September 2018 - TV Fanatic Girl

Ranking the top 5 moments from “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” season 13 episode 4: “Time’s Up for the Gang”

Happy Friday TV fans! After watching the FXX network’s It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia season 13 episode 4 last night, I realized that you should never cross Dennis Reynolds. I mean like at all. He will go above and beyond to ensure that you listen to him. I’m not too sure the rest of the gang is too concerned with this, however. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch the latest episode yet. In last night’s episode, “Time’s Up for the Gang,” the gang is required to attend a sexual harassment seminar after Paddy’s Pub is put on an unsafe bar for women list. I feel like Paddy’s Pub and The Alibi from Shameless should join forces, especially since they both seem to be on the same page this week. No one is particularly excited about attending the seminar except for Dee, who shows up ready to get her party on, but is in for a rude awakening about her own behavior as well. My top 5 moments from It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia season 13 episode 4 are:

“How many points do we need?”

At the beginning of the seminar, Mac is determined to win and wants to know how many points they need to do so. The lady running the seminar politely explains that there are no points and they merely need to complete the actual seminar and then they can be removed from the list. Seems simple enough, right? Well not for Mac. Mac continues to talk about the importance of points and further explains, “That’s how the Eagles won the Super bowl.” The rest of the gang asks him what that has to do with anything, but it seems like they might be better off just agreeing with him at this point.

“Nice try you dumb bitch.”

Dennis is fully participating in the seminar, but Dee wants to jump on board as well, especially since she is the only woman there representing Paddy’s Pub. Dee asks the woman running the seminar if being called a bird is considered sexual harassment. The lady is confused by this and tells her no, but agrees that it is not very nice. Dennis whispers under his breath, “nice try you dumb bitch,” determined to be the top contributor at the seminar. Watch out Dee!

“You don’t just throw around the R word.”

As the seminar continues, the topic of molestation comes up and the lady informs them that a woman can sexually molest or harass a man as well. Charlie innocently asks if that’s what happened with him and Dee, revealing for the first time to rest of the gang that he had sex with Dee, which is hilarious enough on its own. I was wondering when this was going to be revealed. To make matters worse, Dee tries to explain that it was consensual, but then starts to have second thoughts herself about her past actions. Either way, Dee is not about to accept throwing the “R word” into the mix and tries to defend herself as much as possible. I’m not sure Dee is going to win this argument; however, especially since the gang knows about her past affair with Charlie now.

“I’m here for revenge.”

During the seminar, Dee and Mac are asked to perform a role play in front of the rest of the group. The lady running the seminar explains it to them, but Dee is very concerned about her character’s motivation. The lady tries to keep them on track, but Dee ultimately decides on revenge. When she approaches Mac, he lifts her up into the air by her crotch and the lady running the seminar is absolutely horrified, asking Dee if she is all right. Dee is amazed by how high Mac got her in the air and says she feels like “Thumbelina.” After seeing how distraught the lady is, Dee hilariously asks, “Is that sexual harassment?” and the lady dryly replies, “No, that is sexual assault.” It looks like Dee and Mac still have a lot to learn, but at least they nailed their characters during the role play.

“But Dennis…”

Later on, Dennis decides to give his own sort of presentation at the seminar and is surprisingly fully prepared, but I guess we should not expect anything less from Dennis Reynolds. Dennis starts each transition with “But Dennis…” and fills in the blank, targeting his friends and adding in “But Dennis…I’m rich, I’m gay, I’m a hopeless romantic, I’m a woman.” He is speaking specifically to Frank, Mac, Charlie, and Dee and goes even further with it, berating each one of his friends until he gets his point across. Dennis then further reveals that he created the unsafe list and is responsible for the seminar to the surprise of everyone. Dennis wanted to ensure that everyone would listen to him and clean up their act. While this initially seems harmless enough, Dennis further explains it is because he doesn’t want the rest of the gang to drag him down with them, keeping Dennis Reynolds as the number one priority. I’d like to say mission accomplished Dennis, but I’m not sure the rest of the gang really followed you. Either way, good effort? Stay tuned!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “American Horror Story: Apocalypse” season 8 episode 3: “Surprise Bitch! I Bet you Thought you’d Seen the Last of Me”

Happy Thursday TV fans! After watching the FX network’s American Horror Story: Apocalypse season 8 episode 3 last night, the moment we have all been waiting for is finally here. Are you ready? Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch the latest episode yet. In last night’s episode, “Forbidden Fruit,” Mr. Langdon continues to interview potential candidates to determine if they are worthy to join “The Sanctuary” and discovers a surprising secret about Mallory while revealing one of his own as well. Meanwhile, we learn more about Ms. Mead’s past, Ms. Venable announces that Outpost 3 will be celebrating with a Halloween Soiree, and the Easter eggs kept us focused and entertained. Did you catch them all? My top 5 moments from American Horror Story: Apocalypse season 8 episode 3 are:

“It’s the one day of the year when the rest of the world puts in some effort to be fabulous like I am every other day.”

During the episode, Ms. Venable announces that they will be holding a Halloween Soiree to celebrate. The theme of the party will be a Victorian Masquerade ball and everyone is beyond excited to have something to look forward to. Only Ms. Venable plans on using the party as a way of arranging for everyone to eat the apples delivered from “The Cooperative” at the same time, which she poisons with the assistance of Ms. Mead with snake venom. Everyone deserves just a glimmer of hope and happiness and they scamper off to get their costumes ready. Mr. Gallant hilariously explains why he loves Halloween while he reminisces with Coco about their Michael Jackson costumes from when they were younger. While the party is good news, Coco recognizes that they will probably announce who is going into “The Sanctuary” during the party. She understands that everything has some kind of hidden agenda, reminding us that “the closest thing to a Christmas feast was stew” or does she mean Stu? Sorry couldn’t resist. Either way, the Halloween party will definitely be the most excitement they have seen in a very long time. Although you may want to think twice about bobbing for apples anytime soon.

“Happy Halloween bitch.”

Surprise! Brock is back, played by fan favorite, Billy Eichner. We quickly discover that after Coco left her boyfriend, Brock, he has been living out in the wasteland for all this time. Brock has been exposed to radiation and is sporting some bald spots and gruesome marks on his face that prove he has definitely been through the ringer. While Brock initially seemed to be privileged and materialistic in the opening episode, he has shed that persona all too quickly. Brock has become somewhat of a bad-ass and reminded me of “Mad Max” while out in the wasteland. Brock explains that he is just looking for his girlfriend, but something tells me that he is not looking to kiss and makeup. Brock is aware of the shelter and spots one of the horse drawn carriages, hitching a ride to Outpost 3. Brock makes his way in and cleverly sports a mask of his own during the masquerade party, inviting Coco to dance. Coco mistakes him for Langdon and begins coming on to him, desperately looking for a way into “The Sanctuary.” Only Coco is in for a big surprise when Brock reveals his identity and she asks, “What happened to your face?” Coco tries to explain her actions, but just digs a deeper hole for herself when she compares her love to Brock to her love for sushi, explaining that she had to lock away her feelings for both, which does not amuse Brock at all. Brock brutally stabs Coco in the head and says, “Happy Halloween Bitch,” with no hesitation. While I’m not so sure how Brock will come into play now, we definitely should not discount him, as he has been exposed to the brutal reality outside and is looking for payback.

