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Well Dressed but Scary: TV’s Most Intimidating Bad GuysAn axe-wielding psychopath is always a scary TV villain...but somehow a well dressed, calm killer is even more unnerving.
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Sharing Screen Time: TV’s Real-Life RelativesHere are some of our favorite TV moments where real-life relatives get a chance to interact.
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Life and Death: TV Moments That Paired Birth and DyingThere are two certainties in life: you were born, and someday, you will die.
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'Top Chef': The Winningest Contestants in the Show's HistoryThis article is all about the chefs who’ve taken home some of the biggest cash winnings in the show’s history.
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Murder She Didn’t Write: Crime Dramas Without KillingBut while they are few and far between, those rare episodes of crime dramas where there isn’t a murder can be surprisingly enjoyable.
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Dead Men Walking: TV Characters Brought Back Just in Time to DieTV is a predictable beast, with many shows operating out of the same bag of tricks. So in most cases, it’s safe to say when a long-absent character returns unexpectedly, it’s because they’ve been marked for death.
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From '24' to 'Futurama': Why Are TV Shows so Bad at Math?Granted, no show can be totally perfect when it comes to policing errors...but math errors often seem to cause the most problems.
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'Family Guy' Season 10 Finale Recap and Review: Is the Show Running Out of Steam?What happens when a TV show starts to rely too heavily on the same set of running jokes? In the case of “Family Guy,” the show itself turns into a joke.
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'Top Chef' on a Budget: Challenges on the CheapBut just as enjoyable are the episodes where the chefs, accustomed to working with only high-end ingredients, are forced to adhere to very small, strict budgets. Here are some of the highlights from these tricky challenges.
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'Community' Season 3 Finale Recap and Review: The Show Embraces Its 'Weird' Status‘Community’ fans had a lot to celebrate this week. Not only is the show scheduled to return for a fourth season (a renewal that seemed unlikely only a few short months ago), but the third season ended on a bang.
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'The Borgias' to 'Rome':TV Villains Way Meaner Than Their Historical CounterpartsIn order to amp up the drama, many historical TV shows develop their villains into truly monstrous characters...even if, historically speaking, the person the character was based on was actually a pretty nice guy.
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To Plan or Not to Plan: 'Breaking Bad' and the Unexpected Upside of Writing Without a BlueprintBut making stuff up as you go along doesn’t necessarily mean that the final show will feel shoddy or slapped together. In fact, that ability to roll with the punches and take the show in a new direction each season can actually keep a show feeling fresh.
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Reality TV Flashback: Who was Eliminated First From These Popular Shows?In honor of some of the longest-running and best loved reality shows on TV today, here are the contestants who were eliminated in the first episode of the first season.
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Dragons on TV: From 'Game of Thrones' to 'Flight of the Conchords'In honor of the rapidly-approaching season finale of “Game of Thrones,” here are some of the best dragons from TV.
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The Most Shocking Deaths in 'Grey’s Anatomy' HistoryAs any fan of “Grey’s” can attest, shocking deaths are something the show excels at. Whether it’s a member of the main cast, or just a patient that seemed like they were on the road to recovery, there’s at least one shocking death every season.Also published on:
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'The Vampire Diaries' Season 3 Finale Keeps the Surprises Coming With Tons of Unexpected Moments: RecapThere’s no other show on TV right now that delivers twists and surprises with quite the same emotional impact as “The Vampire Diaries,” and the third season finale was no exception.
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Love is in the Air When These 'Top Chef' Dishes Are on the TableWhen you watch these sexy, funny, and love-laced challenges, it’s hard not to feel the love.
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Parental Guidance Suggested: TV Characters With No Mom or Dad in the PictureHere are some wonderful TV characters who grew up missing or dead parents.
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Period Drama Errors: TV Shows That Failed History ClassWhile nobody expects a TV show to adhere perfectly to history, there are some moments where anachronistic issues really affect the viewer’s enjoyment of the show.
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Ideas for Projects Bryan Cranston Could Do After 'Breaking Bad' EndsWith the show’s run coming to an end, Cranston’s schedule will open up. Here are some of the projects he would be ideally suited for.
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What Other Dead TV Shows Should Netflix Resurrect?In recent months, shows like “Terra Nova” and “Jericho” have also been rumored to get a Netflix resurrection. But there are a whole host of TV shows canceled before their time.
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Funniest Moments of Accidental Innuendo on TVHere are some of the most memorable, quotable, and laughable moments filled with raunchy slips of the tongue.
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Offal-ly Good: 'Top Chef' Dishes Made From the Nasty BitsIn honor of these ingenious chefs, here are some of the best dishes in the show’s history made from the nasty bits.
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On TV, Cheaters Almost Never ProsperAs the old adage goes, “Cheaters never prosper.” But on TV, as in real life, there are times when cheaters do seem to get ahead in life, if only for a little while.
