What to Watch (Week of 2/20 & 2/27)

Doing double duty this week just because. My TV Guide was a double issue, so I thought, "Why not?"

Of course right when I move into my new apartment and get a DVR (excitement!!), TV decides to go on another hiatus. Most shows won't be returning until mid-March. Wonk wonk. The silver-lining though, is that I was behind two weeks worth of TV (and for me, that is A LOT of catching up to do) and ON DEMAND is AH-MAZING. This long weekend is fabulous timing for me to catch up on what I've missed - already one week down, one more to go. HAPPY PRESIDENT'S DAY! Of course though, they gave me the wrong DVR box, so they cable guy is coming back tomorrow with the right one.

Also, I'm pumped I'll be going to the PALEYFEST 2012: THE VAMPIRE DIARIES panel in March, so I'll be sure to be a-bloggin' about that soon. PUMPED. WHOOT. WHOOT.

Can you tell I was making up this week for not writing anything extra special last week before my post? I was pressed for time, so sorry.

Welp. Here it goes:

Monday, February 20th
Gossip Girl (The CW) 8pm (WATCH)
Hart of Dixie (The CW) 9pm (WATCH)
Alcatraz (Fox) 9pm (DVR)
Smash (NBC) 10pm (WATCH)

Tuesday, February 21st
Detroit Red Wings vs. Chicago Blackhawks (FSD) 8pm ET

Glee (Fox) 8pm (WATCH)
The River (ABC) 9pm (WATCH
New Girl (Fox) 9pm (DVR)
Ringer (The CW) 9pm (DVR)
White Collar (USA) 10pm (DVR)
Justified (FX) 10pm (WATCH)

Wednesday, February 22nd

Step Up (movie) (ABC Fam) 6:30pm
One Tree Hill (The CW) 8pm (WATCH) | The return of Lucas!
Modern Family (ABC) 9pm (WATCH)
Law & Order: SVU (NBC) 10pm (DVR)
CSI (CBS) 10pm (WATCH)

Thursday, February 23rd
Detroit Red Wings vs. Vancouver Canucks (FSD) 7:30pm ET
Legally Blonde (movie) (ABC Fam) 7pm
The Big Bang Theory (CBS) 8pm (DVR)
The Vampire Diaries (rerun) (The CW) 8pm | When Klaus/Caroline begins!!
30 Rock (NBC) 8pm (WATCH)
Parks & Recreation (NBC) 8:30pm (WATCH)
Grey's Anatomy (ABC) 9pm (DVR)
The Office (ABC) 9pm (DVR)
The Finder (Fox) 9pm (WATCH)

Friday, February 24th
The Waterboy (movie) (FX) 8pm

Saturday, February 25th
Detroit Red Wings vs. Colorado Avalache (FSD) 7pm ET
The Lion King (movie) (ABC Fam) 8pm
The Devil Wears Prada (movie) (ABC) 9pm
Gretel: Witch Hunter (movie) (Syfy) 9pm | Eh, why not.
Aladdin (movie) (ABC Fam) 10pm

Sunday, February 26th
84th Academy Awards (ABC) 5:30pm (WATCH)
Zombieland (movie) (FX) 8pm
The Walking Dead (AMC) 9pm (WATCH)

Monday, February 27th
Gossip Girl (The CW) 8pm (WATCH)
Hart of Dixie (The CW) 9pm (WATCH)
Alcatraz (Fox) 9pm (DVR)
Smash (NBC) 10pm (WATCH)

Tuesday, February 28th
Detroit Red Wings vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (FSD) 7pm ET
Ringer (The CW) 9pm (DVR)
The River (ABC) 9pm (DVR)
Justified (FX) 10pm (WATCH)
White Collar (USA) 10pm (DVR)

Wednesday, February 29th
One Tree Hill (The CW) 8pm (WATCH)
Modern Family (ABC) 9pm (WATCH)
CSI (CBS) 10pm (WATCH)
Law & Order: SVU (NBC) 10pm (DVR)

Thursday, March 1st*
30 Rock (NBC) 8pm (WATCH)
Parks & Recreation (NBC) 8:30pm (WATCH)
The Office (NBC) 9pm (WATCH)
Awake (NBC) 10pm (WATCH) | Series premiere. Heard this pilot was phenomenal.
*notice I watch all NBC shows on Thursday night except for Up All Night. Hmmmm....

