Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles

73
Metascore
2008-2009
2 seasons
Fox Network
Action & Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Suspense
TV-PG

This series is set after the events of Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991). After the sacrifices of Dr. Miles Dyson and T-800 Model 101 Terminator, the Connors find themselves once again being stalked by Skynet's agents from the future. Realizing their nightmare isn't over, they decide to stop running and focus on preventing the birth of Skynet. With the aid of Cameron Phillips, a beautiful girl who has a mysterious past also linked to the future; Derek Reese, a Tech-Com soldier from the future whose past is linked with the Connors; Riley, a beautiful schoolfriend of John; and FBI Agent James Ellison, who was assigned to capture the Connors but joins them after his own encounter with one of the machines. They begin a quest to stop the United States military and a shadowy conspiracy from the future from creating the program that will stop at nothing to bring humanity to an end.

73
Metascore
2008-2009
2 seasons
Fox Network
Action & Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Suspense
TV-PG

Arrow Boss on Big Ravager Reveal --- And Who Almost Played Her!

[Warning: This story contains major spoilers from Wednesday's episode of Arrow. Read at your own risk!] Slade Wilson's dastardly plan claimed yet another life during Wednesday's episode of Arrow — but this time, there was a twist! After Oliver (Stephen Amell) tracked down the stolen S.T.A.R. labs machine, which was being used on Roy (Colton Haynes) to filter the Mirakuru in his blood to the prisoners that Slade (Manu Bennett) recently set free, the emerald archer faced off against both Slade and Isabel (Summer Glau). But Diggle (David Ramsey) made short work of Isabel, shooting her in the chest. Arrow: Will Laurel reveal that she knows Oliver's big secret? Isabel is far from dead...

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Arrow Boss on Big Ravager Reveal --- And Who Almost Played Her!

Game of Thrones' Emilia Clarke to Play Sarah Connor in New Terminator Film

The Terminator reboot has found its Sarah Connor. Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke has landed the plum role, Deadline.com reports. Sarah Connor, portrayed by Linda Hamilton in the original franchise, is...

Sat, Dec 14, 2013

Game of Thrones' Emilia Clarke to Play Sarah Connor in New Terminator Film

New Terminator Series in Development

The Terminator really wasn't kidding when he said, "I'll be back." Skydance Production and Annapurna Pictures, the producers behind the 2015 film franchise reboot, are teaming up for a new Terminator TV series, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Fri, Dec 6, 2013

Arrow Scoop: Summer Glau Joins the Cast in Season 2

Summer Glau is on Oliver Queen's list! Continuing with Arrow's penchant for welcoming geektastic familiar faces, the show has tapped Glau in a recurring role for Season 2, TVGuide.com has learned. Arrow's second season to feature two villains The 31-year-old actress will play...

Wed, Jul 10, 2013

Arrow Scoop: Summer Glau Joins the Cast in Season 2

Summer Glau to Guest-Star on Grey's Anatomy

And the geeks shall swarm Seattle Grace... Terminator star Summer Glau will guest-star in an upcoming episode of Grey's Anatomy, executive producer Shonda Rhimes announced on Twitter Monday. "Love table read days! We have...

Tue, Jan 24, 2012

Summer Glau to Guest-Star on Grey's Anatomy

Castle Exclusive: Lie to Me Star Sets His Sights on Beckett

What happens when a mystery writer has his muse stolen by his protégé? If the writer is the title character of ABC's Castle, the answer is simple: It gets combative. Check out photos of  the Castle cast TVGuide.com has learned exclusively that Lie to Me star Brendan Hines has been tapped to play Alex Conrad, a first-time mystery writer who owes some of his debut novel's success to a glowing review written by Castle (Nathan Fillion). When Castle invites Alex down to the precinct to play mentor, however, Alex becomes much more interested in what Beckett (Stana Katic) has to say about being a police detective...

Tue, Mar 15, 2011

Castle Exclusive: Lie to Me Star Sets His Sights on Beckett

Garret Dillahunt: The Man From Hope

Watching Raising Hope's dim-witted Burt, you might wonder, "Where have I seen this guy before?" The answer: everywhere. "I just enjoy working so much, it's hard to say no," says Garret Dillahunt. But with the acclaimed actor hiding himself so well in each character — and with other roles so different from the Chance family's lovably oafish patriarch — he's actually pretty ...

Tue, Mar 15, 2011

Desperate Housewives' Brian Austin Green Is Excited for Orson's "Awkward" Return

After performing daring stunts and operating heavy machinery on such action series as Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles and Smallville, Brian Austin Green is the first to admit it took a little longer than usual for him to adjust to his latest role on Desperate Housewives. "It's taken a little getting used to, coming off of Sarah Connor and then just being the shirtless guy sanding wood and crafting things," Green tells TVGuide.com. "It felt a little slow at first — like when am I going to do something? I get it, the wood is sanded. It's smooth. Can I run around? Can I shoot...

Sat, Jan 1, 2011

Desperate Housewives' Brian Austin Green Is Excited for Orson's "Awkward" Return

Eliza Dushku Goes for Big Laughs on The Big Bang Theory

Like any good FBI agent would, Eliza Dushku did her recon work before heading to The Big Bang Theory for her guest spot."I am a fan, but I have to be honest. I Wikipedia-ed each of their characters to see things that have been revealed and things that might be in their file so I would get lines that I wouldn't have made the connection to because I haven't watched every single episode," Dushku tells TVGuide.com. "When they said little things, I could ...

Thu, Nov 4, 2010

Eliza Dushku Goes for Big Laughs on The Big Bang Theory

Locke & Key Locks In Series Order from Fox

Fox has locked in a series adaptation of the comic book series Locke & Key, according to The Hollywood Reporter.The network has made a full series commitment to the project, which will be produced by DreamWorks TV and the team of Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci (Fringe, Star Trek, Hawaii Five-0).  Josh Friedman (Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles) will serve as head writer.Check out Fox's fall scheduleLocke & Key, which was created by Stephen King's son, Joe Hill, revolves around the ...

Thu, Sep 2, 2010

Locke & Key Locks In Series Order from Fox

First Look: Summer Glau Takes Off As Supergirl

As if Summer Glau hadn't already cemented her status as a fanboy favorite, the actress is about to go up, up and away to a new level with the sci-fi set. The Firefly and Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles star is providing the voice for Supergirl in the upcoming animated movie Superman/Batman: Apocalypse (out September 28 on DVD, Blu-ray, on demand and digital download). In the ...

Mon, Jun 28, 2010

First Look: Summer Glau Takes Off As Supergirl

Summer Glau Heads to The Cape

Sci-fi starlet Summer Glau is joining NBC's superhero series The Cape, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The Cape follows a framed former cop (David Lyons) who turns to vigilantism, fighting bad guys as a masked hero called The Cape. The 28-year-old actress will play...

Sat, Mar 13, 2010

Terminator Exec Teases Future Shocks That Were to Come

James Middleton, an executive producer on Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, has shed light on where the Fox series was heading, had it not been terminated. In what would be the series' last moments, John Connor (played by Thomas Dekker) had traveled with Catherine Weaver to a time when the war against the machines was in full tilt. There, the lad came face to face with Brian Austin Green's Derek Reese, who surprisingly failed to recognize humankind's "savior" ...

Mon, Jun 15, 2009

Terminator Exec Teases Future Shocks That Were to Come

Fall TV: Official Fox Sked Adds Dance to Fall Mix, Terminates Terminator

Fox's official plan for the 2009-10 TV season includes good news for House and Bones fans: The two popular series are staying put on their respective nights. They'll also boost two returning freshman series: Tim Roth's Lie to Me has scored the plum après-House berth on Monday, while Fringe will lead out of Bones on Thursday. Dollhouse will remain in the Fridays-at-9 pm slot, where its new lead-in will be

Mon, May 18, 2009

Fall TV: Official Fox Sked Adds Dance to Fall Mix, Terminates Terminator

Was Fox's "Sci Fi Friday" Fated to Fail?

It turns out that Sarah Connor was the one in need of protection, and not her son John. And Dollhouse? Its engagements may not have proved engaging enough.The future doesn't look bright for Fox's experiment in relaunching a 'Sci Fi Friday" lineup. Poor ratings make it increasingly likely that Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles will be powered down for good, and Dollhouse boss Joss Whedon admits that Echo & Co. are about to be imprinted with a "FIRED" stamp.The show's odds of renewal are "not very good," Whedon told SciFiWire.com. "Obviously our numbers are pretty soft ... but we live in hope. I'm really proud of the episodes that are coming out. More than that, I can't really ask."A source close to Sarah Connor tells TVGuide.com ...

Thu, Apr 16, 2009

Was Fox's "Sci Fi Friday" Fated to Fail?

