FRINGE Recap: ‘Enemy of My Enemy’

It’s very weird to talk about FRINGE on an episode-by-episode basis, because in many ways, it feels like we should be “judging” this season as an entire arc — more so than any other season in the past — and yet, that’s not how television works.

It’s also a little bit hard because at the end of season two, our FRINGE world drastically changed. With Olivia stuck in the alt-universe, we had to adjust to new characters in the beginning of season 3 (with familiar faces and names) and root for her to get home. (Of course, we also spent every other episode on “our” side with our familiar characters and Fauxlivia.) It took a little bit of time, but things got back to normal — or as normal as they’re ever going to be on FRINGE.

And then at the end of season 3, things changed again. Peter disappeared from existence. There was no way the show could (or should) be the same as it was before that twist. So now we’re in season 4, in an entirely new timeline, with familiar (yet different) characters, and with Peter as our one touchstone to all that was familiar the previous seasons.

Of course, if you’re reading this, you likely already know all of these things. So why am I saying this? Because as much as I enjoyed tonight’s episode, I can imagine it greatly frustrated many of you.

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CHUCK Recap: ‘Chuck vs.The Bullet Train’

THE MISSION – Sarah (newly intersected) and Casey set out to rescue Chuck from a bullet train in Japan. He’s being held by Nicholas Quinn, one of the most nefarious villains to appear on the show ever! He’s really, really bad! As bad as Shaw!

Using the intersect implanted in Sarah, the team seems to have captured Quinn but all manner of things go awry. Meanwhile, Morgan, Alex, Devon and Ellie are working feverishly back in Castle to find a way to suppress Sarah’s intersect before it can damage her brain irreversibly. Quinn’s minions capture Alex and hold her as a hostage.

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FRINGE: Joshua Jackson on Peter’s Reunion With Elizabeth, Olivia’s Fate and More

Last week’s episode of FRINGE kicked many storylines into high-gear, but one of the calmer (and sweetest) moments of the hour was when Peter’s mother, Elizabeth, recognized her long-dead “son.”

Given how everyone in Peter’s life has no memory of him — and has shown very little desire to get to know him — what did it mean for the youngest Bishop to have that connection?

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Vik Sahay and Mekenna Melvin Talk About the End of CHUCK

It’s crazy to believe, but CHUCK is a few days away from finishing up.

When I caught up with Vik Sahay (Lester) and Mekenna Melvin (Alex) at the NBC Golden Globes after-party, we talked about life post-CHUCK, about Sahay’s on-set injury and whether Melvin got the Alex/Morgan ending she was hoping for.

Take a look…

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THE BIG BANG THEORY Producers Weigh in On Episode 100’s Twist and What’s to Come

Whenever a show does any sort of dream sequence, there’s always a risk fans will be unhappy to see that any progress made in the alt-world doesn’t impact the “real” world. But rest assured, THE BIG BANG THEORY fans, that’s not the case for last night’s 100th episode dream sequence.

“It does not fail to move the series story forward,” THE BIG BANG THEORY co-creator Bill Prady promised. “It does not exist separately from the series.”

So why did they choose to have a dream sequence? And what can fans expect next? To try and get some answers, I spoke with Prady and executive producer Steve Molaro for some answers…

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About Last Night… THE BIG BANG THEORY, THE VAMPIRE DIARIES, AMERICAN IDOL and More!

Thursday night was one of those instances when my TiVo was lucky it didn’t get thrown out a window — not only did it not record the last few minutes of AMERICAN IDOL, but it prematurely deleted THE VAMPIRE DIARIES.

Yeah…it was that kind of night.

But I did watch a few shows, so let’s talk about Thursday night TV!

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Friday’s SNAP JUDGMENT – CHUCK

Time for an end-of-the-week 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 what show amused us today?

CHUCK!

And sure, there might be some premature nostalgia kicking in since we’re so close to the end, but surely you can find a good caption for this photo?

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Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Friday, January 20, 2012

Friday is finally here, and what better way to celebrate than by relaxing and watching TV?

Look below to see how you’ll be spending your Friday night!

Chuck | 8pm on NBC
“Chuck Versus the Bullet Train”
When a mission in Japan becomes a hostage situation, Sarah and Chuck must face the merciless Nicholas Quinn (guest star Angus Macfadyen) aboard a speeding Japanese bullet train. Meanwhile, the mission leaves Casey with an impossible decision.

Kitchen Nightmares | 8pm on Fox
“El Greco”
Chef Ramsay heads to the lone star state to give Austin, Texas, eatery El Greco a much-needed update that would still maintain family-held traditions. Dismayed by the careless treatment of traditional Greek cuisine and sub-par service, Chef Ramsay must intervene before the restaurant owners are forced to shut El Greco’s doors for good. Find out if Chef Ramsay’s advice and guidance will be enough to keep this establishment.

Shark Tank | 8pm on ABC | Season 3 Premiere
“Episode 310”
Mark Cuban, owner of 2011 NBA champions Dallas Mavericks, returns as Season 3 begins with a pitch from NBA Hall of Famer Bill Walton and triathlete Dave Meyer, who has designed a new water bottle. Other pitches include a celebrity ghostwriting business; an online funeral-planning venture; and a Web site that offers VIP access to nightlife activities around the U.S. Also: an update on a Season 2 customized-speakers venture.

Keep reading for more…

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Chuck | 8pm on NBC

Sarah and Chuck face Nicholas Quinn on a Japanese bullet train; Casey faces a difficult decision.

Jared Harris Talks About His FRINGE Return and the New Season of MAD MEN

The good news for actor Jared Harris? He’s on two quality shows right now. (He’s David Robert Jones on FRINGE and Lane Pryce on MAD MEN.)

The bad news? There is virtually nothing he can say about either series.

But when I caught up with Harris at the AMC-hosted cocktail party for MAD MEN recently, I couldn’t resist trying to get a few answers out of him…

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THE BIG BANG THEORY: Jim Parsons, Simon Helberg, Kunal Nayyar, Mayim Bialik, and Melissa Rauch Talk Reaching the Big 100

Happy 100th episode, THE BIG BANG THEORY!

Yes, our favorite nerds are celebrating the big 1-0-0, and when I hit up the party celebrating the big milestone, I couldn’t resist asking series stars Simon Helberg (Howard), Kunal Nayyar (Raj), Mayim Bialik (Amy), and Melissa Rauch (Bernadette) what fans could expect from the episode…

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GOSSIP GIRL 100th Episode Photos!

Can you believe it’s almost time for the 100th episode of GOSSIP GIRL?

The CW just released a few early photos from the milestone episode and the shots are very clearly from a dream sequence, with Serena dressed up as a famous blonde bombshell, surrounded by the men…and eventually her BFF, Blair.

Take a look!

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THE FINDER: Michael Clarke Duncan on Leo’s Relationship with Walter and Those BONES Crossovers

Are there any lines THE FINDER’s Walter can cross that Leo won’t be okay with?

Given how close the duo are (and how trouble-making Walter can be), you might think there would be some things Leo wouldn’t be okay with — but according to Michael Clarke Duncan (Leo), his character is around to make sure those lines don’t get crossed and if they do the situation is handled.

Take a look at my chat with Duncan, which includes his wish for another BONES-THE FINDER crossover…

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About Last Night…AMERICAN IDOL, MODERN FAMILY, LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT and More!

Wednesday night TV is madness!

Surely I can’t be the only one who gets to the middle of the week, looks at how much television is on and starts trying to graph how the heck it’s going to be possible to watch it all. (Or maybe I am…)

So let’s talk about what was on last night!

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