“Some people just have nothing special about them.”

In the beginning of the episode, Langdon interviews Mallory and recognizes a potential darkness within her. Langdon further reveals more about his own abilities when he says, “I can see into the dark places that people desperately try to keep hidden.” Langdon refers to it as a sort of talent or “night vision,” but it’s clear that Langdon possesses a lot of power. Langdon was not expecting the power of Mallory; however, who ends up setting the room on fire with her mind. Mallory is just as surprised as Langdon, who demands to know who she is. Langdon prides himself on knowing everything about a person and reveals his own true face when he is thrown off guard by Mallory’s power. While we know that Langdon is the baby from Murder House, it now appears that he is the Antichrist. Langdon even performs a dark blood ritual and calls out to his father, who we can only assume is the devil himself. Mallory later confides in Coco and Mr. Gallant, explaining that she thinks she set the room on fire. Coco hilariously asks her if she knocked over a candle and Mallory says, “I think I made the fire with my mind,” further comparing herself to Dark Phoenix. Marvel fans rejoice! This is not the first reference we have seen to Marvel during the show. The song, “Time in a Bottle,” played during an important moment for Mr. Gallant last week, which Evan Peters knows all too well. In X-Men: Days of Future Past, my absolute favorite scene featured Evan Peters, who played Quicksilver and helped break Magneto out of prison while this song played and we saw everything in slow motion. You can watch that original scene here! Think this is just a coincidence? Maybe it is. However, Mallory also rises from the dead or the ashes, just like the actual Dark Phoenix, which makes me think otherwise. Either way, I was truly impressed by Billie Lourd’s performance this week and I am looking forward to exploring more about Mallory and her abilities.

“All people if given the right pressures or stimulus are evil mother fuckers.”

Last week, we were completely shocked when Ms. Mead was revealed to be a robot of some kind. In this episode, we learn more about Ms. Mead’s “false memories,” which all involve Halloween. Hooray! Ms. Mead remembers trick-or-treating as Rosie, the Robot maid, from The Jetsons back in 1962 and even recalls her first date in 1968, when she watched the movie, Rosemary’s Baby, which is definitely hinting at the idea of Langdon’s own existence. Ms. Mead recognizes that these memories are false, but yet they feel somewhat real to her. Ms. Mead prides herself on being loyal to Ms. Venable and is shocked when she turns the tables on her and shoots Ms. Venable, killing her. Even though we initially thought the “poison apple” scheme was Ms. Venable’s idea, Langdon reveals that it was his own and that Ms. Mead is operating under his command. He further explains that he made Ms. Mead to be a sort of prototype, based on someone he loved as a child. Ms. Mead starts to understand the fading memory she has of a young boy, realizing that it must have been Langdon. Who is Ms. Mead based on? We can only assume that Langdon is referring to Michael’s grandmother, Constance Langdon, played by the fabulous Jessica Lange. The pieces are coming together for sure, but there is still so much left to be uncovered. I am absolutely looking forward to it, however.

“Surprise bitch! I bet you thought you’d seen the last of me.”

After bobbing for apples, Ms. Venable invites everyone to enjoy their tasty treats. The apples themselves and the title of the episode scream references to the bible and the Garden of Eden, but no one at Outpost 3 seems to be paying attention to that. The apples are poisoned and we watch the disgusting demise of the characters we have come to know in the last three episodes. When thinking of poison apples, Snow White also comes to mind, and we do see several women come back to life after eating the poison apple. While I was initially upset to have invested so much time in the characters residing at Outpost 3, I was delightfully entertained by the return of three of our favorite witches. The record player was initially playing the song, “Baby I’m a Want You,” by Bread, which you can listen to here! The lyrics that stood out were, “Like a guiding light to help me through my darkest hour,” which seem beyond appropriate for the entrance of some of the members of Coven. The record player changes to the song, “She’s a Rainbow,” by The Rolling Stones, which you can listen to here! Right on cue, Cordelia, Madison, and Myrtle Snow make a grand entrance through the gates and are here to save the day and protect the world from Langdon most likely. They look for their sister witches and resurrect Mallory, Coco, and Dinah. Madison, played by Emma Roberts, delivers her “surprise bitch” line perfectly and we are ready for the fun to begin. Stay tuned!

P.S. fun fact: The song, “She’s a Rainbow,” is on The Rolling Stones album, Their Satanic Majesties Request.

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “The Purge” season 1 episode 4: “You’re the Only Reason I’m Here”

Happy Wednesday TV fans! After watching the USA network’s The Purge season 1 episode 4 last night, the voice over reminded us that “humans have been the most vicious animals all along. Man invented fire, man invented weapons, man invented purge.” The voice over further explained that “man wasn’t designed to be polite. Man was designed to survive.” While we know that our need to survive is always present, that doesn’t mean that we need to “release the beast.” There is always a balance for everything and we just have to remember that. However, this is sometimes easier said than done on Purge Night. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch the latest episode yet. In last night’s episode, “Release the Beast,” Miguel continues to try and find Penelope, who has now been taken to the “Carnival of Flesh.” Meanwhile, we learn more about Jenna, Lila, and Rick’s past together and Jane tries to cancel her order, but runs into some trouble along the way. My top 5 moments from The Purge season 1 episode 4 are:

“I changed my mind.”

After Alison brutally murders her co-worker, Mark, Jane is beyond upset. Even Alison panics and says that she feels worse than before and worries that Jane is going to tell her parents. Priorities right? After witnessing this, Jane has second thoughts about what she has put into motion and tries to call it off. She realizes that David doesn’t deserve this fate and makes a call to cancel her order. Jane only gets a voicemail and realizes that she will need to go outside to find David and save him before it’s too late. She also makes a call and tries to get a message to her mother, stressing that she forgives her. But what does she forgive her for? Jane grabs a hammer and heads outside, but is attacked and drugged on the way. Luckily for Jane, she is rescued by the “Matron Saints.” They are a group of women who teach other women about self defense, safety on Purge Night, and rescue women on the actual night. They explain that they just want to level the playing field, as many women are sexually assaulted and attacked on Purge Night. Jane still has to make it to David, but it looks like she will be along for the ride for at least a little while longer. Will she be able to stop her Purge order before it’s too late?

“Man was designed to survive.”

For the past few episodes, we have heard the voice over of an unidentified man who also wears a mask and eliminates threats on Purge Night. At the end of this episode, he finally takes his mask off and we meet a new player who is upset to find more victims of the Purge. While we don’t know much about him or whether he is really a friend or foe, he seems to be some kind of Purge Vigilante. Either way, the mask has been removed and hopefully we will get some more information on him next week.

“It’s like the McDonald’s of Purge. Super Sizing killing…”

During the episode, we learn that Penelope has been taken to the “Carnival of Flesh,” which is “a celebration of killing through the ages.” Seriously The Purge is corrupting everything I enjoy. First fun houses and now carnivals. What’s next? The carnival is filled with paying customers who are ready to sport their new “Urge to Purge” tee shirts and experience “purging” like their ancestors. There is a section for “witch trials” and the “fall of Saigon,” giving customers a plethora of options. Penelope gets a wake-up call and is shocked by the behavior of these people. She tries to help an old man who is pushed to the ground and mistakes her for his granddaughter. Penelope tries to stay strong when she is taken on stage to be auctioned off as a “martyr” of sorts, but it’s clear that she is getting a whole new perspective on what humanity is capable of. Penelope is auctioned off for two thousand dollars and we quickly learn that Henry from her past is responsible for the winning bid. Penelope is terrified to see him and we know that they had some kind of past relationship that did not end well. While we still have a lot to find about him, Henry is clearly twisted and disturbed. He seems to have some kind of obsession with Penelope and I am definitely worried about her safety. Come on Miguel! Your sister needs you.

“It’s above your pay grade kid.”

Miguel looks for the help of Pete the Cop once again and asks him about “The Nuns” who took his sister. Pete is hesitant to help him at first, but further explains that helping Miguel prevents him from becoming completely numb on Purge Night. He refers Miguel to a man in a cowboy hat who can take him where he needs to go. The man in the cowboy hat initially seems to be a good guy, but everyone has some kind of darkness inside them. On the way to the Carnival, the man gives Miguel some life lessons. Life lesson number one: “When someone is helping, you don’t interrupt.” Life lesson number two: “Stop living in the past.” Life lesson number three: “Living your dream don’t come cheap.” The man in the cowboy hat perhaps missed his calling as a life coach, but Miguel soon learns that he is a “collector.” He is transporting a victim to the Carnival when he gives Miguel a ride. Miguel tries to do what is right all the time, but will he sit by and let this happen so that he can get to his sister in time? We’re about to see if Miguel’s moral compass can be truly corrupted.

“You’re the only reason I’m here.”

In this episode, we finally get a more detailed flashback to Jenna, Lila, and Rick’s past. We learn that Jenna and Rick’s encounter with Lila was not a one time thing and they both made an agreement to only be with her together, otherwise it would be considered cheating. Seems reasonable enough. Only Jenna begins to fall for Lila and continues an affair with her. Rick walks in on them and is beyond devastated. He asks Jenna how he can trust her now and Jenna promises never to see Lila again. Flash forward to the present and we see that Jenna is definitely having second thoughts about this promise now that Lila has returned. We also get to learn a little bit more about Lila who explains that “I’ve been closing my eyes and covering my ears at these things since before I can remember.” Lila has been rebelling against her family by trying to help others. She also recognizes that Jenna and her are not like everyone else and are the exceptions. Lila does plant a seed; however, and tells Jenna that she fears that Rick may be more interested in the money. She even tells Jenna that she would be willing to raise the baby with her and asks Jenna to really think this over. Jenna is definitely at a literal crossroads when an announcement is made about the festivities beginning. She looks over at Lila walking up the staircase and Rick who is motioning her over to him. Before Jenna can make a decision, the maid approaches her and tells her that she has to get out of the house now. While we can only imagine what will take place next on Purge Night, it makes me wonder why Jenna is singled out here. Either way, Jenna has a lot on her plate and has a big decision to make. I am definitely on Team Lila for sure, but something tells me that Rick will not give up so easily. Stay tuned!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Fear the Walking Dead” season 4 episode 15: “Jimbo’s Beerbos”

Happy Monday TV fans! After watching AMC’s Fear the Walking Dead season 4 episode 15, I realized that even though we may want to handle things ourselves, it’s OK to ask for help sometimes. While we may be able to survive on our own, we can’t truly live without the love and support of those around us. That’s what it means to have a family. You’re there for one another through the good times and the bad and through the joy and the sorrow. It’s never too late to do the right thing, even if you were once considered a “Class A Asshole.” Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch the latest episode yet. In last night’s episode, “I Lose People…” Morgan and the others try to figure out a way to get off the rooftop to safety and are determined to find Al. Meanwhile, Alicia and Charlie attempt to save John and Victor and end up crossing paths with Martha on the way. My top 5 moments from Fear the Walking Dead season 4 episode 15 are:

“Poetry in a bottle. That’s you too.”

In the beginning of the episode, Morgan is desperately trying to figure out a way off the rooftop. While he tries to figure this all out, Jim takes his frustration out on his situation by urinating on the walkers below, explaining that it’s “the only FU I got here.” Even though Jim knows he has a death sentence, he still insists on blaming Morgan for everything. Morgan tries to explain to Jim that he can decide how he goes and that he can still help and make a difference, but Jim is not on board. Sarah asks Jim for the recipe to his beer, explaining that it’s “poetry in a bottle. That’s you too. That can live on.” While Sarah is absolutely right, Jim is not ready to accept this just yet and initially declines giving her the recipe, earning his deserving new title: “Class A Asshole.” While I can understand why Jim has a lot of mixed emotions swirling around inside him right now, he has the chance to do some real good in his final moments, but will he continue to waste them complaining about his circumstances?

“Find my goddamn tapes and keep them safe.”

Morgan and the others try to go back the way they came, looking for Al by the generator and Sarah finds a note from her. The group learns that Al’s Walkie died and that she is headed for the freight elevator to find a way out. Al asks the group to find her tapes and keep them safe. She also reminds them that “if you find that C word, settle her shit.” Sarah hilariously adds “she didn’t use the C word. She went for the full quesadilla.” While we have yet to see Al, it is safe to assume that she is alive especially since we see her in the preview for the season finale next week. However, we know that some of our main characters appeared in flashbacks and other episodes even after they had died so no one is really that safe on Fear TWD. Either way, I am rooting for Al and I want to see her continue her story on the show. Al is tough and fully capable of taking care of herself, but Martha continues to threaten everyone in the group. Something tells me that she is no match for Al, however. After all, Martha stole Al’s van and Al is definitely not about to let this go.

“It appears to be the cocktail hour.”

At the end of last week’s episode, we were left wondering who Alicia and Charlie spotted across the water. We have now confirmed that it was in fact John and Victor. I love a good reunion on this show and it was nice to see John’s lack of faith restored, especially after he got to speak to June. Alicia and Charlie went looking for a boat, but ran into some trouble along the way when Martha began shooting at them. Martha is severely injured, but is continuing to cause trouble. Alicia and Charlie decide to take her with them, remembering that Morgan wanted to help her, but is this really the right call? They say keep your friends close and your enemies closer, but Martha is a little bit too close for comfort for me, even though her hands are restrained. Either way, Alicia drives the tank through the water and picks up her friends, providing us with a much needed glimmer of hope.

“You told me to help people. That’s what I’m doing.”

Morgan decides to create a distraction to help his friends make it out of the hospital, accepting that he will be left behind. To Morgan’s surprise, everyone comes back to help save him with a fire truck. The ladder still works, but is a little bit out of reach for Morgan. Everyone radios to Morgan that they are there to help him and it’s wonderful to see that someone so initially against being around other people has made such a difference and brought so many people together. Many of the characters have been lost or broken, but somehow they are all here now to help protect their family, refusing to leave anyone behind. Morgan has done so much good here without even realizing it, but he now has to safely make it to the ladder. This task is already challenging, but of course we need to throw in an angry walker to spice things up, almost killing Morgan at the edge of the balcony. Luckily, John still has excellent aim and eliminates the threat and Morgan makes it to the truck. Now about all these walkers surrounding them…

“It’s OK Morgan. I got this.”

The group is completely surrounded by walkers and Morgan once again contemplates going off on his own to help them escape. Jim finally steps up to the plate and is ready to help his friends and die with dignity. Jim radios his beer recipe to Sarah and tells her to keep the last component a secret. Jim gives the group the distraction they need when he jumps off the rooftop and lands on a parked car, setting off another alarm so his friends can get away. This moment is truly important because Jim was so initially focused on his own circumstances. After watching the selfless actions of everyone around him, Jim finally realizes that he can determine how he goes out just like Morgan said to him. Jim has redeemed himself and his memory will absolutely live on with his beer. From “Class A Asshole” to redeemed hero. I like the sound of that. Sarah and the others decide on calling the beer “Jimbo’s Beerbos,” which Morgan says he would have probably hated, but I have to admit that I definitely like the sound of it. Morgan suggests that they find Al and all head to Virginia together, which seems like a good enough plan, but Martha has somehow escaped and has now recruited poor walker Jim to her cause, making him her next pet. While Morgan has stated that he wants to help Martha, I think that she is too far gone at this point. Will he realize this before it’s too late? Stay tuned for the season finale next week!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Shameless” season 9 episode 3: “S&M is not like Riding a Bike”

Happy Sunday TV fans! After watching Showtime’s Shameless season 9 episode 3, I realized that it’s sometimes necessary to update your image. Whether that means updating your wardrobe to a pant suit, turning your bar from “rapey” to “Certifide Vagina Safe,” misspelling intended, or dusting off your red leather boots to help a friend in need, Team Gallagher is ready for a makeover to help make a difference. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In tonight’s episode, “Weirdo Gallagher Vortex,” Fiona and Irish Ford clash after she closes her business deal, Liam goes to public school, and Lip tries to protect Xan. Meanwhile, Ian tries out some new religions, Debbie experiments with a woman, and Frank continues to help Mo White with his campaign to make some cash. My top 5 moments from Shameless season 9 episode 3 are:

“We need more dick.”

During the episode, Debbie grows closer to her new friend and they bond over welding their dick creations to the cars of men outside a strip club. Debbie enjoys spending time with her new friend, but starts to question her own sexuality when she has a moment with her and makes out with her in the bathroom. Even though Ian tells Debbie that she is not gay, she can’t ignore these new feelings surfacing. Will Debbie explore these feelings further? Is this a new possible relationship for her?

“Stop trying to save the world and save yourself.”

After getting out of jail, Ian is having a difficult time adjusting, no longer wanting to embrace the “Gay Jesus” title. He tries to listen for “shim” or God, but is getting a busy signal. Frank tells Ian that he needs to stick to traditional religions in order to find his enlightenment and Ian decides to give it a try. After trying out Buddhism, Judaism, and Catholicism, Ian doesn’t find the answers he is looking for. He is focused so much on hearing the words of “shim” or God and he doesn’t possess much patience when looking for his own “enlightenment.” Later in the episode, Debbie sets Ian straight and tells him to “stop trying to save the world and save yourself.” Will Ian take her advice? We’ll have to stay tuned to find out, but I think it’s time for Ian to find a new calling. Maybe one of a lesser power.

“So now you want a relationship?”

Fiona is beyond excited to sign off on her new business deal with Max, but Irish Ford reveals his jealousy over the situation. Fiona is initially confused by his behavior especially since they don’t really have a label on their relationship and have been “hanging out.” Fiona’s dog, Rusty, makes a special guest appearance and keeps her company while she eats her cheeseburger, while Irish Ford eats at the table alone. After speaking with V, V reminds Fiona that “people get hurt when you leave your options open.” She further explains that she initially told Kev, “you’re my man, I’m your girl, and if you’re not happy with that…I’ll kill you in your sleep.” While I’m not sure that Fiona and Ford need to go to this extreme, perhaps it is time for them to take their relationship to an official level, especially since Ford seems to have gone above and beyond to get his “apology” right for Fiona. Will Fiona’s new business partner threaten her relationship with Ford? Ford has openly expressed not liking Max, but is there more to the story here?

“Bitch I’m not asking.”

Carl is continuing to change lives one dog at a time, but is still determined to get into West Point. He later discovers that V knows Congressman Ubberman, who used to be one of her former dominatrix clients. Carl asks V if she can help him at all since he needs his recommendation, but V hilariously explains that “S&M is not like riding a bike.” After going through some of her old clothes, she finds her whip and “Lenora” is back and better than ever. V shows off her dominatrix skills and gets Congressman Ubberman to agree to recommend Carl for West Point. Mission accomplished!

“They made a list of the rapiest bars in the South Side and the Alibi is number 1.”

During the episode, Kev and V discover that they were included on this list. While they are initially shocked, they begin to look around and notice all of the posters and art that glorify sex and objectify women. Kev is determined to make the bar less “rapey,” to bring back female customers and more importantly, because “rapey is wrong,” as V gently reminds him. Kev reminds everyone that they should not refer to women as “chicks” and should perhaps try out “vaginal enterprises.” V is not amused and he goes with “women” instead. Kev tries to make sure the television programming is friendly for women, drinks like “Sex on the Beach” will now just simply be “The Beach,” and he even creates consent forms as well to ensure maximum safety. Kev begins tracking his process and creates a chalk board sign on the back of the door that says, “Hours Since Last Rapey Talk.” Kev is excited to start off with 2, but quickly has to change this back to 0 after Mo White reveals the truth about his past and an underage girl. Kev is determined to make women feel safe in the bar and finally places his sign on the window, which says, “Certifide Vagina Safe,” complete with a drawing of what I can only assume is a vagina with boxing gloves. While spelling has never been Kev’s strong suit, he is definitely putting forth a lot of effort to make everyone feel safe at his bar. I guess it’s the thought that counts. Stay tuned!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” season 13 episode 3: “The Gang Beats Boggs: Ladies Reboot”

Happy Friday TV fans! After watching the FXX network’s It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia season 13 episode 3 last night, I realized that women really do need to stick together. Only I’m not so sure that this much alcohol, moon charts, and maximum gross outs should be involved. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch the latest episode yet. In last night’s episode, “The Gang Beats Boggs: Ladies Reboot,” Dee tries to do the “Boggs thing” once again, but she wants to make it even better. Naturally, she comes up with the idea of an all Ladies Reboot with the Waitress, Artemis, Mrs. Kelly, and Mrs. Mac. The Boggs competition doesn’t go exactly as planned and we quickly learn that some other characters have boarded the plane as well, threatening Dee’s chances at being crowned the winner. My top 5 moments from It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia season 13 episode 3 are:

“You already did this.”