Tonight's TV Hot List for Friday, April 10, 2009

Friday Night Lights9 pm/ET NBCThe Lights are going down on the third season of NBC's critically acclaimed (and recently renewed!) drama. In tonight's season finale, everyone's eyes are on the future, some more enthusiastically than others. Billy and Mindy finally tie the knot, while Eric anxiously awaits the status of his contract review. Meanwhile, the teens are doing their own reflecting as Tyra waits for news about college, Matt considers leaving his grandma and Julie, and Riggins and Lyla wonder about the future of their relationship.Read on for previews of Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, Supernanny, Supernanny and 400 Years of the Telescope.

Fri, Apr 10, 2009

Tonight's TV Hot List for Friday, April 10, 2009

Pilot News: Terminator Toughie Turns Tricks on Melrose

Apartments are filling up fast at the CW's new Melrose Place, so get your first month's rent (plus security deposit) to Amanda Woodward (or her current stand-in) pronto! Stephanie Jacobsen, who this season has been appearing on Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, has joined the soapy pilot in the role of Lauren, a med student by day, high-end call girl by night. (You can't ...

Wed, Mar 25, 2009

Pilot News: Terminator Toughie Turns Tricks on Melrose

Pilot News: The CW Snags BAG and Gabrielle Union

The CW's Body Politic is shaping up very nicely, with the addition of Brian Austin Green, Gabrielle Union and others to the Washington, D.C.-centric pilot's growing ensemble. Should Body Politic get ordered to series and Fox's Terminator is unplugged, Green will play ...

Mon, Mar 23, 2009

Pilot News: The CW Snags BAG and Gabrielle Union

Mega Buzz on Battlestar, Grey's, CSI, Dollhouse, 24 & More

Every week, senior editors Matt Mitovich, Mickey O'Connor and Tim Molloy satisfy your need for TV scoop. Send all questions to megascoop@tvguide.com. Who at TVGuide.com attended the Battlestar Galactica press screening on Monday night? And what's the frakkin' word? — DannyMICKEY: I am in Florida, exploring an unfamiliar civilization of a different sort (the retirement community), so we sent TVGuide.com Nerd High Priestess Erin Fox. Once Doc Cottle revived her with smelling salts, she said this: "The first hour-and-a-half of the finale is so intense, you'll find it difficult to breathe. So many questions will be answered — including some you probably thought wouldn't be addressed due to time constraints. Also, if Mary McDonnell isn't recognized by the Emmys this year, it'll be a frakkin' shame. She had the crowd in tears more than once with her brilliant performance." Erin then hugged her Cylon toaster to her chest, placed a paper bag over her mouth and nose and breathed gently until it was safe to stand again. (P.S. Share your favorite BSG moments here.) The best part of Grey's Anatomy for me this season has been the sexy pairing of Lexie and Mark. What's ahead for the sizzling duo? — KellyMATT: More sexy. More pairing. More ...

Wed, Mar 18, 2009

Mega Buzz on Battlestar, Grey's, CSI, Dollhouse, 24 & More

Tonight's TV Hot List for Friday, March 13, 2009

>Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles8 pm/ET FOXThe good news for the Connor clan is that they no longer have to figure out what to do with Riley — Jesse was kind enough to fatally shoot her in the last episode. The bad news is that they now have to figure out what to do with Cameron since they think she whacked Riley. Between dealing with the murder of his girlfriend and weighing the fate of his killing-machine roommate, it looks like John's going to suffer some growing pains.Read on for previews of Wife Swap, Jockeys, Numbers and Battlestar Galactica.

Fri, Mar 13, 2009

Tonight's TV Hot List for Friday, March 13, 2009

Hot Numbers! Terminator and Dollhouse Get Big Boosts from DVR

Summer Glau and Eliza Dushku are turning a lot more heads than evidenced by the next-day Nielsens. Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, in fact, is currently enjoying the biggest boost of any network show — a 36 percent jump in adult demos — from Live+7 DVR data, which factors in playback within the first week after a program airs. Similarly, Dollhouse gains 30 percent from time-shifted viewing. The moral here: Never underestimate the power of freeze-frame. The performance of both shows has been under scrutiny recent weeks, as Fox's plan to resurrect "Sci-Fi Friday" appeared to ...

Tue, Mar 3, 2009

Hot Numbers! Terminator and Dollhouse Get Big Boosts from DVR

Ratings: How Many Played with Fox's Dollhouse? Did You?

