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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Riverdale” season 2 episode 17: The Wait is Over!

Happy Thursday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Riverdale season 2 episode 17 last night, we learned that new alliances have been formed, which bring together former enemies and divide other families even further than Shakespeare could have thought even possible. While the line between blood and loyalty has blurred almost into non-existence for some, others have put aside their selfish needs to do what is right for everyone. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Chapter Thirty: The Noose Tightens,” the car in Swedlow Swamp resurfaces, causing new enemies to come to town and pushing Alice to the breaking point. Meanwhile, Betty wants a serpent tattoo, Archie continues to act first and think later, and Veronica and Toni team up to rescue Cheryl from the “Sisters of Quiet Mercy.” My top 5 moments from Riverdale season 2 episode 17 are:

“No need to become the Montagues and Capulets just yet.”

It’s all out in the open now that Fred Andrews is running for mayor against Hermione Lodge and it’s about time someone took a stand to protect the town of Riverdale. When the Andrews family comes face to face with the Lodge family, you can cut the tension with way more than a knife. Veronica and Archie immediately detect that this is only going to get worse and Veronica tries to make light of it with some Shakespeare humor. However, we all know that Romeo and Juliet was a tragedy and that the young lovers are the ones who get caught up in the cross fire. Can the same be said for team Varchie?

Nothing stays hidden for long.

Alice is shocked to learn that the car belonging to the man Chic killed, Dwayne, has re-surfaced in Swedlow Swamp. Alice sits down with FP, Jughead, and Betty to come up with a plan and FP reminds them of the importance of laying low and acting normal in the meantime. However, Betty even admits that “normal is investigating when the world says they shouldn’t.” Our favorite detective team, Bughead enlists the help of Kevin to get more information and is shocked to learn that the stolen car has been claimed by the owner. Chic involves himself further than he should and contacts Darla who is the ex-girlfriend of Dwayne. As if right on cue, Darla shows up at the Cooper house and tries to blackmail them for $10,000. Alice is more than happy to give her the money and wipe her hands clean of this whole mess, but the drama isn’t over just yet.

“Who are you Archie?”

An excellent question from his mother and Archie should really take some time and look in the mirror to figure it out. Archie continues to make the wrong decisions and is losing his temper more and more. Archie even threatens some of Mr. Lodge’s criminal business associates without blinking an eye, which even has Mr. Lodge reminding him that he shouldn’t pick a fight he can’t finish. After the Lodge family discovers that “Agent Adams” has double crossed them, they are not sure what the long term plan is. The Lodge family is currently in danger, but Archie will stop at nothing to protect him. Rather than show up to support his father announcing his intent to run for Mayor, Archie sets the “Dark Circle” loose on their enemies, which leads to him getting a thank you car from Mr. Lodge. Archie is creating an even bigger divide between him and his family without realizing it, which has us wondering, is all of this really worth losing your soul over? A Faustian deal comes to mind, especially when we can easily imagine Mr. Lodge as the devil, signing contracts in blood. Will Archie be able to come back from this? Will his family be able to forgive him?

Alice makes the right decision.

When Betty goes to retrieve the $10,000 from the bank, the man who was Chic’s “manager” shows up as well and it’s clear that the Cooper family is in a lot of trouble again because of Chic. Luckily, the Serpent gang shows up as back-up to help them. Darla and the manager leave for now with the cash, but it’s still very dangerous that they know more than they should. After all, secrets never stay buried for long in Riverdale. Alice is beyond grateful and makes an announcement to the Serpents that she is done attacking the South Side. She makes the difficult decision to ask her son, Chic to leave since he has put her family in danger twice now and then shows up later on FP’s doorstep. Are Alice and FP back together? Will Chic really stay away?

Toni rescues Cheryl.

Fans were more than disappointed after the interrupted first kiss between Choni, but fear not, love is still blooming in the air. Toni enlists the help of Veronica and Josie to help find Cheryl, as she knows that there is no way that she is being held in a boarding school, especially since her social media account has been dead silent. The girls go and confront Mrs. Blossom who is armed and ready. She tells them that Cheryl is mentally ill and even shows Josie the picture that Cheryl sketched not too long ago of the two of them, revealing that Cheryl was the one who was threatening and stalking her. Josie is out, but Veronica and Toni are not about to completely abandon their friend. Nana Rose makes the right call and tries to help Toni find Cheryl but is rudely interrupted by Uncle Claudius. They then learn from Kevin that the “Sisters of Quiet Mercy” practice gay conversion therapy and that there is a secret tunnel that can lead them to Cheryl. Toni and Veronica put on their fantastic spy-like outfits which have just the right amount of flair and break in. Cheryl is stunned when she sees Toni and the two share a swoon-worthy kiss in front of the film screen. The cheers for Choni should be deafening as this kiss was well worth the wait. Veronica and Toni successfully rescue Cheryl who is surprisingly not broken from this ordeal. Rather, she says that “revenge is a dish best served cold,” and informs Kevin that she is ready to take on the lead of the school play, which is none other than Carrie White from Stephen King’s classic. While I’m sure that Cheryl can pull off anything, including being covered in pig’s blood, her family better watch out for sure since Cheryl is no stranger to making things in her way burn to the ground. Stay tuned! New episodes return on April 18^th!

I hope you enjoyed the list and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Riverdale below. Happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “The Mick” season 2 episode 19: “The Dance”

Happy Wednesday! After watching Fox’s The Mick season 2 episode 19 last night, I think we have all learned a valuable lesson that “lying is complicated,” but we should never keep things from family. Well…unless it involves stealing evidence from a police car or participating in Amateur night at a strip club. Everything else is clearly off limits, however. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “The Dance,” Mickey is shocked when she finds out that Ben has been lying to her. Meanwhile, Chip begins knocking out his competition so that he can become the “Formal Prince,” Sabrina asks Jimmy to teach her how to dance and Alba learns how to effectively use the word, “proverbial.” My top 5 moments from The Mick season 2 episode 19 are:

Mickey refuses to respect the authority of the police.

While Mickey is waiting in the principal’s office, a police officer walks in with a backpack full of evidence. She tells the principal that he better be a stripper, but he quickly explains that he is there for another student matter. Ben is very excited to meet the police officer, however; and even asks Mickey if he can go in his car to play with the siren. Mickey allows it but reminds him that he’ll be getting “bacon grease all over his hands” in the process. After Mickey leaves the school, it seems like she may have had a change of heart when she tells the police offer that she’s “got something for him.” Only it’s a Granny Smith apple to put in his mouth and she tells him she’ll be back in a while to flip him over.

“Proverbial.”

Mickey is beyond upset when she discovers that Ben has been lying to her and she confides in Alba about it. She begins explaining the situation and comparing it to “proverbial coke” and Alba thinks that she literally has coke with her and asks if proverbial means that it’s “primo.” She later tries to work the word into her vocabulary when they bake Ben a cake and she tells him that it is “proverbial.”

Chip wants to be crowned the “Formal Prince” at the school dance.

Chip reveals his master plan that he is picking off his competition one by one so that no one will be left in the running to take the crown away from him. While it’s clear that his priorities may be slightly skewed, one can only admire how far Chip is willing to go. He explains that winning the crown will lead to him ending up with his crush, Madison and that “she’ll be trapped with him all night.” Mickey says, “Don’t say trapped,” and Chip seamlessly changes it up by saying that she “won’t be able to escape.” Chip is clearly working on losing that creepy vibe for sure and even seems to make a friend in the process after screeching like a girl when he gets hit by a ball. When he tells Emily about his plan, she takes his advice with the princess race and they ultimately are crowned prince and princess. Another one of Chip’s plans back-fired, but at least he gets a crown for all of his trouble.

Jimmy teaches Sabrina how to dance.

Mickey walks in on Sabrina’s attempt to dance in front of the mirror and is beyond amused. After taking a break from laughing so hard, she explains that Jimmy’s mom was a choreographer for the Ice Capades and that he can really help her learn to dance if it’s that important to her. Sabrina takes her advice and seeks out Jimmy’s help. Before saying yes, Jimmy says, “Let’s talk facts…why?” Sabrina finally caves in and explains that she wants to do something that no one sees coming and take the power back. Jimmy discreetly hands Sabrina a piece of napkin with a location and a time written on it and warns her not to be late. After making her wait outside for half the day to test her commitment, he is ready to get to work and tells her, “I guess we better stop bitching and start dancing.” They begin intense training sessions that actually seem to be working. Jimmy explains that the key is to “bring her soul to the surface” and to turn “embers” into a “brush fire.” Well it seems like the internal fire is blazing because pretty soon Sabrina is twirling and shimmying like a pro and even learns how to work a chair into her routine if necessary. Jimmy feels that he has made a difference but quickly realizes that Sabrina learned how to dance to go to Amateur Night at a strip club. Jimmy rushes in to prevent her from making a huge mistake and even punches the manager, Chip’s real father, in the process to be heroic. Once he hears that the grand prize is $2500, Jimmy quickly changes his tune and Sabrina splits the cash with him to thank him. It looks like the only thing left to do is to lie to Mickey and have some ice cream to celebrate. Only the ice cream part is canceled when Jimmy can’t get his car to start.

“Lying is complicated.”

After Mickey finds the stolen golden apple in Ben’s room, she realizes that he has lied to her and she is beyond upset. She tries to rationalize that there must be some explanation and decides to try and give Ben the chance to come clean. After he fails several tests, Mickey and Alba step it up a notch when they burst into Ben’s room and tell him that the cops are on their way to arrest him and bring him to a jail in Mexico. Ben screams out in horror, “Please don’t make me go I don’t want to be Mexican!” Mickey and Alba reveal that this was all a trick to get him to tell the truth. Ben tells him about everything he has done wrong that day and it seems like he has learned a valuable lesson about lying. However, when he shows Mickey that he stole the backpack out of the police car which has evidence and a loaded gun, Mickey throws this advice out the window and screams, “I said lie!” Mickey and Alba panic about what to do next and Mickey shoots herself in the leg accidentally causing an even bigger moment of mayhem. It doesn’t seem like the situation can get any worse until Chip accidentally takes the stolen bag to the dance. Mickey goes after him and is not about to turn away empty handed. She even tackles Chip to the floor and bites his ankle so that he will let go of the bag. When the principal shows up to find out what all of the fuss is about, Ben saves the day and comes clean by giving him back the golden apple and telling him that he kept the truth from everyone. Ben’s confession proves to the principal that he is trying to be good and make amends. At the end of the day, Mickey explains that they shouldn’t hide anything from each other. However, then each family member proceeds to lie to one another at the kitchen table about what they did the night before. After all, “lying is complicated.”

I hope you enjoyed the list and feel free to post your own thoughts and comments on The Mick below. Happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

@TV_Fanatic_Girl

Ranking the top 5 moments from “The Mick” season 2 episode 18: “The Car”

Happy Wednesday! After watching Fox’s The Mick season 2 episode 18 last night, I think it’s important to be able to use your street smarts and common sense if you are in a jam that you didn’t expect. Whether you turn it into a game of football or even fishing, it’s sometimes necessary to think outside the box and use your head…literally in Mickey’s case, rather than wait for someone else to save the day. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “The Car” Mickey has had it with everyone being more involved with the internet than the real world and is determined to prove that a real life experience is much more rewarding. Meanwhile, Jimmy buys a used cop car and meets a new friend from the future, Chip tries to embrace the false online persona he created to get closer to Sabrina’s friend, and Alba turns the tables on them out of boredom and love for the drama. My top 5 moments from The Mick season 2 episode 18 are:

Mickey doesn’t like the internet.

In the beginning of the episode, Mickey is beyond frustrated when all of the kids are paying more attention to their phones than what is going on around them. Mickey explains that she prefers the real world and “God forbid we have a human interaction.” The kids mindlessly nod to her, clearly not paying any attention. Mickey says, “Put your phones down. Have an experience!” When these motivational words don’t really make a dent, she is determined to go out and have an experience of her own. She takes Ben along for the ride as well, hoping to change the mind of at least one kid.

Jimmy’s adventure.

Jimmy makes the impulsive decision to purchase a used cop car and it seems like he is living the dream, riding through the countryside with Mickey by his side and Ben locked in the back. Mickey is not as thrilled, especially with all of the bullet holes decorating the windshields, but Jimmy insists that the car is built like a tank. After he tries to convince her to take it for a ride herself, they go to switch seats and end up locking themselves out of the car with poor Ben in the back seat. Trying not to panic, Mickey comes up with ways to get inside without alarming Ben, which include all sorts of smashing. Jimmy tries to explain that they will be better off with a hanger and Mickey calmly asks, “It’s built like a tank but you can get into it with a coat hanger?” Jimmy decides to go into town to fix the problem and save the day but becomes exhausted from the heat. A stranger named Gary picks him up and Jimmy wakes up not knowing where he is, but completely fascinated with the smart car he is in. At the end of the night, Jimmy says “thanks for the ride Morpheus. Good luck in the future.” Too bad he couldn’t predict that he would arrive hours too late after Mickey and Ben had already “saved the day.”

Chip pretends to be a fake online persona to get closer to Sabrina’s friend.

Sabrina seems thrilled to meet up with this guy she has been talking to online named Marcus, who is a tattoo artist. Mickey is baffled by her lack of good judgment on this and asks, “are you sure he’s not a sick new murderer coming over to turn your skin into a cape?” Sabrina doesn’t heed her warning, and Mickey gives up and tells her to have fun getting “chopped to bits by some nerd pervert.” Chip later reveals to Alba that he is the one who created the online persona, Marcus in an effort to get closer to Sabrina’s friend, Holly. His back story is beyond detailed and he even plans out his death from aids to explain his disappearance when the time calls for it. “Creepy,” as Alba pointed out.

“It was hot. I was bored. I like drama.”

After learning about Chip’s fake online persona, Alba sees an opportunity in front of her that she just can’t ignore. She tells Chip to give her $200 and she will help him with his plan so that he can “get the girl and get away clean.” Chip takes the bait, not realizing that Alba has also approached Sabrina. Sabrina explains that she knows the online persona is Chip and Alba explains that she will help her with her own plan to embarrass him in front of her friend, Holly if she pays her $200. Alba is now successfully working both sides, carefully planning each detail with care. Sabrina invites her friend, Holly over and Chip is chatting away with her when the doorbell rings. In walks Marcus, who fits the online persona description to a T. Chip is beyond confused and Alba explains that she hired a prostitute she found online to pretend to be Marcus. Once everything is out in the open, Sabrina and Chip realize that they were both played by Alba and ask her why she did this. She gives the perfect answer too when she merely explains that “it was hot. I was bored. I like drama.” Go Alba!

Mickey saves the day…repeatedly.

After Ben gets locked in the cop car and Jimmy runs into town, Mickey realizes that it is up to her to save the day. Her plan backfires, however; when she tries to smash a rock against the trunk of the car, which bounces back and hits her right in the face. Even though her face is now gushing with blood, Mickey doesn’t give up here. She begins smashing a piece of wood against the car repeatedly, screaming in complete frustration. When this doesn’t work, she collapses to the ground and begins smacking her head against the trunk, which causes it to pop open. It seems like everything is going to work out just fine, until the trunk closes and traps Mickey inside. Mickey then rips through the back seat to get to Ben, but gets stuck in the process. After a failed attempt to pull her out of there, she explains to Ben that they will need to play a new game which involves fishing. Only the fishing rod is from her bra wire that Ben will need to help her retrieve with his eyes closed. Ben is able to successfully use the wire to push the car into a different gear, only the car now begins to roll backwards to Mickey’s horror. Mickey tries to calmly ask Ben to tell her what he sees and she panics when he says a pond. Luckily, they are both OK and Mickey shouts in victory, “I saved us again!” When asked how the real world was, Mickey refuses to admit that her real life experience did not turn out the way she originally planned.

I hope you enjoyed the list and feel free to post your own thoughts and comments on The Mick below. Happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

@TV_Fanatic_Girl

Ranking the top 5 moments from “Once Upon a Time” season 7 episode 13: “Operation Hyacinth”

After watching ABC’s Once Upon a Time season 7 episode 13 last night, it’s true that love can be blind in more ways than one. In an effort to help others and find the killer, “Nook” ignores the very person who needs his help the most…his daughter. While it’s clear that “Nook” will need to follow his heart to get to the truth, perhaps he needs to open his eyes as well to the girl who has been practically pleading with him for help. But will it be too late once he figures it out? Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Knightfall,” we learn more about Alice growing up locked in the tower and sympathize with Nook’s desire to help her, which even causes him to turn to one of his greatest enemies to do so. Meanwhile, Ivy/Drizella tries to pick up the pieces and truly change for the better, Henry leans on Regina’s shoulder for some guidance, and Lucy finally goes to see the one person who can help her save her father. My top 5 moments from Once Upon a Time season 7 episode 13 are:

“The calm before the storm.”

In the beginning of the episode, we learn more about Alice’s childhood and get a glimpse into her loving relationship with her father, “Nook.” Mother Gothel’s curse prevents Alice from leaving the tower, but “Nook” is not about to give up without trying. We learn that Alice is the one who created his beloved painting and they exchange their chess pieces before “Nook” goes off to find a way to save her. “Nook” refers to his daughter as “my little rook” and tells her that she is “the bravest girl he knows.” One cannot help but sympathize with “Nook,” who wants nothing more than to free his daughter from this magical prison. As a result, he turns to one of his greatest enemies, Rumpel and is ready to “make a deal.” While we know that we cannot trust the outcomes of Rumpel’s deals, “Nook” has no other choice but to try and see it through, not knowing where else to turn.

“I think it’s time we had a little talk.”

In present time, Nook/Rogers and Rumpel are trying to figure out who the killer is and what he or she wants with these witches before someone else is harmed. Mother Gothel/Eloise shows up with beyond perfect timing and is willing to help them as long as she can talk to Nook/Rogers alone. Rumpel begrudgingly agrees but is never too far away, as he has the camera working at all times to ensure he doesn’t miss anything. While it’s clear that Mother Gothel/Eloise cannot be trusted, she seems very much invested in trying to get Nook/Rogers to realize who he is. But what does she get out of this in return? While we don’t know her true intentions just yet, she is playing the part for now and seems somewhat willing to help them stop the killer.

“You will fail her again and again.”

After striking up a deal with Rumpel, “Nook” learns that he needs to retrieve “Maui’s Fish Hook,” bringing the Moana story-line into the mix. “Nook” quickly learns that another pirate possesses the magical weapon, Captain Ahab who is from Melville’s classic tale, Moby Dick. Captain Ahab clearly doesn’t seem willing to part with the weapon and “Nook” warns that “it’s a dangerous thing to call me old man.” After gambling to win the magical object, Captain Ahab is not about to leave without getting to the bottom of this. He follows “Nook” and realizes that he had no intention of killing Rumpel aka “The Dark One.” Nook’s pride gets in his way as the two participate in a pistol duel that determines “Nook” to be the winner but not without a consequence in the process. Mother Gothel anticipated that Nook’s pride would get in the way of his true mission and poisoned the bullet he was struck by, which created the magical curse that causes him great pain whenever Alice is near. “Nook” doesn’t want to believe that he will “fail her again and again” as Mother Gothel suggests, but in present day, he is currently failing to see the cries of help from Tilly. What is it going to take to wake “Nook” up so he can help his daughter in present time? Will his pride continue to get in the way? It seems like Mother Gothel is banking on this, but “Nook” still has time to follow his heart and put his pride aside to help Tilly.

“I think you could be the hero I need.”

After her mother, Victoria’s death, Ivy/Drizella is left alone to pick up the pieces. Henry goes to visit her when she is cleaning out her mother’s office and Ivy/Drizella tries to make romantic advances toward him to deal with her grief. Henry gently turns her down, but offers to still help her. Ivy really is a “wounded bird” at this point in time, not knowing what to do with her life. She finally realizes that her mother loved her all along and Henry suggests that she now try to make connections and amends with the rest of her family, which seems like a good starting point. After having a heart-to-heart conversation with Jacinda that ends in a believable hug, Ivy/Drizella is ready to “be the best person she can be.” The next step is to find her sister, Anastasia and Ivy/Drizella needs Henry’s help to do so. Has Ivy really turned over a new leaf? I’m hoping so, as we could really use her help to balance out the forces of good and evil.

“Operation Hyacinth.”

Just when it seemed like Henry and Jacinda were ready to share true love’s kiss, Lucy intervened when she found the page of the fairy-tale book that revealed that Henry would die if this were to happen. Lucy now tells her mother that she no longer wants her to see Henry, which is clearly breaking her heart. At the end of the episode, Lucy turns to the only person who can help her…Regina. She tells Regina what is going on and shows her the page, learning that Regina is awake. Regina is happy to help and tells her that when you save people, that “makes you a Mills.” “Operation Hyacinth” is on and Regina and Lucy are ready to help give Henry and Jacinda the happy ending they deserve. It’s about time!

I hope you enjoyed the list and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Once Upon a Time below. Happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

@TV_Fanatic_Girl

Ranking the top 5 moments from “Riverdale” season 2 episode 15: “There Will Be Blood”

Happy Thursday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Riverdale season 2 episode 15 last night, I am pondering whether or not blood really is thicker than water? On the surface, it seems like familial bonds are the strongest there are, but it’s more than just sharing blood. It’s about love, trust, and unconditional support. While some characters manipulate the need for this bond to get what they want, others go in a completely different direction and swear allegiance to what could be their greatest enemy in an attempt to do the right thing. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Chapter Twenty-Eight: There Will Be Blood,” Jughead gets closer and closer to finding out the truth, tracking down every lead he comes across. Meanwhile, Betty enlists Kevin to help her find out what Chic is hiding, Hal wants a divorce, and a secret will from Mr. Blossom brings new and familiar faces to town. My top 5 moments from Riverdale season 2 episode 15 are:

Cheryl and Toni continue to bond.

Choni is back for this episode and it’s about time Cheryl has someone in her corner. When Cheryl learns about the secret will, she invites Toni to attend the reading and even helps her try on some of her clothes. Cheryl’s mother is clearly not happy with her presence, but Cheryl is not about to let her ruin this. Toni points out that Cheryl’s mother “is a nightmare” and Cheryl agrees with “isn’t she though?” While this seems like a harmless observation, Toni is spot on when Cheryl eavesdrops on a private conversation between her mother and her long-lost Uncle Claudius, who seem to be hinting at getting rid of Nana Blossom and then Cheryl. Is Cheryl’s life in immediate danger? Who can she turn to for help? Hopefully, Toni will continue to be there for Cheryl, as it looks like she may be in the need of some serious rescuing.

Jughead tries to uncover the truth behind Mr. Lodge’s master plan.

In the beginning of the episode, Jughead is hard at work, desperately trying to put together the pieces of the puzzle staring in front of him. When Archie approaches him and tells him that Mr. Lodge bought Pop’s diner without anyone knowing, Jughead feels the need to get to the bottom of this because he thinks that Riverdale is in great danger. After interviewing Pop and learning that Pop wants to keep this from getting out because he is trying to protect his family, Jughead obliges but not before he gets a mysterious phone call from a bus driver that has some information. After learning that Mr. Lodge has a connection to “Shankshaw Prison,” he turns to his father, FP for some much needed assistance. FP pays one of his former connections a visit in prison and they get some seriously helpful intel. Intel so helpful, that it prompts Mr. Lodge to make some serious moves to avoid Jughead releasing a story that will hurt his plan. Jughead is quickly becoming a dangerous threat to Mr. Lodge, but will Mr. Lodge take action against Jughead and FP or keep his plan moving quietly?

Cheryl’s father has a secret will.

Cheryl is surprised to find out about her father’s secret will, especially when she learns that a public reading will be held. Everyone quickly discovers that half of Mr. Blossom’s assets will go to Cheryl and the other half will be split among anyone who can prove they have Blossom blood running through their veins. Alice Cooper is beyond angry, when she realizes that this is the reason why Hal has now asked her for a divorce. It also explains why Polly has decided to pay her family a visit as well, finally introducing them to her adorable twin babies. While it’s clear that everyone wants their fair share of the money, Betty is surprised to find out that Chic does not want to have his blood tested, which immediately gets her spidey senses tingling. After Cheryl delivers a heart-warming speech and tells the public that she wants “no more blood, no more madness, no more horror,” it’s like she unknowingly opened up a door to a new dangerous threat. The spitting image of her father walks in the room, causing her to faint. Don’t fret, Mr. Blossom is not back from the dead, but his identical twin brother, Uncle Claudius is here to claim his fortune as well. While it initially seems like Uncle Claudius has good intentions and was merely trying to outrun the Blossom curse previously, he clearly has other motives, as he seems more than willing to comply with Penelope Blossom’s plan, putting our beloved Cheryl in great danger.

“CSI Nancy Drew.”

Betty has been having her suspicions about Chic for quite a while now, but has no solid evidence against him. She enlists the help of Kevin to “webcam” with Chic and to probe him for information. It seems like they are getting somewhere, but Kevin has second thoughts and feels bad about lying to Chic. Even though Kevin is out, Betty takes matters into her own hands after hearing about Chic’s refusal to get his blood tested. His suspicious actions continue when he makes side comments about wishing it was just him, Betty, and Alice again, after Polly has arrived with the twins, making Chic feel unwanted and overcrowded. Chic gets what he wants after taking the twins out for a night stroll, when Polly announces that she is going to move to San Francisco. While Polly may be out of the picture…literally, as he cuts her out of a photo, Betty is still on the case. She sneaks into Chic’s bathroom and takes his dental floss to have it tested behind his back. Betty is done with the lies and deception, as she confronts Chic and throws the results in his face. She looks him straight in the eyes and convincingly says, “you’re not who you say you are so who are you?” This is a question that we are all pondering right now for sure. Since Chic is not Betty’s biological brother, what does he want with the Cooper family? Is Betty in danger now that she has confronted Chic about his lie?

Archie and Veronica blur the lines between family and friendship.

When Mr. Lodge strategically suggests that Archie’s dad, Fred run for mayor, it seems like he is making Fred’s childhood dream into a reality. However, Archie knows that being the mayor means becoming a “dog on a leash,” and he is not about to let his father get mixed up with this. Veronica faces a difficult choice when her family asks her to convince Archie to get on board with this, which she clearly has mixed feelings about. While both Archie and Veronica have trouble knowing which side to choose, Veronica jumps in to protect Archie from her father’s “apocalyptic wrath” and takes the blame for telling Jughead about Pop’s diner. It’s apparent that Veronica loves Archie and will protect him, but will her father learn about her betrayal? This is not the first time that Veronica has chosen to do the right thing over what her family wants. After Mr. Lodge learns that Jughead is uncovering his plans to turn South Side High School into a prison, he quickly reveals this to Fred, hoping to keep him on their side. The plan back-fires, however; when Fred announces he is out and wants no part of this. This is not the future he wants for his town and for his son. When he asks Archie to leave with him, Archie makes the bold decision to stay behind and hear what Mr. Lodge has to say. He goes even further with his loyalty, when he signs a blood oath with Mr. Lodge and throws his notebook into the fire, destroying all of the secrets he has learned along the way. Is Archie making the right choice or are his feelings for Veronica blinding him from the truth? Mr. Lodge keeps things moving without showing any weakness, however; and Hermione Lodge announces that she is running for mayor with confidence and poise. Now that all of the chess pieces appear to be in place, it looks like there is only one thing standing in Mr. Lodge’s way….Jughead Jones.

I hope you enjoyed the list and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Riverdale below. Happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

@TV_Fanatic_Girl

Ranking the top 5 moments from “The Mick” season 2 episode 17: “The Night Off”

Happy Wednesday! After watching Fox’s The Mick season 2 episode 17 last night, I think it’s important to let those around us know how much they truly mean to us. Expressing gratitude can go a long way, especially when you find yourself locked in a jail cell with a woman trying to make you into her “doll.” Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “The Night Off,” Alba is excited to take a much needed vacation weekend, leaving Mickey and the rest of the family in charge of a very important list. Meanwhile, Jimmy makes a new friend, Chip tries to prove that he can be left at home unsupervised and Ben takes a lovely stroll down a back alley with his grandpa. My top 5 moments from The Mick season 2 episode 17 are:

Mickey listens to Ben’s story.

When Mickey agrees to let Ben tell her about his dream, she has no idea what she is getting herself into. The story goes on and on and involves some type of werewolf robot but the details are not what are important. The story goes on and on and seems never ending, as Ben follows Mickey around the house to fill her in on all of the details. Mickey begrudgingly listens but gets to a point where she can’t take it anymore. She tucks Ben in and he is confused since it is still light out. “It will be dark when you close your eyes,” Mickey tells Ben in defeat and further explains that she doesn’t want to hear the end of the story “only because I want to marinate in the suspense.” While this is only a part of Alba’s day, Mickey feels like she needs to go out to let off some steam since she just spent way too many hours invested into trying to follow Ben’s story. After all, this is hard work.

Alba gets stuck in the train bathroom with a rat.

In the beginning of the episode, Alba is very excited to go on her spa weekend in New York. When it seems like no one understands why she needs to get away, she reminds the family that “I am the glue that holds this house together.” Alba is absolutely right and a vacation is just what she needs. Only it doesn’t turn out the way she expects it to when she finds herself locked in the train bathroom with a rat. While initially terrified of the rat, Alba warms up to him and even shares her booze with him. The two hit it off and become friends, as Alba confides in the rat about her relationship with Mickey. When the train conductor finally comes to let her out of the bathroom, the rat scurries off to her horror.

Jimmy makes a new friend.

After Mickey and Jimmy get into a fight after taking someone’s parking space, Jimmy meets his new best friend, Doug who jumps in to help out in the fight. He even takes one guy out by punching in both eyes and explains that he “racooned him,” which is his signature move. Jimmy is beyond impressed and spends the night out with his new friend. He is thrilled to tell Mickey all about it and lets her know that they have a double date the next night. Jimmy is beyond shocked when he learns that his new friend, Doug is gay and has a boyfriend. He later explains to Doug that he is not homophobic and tells him about his friend, Anderson when he was growing up who used to practice kissing on him and ended up being gay. Jimmy and Doug patch things up and it looks like the bromance will continue on after all.

Chip and Ben prove that they can take care of themselves…well maybe just Ben.

Ben is used to being left alone to his own devices and takes matters into his own hands, by pushing his grandpa, the Colonel in a wheel chair down the street. Only the street leads him through several bad neighborhoods and dark alleys. Ben even speaks to a prostitute who is offering up a good time and politely informs her that “we’re already having a great time but thanks!” Chip, on the other hand, is not as capable as his younger brother. When he learns he is home alone, he takes this opportunity to make a sandwich while shimmying around the kitchen as if it was his own personal dance floor. It seems like everything is going fine until Chip slices off several of his fingers when he goes to cut the sandwich. Chip screams out in horror and when Alba returns, there is blood everywhere. This doesn’t faze Alba in the slightest, however; who tells Chip to find his fingers so she can get him to the hospital.

Mickey asserts her dominance.

Mickey is infuriated when Sabrina leaves the kids unattended, trying to get her to realize how much she does for the family. When Sabrina tells her that it’s not her concern, Mickey takes things up a notch and handcuffs Sabrina to her younger brother, Ben, forcing her into babysitting duties. Sabrina is not about to just accept this cruel twist of fate, however. She chains up her grandpa, the colonel, to Mickey’s car, and the two are forced to hand over the keys to one another. When Mickey leaves Sabrina to figure out what to do with Ben and the colonel, Sabrina is upset and storms into the restaurant. Mickey warns her by saying, “don’t battle me…you will lose.” Sabrina is up for the challenge, however; and both of them end up being arrested and thrown into a jail cell. Sabrina is horrified by her surroundings and asks Mickey to protect her, but Mickey asks her to first admit how thankful she is for everything she does for her and the family. Sabrina’s pride gets in the way and she quickly realizes she is on her own. Sabrina’s nightmare is unfolding before her when her hair is being braided by another inmate who refers to her as a “doll.” Mickey reminds her again that she can stop the madness if she just shows some gratitude. Sabrina finally gives in, but not before the inmate rips out a chunk of her hair. Mickey shrugs it off and tells her that “she earned it to be fair.” It’s clear this hour in jail has changed Sabrina for the better as she offers to watch the kids for a few hours so that Mickey can relax in jail. When the officer tries to explain to her that she needs to leave because she is free to go, Mickey asks what she needs to do to stay for a little while to get some much needed rest and relaxation.

I hope you enjoyed the list and feel free to post your own thoughts and comments on The Mick below. Happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Ash vs Evil Dead” season 3 episode 3: “Never get between a papa bear and his cub”

Happy Monday TV fans! After watching Starz’s Ash vs Evil Dead season 3 episode 3 last night, I agree that it’s important for Brandy to connect with her father, Ash and really get to know the relatives she has never met. That being said, perhaps we need to specify that these relatives should actually be alive. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch the latest episode yet. In last night’s episode, “Apparently Dead,” it seems like Ash is finally getting through to his daughter, Brandy. However, showing up late for the funeral is not really the best way to show his support, especially when he arrives out of the coffin her mother is about to be buried in. Meanwhile, Ruby and Ash finally come face to face, Pablo asks the naked lady out for coffee, and it looks like the new guy, Dalton is out of luck. At least we get a chance to listen to Joan Jett and the Blackhearts song, “Crimson & Clover” which seems more than appropriate after Ash referred to Ruby as a “black-hearted hell beast.” My top 5 moments from Ash vs Evil Dead season 3 episode 3 are:

Brandy is willing to give Ash a second chance.

Poor Brandy has been through so much and it’s hard not to blame her for initially shying away from her father, Ash. Ash is not giving up, however; and shows up to support her at her mother’s funeral. Sure he takes the flowers from the funeral parlor to give to Brandy, but it’s the thought that counts. When asked if he was Candy’s husband, Ash quickly replies with “yea for like an hour and a half…but lovingly.” While Ash is not about to filter himself in front of Brandy, it’s clear that he wants to protect her and is trying to be there for her in the best way he can.

“We all grieve in our own way.”

Just when it seems like things are going unexpectedly well at the funeral, Ash learns that Candy’s head has been reattached to her body. He sneaks out undetected to make sure that she is not a deadite and confesses to Candy that “you were cursed with a dumb name but I’ll always remember you or never forget you again.” While the sentiment is there, it’s short-lived, as Ash gets tossed into the coffin with the demon who has taken over Candy. Being stuck in tight quarters leads to some unwanted grabbing and fondling and Ash tries to protect his dignity by saying “no means no!” He successfully detaches her head again, ending the threat and asks “how was that for you?” It seems like Ash has protected his daughter from seeing her undead mother, but heads will roll…literally when Ash arrives to the funeral late by stepping out of the coffin. As if this wasn’t bad enough, Candy’s head is stuck between his legs and rolls out to the floor to the shock and horror of Brandy and all of the guests.

“If it ain’t the she devil herself.”

In episode 2, we learned that Ruby was passing herself off as Brandy’s guidance counselor, Ms. Prevett. Ruby finally reveals herself to Ash at the funeral parlor and tries to tell him she’s sorry for his loss, but Ash is not buying this act for one second. Brandy tries to get him to see reason and explains that Ms. Prevett has always been there for her, but Ash explains that “little Miss Muffet here is a black-hearted hell beast.” He tries to get Brandy to understand that she is the one responsible for turning her mother and best friend into demons, but clearly this is too much for Brandy to handle, as she decides she wants to go live with Ms. Prevett. Ash is not about to let Ruby win this battle however; and warns Ruby that you “never get between a papa bear and his cub.”

“Naked lady, I think there is a dress code.”

Pablo, Kelly, and Dalton arrive late to the funeral and Pablo begins hallucinating again. The naked lady gives more warnings and tells him that he needs to retrieve the Kandarian Dagger, which is the key to his salvation. Pablo appreciates the warning but is looking to get to know the naked lady a little better. He suggests that they go out for coffee sometime and doesn’t get a complete denial I suppose. While she doesn’t accept his invitation, she does remind him to accept his destiny so I guess there is some hope there. Kelly, Pablo, and Dalton head off on a road trip to the start of all of the evil…the cabin in the woods. Only, the cabin isn’t there anymore. After they find the dagger, evil surrounds them and Dalton is brutally stabbed. He tries to tell Kelly that it was Pablo to her disbelief before revealing that he is now a deadite. Pablo rushes in to the save the day by striking Dalton with his truck. After all, “no one fucks with the ghost beaters.”

“Brandy, you know your grandpa is dead right?”