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The Business of Fashion: 'Project Runway' Challenges With a Corporate TwistHere are some of the best “PR” challenges that force the designers to create designs that sell.
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TV’s Most Clever Episode TitlesIn some instances, showrunners string together related episodes with titles that link together in some way. Here are some of the best TV episode titles in recent years.
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Back in the Saddle: One-Off TV Episodes Set in the Old WestSitcoms thrive on classic “fish out of water” situations. Perhaps that’s why we so often see shows that have nothing to do with the Old West do a one-off episode where the characters are suddenly thrust into a Western setting.
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'Game of Thrones' Season 3 Casting RumorsAfter a long wait, many “Game of Thrones” fans are finding that the current season of the show is flying by all too quickly. There is good news, however: casting for the show’s third season has allegedly begun.
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I’m No Junkie: Cases of Addict Misidentification on TVOften played for laughs, sometimes played for tears, these are some of the most memorable moments when TV characters were mistaken for junkies or drug addicts.
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Reality Show Juggernauts That Started Out as Sleeper HitsHere’s a rundown of reality shows that started off as sleeper hits, and went on to become major successes.
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The Kid-Friendly Challenges of 'Top Chef'These kid-friendly cuisine challenges are good fun for viewers of all ages.
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Painting the Town Red: Our Favorite Paintball Moments on TVHere are some of our favorite paintball moments from current and past TV shows.
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'Fringe' and 4 Other Shows Featuring Talented Actresses with Dual RolesIt’s an exciting time to be a “Fringe” fan: on April 26, 2012, Fox renewed the sci-fi series for a fifth season of 13 episodes.
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Surprisingly Sympathetic Drug Dealers on TVDealing drugs is wrong and illegal, but these interesting characters earn our pity nonetheless.
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The Worst Kings and Leaders in TV HistoryWhile it wouldn’t be fun to live under their rule, watching a TV leader who’s irrational and a bit unhinged is always great fun. Here are some of the worst leaders in TV history. (Spoilers ahead!)
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'The Borgias' Recap and Review: Season 2, Episode 3 'The Beautiful Deception'Holliday Grainger does weeping and anguish better than nearly any other actress working in TV today, and she does not disappoint.
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'The Borgias' Recap and Review: Season 2, Episode 4 'Stray Dogs'The episode opens with the Pope congratulating Cesare and Vittorio on their brilliant deception of the French forces. But the mood is quickly shattered.
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Coolest 'Twin Peaks' Homages in TV HistoryThere are tons of TV shows that have made shout-outs or even full-blown homages to this David Lynch project over the years. Here are some of the most memorable.
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TV’s Most Disturbing DadsWhile there are plenty of abusive moms on TV, some of the most disturbing violence we see is perpetrated by abusive father figures.
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From 'The Office' to 'New Girl': TV’s Most Adorkable CharactersIn honor of charmingly awkward characters, here are some of the most memorable, adorkable TV characters from recent and current TV shows.
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'Breaking Bad' to 'Mad Men': TV Shows Where the Main Character is Marked for DeathWhile nothing is set in stone, these TV characters are almost certainly going to die onscreen by the time their respective series finales are over.
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It’s Criminal: Reality TV Stars and Their Law-Breaking PastsIn honor of the complicated Mike Ross, our favorite “Suits” character, here’s a rundown of reality TV stars who have criminal pasts.
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The Best Moments of Fiendish Foreshadowing in TV HistoryFrom period dramas to crime dramas, these are some of the most fiendish, gruesome, and cringe-worthy bits of foreshadowing on TV.
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Dream Challenges: Future Fashionable Tie-ins for 'Project Runway'Whether they show up in Season 10 or some other, future season, these are some of the fun challenges we’d love to see.
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Don’t Lose Your Head: TV’s Most Memorable DecapitationsOne of the earliest, if not the earliest, on-screen decapitations took place during the epic 1980 miniseries “Shogun.” Since then, the TV landscape has been littered with many memorable heads
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The Most Mouth-Watering Sandwiches on 'Top Chef'But when push comes to shove, all we really want from our chefs is good, simple food. That’s why we’re celebrating the dishes below, each and every one a memorable sandwich creation.
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TV's Supernatural, Superpowered RedheadsWhether they’re witches, megaminds, psychics, or super-powered, we’re crazy about these TV redheads with supernatural powers.
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'The Borgias' Recap and Review: 'Paolo,' Season 2, Episode 2Recap and review of "The Borgias" Season 2, episode 2: "Paolo."
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TV’s Best Friends Who Argue Like an Old Married CoupleHere are some of our favorite TV best friends who just happen to nag and quibble with each other like they were married to each other.
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The Gamblers: TV’s Best and Worst Betting AddictsWhether they are smart with their wagers or hopelessly addicted to the allure of gambling, we love these characters.
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DQs and KOs: Reality TV Stars Who Got the Boot for Breaking the RulesAll too often, we see reality TV contestants booted off a show because they failed to adhere to simple rules or because they flew off the handle.
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With 'Dexter' in Decline, There’s Still One Thing We LoveDespite the drop in story quality in recent years, there’s one thing we still absolutely love about the show: the show’s opening credits.
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Best Tomato Dishes in 'Top Chef' HistoryWith many seasons of “Top Chef” filmed during the summer, it’s only natural that the show would feature a huge array of amazing tomato dishes. Here are some of our faves.
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What’s Up with the Timeslot for 'The Borgias'?We’re not suggesting that Showtime wants "The Borgias" to fail, but we do kind of question their current plan of airing the show at 10 pm Eastern on Sunday nights.
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'Community' Feud: Predictions for What Would Happen If Chevy Chase Left the ShowIf Chevy leaves “Community,” we have a few predictions about where he might end up.
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TV Characters Forced to Go Undercover as ModelsHere are some of the best and most memorable examples of undercover models in TV history.
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Comfort Foods: The Snacks Our Favorite TV Characters Can’t Live WithoutBe they comfort foods, or just a favorite snack, these famous characters are linked forever to their beloved snackables.
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'Suits': Finally, We Know Who’s Guest Starring on Season 2Here’s the low down on which big stars you can expect to see on “Suits” this summer alongside Gabriel Macht and Patrick J. Adams.
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'The Borgias' Season 2 Premiere: Recap and Review of 'The Borgia Bull'Like the Pope himself, this season of 'The Borgias' appears to be at the height of its power.
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TV Characters Who Lie, Sneak, or Cheat Their Way Into New JobsWith our own economy still on the slow road to recovery, we can easily empathize with characters who find themselves forced into lying or sneaky deals just to land a job.
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The Best Quickfire Challenges in 'Top Chef' HistoryWith short amounts of time and very creative twists, the Quickfires are always the highlight of any episode. Here are our top picks for the very best of the best.
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TV’s Funniest SociopathsFrom dramas to sitcoms, these sociopaths are the funniest on TV.
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Celebrating the Proud Black Women of 'Project Runway': Where Are They Now?From the show’s early days to the most recent seasons, here is a look back at our favorite African-American ladies in “PR” history, and what they’re up to these days.
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Exclusive: Francois Arnaud of 'The Borgias' Talks Sex, Swordplay, and Season 2As fans of "The Borgias" can attest, one of the most promising young faces in Season 1 was Francois Arnaud, the French-Canadian actor who plays eldest son Cesare on the Showtime period drama. We sat down with Arnaud to talk about Season 2.
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Mad with Power: TV Characters Made Insane by Personal GrowthHere are some of the most memorable TV characters who gained both great power and great insanity.
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'Game of Thrones': Season 2 Premiere's Best MomentsHere are our picks for the most memorable, interesting, and just plain great moments from “The North Remembers,” the Season 2 premiere of “Game of Thrones.”
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Most Epic, Elaborate Tales of Revenge in TV HistoryAs the old adage says, “Revenge is a dish best served cold.” That’s why we’re totally obsessed with the following TV shows, each of which features a character who enacts an epic, elaborate revenge scheme.
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'Project Runway All Stars': What Would Mondo Do? The Possible Futures of Winner Mondo GuerraNow that “All Stars” is over and Mondo can cash in on his well-deserved success, here are some of the ways we hope to see him share his artistic sensibility with the world.
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Television Style Icons: The Women We Most Want to EmulateIf you want to emulate the style of an iconic TV character, we suggest one of the following women as inspiration.
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TV’s Best Crime Show BromancesEveryone loves a bromance, especially when there’s mischief afoot. So it comes as no surprise that many of our favorite TV crime dramas have an element of the bromance about them.
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After 9 Seasons of 'Top Chef,' Fans Still Have Items on WishlistWith “Top Chef” Season 10 on the horizon, we present our wishlist of things we hope to see during this major milestone season.
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The Borgias and TV’s Other Power-Hungry Historical FamiliesHere are some of our favorite power-hungry families from historical TV dramas.
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Fan Rage: Today's Most Despised Female TV CharactersIt seems that with the growth of Internet message boards, TV blogs, and fan sites, today’s TV fans are more vocal than ever before. And boy, when fans hate a character, they aren’t afraid to say it.
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'The Office': Craziest Creed MomentsHere are some of our favorite Creed moments over the history of “The Office.”
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Hey, Driver: Favorite TV Chauffeurs EverHere are our top picks for the best, most memorable chauffeurs in TV history.
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Beyond 'Game of Thrones': Other Fantasy Books Deserving of a TV TreatmentFrom best-sellers to lesser-known classics, here are our top picks for books that would make for amazing TV.