Has Fox successfully revived Friday sci-fi? The numbers have processed through my tricorder, and here are some of the major notes: 8 pm/ETGhost Whisperer topped the hour with 10.34 million total viewers, down a mil week-to-week. Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles was greeted in its new time slot by 3.7 million, a 30 percent plunge from its last (Monday) airing.9 pmFlashpoint placed No. 1 with an audience of 8.86 mil, slipping 13 percent from its last new episode. Fox's Dollhouse debuted to 4.7 million viewers — which just so happens to be what Joss Whedon's Firefly averaged over its short run — and placed No. 2 in key demos (behind Supernanny) and first among males (go figure). What was your first impression of the series? Tell us what you thought in the comments section. (Mind you, Episode 2 is markedly better, 3 has a nifty reveal, and No. 4 serves up a cool plot twist.) Friday Night Lights dropped 760K, to 3.46 mil.10 pmDiane Sawyer's 20/20 report on the children of Appalachia was the night's most-watched program, delivering 10.93 mil — the newsmagazine's largest audience since Sept. 2004. As such, Numbers settled for second with 9 mil, down 12 percent.

Sat, Feb 14, 2009

Ratings: How Many Played with Fox's Dollhouse? Did You?

Preview: Terminator's Sarah Connor Reunites with Her Babydaddy

Friday the 13th is Sarah Connor's lucky day. As Fox's Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles resumes its sophomore season this Friday at 8 pm/ET (new time slot alert!), TV's baddest momma will reunite with her back-from-the-future ex, Kyle Reese. What brings about this unexpected moment in their "long-distance" romance? Jonathan Jackson (a Daytime Emmy winner as General Hospital's original Lucky Spencer) gave us a look at what the immediate "future" holds for John Connor's extremely absentee father. TVGuide.com: Here we are, almost a year to the day of your first Terminator appearance, and you're finally working with your "babymama," Lena Headey. Is that something you thought might never be possible?Jonathan Jackson: There are so many different things they could do with the character, that I really had no idea. But I was really excited to ...

Fri, Feb 13, 2009

Preview: Terminator's Sarah Connor Reunites with Her Babydaddy

Mega Buzz on Lost, Battlestar, 24, CSI and More!

"Live" from the Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour in Los Angeles, senior editors Matt Mitovich, Mickey O'Connor and Tim Molloy answer your questions. Drop us a line at megascoop@tvguide.com. All I want for Christmas is a spoiler about Juliet from Lost. — SamyMATT: Hmmm. Since we have missed that Yuletide deadline, how about I promise you a present in time for, I dunno, St. Patrick's Day? Because sadly, the lady doc's Season 5 storyline won't really heat up until then. (But once it does, it'll be in a way that makes some fans very happy.) Give me some Battlestar scoop. I can't wait until Friday! — TonyMICKEY: I've been sworn to secrecy by my Sci Fi moles, but let's say this: Just because ...

Wed, Jan 14, 2009

Mega Buzz on Lost, Battlestar, 24, CSI and More!

Terminator Scoop: The Big Death, the Friday Move, and More

The following story contains spoiler information about last night's Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles. Before Season 2 of Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles premiered, executive producer Josh Friedman teased a big death — saying when it hit your screen, you'd certainly know it. This reporter's money was on Agent Ellison, or perhaps Dean Winters' EMT. For some reason, never did it enter my mind that Team Connor would actually get the upper hand on Cromartie and thus terminate the terminator who has taunted them for so long. "Cromartie kind of forced their hand," series scribe Dan Thomsen explains. "He was a good terminator and got to his prey" — and thus had to be dealt with. Read more about the repurcussions of the death and get lots more scoop — including Friedman's take on Terminator's new midseason time slot and his dream Dollhouse crossover — after the jump.

Tue, Nov 11, 2008

Terminator Scoop: The Big Death, the Friday Move, and More

November Sweeps for Dummies: Fox Edition

Herewith, a condensed version of Fox's November sweeps calendar. See what's coming up on Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, Prison Break, House, Bones and, yes, 24.

Mon, Nov 3, 2008

November Sweeps for Dummies: Fox Edition

Knight Rider, Terminator Are Given a Bit Extra Gas

On the heels of CBS' The Mentalist, which thus far is the TV season's biggest freshman hit, getting an order for a half-dozen additional scripts, two other new-ish series have received perhaps-significant votes of confidence. Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, technically a second-year show but one still anxiously awaiting a back-nine order, has been given the go-ahead for two more scripts  — this in the wake of increasing ratings in its fifth week. Knight Rider, meanwhile, has been given the green light for four more scripts. Of note, the NBC reboot has been trumping critical darling Pushing Daisies, one of its Wednesdays-at-8 rivals, in the Nielsens. To date, the freshman series Fringe and 90210 have received full-season pick-ups. Crave scoop? E-mail Matt and Mickey at megascoop@tvguide.com.

Sat, Oct 11, 2008

Knight Rider, Terminator Are Given a Bit Extra Gas

Mega Buzz on Housewives, Terminator, The Closer & More!

