The Hour: "Episode Three"

A placeholder episode just wastes our time

Fall 2011 Review Schedule

September’s almost here, and that boys and girls means that it’s time once again to roll out the next sector of my review schedule, this time for the fall half of the upcoming “traditional” 2011-2012 TV season.

Breaking Bad: "Problem Dog"

Season 4, Episode 7

Attacking things head on – or not

Doctor Who: "Let's Kill Hitler"

Season 6, Episode 8

Funnier than Springtime for Hitler!

Futurama: "Cold Warriors"

Season 6, Episode 24

A puzzling episode that may or may not be good

The Hour: "Episode Two"

Who’s The Man?

Breaking Bad: "Cornered"

Season 4, Episode 6

What’s eating Walter White?

The Hour: "Episode One"

Please don’t think of it as “The British Mad Men”

The Failed Pilot Project Case File #13: Family Guy

Some people use their time before a big break to evolve their craft. Not Seth McFarlane.

Breaking Bad: "Shotgun"

Season 4, Episode 5

When winds blow, people’s sails change direction

The Failed Pilot Project Case File #12: The Big Bang Theory

The power of second chances

Breaking Bad: "Bullet Points"

Season 4, Episode 4

Another character-focused episode brings the season’s path into question

Falling Skies: "Mutiny"/"Eight Hours"

Season 1, Episodes 9 & 10

The dangers of double billings

Wilfred: "Pride"

Season 1, Episode 7

A new way forward

Futurama: "Mobius Dick"

Season 6, Episode 21

Moby Dick? How original.

The Failed Pilot Project Case File #11: Veronica Mars

Rob Thomas’ last ditch effort to save his show amounted to nothing. It was probably for the best.

Breaking Bad: "Open House"

Season 4, Episode 3

La la la, I can't hear you