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Racial Conflict in Period Dramas: 'Mad Men,' 'Boardwalk Empire,' and MorePeriod dramas with all-white or nearly all-white casts are still able to deliver compelling stories about racial issues.
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Madness on TV: Crazy Characters and the Phrases They Keep RepeatingHere are some of our favorite shows that feature characters who have gone off the deep end. (Warning! Spoilers Ahead!)
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Prepared or Paranoid?: The Strange Stockpiles of Our Favorite TV CharactersTV characters take preparedness to the extreme, to the point where they almost seem like they are more paranoid than prepared. Don’t believe us? Here are some examples of shows with characters who are so prepared it’s kinda scary.
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Best Andy and Erin Moments on 'The Office'In honor of their most recent attempt at a relationship, let’s take a look back at some of the most memorable, adorable, and awkward Andy and Erin moments from “The Office.”
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The Funny Side of Bryan CranstonFans who only know Cranston from “Breaking Bad” may not know that he’s actually a great comedian. From “Seinfeld” to “Archer,” here’s a breakdown of some of Cranston’s most memorable comedic roles.
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Sean Harris: The Man Behind the Coolest Killer on 'The Borgias'Showtime’s dark ‘n sultry period drama “The Borgias” has plenty of killers in the cast, but the coolest by far is Micheletto, played by Sean Harris.
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In Case You Missed It: 'Suits' Creator on What to Expect in Season 2USA’s "Suits" debuted last summer, and won over legions of fans with smart writing, high stakes, and plenty of romantic tension. But this legal drama ended on a cliffhanger, and fans are dying to know what on earth Trevor is doing in Jessica’s office.
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Gallagher Emerges From Coma: Sadly, He's Not the First Comedian to Suffer a ComaOver the years, a surprising number of comedians have fallen into comas for various reason. Tragically, not all of these stories end as happily as Gallagher’s. Here are some other funny guys who sadly fell into comas.
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'Top Chef Junior': Does the World Need Another 'Top Chef' Spin-Off? Particularly One with Teenagers?According to Wikipedia, we should brace ourselves for yet another “Top Chef” series, tentatively titled “Top Chef Junior.”
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Our Favorite TV Shows Based in MiamiOf course, we all know that the Miami of TV often bears little resemblance to the Miami of real life. But despite their less-than-realistic portrayals of life in Miami, we love the following TV shows for their humor, glamor, thrills, and chills.
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The Most Stripperiffic Designs in 'Project Runway' HistoryYear after year, some designers offer up creations that seem like they’d be more at home in a strip club than a Fashion Week runway. Here are some of the most scandalous, strip-tastic outfits in the show’s history.
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TV’s Funniest and Most Controversial Songs About the IrishDespite the controversy they may raise, the following songs about the Irish are sure to make you and your friends laugh until green beer comes out from your nose. Here are some TV moments worth re-watching this St. Patrick’s Day.
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Coming to America: TV Characters Who Leave Great Jobs in Search of a Better LifeIt’s a joke almost as old as TV itself: a foreign TV character in a menial job tells our main character something like, “Back in the old country, I was a doctor.”
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Making Dinosaurs Cool: 5 TV Show Episodes More Compelling Than All of 'Terra Nova'Making an exciting TV show about dinosaurs shouldn’t have been hard. Heck, there are even TV shows that feature one-off episodes all about dinos that were more entertaining than the entire run of “Terra Nova.”
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The Most Audacious Gambits in TV HistoryThe Roman historian Tacitus once wrote, "Crime, once exposed, has no refuge but in audacity." And while it may be ancient advice, we see plenty of criminal or near-criminal behavior on TV that characters only get away with by sheer audacity.
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Creme Bru-YAY!: The Most Memorable Brulees in 'Top Chef' HistoryThis temperamental dish has made relatively few appearances on “Top Chef” over the years. Here are a few memorable creme brulee dishes prepared on “Top Chef.”
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'Having Pop-Pop' and Other Euphemisms for Sex From TV ShowsFor your consideration, here are some humorous and sexy euphemisms used on TV shows that we think ought to be used more often.
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Channel Hopping: TV Shows That Moved to a New Network and Had Great SuccessThere are plenty of other shows that move to a new network and have great success. Here are some examples of channel-hopping TV programs.
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TV Characters and Reality Stars with WTF AccentsThese accents are some of the most baffling on TV.
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Liar, Liar: TV’s Biggest FibbersIf lying really did set your pants on fire, these fibbing, dishonest TV characters would be among the very first admitted to the burn ward.
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Strange Addictions: TV Characters with Unusual ObsessionsMove over, “My Strange Addiction”...these scripted TV shows feature characters with obsessions way more odd than eating cat food or sleeping with a blow dryer. -
Pillow Talk: TV’s Memorable Suffocation ScenesHere are some shows that have featured this cruel manner of death.
