GLEE: “The First Time” – Discuss One of GLEE’s Best and Most “Controversial” Episodes Yet

If you’re one of those people looking for a completely objective review of tonight’s episode of GLEE, then you’ve come to the wrong place.  And no, I’m not going to apologize for getting completely wrapped up in the lives and stories of these fictional characters. Isn’t that what loving television is all about?

For an uneven and often frustrating as GLEE can be, when they deliver an episode like they did tonight with “The First Time”, it almost makes up for train wrecks like last week’s “Pot ‘O Gold”

Let’s just get this out of the way now so we can focus on other business – yes, my favorite television couple had sex tonight (or at least it was implied that they did, but more on that later.) and yes, this was a BIG reason why I enjoyed so much of tonight’s episode. Listen, I’m never going to hate an episode so largely focused on the romantic antics of Kurt and Blaine. But, I also feel the need to tell you that those boys weren’t the only reason I so enjoyed this week’s ep. Much of that credit goes to director Bradley Buecker who artfully directed tonight’s episode.

The creative choices that Buecker made when transitioning between the various storyarcs and the musical moments courtesy of ‘West Side Story’ really moved to push the episode forward. If someone were to tell me that moving forward all GLEE eps would have Bradley Buecker (or Eric Stoltz) at the helm, I was sleep just a bit easier.

Now I’m not going to rehash the whole episode because I’m pretty sure we’ve already covered this ep a lot earlier in the week (see: GLEE Teasers: “The First Time“), so here’s a bit of what worked and what didn’t for me in tonight’s episode.

Let’s talk about sex, baby!

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RAISING HOPE: Lucas Neff, Shannon Woodward and Greg Garcia Tease the Jimmy/Sabrina relationship

Jimmy and Sabrina have been dancing around each other for two seasons on RAISING HOPE, and in tonight’s brand new episode, “Jimmy and the Kid,” there’s a new potential love interest added to the mix — in the form of a 13-year-old boy.

To find out how much trouble this kid is going to cause, I caught up with RAISING HOPE stars Lucas Neff (Jimmy), Shannon Woodward (Sabrina) and series creator Greg Garcia on set to find out what’s going down — and when fans might expect some movement in the Sabrina/Jimmy relationship…

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SUBURGATORY Scoop: Guess Who’s Coming Out of the Closet?

Someone’s love life on SUBURGATORY is about to become a lot more public in the coming months.

In fact, when I was on set recently, one of the actors told me their character will be coming out in the next batch of episodes — and they’ll be dating someone we’ve seen before.

So what’s coming up? I talked with the actor about the show’s newest relationship…

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About Last Night…HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, HART OF DIXIE, and CASTLE

Monday night TV! So many good options in one night!

Unfortunately, I’m still out of town for work and away from my beloved TiVo, so what I was able to watch was limited. But there was some good television last night, so let’s get talking.

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Tuesday’s SNAP JUDGMENT – GLEE

Another day, another SNAP JUDGMENT!

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?

GLEE!

Tonight’s brand new is episode is just about the club’s production of WEST SIDE STORY, right? Oh, wait, it isn’t? Well, enjoy this shot of GLEE’s version of Tony and Maria!

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Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Tonight’s the night a lot of GLEE fans have been looking forward to…and I’m going to leave it at that! Ha!

GLEE isn’t the only show on tonight – I’ll be tuning in to NEW GIRL, RAISING HOPE, and RINGER! What about you?

Read on for your choices!

Glee | 8pm on Fox
“The First Time”
Under Artie’s directorial leadership, the kids prepare to perform the school musical “West Side Story.” Meanwhile, Finn meets with a recruiter and Coach Beiste has an admirer. [Want more scoop on the hour? Check out Kath’s teases for “The First Time”!]

Last Man Standing | 8pm on ABC
“Good Cop, Bad Cop”
When Mandy wants to enter a contest to be on a TV modeling show, Mike intends to give her his usual “yes” — as he does with all of his daughters’ requests — knowing that Vanessa will tell her “no.” But when Vanessa insists that Mike play the bad cop this time around, he has difficulty following through.

The Biggest Loser | 8pm on NBC
“Episode 1208”
This week, only one contestant’s weight will count for each team, and trainers Bob Harper, Anna Kournikova and Dolvett Quince get to choose which player will represent their teams. The competition heats up with a cooking challenge in which players and their trainers have to race against the clock to prepare a healthy and delicious low-calorie dish for two special judges – season 11 “Biggest Loser” winner Olivia Ward and “Biggest Loser” cookbook author Devin Alexander. Prizes for the winning team include something very special from home. Dr. Huizenga drops by with a special medical guest to visit with the players and give one contestant some very welcome news. And later, the weigh-in reveals whether each trainer chose the right person to represent their team before an elimination leaves one player feeling very betrayed.

NCIS | 8pm on CBS
“Engaged, Part 1”
The NCIS team uncovers a discrepancy with DNA remains when investigating the crash of a military plane that had been transporting caskets.

90210 | 8pm on The CW
“Vegas, Maybe?”
The gang heads to Las Vegas, where Naomi meets Austin’s dad, country superstar Judd Ridge. The guys run into a at the pool, where Liam gets invited to play in a celebrity poker tournament. Teddy and Shane decide to tie the knot, while Dixon and Adrianna get closer. Meanwhile, Navid sees an opportunity to take his Uncle Amal down.

Man Up! | 8:30pm on ABC
“Wingmen”
When Kenny admits he hasn’t had a date since his divorce from Brenda — and that Brenda is the only woman he has ever slept with — the guys, including Grant, take him clubbing to jump start his love life. But things don’t go as planned, especially when a friend of Theresa’s sees Will and thinks he’s stepping out on his wife.

So much more. Keep reading…

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FRINGE: Jeff Pinkner and J.H. Wyman Talk ‘Novation’ and What’s to Come

While FRINGE may have had their official season premiere back in September, in many ways, Friday’s episode felt in many ways like an entirely new beginning (or at the very least, a new arc now that Peter has returned).

To answer some of my burning “Novation” questions, I went to FRINGE executive producers Jeff Pinkner and J.H. Wyman to see what they could spill about the hour, plus more of what’s to come…

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HART OF DIXIE: Claudia Lee Teases Magnolia’s Troublemaking Ways

As if there wasn’t enough trouble in Bluebell, tonight’s brand new episode introduces viewers to Magnolia, Lemon’s younger sister.

To get some hints on what’s to come with the youngest Breeland, I talked with Claudia Lee (Magnolia) about her character’s relationship with her sister, Zoe, and much more…

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About Last Night…DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES, THE WALKING DEAD, PAN AM and More

Sunday night TV is always difficult to manage, but without a TiVo? It’s pretty brutal.

Let’s talk about what went down last night…

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Monday’s Snap Judgment – CASTLE

Happy Monday! It’s time for another installment of SNAP JUDGMENT!

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?

CASTLE!

Oh Castle, I know you’re in Atlantic City this week, but what are you doing?

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Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Monday, November 7, 2011

And another week starts! Lots of TV tonight, so get to reading to find out your choices!

How I Met Your Mother | 8pm on CBS
“Disaster Averted”
The gang reminisces about what happened during Hurricane Irene and Barney tries desperately to get out of wearing the ducky tie.

The Sing-Off | 8pm on NBC
“Top Six Groups: Rocking Out & Goin’ Country”
The groups unite to perform an opening number of “Wake Up” by Arcade Fire. Later, they each perform a rock classic and country hit song to determine who will be leaving the competition. The group that remains standing at the end of the season receives the prize of $200,000 cash and a Sony Music recording contract. Nick Lachey hosts and Sara Bareilles, Ben Folds and Shawn Stockman serve as judges.