Friday, March 2nd
Detroit Red Wings vs. Minnesota Wild (FSD) 7:30pm ET

Saturday, March 3rd
The Dark Knight (movie) (TNT) 8pm

Sunday, March 4th
Detroit Red Wings vs. Chicago Blackhawks (FSD) 4pm ET
Once Upon a Time (ABC) 8pm (WATCH)
The Walking Dead (AMC) 9pm (WATCH)

After It Airs (SPN 2/17)

Supernatural
Season 7 Episode 15 - Repo Man

Summary (courtesy of The CW):
Four years ago, Sam and Dean helped a woman named Nora (guest star Nicole Oliver) exorcise a demon that was systematically killing women in a small town. They managed to save the postal worker, Jeffrey (guest star Russell Sams), while vanquishing the demon but now it seems the black-eyed monster has reared his ugly head and returned for a second helping. The brothers visit Jeffrey, who has been locked in a psych ward since the incident, to see if he can remember any of the demon's plans while he was possessed. Thomas J. Wright directed the episode written by Ben Edlund.

Favorite Episode Recaps:
Supernatural Recap: The Winchesters Must Face Their Past Mistakes in 'Repo Man' - HuffPost TV

Supernatural Episode Recap: "Repo Man" - TV Guide

Supernatural: "Repo Man" Review - IGN

Favorite Episode Quotes:
Lucifer: It’s nice. Kind of like a men’s room with beds.
Dean: I don’t care that they’ve infiltrated the luxury boat industry, Frank. Great, call Kanye.
Lucifer: I’m pretty sure this guy’s the boring sort of chubby chaser.
Dean's voicemail: Leave your name, number and nightmare at the tone.
Lucifer: He said’ Shut up’ to me!
Lucifer: That’s what I’m talking about, Sam, real interaction again. I missed that. The rapier wit. The wittier rape.
Dean: Screw consciousness, that’s what I say.
Lucifer: You let me in. You wanted me, partner. So you think you can use your little tricks to banish me again? No. I do believe I’ve got you, bunk buddy. Got my finger wiggling around in your brain pan.

Episode Promo Trailer:

After It Airs (TVD 2/16)

The Vampire Diaries
Season 3 Episode 15 - All My Children

Summary (courtesy of The CW):
After starting her day with a startling discovery of Damon's latest indiscretion, Elena is frustrated to find that none of her friends agree with her on how they should react to the Original family's internal power struggle. Once again caught up in the destiny of the Bennett witches, Bonnie and Abby (guest star Persia White) find themselves playing a part in a ritual to appease the spirits of nature. When Elijah (guest star Daniel Gillies) gives Damon and Stefan a dangerous ultimatum that puts Elena in danger, they turn to Alaric and Meredith (guest star Torrey Devitto) for help with a plan that leads them to a terrible choice. Candice Accola also stars. Pascal Verschooris directed the episode written by Evan Bleiweiss & Michael Narducci.

Favorite Episode Recaps:
The Vampire Diaries: Turn This Mutha Out (PHOTO RECAP) - TV.com 

'The Vampire Diaries' recap: Elijah's moral compass cracks, Elena finds herself in a (loop) hole - Zap2it 

The Vampire Diaries Recap: Keeping Up With the Originals In 'All My Children' - HuffPost TV

The Vampire Diaries Episode Recap: "All My Children" - TV Guide

'The Vampire Diaries' recap: Witching Hour - EW.com

'The Vampire Diaries' Recap: Winning an Unhappy Ending in 'All My Children' - Buddy TV

The Vampire Diaries Recap of Season 3, Episode 15, "All My Children": Judgement Day - Wetpaint

Favorite Episode Quotes:
Elena: What’s wrong with you? She tried to kill me less than 48 hours ago!
Damon: That’s great! Klaus will finally be dead. We win. Why do you look like someone just shot a panda bear?
Caroline: I can hear everything you’re saying about Damon the vampire gigolo.
Damon: Fine. Neither one of us gets her.
Damon: You don’t have to judge her. Just tie her up, lock her in a room until all this is over.
Elijah: Yes, unfortunately, even when killed, my mother doesn’t seem to want to stay dead.
Rebekah: Do you think I want to spend what could be the last few hours of my life with the girl who literally stabbed me in the back?
Rebekah: Why don’t you sit down and shut up before I ruin everything by ripping your head off?
Klaus (defending Caroline): Say another word and I’ll tear out your liver.
Caroline: Just to be clear, I’m too smart to be seduced by you. / Klaus: That’s why I like you.
Damon: I’m better being the bad guy anyway.
Meredith: You weren’t supposed to see that.

