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Worldly Distractions: The Big Bang Theory 7.18 - The Mommy Observation

Please let this have a Laurie Metcalfe appearance, please let this have a Laurie Metcalfe appearance... Sheldon and Howard are still in Texas (YES), and the rest of the group gathers around the table with their takeout, Raj even having the audacity to sit in Sheldon's spot. Stuart is also invited. As they discuss what they're going to do that night, Stuart suddenly chokes and collapses on the floor. Leonard rushes to call an ambulance, but Raj informs him that it's too late. Stuart ha

March 15, 2014

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Worldly Distractions: Modern Family 5.17 - Other People's Children

This episode appears to have a high amount of Sociopathic!Lily, which can only be a good thing. Onward forth! The family is gathered for dinner at Jay and Gloria's, coinciding with a major basketball game. However, Cam and Mitch bow out to take Manny and Alex to an art exhibit (postwar abstract expressionism, lucky bastards), Haley has a date, and Gloria and Claire are taking Lily flower girl dress shopping, so Jay and the overly eager Phil are left together. Jay is just thrilled. Ope

March 14, 2014

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Worldly Distractions: How I Met Your Mother 9.20 - Daisy

Back at Farhampton for the third installment of tonight's Recap Challenge. We've met the mother, assembled the wedding guests and gotten Barney sober. What ever could come next? Sunday, 2 PM, four hours left until matrimony. Robin is happily reunited with her mom, who barely made it to the wedding because she has a deathly fear of flying. She is also inexplicably British. And played by Tracey Ullman. She wound up having to be restrained on the flight, and concludes that she will take

March 12, 2014

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Worldly Distractions: The Simpsons 25.13 - The Man Who Grew Too Much

Part Two of tonight's Simpsons extravaganza. More Sideshow Bob? Yes, please! No opening credits, just a bizarre couch gag where the Earth has five Simpson-shaped continents, until a Moe-shape asteroid crashes into them. Huh? The kids in Lisa's class watch an outdated science movie while Mrs Hoover presumably sleeps off her hangover. (And now that I'm an actual teacher, I can understand why she would do it.) Lisa begins a tirade about how Hoover didn't follow her lesson plan, whic

March 12, 2014

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Worldly Distractions: The Simpsons 25.12 - Diggs

So the Simpsons did something weird this week - after a month's hiatus (Sochi, Oscars, other stuff), they aired two shows in a single night, something I guess they need to catch up before the season ends in May. This means that tonight I'm going to attempt the impossible - three recaps in one crazy night. Can we do that? Pfft, I'm no amateur. Let's get going! Leprechaun billboard, Bart draws his family tree in the classroom. As the family sits on the couch, we get an insane (and beaut

March 12, 2014

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Worldly Distractions: Call the Midwife 3.8 - Episode Eight

Final episode of the season, with a lot going on. What could possibly come next? Jenny has just delivered a baby to a Patient of the Week, which gives Old Jenny a chance to narrate about new life for the umpteenth time. However, when Jenny lifts the sheet, she sees the mother (Norma) is hemorrhaging. While they call an ambulance, Jenny helps the mother deliver a chunk of placenta. She heads back to Nonnatus after a hard day's work. Chummy comes home to her husband and adorable ba

March 11, 2014

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Worldly Distractions: Girls 3.10 - Role Play

While our lives spin out of control, we cling to those people we think can keep us going. If you're a cast member ofÂ Girls, unfortunately, that person is likely an asshole. Sit back and enjoy the ride, guys. Previously on: Grandma dies and Adam is an actor. Also, they're pretending to be engaged while Grandma's still alive, which causes some uncomfortable conversations. Hannah gets drunk with friends (mostly colleagues, I think) while begging Adam to come to the bar and join the

March 11, 2014

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Worldly Distractions: The Big Bang Theory 7.17 - The Friendship Turbulence

Back withÂ The Big Bang,Â and a juicy title reels us in. Whose friendship is on the line? Let's find out. Raj complains about his love life, Sheldon insults Penny. Par for the course. Her previous magnum opusÂ Serial ApistÂ is apparently getting a sequel, but Penny turned it down. More insults from Sheldon. Opening credits. Leonard is disappointed in Penny for turning down the movie, even though it was crap. They get into an argument about her management of her finances. Sheldon

March 8, 2014

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Worldly Distractions: Community 5.8 - App Development and Condiments