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What Makes a Great TV Title Sequence?What makes a great TV title sequence? It’s a question with a somewhat elusive answer.
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Green-Eyed Monster: TV Love Affairs Sparked by JealousyHere are some prime examples of TV characters who are spurred into a new relationship by jealousy.
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TV Morticians and Medical Examiners: The Wacky, Weird, and WonderfulThese guys and gals may work with the dead, but they bring great stories to life.
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TV Characters Who Were Raised in Foster CareHere are some beloved TV characters who were raised in the foster care system.
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6 Most Satisfying 'Dexter' KillsHere are our favorite “Dexter” kills, which show bad people getting exactly what they deserve.
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Scheming 'Top Chef' Contestants and Their (Un)Successful PlotsHere are some of the most memorable plots and strategies in “Top Chef” history, both successful and unsuccessful.
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From Coughin’ to Coffin: Sick or Dying TV CharactersHere are some of TV’s most memorable coughing characters.
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Recap and Review: 'Project Runway All Stars' Blacklight Catwalk ChallengeWith only five designers left, the March 1 episode of “Project Runway All Stars” featured Austin Scarlett, Michael Costello, Mondo Guerra, Jerell Scott, and Kenley Collins as they tried to create glowing garments for a blacklight challenge.
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The Secret Books of Secretive TV CharactersWhether its contraband, cash, or something more personal, these TV characters hide their most important possessions inside these secret books.
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Do Not Resuscitate: TV Characters Who Are Dead for GoodWe love the following shows: when someone dies, they’re dead for good. (Spoilers ahead!)
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Variations on a Theme Song: The Many Versions of the 'Psych' Opening CreditsOver the years, the opening theme and credits have been modified to match the content of selected episodes. Here’s a rundown of all the cool variants on the “Psych” theme song.
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Crazy Plots 'Suits' Could Throw at Us Next SeasonAfter they resolve last season’s cliffhanger, here are some crazy plots we’d love to see “Suits” tackle this summer.
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What’s Next for the Cast of 'The Firm'?Now that “The Firm” is dead, here’s an update on what these actors and actresses will be working on next, according to their IMDB pages.
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'Project Runway' Challenges Where the Designers Have to Design for DesignersHere are some examples of “Project Runway” episodes where the designers are tasked with making garments for other designers.
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The Biggest Villains in 'Top Chef' HistoryIn honor of Season 9’s upcoming finale, here are some of the most memorable villains in the show’s history.
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The Argument for 'Arrested Development' Fans to Watch 'The Borgias'Fans of both shows have taken to Tumblr, creating humorous visual mashups that blend the two shows together. If you love “Arrested Development,” then maybe you’ll enjoy “The Borgias.”
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The Most Awkward Moments on 'The Office'Here are our top picks for the show’s most awkward moments to date.
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TV Characters Who Are a Horrible Judge of CharacterFrom the outside looking in, it’s easy for TV fans to see the mistakes that their favorite characters are making. And one mistake that seems to get made a lot by TV characters is trusting someone that can’t be trusted.
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Our Favorite TV Characters Named DebFrom sitcoms to gritty dramas to period pieces, these are some of our favorite ladies from TV who are named Deborah (or some variant thereof.)
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From the Headlines: News Events 'Suits' Could Base Future Episodes UponUSA’s 'Suits' could build buzz (and grow its viewership) by getting inspired by some real-life headlines.
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Things You May Have Missed: Crime Novels Based on Your Favorite TV ShowsThere are plenty of crime novels out there that tie into your favorite TV shows, from 'Psych' to 'Dexter' to 'Bones,' and more. Here’s the skinny on some good reads you may have overlooked.
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Grossest Dishes in 'Top Chef' HistoryThese are the 'Top Chef' dishes that sounded or looked totally weird. Some were winners, some were losers, and some just made us go 'Huh?'
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4 Ways NBC Could Have Ensured 'The Firm' Would SucceedBy changing the way they approached the show, NBC could have easily turned 'The Firm' into a hit series. Here are four things that could have improved the show’s chance for success.
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Important Haircuts: TV Characters Who Cut Their Hair for Reasons Other Than FashionThe haircuts that really resonate with fans are done for more important reasons: to show character growth.
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To Tell the Truth: TV Characters That Hide Truths Inside of JokesOver the years, there have been plenty of memorable TV moments when characters reveal surprising truths, only to have them dismissed or ignored. Here are some prime examples.
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TV Shows Where Fans Don’t Care About the Central Character as Much as the Rest of the CastPity the poor TV stars who sign up for a starring role on a TV show, only to have their storylines pushed to the side when fans become enamored with a less important character.
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The Toughest Challenges in 'Project Runway' HistoryWhether due to the limitations of the challenge or the outlook of the judges, these challenges were among the toughest in all of “Project Runway” history.
