FOX will reveal its 2014-2015 schedule Monday, May 12th, nine days before the official end of May sweeps.

SUNDAYS

Sunday, April 27
BOB’S BURGERS (7:00-7:30 PM ET/PT) – “The Kids Run Away”
When a dentist-fearing Louise (Kristen Schaal) finds out she needs a cavity filled, she runs away and seeks refuge with Aunt Gayle (guest voice Megan Mullally), where she is quickly joined by Gene (Eugene Mirman) and Tina (Dan Mintz). Ken Jeong guest-voices as Dr. Yap.

AMERICAN DAD (7:30-8:00 PM ET/PT) – “Rubberneckers”
Stan (Seth MacFarlane) is interviewed by an intimidating insurance inspector (guest voice Terry Crews) when his “rubbernecking” causes a massive traffic accident. Meanwhile, Roger (MacFarlane) and Klaus (Dee Bradley Baker) spill wine on the new couch, and plan to cover it up by sitting on the stained spot for the rest of their lives.

THE SIMPSONS (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) – “What to Expect When Bart’s Expecting”
Bart (Nancy Cartwright) makes a voodoo doll of his art teacher, but when his spell makes her pregnant instead, he becomes a savior to Springfield couples trying to conceive, only to be kidnapped by Fat Tony (guest voice Joe Mantegna) to help conjure up a thoroughbred race horse.

FAMILY GUY (8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT) – “Baby Got Black”
Peter (Seth MacFarlane) and Jerome (guest voice Kevin Michael Richardson) express concern when their kids, Chris (Seth Green) and Pam (guest voice Keke Palmer, “Akeelah and the Bee”), start to date. Meanwhile, Peter pretends to be a staff member at Wrestlemania to give himself backstage access.

COSMOS: A SPACETIME ODYSSEY (9:00-10:00PM ET/PT) – “Sisters Of The Sun”
Discover the remarkable story of Annie Jump Cannon (guest voice Marlee Matlin) and Cecilia Payne (guest voice Kirsten Dunst), two incredible women who challenged conventional wisdom and uncovered the real-life story of the stars.

Sunday, May 4
BOB’S BURGERS (7:00-7:30 PM ET/PT) – “Gene It On”
Gene surprisingly makes the cheerleading squad, and he and Linda (John Roberts) get swept up into the cheering world. Meanwhile, Tina falls and bites her tongue, leaving her unable to speak intelligibly, so Louise volunteers to be her translator. Guest-voices include Keegan Michael Key (“Key and Peele”) and Jenny Slate (“Saturday Night Live”).

AMERICAN DAD (7:30-8:00 PM ET/PT) – “Permanent Record Wrecker”
When Stan is fired from the CIA in a round of budget cuts, the only job he’s able to land is at the local grocery store, where Steve (Scott Grimes) is the manager. Meanwhile, Roger bets an annoying coffee shop musician (guest voice Robin Thicke) that he can out-play him and enters into a Faustian bargain with a guitar-instructing infomercial host (guest voice Stanley Tucci). Alan Thicke also guest-voices as himself.

THE SIMPSONS (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) – “Brick Like Me” – Milestone 550th Episode
In the milestone 550th episode, Homer (Dan Castellaneta) finds himself in a world where Marge (Julie Kavner), Bart, Lisa (Yeardley Smith), Maggie and the rest of Springfield’s residents are made of LEGO bricks, and he must figure out a way home before he’s stuck in the world of bricks forever.

FAMILY GUY (8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT) – “Meg Stinks!”
Meg (Mila Kunis) has fun partying with Peter when he takes her to a college for an interview. Meanwhile, Brian (Seth MacFarlane) must learn how to live in the wild when he gets sprayed by a skunk and is prohibited from entering the house.

COSMOS: A SPACETIME ODYSSEY (9:00-10:00PM ET/PT) – “The Lost Worlds of Planet Earth”
The Ship of the Imagination embarks on a journey through space and time to grasp how the autobiography of the earth is written in its atoms, its oceans, its continents and all living things. Later, American geologist Marie Tharp (guest voice Amanda Seyfried) creates the first true map of Earth’s ocean floor, and discovers microscopic life that exists deep beneath the ocean.

Sunday, May 11
BOB’S BURGERS (7:00-7:30 PM ET/PT) – “Wharf Horse” (or How Bob Saves/Destroys the Town – Part I)
Motivated by the promise of a new beachside burger joint, Bob (H. Jon Benjamin) conspires with Felix (guest voice Zach Galifianakis) to convince Mr. Fischoeder (guest voice Kevin Kline) to sell Wonder Wharf. Meanwhile, Tina protests the destruction of the wharf’s carousel by chaining herself to it.

AMERICAN DAD (7:30-8:00 PM ET/PT) – “News Glances With Genevieve Vavance”
Hayley (Rachael MacFarlane) starts an internship at a local news station working for a Nancy Grace-type reporter, who happens to be Roger in disguise. T.J. Miller, Nat Faxon and Josh Groban guest-voice.

THE SIMPSONS (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) – “Pay Pal”
Marge swears off befriending any more couples when Homer offends their charming new British neighbors. But when Lisa declares that she, too, doesn’t need friends, Marge reconsiders. Guest voices include National Public Radio’s Peter Sagal and Carl Kasell as themselves, and comedian John Oliver.

FAMILY GUY (8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT) – “He’s Bla-ack!”
Cleveland (guest voice Mike Henry) returns to town, but is instantly banned from spending time with Peter when Lois (Alex Borstein) and Donna (guest voice Sanaa Lathan) get into a big fight over parenting.

COSMOS: A SPACETIME ODYSSEY (9:00-10:00PM ET/PT) – “The Electric Boy”
Travel to 19th century England and meet Michael Faraday, a child of poverty who grew up to invent the motor and the generator. His ideas about electricity and discovery of magnetic fields changed the world and paved the way for future scientists to make giant strides in the world of high technology and instantaneous communication.

Sunday, May 18
BOB’S BURGERS (7:00-7:30 PM ET/PT) – “World Wharf II: The Wharfening” (or How Bob Saves/Destroys the Town – Part II) – Season Finale
It’s Linda and the kids to the rescue when Felix (guest voice Galifianakis) takes desperate measures, and puts Bob and Mr. Fischoeder in danger. Gary Cole (“Veep”), Jordan Peele (“Key and Peele”), Paul F. Tompkins (“Comedy Bang! Bang!”) and Jenny Slate guest-voice.

AMERICAN DAD (7:30-8:00 PM ET/PT) – “The Longest Distance Relationship” – Season Finale
Hayley, still heartbroken over Jeff’s (guest star Jeff Fischer) abduction, meets millionaire Matt Davis (Dee Bradley Baker), who begins to help her move forward, until Steve and Snot (guest voice Curtis Armstrong) discover that Jeff’s alive and trying to make it back to her. Comedian Sinbad guest-voices as himself.

THE SIMPSONS (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) – “The Yellow Badge of Cowardge” – Season Finale
Bart is plagued with guilt when he wins the annual “last day of school” race around Springfield Elementary, with an assist from Nelson (Nancy Cartwright), who beats up frontrunner Milhouse (guest voice Pamela Hayden). Meanwhile, Homer tries to bring back the annual 4th of July fireworks display after it’s canceled for budget reasons. Glenn Close returns as Mona Simpson and Olympian Edwin Moses guest-voices as himself.

