
“Game Change”
Nikita and Michael plot to take down Division and Oversight and are prepared to use the contents of the black box to do so. Amanda is now running Division but Oversight has assigned one of their own, a new agent named Sean, to keep an eye on her. Amanda’s first mission is to get back the black box from Nikita, and she enlists Alex’s help to do so. Alex refuses until Amanda tells her she will help her find the man who killed Alex’s father. Meanwhile, Nikita and Michael find help from an unlikely ally.

A Gifted Man | 8pm on CBS | Series Premiere
“Pilot”
Michael Holt is an exceptional doctor who lives a materialistic life of luxury thanks to his work-obsessed career and powerful and wealthy patients; however, Michael’s ordered world is rocked when his ex-wife, Anna, an idealistic free-clinic doctor and the love of his life, mysteriously appears to him. In an attempt to go back to his “normal” life, Michael visits Anton, a carpenter who moonlights as a Shaman to try and extract Anna’s spirit from his body, but when Anna appears and asks Michael to go to her clinic to help keep it running, he realizes she needs him more now then ever. Curious about Michael’s sudden change in behavior is his efficient assistant, Rita, who works tirelessly to facilitate his schedule in order to accommodate his added responsibilities at the clinic. Touched by those in need and accepting of Anna’s compassionate “presence,” Michael’s attitude toward serving the rich and poor is turned upside down, and he begins to see that there’s room in his life for everyone.

Keep reading for more…

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THE FINDER Exclusive: Former THE X-FILES Star Mitch Pileggi Lands a Guest Spot

When THE FINDER debuts in early 2012 on Fox, science-fiction fans can look forward to seeing Walter helping out a familiar face: former THE X-FILES star Mitch Pileggi!

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COMMUNITY’s Cold Opening Musical Number [VIDEO]

Oh COMMUNITY! You are your passive aggressive digs at GLEE. You make me smile!

The season premiere of COMMUNITY set the stage for the new season in the most musical of ways.  In case you missed the music in Jeff’s mind, check it out here:

J.J. Abrams Talks PERSON OF INTEREST

Seven years ago today, LOST debuted. (Time sure flies, doesn’t it?) So it’s really only fitting PERSON OF INTEREST, the new series from the J.J. Abrams production company, Bad Robot, also has their debut tonight. As an extra dose of awesome for LOST fans? The new series stars former LOST star Michael Emerson.

What is PERSON OF INTEREST?

According to CBS, “PERSON OF INTEREST stars Jim Caviezel, Emmy Award winner Michael Emerson and Academy Award nominee Taraji P. Henson in a crime thriller about a presumed dead former-CIA agent who teams up with a mysterious billionaire to prevent violent crimes by using their own brand of vigilante justice. Reese’s (Caviezel) special training in covert operations appeals to Finch (Emerson), a software genius who invented a program that uses pattern recognition to identify people about to be involved in violent crimes. Using state-of-the-art surveillance technology, the two work outside of the law using Reese’s adept skills and Finch’s unlimited wealth to unravel the mystery of the person of interest and stop the crime before it happens. Reese’s actions catch the attention of the NYPD, including homicide detective Carter (Henson), and Fusco (Kevin Chapman), a cop who Reese uses to his advantage. With infinite crimes to investigate, Reese and Finch find that the right person, with the right information, at the right time, can change everything.”

And if you think it sounds really science-fiction-y, executive producer J.J. Abrams told a group of reporters last month it is decidedly not the case.

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Fox Picks Up New Kiefer Sutherland Drama, TOUCH

Kiefer Sutherland is returning to TV!

Kevin Reilly, President of Entertainment, at Fox Broadcasting Company announced in a statement today that his network has picked up the new series, TOUCH, for 13 episodes set to air in the spring.

“TOUCH is another ambitious series from Tim Kring that is beautifully executed and has incredibly resonant themes for our times,” said Reilly. “With Kiefer back on the network as the face and force behind this creative new series, I’m confident it will resonate with viewers this spring.”

“Every once in a while, you encounter a piece of material that you just cannot say no to,” Sutherland added. “That, combined with the opportunity to work again with Peter Chernin and the Fox studio and network, makes me thrilled to be a part of this project. I also look forward to working with an extraordinary writer and producer like Tim Kring.”

So what is TOUCH?

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Katie Holmes to Guest Star on HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER

Katie Holmes has scored a long-teased role on HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER…but no, it’s not the mother. (We think.)

Instead, Vulture is reporting that Holmes will appear in an upcoming Halloween episode as the Slutty Pumpkin, a girl who first referenced by Ted all the way back in season 1, but has yet to be properly introduced to the audience.

With the recent return of Victoria and now the Slutty Pumpkin to the canvas, is there any other former Ted flames you hope they bring back?

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Vodcast! The One Where Danielle and Marisa Talk About the Emmy Drama Winners

While my friend Danielle Turchiano (from Made Possible By Pop Culture) and I already shared some of our Emmy thoughts (you can see what we said about the comedy winners here), but the champs in drama had us a little bit more divided.

Which wins had us excited? Which ones had us annoyed? What shows do we wish would get some Academy love?

Take a look!

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THE X FACTOR: LA Reid on What Drew Him to the Series, What Surprised Him and More

Now that you’ve had your first taste of THE X FACTOR, what did you think?

Was it everything you hoped it would be? Personally, I’m already crazy about a few of the contestants that aired last night and I’m excited to see what tonight’s two-hour episode brings.