Dee is very excited to be on an all female flight to a women’s march, only her guests quickly learn that they are actually on the flight to compete in the Wade Boggs challenge. Artemis reminds her that she already did this with the guys, but Dee hilariously explains that “it’s the same exact thing but it’s with women so it’s a new idea.” Artemis and the others are not as excited to participate and suggest that they use a woman athlete or celebrity for inspiration, but Dee is not buying it saying, “The Boggs thing just feels more fun.” “The Gang Beats Boggs” is one of my favorite episodes and I was instantly hooked as soon as I learned about the premise for this episode, but Dee definitely has big shoes to fill with her “Ladies Reboot.”

“In every reboot you need someone from the original to make a cameo.”

An excellent point actually, but Dee is not amused at all to see Frank on the plane. Frank took this opportunity to score some points with the ladies on board, but Dee finds his presence to be a distraction. To make matters worse, Dee receives a face time request on her phone from Charlie and Mac who ask her about doing the Boggs thing and make fun of her progress documented on her shirt so far. Dee is determined more than ever to prove that she can win the competition and make her Boggs reboot even more successful.

“How do I keep winding up with you people?”

When the beer supply is running low, Dee looks for the help of the “man servant” on board and we are greeted by an old friend: the waiter from Gugino’s. I was instantly amused by his presence and “The Gang Dines Out” is another one of my all time favorite episodes. Read more Ranking the top 5 episodes from “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” here. Like always, Dee does not remember who he is, even though she is responsible for tying his shoelaces together, causing him to trip and fall into a plate of spaghetti. Classic! Dee tries to tell him that they are doing “the Boggs thing,” but he doesn’t have the slightest idea about what she is talking about. Dee quickly learns that they do not have beer and that they will need to switch to Pink Wine for the remainder of the challenge. Even though the obstacles keep coming Dee’s way, she is determined to keep going.

“Watching a woman do math scares me.”

This is probably the moment on the show that made me laugh the hardest. Mrs. Kelly is absolutely hilarious combined with her partner in crime, Mrs. Mac, who is actually quite talkative on the flight since she ate a bunch of her Nicotine packs, actually taking her role as Commissioner very seriously. When Dee realizes that they need to switch to wine for the rest of the competition, she starts to calculate the conversion of the alcohol percentage and comes up with the number 29 to win. Dee has been in the lead, but the Waitress has been catching up to her very quickly. When asked what her secret it is, she says, “I’m an alcoholic.”

“You’re my rival. The only way to beat men is to compete against other women.”

Dee is determined to win the Boggs competition and initially recognizes her only true rival as the Waitress. She tries to keep the Waitress motivated, but the Waitress gets distracted after hearing about Dennis and once again deciding to have sex with Frank. Dee tries to get into first class and we are greeted by another old friend: Gail the Snail. Gail asks Dee if she lost her invitation, but Dee honestly responds by saying, “I didn’t invite you because you’re the worst.” Dee tries throwing salt on Gail, which is really the only effective way to get rid of her, but Gail reveals that she has been playing the game too and is currently beating Dee. Dee accepts the challenge, but no one saw Artemis coming, who decided to spike everyone’s magic tea, creating a “maximum gross out.” Dee is too sick to continue on the flight and is forced to get off at North Dakota with 28 written on her forehead. So close, but so far away. Mrs. Kelly and Mrs. Mac are the only ones to arrive in California, standing on the baseball mound not really knowing what to do next. While “The Gang Beats Boggs” is a classic episode for me, Dee really did try her best to keep up with the men and gave us some laugh out loud moments for sure. Stay tuned!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “American Horror Story: Apocalypse” season 8 episode 2: “What is this, the Hunger Games?”

Happy Thursday TV fans! After watching the FX network’s American Horror Story: Apocalypse season 8 episode 2 last night, we witnessed several Easter eggs from previous seasons, foreshadowing the return of some of our favorite characters. While we don’t know what to expect just yet, these glimpses and hints are not to be ignored. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch the latest episode yet. In last night’s episode, “The Morning After,” Mr. Langdon makes an announcement to the group and explains that he will be conducting a series of questions to find out who is worthy of “cooperating” and joining “The Sanctuary.” Meanwhile, Timothy and Emily discover Ms. Venable’s deceit and grow closer as a result, Mr. Gallant has a visitor at his door, and we get a fresh new ingredient for dinner. Anything should be better than Stu, right? My top 5 moments from American Horror Story: Apocalypse season 8 episode 2 are:

“I thought everything outside was dead.”

In the beginning of the episode, Timothy and Emily are horrified by the presence of snakes in Outpost 3. Ms. Mead is excited by a new protein for dinner, but everyone else is not so sure. After all, they have just been traumatized over possibly eating Stu in their stew. Sorry I can’t let that one go just yet. The snake soup does not look too appetizing, but the snakes resurrect and are alive when dinner is officially served. While this moment is horrifying, it also reminds us that this is considered a form of resurrection. We know that the snakes are not the only ones to come back to life in this new world. Who’s next? We’ll have to wait and see, but this absolutely screams “Coven.”

“I won’t sugar coat the situation.”

Mr. Langdon quickly introduces himself to the rest of the group and informs them that the rest of the Outposts have been overrun by some kind of “feral cannibals.” Mr. Langdon explains that The Cooperative had a fail-safe in place and that they have an outpost called “The Sanctuary,” which has security measures protecting it to ensure its survival along with the humans who reside in it. The group learns that Mr. Langdon has been sent to determine who is worthy of joining “The Sanctuary,” which will involve a series of questions. Mr. Gallant is the first one to “volunteer as tribute.” Insert “Hunger Games” joke here, which I thought seemed appropriate since Coco hilariously cried out, “what is this, the Hunger Games?” Mr. Langdon explains to Mr. Gallant that he will know if he is lying or trying to trick him. Does this mean that Mr. Langdon possesses some kind of supernatural powers and abilities? While we are not too sure of this yet, it definitely appears like we are being pointed in that direction.

“You’re a fighter. I like that about you.”