I'd love it if you could give a "hint" as to whom on Wisteria Lane Desperate Housewives' Dave Williams has a vendetta against? - Barbara Matt: Hint, coincidence or sloppy character-naming? You decide. George-the-nutty-pharmacist's last name was Williams. I need scoop about what is going on with Cameron on Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles and Sookie on True Blood. - Sarah Matt: Tackling Terminator first, are you ready for some girl-on-girl action? Because the Oct. 20 episode finds Cameron slugging it out with another fierce fembot - all within the confines of an elevator. I need a cigarette already.Mickey: I'm going to give you a non-spoiler spoiler about True Blood. I accidentally found out who the serial killer is the other day, and it kind of broke my heart. (Hint: It's one of the "good" guys.) Have anything juicy on Gossip Girl?  - KateMickey: Remember how Nate and his mom helped The Captain escape prosecution? Well, I'm hearing that Mr. Archibald (Sam Robards) will reward their loyalty by… double-crossing them! Which is pretty crummy considering Nate almost became a manwhore to fix the family's money problems. Thanks, Dad!

Wed, Oct 8, 2008

Mega Buzz on Housewives, Terminator, The Closer & More!

Five Reasons Why TV's Terminator Is Killer

"He's not a solider," warns Sarah. "No. Not yet," responds Derek. Therein lays an increasingly dominant theme to Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles as it delves into its second season. We know what John Connor is to become. Now we see him taking steps toward that destiny. This week's episode finds a "triple-8" honing in on Martin Biddel, another of those modern-day civilians who, says at least one version of the future, will play a large role in the war against the machines. The catch, as we saw in the very first Terminator movie, is that one or two innocent Martin Biddels may have to die along the way as the "right" one is hunted. (The triple-8s, for all their advances, apparently do not Google very well.) As the hour unfolds, it brings to light the reasons why Terminator works as an ongoing series:Check them out, after the jump.

Mon, Oct 6, 2008

Five Reasons Why TV's Terminator Is Killer

Mega Minute: Tree Hill Wedding Talk, Chuck & More

Now playing in this week's Mitovich Mega Minute: You asked, I got an answer: Will Tree Hill's Peyton and Lucas make it to the altar this season? Raise your hand if you want Zach Levi or Yvonne Strahovski "in" your living room! TV's Terminator meets... The West Wing ?!Enjoy!  Matt Mitovich

Tue, Sep 30, 2008

Ratings: Did Terminator Kill in the Nielsens?

Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles on Monday night targeted an audience of 6.34 million total viewers. While that marks a 10 percent drop in viewership from the first season finale, the show did top the 8 pm time slot in the important 18-49 demo, even besting Deal or No Deal (the night's most-watched program).Over on the CW, Gossip Girl had 3.16 million folks buzzing (dipping 220K week-to-week), while One Tree Hill (at 3.24 mil) enjoyed a slight uptick.At 9 pm, Prison Break held steady at 6.48 mil, and nearly matched CBS' sitcom reruns in the 18-49 demo.  Matt Mitovich On the Set VIDEO: Thomas Dekker Warns, "No One Can Be Trusted" On the Set VIDEO: Summer Glau reveals what's next for Cameron Lena Headey VIDEO: Is Sarah Connor Gunning for Romance? VIDEO: Meet Terminator Newcomer Leven Rambin Terminator Photo Gallery: Where Were We?

Tue, Sep 9, 2008

Ratings: Did Terminator Kill in the Nielsens?

Gee Whiz! Sarah Connor Unveils Liquid Terminator

Fox's Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles on Monday night not only kicked off its second season with a compelling opening montage, it ended the hour with an iconic image that was sure to get the watercooler (if not the urinal) buzzing: the series' first-ever appearance by a liquid Terminator.Read our full recap here; watch the full episode here (the T-1001 shows up at the 43:00 mark).Did exec producer Josh Friedman unveil the "mimetic polyalloy-based" butt-kicker sooner in the series than he originally planned? "No, we did it exactly when we wanted to," he tells TVGuide.com.Calling the timing "serendipitous," Friedman says, "We were working on this character [Catherine Weaver, played by T:SCC newcomer Shirley Manson] and wanted to introduce somebody who was more of an antagonist  and I didnt want to do just the basic evil corporate type. So it was a natural progression."But is creating the mercurial menace a costly proposition for a weekly show? Friedman allows that...

