liz.raftery

A native of Clearwater, Florida and alum of Boston's Emerson College, Liz has been working at TV Guide since 2012. Prior to that, she was a freelance writer for outlets including People and The Boston Globe.

NCIS: New Orleans' Scott Bakula Teases the Quantum Leap Reunion: "It Was a Good Day for the Old Guys"

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, NCIS: New Orleans reunites old friends this week as former Quantum Leap co-stars Scott Bakula and Dean Stockwell once again share the screen. Stockwell guest-stars on Tuesday's episode (9/8c, CBS) as Tom Hamilton, the father of Councilman Douglas Hamilton (Steven Weber). In addition, the episode is directed by James Whitmore, Jr., who helmed more than a dozen episodes of Quantum Leap.

Mon, Nov 24, 2014

NCIS: New Orleans' Scott Bakula Teases the Quantum Leap Reunion: "It Was a Good Day for the Old Guys"

NCIS' Emily Wickersham on Meeting Bishop's Husband: Is There Trouble in Paradise?

NCIS fans: Get ready to meet Bishop's husband! Viewers will finally be introduced to Jake (Jamie Bamber), the elusive other half of Ellie Bishop (Emily Wickersham) on Tuesday's Thanksgiving episode of NCIS.

Mon, Nov 24, 2014

NCIS' Emily Wickersham on Meeting Bishop's Husband: Is There Trouble in Paradise?

Who Will Win Dancing with the Stars? Carrie Ann Inaba Sizes Up the Season 19 Finalists

Heading into the season finale of Dancing with the Stars, the winner is typically at least somewhat a foregone conclusion. So it's unusual that, in Season 19, the Mirrorball trophy is truly anyone's to lose on the two-part season finale, which kicks off Monday at 8/7c and concludes on Tuesday at 9/8c on ABC. "This to me is by far the closest competition we have had in a long time," veteran judge Carrie Ann Inaba tells TVGuide.com. "I'm really interested to see how it's all going to play out. ... At this stage, it could be any of them. It's going to be great."

Mon, Nov 24, 2014

Who Will Win Dancing with the Stars? Carrie Ann Inaba Sizes Up the Season 19 Finalists

Bill Cosby: More Alleged Victims Step Forward; Lawyer Calls Claims “Illogical”

For those of you keeping track at home, the number of women who have publicly accused comedian Bill Cosby of sexual misconduct is now at least 16. Among the women who've recently come forward is former Playboy Playmate Victoria Valentino, who was interviewed along with four other alleged victims for a lengthy Washington Post report that was published Friday. According to interviews and court documents obtained by the Post, Cosby's behavior persisted from the mid-1960s to the mid-2000s.

Mon, Nov 24, 2014

Bill Cosby: More Alleged Victims Step Forward; Lawyer Calls Claims “Illogical”

ABC Pulls John Stamos’ Members Only Before It Gets a Chance to Air

ABC has canned John Stamos' new drama Members Only before airing a single episode, TVGuide.com has confirmed.

Mon, Nov 24, 2014

ABC Pulls John Stamos’ Members Only Before It Gets a Chance to Air

Can You Spot the Jurassic Park References in the Jurassic World Teaser?

The trailer for Jurassic World will premiere during NBC's football coverage on Thanksgiving Day, but in its infinite marketing wisdom, Universal has released an early teaser. (That's right, it's basically a trailer for a trailer.)

Mon, Nov 24, 2014

Can You Spot the Jurassic Park References in the Jurassic World Teaser?

Box Office Shocker: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Opens Low

Mockingjay Part 1, the first half of the final installment in the Hunger Games franchise, struck gold at the box office this weekend, debuting at No. 1 with $123 million — but that's still a steep drop from its predecessors, Box Office Mojo reports.

Mon, Nov 24, 2014

Box Office Shocker: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Opens Low

Say It Isn't So! Will Fox Bring Back The X Factor?

Fox is reportedly mulling a revival of The X Factor, which would see Simon Cowell jumping ship from the British version (again) to re-launch the show in the States, Britain's Mirror reports. After three seasons, Fox canceled The X Factor in February, amid dismal ratings that plunged year after year despite ploys like adding Britney Spears to the judging panel. The show never came close to matching the popularity of Cowell's other export, American Idol.

Sun, Nov 23, 2014

Say It Isn't So! Will Fox Bring Back The X Factor?

Ex-NBC Employee: “Covering Up” for Bill Cosby Forced Me to Quit

A former NBC employee has come forward to say that years of "covering up" for Bill Cosby eventually made him quit his job. Frank Scotti tells the New York Daily News that he was essentially Cosby's yes-man — standing guard outside the comedian's dressing room while he brought young models in, paying off women in exchange for their silence, and even securing a second apartment for Cosby's exploits. "I did a lot of crazy things for him," Scotti, 90, told the Daily News. "He was covering himself by having my name on it. It was a coverup. I realized it later."

