'Jersey Shore' recap: Episode 5, or when things get filthy

'Jersey Shore' recap: Episode 5, or when things get filthy

Here we are at the fifth episode: Still waiting on a physical altercation between the roommates, and hoping for some sort of monumental event that will bring us back next week. I think the producers took a different route and decided to tempt us as if this were a horror movie.

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'The Vampire Diaries' recap: Episode 14, 'Dangerous Liaisons'

'The Vampire Diaries' recap: Episode 14, 'Dangerous Liaisons'

Mothers love their children no matter what. Apparently that statement is true even for the witch mother of the original family of vampires whose hybrid son “killed” her.

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'American Idol' recap: St. Louis auditions

'American Idol' recap: St. Louis auditions

The episode opened with one of the biggest stars to come out of American Idol: Carrie Underwood. Carrie documented her journey to her audition in St. Louis—and guess where tonight's audition city is?

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'Top Chef: Texas' recap: Episode 12, 'Bike, Borrow or Steal'

'Top Chef: Texas' recap: Episode 12, 'Bike, Borrow or Steal'

This episode of “Top Chef” was one of the most fun in recent history. It was a triathlon of a challenge and, oh yeah, PEE-WEE HERMAN was the guest judge! Everyone hop on your Schwinn and let’s cruise through this recap!

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'American Idol' recap: Portland auditions

'American Idol' recap: Portland auditions

As we head into the sixth audition city, one wonders, "When is the freakin' Hollywood round?"

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Why you should be watching 'The Voice'

Why you should be watching 'The Voice'

We'd rather not think about the Super Bowl.

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10 awkward questions with … 'Jeopardy!' contestant Sarah Bart

10 awkward questions with … 'Jeopardy!' contestant Sarah Bart

Sarah Bart is the first Goucher College student to participate in the "Jeopardy!" College Championship since it started in 1989. She's also just one of 15 contestants this year, pared down from about 12,000 wannabes. Clearly, Bart is awesome. But she is awesome enough to deal with our queries? Apparently so. We got in touch with the 22-year-old Philadelphia native before her episode airs at 7 p.m. Friday on WMAR/ABC (the tournament runs as 10...

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'Glee' recap: Michael

'Glee' recap: Michael

When faced with adversity, just think to yourself: What Would Michael Jackson Do?

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'The Bachelor' recap: Episode 5

'The Bachelor' recap: Episode 5

“Who knew that strippers could play baseball?”

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'Gossip Girl' recap: The Royal Wedding

'Gossip Girl' recap: The Royal Wedding

Tonight we celebrate the 100th episode of "Gossip Girl" with a wedding, musical dream sequence and the greatest villain the Upper East Side has ever seen

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'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' recap: Episode 12

'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' recap: Episode 12

We're all waiting for the big fight of the season. I mean, that's why we are watching -- right? I kinda wish they would just get to it, but the producers are clearly dragging this one out and setting up for a big finale. At least that's my prediction.

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'Kourtney and Kim Take New York' recap: Season finale

'Kourtney and Kim Take New York' recap: Season finale

True story: I missed last week’s episode. That’s because I talked to my psychic. We had a vision… that Kim and Kris were going to break up. OK, fine, I didn’t have a vision at all. And neither did the psychic from last week's episode, John Edwards. All he needed was Google, Wikipedia, E! True Hollywood Story, and previous seasons of "Keeping up With the Kardashians!"  

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'American Idol' recap: Houston auditions

'American Idol' recap: Houston auditions

Tonight's episode kicked off with a special greeting from Commander Burbank at the space station, "currently flying 250 miles above the earth." The video quality's so crisp and sharp for something so far away. Ain't technology grand?

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'Jersey Shore' recap: Episode 4

'Jersey Shore' recap: Episode 4

In what seems to be the longest week of my life, the arrival of my Thursday-night obsession couldn’t have come soon enough. We were tempted with a halfway-decent episode last week, which set us up for a 75 percent OK episode this week. How did it pan out?

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'Top Chef: Texas' recap: Episode 11, 'Block Party'

'Top Chef: Texas' recap: Episode 11, 'Block Party'

As we begin this week’s episode of “Top Chef,” I have to ask: Did anyone really miss Beverly? Over the past few weeks I had rooted for her because I love an underdog, but let’s be real: The woman was annoying.

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'American Idol' recap: Aspen, Colo., auditions

'American Idol' recap: Aspen, Colo., auditions

"The altitude's kinda giving me a bit of a headache. Does anyone got (an), Aspen?"

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'The Bachelor' recap: Episode 4

'The Bachelor' recap: Episode 4

“It’s time for the nitty gritty.”

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'Gossip Girl' recap: Father and the Bride

'Gossip Girl' recap: Father and the Bride

Hope you enjoyed the new Chuck while he lasted, because Bad Bass is back and he's ready for a takedown.

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'American Idol' recap: San Diego auditions

'American Idol' recap: San Diego auditions

“The 'American Idol' auditions are in a … boat, I’m guessing?” wondered one Idol hopeful.

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'American Idol' recap: Auditions, Day 2

'American Idol' recap: Auditions, Day 2

This time, "Idol" visits Pittsburgh, the City of Champions. Is this where we will find the ultimate winner then?

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'Jersey Shore' recap: Episode 3

'Jersey Shore' recap: Episode 3

So, here we are, friends. Episode 3 of "Jersey Shore." If you’re like me, you’ve been putting toothpicks in your eyelids to stay awake. We fared a little better this week, though.

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'The Vampire Diaries' recap: Episode 12, 'The Ties That Bind'

'The Vampire Diaries' recap: Episode 12, 'The Ties That Bind'

Family relationships were a common theme in tonight’s episode of "The Vampire Diaries," so let's examine how functional the families in Mystic Falls really are.  

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'Top Chef: Texas' recap: Episode 10

'Top Chef: Texas' recap: Episode 10

In one of the best episodes of the season, the cheftestants cook for Charlize Theron.

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'Revenge' recap: 'Commitment'

'Revenge' recap: 'Commitment'

This week’s episode was extra dark, with a storm rolling in, sinister music and dark lighting that reminded me of my high school days buying things at Abercrombie & Fitch only to arrive home and discover that the blue shirt I bought was actually green.

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'American Idol' recap: Season premiere

'American Idol' recap: Season premiere

"American Idol"kicked off its 11th season with a retrospective feel as it took us back to 2002 and reminded us of the moment when waitress Kelly Clarkson won the inaugural season.

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'Glee' recap: Yes/No

'Glee' recap: Yes/No

Valentine's Day comes early to William McKinley High School.

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'The Bachelor' recap: Episode 3

'The Bachelor' recap: Episode 3

“Butt-skiing backwards is on my leap list.”

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'Gossip Girl' recap: The end of the affair

'Gossip Girl' recap: The end of the affair

Tonight's midseason debut was pretty chaotic ... but not in a good way.

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'Kourtney and Kim Take New York' recap: Episode 8

'Kourtney and Kim Take New York' recap: Episode 8

This episode starts with too much drama. I really can’t keep up. Let’s see … Kourtney and Scott are not sleeping in the same bedroom, surprise. (However, in real life, Kourtney is clearly on baby #2.) Then, Kim and Khloe “are so competitive with one another” according to Kourtney, and the three sisters ultimately get into a conversation about it. More to come later.

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'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' recap: Episode 10

'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' recap: Episode 10

Watch out, NeNe: In this episode, Kim takes a visit to the gun range. Meanwhile, Cynthia and Phaedra try to get their hubbies to kiss and make up, and Kandi's mom is plotting to mend a broken friendship.

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'Jersey Shore' recap: Episode 2

'Jersey Shore' recap: Episode 2

Here we go, everyone: Episode two of the fifth (and probably final) season of "Jersey Shore." Did we get a hair-pulling, kooka-flashing, Situation-bashing bomb of an episode this week? Well …

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'The Vampire Diaries' recap: Episode 11, 'Our Town'

'The Vampire Diaries' recap: Episode 11, 'Our Town'

Tonight’s episode of "The Vampire Diaries" was all about Stefan proving he could be a better villain than Klaus. And, thankfully, he did because I am sick and tired of Klaus being the villain (though that won’t go away for long). In fact, I am sick and tired of this entire story line wrapped around Klaus.

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'Top Chef: Texas' recap: Episode 9, 'Restaurant Wars'

'Top Chef: Texas' recap: Episode 9, 'Restaurant Wars'

Restaurant Wars live up the expectations.

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