Tue, Sep 9, 2008

Gee Whiz! Sarah Connor Unveils Liquid Terminator

VIDEO: Summer Glau Promises a "Bigger" Terminator

To hear Summer Glau tell it, seeing Cameron get blown up in the Season 1 finale of Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles never had her worrying about paying the next month's rent."I had an idea of what was going to happen in the next episode," she told me here on the set of the Fox series, "so I wasn't too upset about it." But as the cast grows and important characters become somewhat expendable  a major death is promised in the first few episodes of the new season  she allows, "I have a healthy respect for being on the show!"All told, Glau says T:SCC is "bigger" now that it's back (tonight at 8 pm/ET), saying, "I'm very proud of the work we've done so far."Also in this video: Glau reveals how she stays "really fit" for her role (at the 2:00 mark), shares her admiration for Lena Headey (2:40), and talks of getting teased by her boyfriend (3:50).  Matt MitovichRelated: On the Set VIDEO: Thomas Dekker Warns, "No One Can Be Trusted" Lena Headey VIDEO: Is...

Mon, Sep 8, 2008

VIDEO: Sarah Connor's Son Warns, "No One Can Be Trusted" in Season 2

If you think you got to know Fox's Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles after just nine episodes, think again. As Thomas Dekker told me here during a location shoot, the new batch of episodes will be "very different" and (get this) "100 times better." "The level of everything has been raised," he says. "Something happens that immediately changes [John]. A lot of people wanted to see [him fulfill his destiny], and now they will. He's a cold soldier."Dekker also teases what's ahead for John and new love interest Riley (played by Leven Rambin, at the 2:30 mark); raves about TV mom Lena Headey, who apparently rocks hard at bumper cars (3:20), and talks about meeting John Connor's father both on screen and in real life (3:55). T:SCC launches its second season Monday at 8 pm/ET.  Matt MitovichRelated: On the Set VIDEO: Summer Glau reveals what's next for Cameron Lena Headey VIDEO: Is Sarah Connor Gunning for Romance? VIDEO: Meet Terminator Newcomer Leven Rambin&...

Thu, Sep 4, 2008

Mega Minute: "Earth-Shattering" Bones Sex and More!

Now playing in this week's Mitovich Mega Minute, my take on three season premieres: How goes Bones' trip across the pond? And who has some spectaular sex? (Despite the image shown below, it's not the palace guard.) What is House's unusual prescription for what ails his friendship with Wilson? Is Sarah Connor back with a bang?

Tue, Aug 26, 2008

Mega Buzz on Mother, Housewives, Terminator and More!

Senior editors Matt Webb Mitovich and Mickey O'Connor answer your questions!I haven't heard anything about How I Met Your Mother in forever. Please pass along some much-needed scoop.  ZackMatt: While all signs point to Stella saying yes to Ted's proposal  remember, Josh Radnor and the producers assured me that her replying "maybe" wasn't an option  these two may not be out of the woods yet. Seems the doc may (unwittingly) have a "test" to pass, and it involves how she reacts to Ted's favorite movie. As for Barney, the big lug confesses his feelings for Robin  just not to her. Or to Ted.I want more Desperate Housewives scoop.  CTCMatt: Of course you probably caught this week's all-Housewives vodcast, which I had fun presenting "quiz-style." Oh, this was kind of interesting too: Finding twin actors to play Lynette's now-teenage Porter and Preston was so formidable a task, exec producer Bob Daily says, "We had actually talked about hiring a single actor an...

Wed, Aug 13, 2008

Mega Buzz on Mother, Housewives, Terminator and More!

Mega Minute: Scoop on Numbers, Big Bang and T:SCC

Now playing in this week's Mitovich Mega Minute: Numbers welcomes back a familiar face. (And yes, I already know about my Kung Fu flub. Oops!) What's next for The Big Bang Theory's Penny, Leonard and Sheldon? The latest word on Sarah Connor's new BFF.Enjoy!  Matt Mitovich

Tue, Aug 5, 2008

VIDEO: Is Sarah Connor Gunning for Romance?

Lena Headey. Brian Austin Green. Two pretty darn good-looking people. So we must ask: Might TV's toughest mother find romance this coming season with Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles' Derek Reese? "I think that would be too incestuous," Headey tells us in this video. Instead, the actress says, "I'm hoping for [romance with Richard T. Jones'] Agent Ellison. But we'll see."Headey also teases what's to come in this "awesome" second season (at the 0:20 mark), and reveals what she likes most about playing Sarah (at 1:00).

Mon, Aug 4, 2008

Terminator Scoop: John's Gettin' Busy!

