Feel like watching the good guys take a beating for an hour? Well, this is the episode for you! Some nice character moments balance out some quasi-mysticism that didn’t quite work for me. (Come on, The Light? I’ve always got your back, Kring, but something tells me that was a […]
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The 25 Days of Christmas Episodes – Day 9 – King of the Hill “’twas the Nut Before Christmas” (Dec 9)
King of the Hill – “’Twas the Nut Before Christmas” Original airdate 12/17/00 In this terrific episode, Bill is depressed at Christmas. Unlike Hank and Dale, he doesn’t have children with whom to share the holidays. (Note that Bill is usually depressed. This episode just gives him a specific motivation.) […]
The All-Pilot Project: My Own Worst Enemy & Crusoe (Dec 8)
The All-Pilot Project has been running a little late, and we have only ourselves to blame. Or do we? Let’s face it, a two-hour pilot can really take the wind out of your sails. But it sits there on the DVR menu, mocking you, making you feel like a failure. […]
The 25 Days of Christmas Episodes – Day 8 – Gilmore Girls “Santa’s Secret Stuff”
Gilmore Girls – “Santa’s Secret Stuff” Original airdate 1/23/07 You know, in seven seasons, there were really only two Christmas-themed episodes of Gilmore Girls, one in the first season, and one in the last. Actually, it looks like they just took December off in all of the other seasons. Perhaps […]
The 25 Days of Christmas Episodes – Day 7 – Scrubs “My Own Personal Jesus”
Scrubs – “My Own Personal Jesus” Original airdate 12/11/01 The episode begins with JD standing under the mistletoe waiting for Nurse Tisdale to come by. This naturally ends with JD inadvertently offending Janitor. (Who, at this point in the series, was a figment of JD’s imagination. Not that they ever […]
25 Days of Christmas Episodes – Day 6 – The Sopranos “…To Save us All from Satan’s Power”
The Sopranos – “…To Save Us All from Satan’s Power…” Original airdate 4/29/01 That’s right, The Sopranos had a Christmas episode. And just check out that airdate. Nothing says “Seasons Greetings” like the end of April! As a die-hard fan, it pains me to say this. However, all things considered, […]