FAMILY GUY (8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT) – “Chap Stewie” – Season Finale
When Peter and Chris interrupt Stewie’s (Seth MacFarlane) TV time, the angry baby goes back in time to break up Peter and Lois so he’s never conceived, but is shocked when he is reborn into a “Downton Abbey”-esque British household.

COSMOS: A SPACETIME ODYSSEY (9:00-10:00PM ET/PT) – “The Immortals”
The Ship of the Imagination travels across the cosmos to discover the possibility of some beings that live forever and explain why other civilizations perish. Then, visit the Cosmic Calendar of the Future and contemplate what lies ahead with a hopeful vision.

MONDAYS

Monday, April 28
BONES (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) – “The Spark in the Park”
In an encore episode, the Jeffersonian team investigates the murder of a nationally ranked gymnast, whose remains were hit by lightning and scattered throughout a public park.

THE FOLLOWING (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) – “Forgive” – Season Finale
In the shocking second season finale, Mark (Sam Underwood) and Luke (Sam Underwood) turn the tables on both Ryan (Kevin Bacon) and Joe (James Purefoy), forcing the two sworn enemies to come together to save the woman they love.

Monday, May 5
24: LIVE ANOTHER DAY (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) – “11:00 AM-12:00 PM/12:00 PM-1:00 PM” – Event Series World Premiere
Set and shot in London, the suspenseful event series once again will follow the exploits of heroic Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland), as he attempts to thwart an unthinkable terrorist attack that could change the world forever. Retaining the real-time, nail-biting, fast-paced format with split screens and interweaving storylines, the highly-anticipated series also stars Mary Lynn Rajskub, Kim Raver and William Devane reprising their original roles. Newcomers to the series include Yvonne Strahovski, Benjamin Bratt, Tate Donovan, Giles Matthey, Gbenga Akinnagbe and Michael Wincott.

Monday, May 12
BONES (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) – “The Drama in the Queen”
When a swim coach is found dead inside an abandoned well, the team investigates his secret past, leading them to a world of drag queens. Also, new “squintern” Jessica Weaver (guest star Laura Spencer) catches Sweets’ (John Francis Daley) attention.

24: LIVE ANOTHER DAY (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) – “1:00 PM-2:00 PM” – Time Period Premiere
Kate Morgan (Yvonne Strahovski) continues her hunt for Jack, as President Heller (William Devane) prepares to address Parliament after a devastating attack. Margot Al-Harazi (guest star Michelle Fairley) proves she is willing to sacrifice anything for revenge.

Monday, May 19
BONES (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) – “The Recluse in the Recliner” – Season Finale
In the Season Nine finale, directed by series star David Boreanaz, the team investigates the death of a man who had offered Booth (Boreanaz) information on a possible government cover-up related to a previous case, but was killed before their meeting took place. As Booth and the Jeffersonian team dig deeper into the burgeoning conspiracy surrounding the man’s death, it’s evident Booth may be in over his head, and his future with the FBI is put in question.

24: LIVE ANOTHER DAY (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) – “2:00 PM-3:00 PM”
The terror threat escalates as Jack heads for the U.S. Embassy with the CIA closing in on him. Meanwhile, Margot asserts her authority with unthinkable force; President Heller makes an impassioned speech to Parliament; and Kate takes matters into her own hands.

Monday, May 26
MASTERCHEF (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) – “Top 30 Compete” – Season Premiere
MASTERCHEF returns for an exciting fifth season, giving talented home cooks from all walks of life the chance to showcase their skills, knowledge and passion in front of the show’s esteemed judging panel: Gordon Ramsay, Joe Bastianich and Graham Elliot. In the premiere episode, after a nationwide search, 30 of the best home cooks in America present their signature dish to the judges, but only the Top Finalists will earn a coveted white apron and compete for a chance to win the MASTERCHEF title, a cookbook deal and the $250,000 grand prize.

24: LIVE ANOTHER DAY (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) – “3:00 PM-4:00 PM”
An unlikely duo joins forces to forestall an impending attack. The terrorist reveals her demands. The President orders a military lockdown, but it may be too late.

TUESDAYS

Tuesday, April 29
GLEE (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) – “The Back-Up Plan”
Rachel (Lea Michele) jeopardizes her leading role in “Funny Girl” when she auditions for a television pilot. Meanwhile, Mercedes (guest star Amber Riley) tries to help get Santana (Naya Rivera) in on her recording deal, and Blaine (Darren Criss) befriends rich socialite June Dolloway (guest star Academy Award winner Shirley MacLaine).

NEW GIRL (9:00-9:30 PM ET/PT) – “Dance”
Jess (Zooey Deschanel) fears someone is trying to sabotage her first middle school dance, so she enlists the gang to help her chaperone on the big night. Angela Kinsey (“The Office”) guest-stars.

THE MINDY PROJECT (9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT) – “The Girl Next Door”
Danny (Chris Messina) offers Mindy (Mindy Kaling) the opportunity to buy the other condo he owns in his building, but gets jealous when she dates a police detective (guest star Tim Daly). Meanwhile, Peter (Adam Pally) dates a brain surgeon (guest star Tracey Wigfield) whom he fears may be too mature for him.

Tuesday, May 6
GLEE (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) – “Old Dog New Tricks”
In an episode written by series star Chris Colfer, Rachel attempts to salvage her reputation among Broadway gossipers, by hiring Santana as her publicist and creating a charity for rescue animals. Meanwhile, Kurt (Colfer) nabs the lead role in a retirement home production of “Peter Pan.”

NEW GIRL (9:00-9:30 PM ET/PT) – “Cruise” – Season Finale
In the Season Three finale, Jess and Nick (Jake Johnson) invite the gang along with them on a cruise they booked while still together as a couple. Kerri Kenney (“Reno 911”) and Oscar Nunez (“The Office”) guest-star.

THE MINDY PROJECT (9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT) – “Danny and Mindy” – Season Finale
In the Season Two finale, Mindy thinks she has met the man of her dreams after he writes a description of their encounter in a New York newspaper, leading to a surprising reveal.

Tuesday, May 13
GLEE (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) – “The Untitled Rachel Berry Project” – Season Finale
In the Season Five finale, Rachel meets a famous television writer (guest star Kristen Schaal), whose eccentric personality catches Rachel off guard. Meanwhile, Sam (Chord Overstreet) and Mercedes deal with the pressure of commitment as their careers take off, and the time has finally come for Blaine’s big showcase with June Dolloway (guest star Shirley MacLaine) at NYADA.

RIOT (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) – “Steve Carell and Andy Buckley”– Series Premiere
From executive producer Steve Carell and Shine America, and hosted by Australian comedian and talk show host Rove McManus, this new series features the nation’s funniest celebrities and comedians facing unpredictable song, dance and sketch challenges, often while navigating the show’s trademark one-of-a-kind set, tilted at a 22 degree angle. The series premiere features Carell and Andy Buckley (“The Office”).

Tuesday, May 20
AMERICAN IDOL XIII (8:00-9:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) – “Two Finalists Compete” – Season Finale, Part 1
The two finalists take the stage to battle it out on the last performance show of the season at the NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE in downtown Los Angeles.

RIOT (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) – “Jason Alexander and Cheryl Hines”
The nation’s funniest celebrities and comedians face unpredictable song, dance and sketch challenges, often while navigating the show’s trademark one-of-a-kind set, tilted at a 22 degree angle. The series’ second episode features guest stars Jason Alexander (“Seinfeld”) and Cheryl Hines (“Suburgatory”).

WEDNESDAYS

Wednesday, April 30
AMERICAN IDOL XIII (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) – “5 Finalists Compete”
The five remaining IDOL hopefuls perform LIVE to impress the judges and the nation. After the performances, it’s up to America to vote for their favorites to keep them in the competition.

Wednesday, May 7
AMERICAN IDOL XIII (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) – “4 Finalists Compete”
With only two weeks left before the finale, the four remaining finalists perform LIVE for America’s votes.

Wednesday, May 14
AMERICAN IDOL XIII (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) – “3 Finalists Compete”
In the series 500th episode, it’s getting down to the wire as the Top Three Finalists perform LIVE for a spot in the Finale.

Wednesday, May 21
AMERICAN IDOL XIII (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) – “Winner Announced” – Season Finale, Part 2
The most anticipated night of the television season is finally here! On the second part of the two-night season finale, the Top 13 reunite on the stage one last time before host Ryan Seacrest reveals the newest American Idol.

THURSDAYS

 Thursday, May 1
HELL’S KITCHEN (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) – “13 Chefs Compete”
Chef Ramsay announces that HELL’S KITCHEN will be hosting a 160th anniversary party for the Phi Mu sorority, so the Red and Blue teams are tasked to prepare a southern-inspired menu for the sorority’s social committee. The team with the most impressive dishes earns an elaborate trip to Las Vegas, while the losing team stays behind to transform the restaurant for the party. Later, Chef Ramsay puts the pressure on the chefs to execute a flawless dinner service, but each of the teams struggles to communicate with each other, delaying the dinner service.

AMERICAN IDOL XIII (9:00-9:30 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) – “1 of 5 Voted Off”
In another nail-biting LIVE results show, the finalist who receives the fewest votes will be eliminated from the race for the title.

SURVIVING JACK (9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT) – “She Drives Me Crazy”
In an effort to have Rachel (Claudia Lee) more engaged in school and take her future seriously, Jack (Christopher Meloni) gets her a spot on the wrestling team, much to the chagrin of the wrestling coach (guest star Neil Flynn, “The Middle”). Also, Joanne realizes that Frankie is now too embarrassed to be seen with her during their annual mother-son trip.

Thursday, May 8
HELL’S KITCHEN (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) – “12 Chefs Compete”
In the ultimate adaptability challenge, the remaining contestants are given 30 minutes to shine and create entrées made up of the surprise ingredients hidden under four domes. Chef Ramsay and VIP guest judge Chef Michael Cimarusti will determine which team will go down the coast for a scenic lunch and volleyball lesson with Kerri Walsh Jennings and which team will stay behind to do all the chores for the servers at HELL’S KITCHEN. Later, tensions rise as Chef Ramsay announces it is time for one-on-one performance evaluations, and then he decides to do something never done before in the history of HELL’S KITCHEN.

AMERICAN IDOL XIII (9:00-9:30 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) – “1 of 4 Voted Off”
The tension mounts, as another finalist is sent home in an all-new LIVE results show.

SURVIVING JACK (9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT) – “Parents Just Don’t Understand”—Season Finale
Jack and Joanne are at odds with each other when both kids betray their trust – Frankie has his first taste of alcohol at a varsity baseball party, and Rachel wants to go on birth control.

Thursday, May 15
HELL’S KITCHEN (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) – “11 Chefs Compete”
In the continuation of an emotional elimination round, Chef Ramsay takes the remaining contestants on a surprise field trip to a local gastropub. Later, during dinner service, the two teams must prepare meals inspired by Chef Ramsay’s cuisine. While one team rules the kitchen, the other struggles with communication, resulting in yet another dramatic elimination.

AMERICAN IDOL XIII (9:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) – “1 of 3 Voted Off”
It’s the end of the line for another finalist, who is sent home in an all-new LIVE results show.

FRIDAYS

Friday, April 25th
KITCHEN NIGHTMARES (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) – “Mangia Mangia, Part 1/Mangia Mangia, Part 2”
Chef Ramsay heads to Woodland Park, CO, where he is tasked with saving Mangia Mangia, an Italian joint with an identity crisis. But the atmosphere, food and service prove to be the least of its problems, as tensions flare and the morale among owner Julie and her staff is at an all-time low.

Friday, May 2
KITCHEN NIGHTMARES (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) – “Zayna Flaming Grill, Part 1/Zayna Flaming Grill, Part 2”
Chef Ramsay travels to Redondo Beach, CA, to visit Zayna Flaming Grill, a Mediterranean restaurant owned and operated by aunt-and-niece duo Faye and Brenda. Faye believes she has the weight of the entire restaurant on her shoulders, while Brenda does not feel she is treated as an equal in the partnership. With tensions rising, the food not up to standards and everyone playing the blame game, Chef Ramsay is faced with one of the stickiest situations he’s ever encountered.

Friday, May 9
24: LIVE ANOTHER DAY (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) – “11:00 AM-12 PM/12 PM-1:00 PM”
An encore of the two-hour Event Series Premiere, starring Kiefer Sutherland as Jack Bauer.

Friday, May 16
24: LIVE ANOTHER DAY (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) – “1:00 PM-2:00 PM”
An encore of the May 12 episode.

KITCHEN NIGHTMARES (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) – “Bella Luna” – Season Finale
Three years ago, Rosaria and her two sons moved from New York to Easton, PA, to open an Italian restaurant called Bella Luna. Rosaria bought the restaurant to fulfill son Gianfranco’s dream of becoming a chef. But the restaurant is failing. Find out if Chef Ramsay can save Bella Luna and restore this family’s dream, in the Season Finale.

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However, it’s not all good news, as finale dates for both Rake and Enlisted have yet to be confirmed, not a positive sign for their future on the network. While Hell’s Kitchen will air into the summer, its finale date also currently unknown, Brooklyn Nine-Nine is set to conclude its first season on March 25th and the one-hour series finale of Raising Hope will premiere Friday, April 4th.

FOX will unveil its fall 2014 schedule on Monday, May 12th.

What do you think about FOX’s plans for the end of the season? Which currently unrenewed FOX shows do you think make it to next season? How should FOX handle its schedule next season?

Monday, April 28th
9:00 The Following

Tuesday, May 6th
9:00 New Girl
9:30 The Mindy Project

Monday, May 12th
8:00 Bones

Tuesday, May 13th
8:00 Glee

Thursday, May 15th
9:30 Surviving Jack

Sunday, May 18th
7:00 Bob’s Burgers
7:30 American Dad!
8:00 The Simpsons
8:30 Family Guy

Tuesday, May 20th
8:00 American Idol (Part One)

Wednesday, May 21st
8:00 American Idol (Part Two)

Sunday, June 8th
9:00 Cosmos

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Netflix has completely redesigned the way streaming on television looks – using more comprehensive content photos, allowing more information that could persuade a watch, etc.

11 potential reality television shows about writing (The LA Times)
The LA Times came up with 11 potential reality shows about writing, including Project Publish, The Amazing Manuscript, and Clichebusters.

New Italian TV show is ‘American Idol’ for authors (Christian Science Monitor)
Masterpiece, a new Italian reality series, will pit aspiring authors against one another to win a book deal.

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Linda is forced to help Gretchen out during a particularly silent sales pitch, vouching for the solar powered vibrator that she was trying to hock by mentioning how it saved her marriage once Bob’s disorder turned him “sex bad.” It actually ends up working, though, and the woman they were targeting ends up ordering another model. At the frat house, Bob agrees to drive the boys to the library, only to be told to stop in front of the Alpha house so they can drop a fish in the air conditioning. He manages to get the campus cops off their back by pretending to be a driving professor and gets to drink beer from Beta, the stuffed house lizard, once they get back to the house as a thank you for helping them out.

The following day, Bob brings the kids to the frat house and finds out that Dr. Yap is the infamous Slowhand. Yap gives the kids a tour of the house, ending with the Room of Secrets that he won’t let anyone that’s not a brother inside, though Louise tries to pick the lock with a credit card to no avail. They return from the tour to find that the pictures from last night of Bob drinking from Beta and singing karaoke with the brothers are on the wall, upsetting Yap since Bob’s not a brother and he wasn’t called when the prank was happening. Elsewhere, Linda gets named a pleasurologist by Gretchen and given the white lab coat needed to hook Susan, a woman whose friends threw her a “lady goods” party to help her get her mind off a break up. Linda succeeds in introducing Susan to a model called Sneaky Pete, just as Bob arrives at the house to find Yap on the floor, his head shaved and Dork written on his chest. He claims it was the Alphas who broke in, did that to him, and took Beta.

After receiving threatening photos of Beta, Bob and the guys head off to the Alpha house, where they write “wiener” in the grass and throw water balloons at the door. The frat receives a letter from Dean Dixon that puts them on probation for the property damage they’ve caused and other such violations, but Yap has a plan for the Alphas he calls Operation Spit Take. While the Betas are busy planning their revenge, Gene, Tina, and Louise make it into the Room of Secrets through the laundry chute and find porn magazines, photos, and Beta, who was behind a photo of Dr. Yap’s pledge class. He stole it in order to initiate a prank war and get his brothers to retaliate against the Alphas, which they’re planning on doing that night at a banquet meant to honor the President of the Alphas for his work in raising money to fight cancer. The kids tell Bob and they all head to the banquet, which Yap is working as a waiter. His plan? He saved six months worth of patient saliva and put it into a pony keg. The other Betas, waiting under the stage, will break it and have it spray the Alpha president when he begins his speech. Rather than let that happen, Bob makes a scene by calling the Alpha president his twin brother and not-so-subtly signals the Betas to hold off on breaking the keg. The Betas come out from under the stage, just as Yap comes running in with a wrench and breaks the keg, soaking Bob instead of the Alpha president.

Bob and the kids make it to the restaurant where they run into Linda and Gretchen having a “lady goods” party with cougars, who hit on the frat guys that Bob brought with him.

Additional thoughts and observations:
-“You say that like we’re not rich.”
-“I want a magic vibrating club just like any other boy!”
-“You’re a sick old man.” “Is that a good thing?”
-“I can’t not step on cold pizza.”
-“This is the biggest mancave ever and Tina’s going spelunking.”
-“I have a cat under my bed.”
-“Oh, Beta’s starting his own fashion line.”
-I like how a comedy plot about a nerdy frat wasn’t about how they wanted to be cool or how Bob wanted to make them cool enough for him to hang out with. Say anything you want about Bob’s Burgers, but the show’s ethos of accepting oneself is pretty touching, especially since it extends beyond the Belcher family.
-However, the ending with the spit soaking Bob was very gross and I’m somebody who thought the anus episode was brilliant. It seemed a bit beneath the show for climax of the episode to be something like that.
-Tina wore the briefs she found in the laundry room for the rest of the episode. Amazing.
-Also amazing: Linda voicing Sneaky Pete and convincing Susan to buy him. I kind of wish that the size of the plots had been reversed and we spent more time with her at the sex parties than Bob at the frat house.
-Bob’s karaoke song is Alanis Morissette’s “You Oughta Know”. Mine is Jane Child’s “Don’t Wanna Fall In Love“.
–Bob’s Burgers is on hiatus next week, but when the show returns in two weeks, the Belcher Thanksgiving gets sabotaged when somebody dumps Bob’s turkey in the toilet.

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This week on TVHackr, we talked about an important How I Met Your Mother milestone, what to expect on FX come January, and a new Netflix deal with Disney, while the internet touched on sexy newscasters, Facebook TV reminders, and ratings winners and losers.

ABC Picks Up Full Seasons of The Goldbergs and Trophy Wife, Cancels Back in the Game
ABC gave out full seasons to new comedies The Goldbergs and Trophy Wife while extending Super Fun Night and cancelling Back in the Game.

Bob’s Burgers Recap: Breadsticks and Butt Punches
When Linda feels that her date night with Bob has gone stale, she decides to take flying lessons, only to find out that her teacher has other things in mind.

Witches of East End 1.05 “Electric Avenue” Recap
While Ingrid finds her own way of grieving the loss of Adam, Freya is forced to deal with Dash’s ex and Wendy’s spell has adverse effects on Maura.

Community: Vince Gilligan to Guest
Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan is set to appear on an upcoming episode of Community, which returns this January on NBC.

Castle Review: “Like Father, Like Daughter”
When Alexis enlists Castle’s help on a case she’s working with her professor, he and Beckett uncover evidence that local police had previously overlooked.

How I Met Your Mother 9.08 Review – The Lighthouse
While Barney gets caught in the middle of a conflict between Robin and Loretta, Ted and Cassie try to enjoy a trip to a lighthouse.

Treme Season 4 Spoilers and Trailer: Thirty-Eight Months After the Storm
HBO has released a trailer for the final season of Treme, as well as episode descriptions for the final five installments of the David Simon drama.

Helix to Premiere Friday, January 10th on Syfy
Syfy has announced that upcoming scripted drama Helix is set to premiere Friday, January 10th at 10:00, with the first episode to repeat several times the following day.

‘Vegas’ alum Jason O’Mara headed towards USA Network
Jason O’Mara has joined USA pilot Complications, where he’ll be playing an ER doctor. The series was created by Burn Notice‘s Matt Nix.

FX Sets Premiere Dates for Justified, The Americans, Archer, and Chozen
FX has revealed its winter 2014 schedule, which includes the return of Justified, a relocated Archer, and the second season of The Americans being delayed.

Scandal Casts Olivia’s Mom: Khandi Alexander to Play the Part
Treme alum Khandi Alexander has been cast as the mother of Olivia Pope on Scandal. She made her first appearance this past Thursday.