Holding court at the TCAs, John Wirth and Josh Friedman, executive producers of Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, were understandably hesitant about revealing too much about the second season. But Matt and I were able to wrestle a few details out of 'em anyway. John's new love interest, Riley (played by soap vet Leven Rambin) came at the behest of Fox entertainment president Kevin Reilly, hence her soundalike name. Recalls Friedman of his conversation with da boss: "I said, 'Yeah, maybe we could have a girl come in around Episode 8 or 9.' ... We compromised at Episode 2." Rambin's innocent high-school cutie serves a particular function for the producers. "Sci-fi shows get a little insular at times," says Wirth. "It's nice to see [our characters] interact with real people." As such, Riley will not be privy to John's special burden. "I was just as clueless as my character is," Rambin says about joining the in-progress series. But how about some hot man-on-mach...

Tue, Jul 15, 2008

Sarah Connor Will Be Back... in August Marathon

Hearing about this made me melancholy for my childhood, when rerunning a TV show's entire previous season during the summer was the norm. (The kiddies reading this blog are going, "Ooh, tell us more stories, Grandpa!") Starting August 10 and airing Sunday through Wednesday at 9 pm/ET, Fox is airing every episode of Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicle's first season. If you need me to spell it out for you, I shall oblige:Sunday, Aug. 10: "Pilot" Monday, Aug. 11: "Gnothi Seauton"Tuesday, Aug. 12: "The Turk"Wednesday, Aug. 13: "Heavy Metal"Sunday, Aug. 17: "Queens Gambit"Monday, Aug. 18: "Dungeons and Dragons"Tuesday, Aug. 19: "The Demon Hand"Wednesday, Aug. 20: "Vicks Chip"Sunday, Aug. 24: "What He Beheld"Rerunning the entire first season. Simple but brilliant, yes? — Matt Mitovich

Tue, Jun 10, 2008

Sarah Connor Will Be Back... in August Marathon

Garbage in Sarah Connor? Shirley, It's True

Garbage lead singer Shirley Manson is only happy when it rains  and it's raining regular TV roles. She'll play a high-tech company CEO next season on Fox's Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.The spinoff of the Terminator movie franchise returns this fall for a second season after taking the crown as the highest-rated new scripted series of the 2007-08 season.  J.R. Whalen

Thu, May 29, 2008

Garbage in Sarah Connor? Shirley, It's True

Fall TV: Fox Gives J.J. Abrams Appointment After House

For those who've been keeping an ear to the tracks, Fox's fall plan didn't shake out exactly as expected. Perhaps waylaid by CBS' decision to program Wednesday's 8 o'clock hour with comedies, Fox has opted to counterprogram with Bones. Leading out of House on Tuesdays at 9 is Lost creator J.J. Abrams' much-anticipated Fringe.On Monday, Terminator and Prison Break have swapped places, with Sarah Connor now opening the night. Wednesday's 9 o'clock hour features 'Til Death and the new comedy Do Not Disturb (née The Inn). Thursday's reality twofer now features Moment of Truth and Kitchen Nightmares, with 5th Grader and Lyrics airing Friday.Prison Break, Fringe and Bones each will return with two-hour episodes, airing Aug. 25, 26 and 27 (respectively).Sunday maintains the status quo, with the new animated series Sit Down, Shut Up and The Cleveland Show premiering in spring '09.Joss Whedon's Dollhouse, as expected, won't open until midseason. 24, Idol and Hell's Kitchen all return i...

Thu, May 15, 2008

Fall TV: Fox Gives J.J. Abrams Appointment After House

Fall Preview: The Headlines

Congregated for your TV-planning pleasure, here are all of TVGuide.com's headlines and news stories relating to the fall TV season. Bookmark and/or check back often for updates as the May upfronts continue! (A tremendously handy day-by-day Fall TV Grid can be found here.)ABC Roush Dispatch: The ABCs of Stability Mars Lands on ABC's Lineup (full schedule) Megan Mullally to Play Silverstone's Bad Mama It's Official: Scrubs to ABC! More Boston Legal Suits ABCCBS• CBS' Fall Starts with Survivor; No CSI Until Oct. 9 The Biz: CBS Enters Laughing Roush Dispatch: CBS Is Playing to Its Strengths CBS Eyes Several Switcheroos (full schedule) Roush Dispatch: The Moonlight Goes Out Moonlight Has Drawn its Last Blood CBS Renews Old Christine, Unit and Mother CBS' Shark Is Dead in the Water Fall TV: CBS Eyes Four New Dramas, Adds Two LaffersThe CW Official CW Sunday Sked: Laughs, Love, Loan Sharks The ...

Tue, May 13, 2008

Any scoop on Sarah Connor ...