Terra Nova | 8pm on Fox
“Nightfall”
A crashing meteor wipes out all technology and wreaks havoc on the colony. Meanwhile, Maddy and Reynolds are stuck out in the wilderness, Elisabeth and Skye work together to save a life and Taylor tries to prevent Mira and the “Sixers” from invading Terra Nova. Also, a mystery man makes his presence known.

Dancing with the Stars | 8:00pm on ABC
“Episode 1308”
The competition continues as the remaining celebrity contestants and their partners perform for an eighth week.

Gossip Girl | 8pm on The CW
“I am Number Nine”
Blair makes all of her former minions and Charlie compete to secure the coveted bridesmaid spots in her upcoming royal wedding. is tired of keeping his relationship with Diana a secret, so he decides to use Charlie to make Diana jealous. Serena’s boss is determined to acquire the film rights to Dan’s book, so Serena must put her personal feelings about Dan and the book aside in order to close the deal.

Two Broke Girls | 8:30pm on CBS
“And Hoarder Culture”
Max and Caroline take an apartment-cleaning job to make extra cash, not realizing it’s the apartment of a hoarder; and Max learns that Johnny is keeping a secret from her.

So much more. Keep reading…

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In Case You Missed It…GLEE, BONES, FRINGE and More!

Were you too busy this week to keep up with everything that happened in TV news? Give Me My Remote‘s got you covered! We’re catching you up on anything exciting you might have missed here at GMMR!

This week on GMMR:

• ALLEN GREGORY: Will Forte, French Stewart, Nax Faxon, Cristina Puelli and Joy Osmanski Tease Their New Series
• RAISING HOPE: Greg Garcia, Lucas Neff, Martha Plimpton, Garret Dillahunt and Kate Micucci Preview ‘Killer Hope’
• SUBURGATORY: Jane Levy, Jeremy Sisto, Alan Tudyk and Rex Lee Preview ‘Charity Case’
• LAW & ORDER SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT: Andre Braugher and Linus Roache Tease ‘True Believers’
• BONES: TJ Thyne Teases Season 7
• THE SECRET CIRCLE: Britt Robertson, Thomas Dekker, Phoebe Tonkin and Shelley Hennig Preview ‘Beneath’
• THE X FACTOR Judges and Eliminated Act Talk About the First Live Results
• CHUCK: Chris Fedak Teases the Arrival of Carrie-Anne Moss and the End of the Series
• FRINGE: Jeff Pinkner and J.H. Wyman Talk Peter’s Return, William Bell, Ratings and More
• GLEE Spoilers: “The First Time” Teasers

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ONCE UPON A TIME: Ginnifer Goodwin and Josh Dallas Preview ‘Snow Falls’

On tonight’s brand new episode of ONCE UPON A TIME, viewers will get to delve deeper into the love story at the center of the series — the relationship between Prince Charming and Snow White. But if you think you know their story, get ready to be surprised by what unfolds onscreen.

“I can tell you that it is unexpected,” Ginnifer Goodwin (Snow White/Mary Margaret) told reporters on set last month. “I was really excited to tackle the inception of their story because it is based more on animosity and manipulation and selfishness. And they have a very far way to go from their moment of meeting to falling in love and that was greatly challenging and fun.”

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CHUCK Recap: ‘Chuck vs. the Bearded Bandit’

THE MISSION – Carmicheal Industries has been tasked with extracting the kidnapped younger brother of Karl Sneijder, the president and CEO of diamond giant Natal Jewelers, from a secluded and heavily guarded compound. Sarah gets a chance to show off her rock climbing skills but almost has a life threatening fall when Casey’s concentration is broken by thoughts of an old foe.

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FRINGE Recap: ‘Novation’

FRINGE (and Peter) have finally returned after a hiatus that lasted entirely too long, wouldn’t you say? But after viewing tonight’s brand new episode, “Novation,” you know things aren’t entirely back to normal.

Let’s talk about what went down…

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