American Horror Story Renewed for Season 4 by FX
FX has renewed American Horror Story for a fourth season, though no details about the season’s focus/theme have been revealed as of yet.

Witches of East End 1.06 Preview: Ingrid Flashes Back to a Past Life
On the next episode of Witches of East End, Freya makes a shocking discovery at Fair Haven and Ingrid flashes back to one of her past lives.

Netflix Partners with Disney for Live-Action Marvel Series
There will be four new Marvel series coming to Netflix in the near future thanks to a deal the streaming service struck with Disney this week.

Boardwalk Empire Season 4: Spoilers for November Episodes
Coming up on Boardwalk Empire, Chalky and Daughter go on the run after a close call, while Nucky gets an important tip from Sally and Richard goes looking for Tommy.

Betrayal 1.07 Preview: Sara and Jack Deal with Their Affair Being Exposed
On the next episode of Betrayal, Sara and Jack must deal with having their affair exposed, while Zarek takes it upon himself to take care of Brandy for Karsten.

Reign 1.04 Sneak Peek: Mary and Her Ladies Prepare for a Costume Ball
This week on Reign, Mary and her ladies prepared for a costume banquet that was to culminate in an execution of an English envoy accused of spying.

Why People in Hong Kong Protest Over Bad Television (The Atlantic)
100,000 Hong Kongers took to the streets to protest the paucity of television channels made available to them, a number low enough to negatively impact the quality of shows they do get to see.

Evicted Greek TV channel goes on air from street (RT)
Despite the government shutting Greece’s former state broadcaster down, the network turned a street into its live audience, at least for a brief time.

12 TV Shows That Are Way Up—or Way Down—in the Ratings (E!Online)
Do you want to know the biggest winners and losers of the fall season? E!Online looks at shows that are either soaring in the ratings or still crashing down to Earth.

The 50 Sexiest in TV News (Mediaite)
Here, look at the pretty people charged with bringing us our news.

Facebook Adds Reminders For Upcoming TV Show Airings To Its Android App (Tech Crunch)
Ever forget to watch your favorite show? Well, you’re in luck, as Facebook has added TV reminders to its Android app.

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This week on TVHackr, we talked about the latest in ABC comedy development, The CW having confidence in their new fall dramas, and NBC picking up its first freshman series, while the internet touched on flawed female protagonists, TV lies, and keeping up a TV home.

Bean, Longoria and Walsh team up for Indie Drama, Any Day
Sean Bean, Eva Longoria, and Kate Walsh will be starring in upcoming indie movie Any Day, where Bean’s character, an ex-fighter, undergoes a transformation due to spending time with his nephew.

Extant: Halle Berry to Star in CBS Drama
The Academy Award winner has signed on to play an astronaut who returns to Earth following a year-long space mission in the next CBS summer drama.

The Simpsons Renewed for Season 26 by FOX
FOX has renewed The Simpsons for a 26th season, which is set to begin in the fall of 2014. The show currently airs Sundays at 8:00.

The Blacklist Picked Up for a Full Season by NBC
NBC has given out its first back order of the season and picked up The Blacklist, which stars James Spader, for a full 22-episode season.

Harry Connick Jr. Comedy Pilot Finds Home at Fox
The American Idol judge and recording artist will play a singer attempting to strengthen his relationship with his daughter in the comedy pilot.

The White Queen Episode 8 Recap: You Will Never See Me Crowned
When Edward falls ill, Elizabeth finds herself struggling to survive, while Margaret and Anne take steps to secure their futures.

Grey’s Anatomy 10.03 Review: “Everybody’s Crying Mercy”
The doctors throw a benefit gala for the hospital, while the interns are forced to become surgery sharks and Bailey gets stuck between two patients.

Bob’s Burgers Recap: Congratulations, You’re a Robot
It’s Halloween and while the Belcher children get stuck in a fort, Bob and Linda continue working on the group costume: a Chinese dragon with a napkin box for a head.

Betrayal 1.03 Preview: Connie Fears for Her Life
On the next episode of Betrayal, Connie fears for her life after getting T.J. arrested, Sara attempts to resist the pull of her affair, and Drew squares off with Jack.

ABC Developing Sofia Vergara Autobiographical Comedy
ABC has put a comedy in development based on the relationship between Modern Family star Sofia Vergara and her 21-year-old son.

Castle Review: “Need To Know”
While Castle insinuates himself into a murder investigation led by Ryan and Esposito, Beckett becomes conflicted at the ethical sacrifices she’s expected to make as a part of her new job.

Witches of East End 1.02 Preview: Ingrid is Tasked with Saving Freya and Wendy
On the next episode of Witches of East End, Ingrid is tasked with saving Freya and resurrecting Wendy, while Joanna is questioned regarding her involvement in Bill’s murder.

TNT Renews Cold Justice for Second Season
TNT has given docu-drama Cold Justice, which follows a former prosecutor and a former crime scene investigator as they solve small town murders, a second season.

Helix: Star Trek: Voyager’s Jeri Ryan Joins the Cast
Jeri Ryan has joined the upcoming Syfy thriller, executed produced by Battlestar Galactica creator Ronald Moore, as the COO of a shady corporation.

Murder Police Canceled by FOX Before It Airs
FOX has decided to pull the plug on animated comedy Murder Police before it airs due to dissatisfaction with the creative direction of the show.

Six Million Dollar Man back after 35 years!
The Six Million Dollar Man will be getting a sixth season of sorts as Dynamite Entertainment is set to publish monthly comics picking up on the original series’ continuity.

Fox Orders Unscripted Celeb-Driven Comedy from Steve Carell
FOX has ordered Slide Show, an unscripted comedy that pits celebrities and comedians against one another in a series of songs, dances, and sketches.

HIMYM 9.04 Review – The Broken Code
As Barney works through his anger at Ted on How I Met Your Mother, Marshall Skypes in and Lily realizes she’s Robin’s only girlfriend.

CBS Cancels We Are Men, Moves 2 Broke Girls to 8:30
CBS has officially canceled We Are Men after two episodes, shifting 2 Broke Girls to 8:30 and scheduling Mike & Molly to premiere November 4th.

Kate Walsh Joins the Cast of FX’s Fargo
The Private Practice star has joined FX’s miniseries adaptation of the 1996 Coen brother movie, where she’ll be playing a trophy wife and mother of twin boys.

Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD Gets Back Nine Episodes
ABC has given Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD a back nine, bringing the first season episode total to a standard 22. The series airs Tuesdays at 8:00.

Bert Kreischer to feature in self-inspired NBC Comedy
Comedian Bert Kreischer has a comedy in development at NBC, to be written by The Goode Family‘s Franklin Hardy and Shane Kosakowski, based on his life.

The CW Orders Additional Scripts for The Originals, The Tomorrow People, and Reign
The CW has ordered three additional scripts for each of its new fall offerings: Vampire Diaries spin-off The Originals, British adaptation The Tomorrow People, and historical drama Reign.

Revenge 3.03 Preview: Conrad and Emily Confront Their Sins
On the next episode of Revenge, both Conrad and Emily confront the sins that got them to where they are, while Nolan’s housewarming party features a surprise guest.

Witches of East End: Enver Gjokaj to Recur
Dollhouse alum Enver Gjokaj has signed on for a major recurring role on Witches of East End. He’ll be playing a mysterious novelist on the supernatural drama beginning in November.

The Tomorrow People Preview: Watch the New York Comic-Con Sizzle Reel Here
The CW has released a sizzle reel featuring footage from the first eight episodes of The Tomorrow People, which aired its series premiere this past Wednesday.

Orphan Black: Michiel Huisman, Peter Outerbridge Among Season 2 Additions
Currently in production, the second season of Orphan Black has added Michiel Huisman, Peter Outerbridge, and Ari Millen.

The Fosters Renewed for Season 2 by ABC Family
Ahead of the show’s return in January, ABC Family has renewed The Fosters for a second season.

The 10 Biggest Lies TV Told Us (The Huffington Post)
Have you ever felt lied to by television? The Huffington Post has and they list the 10 biggest lies that they’ve come across.

GLAAD: Gay depictions slip on network TV (Entertainment Weekly)
According to a study by GLAAD, FOX is the most inclusive broadcast network, while HBO has the most LGBT characters with 11 and 50% of ABC Family’s programming hours contain LGBT images.

The real cost of upkeep for a TV show home (Marketplace)
Marketplace took a look at the prices for upkeeping homes featured on Downton Abbey, Modern Family, and Big Love.

TV’s Strongest Female Characters Share One Stupid Flaw (TIME)
TIME writer Eliana Dockterman that while female protagonists are stronger and more capable than ever, they share one common flaw: men.

Why Facebook and Twitter Are Fighting Over Your Television (The Atlantic)
The Atlantic profiles the steps that Facebook and Twitter have taken to adapt to the change way we watch television.

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The dragon’s eyes are being held in the kids’ fort, where Gene spray painted them himself (before taking a nap). Louise, Tina, and Gene give Darryl, Andy, and Ollie a tour of the “two-story” abode, including Gene’s odor-filled room, Tina’s room of insecurity and horses, and Louise’s room with chalk drawings on the walls. They all managed to avoid Millie when she nearly got in and go over the plan for trick-or-treating that night; Darryl has come up with a system where the houses that give away good candy are starred on a map and the ones where the treats are pencils, apples, and/or hand sanitizer are X’ed out, meaning that they’ll be avoiding them at all costs. This is Tina’s last year as a trick-or-treater and she wants to make it count, but before she can get out to have her one last hurrah, the garbage man (dressed as Carmen Miranda) backs into the alley where the fort is and unknowingly pins the kids inside. They hear him mention on the phone that he’ll be leaving the truck there overnight, yet when the kids scream from horror, Bob and Linda think its coming from the CD that they’re still playing.

The kids panic and begin looking for weak spots in the fort; they find that they’re surrounded by truck, concrete, and metal, so their next option is Millie, who hears them yelling and walks over to the fort. However, Louise ends up insulting her and telling the girl that she doesn’t like her, causing Millie to dump the bag of dust she had and merrily tell them to enjoy Halloween in the fort before leaving. She comes back, though, and taunts them from outside about being in friend jail before releasing a horde of spiders into the fort. The kids run to the next room and Andy gets trapped by himself with the creatures; he and Ollie share a moment until Louise notices that he’s not being attacked and determines that the spiders are fake. Meanwhile, the costume alterations aren’t going so good, as Teddy spent the time allotted for 20 scales on one scale and Mort made an extra tail after Bob ended up making the actual tail for the creature. As they’re out of sequins, Bob heads to the art supply store where he has to forcibly give the owner his money and run back toward the restaurant, only for the jar to break in the middle of the street and spill sequins everywhere.

Back in the fort, the kids try to occupy themselves by having their own trick-or-treat where Tina gives out batteries and coffee filters. Just as they’re losing hope, they notice that the garbage next to the outside of the fort had softened the cardboard enough for one of them to escape and attempt to get help. Ollie gets volunteered to save the day and makes it to daylight; once there, Millie is waiting and she shuts the lid of the dumpster on his head, further trapping them in the fort. The kids turn on each other and begun searching for who was the rat that leaked to Millie their plan of escape. Louise accuses Tina who accuses Gene, only for it to be Darryl who was the mole, writing letters to Millie about how he needs candy and to use the bathroom. Louise’s plan of torturing him goes awry and the group has to deal with Millie outside the fort eating the candy that she had just gotten from trick-or-treating. The girl then overhears Bob and Linda leaving the restaurant after having to use an unpainted napkin box as the dragon’s head. She informs them that Gene, Louise, and Tina were off trick-or-treating and gets them to follow her, while Gene eats cardboard and Darryl come up with an idea to use a coat hanger to hit a nearby button on the truck that will (hopefully) lift the lid and allow them to escape.

As Bob and Linda are off using the costume they worked so hard on for their own trick-or-treating, where Bob gets recognized almost immediately, the kids attempt to execute their plan, only for Darryl to hit the wrong button and the roof of the fort to begin closing down on them. They do manage to keep it propped open by stacking paint cans and a concrete block, long enough for the door to be ripped open by the truck and allow them to escape, minus a shoe from each of Andy and Ollie. Unfortunately, trick-or-treating in their town is over, as the lights all begin flickering off when they begin planning which house they’ll go to first, greatly upsetting Darryl. While the kids return home to find their parents gorging on candy, candy that they try to get themselves, Millie finds the shoes and thinks that she inadvertently killed them. She gets spooked by the kids acting like ghosts (and hearing their voices without seeing their bodies) and leaves her candy before running away.

Additional thoughts and observations:
-“This is Tina’s room. You can really feel the insecurity.”
-“Sayonara, raisins. Old grapes aren’t candy.”
-“I felt you die.”
-“I’m not Bob Fosse!”
-“I’m handing out batteries in a box full of Gene’s farts.”
-“Butts get wet, Tina. It’s what they do.”
-“I ate a flower!”
-“China would be furious about this dragon.”
-“I can’t watch. Mostly because I can’t see.”
-“Oh my God, my last meal was cardboard.”
-“Congratulations, you’re a robot.”
-“Happy Halloween. Thanks for killing us. Heaven’s nice.”
-The business in the opening credits? Johnny Razor’s Totally Normal Candy Store. The truck? Fugetta Bat It Exterminators.
-Molly Shannon was amazing as Millie. The (horrifically creepy) laugh, the smile (pictured above), the Shining-ish way she looked into the fort, the skipping, the weird manic energy that felt vaguely “budding serial killer” – all delightfully off-kilter. Her line about sleeping in bunk beds and living in the forest? Wonderful.
-I like how Teddy bought a CD not of Halloween songs but of just shrieking.
-Bob’s been in the fort, but Linda hasn’t. I’m guessing Louise let him in?
-Funniest visual of the night: Gene’s “spray paint nap.” It was very quick, but it caught me off guard in the best way.
-Very sweet ending, with the kids crawling into the costume to get the candy. The show may seem strange and all, but I’d argue it’s the most genuinely emotional family comedy on television.
–Bob’s Burgers will be on hiatus until November 3rd due to upcoming playoff baseball coverage. Happy Halloween!