Another week, another episode of Community. What on earth could they have gotten up to now? At the conclusion of another meeting, Shirley is hurt because she's not invited to the Save Greendale weekly dinner (Jeff assumed she was busy). The group scrambles to find a time which will work for everyone, but that's next to impossible. Jeff accuses Shirley of manipulating everyone, to which she expertly wins everyone's hearts. The Dean comes by with two app developers, who want to test the

March 8, 2014

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Worldly Distractions: Modern Family 5.16 - Spring-A-Ding-Fling

My updates have been rather...lackluster lately, due to general Russian fuckery. Not to worry - I'm still here. Let's see what the most modern actually kind of boring family of the week is up to. Cam is chaperoning the school dance ("Spring-a-Ding-Fling"), while Mitchell is starting a new job with some crusading law firm. Phil, meanwhile, is preparing to host the Southern California Annual Realtor's Banquet. Unfortunately, Claire has to miss the big event due to work. Haley will be (r

March 7, 2014

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Worldly Distractions: How I Met Your Mother 9.19 - Vesuvius

We're in the final crunch! What could a Roman-killing volcano have to do with Barney and Robin? It's 2024, and the Mother and Ted are at Farhampton in the dead of winter. It's surprisingly low quality images - say, like television thirty years ago - and Ted is wearing a weird sweater, so I am forced to assume that this is a Cosby Show crossover. Ted decides to tell her a story about his life, but she's heard them all. Same goes for Ted and the Mother's stories. They conclude that they

March 5, 2014

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Worldly Distractions: Call the Midwife 3.7 - Episode Seven

We're at the penultimate episode of the season, and thank God for that. This recap schedule has been fun, but I'm getting a wee bit worn out. Maybe this will be "the episode where everyone just stares at the walls for an hour"? That would be a nice change. My aching fingers... We get a narration about returns while Jessica Raine comes back from filming something else Jenny finally arrives from the House of Heartbreak. Meanwhile, a guy down at the docks desperately looks at a window, w

March 4, 2014

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Worldly Distractions: Girls 3.9 - Flo

The world is crumbling around me. With Ukraine and Russia practically at war and everyone waiting with bated breath - who doesn't need a little Worldly Distraction? Let's all have fun with the kids who don't have real problems. Previously: Marnie and Ray break up, Jessa falls off the wagon, Adam gets a part. Patti LuPone warns Hannah of the dangers ahead. Hannah gets a call from her mom - Grandma's dying and she's needed back home. After some argument, she heads for her childhood

March 4, 2014

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Worldly Distractions: Community 5.7 - Bondage and Beta Male Sexuality

Okay, they have to be trolling us with this title. It's about Abed's latest comic book obsession, right? Right? All I know is I'm scared to Google Image an appropriate pic for this recap. Here's something nice and normal. We step right into a scene with no intro whatsoever. Prof. Duncan begs Jeff to help him seduce Britta. Jeff is skeptical, but reluctantly advises him to "think like Britta" - eg, embrace some kind of dumb cause. Annie runs a "Save Greendale" meeting, but Jeff quickly

March 1, 2014

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Worldly Distractions: The Big Bang Theory 7.16 - The Table Polarization

After the game-changing Valentine's episode a few weeks back, I fully expect this episode to be nice and normal and somewhat humdrum. Maybe poor Raj will finally get a decent plot? Howard considers growing a goatee. Everyone jokes about it, as well as Raj's pronunciation of "moustache". Penny comes back, bitter from a bad audition. She sits down, and they suddenly notice that the room is kind of crowded with all the people and takeout. It is suggested that Sheldon and Leonard get a di

March 1, 2014

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Worldly Distractions: Modern Family 5.15 - The Feud

In a hiatus of only two weeks, Modern Family has apparently turned into a game show. I think this warrants further investigation. It's late at night. Claire and Phil are still up, both anxious about work, Claire for a big meeting with a developer and Phil for a realtors' society election. However, Phil soon gets his answer, as Gil Thorpe arrives boasting of his win, destroying incumbent Phil. He reluctantly hands over his medallion to his sworn enemy, and cries at the thought of what

February 28, 2014

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Worldly Distractions: How I Met Your Mother 9.18 - Rally

The Olympics are over, the fifth ring has expanded, and Canadians have stopped being smug about hockey (for now). We're back to our regularly scheduled programming. How about the denouement of Ted's epic tale? Somewhere in the future, Ted and The Mother are off to a New Year's party. She has apparently published a book and life is just peachy. They consider getting super wasted, but Ted reminds her that he took a vow. The reason for said vow involves Barney, and what he remembers of t

