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Welcome back! You got any Weeds scoop? — @secretsvsrumors
Image Credit: Michael Desmond/Showtime
I can tell you that the identity of the shooter would have been someone in the bottom half of my suspect list (and they will look a little different from the last time we saw them). Also, while all the members of the family deal with the shooting in different ways, it’s Shane who seemingly has his sights set on getting revenge.
Closer is ending soon. Scoop? — Rachel
According to star Kyra Sedgwick, Brenda’s history of putting work before her personal life will come with “some harsh consequences to that in these final six.” “If anything, I think that’s the biggest change that occurs for her,” she says. But don’t worry — her relationship with Fritz is solid as ever. If anything, his unwavering support becomes even more important to Brenda after the aforementioned “consequences” take place in the July 30 episode. Get the tissues ready.
Franklin & Bash is one of my summer favorites. Now as much as I like Peter with Officer Wendy, I love him with Janie. What can we expect between her and Peter this season now that she’s postponed her wedding again? — Jillian
I totally agree Jillian — in part because I think Claire Coffee is awesome. If it’s these two you love, just wait until the July 3 episode, when these two have a major encounter …on top of an office desk.
Dallas, please!!! Is John Ross going to confront Rebecca about the e-mail? Or are we going to have to wait a few episodes to see that? — Lisa
One thing I’ve been loving about Dallas is its pace, so there will be absolutely no wait. John Ross definitely confronts Rebecca about it next week, but, of course, he doesn’t go to her with his info without a purpose. Let’s just say he’s willing to negotiate.
Will there be a season-long villain on #Leverage this year? #SpoilerRoom — @reebsreiswig
I’ll be sure ask Timothy Hutton all about that when we chat soon, but for the time being, I can tell you there’s definitely a big secret being kept that has the potential to be a season-long secret between two male characters. (Filthy minds, kindly remove yourselves from the gutter.)
Sandra! I was SO excited to hear that Brian Dietzen was given a promotion. Great news! Did Brian happen to give you any scoop on this season? — Steph
The cast doesn’t head back to work until July 16, but Dietzen told me that he foresees a big challenge for Jimmy right out of the gate. “Certainly, no matter what does happen Jimmy is going to have to step up right away at the beginning — whether it’s a matter of going to help Ducky (David McCallum) or if it’s a matter of taking care of the possible dead and wounded at NCIS,” he says. “As far as what happened with Ducky, I really hope that things remain as they are because Ducky and Jimmy have such a great chemistry together, and working with David is a huge part of the joy I get from going to NCIS. We’ll have to see. I’m like everyone else;I’m a fan of the show.”
I’m HOOKED on Suits, and the second episode was just as great as the first. I hope you get this before you put your column out, because I’d LOVE some scoop on what comes next for Mike and Rachel! — Carrie
Next week’s episode focuses on the other woman in Mike Ross’ life: His granny, who plays a surprising role in the case-of-the-week. Meanwhile, Rachel and Donna will have a girls’ night as Donna encourages Rachel to get back into the dating game, and there’s an accompanying montage that’s pretty much the most awesome thing ever. I promise you, however, it’s not over between these two — and one scene next week will assure you of that.
I’ll take anything on any of my Wednesday-night comedies on ABC. I watch the whole block! — Sharon
That good news for me (and, I guess, ABC)! Because I accidentally left this little nugget from The Middle‘s executive producer Eileen Heisler out of last week’s column! “Each year brings new challenges [for the kids], and Brick is growing up,” she says. “I’ll only tease this much: things happen with Brick’s whispering tick. Something happens that causes Frankie and Mike to have to take action.”
Image Credit: Christos Kalohoridis/USA Network I’m SO excited for the return of Covert Affairs! Anything juicy to reveal? — Anne
A shocking death is in the near future. That’s all I can say.
Sandra! Are you watching Bunheads? If so, I’d love some scoop! — April
I am watching — and I’m loving. Especially high marks go to the youngin who plays steely Sasha (Julia Goldani Telles), whom I hear will try her hand at an unlikely extracurricular activity in a later episode: cheerleading. She really doesn’t seem like the motivational type…
I miss Shameless terribly! Help a girl get through the tough time with some info on what’s next for Steve/Jimmy? — Karen
The show is currently casting a character who is surely going to rock the poor chap’s world: his father-in-law! Yup, the show is looking for a man to play Estefania’s (Stephanie Fantauzzi) pa, an intimidating man who is not afraid of a causing a little bloodshed.
I’m not feeling Evan and Hanks separation on Royal Pains! Please tell me it’s going to end soon or give me a reason to stick around! — H. Martin
The Evan and Hank battle has me troubled, too, but they’re brothers! They can’t stay sour for long…right? The one upside I see to this is that we at least get to see more of Ben Shenkman’s Dr. Sacani, who will be sticking around for a while from the sounds of it. Meanwhile, in casting news: I’ve learned exclusively that Kimberly Williams Paisley is going to be guesting on the Aug. 15 episode as an undercover DEA agent named Sam, who goes to Hank for help after experiencing symptoms of meth toxicity. And in the same episode, Pooch Hall will guest as JJ Small, a mixed martial artist whose wife asks HankMed for help after her hubby starts showing signs of postpartum depression following the birth of his son.
Any scoop on True Blood? — Kelly
Yes! BREAKING: There’s a werewolf coming to NYC! Yes, be still my painfully single heart, Joe Manganiello will be joining me for a video segment next week, and I’d like to use some of YOUR spoiler questions. So send ‘em my way! spoilerroom@ew.com or via Twitter: @EWSandraG.
Damages, 
The flash-forward takes place 3 months from where most of the episode takes place. And I can also promise you that the super-spoilery trailer for the final season is a great tool in your quest for more scoop. One thing it doesn’t show you? Patty in handcuffs!
Do you have spoilers on the upcoming season of Private Practice, in particular any Charlotte & Cooper scoop? Tnx much! — KC
I don’t. But I think we should bug the show’s writers, who just joined Twitter, until they give us something good. Or, you know, just follow them and be nice.
More Suits fun!
