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If We Controlled Your Remote… 2/18/15

Posted on February 18, 2015 by and

Have you ever been at a loss as to what to watch? Too many shows to pick from? We’re here to give you our opinions on what we feel is worth watching. Check it out and then let us know in the comments below what you’re choosing for tonight!

Jenny’s Choice

thementalist218smallTonight is the 2-hour series finale of The Mentalist, and it promises to be a good one, considering last week’s episode ended in a cliffhanger! A young man was brought into the FBI by his sister, who claimed her brother was a psychic. Jane, once Lisbon was finally able to get him back to them, scoffs at the idea and tries to get under the young man’s lies, but he was unable to break him. In the end, the young guy’s sister was killed, and he was kidnapped and killed as well, and now Lisbon, Jane, and the rest of the team have to figure out by whom and why.

Meanwhile, Jane seems to have had a breakthrough on his mental state. Does that mean he’s ready to move forward with Lisbon and put the past—and his first marriage—behind him? He’s still wearing his wedding ring, so that’s gotta go at some point… I’ve really enjoyed seeing Lisbon and Jane as a real couple. It’s been a great payoff for those of us who have been shipping them from the very beginning. Seeing them have their happy ending will bring the series full circle for me.

On tonight’s first episode, “Brown Shag Carpet,” Jane agrees to once again pretend to be a renowned psychic and be used as bait in an attempt to lure out a serial killer and give the FBI a chance to apprehend him. Then on the series finale, “White Orchids,” Lisbon accepts Jane’s surprise marriage proposal, but a killer’s quest for revenge may cost them the happy ending they’ve worked so hard to achieve. Owain Yeoman and Amanda Righetti guest star.

To see if Jane can smoke out one final killer and if Lisbon and Jane get their happily-ever-after, tune in to CBS at 8/7c.

I’ll also be watching/DVRing Melissa & Joey, The Mysteries of Laura, The Goldbergs, Law & Order: SVU, Modern Family, Mystery Diners, black-ish, Best New Restaurant, Chicago PD, Wahlburgers, & Donnie Loves Jenny.
 
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If We Controlled Your Remote… 1/28/15

Posted on January 28, 2015 by , and

Have you ever been at a loss as to what to watch? Too many shows to pick from? We’re here to give you our opinions on what we feel is worth watching. Check it out and then let us know in the comments below what you’re choosing for tonight!

Jenny’s Choice

thementalist128smallI’m enjoying the final season of The Mentalist. It’s really nice seeing Jane & Lisbon in a real relationship. He’s struggling with his need to keep her safe, and last week was a prime example of that. When the team set up a sting to catch a killer who was going after a protected witness — and trying to get said witness to the courthouse — Jane basically sent Lisbon on a wild goose chase in order to get her out of the line of fire. She figured it out and was upset with him. I did love that he made no bones about the fact that he would do it again. We’ll just have to see if it blows up in his face…

One of the ongoing stories for this season has been Abbott’s old boss and the secret he has over Abbott. When they were working an operation against a drug cartel, Abbott saw one of the bad guys he’d been surveilling, and rather than let him go to potentially hold up a bus and kill everyone on it as the cartel had been doing, he took it into his own hands and killed the man. Abbott’s boss figured it out, and now that Abbott’s wife is up for a position in Washington, he’s holding it over Abbott’s head to get him to do stuff for him or he’ll let the story come out. Now, that doesn’t make a whole lot of sense to me, as he’d be in big trouble for not coming forward sooner, but okay. Jane figured out something was going on and got the story out of Abbott a few weeks ago. He’s already made one play against the guy, but it comes to a head this week.

On tonight’s episode, “Copper Bullet,” when Abbott’s old boss, Agent Peterson, threatens Abbott’s career — and possibly his freedom — Jane devises a risky plan to protect his friend’s future. Dylan Baker, M.C. Gainey, & more guest star.

See if Jane can take down Agent Peterson tonight on CBS at 8/7c.

I’ll also be watching/DVRing Melissa & Joey, Criminal Minds, Top Chef, Best New Restaurant, Hot in Cleveland, Wahlburgers, Donnie Loves Jenny, & The Exes.
 
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If We Controlled Your Remote… 11/30/14

Posted on November 30, 2014 by and

Did everyone have a good Thanksgiving (or a good weekend for those of you not in the US)? I had a great one, although the break wasn’t nearly long enough. We had way too much food, some great fun playing card and board games with my dad, and just spending a lot of time together. But I’m ready for great new TV, and that starts tonight. Megan isn’t feeling well, so here’s what Kyle & I are recommending.

