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10 Days That Unexpectedly Changed AmericaTelevision Review - Apr 9, 2006 - By Raul Burriel
With this mini-series, the History Channel promises us some top talent giving us some top-notch documentaries. But can the "all World War II, all the time!" channel really deliver?

24Television Review - Nov 7, 2001 - By Seth Gunderson
A sunrise, a sunset, lots of words and sleep in between. What else could go on?

Aliens in America - PilotTelevision Review - Sep 26, 2007 - By R.J. Carter
The Tolchuk family volunteered to host a foreign exchange student to bolster their son's popularity at school. What they got was Raja.

Battlestar GalacticaTelevision Review - Dec 10, 2003 - By Jim Pappas
If you are a fan of the original series, beware, this isn't your Momma's Battlestar Galactica, and that is a good thing.

The Bill Engvall Show - Episode 201: "But That's Not Fair"Television Review - Jun 12, 2008 - By R.J. Carter
The second season of The Bill Engvall Show opens with the kids going on strike when they're told to clean out the garage for no pay.

Bionic Woman - PilotTelevision Review - Sep 24, 2007 - By R.J. Carter
She's stronger. Faster. Better than she was before. And she hates it.

The Book of DanielTelevision Review - Jan 6, 2006 - By R.J. Carter
"Families can really test your faith" is the tagline for this show. But is faith really what The Book of Daniel is about?

ChuckTelevision Review - Dec 10, 2007 - By Scott Juba
With NBC giving Chuck a full-season pickup, this electronics store employee turned spy appears poised to become a familiar face on the network's comedy line-up.

Chuck - PilotTelevision Review - Sep 12, 2007 - By R.J. Carter
When Chuck accidentally downloads a CIA/NSA joint program directly into his brain, he becomes the country's newest superspy. Can he do that and still maintain his $11 an hour job as an electronics store technical support representative?

The Closer, "Next of Kin"Television Review - Dec 2, 2007 - By R.J. Carter
The hit TNT series returns with a new 2-hour holiday episode as Brenda's work takes her to the one place she's most uncomfortable: home with mom and dad.

Crossing Over with John EdwardTelevision Review - Dec 20, 2000 - By Jim Van Nest
Having two toddlers, I don't get to watch too much television. And when I do, it must be after bedtime. I've found one of the neatest shows on after dark on Sci-Fi.

DuneTelevision Review - Dec 6, 2000 - By Rob Drysdale
Anticipation quickly turned to disappointment once the Sci Fi Channel aired its much-hyped Dune miniseries.

The Ex-List - "Pilot"Television Review - Oct 2, 2008 - By R.J. Carter
If you enjoyed Sex & the City and don't mind the occasional "American Pie" raunchy style of comedy (tamed down to a Prime Time level), then The Ex-List may be the kind of romantic comedy for you.

Frank TV, "Franksgiving"Television Review - Nov 20, 2007 - By R.J. Carter
Impressionist comic Frank Caliendo gets his own television sketch comedy show on TBS.

Gossip Girl - PilotTelevision Review - Sep 7, 2007 - By R.J. Carter
The CW's newest entry into the teen soap market follows a cast of poor little rich kids intent on accomplishing all seven deadly sins before breakfast, all documented by the ever watchful and ever anonymous blogger, Gossip Girl. You're nobody if you're not being talked about.

Gossip Girl, "A Thin Line Between Chuck and Nate"Television Review - Jan 8, 2008 - By R.J. Carter
Everything falls apart in this explosive finale to the freshman season of Gossip Girl.

Gossip Girl, "Never Been Marcused"Television Review - Sep 8, 2008 - By R.J. Carter
OMFG! You do not want to miss the confrontation when bitch meets bitch on tonight's Gossip Girl!

Gossip Girl, "School Lies"Television Review - Jan 1, 2008 - By R.J. Carter
You know you love it. It's Gossip Girl, and tonight the twists and turns for the upper crust get harrowing as some life-changing decisions are made.

Gossip Girl, "Summer, Kind of Wonderful"Television Review - Sep 1, 2008 - By R.J. Carter
Spotted on CW after a long hot summer: the juicy return of GG. You know you love her. XOXO.

Gossip Girl, "The Dark Night"Television Review - Sep 15, 2008 - By R.J. Carter
Where were you when the lights went out at B's little back-to-school party?

Journeyman - PilotTelevision Review - Sep 22, 2007 - By R.J. Carter
Kevin McKidd headlines this time-travel series that emulates Quantum Leap with a continuous dramatic plot thread.

