Couch Madness Final Round: ‘Tabula Rasa’

In honor of what should have been NCAA tournament season, Give Me My Remote is running our own kind of bracket, pitting similarly titled episodes against each other: Couch Madness! (Credit for the excellent name goes fellow reporter Chris Hayner.)

The seeding is simple: rather than quality, we’re going by air date (with the oldest episode getting the #1 slot and the newest getting #8). With Peak TV, this will not include every single show that has used this title; rather, we picked a selection from what was available.

It’s now up for the final round, which will run from Monday, April 6 through Friday, April 10.

Next in this last match-up? “Tabula Rasa.” Keep reading for the bracket, episode descriptions (from IMDB), and the poll. (For the other episodes competing, check out all the brackets here!) Read more

ABC Boss is (Maybe) Looking to Reboot LOST

LOST is about to celebrate the 15th anniversary of its pilot debut (this September), and new ABC boss Karey Burke, President, ABC Entertainment, told reporters after her Television Critics Association executive session that she hopes to revisit it at some point.

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PERSON OF INTEREST: Michael Emerson on the Evolution of Finch and Their Season 4 Sanctuary

As PERSON OF INTEREST has evolved over the years, so have the characters within the series. And while PERSON OF INTEREST star Michael Emerson has been a steady fixture on television for years, we’re nearly at the point where Harold Finch will be the longest running character he’s played (surpassing his run on LOST as Ben Linus).

I spoke with Emerson on the show’s New York set about that milestone and the evolution of Finch, plus, why he loves their new subway sanctuary set…

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ONCE UPON A TIME: Elizabeth Mitchell Joins in a Mysterious Role

Elizabeth Mitchell is coming to ONCE UPON A TIME, a rep for the show has confirmed.

According to EW (which was first to report the news), Mitchell — who spent the last two television seasons starring on the recently-canceled NBC series, REVOLUTION — will play a mysterious character with ties to the upcoming FROZEN storyline.

The move also marks a mini-LOST reunion for Mitchell, and ONCE UPON A TIME co-creators Adam Horowitz and Eddy Kitsis, as well as ONCE star Emilie de Ravin (Belle). (Mitchell played Juliet on the ABC series, de Ravin played Claire, and Horowitz and Kitsis were writers.)

Are you excited to see what Mitchell will be up to on ONCE UPON A TIME?

Related:

ONCE UPON A TIME: FRINGE’s Georgina Haig Lands Pivotal FROZEN Arc Role
ONCE UPON A TIME Casts Key FROZEN Roles
ONCE UPON A TIME Season 3 Finale: Adam Horowitz and Eddy Kitsis Share Why The Season 4 Twist Works Well for the Show

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In Case You Missed It…THE MINDY PROJECT, REVOLUTION, THE FOLLOWING, 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:

• THE TOMORROW PEOPLE: Mark Pellegrino on Jedikiah’s Decline, Strained Relationships, and More
• THE MINDY PROJECT: Ike Barinholtz and Xosha Roquemore Tease What’s to Come and an Upcoming Romance
• HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER Series Finale: Some Thoughts
• THE MINDY PROJECT: Matt Warburton Teases Tonight’s Return
• MARVEL’S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.: The Cast Teases Their Biggest Questions About the Show
• THE MINDY PROJECT: Matt Warburton Teases What’s Next for Danny and Mindy
• REVOLUTION: Billy Burke, Elizabeth Mitchell, and David Lyons Tease the Tense Relationships Between Miles, Rachel, and Monroe
• ARROW: Marc Guggenheim on Slade vs. Oliver, Thea, and More
• REVOLUTION: Tracy Spiridakos, Billy Burke, JD Pardo, and Mat Vairo Tease ‘Austin City Limits’
• COMMUNITY: Dan Harmon, Joel McHale, Yvette Nicole Brown, Danny Pudi, and Jim Rash Tease ‘G.I. Jeff’
• PARKS AND RECREATION: Billy Eichner on Joining the Show, and What’s to Come for Craig
• SLEEPY HOLLOW: Tom Mison on Ichabod’s Season 2 Troubles, Why He Trusts the Writers, and More
• RAISING HOPE Series Finale: Mike Mariano on Reaching the End, the Episode That Never Was, Favorite Memories, and More
• MASTERS OF SEX: Lizzy Caplan on Working with Michael Sheen, and Season 2
• LOST: The Cast and Producers Look Back at the Series
• THE FOLLOWING: Marcos Siega Previews the Impact of Claire’s Return, What Scene Has Him Excited, and More

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This week in recaps and discussions:

LOST: The Cast and Producers Look Back at the Series

Though the 10th anniversary of LOST’s pilot is still a few months away, the series celebrated its “birthday” a little bit early with a PaleyFest panel late last month.