I sat down with THE X FACTOR judge LA Reid to talk about what drew him to the series, what has been the most surprising aspect of the process, what kind of judge he’ll be and more…

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THE BIG BANG THEORY Season 5 Preview

THE BIG BANG THEORY is back!

While CBS has unfortunately spoiled a little too much about the resolution of the “Penny and Raj slept together!” story with a particularly spoilery clip from the first episode (which is not included here), there is plenty more to look forward to in the special one-hour block of episodes.

For instance? Sheldon and the guys playing paintball! Take a look at a clip from tonight’s brand new episode…

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Thursday’s SNAP JUDGMENT – GREY’S ANATOMY

Thursday TV is crazy busy, which means our options for SNAP JUDGMENT will be plentiful each week!

What is SNAP JUDGMENT, you ask?

Every day we’ll pick our favorite promotional picture from that night’s new televisionepisodes and we’ll showcase it here. Then you guys can speculate what goes down in the scene/what you’d like to see happen/caption the pic however you want in the comments section.

So which show caught our eye today?

GREY’S ANATOMY!

Yes, Meredith and McDreamy have a baby now, and while they might not have ended the season on speaking terms, this photo is absolutely adorable.

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Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Thursday, September 22, 2011

I feel like I have to apologize to my DVR because of all the shows I’m watching and recording tonight! Thursday is always a crazy night for TV, but are there any shows you are particularly excited about tonight?

Read on for the selection and let me know!

The Big Bang Theory | 8 and 8:30pm on CBS | Season Premiere
“The Skank Reflex Analysis”
Penny worries that she’s screwed things up permanently with her friends, while Sheldon takes command of the paintball team. [I can’t wait to see the fallout from Penny and Raj sleeping together!]

“The Infestation Hypothesis”
A fight between Sheldon and Penny leaves Amy caught in the middle, while Leonard tries to spice up his long-distance relationship with Priya.

The X-Factor | 8pm on Fox | Timeslot Premiere
“Auditions #2”
The live auditions in front of an audience of thousands continue on the second part of the two-night series premiere of THE X FACTOR. Don’t miss the unbelievable auditions as the judges continue their search to find the next global superstar or breakout music group worthy of a $5 million recording contract with Syco/Sony Music. Find out who will bring the judges and audience to their feet and who will leave the stage in tears.

Charlie’s Angels | 8pm on ABC | Series Premiere
“Angel With a Broken Wing”
Everyone deserves a second chance — even a thief, a street racer and a cop who got in a little too deep. After all, the three women who solve cases for their elusive boss, Charlie Townsend, are no saints. They’re angels… Charlie’s Angels. Set and filmed in Miami, this fun, glamorous, action-packed take on the 1970s smash hit series introduces us to three new angels, all fearless detectives, head-turning beauties and close friends. There’s Abby Sampson, a Park Avenue princess who became a world-class thief. Then there’s Kate Prince, a Miami cop who fell from grace, losing both her career and her fiance. Finally there’s Gloria, a disgraced army lieutenant who has a way with explosives. In the premiere episode, one of the angels’ missions ends in Gloria’s tragic death. Charlie persuades them to partner with Gloria’s childhood friend, Eve, a street racer with a mysterious past. They may not know each other yet, but one thing’s for sure: Abby, Kate and Eve will always have each others’ backs. The angels are rounded out by the new Bosley, a hot, young computer hacker who helps them solve cases and enjoys being surrounded by powerful, beautiful women.

Community | 8pm on NBC | Season Premiere
“Biology 101”
As the Greendale study group gathers in the library, they wonder whether they will see their old friend Pierce, who left the study group in a huff after last spring’s paintball game. Jeff quickly butts heads with their new biology teacher Professor Kane and is kicked out of class – leading to a crisis within the group about whether they will all stay together. Dean Pelton is feeling empowered after a summer at “Dean Camp” but finds a new nemesis in Vice Dean Laybourne, dean of the highly regarded Air Conditioning Repair Annex at Greendale.

The Vampire Diaries | 8pm on The CW
“The Hybrid”
Klaus puts a plan in motion that will give him even more power, but even with the unwilling participation of werewolf Ray Sutton, things don’t go exactly as Klaus had planned. Damon and Alaric reluctantly go along with Elena’s new strategy to find Stefan, leading Damon into a dangerous fight with an unexpected enemy. Jeremy turns to Matt for help as he continues to try to understand what the ghosts from his past want from him. Unaware that Caroline is in need of his help, Tyler faces an emotional confrontation with his mother.

Parks and Recreation | 8:30pm on NBC | Season Premiere
“I’m Leslie Knope”
Leslie has to either break-up with Ben or follow her dream of running for office. Ann is forced to dispense medical advice after making an unexpected diagnosis. Meanwhile, Ron prepares for the return of his first ex-wife, Tammy One.

So much more…

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LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT: What Did You Think of Stabler’s Storyline?

[Warning: if you haven’t seen the season 13 premiere of LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT, turn away now. The following post includes spoilers on a key element of the hour and you won’t want to have it ruined.]

Are we all good?

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CRIMINAL MINDS: Thomas Gibson, Shemar Moore and Kirsten Vangsness Tease Season 7

We’re so close to the season premiere of CRIMINAL MINDS! Are you excited?

You know who is excited? Thomas Gibson, Shemar Moore and Kirsten Vangsness!

Don’t believe me? Take a look at the videos from our chats at the Paley Center Fall TV Preview party to see which actor decided their office needs a, um, special addition, which one rallied the nearby fans to show their enthusiasm and which one has delightfully creative ways to describe their castmates. Oh, and of course they’re dishing a little on what fans can expect in season 7.

Take a look!

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