Later in the episode, Mr. Langdon speaks to Ms. Venable in her chambers and reminds her that “complete abstinence” was not part of the rules and that this could be determined punishable by death. It makes us wonder why Ms. Venable felt the need to enforce this rule so much. There clearly seems to be a common trend so far of “lust,” creeping into the walls of Outpost 3, which brings us back to Ryan Murphy connecting the seasons of AHS to the “Nine Circles of Hell” from Dante’s Inferno. You can read more on this theory here! Mr. Langdon recognizes Ms. Venable as a fighter and reminds her that “there’s no need for us to be adversaries.” He further explains that he wants to see the part of her that humiliates her the most, ordering for her to remove her dress. Ms. Venable finally shows us some real vulnerability here and hesitantly unzips the back of her dress, revealing some kind of deformity and scarring on her back. Ms. Venable asks if she has passed the test, but Mr. Langdon coldly replies, “No.” Before they can get any further, they are interrupted by Ms. Mead who requires Ms. Venable’s immediate attention.

“Is this phase 2 of the interview?”

When Mr. Gallant is questioned by Mr. Langdon, there is an underlying sexual tension throughout their conversation. Mr. Langdon asks Mr. Gallant to tell him about his anger and immediately links it to his grandmother, recognizing that Mr. Gallant has some untamed hatred brewing inside of him. Later on, there is a knock at Mr. Gallant’s door and he is greeted by an old friend of AHS: The Rubber Man. The man is dressed in black latex head to toe and Mr. Gallant’s grandmother discovers them having sex. Fans will remember that The Rubber Man is revealed to be Tate from AHS: Murder House (season one), also played by Evan Peters. This makes things beyond confusing, but it is possible that someone else has embraced the suit, but we will have to wait and find out. Mr. Gallant’s grandmother reports his behavior, looking out for her own survival and Mr. Gallant is whipped repeatedly by Ms. Mead. Later on, Mr. Langdon tells him that he has never been to his room and that his neediness and desperation disgust him. He harshly tells Mr. Gallant that he would not be with him if he was the last man on earth and they are pretty close to that very scenario. Mr. Gallant is very upset by this cruel rejection and to make matters worse, his own grandmother refuses to accept him as well. Later on, Mr. Gallant follows the Rubber Man and turns the tables on him, stabbing him for shaming him. Only he quickly realizes that he has stabbed his grandmother to death instead, now seeing her corpse before his eyes. Mr. Gallant is horrified by what he has done, just in desperate need for someone to love and accept him. The damage is done, but we’ll have to wait and see if there are consequences for his actions.

“What are we doing?”

During the episode, Timothy and Emily sneak into Mr. Langdon’s room and find his laptop. They are initially confused on how he can communicate with anyone, but assume it must be some type of satellite. They read through some of the emails and learn that Ms. Venable has been making up the rules as she goes, particularly about the mandatory abstinence. Timothy and Emily take things further with their blossoming relationship and it is implied that they do have sex. Ms. Mead barges into the bedroom when they are sleeping and takes them to be punished. Emily cries out to Ms. Venable that she knows the rules are not real, but they are still taken away. A gun is pulled on Timothy and he courageously fights back and gets a hold of the gun. Ms. Mead is shot and another shock is thrown our way. Ms. Mead takes a look at her wound and we see some kind of white liquid coming out of it, which is definitely not human. Is she a robot or something else? I’m not sure, but it looks like we are in for more and more twists and turns. Stay tuned!

P.S. fun fact: Did you notice “The Morning After” song changed over to a song featuring Stevie Nicks? Is it possible we will see her again along with some of our other favorites from Coven?

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “The Purge” season 1 episode 3: “Everybody has the Urge to Purge”

Happy Wednesday TV fans! After watching the USA network’s The Purge season 1 episode 3 last night, the voice over reminded us that “everyone has the urge to purge.” However, when you stand behind your beliefs in the midst of all of this chaos and destruction, the urge is replaced by strength. And “because you had the strength and the courage and fortitude to face your fears, all your dreams will come true.” While I’m not sure that this is necessarily true, it’s important to remember what matters most, even when we are faced with temptation all around us. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch the latest episode yet. In last night’s episode, “The Urge to Purge,” Penelope learns that she is up next to “step into the invisible,” but Miguel is not giving up on his quest to find her. Meanwhile, Jenna reveals another secret, Rick has a momentary lapse of judgment, and Alison tries to prove to Jane why she should be promoted above Mark. My top 5 moments from The Purge season 1 episode 3 are:

“I know you felt it.”

After Lila and Jenna continue kissing in secret, Lila stares at Jenna with loving eyes and tells her, “I’m sorry but I had to.” She reminds Jenna that she knows she felt it, which seems to be spot on, as Jenna clearly wears her heart on her sleeve and has some kind of feelings swirling around for Lila. However, Jenna reveals another secret and tells Lila that she is pregnant. Lila congratulates her, but doesn’t seem ready to give up just yet. Will more secrets continue to unravel between Lila, Jenna, and Rick? We’ll have to stay tuned, but it appears that Purge Night is revealing more than just the “urge to purge.”

“It is your turn to walk through that door and give.”

During the episode, Penelope and the other cult members on the bus are still upset by Melissa’s meltdown when it was her turn. The good leader turns to Penelope to inspire the others. Penelope explains “That is our gift. Tonight we give so that tomorrow the world will be a better place.” Her words seem true enough and the rest of the bus begin chanting with her, “we walk arm and arm toward peace and love for united we can conquer all.” We also flashback to Penelope and Miguel’s past and see them as children, building a pillow fort with their father. We learn that this was right before “The First Purge,” and their parents were approached with money to merely stay at home, even though they said they had no interest in purging themselves. Penelope soon learns that it is her time to “step into the invisible,” and she tries to remain strong and says, “I hope I make my family proud too.” While Penelope is still misguided, she has been trying to fill the void from her parent’s death for quite some time, searching for a place to belong. While Miguel channeled his loss by joining the Marines and helping others, Penelope seems to have had a much more difficult time adjusting.

“Let’s celebrate!”

During the party, Rick is called in to discuss final negotiations and Jenna is asked to come join them as well. Even though Jenna is the creative part of the team, she does an excellent job explaining the purpose of their project and even talks about the importance of giving the extra profit back to the poor, trying to make a difference with those less fortunate. After a deal is made, their new partner, Mr. Stanton, suggests that they “celebrate.” He brings in a former employee who betrayed him who is gagged and tied up. Rick and Jenna look at the man in horror, realizing what they have just gotten themselves into. Mr. Stanton offers his guests the chance to purge and Rick initially takes the gun from him. Before anyone can pull the trigger, Jenna quickly explains, “We don’t do this.” Mr. Stanton says he understands and shoots the man right in front of them. Jenna later tells Rick that she wants out, but Rick reminds her that this is a deal of a lifetime. Jenna asks Rick if he was going to really pull the trigger and he says no, but it seems like there was definitely a moment of weakness there. Is there darkness in Rick waiting to be released? Rick tells Jenna, “we can’t change the purge but we can change our lives,” but at what cost?

“So do you notify HR about my promotion or is that on me?”

