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Dec 15 2011 02:58 PM ET

InsideTV Podcast: The best, worst, and most overrated shows of 2011: Plus, what we're jazzed about for 2012, and 'Survivor' picks!

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It’s that time of year. The time to start panicking because you have yet to begin your holiday shopping? Well, yes, but it’s also the time when we here at the InsideTV Podcast take a moment to reflect back on the year in television. What were our favorite shows? What good show had a bad season? What series is completely overrated? And which new shows scored and bored? Dan Snierson, Jessica Shaw, and I give our controversial picks, and also peek ahead to 2012 to name the shows we’re most looking forward to watching next year. (Hint: One of the picks is in the photo above.) READ FULL STORY »

Dec 11 2011 07:51 PM ET

AFI's top 10 TV shows: 'Game of Thrones,' 'Louie' in; 'Glee' out

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The American Film Institute has been releasing a top 10 movie list since 2000, yet one more volley in the heady awards season hullabaloo. But since 2001, the AFI has also released a list of its top television programs of the year, and their selections have often recognized shows overlooked by other awards groups, like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Wire, Battlestar Galactica, and Party Down.

This year’s list recognizes several shows for the first time, including HBO’s Game of Thrones, Showtime’s Homeland, FX’s Justified and Louie, and CBS’ The Good Wife. Notably absent: Fox’s Glee, which was on the ’09 and ’10 lists; AMC’s The Walking Dead, which made last year’s list; and any miniseries or made-for-TV movies, which usually make up a healthy portion of the list.

Check out the full top 10 below:  READ FULL STORY »

Aug 26 2011 10:00 AM ET

Anderson Cooper reveals what's on his Must List: Does it include Gerard Depardieu?

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Anderson Cooper is a huge pop culture junkie. The CNN anchor and talk show host (his daytime chat series Anderson premieres on Sept. 12 in syndication) loves to talk entertainment, especially if it involves the Real Housewives franchise. Naturally, EW asked Cooper to give us his Must List for right now which, sadly, did not include Gerard Depardieu, the source of his recent giggle fit. Read below for Cooper’s current pop culture obsessions…

ANDERSON COOPER’S MUST LIST: 

Sleep No More — “It’s an interactive play that is unlike anything I’ve ever seen. It’s like being in a David Lynch movie set in a 1940’s hotel. The audience moves around freely, in silence, wearing masks. I try to describe it, and end up sounding crazy. I end up saying simply, ‘Go see it.’” READ FULL STORY »

Aug 19 2011 11:00 AM ET

Bryan Cranston to play a superspy on 'The Simpsons' -- EXCLUSIVE

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He may be known best these days for playing a meth kingpin on Breaking Bad, but Bryan Cranston is set to moonlight for one night as an action hero on The Simpsons. EW has learned that the three-time Emmy winner will voice Stradivarius Cain, a suave Hollywood superspy whom Homer sees as an illusion after suffering a head injury. Cain has a very important mission: to make Homer into a man that Marge can’t resist.

The episode, titled “The Spy Who Learned Me,” is slated to air in spring 2012. The animated comedy’s 23rd season, which debuts Sept. 25 on Fox, will also feature the guest voices of Jane Lynch, Michael Cera, Andy Garcia, Jeremy Irons, Joan Rivers, and Kiefer Sutherland.

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Aug 12 2011 01:31 PM ET

'Sons of Anarchy' showrunner claims AMC fired Frank Darabont because 'Mad Men' 'gutted' AMC

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UPDATED: AMC’s year got off to an awkward start, beginning with very public contract negotiations with Mad Men. Then came the unexpected departure of showrunner Frank Darabont from The Walking Dead, and the revelation that the network was apparently playing hardball with Breaking Bad over a shortened final season. Toss in the audience-frustrating season finale of The Killing, and the network looks like a genuine three-ring circus, albeit a circus defined by moral ambiguity. Last night, Sons of Anarchy showrunner Kurt Sutter drove his metaphorical motorcycle into this metaphorical circus and metaphorically shot the elephant so he could cook it on his metaphorical spit. Metaphors! READ FULL STORY »

Aug 1 2011 09:31 PM ET

'Breaking Bad' shopped to other networks as fifth (and final?) season renewal talks continue

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Breaking Bad, coming soon to HBO! Or not.

With renewal talks dragging out between Breaking Bad studio Sony Pictures Television and AMC, the acclaimed drama has been shopped to a few other networks, sources confirmed.

AMC firmly wants to bring the show back for a fifth season — that’s the good news. Breaking Bad recently returned to 2.6 million viewers — a series high. But shows get more expensive as they age, and AMC is looking for ways to reach a financially effective deal. The network proposed a shortened fifth season (six or eight episodes instead of the usual 13) which producers rejected (thankfully). READ FULL STORY »

Jul 18 2011 01:11 PM ET

'Breaking Bad' returns to biggest ratings ever

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AMC’s critical darling Breaking Bad returned Sunday night with a tense episode that delivered its highest ratings ever.