Question: Any scoop on Sarah Connor Chronicles? Answer: Two scoops, as it were. The show is hunting for a couple of new regulars: Becky, a hot teenaged hipster, and Catherine, an unusually earthy business bigwig in her early forties. Which leads me to believe that young John is about to get a girlfriend. Because of the new teenager, I mean, not the 40-year-old female Bill Gates. Although, now that I mention it, he does have some mother issues.

Wed, Apr 30, 2008

Scoop: Apocalypse Averted... Sarah Connor Renewed!

We interrupt your regularly scheduled weekend activities to bring you this urgent public service announcement: She'll be back!Although Fox declined comment, multiple sources confirm to me exclusively that Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles has been renewed for a second season.You may now resume your regularly scheduled weekend activities.

Sat, Apr 19, 2008

Scoop: Apocalypse Averted... Sarah Connor Renewed!

Oddly enough, we don't see ...

Question: Oddly enough, we don't see much coverage of Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles. Is Fox satisfied with the ratings? Answer: Doesn't sound like it. One of my House moles tells me that the network is panicking over SCC's relatively soft ratings (this week's ep finished third in its time slot, with roughly eight million viewers) because the show's budget is so astronomical. "They should have given that show the post-Super Bowl slot instead of us," says my spy. "They needed it; we didn't." A Fox insider, meanwhile, points out that SCC is the No. 1 new drama in every demo.

Wed, Feb 13, 2008

On Sarah Connor, Brian Austin Green Gets into Some Heavy Metal

Tonight at 9 pm/ET, Beverly Hills 90210 alum Brian Austin Green joins Fox's Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles as... well, his role is extremely hush-hush. But I think I have a bead on it, so let's waste no more time and get this Q&A under way to find out what's what, shall we? TVGuide.com: So, are we at a point yet where Brian Austin Green can discuss with any detail his Sarah Connor Chronicles character?Brian Austin Green: No, no, not really. Not until after Monday's episode. TVGuide.com: You son of a gun....Green: I swear, it's not me. [Executive producer] Josh Friedman would wring my neck if I gave anything away. He lives the character and he's really excited about

Mon, Feb 11, 2008

On Sarah Connor, Brian Austin Green Gets into Some Heavy Metal

Ratings: Sarah Connor Can't Escape Howie Mandel

Monday's ratings highlights:8 pm/ETDance War won the hour with 10.33 million total viewers, edging out Gladiators (10.15 mil, but an easy No. 1 in demos). Prison Break returned to 7.9 mil, a 700K increase from its last airing. 9 pmDeal or No Deal dominated with 15 million viewers, and was tops in demos. Sarah Connor Chronicles (10.07 mil) shed 45 percent of its Sunday premiere audience, and in its first half-hour placed fourth (behind Deal and Dance War). But come 9:30, TSCC was No. 2, beating Rules and a new Underbelly.10 pmCSI: Miami (14.7 mil) surged 770K from its last fresh eppy, while Medium (9.5 mil) and October Road (4.9 mil) showed little movement.

Tue, Jan 15, 2008

Ratings: Sarah Connor Can't Escape Howie Mandel

Ratings: New Terminator, Old West Open Big

Talk about "I'll be back." Fox's Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles on Sunday night premiered to 18.3 million total viewers and was broadcast television's highest-rated scripted series debut in three years among adults 18-49 and adults 18-34. (Among total viewers it was the highest in almost two years.) It was also Fox's highest-rated scripted series debut in over seven years among 18- to 49-year-olds (since Dark Angel, Oct. 2000) and in eight years in total viewers.On the other end of the time continuum, CBS' Comanche Moon averaged 15.75 million viewers on its first of three nights, the largest audience for any network TV-movie in more than two years.Lastly, lest anyone be rid the memory of the pathetic Globes news conference, NBC's Billy Bushy telecast was awarded with a mere 5.8 million viewers.

Mon, Jan 14, 2008

Ratings: New Terminator, Old West Open Big

New Series

Terminator: The Sarah Connor ChroniclesIt may not be Arnold, but hot damn does this new sci-fi series look awesome! Based on the notorious film series, Sarah and John Connor are on the run. Not from the law, or a psycho ex, but from evil cyborg killers from the future! Good thing they make friends with a robot of their own. You may be thinking, What can that tiny little female robot do to protect this mother and son? Well, dont let this petite, little robo-chic fool you, cuz this gal is one killing machine you wouldnt want to piss off. Watch it now! | More online videosYour take: Anyone a big Terminator fan that isn't pumped it's coming to TV? Or do you think the trilogy's premise will make for a good series?

Fri, Jan 11, 2008