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This week on TVHackr, we talked about what’s coming up next on Boardwalk Empire, the renewal of Covert Affairs, and Paget Brewster’s return to Criminal Minds, while the internet touched on hip hop, how to fix fall’s worst new shows, and what hit Netflix this month.

ABC planning on a Modern Family Spin-off
ABC is in talks to build a Modern Family spinoff around Rob Riggle’s character Gil Thorpe, the nemesis of Phil Dunphy. However, nothing has been made official and there are other characters that could head the spinoff.

A&E Developing Adaptation of French Drama The Returned
A&E has put an English adaptation of French zombie drama The Returned into development about a month before the series makes its American debut on Sundance.

Hello Ladies Series Premiere Sneak Peeks: Stuart Hits the Los Angeles Dating Scene
On the series premiere of Hello Ladies, British web designer Stuart moves to Los Angeles in an attempt to crack the world of beautiful people and find himself a date.

The White Queen Episode 7 Recap: Stay in Here and Be Dead
While Edward decides to make war on France at the urging of George on The White Queen, Elizabeth is accused of being a witch and Isabel falls mysteriously ill.

Bob’s Burgers Season 4 Premiere Recap: Thundergirl in the Hole
The Belcher family goes on a camping trip and while Bob and Linda get lost after being swept away by the river, the kids learn about survivialism and Tina turns her back on her scout troop.

Alaska: The Last Frontier returns on Discovery
The third season of the Discovery series, which follows the Kilcher family in their battles against the elements, is set to premiere Sunday, October 6th at 9:00.

Boardwalk Empire Season 4: Spoilers for October Episodes
Coming up on Boardwalk Empire, Dr. Narcisse continues trying to turn Dunn against Chalky, while Gillian looks for a way to get Tommy back, Van Alden gets dragged into the middle of the Capone/O’Banion turf war, and Eli is backed into a corner by Agent Knox.

Hello Ladies: Watch the Series Premiere Here
HBO has uploaded the series premiere of Stephan Merchant-fronted comedy Hello Ladies to it Youtube channel, which you can watch here.

Homeland: Watch the Season 3 Premiere Here
Showtime has uploaded the third season premiere of Homeland to its recently launched show-centric Youtube channel, which you can watch here.

Paget Brewster Returning to Criminal Minds
Paget Brewster is set to return to Criminal Minds for the show’s upcoming 200th episode. What will bring her back to town?

Once Upon a Time in Wonderland: Watch the First 20 Minutes of the Series Premiere Here
You can watch the first 20 minutes of Once Upon a Time spinoff Once Upon a Time in Wonderland, which follows Alice (from Alice in Wonderland) in an insane asylum, here.

Castle Review: “Dreamworld”
On this week’s episode of Castle, Beckett races against time to save Castle, searching for the man who stole the poison in order to get the antidote.

HIMYM 9.03 Review: Last Time in New York
On this week’s episode of How I Met Your Mother, Lily discovers Ted’s list of things he wants to do in New York, while Robin and Barney panic at the impending arrival of their relatives.

ABC Family’s Mystery Girls to host 90210 Reunion?
Jennie Garth is reportedly in talks to join ABC Family comedy pilot Mystery Girls, where she would be reunited with 90210 co-star Tori Spelling.

The Simpsons to Kill Off Regular Character in Season 25
The Simpsons is planning to kill off a regular character, voiced by one of their many Emmy winners, sometime this season. Who will meet their end?

NBC Axes Camp After One Season
NBC has canceled summer drama Camp, which followed the exploits at a family camp and starred Rachel Griffiths, according to star Nikolai Nikolseff.

Sara Canning enters Canadian Medical Drama
Vampire Diaries alum Sara Canning has joined Canadian medical drama Remedy as a general surgeon. The drama finishes production this coming January.

David Tennant will Reprise Broadchurch Role for US Adaptation
The Doctor Who actor will reprise his Broadchurch role in the upcoming American adaptation, which will be showran by Dan Futterman and Anya Epstein.

Betrayal 1.02 Preview: Sara Recommits Herself to Her Husband
On the next episode of Betrayal, Sara attempts to recommit herself to Drew after finding out who Jack really is, while the murder case begins unfolding.

The Big Bang Theory: Bob Newhart Returning, Bill Nye to Guest Star
Fresh off his Emmy win, Bob Newhart will be returning to The Big Bang Theory, while Bill Nye will make his first appearance on the CBS comedy.

FOX Orders John Mulaney Sitcom Originally Developed by NBC
FOX has given a six-episode series order to Mulaney, a multi-cam comedy originally developed by John Mulaney at NBC last season.

Witches of East End Promos and Spoilers: Everyone Has Darkness in Them
Lifetime has released new promos for Witches of East End, premiering Sunday, October 6th, in addition to descriptions for the first two episodes.

Motive Renewed for Summer 2014 Return by ABC
ABC has renewed Canadian procedural Motive for a second season, which will premiere sometime next summer.

Homeland star joins HBO’s David Milch’s Pilot ‘Money’
David Harewood has signed on to HBO David Milch pilot The Money, where he’ll be playing a short-tempered CEO.

Wilfred Renewed for Fourth and Final Season
FX has renewed Wilfred for a fourth and final season, which will consist of 10 episodes and air on sister network FXX.

Global YouTube channels for The X Factor and Got Talent
Syco Entertainment and FremantleMedia have launched Youtube channels for the popular talent competitions.

Sleepy Hollow Renewed for Season 2 by FOX
Sleepy Hollow becomes the first new fall show to secure a renewal, as FOX will be bringing the series back for a second 13-episode season in the 2014-2015 season.

NBC Inks Deal for Mark Burnett’s Space-Themed Reality Show
NBC has secured Mark Burnett’s Space Race, a reality-competition series where contestants compete for a chance to go to space.

Spartacus: The Uncut Saga Schedule Revealed by Starz
Starz has revealed the schedule for their upcoming Spartacus reair, where every episode will be replayed and bonus content will be broadcast for the first time.

Covert Affairs renewed for another Season
USA has renewed Covert Affairs for a fifth season, set to consist of 16 episodes. The second half of season four premieres later this fall.

24 Alum Dennis Haysbert to Guest on ABC’s Trophy Wife
ABC comedy Trophy Wife will receive a visit from a former TV President in the form of Dennis Haysbert, who will stop by later this season.

Community: Nathan Fillion to Guest Star in Season 5
Castle star Nathan Fillion has signed on to guest star on the fifth season of Community. But who will he be playing?

Kim Raver Returning for 24: Live Another Day
Upcoming 12-episode FOX event series 24: Live Another Day continues to fill out its cast by bringing back Kim Raver.

Nikita’s Final Season Set to Premiere Friday, November 22nd
The six-episode final season of Nikita will premiere Friday, November 22nd at 9:00 and conclude December 27th.

Hart of Dixie Season 3 Spoilers: Is Zoe Done Practicing Medicine in BlueBell?
Coming up on Hart of Dixie, Zoe might not be allowed to practice medicine in BlueBell for one year, while Lemon gets in trouble when she tries to overthrow the leader of the Belles.