A total of 2.6 million viewers and 1.5 million adults 18-49 tuned into the premiere telecast, up a whopping 30 percent from its third season debut more than a year ago. That’s still down slightly from the fourth season debut of Mad Men, for those keeping score on that front, though edges out the Madison Ave. drama in the adult demo.

Breaking Bad has managed the rather improbable feat of growing in the ratings every season on AMC. (I mean, it’s only improbable when you look at how ratings normally behave, not if you’re a fan of the show.)
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Jul 15 2011 07:00 AM ET

InsideTV Podcast: Aaron Paul previews 'Breaking Bad' premiere and discusses whether the show will end after season 5 ('It makes me really sad')

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Television’s best show is here to rescue us from the doldrums of summer TV as Breaking Bad returns Sunday night on AMC. In honor of the occasion, Melissa Maerz and I did what any two jacked-up obsessive fans of the crystal meth drama would do: We kidnapped Emmy winning star Aaron Paul and forced him to deliver some dirt on the new season for the latest edition of the InsideTV Podcast! “If you like crazy and dark, you’re gonna love this season,” Paul promises. After giving us a taste of what’s in store for Jesse Pinkman, Paul also talks about creator’s Vince Gilligan’s recent comments that the show could end after season 5. “It makes me really sad,” says Paul about the possibility of the drama coming to a close, although there is something to be said for going out on top. “It makes sense to end it on a good note. It’s good to end with people wanting more.” Not that he wants that to happen. “I feel we could do 6 [seasons]. I don’t want it to end.” Speaking of finales, the rabid Lost fan also discusses his thoughts on the island drama’s final chapter and dissects a less celebrated role on his resume: that of “Wasted Guy” in National Lampoon’s Van Wilder. READ FULL STORY »

Jun 28 2011 07:38 PM ET

'Breaking Bad': Take a peek at season 4

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Though the first episode of Breaking Bad’s fourth season won’t hit your TV sets until July 17 (19 days from now!), AMC knows that you’re jonesing for a taste. That’s why the network has released a three-minute preview video that offers clips from the upcoming action and interviews with key cast members. We are told by Bryan Cranston (a.k.a. chemistry teacher-turned-meth king Walter White) that the focus this year is on “Walt owning this new man, accepting that he is capable of doing these heinous things that come up throughout season 4 for him to survive. There’s nothing boring about Walter White’s life now.”

Meanwhile, Aaron Paul (Walt’s partner, Jesse Pinkman, sporting a shaved head) notes that the season “starts off at a full sprint” and that Jesse is in a “very dark, sad, distant place.” The video is worth the watch if only to hear Giancarlo Esposito (drug and poultry lord Gus Fring) laugh while warning: “All I can say is just wait and watch and hang on to the edge of your seat… because it’s coming. All of it’s coming.” Check out the clip below:  READ FULL STORY »

Jun 24 2011 12:00 PM ET

InsideTV Podcast: Picking who should win and will win 'The Voice.' Plus: 'True Blood,' 'Breaking Bad,' and the best of summer TV

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Dia! Javier! Vicci! Beverly! We have our Voice final four. But were they the worthy winners of the latest round? And which one should and will take home the title next week? Jessica Shaw joins me on this week’s InsideTV Podcast to break down the finalists and their chances for victory. Plus, we grade the coaches on their performance this season and ask the question: Is Carson Daly the worst reality host ever? Then, we bring in critic Ken Tucker to sort out the best and worst of summer TV. What’s his favorite new show? What’s his least favorite new entry? And what returning show has him jazzed beyond belief? We also give our take on the return of True Blood. We’ve seen the first three episodes. Listen in to hear what we think. READ FULL STORY »

Jun 20 2011 04:12 PM ET

'Breaking Bad' first full-length season four trailer, cast photo

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You think you’ve seen the Breaking Bad season four trailer, but this new one that debuted last night during The Killing finale gives you much more. Plus, a glossy stylized cast photo. Bad returns July 17. READ FULL STORY »

Jun 9 2011 12:03 PM ET

'Breaking Bad' intense season 4 poster -- EXCLUSIVE

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Walt’s back, he’s bad and — from the look of AMC’s official Breaking Bad poster — he’s not happy. The looong awaited fourth season of arguably the best drama on TV gets underway July 17. And if Mr. White was a chemical compound, it seems he’d be labeled “Extremely Volatile.” I feel like I’m in big trouble just looking at him! Check out your first-look exclusive key art below (and for those who missed it, here’s the latest Breaking Bad trailer):

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May 31 2011 03:58 PM ET

'Breaking Bad': Exclusive details about season 4!

