Television

‘The Box’ Brings ‘New Girl’ Back to Form

by Howie Decker @HowardTheDeck

Five weeks ago, we were excited to say “New Girl is back!” After last night’s episode, ‘The Box’, it can safely be said that “New Girl is BACK.”

My 6 Favorite Moments from the Breaking Bad Finale

by Howie Decker @HowardTheDeck

What a satisfying end to a perfect show from start to finish. It may be “too soon”, but I think the strength of the Breaking Bad series finale cements its legacy as the current clubhouse leader for greatest television show of all time.

Here are my five favorite moments from the Breaking Bad series finale.

Why I Didn’t Watch the Breaking Bad Finale With Everyone Else

by Clarence Riley
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How have you been enjoying Breaking Bad’s victory lap? Like millions of Americans, I won’t be watching the finale live, but later. My Netflix Fix It’s great that AMC has set up a deal with Netflix to allow their dramas on the Instant Streaming service. While I’m late to the party, I plan on marathon-watching […]

Breaking Bad: How ‘Granite State’ Revealed Who the Flash-Forward Ricin is Intended For

by Howie Decker @HowardTheDeck
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The ricin we see Walt return home to retrieve in season 5’s “Blood Money” flash-forward scene has been the subject of speculation since it aired on August 11.

The 30 Best TV Theme Songs of the Millennium

by Sarah Morin
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The television theme song is not dead, it has merely evolved. This list represents TV’s best opening themes for shows that debuted from 2000 on.

Paying Tribute to the Greatest Scene in Television History

by Howie Decker @HowardTheDeck

Roughly 13 years ago the Freaks and Geeks episode “Dead Dogs and Gym Teachers” premiered. Shortly after the first commercial break, and juxtaposed with a humorous scene involving Jason Segel and his guitar, is what I hold to be the most touching scene in television history.

10 Retro Cartoons That Need to Be Rebooted

by Jay Malone

It worked for Transformers, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and even the Care Bears. Here are ten more 80s and 90s cartoons that deserve a (successful) revival.

10 New Fall Shows That Will Be Cancelled by Christmas

by Corey Chapman @chapmanrunner

Yesterday, we reviewed 10 shows that were a safe bet to get a second season- shows you could invest your time in and DVR space to. Today we tackle shows that probably wont make it out of 2013 alive.

10 New Fall Shows Guaranteed to Make it to Season 2

by Corey Chapman @chapmanrunner

Anyone that has listened to the UnderScoopFire Podcast knows how I am cautious about watching new television shows: I don’t want to invest my time in a new series that won’t be around the follow fall (I am looking right at you, Studio 60). I tend to wait until the show I have interest in […]

Watch a Young Jason Bateman Burn Lasers into Costar’s Rack

by Howie Decker @HowardTheDeck

Long before Jason Bateman was Michael Bluth- hell, even before he was David Hogan, he played Ricky Stratton’s friend Derek on Silver Spoons.

Don’t Try This at Home: The 5 Dumbest Things People Have Attempted After Seeing it on Breaking Bad

by Howie Decker @HowardTheDeck

These are the dumbest things people have attempted after seeing it on Breaking Bad.

What if Chris Hardwick Hosted ‘Talking ___’ After Our Favorite 80s Shows?

by Howie Decker @HowardTheDeck

How great would it have been if there were half hour recap shows that summarized, analyzed and celebrated our favorite 80s shows?

9 Signs You Might Need to Take a Break from Netflix Instant Streaming

by Howie Decker @HowardTheDeck

I like Nazi zombies as much as the next guy, but if you’ve come to a point where this was the best use of your 2 hours, it might be time to take a break.

The 5 Creepiest Episodes of The Smurfs

by Jason Gross @SockofFleagulls

I decided I had to find an episode guide and if nothing else, see what insane criminal acts and torture happened in the name of children’s entertainment. What did I find? Smurfs making fun of the afterlife, becoming mutated beasts, and wearing drag. No joke.

10 Ways Breaking Bad could Jump the Shark in its Final 8 Episodes

by Newton Gimmick

Through the years lots of good shows have “Jumped the Shark”, particularly in their final season. Part of it is almost inevitable for high quality shows, as they can run out of steam or because fans build up expectations that the last season could never actually reach.

AMC’s Breaking Bad has been a pretty fantastic show from top to bottom thus far and most viewers would be hard pressed to come up with any “Jump the Shark” moments as of yet.