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REVIEW: UNSUPERVISED “PILOT”

Posted on January 19, 2012December 30, 2016 by John Schwarz

In the opener of this animated comedy about two teen best friends with no parental supervision, Gary and Joel want

REVIEW: NAPOLEON DYNAMITE“Scantronica Love”

Posted on January 16, 2012December 30, 2016 by John Schwarz

Episode Synopsis: A teacher who doubles as a matchmaker (voice of Jemaine Clement) inputs the kids’ “love data” into a computer, with unpopular results: Napoleon is paired with a Japanese exchange student (voice of Lauren Tom) while Deb is stuck with school bully Don (executive producer Jared Hess). Other voices include Haylie Duff (Summer) and Rita Coolidge (Don’s Mother). Original Air Date: Jan 15, 2012

Guest Cast Rita Coolidge: Don’s Mother Lauren Tom: Tokiko Jemaine Clement: Professor Clements Haylie Duff: Summer Wheatley.

REVIEW: FAMILY GUY “THE BLIND SIDE”

Posted on January 16, 2012December 30, 2016 by John Schwarz

Episode Synopsis: At a Disabled Ladies’ Night at the Drunken Clam, Brian hits it off with a blind woman. She tells him that she hates dogs, but that’s not a problem until their relationship progresses to the point where he meets her sighted parents. Meanwhile, Lois replaces the stairs at the Griffin house after Stewie gets a splinter—and Peter keeps tripping on the new ones. Guest voices include Marlee Matlin (Stella) and Carrie Fisher (Angela). Original Air Date: Jan 15, 2011

REVIEW: NAPOLEON DYNAMITE “THUNDERCONE”

Posted on January 16, 2012December 30, 2016 by John Schwarz

Episode Synopsis:2 Episode Series Premiere on SUN Jan. 15 at 8:30/7:30c and 9:30/8:30c, on FOX! The series premiere of an animated take on the absurdist 2004 live-action movie about an Idaho high-school über-nerd, his geeky brother, Kip, and their biker grandmother. In the opener, Napoleon’s FDA-unapproved acne cream makes him impervious to pain. Soon he’s featured in the main event at the local underground fight club. Meanwhile, Kip begins dating a girl (voice of Amy Poehler) whose taste in boys usually runs from bad to very bad. The movie cast returns as the series’ voice cast. Original Air Date: Jan 15, 2012

REVIEW: THE SIMPSONS “THE D’oh-cial Network”

Posted on January 16, 2012December 30, 2016 by John Schwarz

Lisa, the creator of a social network she calls SpringFace, explains why she came to regret it. Meanwhile, Patty and

REVIEW: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF TIM “A Tale of Two Rodneys; Keith to the Rescue”

Posted on January 14, 2012December 30, 2016 by John Schwarz

The Boss is determined not to lose his dog, Keith, in a divorce settlement; Rodney becomes Tim’s assistant. Error happened.

REVIEW: AMERICAN DAD “THE UNBRAVE ONE”

Posted on January 9, 2012September 5, 2019 by John Schwarz

Steve wants to show Stan that he’s a macho man—a superhero, in fact. Meanwhile, Francine has an identity crisis after getting some surprising news that could permanently alter the Smith family dynamic. Spoilers Below Stan gets into a fight at the movie theater with Steve providing background vocals.

REVIEW: FAMILY GUY “Meg and Quagmire”

Posted on January 9, 2012September 5, 2019 by John Schwarz

Quagmire is the only guest at Meg’s 18th-birthday party and soon they hit if off—much to her parents’ distress, of course. Peter is especially miffed and won’t rest until he stops his Lothario neighbor from having his way with his daughter. SPOILERS BELOW The Griffins are at the Teen Choice Awards…

REVIEW: The Cleveland Show “Y Tu Jr. Tambien”

Posted on January 9, 2012September 5, 2019 by John Schwarz

Cleveland Jr. begins dating a gorgeous young Latina, arousing Cleveland’s suspicions about her motives. Guest voices include Rosie Perez (Chonni) and Baseball Hall of Famer Johnny Bench (as himself).

REVIEW: THE SIMPSONS “Politically Inept, With Homer Simpson”

Posted on January 9, 2012September 5, 2019 by John Schwarz

After his videotaped rant about airport security goes viral, Homer lands a radio talk show, and considerable political influence. Then he endorses rock star Ted Nugent (who provides his own voice) for president. SPOILERS BELOW Bart uploads a video to Youtube where Homer’s on an airplane complaining about NOT getting any type of preferential treatment.