Life - PilotTelevision Review - Sep 24, 2007 - By R.J. Carter
He used his prison sentence to answer life's big questions. Now this Zen-lightened detective is back on the force, whether they want him there or not.

Life is Wild - PilotTelevision Review - Oct 3, 2007 - By R.J. Carter
To save their family, the Clarkes pull their kids out of New York to spend a year in the wilds of South Africa in this family-friendly drama from The CW.

LostTelevision Review - Oct 19, 2004 - By Scott Juba
Gripping, forceful, and intense, "Lost" is the one show you can't afford to miss.

The Mentalist - "Pilot"Television Review - Sep 22, 2008 - By R.J. Carter
Simon Baker charms in this police drama with a unique hook. Move over, House, there's another tortured hero in town.

One Tree Hill, "100th Episode"Television Review - Mar 18, 2008 - By R.J. Carter
It's a wedding! But is it the start of a marriage? Plus, tragedy strikes as a villain from the past makes an unexpected appearance in One Tree Hill.

One Tree Hill, "Four Years, Six Months, Two Days"Television Review - Jan 8, 2008 - By R.J. Carter
Mark Schwahn takes a tip from Tom Batiuk's Funky Winkerbean, as he fast-forwards the cast of One Tree Hill four years into the future.

Online Nation - PilotTelevision Review - Sep 19, 2007 - By R.J. Carter
It's YouTube TeeVee in this half-hour CW presentation that blends America's Funniest Videos with a distinct G4 feel.

The O’Reilly FactorTelevision Review - Mar 16, 2001 - By Rob Drysdale
Bill O’Reilly, host of Fox News’ The O’Reilly Factor, isn’t here to make friends, he’s here to get to the truth behind the news whether we like it or not.

Point PleasantTelevision Review - Jan 20, 2005 - By R.J. Carter
"The Omen" meets "The OC" in this new drama from FOX.

Privileged, "Pilot"Television Review - Sep 9, 2008 - By R.J. Carter
Joanna Garcia and Anne Archer headline this CW dramedy about a Yale journalism graduate working to tutor two spoiled rich girls in Palm Springs.

Queer As FolkTelevision Review - Dec 5, 2000 - By Jonathan Sudduth
Showtime gives gays their own brand of "Sex in the City" with "Queer As Folk."

Queer As FolkTelevision Review - Feb 14, 2002 - By Jonathan Sudduth
On a day traditionally known for heterosexual love, let's check in on Showtime's ground breaking series featuring homosexuals.

Raising the Bar (Series Debut)Television Review - Aug 29, 2008 - By R.J. Carter
TNT teams up with television super-scribe Steven Bochco to produce this legal procedural drama that carries a little too much of the quirky scent of Boston Legal and Ally McBeal to stand out among an already overcrowded field of courtroom dramas.

Reaper - PilotTelevision Review - Sep 21, 2007 - By R.J. Carter
The CW puts a slacker-spin on Brimstone in this action/comedy featuring Ray Wise as the Man Downstairs.

Saving Grace - Episode 201: "Have a Seat, Earl"Television Review - Jul 14, 2008 - By R.J. Carter
The second season of this gripping, heart-wracking drama exemplifies why Saving Grace continues to grow in popularity. Highway to Heaven this ain't!

Saving Grace, "It's Better When I Can See You"Television Review - Dec 2, 2007 - By R.J. Carter
Holly Hunter returns to TNT as Grace Hanadarko with all new episodes this December.

The Secret Adventures of Jules VerneTelevision Review - Jan 19, 2001 - By Rob Drysdale
Before space cruisers and before little gray aliens science fiction was a whole lot simpler. When Jules Verne first began writing the height of science fiction was airships and the completely ludicrous idea of traveling to the moon.

Six Feet UnderTelevision Review - Jul 30, 2001 - By Jim Van Nest
Move over Tony Soprano. You've been whacked! President Bartlett? Your term has expired. HBO's Six Feet Under is the new "best show on television."

SmallvilleTelevision Review - Nov 5, 2001 - By Seth Gunderson
Smallville retells Superman's teenage years and does a good job of it.

Smallville, "Justice"Television Review - Jan 19, 2007 - By R.J. Carter
Is the Justice League really going to form in this episode of Smallville? Somebody, save me!

[adult swim]Television Review - Aug 23, 2002 - By Seth Gunderson
The last time I looked forward to Sunday nights, I was 10 years old and eagerly awaiting Doctor Demento. Now I'm all grown up and on Sunday nights I eagerly await cartoons.

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