February 26, 2014

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Worldly Distractions: Girls 3.8 - Incidentals

We are back with the whiniest bunch this side of Nowhere. Oh joy. Previously on: Adam's been acting, Hannah and the girls have their Weekend of Outrage. That's about it. Hannah is in a fancy restaurant, apparently about to interview Patti LuPone, though she's quite distressed when the server doesn't know who that is. Meanwhile, Adam calls her while waiting for a callback. He feels awkward, as usual, and needs some reassurance. He gets it. For all of Hannah's flaws, she can be a g

February 26, 2014

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Worldly Distractions: Call the Midwife 3.6 - Episode 6

With yet another ridiculous work week ahead of me - I hate you so much, Russian Company of Doom - I am forced, once again, to break up this week's reviews. CTM tonight, Girls and HIMYM tomorrow. Sorry, everyone. Let's see what our favorite midwives have been up to this week. Sr. Winifred and Patsy drive around while Jenny narrates a truly cringe-worthy speech about fruits of labors and the changing season. Patsy is implied to have drastic secrets, surrounding a mirror for some reason.

February 25, 2014

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Worldly Distractions: Girls 3.7 - Beach House

So, Hannah's career, Marnie's life in general, Shoshana's romantic possibilities and Jessa's ability to relate to other humans are all in the toilet. How will our girls possibly get out of this? Sounds like a vacation is in order. Previously on: Hannah takes a sell-out job, Shoshana goes on a journey of sex, Ray and Marnie love-hate each other, Hannah whines about being a sell-out and almost quits. Cut to Marnie in a pretty countryside setting meticulously arranging flowers. I as

February 18, 2014

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Worldly Distractions: Call the Midwife 3.5 - Episode Five

Well, rather than binge-watchingÂ House of Cards,Â I am continuing these recaps and forcing myself to sit through shows which don't involve Evil!Kevin Spacey slowly taking over the world. Are you happy, FJ? That is not to say thatÂ Call the MidwifeÂ is without its dramatic moments. Since Alec kicked the bucket sadly passed away last week, it's pretty natural to wonder what the heck is going on with Jenny and the people around her. Old Jenny narrates about grief and renewal while

February 18, 2014

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Worldly Distractions: Call the Midwife 3.4 - Episode Four

Halfway through the season already. God bless you, British short television schedules. Old Jenny narrates about love, youth, and job satisfaction. Cynthia's tied up with a long delivery, so Jenny asks Sister Winifred to go. Sr. W, for her part, whines and tries to get out of it - but Jenny holds firm. At his home, heartbreakingly, Dr. Turner finds Sheila looking at a baby dress she had been knitting. He advises her to put it away, saying they'll "find a way" no matter what it t

February 12, 2014

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Worldly Distractions: Girls 3.6 - Free Snacks

Hi everyone! I have an insane work week up ahead. Fortunately, most of the current shows are on hiatus for the Olympics, but in the meantime, I've got to deal with the ones that are left. This means that - unlike most Mondays - I can't do the two-shows-in-one-night thing. So I picked the shorter one. Those of you desperately awaiting yourÂ Call the MidwifeÂ recap fix, not to worry, it will be back tomorrow night. In the meantime, you're stuck with lots of twenty-something whining. ...from t

February 11, 2014

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Worldly Distractions: The Big Bang Theory 7.15 - The Locomotive Manipulation

It's Valentine's Day! Well, next week, but a little thing called the Olympics happens to be in the way. I'm happy to take a little break and focus on the love lives of some nerds. Amy and Sheldon go over the relationship contract. Sheldon is supposed to have come up with a pet name for her, but his suggestions are - rather unromantic. However, the big issue is the upcoming holiday. Amy suggests a romantic getaway, which Sheldon nixes immediately. He's stuck, though - the trip is booke

February 7, 2014

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Worldly Distractions: Modern Family 5.14 - iSpy

With the Sochi Olympics coming up, television schedules are going to be disrupted throughout February, so don't be surprised to see some irregular posting. However,Â Modern FamilyÂ continues to soldier on, so we might as well take a look. Phil has been holding a "Farewell to VHS" home film festival about a decade too late, much to the exasperation of his family. To get out of it, Haley lets slip that she has a photo exhibition for one of her classes. Claire's mad that she didn't tell

February 7, 2014

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