Before the panel, I spoke with LOST showrunners Carlton Cuse and Damon Lindelof, as well as stars Jorge Garcia (Hurley), Henry Ian Cusick (Desmond), Yunjin Kim (Sun), Maggie Grace (Shannon), and Malcolm David Kelley (Walt) about what the show meant to them, their favorite memories, and more…

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In Case You Missed It…HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, SLEEPY HOLLOW, CASTLE, 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:

• HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER at PaleyFest 2014: Josh Radnor, Alyson Hannigan, and Cristin Milioti Talk About Reading the Final Script
• HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER at PaleyFest 2014: The Panelists on ‘The Mother is Dead’ Theories, the Final Slap, the Final Scene Shot, and More
• LOST at PaleyFest 2014: The Panelists on the Ending, Unanswered Questions, and More
• HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER: Josh Radnor and Cristin Milioti Reveal Their Favorite Mother/Ted Moments
• THE TOMORROW PEOPLE: Phil Klemmer on the Move to Monday Nights
• ARROW Set to Introduce Two More THE FLASH Characters in Episode 19
• SUPERNATURAL: Jeremy Carver on Sam and Dean’s ‘Ruptured Bond,’ Castiel’s Reluctance to Lead, and More
• LOST: Carlton Cuse, Jorge Garcia, and Henry Ian Cusick Talk About the Show’s Legacy
• THE 100 Cast Teases The CW’s New Series
• PARKS AND RECREATION: Chris Pratt Teases the ‘Mind-Blowing’ Season Finale
• ARROW: Marc Guggenheim and David Ramsey Preview ‘Suicide Squad’
• CHICAGO P.D. Exclusive Video: ‘Case File: Detective Antonio Dawson’
• SLEEPY HOLLOW at PaleyFest: The Producers Tease New Characters in Season 2
• PARKS AND RECREATION: Jim O’Heir on Larry’s Responsibility, His Bromance with Ben, and the Season Finale
• CASTLE: Penny Johnson Jerald Teases Gates’ Big Hour
• SLEEPY HOLLOW: Mark Goffman Teases What They Have in Store for Fans Between Seasons
• VERONICA MARS: The Cast’s Message to the Fans
• THE TOMORROW PEOPLE: Luke Mitchell Previews Monday’s Big Episode, John’s Decision, and More
• CASTLE: Andrew Marlowe on Castle and Beckett’s Wedding Planning, Upcoming Cases, and More
• THE ORIGINALS: Julie Plec on the Possibility of Rebekah Returning via Flashbacks — or to THE VAMPIRE DIARIES

This week in previews:

• THE 100: Watch the First 5 Minutes of the New CW Series

This week in pictures:

• PaleyFest 2014: LOST 10th Anniversary Reunion Photos
• BONES: ‘The Turn in the Urn’ Photo Preview
• PaleyFest 2014: PARKS AND RECREATION Panel Photos
• PaleyFest 2014: SLEEPY HOLLOW Panel Photos
• Fox’s GOTHAM: First Look at Donal Logue’s Harvey Bullock
• Fox’s GOTHAM: First Look at Camren Bicondova’s Selina Kyle, AKA the Future Catwoman
• BONES, GLEE, NEW GIRL and More: Check Out Some Behind-the-Scenes Pictures!
• PaleyFest 2014: THE ORIGINALS and THE VAMPIRE DIARIES Panel Photos

This week in videos:

• THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON: Kevin Bacon Makes a FOOTLOOSE-Inspired Entrance

This week in news:

• ABC Announces Finale Dates for ONCE UPON A TIME, CASTLE, SCANDAL, and More
• Showtime Moves MASTERS OF SEX to Summer, Sets Premiere Date for That and RAY DONOVAN
• NBC Renews PARKS AND RECREATION, CHICAGO FIRE, CHICAGO P.D., and GRIMM
• CBS Sets Season Finale Dates for NCIS, CSI, THE BIG BANG THEORY, PERSON OF INTEREST, and More

This week in recaps and discussions:

• BONES Recap: ‘The Repo Man in the Septic Tank’

LOST: Carlton Cuse, Jorge Garcia, and Henry Ian Cusick Talk About the Show’s Legacy

LOST debuted nearly 10 years ago on ABC, and in the decade since, so many shows have attempted to tap into what made the show both a critical and ratings success.

Before the show’s anniversary panel this past weekend at PaleyFest, I spoke with LOST co-showrunner Carlton Cuse, and stars Jorge Garcia (Hurley) and Henry Ian Cusick (Desmond) about the show’s legacy…

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LOST at PaleyFest 2014: The Panelists on the Ending, Unanswered Questions, and More

Some of the cast and producers of LOST reunited in Hollywood to celebrate the show’s 10th anniversary with a PaleyFest panel. And while some of the topics were expected (the show’s ending), the festivities also shed light on a few of the behind-the-scenes fun moments.

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PaleyFest 2014: LOST 10th Anniversary Reunion Photos

The cast and producers of LOST reunited in Hollywood on Sunday night for a PaleyFest panel to honor the show’s 10th anniversary.

Check out photos of LOST stars Josh Holloway (Sawyer), Jorge Garcia (Hurley), Henry Ian Cusick (Desmond), Yunjin Kim (Sun), Ian Somerhalder (Boone), Maggie Grace (Shannon), and Malcolm David Kelley (Walt), plus executive producers Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse, as well as panel moderator Paul Scheer…

PaleyFest 2014 to Live Stream All Panels

Can’t make it to PaleyFest (which kicks off this Thursday in Los Angeles)? No worries. Once again, PaleyFest will live stream all their panels on the festival’s official website.

Curious what will be live streaming when? Check out the official schedule…

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PaleyFest 2014: Panelists Announced for LOST Reunion, VERONICA MARS, SLEEPY HOLLOW, THE VAMPIRE DIARIES, THE ORIGINALS, and More

Curious about which stars will be making it out to PaleyFest 2014? Take a look at the panelists that have been scheduled so far (and, as a reminder, schedules CAN change, so while everyone here is supposed to be there, there’s always the possibility someone will drop out at the last minute)…

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ONCE UPON A TIME: Rebecca Mader Joins the Show For a Mysterious Role

ONCE UPON A TIME has cast former LOST star Rebecca Mader as the next big villain for the show, a rep for the show has confirmed…but we’re going to have to wait a few weeks to find out who she’s playing.

According to E!Online (which was first to break the casting news), Mader’s character will be revealed in a promo after the December 15th mid-season finale touting the adventures to come in the second half of the season.

So…any guesses about what character Mader might be playing? It seems so many of the biggies have already been portrayed on the show!

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J.J. Abrams on What Sets ALMOST HUMAN Apart from the Other Bad Robot Shows

J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot production company has been behind some of the best (and nerdiest) shows of the past decade and a half (FELICITY, ALIAS, LOST, FRINGE are a few of the former shows, while PERSON OF INTEREST and REVOLUTION are currently on the air), and on Sunday, November 17th, Fox will debut the Bad Robot latest show: ALMOST HUMAN, a futuristic cop drama created by former FRINGE boss Joel Wyman.

Given the wide array of shows Bad Robot has produced, I asked Abrams during a conference call to promote ALMOST HUMAN what he felt set this show apart from all the other ones he’s had a hand in before.

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THE X-FILES’ 20th Anniversary: ALIAS and FRINGE Boss Jeff Pinkner Talks About Its Influence on His Work

In honor of the 20th anniversary of THE X-FILES, I spoke with some of the television writers who have mentioned to me that they have been influenced by THE X-FILES to dig deeper into why this show resonated with them.

Next up? Former ALIAS and FRINGE showrunner Jeff Pinkner…

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