So You Think You Can Dance Episode Recap: Top 12 Perform

• Jul 9, 2009 08:42 AM ET
• by Kara Howland

We are just one hot tamale train ride away from learning this year's top 10. Who do you want to see there? Who are you so tired of that if they don't go home tonight you might have to hunt Nigel down yourself and hurt him? Let's see how our dancers do as the pressure of making the Top 10 looms large.

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The Bachelorette Episode Recap: Monday, July 6, 2009

• Jul 8, 2009 10:53 AM ET
• by Tim Molloy

[Editor's Note: Sorry for the delay, B-ette fans. We are so grounded when Tim gets back from the Staples Center.]

Hi, and welcome back to The Bachelorette recap. Tim is en route to Michael Jackson's memorial, so I (Fiancee) will be reviewing tonight's episode solo. This week, Jillian drinks more wine, questions the chemistry she has with each guy and impresses me with her snazzy wardrobe. And Kiptyn wears tight pants.

Goodbye Tim, it's Ladies Night!

Raising the Bar Episode Recap: "Is There a Doctor in the House"

• Jul 7, 2009 11:33 AM ET
• by Kari Friedlander

This week, Jerry defends a woman picked up for drug possession with a substance she insists is only laundry detergent. The case involves Michelle's new police officer boyfriend whose efforts to give Jerry the runaround lands the woman in the hospital. Bobbi steps in to defend a client who is certain that "his side" of the story will prove he's innocent of theft charges. Oh, and Charlie has dinner with Judge Farnsworth (juicy!).

The Closer Episode Discussion: "Half-Load"

• Jul 7, 2009 09:49 AM ET
• by Matt Mitovich

This week on TNT's The Closer, Brenda probed the murder of a gang member, in a case that came with ... read more

So You Think You Can Dance Episode Recap: Week 4 Results

• Jul 2, 2009 11:21 PM ET
• by Kara Howland

Who is lucky enough to be among the Top 12 dancers? After some pretty impressive dancing last night it's time to see who the voters put in the bottom three.

So You Think You Can Dance Episode Recap: Top 14 Perform

• Jul 2, 2009 08:42 AM ET
• by Kara Howland

As we whittle away the dancers to make it down to our Top 10, I think we all want to see the 14 remaining step it up and impress us. Vitolio, Jason, and Karla have something to prove to us this week if they want to stick around. Let's see what they've got.

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Raising the Bar Episode Recap: "No Child's Left Behind"

• Jun 30, 2009 11:11 AM ET
• by Kari Friedlander

This week, TNT's Raising the Bar presents its first realistic and captivating case of its second season.

When a father is arrested after an innocent photo he posted of his son in the bathtub finds its way onto a child pornography site, Jerry must fight to prove to the jury that this man had no intent of exploiting his own child. The episode is timely on how it presents the pitfalls of sharing family photos online — and right after the opening credits, this powerful episode takes off and hits the ground running!

The Closer Episode Recap: "Walking Back the Cat"

• Jun 30, 2009 09:39 AM ET
• by Matt Mitovich

This week on TNT's The Closer, Fritz "distracted" Brenda from thoughts of Kitty by luring her into helping out on an FBI case. Provenza, meanwhile, had a big surprise for the squad room. On with the recap!

As Brenda cooks up a storm (things are slow at the MCD), Fritz comes home... with Kitty's ashes. "I see dead bodies all the time," Brenda says as she moves past Fritz to get a look. But upon doing so, she is crushed: "Ohhhh! These are not ashes, they're chunks!" And they're labeled "Kitty Howard" at that. Brenda wants to spread the ashes somewhere important to Kitty. "Where?" Fritz asks. "She was never allowed to go outside."

Fritz asks Brenda for a "favor" — even though it might run afoul of their pledge to separate work and home. Seems the FBI is looking for a guy named Austin Blair. Brenda agrees ... read more

The Bachelorette Episode Recap: Monday, June 29, 2009

• Jun 30, 2009 09:01 AM ET
• by Tim Molloy

This week's episode features the return of not one but two bachelors, a shocking allegation, and my collapse into caveman talk when my fiancée and fellow recapper, exhausted by all the drama, falls asleep.

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True Blood Episode Recap: "Scratches"

• Jun 28, 2009 10:36 PM ET
• by Mickey O'Connor

True Blood

On this week's True Blood, Sookie has a run-in with a mysterious monster, which brings her to Fangtasia, where she discovers Lafayette locked up in the basement. Jason's doubts about Jesus camp are quelled by Sarah's fervent ministrations. Maryann has a party, the nature of which causes a rift between Tara and Eggs. A sullen Jessica enjoys a night out at Merlotte's. And Sam and Daphne have common interests. At first blush, "Scratches" appears to tie up some loose ends, but in fact, it's setting the scene for a very different True Blood, which starts in two weeks. Let's see what we have in store: