The Best TV Episodes of 2023

January 12, 2024

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What comes after the [etc., etc.]? (CREDIT: Apple TV+)

I don’t think the same show has ever taken the top 3 spots (let alone the top 2 spots!) in my Best Episodes list in a single year. But gosh-dang it, there was a show that absolutely deserved it this year.

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Entertainment To-Do List: Week of 1/5/24

January 5, 2024

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Not Pictured: The Boy, or The Swallow (CREDIT: Netflix © 2023)

Every week, I list all the upcoming (or recently released) movies, TV shows, albums, podcasts, etc. that I believe are worth checking out.

Movies
–Night Swim (Theaters)

TV
–RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 16 Premiere (January 5 on MTV)
-Golden Globes (January 7 on CBS)
–Grimsburg Series Premiere (January 7 on FOX) – Detective Jon Hamm.
–The Great North Season 4 Premiere (January 7 on FOX)
–Echo Series Premiere (January 9 on Disney+) – New Marvel show. Maybe I’ll watch.
–Boy Swallows Universe Series Premiere (January 11 on Netflix) – I’m a fan of Phoebe Tonkin.
–Break Point Season 2 (January 11 on Netflix)
–Ted Season 1 (January 11 on Peacock)

Podcasts
–Newcomers Season Premiere – Lauren and Nicole are talking Batman!

The Most Anticipate-able TV Shows of 2023

January 4, 2024

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For my 2023 TV wrap-up coverage, I’ve decided to compile a list of the shows I was most excited to watch week in and week out. Or day in and day out, in the case of more regular programming. Or in the case of series that released their entire seasons at once, they’re the shows that I was most excited to press play on the next episode button. These aren’t necessarily my favorite shows of the year, though there’s definitely some overlap.

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Entertainment To-Do List: Week of 12/29/23

December 29, 2023

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I’m floored. (CREDIT: FOX/Screenshot)

Every week, I list all the upcoming (or recently released) movies, TV shows, albums, podcasts, etc. that I believe are worth checking out.

TV
–The Twilight Zone Marathon (December 30-January 2 on SYFY) – There’s also a T. Zone marathon on the H&I channel.
–The Floor Series Premiere (January 2 on FOX) – A new game show hosted by Rob Lowe. Maybe it’ll be worth checking out?
–I Can See Your Voice Season Premiere (January 3 on FOX)

Entertainment To-Do List: Week of 12/22/23

December 22, 2023

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Gotta check in to ’em all (CREDIT: Netflix)

Every week, I list all the upcoming (or recently released) movies, TV shows, albums, podcasts, etc. that I believe are worth checking out.

Movies
–Anyone But You (Theaters)
–Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (Theaters)
–The Boys in the Boat (Theaters on Christmas)
–The Color Purple (Theaters on Christmas)
–Ferrari (Theaters on Christmas)
–The Iron Claw (Theaters)
–Occupied City (Theaters on Christmas)

TV
–What If…? Season 2 Premiere (December 22 on Disney+) – A new episode each day nine days in a row.
–Extended Family Series Premiere (December 23 on NBC) – Jon Cryer. Abigail Spencer. Donald Faison.
–Night Court Reboot Season 2 Premiere (December 23 on NBC) – Kicking things off with a holiday episode.
–Doctor Who: The Church on Ruby Road (December 25 on Disney+) – Christmas Episode.
–Pokémon Concierge Series Premiere (December 28 on Netflix) – Hotel for pocket monsters.

Music
-Ben Hosley, Slow XMas 3 – The latest holiday release from one of my favorite podcast producers.

Jeff’s Wacky SNL Review: Kate McKinnon/Billie Eilish

December 17, 2023

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Billie Eilish is in her Mechanic Era (CREDIT: NBC/Screenshot)

It’s the last new SNL of 2023, former cast member Kate McKinnon has returned to host, Billie Eilish is the musical guest for the third time, Kristen Wiig and Maya Rudolph also stopped by – clearly, everyone just wants to have fun.

A few times in the past, I’ve adopted a reviewing strategy themed around a holiday. But I’ve never done it for New Year’s Day before, seeing as SNL tends to bypass that time of the year. But I’m going to go ahead and not bypass it. Thus for this episode, I’m reviewing each sketch by declaring “Happy New Year!” to someone or something.

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Entertainment To-Do List: Week of 12/15/23

December 15, 2023

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You’re as cold as Arch (CREDIT: FX Networks/Screenshot)

Every week, I list all the upcoming (or recently released) movies, TV shows, albums, podcasts, etc. that I believe are worth checking out.

Movies
–American Fiction (Theaters)
–Wonka (Theaters)
–The Zone of Interest (Theaters)

TV
-Daytime Emmy Awards (December 15 on CBS) – I’m just watching for Susan Lucci’s Lifetime Achievement.
–Archer: Into the Cold (December 17 on FX and FXX) – Finale event.
–South Park (Not Suitable for Children) (December 20 on Paramount+)
–Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic (December 21 on CBS)

Sports
-College Bowl Season (December 16-January 8 on Various Networks)

Jeff’s Wacky SNL Review: Adam Driver/Olivia Rodrigo

December 10, 2023

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“Adam Drivers License” (CREDIT: NBC/Screenshot)

Merry Christmas! (And I’ll probably say it again next week, too.) For the second new SNL episode of December 2023, we’ve got a couple of returning favorites in the form of host Adam Driver and musical guest Olivia Rodrigo.

I ran a 5K on Saturday morning, and not only is “Driver” Adam’s last name, but he’s also playing a famous car person in an upcoming movie. So with that feeling of speed going so strong, I’m going to get through my review quickly by offering just one word per sketch. Furthermore, Olivia Rodrigo’s breakthrough single was also automobile-related, although “Drivers License” actually moved at a rather leisurely pace. But she’s really kept up the momentum since then!

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Entertainment To-Do List: Week of 12/8/23

December 8, 2023

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Batman smells, yadda yadda yadda (CREDIT: Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.)

Every week, I list all the upcoming (or recently released) movies, TV shows, albums, podcasts, etc. that I believe are worth checking out.

Movies
–The Boy and the Heron (Theaters)
–Merry Little Batman (December 8 on Amazon Prime)
–Poor Things (Theaters)

TV
–Doctor Who: The Giggle (December 9 on Disney+) – One more bit of 60th anniversary business.

Music
-Alison Goldfrapp, The Love Reinvention – Remix album.
-HEALTH, Rat Wars – I only just heard of this band, but they look fun.
-Tate McRae, Think Later
-Nicki Minaj, Pink Friday 2
-Neil Young, Before and After

Jeff’s Wacky SNL Review: Emma Stone/Noah Kahan

December 3, 2023

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Oh man, I’m totally Stoned. (CREDIT: NBC/Screenshot)

This here is a review of the December 2, 2023 episode of Saturday Night Live, hosted by Emma Stone with musical guest Noah Kahan. It’s her fifth time, and interestingly enough, a few days ago, I had a dream in which I met her right after she hosted this episode. So I think that’s a good sign!

For this review, I will be transcribing the notes I took while watching the episode, which I’ve done a few times before, and I enjoyed how it worked out, so here we go again!

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