People in New Jersey: HBO Casts Silverman, Grace and LuPone
Sarah Silverman, Topher Grace, and Patti LuPone have joined People in New Jersey, an HBO comedy pilot from Lorne Michaels.

Lucky 7 Cancelled by ABC
ABC has pulled the plug on Lucky 7 after two low-rated episodes and will replace the lotto drama with repeats of Scandal.

The Wire is Jay Z and Lost is Kanye: Phonte has thought a lot about which rappers correspond to which classic television shows (The A.V. Club)
Rapper Phonte has analogized several rappers, including Eminem, 50 Cent, and Kanye West, with classic (and current) television shows, including Oz, Arrested Development, and The Newsroom.

What’s New on Netflix Streaming This Month: October 2013 (Vulture)
Vulture has compiled everything that was added to Netflix this month, should you have the time to watch something else in the middle of the fall season.

Facebook Reveals the New Fall TV Shows Generating the Most Buzz (Variety)
Which new fall television shows are creating the most Facebook buzz? Which are creating the least? Is it necessarily true that the more buzz created, the higher the ratings?

10 Great TV Shows Just Waiting to Be Made (TIME)
While we’re in the middle of rolling out countless new seasons of both returning favorites and promising newcomers, TIME counts down 10 shows that should be made and which networks should be the one to make them.

Why Television Takes Time to Become Great (Den of Geek)
Den of Geek argues that just because a show has a poor first season doesn’t mean it should be cancelled.

Quick  fixes for the fall’s worst new TV Shows – Dad, Betrayal and more (Hitfix)
Hitfix takes a look at the worst new shows this fall and offers solutions that could help them right the way creatively.

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While there are no 13-smile hikes or consensual bird watching sessions to speak of, there are also no park rangers, as the (literal) lone ranger high-tailed it when the Belchers came. In terms of supplies, Bob only brought the bare necessities, thinking that his family would live off the land during their trip and use the (elevated) river as their one-stop shop for food and water. After calling attention to the phallic-shaped rock named for William Archibald Wang, Linda and the kids say hello to the couple living next to them in an RV, who happen to have a large supply of food around. The two, a pair of doomsday preppers, allow the family to take what they need, including some chili for their dinner. Bob’s dinner, though? A single, tiny, undercooked trout that he caught with the Nature Master.

That night, after he and Linda put the kids to bed, Bob invites her to go skinny dipping with him at the warm spring a friend told him about. She agrees and the two end up taking a dip in the lukewarm water, only for Bob to get sick from the fish he ate. He tries to get up and go behind a bush, but Linda won’t let him leave and the two end up floating down river when Bob falls back into the spring, breaking one of the sides of the small pool as a result. While the kids talk in their tent about the strange noises coming from outside, Bob and Linda fight the current (and each other) before landing on shore. After Bob uses the bathroom (twice), finds a walking stick for them to use, and crafts a skirt made of twigs and leaves, they set off trying to find their way back to camp before the kids wake up. They wouldn’t want Gene to be raised by wolves and be denied the love of other kids now, would they?

But the kids wake up before Bob and Linda come back. As Gene exclaims that they’ve melted, Tina thinks that they should wait for an authority figure to come, per her handbook, and Louise wants to go tubing and find them herself. They sneak back to the RV and grab some supplies before heading down river on three inner tubes, hitting rapids along the way. Meanwhile, Bob and Linda are planning on how to get back; she wants to retrace their path, but he thinks they should head straight across, as it would be quicker. However, they end up even more lost than they were before and Linda resorts to eating ants and worms to keep herself going. That comes in handy when Bob collapses as his second wind fails to catch sail and the two spend their second straight night in the woods.

Elsewhere, Gene, Tina, and Louise are changing their plans after stealing the RV couple’s book about ways to survive an apocalypse. It gets them a shelter built and a series of weapons built, as well as tips on how to weaponize insects, while also allowing Louise to get inside Tina’s head with talk of how organizations (like the Thundergirls) are the enemy for awarding empty trinkets. Along with the issue of chanting/brainwashing, Tina begins to reconsider her position in the scouts just as they hear a noise coming from the nearby bushes. It turns out to be Thundergirls Troop 39, but the kids won’t accept any help from them. Tina goes on a rant about how they’re all cogs in a cookie-moving machine and renounces her membership, throwing her handbook in the fire as Gene takes cookies from the scouts.

Bob is still sick the following morning, with both diarrhea and vomit still coming out of him. Citing their turn as a disgusting Hansel and Gretel, in addition to her wilderness hairbrush, Linda tries to take charge, only for Bob to reject the idea and the two to end up separated. While Tina is busy having an identity (and fashion) crisis about who she is if she isn’t a Thundergirl, Bob finds an acorn and, eventually, several handfuls of acorns that had been stored by a squirrel. Before he can eat them, though, every squirrel from every surrounding tree comes over to him to protect their food for the winter. They don’t attack him like he expects and get shooed away by Linda, who he apologizes to for his actions and calls a Nature Master. They end up making it back to camp and discover that the kids are gone; they inquire to the RV couple about where they went and the couple mentions how they stole (among other things) fudge, their survivalist book, a backgammon game, and three inner tubes.

Having been out in the woods for 40 months, they take the book nabbing as evidence that the Belchers want to join them and invite Bob and Linda inside for a Ritual of Trust, complete with lotion and a latin jazz cover of “Everybody Dance Now”. Before the “very sexual” ceremony can begin, Linda gets an idea and excuses herself and Bob to the bathroom, where she tries to climb out the window. However, it’s too small; she does see the kids, though, and tells them to get help. Tina uses her satin sash to grab the bee’s nest hanging above their camp and throws it into the RV, running all four adults out. While Bob and Linda hurry the kids to the car, leaving everything but the Nature Master behind, the RV couple accidentally mace each other and remain alone.

Additional thoughts and observations:
-“I’ve got a note around here somewhere.”
-“Could it kill an eagle?”
-“Nature boner. Boing!”
-“Wine helps me drink.”
-“Safe, safe, goner. Good night.”
-“Yeah, let’s get our tubes tied!”
–Hurray season 5!
-The shop in the opening credits: Tandemonium, a place for all your tandem bike needs.
-Bob did not tell Linda he had a saw in his pocket when he met her. At least I don’t think.
-The line about tube tying made me laugh til I cried. I saw it coming and yet, it didn’t disappoint whatsoever. Props.
-I would go camping, too, if I could make my own macaroni and cheese, Gene.
-Linda’s glasses stayed on while tumbling into a river and going 30 MPH downstream in rapids. Magic.
-New addition to the Bob’s Burgers song catalog: lyrics on screen!
-The description of Gene as a wolf is exactly why I love this show so much. And love it I do, as it was the broadcast network show I was most looking forward to coming back.
-That cover of “Everybody Dance Now” was amazing in the worst way possible. Or something.
-I have the feeling that Louise would thrive being a survivalist and conspiracy theorist. Perhaps she’ll have a conspiracy board a’la Homeland later this season?
-The underwear Gene wore (sometimes on his head) the entire episode, thinking they’re Bob’s? They’re not Bob’s. Ah well, more for him.
-Next week on Bob’s Burgers: The Belchers build a fort after going trick-or-treating and get held hostage by one of Linda’s friends.

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