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‘Community’ Will Return March 15: 5 Things Fans Are Most Excited AboutFans can’t help but get excited for what the show’s remaining Season 3 episodes have in store. Here are five things in particular that all “Community” fans are buzzing about.
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Online Comic About 'Game of Thrones' Goes Viral, Questions HBO's Business ModelThis week, popular comics artist and social media darling Matt Inman, a.k.a. The Oatmeal, created a new comic that went viral. The topic: a foul mouthed rant about 'Game of Thrones' and piracy.
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TV’s dirtiest copsPolice take an oath to serve and protect, but some TV cops seem like they’re only out to serve their own selfish interests. Whether they take bribes, intimidate the innocent, or even kill their fellow officers, we can’t take our eyes off these men.
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5 New TV Shows Poised to Steal 'House' FansWith the end of “House” just months away, here are some of the pilots currently in development that just might entice fans of Dr. House.
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Who Will Win 'Project Runway All Stars'?With over half of the designers eliminated at this point, now seems like the perfect time to run down each competitor’s chance at taking home the big prize package and the title of 'Project Runway All Stars.'
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Who Will Win 'Top Chef' This Season?With three chefs remaining, let’s take a look at each chef’s chances of making it through to the finale (and their chances at taking home the big prize.)
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4 Lessons NBC Should Learn from 'The Firm'Here are four simple lessons the execs at NBC should take away from their experience with 'The Firm.'
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Catching a Second Wind: TV Shows that Broke Through a Rough Patch and Had a RenaissanceThere are a few rare shows that rise from the ashes of medocrity, phoenix-like, and surprise viewers with episodes that are just as good as the ones from the good ol’ days.
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TV Shows Where Characters Have Stupid, Easily Guessed PasswordsEveryone knows that you need a secure computer password to protect your documents and your identity. But apparently nobody warned these TV characters about the dangers of using easily guessable passwords like 'guest' or 'password.'
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Stephen Colbert Leaves 'The Colbert Report' Temporarily Due to Ill Mother: What Happens Next?Fans of “The Colbert Report” who tuned in on February 15 to see guest Claire Danes were met with a surprise: the show unexpectedly aired a repeat, rather than the scheduled new episode.
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Strangest Foods Eaten on Scripted TV ShowsReality programming like “My Strange Addiction” and “Fear Factor” are pretty much all about getting people to eat weird things on camera. However, scripted TV shows also have plenty of times when actors are forced to eat weird food combinations.
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The Neapolitan Rule: TV Shows That Feature Three Female Leads With Three Different Hair ColorsLook at most TV shows with three female main characters, and there is likely to be one vanilla blonde, one chocolate brunette, and one strawberry redhead.
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TV’s Creepiest DollsThese shows feature creepy dolls that send shivers down our spines.
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Killing the Killers: TV Serial Killers Who Target CriminalsHere are some of TV’s serial killers who only target criminals.
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Pride Comes Before a Fall: TV’s Most Prideful CharactersHere are some of our top picks for TV characters who are as prideful as they are fascinating.
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The Biggest BAFTA Upset Came From a Category You May Have OverlookedThe 65th British Academy Film Awards may have been all about “The Artist” (which took home seven awards from the twelve categories in which it was nominated), but there were some surprising upsets that you may have overlooked.
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Best 'Project Runway' RivalriesIn honor of the upcoming challenge, here are some of the best “Runway” moments when designers developed rivalries and faced off against each other.
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TV Characters Who Rock a Three-Piece SuitHere are our picks for the TV characters who make a three-piece suit look incredible.
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NBC’s Biggest, Most Embarrassing FlopsNBC has had a hard time developing programming people actually want to watch of late. Actually, it’s a problem they’ve had off-and-on for years. Here’s a rundown of some the network’s biggest flops, from the 2011-2012 TV season all the way back to 2001.
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'Top Chef' Challenges Where Chefs Are BlindfoldedOn February 8, the show will feature a Quickfire where the chefs have to gather their ingredients using senses other than sight. In honor of this upcoming episode, here’s a rundown of some of the other blindfolded challenges in “Top Chef” history.
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Taking Pot Shots at the Competition: The Best TV Show RivalriesWhether they’re sharing a timeslot or just characters with very similar backstories, it’s only natural that these shows will start to take pot shots at each other. Here are some of the funniest ways that shows have taken pot shots at the competition.
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Would You Watch an ‘Office’ Spin-off Starring Dwight?Last week, rumors broke online that NBC may be planning to debut a spin-off of “The Office” in 2013, centering around the character of Dwight Schrute. But will anyone want to watch it?
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The Wilhelm Scream: A Classic TV Sound EffectThese days, you’ll hear it on TV in everything from science programs to fantasy TV shows. Here are some prime examples of shows that have used this classic effect.