Sun, Nov 23, 2014

Ex-NBC Employee: “Covering Up” for Bill Cosby Forced Me to Quit

SNL: “Weekend Update” Tackles Cosby Accusations, and Cameron Diaz Raps Like a "Baller"

It's difficult to find humor in the multitude of sexual assault allegations that have been lobbed at (slash resurfaced against)Bill Cosby this week, but Saturday Night Live managed to get a laugh out of it.

Sun, Nov 23, 2014

SNL: “Weekend Update” Tackles Cosby Accusations, and Cameron Diaz Raps Like a "Baller"

Grey’s Anatomy Recap: Derek Reaches the End of His Rope – And Who Gets Devastating News?

Hope was a major theme on tonight's midseason finale of Grey's Anatomy, for better or for worse. Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) and Derek (Patrick Dempsey) may have given up completely on trying to repair their marriage, and Stephanie (Jerrika Hinton) and Arizona (Jessica Capshaw) found out some devastating news about Jackson (Jesse Williams) and April's (Sarah Drew) baby. On the other end of the spectrum, Dr. Herman (Geena Davis) might have more of a chance at survival than she originally thought, and Callie (Sara Ramirez) and Arizona are making progress towards a reconciliation — though not necessarily a romantic one. Quiz: Grey's Anatomy plot or Florida news story? Let's recap:

Fri, Nov 21, 2014

Grey’s Anatomy Recap: Derek Reaches the End of His Rope – And Who Gets Devastating News?

Does Survivor's Jeremy Regret Giving Up His Reward?

In the past two weeks, the most strategic players on Season 29 of Survivor — Josh Canfieldand Jeremy Collins — have gotten voted out back-to-back. And, while it's true there's no "correct" way to play Survivor, there are few things more frustrating for longtime fans than watching erratic moves trump calculated ones. But that's exactly what has played out on Survivor: San Juan del Sur — Blood vs. Water in recent episodes, with Jon Misch and his girlfriend, Jaclyn Schultz, improbably steering the ship. The only problem is, they seem to be sailing without a compass. "Jon's just crazy. He's not making great decisions in this game. It's so random," Collins tells TVGuide.com.

Thu, Nov 20, 2014

Does Survivor's Jeremy Regret Giving Up His Reward?

ABC Sets Finale Date for Murder, Premiere Dates for Midseason Shows

ABC will replace one crime with another in March.

Wed, Nov 19, 2014

ABC Sets Finale Date for Murder, Premiere Dates for Midseason Shows

Scott Foley, Wife Welcome Baby Boy

Scott Foley and his wife, actress Marika Dominczyk, are proud parents to a baby boy,Us Weekly reports.

Wed, Nov 19, 2014

Jason Collins, NBA's First Openly Gay Player, Announces Retirement

Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, has announced he's retiring from the league.

Wed, Nov 19, 2014

Jason Collins, NBA's First Openly Gay Player, Announces Retirement

Get a Sneak Peek at Eugene Levy's New Series Schitt's Creek

Eugene Levy will find himself without a paddle early next year when he toplines Schitt's Creek, the first original series from Pop (formerly the TV Guide Network/TVGN).

Wed, Nov 19, 2014

Get a Sneak Peek at Eugene Levy's New Series Schitt's Creek

And People's Sexiest Man Alive Is...

People has named its Sexiest Man Alive for 2014 — and he's a god.

Wed, Nov 19, 2014

The Following: Meet the Season 3 Villain!

Ryan Hardy, meet your new nemesis. With Joe Carroll (James Purefoy) behind bars (probably), The Following has added Michael Ealy to play the big villain in Season 3, TVGuide.com has confirmed.

Wed, Nov 19, 2014

The Following: Meet the Season 3 Villain!

NBC Fires Back at Today Show Firing Rumors

NBC has responded to reports that Natalie Morales and Willie Geist have been dropped from the Today show, saying the rumors are "wrong — period."

Wed, Nov 19, 2014

NBC Fires Back at Today Show Firing Rumors

NBC, Netflix Scrap Bill Cosby Projects Amid New Rape Allegations

NBC has scrapped plans for a new comedy series with Bill Cosby amid new allegations of rape against the comedian, TVGuide.com has confirmed. Earlier Wednesday, Netflix also postponed its upcoming Cosby stand-up special.

Wed, Nov 19, 2014

NBC, Netflix Scrap Bill Cosby Projects Amid New Rape Allegations

Exclusive NCIS: New Orleans Sneak Peek: Watch Brody Kick Ass and Take Names

Note to potential criminals: Don't get on Meredith Brody's bad side. On Tuesday's episode of NCIS: New Orleans, Brody (Zoe McLellan), Pride (Scott Bakula) and LaSalle (Lucas Black) investigate the murder of a petty officer who was planning to propose to his long-term girlfriend — who's now nowhere to be found.

Tue, Nov 18, 2014

Exclusive NCIS: New Orleans Sneak Peek: Watch Brody Kick Ass and Take Names

Tom Hardy Is Coming to TV in FX Drama

FX has ordered a new drama series, Taboo, which will star Tom Hardy, the network announced Tuesday.

Tue, Nov 18, 2014