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Forty-seven days from now, things are going to get bad again. In a good way. On July 17, AMC’s Breaking Bad returns for a fourth season, and if this cunning drug-world drama went out with a bang last season — as Jesse appeared to have shot Gale per Walt’s instruction — one can only imagine what nefarious misdeeds are in store for us now. Says series creator Vince Gilligan: “We try very hard to make this show as exciting and as nail-biting as possible, and I think in season 4 we’ve done some of our best work yet along those lines. There are going to be twists and turns that people will be talking about for a while to come, I believe.” To get yourself ready, check out these character-by-character teases, courtesy of Gilligan and series stars Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul. (And for those who need a SPOILER ALERT, consider yourself warned….) READ FULL STORY »

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    1. The Biggest Loser NBC, 8-9PM
  2. Friday, May 4
    1. In Plain Sight USA, 10-11PM
  3. Sunday, May 6
    1. The Amazing Race CBS, 8-10PM
    2. GCB NBC, 10-11PM
  4. Monday, May 7
    1. Two Broke Girls CBS, 8-9PM
    2. Castle ABC, 10-11PM
  5. Tuesday, May 8
    1. Last Man Standing ABC, 8-8:30PM
    2. The Voice NBC, 8-10PM
    3. New Girl FOX, 9-9:31PM
    4. Unforgettable CBS, 10-11PM
  6. Wednesday, May 9
    1. CSI CBS, 10-11PM
  7. Thursday, May 10
    1. The Big Bang Theory CBS, 8-8:31PM
    2. The Vampire Diaries The CW, 8-9PM
    3. The Office NBC, 9-9:30PM
    4. The Secret Circle The CW, 9-10PM
    5. Parks and Recreation NBC, 9:30-10PM
  8. Friday, May 11
    1. The Finder FOX, 8-9PM
    2. Undercover Boss CBS, 8-9PM
    3. Fringe FOX, 9-10PM
    4. CSI: NY CBS, 9-10PM
    5. Blue Bloods CBS, 10-11PM
  9. Sunday, May 13
    1. Once Upon A Time ABC, 8-9PM
    2. Survivor: One World CBS, 8-10PM
    3. Desperate Housewives ABC, 9-11PM, SERIES FINALE
    4. American Dad FOX, 9:30-10PM
  10. Monday, May 14
    1. Bones FOX, 8-9PM
    2. How I Met Your Mother CBS, 8-9PM
    3. Gossip Girl The CW, 8-9PM
    4. Two and a Half Men CBS, 9-9:30PM
    5. Hart of Dixie The CW, 9-10PM
    6. Mike & Molly CBS, 9:30-10PM
    7. Hawaii Five-0 CBS, 10-11PM
    8. Smash NBC, 10-11PM
  11. Tuesday, May 15
    1. 90210 The CW, 8-9PM
    2. Cougar Town ABC, 8-9PM
    3. NCIS CBS, 8-9PM
    4. NCIS: Los Angeles CBS, 9-11PM
    5. Fashion Star NBC, 10-11PM
    6. Private Practice ABC, 10-11PM
  12. Wednesday, May 16
    1. Suburgatory ABC, 8:30-9PM
    2. Criminal Minds CBS, 9-11PM
  13. Thursday, May 17
    1. Missing ABC, 8-9PM
    2. Community NBC, 8-8:30PM, 9-10PM
    3. 30 Rock NBC, 8:30-9PM
    4. Rules of Engagement CBS, 8:30-9PM
    5. Awake NBC, 9-11PM
    6. Grey's Anatomy ABC, 9-10PM
    7. Person of Interest CBS, 9-10PM
    8. The Mentalist CBS, 10-11PM
    9. Scandal ABC, 10-11PM
  14. Friday, May 18
    1. Nikita The CW, 8-9PM
    2. Shark Tank ABC, 8-9PM
    3. Who Do You Think You Are NBC, 8-9PM
    4. Grimm NBC, 9-10PM
    5. Supernatural The CW, 9-10PM
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    1. Saturday Night Live NBC, 11:29PM-1AM
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    1. America's Funniest Home Videos ABC, 7-8PM
    2. The Cleveland Show FOX, 7:30-8PM
    3. Harry's Law NBC, 8-9PM
    4. The Simpsons FOX, 8-8:30PM
    5. Bob's Burgers FOX, 8:30-9PM
    6. Celebrity Apprentice NBC, 9-11PM
    7. Family Guy FOX, 9-10PM
  17. Monday, May 21
    1. Dancing With the Stars (Performance) ABC, 8-9PM
    2. House FOX, 8-10PM, SERIES FINALE
  18. Tuesday, May 22
    1. American Idol (Performance) FOX, 8-9PM
    2. Dancing With the Stars (Results) ABC, 9-11PM
    3. Glee FOX, 9-10PM
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    1. The Middle ABC, 8-8:30PM
    2. American Idol (Results) FOX, 8-10:07PM
    3. Modern Family ABC, 9-9:30PM
    4. Don't Trust the B— ABC, 9:30-10PM
    5. Revenge ABC, 10-11PM
    6. Law & Order: SVU NBC, 10-11PM
  20. Thursday, May 24
    1. Awake NBC, 10-11PM
  21. Tuesday, May 29
    1. Cougar Town ABC, 8-9PM
    2. The L.A. Complex The CW, 9-10PM
  22. Wednesday, May 30
    1. America's Next Top Model: British Invasion The CW, 9-10PM
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