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Most Epic TV HumiliationsHere are some great examples of TV characters that we’ve seen get totally humiliated, sometimes over and over again.
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TV’s Bleakest ShowsJust when you think things couldn’t get any worse, these TV shows kick the bleakness up to 11. (Some spoilers ahead!)
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TV Characters Deserving of Their Own Spin-offsHere are some TV characters we’d be interested in seeing more of.
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Best Valentine’s Day TV Episodes: From the Creepy to the SupernaturalWhether you’re single or just dating someone who loves horror flicks, we think you’ll enjoy snuggling on the couch and watching these Valentine’s Day-themed episodes from creepy, supernatural TV shows.
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Could 'The Firm' Be Immune to Cancellation?From serious critics to casual bloggers, no one on the Internet can believe that “The Firm” is still on the air.
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Adult Swim’s Most Hilarious DuosIt sometimes gets panned as comedy for stoners, but the avant-garde and innovative programs on the late night Adult Swim lineup are hilarious even when you’re stone cold sober.
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TV Characters That Put Sherlock Holmes to ShameSherlock Holmes is hardly the only character on TV to have a monopoly on this kind of ability. Here are some of other TV characters who have a similar ability to scan a room (or a person) like Sherlock.
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TV Characters Who Use Their Feminine Wiles for Political GainHere are our top picks for TV characters who used their feminine wiles for political gain.
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7 Fictional TV Restaurants We Wish We Could Eat AtIf you’ve got a habit of eating in front of the TV, your stomach will rumble whenever you hear the names of these fictional TV restaurants.
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Did Steve Buscemi Deserve to Win the SAG Award for Male Actor in a Drama Series?Did Buscemi deserve to win for his portrayal of a gangster in Atlantic City during the Prohibition era?
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TV Teachers We Wish We’d Had at Our SchoolFrom sitcoms to horror, these are the TV teachers we wish we could have known.
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Why Has 'Top Chef' Never Done a Finale in Paris?Can anyone explain why “Top Chef” has never done a finale episode in Paris, the epicenter of gastronomy?
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Music Challenges on 'Project Runway'Here’s a rundown of “Runway” music challenges over the years, in chronological order.
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Bristling with Sadness: TV Characters Who Got Depressed and Grew a BeardWhen a normally clean-shaven character shows up with a beard, it’s usually to demonstrate that he’s very depressed or heart-broken. Here are some examples of sad men with even sadder beards.
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Just Shoot Me: TV Characters Who Ask for Help to DieIt’s hard to ask for help, and even harder to ask for a major favor like assisted death. (Warning: spoilers ahead!)
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TV Idiots With Hidden DepthsHere’s a rundown of our favorite TV idiots who have surprising depth.
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The Craziest Things TV Shows Do to Get Great Performances From ActorsHere are some of the creative and crazy ways TV shows have gotten realistic performances from their actors.
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TV Characters Who Went to HarvardOver the years, many great TV characters have been proud to wear the Harvard Crimson. Here are some of the most memorable.
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Rescue Me: TV Duos Who Meet When Someone’s in TroubleIt’s a classic TV plot: Two main characters meet when one of them is under duress. Maybe it’s a damsel in distress who needs to be rescued, or a guy who helps his future best friend escape the long arm of the law.
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I’m Not as Dumb as You Think I Am: Smart TV Characters Who Only Pretend to Be StupidWhether they are young or old, these TV characters excel at playing dumb to gain the upper hand.
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Best TV Show Twitter Tie-InsHere are some of the best examples of shows with Twitter accounts designed to amuse viewers.
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The Team Challenge Trainwrecks of 'Project Runway'Designers have big personalities, and that always seems to lead to big confrontations during 'Project Runway' team challenges. And while we love the drama, even we can’t believe how crazy things got during the following team challenges.
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The Biggest Blunders on 'Top Chef'We’ve all had moments when we’ve been under pressure and made bad decisions. But when it comes to the 'Top Chef' incidents below, we’re still flabbergasted by the choices seemingly smart chefs made during their time on the show.
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TV Shows That Exemplify the Seven Deadly SinsHere are our picks for TV shows that really exemplify each of the seven deadly sins.
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TV Abusers Who Got Exactly What They DeservedFrom period dramas to sci-fi and fantasy shows, these are the programs where perpetrators of domestic violence have to answer for their crimes.
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TV Shows Prove Living a Double Life Ruins Your RelationshipsHere are some of the TV shows which prove that people who try to lead a double life are unlucky in love.
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'Pool Party' Recap and Review: Could 'The Office' Be Gearing Up for a Renaissance?Even diehard fans of “The Office” have to admit that the show’s quality has been in decline over the past few seasons. But with the show’s most recent episode, “Pool Party,” the show seems to have had a return to form.