During the episode, Jane continues to have second thoughts about hiring a proxy to take out her boss, David. Jane announces that they closed the deal, but still remains distracted. The group wants to celebrate after closing the deal, but Jane reminds them not to do anything too crazy since it is Purge Night and all. Later on, Mark approaches Jane and thanks her for being such a great mentor to him. He explains that he understands if she will be choosing Alison for the promotion above him, but is ready to continue to work hard until it is his turn. Mark’s turn will never come about; however, as Jane soon realizes that Alison and Mark left the secure floor. To Jane’s horror, she walks in on Alison brutally stabbing Mark with a pair of scissors. While Jane is in shock, asking Alison what she has done, Alison stares at her mechanically and brushes the blood off of her, asking about her promotion and who will be informing HR. Alison eliminated the competition with no remorse or guilt, tapping into her own “urge to purge.” After witnessing this, it’s safe to say that Jane will probably try to call her proxy off, but we know that there will definitely be consequences to this. Is Jane ready to face them?

“He’s persistent. That’s for sure.”

Miguel continues to try and get “Pete the Cop” to tell him where the bus is. He is initially turned down, but Pete sees potential in Miguel. Miguel offers him his car in exchange for the information and Pete is absolutely impressed by Miguel’s 1971 Chevelle SS and says, “This car has balls.” Pete agrees to help Miguel and shows him where the bus is going and even sends two men in a van to get him closer to the location. The men in the van explain that they are documenting the purge, trying to make a difference, but Miguel seems unconvinced. Miguel is still clearly impacted by the death of his parents and we flash back to the past again. Miguel’s father was killed when he tried to defend his home, but reminded Miguel to “protect her always,” meaning Penelope. Miguel and Penelope were told to hide in the closet by their mother and they witnessed her killed right before their eyes. Miguel says that his sister is all he has left in the world, as he tries to honor his promise to his father even now. Miguel crosses paths with “The Nuns” who eerily point in the direction of the bus when confronted by Miguel. When Miguel gets to the bus, he learns that he just missed Penelope and now has to find “The Nuns” before they turn Penelope into some kind of martyr to further their twisted agenda. Miguel’s journey is far from over, but I am rooting for him all the way. Stay tuned!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Fear the Walking Dead” season 4 episode 14: “I Just Need Something To Be Good”

Happy Monday TV fans! After watching AMC’s Fear the Walking Dead season 4 episode 14, Wendell reminded us that “bad shit happens when you try to help people,” but that doesn’t mean that you need to give up on others even if they have given up on you. While we can understand the actions and motives of others, it takes true strength and courage to be able to continue to help, especially when we know that others may not do the same in return. So do we become like everyone else or do we continue to do good deeds in the world even if there is no one left to appreciate it? Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch the latest episode yet. In last night’s episode, “MM 54,” we learn that the mysterious lady villain is named Martha and we witness how she started down her dark path of destruction. Meanwhile, Morgan tries to protect the group, Jim kills his first walker, and Alicia tries to keep her promise to Charlie. My top 5 moments from Fear the Walking Dead season 4 episode 14 are:

“I don’t help and neither do you.”

In the beginning of the episode, we are at mile marker 54 and witness the lady villain, Martha, in a car with her husband. Her husband has been injured severely and is losing a lot of blood, but Martha tries to stay positive and frantically waves at cars passing them by. “Someone will help us. Someone will come.” Only the reality of her situation sets in all too quickly, as no one bothers to stop and help her. Martha encounters a walker and takes it out and watches her husband die. She eliminates the threat when he turns and buries his body. In a heartbreaking moment, Martha lies down next to the fresh grave, feeling helpless and weak. We also witness her pacing back and forth and talking to herself as well, as she encounters an emotional or psychotic break. Later on, we see one of the trucks stop by the road to leave a box and Martha viciously kills the woman. She continues on her journey and takes out many of the volunteers, trying to get closer and closer to “polar bear,” the man who started it all. We also finally witness how Martha intercepted Morgan’s radio call when she hears him at the truck stop and initially thinks he could be the infamous “polar bear.” While we witness the creation of a villain before our very eyes, it is truly heartbreaking to see that Martha was once a good and loving person. Is it too late for her to be redeemed, however?

“I didn’t agree with their code of conduct.”

Morgan and the others seek out shelter at a nearby hospital after Martha opens fire on their truck. The truck explodes and there is a large group of walkers headed their way, leaving not much room for error. June wants to ensure that those who are hurt are all right and Wendell is down a wheelchair as well. Luckily, they are able to catch their breath for a little while and Wendell gets a new set of wheels. During this time, we learn more about Wendell and Sarah’s past. Wendell reveals that he saw a car coming and pushed someone out of the way to save them. Even though he had a hard life ahead of him, Wendell thought it was his purpose to help other people. When he tried to join the Marines, the recruiter laughed him out of the office, refusing to even take his application. Sarah revealed to Al that she was in the Marines, but she left not on the best of terms. We later learn that Sarah left because of what they did to her brother, Wendell. While Al does not have her camera with her, the stories of others are still important to share, as we get to know Sarah and Wendell a little bit better. While they initially seemed only selfish, we now understand more about them and realize that they are good people deep down. They may be flawed and confused, but they are slowly coming around to doing the right thing.

“She’ll find a way up here.”

Morgan is nervous about staying in the hospital for too long and before he knows it, the walkers get in and all hell breaks loose. Morgan quickly makes the decision for everyone to head upstairs, but the stairs are blocked on several entrances, filled with the dead. Sarah and Al make their way up to the generator to get the elevator started, which is their only hope at this point. Al makes the courageous decision to go alone and tells Sarah to get back to her brother, proving once again that she is a hero in the making. Al gets the elevator started in just the nick of time and everyone makes it to the roof, but Al is left behind. While they cannot get through to her on the radio, Luciana says, “She’s smart. She’s resourceful. She’ll find a way up here.” Al has spent so much time hiding behind her camera and the stories of others and she is now creating a story of her very own, getting very much involved and putting her life on the line to save others. Let’s hope that she will find a way out of there safely.

“He asked for my help. To save him.”

When the walkers break in, Jim gets his first real encounter with one and begs Morgan to help him. Only Morgan is a little busy fending off several at that point and tells Jim to hold on. Jim is pinned to the floor and manages to finally kill one, realizing now how difficult this truly is. Jim has survived all this time by avoiding situations like this and even contemplated running ahead of the group to safety, but ultimately had a change of heart and stayed with everyone. However, Jim has been very quick to place the blame on Morgan whenever things don’t go their way. When they get on the rooftop, June takes a look at his cut and discovers a bite mark on Jim. Jim is beyond devastated and says, “I have beer to make,” refusing to accept his fate. June explains that there is nothing she can do and is not sure how much time he has left. I have to admit that I am sad to see Jim be on his way out so quickly. I feel like there is still so much more potential for his character, but perhaps he will finally get to do something truly heroic and courageous to give his final moments a sense of purpose. While making beer is clearly something he is passionate about, I feel like Jim still has a lot left in him to discover. Let’s just hope he can realize it before he’s gone for good. Morgan clearly feels guilty about Jim and says to June, “He asked for my help. To save him.” June reminds him that “You did. As long as you could.” June asks him what’s next and if he can get them out of here. Morgan initially says that he can’t, but June tells him that he will, still believing in Morgan.