Jenny’s Choice

thementalist1130smallI’m happy because The Mentalist is back tonight. Last season ended on a high, especially for “Jisbon” fans. Lisbon was about to leave to meet up with Pike, but Jane ran in to the plane to stop her. He confessed that he loved her right before security hauled him off the plane. She went to find him in the police station and asked if he’d told her the truth, and he said yes…and then she leaned over and they kissed! It would’ve been a near-perfect series finale, but then it was renewed, so now we get to see if Jane will eventually take off his wedding ring, now that he killed Red John and he’s moved on with Lisbon. I’ve seen the premiere (actually, I’ve seen the first 3 episodes) and I’m so glad it’s back!

On tonight’s episode, “Nothing but Blue Skies,” Jane and Lisbon decide to keep their new relationship a secret from their colleagues as they investigate the murder of an undercover agent. Also, young, ambitious agent Michelle Vega (Josie Loren) joins the team. Pedro Pascal guest stars.

Meet the new agent and see if Jane & Lisbon can keep their relationship a secret tonight on CBS at 9:30/8:30c.

I’ll also be watching/DVRing Guy’s Grocery Games, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Holiday Baking Championship, Cutthroat Kitchen, & CSI.
 
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If We Controlled Your Remote… 11/12/14

Posted on January 12, 2014 by and

Ahh, Sunday. It’s still the weekend, which is great, but it’s also all downhill from here. *laugh* There’s some great stuff on this week, though, including tonight, so that helps. Kyle & I are here to tell you our recommendations for tonight, so curl up & enjoy!

Jenny’s Choice

thementalist112smallLast week on The Mentalist, Jane was back to being…well, Jane. He met a witness on the case they were working and it seemed like he was interested in her—although neither Lisbon, nor Fischer thought the woman was his type. Turns out, they were right (we knew that…their joke about wondering what really IS his type was funny, given that they look very similar and he’s attracted to both of them. LOL), and the pretty blonde was the big bad guy. In the end, Jane almost got caught on the wrong end of a bullet, but Cho and the FBI flew up just in time to stop her from shooting him—not before Jane jumped in the water to escape what he thought would be gunshots, though. It’ll be interesting to see the dynamic between the two women and between each of them and Jane…especially when Lisbon gets a love interest later this season (which kind of ticks me off, since I thought after the Red John stuff was wrapped up, we’d FINALLY get to see some Jane/Lisbon stuff! Bah!).

On tonight’s episode, “The Golden Hammer,” Jane and the FBI investigate the murder of a high-tech cartographer who may have unearthed a spy ring before his death. Meanwhile, Rigsby and Van Pelt find themselves on the trail of an alarming conspiracy. Navid Negahban (Homeland) & Travis Schuldt (Scrubs) guest star.

Welcome Rigsby & Van Pelt back tonight on CBS at 10/9c (or later, depending on football).

I’ll also be watching/DVRing America’s Funniest Home Videos, Guy’s Grocery Games, Chopped, & Cutthroat Kitchen.
 
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If We Controlled Your Remote… 12/8/13

Posted on December 8, 2013 by and

The weekend is half over. My Saturday went by way too quickly. We intended to get our tree & decorations up, but the hubs had a meeting that ran a bit long, and then he and our kiddo spent a couple of hours shopping for a tuxedo shirt & accessories for my son’s band concert. *rolls eyes* So hopefully, that’s on our agenda for today! 🙂 In the meantime, here’s the recommendations Kyle & I have for you for tonight’s TV!

Jenny’s Choice

thementalist128smallLast week was the return of The Mentalist post-Red John. It was two years later, Jane was living on an unnamed island, Lisbon was the police chief in a small Washington State town, Cho was working for the FBI, and Rigsby & Van Pelt were running their own digital security firm. We saw Jane spending time with a woman on the island, and then Abbott suddenly showed up on the island and offered Jane a job with the FBI. Jane insisted that it be on his terms—working with Lisbon, a couch, and an adequate supply of tea—and Abbott agreed. But when Jane got to the FBI, Abbott told him the deal wasn’t valid and showed him the real deal: Jane would have to work for the FBI for five years, all while on parole—take it or leave it, in which case, he’d be arrested. Jane left it, putting his hands on the back of his head. And Kim, the woman on the beach? FBI, planted by Abbott to get close to Jane.

So where will they go from here? Obviously Jane will work for the FBI. But as of now, he’s likely under arrest. How will that change? I’m hoping we find out tonight on the fall finale! Also, Jane wrote Lisbon during those two years, and she’s read them more than once. So it’ll be interesting to see where their relationship goes.

On tonight’s episode, “Green Thumb,” the FBI reluctantly enlists Jane’s help to find a missing computer programmer, but he won’t help unless Lisbon is brought on board as well.

Find out if Lisbon and Jane are allowed to work together tonight on CBS at 10/9c.

I’ll also be watching/DVRing Come Dine with Me, America’s Funniest Home Videos, Guy’s Grocery Games, & Restaurant Express.
 
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