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Will NBC Cancel 'The Firm' This Year?What fans of this new drama are eager to know now is whether their new favorite show is slated to get the axe in the coming weeks, or whether NBC will renew the show for a second season. Here’s our perspective.
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Can Harvey and Louis Ever Be Friends?: Dissecting USA’s 'Suits'While it may seem like a long shot, there’s actually a good chance that as the show continues on, Louis might actually start to warm to Harvey and Mike, even if their deception gets out.
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A History of 'Project Runway' Challenges Featuring Unconventional MaterialsIn honor of these innovative designs, here’s a look back at the history of challenges that featured unconventional materials.
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The Most Overdone Dishes in 'Top Chef' HistorySeason after season, we see the same uninspired dishes that bore judges and viewers alike. Here are the top three dishes we want chefs on "Top Chef" to stop making.
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The Nerdiest Episodes of 'Psych'Whether you dig academic geekery, cult classics, horror flicks or comic books, these nerd-tastic episodes of “Psych” are sure to please.
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Rotten Royals: The Brattiest Nobles in TV HistoryHere are some of the brattiest, snottiest, and just plain evil royal characters from TV.
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TV’s Most Fascinating May-December RomancesEvery relationship has its complications, but the age difference between a May-December couple is often the most challenging. And yet, many of TV’s most endearing and fascinating relationships feature these large age gaps.
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Beloved TV Characters Driven to SuicideHere are some prime examples of TV characters who opted to commit suicide when the circumstances of their lives became too much to bear.
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TV Characters and the Banality of EvilIn the 1960s, Hannah Arendt wrote about the Eichmann trial, and coined the phrase “the banality of evil.” She felt that the more evil the acts a person committed, the more banal they were in their personal lives.
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The Troubled History of Dinosaurs on TVWhile we wait to hear if “Terra Nova” has been renewed for a second season, let’s look back at the highs and lows of dinosaur TV shows.
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TV Shows Where Actresses Had to Hide Their PregnanciesFrom sitcoms to soaps, here are some examples of TV shows where actresses had to hide their pregnancies.
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TV Characters Who Are Oblivious to Their Own FlawsOver the years, TV shows have featured characters that are oblivious to their own flaws.
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Curl Up and Dye: The Most Memorable Dyed Designs in 'Project Runway' HistoryOver the years, dye has been the Achilles heel of many a “Project Runway” contestant. With limited space and rushed schedules, designers almost never have enough time to properly execute their designs, particularly when changing the color of a fabric.
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Ranking the Best Restaurant Wars in 'Top Chef' HistoryWith the recent premiere of Season 9’s 'Restaurant Wars' episode, here’s our definitive ranking of the past nine seasons of this fan-favorite challenge. Let’s count down, shall we?
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Most Memorable Swears and Curses in TV HistoryLily is far from the first TV character to shock and amuse viewers with foul language. Here are some of the most memorable instances of cursing on TV (including some other shows where children swear.)
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TV’s Creepiest CreaturesThe monsters that really scare us are unique, with origins that aren’t totally understood. These are the TV creatures that we don’t know how to fight, and that’s what makes them so unnerving.
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The Surprising Link Between 'Breaking Bad' and 'Seinfeld'From leads to comic relief to minor characters, here are five important actors on 'Breaking Bad' who also appeared on 'Seinfeld.'
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Timothy Omundson’s Least Lassiter-like RolesWhile Lassie may be a by-the-book police officer, Timothy Omundson’s other roles are the polar opposite of his current role on “Psych.” Here are Omundson’s least Lassie-like roles.
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TV’s Most Menacing AssassinsWhether they call themselves hitmen, assassins, or use some other euphemism, these killers are some of the most menacing in TV history.
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The Kookiest, Weirdest, and Wackiest Designers in 'Project Runway' HistoryElisa may have been the first to go home on 'All Stars,' but she is not the only kooky designer in 'Runway' history. Here’s our rundown of the really weird designers that the show has featured over the years.
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TV Shows Where Having the Main Characters Get Together was a Huge MistakeWe don’t know how the show’s writers are going to handle the Deb/Dexter relationship going forward, but we’re hoping the two characters don’t end up together.
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TV’s Most Cynical MentorsThe kind of TV mentor we love best is cynical, grouchy, and rarely forthcoming with praise. You know, kind of like the guys below.
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Characters We Miss Most on 'The Office'From Japanese heart surgeons to Dwight’s best friend, these are the minor characters we wish 'The Office' would bring back, and soon.
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Most Memorable 'Top Chef' Injuries and AilmentsIn honor of Sarah’s ambulance ride, we present our listing of the most memorable 'Top Chef' injuries and ailments over the course of the series.
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A Guide to TV’s Most ADD CharactersIn honor of these memorable characters, here is a list of some of our favorite TV characters who could probably benefit from a dose of Ritalin.