Episode Music (in order of appearance):
The Civil Wars - "Poison & Wine"
Civil Twilight - "Fire Escape"
We Were Promised Jet Packs - "Medicine"
Dum Dum Girls - "Teardrops On My Pillow"
Ume - "Rubicon"
Kevin Daniel - "Guarded"

Episode Promo Trailer:

After It Airs (SPN 2/10)

Supernatural
Season 7 Episode 14 - Plucky Pennywhistle's Magical Menagerie

Summary (courtesy of The CW):
Sam is forced to confront a childhood fear when a case takes him and Dean to Kansas to investigate Plucky Pennywhistle's Magical Menagerie, a local pizza chain that hosts children's birthday parties. Sam and Dean discover that the victims' children had recently been to the restaurant and drawn a picture of their worst fear, which then came to life to kill their parent. While Dean confronts the man behind the magic, Sam is left to deal with some very angry clowns. Mike Rohl directed the episode written by Andrew Dabb & Daniel Loflin

Extra Special Fun Addition Part 2!!
'Supernatural': Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki talk clowns, Castiel, and going crazy - From Inside the Box - Zap2it   

Favorite Episode Recaps:
'Supernatural' Recap: Sam Faces His Fears In 'Plucky Pennywhistle's Magical Menagerie' - HuffPost TV

Supernatural Episode Recap: "Plucky Pennywhistle's Magical Menagerie" - TVGuide.com

Supernatural: The Ball Pit of Fun! And Death! - TV.com

Favorite Episode Quotes:
Dean: Seriously Frank, pay phones? I’m getting the clap off this thing just touching it.
Dean: Fred Savage, really? I know, Big Mouths are everywhere.
Dean: I hope he finds something quick. This whole protocol du jour thing is really creeping my cheese.
Sam: So, we got dick on Dick?
Dean: A few simple rules: No babies. In fact, no baby mamas. No bars. No booze. No hot chicks of any kind. You spawn a monster baby, see how quickly you wanna dive back in the pool.
Dean: So what are we looking for? An octovamp? Vamptopus?
Dean: Mom, dad, nanny? That is a love triangle right out of Casa Erotica. Of course in those the jealous wife tends to channel her feelings more productively.
Dean: Just know that 99.99 percent of all clowns can’t hurt you.
Jean: The dad pulls a full-frontal douchebag, starts screaming.
Dean: Can’t argue with this: Leprechauns are deadly.
Sam: So now unicorns are evil? / Dean: Yeah, obviously.
Sam: They think the ball washer did it. / Dean: The what? / Sam: The ball washer. / Dean: The what? / Sam: The ball …
Dean: That’s a shark bite, and judging from the radius, I’d say a 20-footer at least. Shark Week, man, how do you not watch that? A whole week of sharks.
Dean: Seriously? Dractopus. Seabiscuit the Impaler. Land shark. What’s next?
Dean: Yeah, a guy in his 30s hanging out at Plucky’s alone, that’s normal. It’s not pervy at all.
Jean: It turns out not even grim flipping death can slow down the birthday fun.
Dean and Tyler in unison: Jackass.
Tyler: That stuff tastes like butt. / Dean: What? Come on, it can’t be that bad. … That is butt.
Cliff: You ever ‘shroom in a ball pit?
Dean: I think that bitchy mom plus sad kid plus a placemat with something nuts written on it equals wacky corpse.
Sam: Any idea what he drew? / Dean: Robot, about the size of a house. Shoots destructo-beams out of its eyes. / Sam: At least I’ll see it coming.
Dean: You look like you got attacked by some PCP-crazed strippers.
Sam: Getting my ass kicked by those Juggalos tonight was therapeutic. And now, what else could a clown possibly ever do to me. I feel good.

Episode Promo Trailer:

After It Airs (TVD 2/9)

The Vampire Diaries
Season 3 Episode 14 - Dangerous Liaisons

Summary (courtesy of The CW):
Elena is surprised to receive an invitation to a formal ball, and when Damon and Stefan hear the party is being hosted at Klaus's newly renovated mansion, they both insist on attending the event with her. Caroline and Matt also receive invitations to the ball from unexpected admirers. At the elegant party, Elena learns of a horrifying plan that could lead to numerous deaths and she must decide who she can trust wither her new information. Caroline discovers a side of Klaus no one would have suspected. Finally, after an evening of violence and dashed hopes, Damon finds a new way to cope. Chris Grismer directed the episode written by Caroline Dries.

Favorite Episode Recaps:
The Vampire Diaries: The Bluest Ball (PHOTO RECAP) - TV.com 

'The Vampire Diaries' recap: In which Elena is starting to get on our nerves - Zap2it.com

The Vampire Diaries Recap: The Old Damon Returns - HuffPost TV

The Vampire Diaries Episode Recap: "Dangerous Liaisons" - TVGuide.com

'The Vampire Diaries' Recap: Romance Beats Death in "Dangerous Liaisons" - BuddyTV

Favorite Episode Quotes:
Rebekah: You drove a dagger through my back, Elena. It hurt.
Damon: Anyone else feeling a little used right now?
Esther: Forgiveness is not a chore. It’s a gift. Now, who are you bringing to the ball this evening?
Caroline: It’s some twisted Cinderella fetish is what it is!
Rebekah: Careful Caroline. It’s all well and good until she stabs you in the back.
Kol: I’ve met a lot of people. And you don’t particularly stand out.
Klaus: Good evening. / Caroline: I need a drink.
Caroline: I had training. I happen to be Miss Mystic Falls. / Klaus: I know.
Klaus to Caroline: I fancy you.
Damon: Stop staring. It’s creepy.
Stefan: Maybe you should stop being such a controlling dick, Damon.
Klaus: Actually, one of my landscapes is hanging at the Hermitage. Not that anyone would notice.
Damon: I’m mad at you because I love you! / Elena: Well maybe that’s the problem.
Stefan: So Esther wants to kill her whole family. How’s that for mother of the year?
Stefan: If I let myself care, all I feel is pain.
Matt: I went to a dance and got my hand crushed. Found out I don’t have health insurance...
Damon:  Besides you would have broken him in a second. / Rebekah: Are you suggesting I can’t be gentle? / Damon: No, I’m suggesting you find someone a little more durable.

Episode Music (in order of appearance):
The Heavy - "Short Change Hero"
Mates of State - "At Least I Have You"
Hurts - "Devotion"
Trent Dabbs - "Wrap My Mind Around You"
Ed Sheeran - "Give Me Love"****
Sugar & The Hi Lows - "Stubborn Lover"
The Daylights - "Weapons"
Mathclub - "Brand New"
She Wants Revenge - "Up In Flames"

* Love love love this song  

Episode Promo Trailer:

What to Watch (Week of 2/13)

Well it's Valentine's Day tomorrow, and boy are these the kinds of cards I would love to get!

  Courtesy of The CW

Monday, February 13th

Gossip Girl (The CW) 8pm (WATCH)

Alcatraz (Fox) 9pm (DVR)

Hart of Dixie (The CW) 9pm (WATCH)

Smash (NBC) 10pm (WATCH)

Tuesday, February 14th

Detroit Red Wings vs. Dallas Stars (FSD) 7:30pm ET

Glee (Fox) 8pm (WATCH)

The River (ABC) 9pm (WATCH)

New Girl (Fox) 9pm (DVR)

Ringer (The CW) 9pm (DVR)

Justified (FX) 10pm (WATCH)

Wednesday, February 15th

One Tree Hill (The CW) 8pm (WATCH)

Modern Family (ABC) 9pm (WATCH)

Law & Order: SVU (NBC) 10pm (DVR)

CSI (CBS) 10pm (WATCH)

Thursday, February 16th

The Vampire Diaries (The CW) 8pm (WATCH)

Parks & Recreation (NBC) 8:30pm (DVR)

The Office (NBC) 9pm (DVR)

Grey's Anatomy (ABC) 9pm (DVR)

The Secret Circle (The CW) 9pm (WATCH)

Friday, February 17th

Detroit Red Wings vs. Nashville Predators (FSD) 7:30pm ET

Nikita (The CW) 8pm (WATCH)

Supernatural (The CW) 9pm (WATCH)

Saturday, February 18th

Pride and Prejudice (movie) (E!) 8pm | My number one favorite movie of all time.

Sunday, February 19th

Detroit Red Wings vs. San Jose Sharks (FSD) 12:30pm ET

Once Upon a Time (ABC) 8pm (WATCH)

The Walking Dead (AMC) 9pm (DVR)