“I just need something to be good.”

During the episode, we see Alicia and Charlie, who make their way to the truck that Morgan was on. Alicia sees all of the destruction and tells Charlie that they could be in any direction. As they get further and further away, passing mile markers 103 and 108, Charlie asks where they are going and Alicia informs her that she is taking her to the beach, desperately trying to keep her promise to her. Alicia explains that “we only have right now and who knows how long we’ll have that. It’s one thing I know I can do.” This moment is important for Alicia because she is trying so hard to do something good to keep the memory of her mother alive, clinging to any glimmer of hope she can find. Charlie tries to tell Alicia that they should go back to help their friends. While Alicia clearly wants to help Morgan and the others, she recognizes the uncertainty of their well-being. Alicia can’t handle anything uncertain right now, as she needs to be able to deliver something good to help Charlie. Alicia and Charlie soon come across water and find a place that was not on the map. Charlie exclaims that it is a beach and they find John Dorie’s black hat in the water. Charlie tells Alicia to look and she exclaims, “Holy shit!” While we don’t know what she sees, it’s safe to say that they may have just found John and Victor. Perhaps this is a sign that will remind Alicia that it’s all right to take chances to help those in need. While Alicia may never completely heal, she is starting to mend her broken soul and being reunited with Victor may be enough to restore her faith again. Stay tuned!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Shameless” season 9 episode 2: “I’m going to eat every one of your goddamn bread sticks!”

Happy Sunday TV fans! After watching Showtime’s Shameless season 9 episode 2, I brushed up on my vocabulary and used “artisanal” in a sentence. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In tonight’s episode, “Mo White!” Fiona is looking to invest in commercial property and enlists the help of her new intern, Liam, to close the deal. Meanwhile, Ian is looking to return his get out of jail free card, Frank gets involved in politics, and Debbie comes up with a creative new slogan to get her point across about equal pay for women. My top 5 moments from Shameless season 9 episode 2 are:

“I don’t eat pie. Now you do.”

During the episode, Lip is preoccupied by Xan’s actions, but is stunned when someone asks him to be his sponsor at his AA meeting. Initially Lip says he has to think about it and explains that “Gallaghers don’t sponsor. They get sponsored.” At the end of the episode, Lip has a change of heart and offers to sponsor the young man in need, recognizing that it is time to give back. He tells him that they can get pie after the meeting and talk, but it looks like his new sponsee is not going to get a choice on the menu. While Lip continues to grow closer to Xan, this new sponsor/sponsee relationship could be something truly significant for him and it’s absolutely a step in the right direction for Lip.

“I am a proud welder with a vagina.”

After learning that she is making less than her male co-workers, Debbie continues her research on the subject and is shocked by her findings. Debbie takes baby Franny with her to different construction sites and puts her megaphone skills to good use, trying to recruit other female employees to jump on board and fight the good fight. Debbie’s slogan is definitely catchy, as she calls out, “I am a proud welder with a vagina!” To Debbie’s disappointment, she doesn’t run into any female workers to recruit, but is surprised when someone pays her a visit at her home later on in the episode. Debbie discovers that an employee she thought was a male is in fact a female and has been disguising herself at work. Debbie doesn’t want to be rude, but does say, “You really look like a dude,” but it seems like this new potential friend doesn’t mind her brutal honesty. To the shock of Debbie, she asks her out for a drink and tells her it’s a date. I guess her speech was more inspiring than she realized.

“You’re both named Amy now.”

Kev and V are excited to explore preschool options for their energetic daughters and are absolutely impressed with the first place they see, which includes bunnies for all and princess costumes galore. Kev even says, “This is where I want to go when I die.” Unfortunately when they get to the paperwork, Kev is stunned by the number he sees and hilariously asks, “Is that a year in the future?” Kev and V quickly learn that tuition for a month is triple the amount of their mortgage payments. They begin researching some more “budget friendly” options, which consist of an “imagination area” in a back alley. Finally, they come across a suitable option at a Catholic preschool, but learn that there is only one spot available. Kev and V have a sit down with their daughters and explain that they will be wearing the same outfits and can never be in the same place at the same time. Kev hilariously says, “You’re both named Amy now. Jemma doesn’t exist anymore.” The two girls nod in compliance, but it will be interesting to see how this unfolds since they don’t really follow directions too well. Either way, Kev and V love Amy and “fake Amy” and are excited to enroll them into preschool.

“I like to cut things and watch them bleed.”

Carl is determined to get into West Point, but realizes that this will not be as easy as he initially anticipated. He learns that he needs to complete community service and that his time served in juvy does not count. When asked about his special skills, Carl enthusiastically explains that he has a “steady hand with a knife” and that he likes to “cut things and watch them bleed.” The recruiter surprisingly has a recommendation for him and sends Carl to “Soothing Horizon.” When Carl arrives, he learns that he will be putting dogs to sleep and is shocked to see the “gas chamber” van option the retired vet has in place. When he meets one of the service dogs, Carl is not able to go through with this and decides to take all of the dogs home with him. He tells the dogs that “the Gallagher basement beats the murder van” and I absolutely agree, as I was not sure I could watch Carl go through with this as a dog lover and owner myself. Carl makes all of the dogs feel at home and when one dies naturally, he even goes all out to provide them with a traditional military funeral, but perhaps he should wait until everyone wakes up, as he decides to have this performed at 5am outside the Gallagher home.

“Where are we going? To take what’s ours.”

During the episode, Fiona expresses an interest in investing in commercial real estate. Irish Ford cautions her against this, but Fiona is determined to prove that she can excel here. Fiona recruits the help of Liam who was expelled from school because of Frank’s actions. “The sins of the father” and all that. Liam shows off his own skills and helps Fiona quite a bit, proving to be an excellent intern with helpful information. Liam helps Fiona negotiate over properties and she even works in some flashy lingo as well to show that she is a “savvy” business woman. After being shown several properties, Fiona realizes that she wants to partner in on “Sunset Brook,” which is the new building for senior care in her neighborhood. Fiona explains that she knows the neighborhood and the people here and that she would make an excellent partner and investor, but is initially turned down and obnoxiously hit on. Fiona does some research at home and finds out that there are still partner spots available and crashes the investor’s dinner to prove that she means business. Fiona doesn’t back down and tells him that she has 50K, or make that 100K, to invest. She stands in front of the entire table and threatens that she will stay there and “eat every one of your goddamn bread sticks.” Fiona closes the deal and is in business and I have to say that I absolutely love the partnership between her and Liam. After all, they crushed it! Now let’s hope that Liam can enroll in another school without an issue. Stay tuned!

I hope you enjoyed the list and feel free to post your own thoughts on Shameless below in the comments section. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

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