Ruby will stop at nothing to place a divide between Ash and his daughter, Brandy and decides that a distraction is necessary to really seal the deal. She brings back Ash’s dad from the dead who shows up at the house for a quick shower and to get to know his granddaughter, Brandy. Seems harmless enough, right? Ash does not see it this way, however; trying to delicately explain to his daughter that her grandpa’s “head was squashed like a fucking watermelon.” Brandy refuses to listen and Ash and his dad begin a violent fight that almost leads to Ash’s face being burned off by the stove burner. After his dad tells him he “likes his kids cooked medium rare,” Ash turns the tables on him and says, “I love the smell of old man in the morning.” The chainsaw arm is back and he brutally destroys his dad…right in front of poor Brandy who is now caked in blood. This drives Brandy even further away, even though Ash tries to tell her that he was already dead. Oh well…”kids!” While it seems like Ruby’s plan is working right now, Ash will need to step it up on a notch so that Brandy can give him a second…or wait maybe a third chance.

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Supernatural” season 13 episode 15: Film Noir

Happy Friday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Supernatural season 13 episode 15 last night, I feel like I just stepped out of a film noir from the 1940s. While not set in black and white, the moody music in the background featuring jazzy trumpets and saxophones was a nice touch, almost bringing us back in time to see how Sam and Dean Winchester would manage to escape the mob. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “A Most Holy Man,” Sam and Dean begin their quest to find the first of the four needed ingredients to rescue their mom and Jack. This takes them all over the country and they cross paths with several threats, but none of them are actually supernatural, which was very refreshing. Either way, the mob ties and the numerous guns made the threat just as equally dangerous, as the two brothers seek the help of Father Lucca to obtain the skull of St. Peter. My top 5 moments from Supernatural season 13 episode 15 are:

“The internet…not just for porn anymore.”

As Sam and Dean begin their research on where to start with finding the blood from a most holy man, Sam comes to the conclusion that it must mean the blood of a saint. Not really knowing where to start, he turns to the internet for help and researches auctions of ancient religious relics, hoping to find somewhere to start. While Dean is clearly impressed by the knowledge one can obtain from the internet, they set off to San Francisco to meet with someone who can hopefully point them in the right direction.

Dean learns a new word.

After Sam and Dean meet with a beautiful young woman who has a thing for Sam, she points them in the direction of a collector located in Seattle. Surrounded by wealth, the man is not about to let go of the blood of a saint for no less than a small fortune. After quickly judging Sam and Dean’s own worth by their suits and “cheap ties,” he decides to strike up a deal with them. He explains that if they procure a certain item for him, he will be willing to make a trade. He asks them if they are up for some “chicanery” and Dean carefully waits for Sam’s approval before moving forward with this, clearly not knowing what this word means. After getting the nod from Sam, Dean is down for the “chicanery” and is eager to get started. However, things get complicated and messy when Sam and Dean cross paths with the mob and are now working for them to obtain the skull for a finder’s fee. While not ideal, Sam and Dean are not about to say no to the mob boss, who explains that “failure is not an option.”

“Look at you like a boy scout…always prepared.”

Even though there are no demons or angels around to get in the way of the Winchester brothers, they are still not having the easiest time locating the needed ingredient. After tracking down their first lead to a hotel, Sam and Dean deal with a cop who clearly got his badge “out of a cereal box.” While he goes to call back-up, Sam puts his Boy Scout skills to use to get them out of handcuffs so they can continue on their journey. Sam has taken a lot of hits to the head recently too, which concerns Dean. However, that doesn’t stop him from making a joke about how Sam has a head of “Disney princess hair” to protect him.

“Oh look, it’s your girlfriend.”

After agreeing to work with Father Lucca, a priest who has traveled from Malta to help bring back the stolen skull of St. Peter, Sam and Dean come up with a plan to get it back. However, when Sam heads in to meet with the mob boss with a suitcase full of money, he is in for a surprise when the other buyers surface as well, including the man from Seattle and the young woman they first met with in San Francisco. While no longer on pleasant terms, she still insists on wishing Sam luck, but he doesn’t have nearly enough cash to come out on top. Luckily, Dean and Father Lucca are not far behind.

“1 down…3 to go.”

During the episode, it is clear that Sam and Dean understand the importance of obtaining the blood of a saint, however; they are blind to the “most holy man” right in front of them, Father Lucca. Father Lucca has faith and understands the importance of doing what is right. Dean initially doesn’t seem impressed when he discusses it with Sam: “Friar Tuck over there…we don’t owe him anything.” While this may be true, Sam realizes that they need to do what is right and help Father Lucca get the religious item back safe and sound. They can deal with the aftermath later and figure out another way to get the blood of the saint, but they can’t deny a calling like this. After they obtain the skull, the man from Seattle explains that there is no such thing as the blood of a saint to their disappointment. When they are seeing Father Lucca off, he tells them what the pope called him which literally translates to “most holy man.” It looks like doing the right thing paid off after all. While it is important that they have successfully procured the first ingredient, perhaps Dean’s newly found faith is what is even more important. New episodes of Supernatural return March 29^th. Stay tuned!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “The Mick” season 2 episode 16: “The Accident”

Happy Wednesday! After watching Fox’s The Mick season 2 episode 16 last night, Jimmy provided us with a valuable lesson when he said “sometimes you gotta break the law to do the right thing.” Well maybe it’s not the best lesson, but it’s clear that Mickey, Alba, and Jimmy are there to help Ben out of a jam, no matter what it takes. Now that’s family. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “The Accident,” Mickey is outraged when Ben is excluded from Troy’s sleepover and is not about to let this go quietly. However, things don’t go exactly as planned with Ben runs into some unexpected trouble once he is there. Meanwhile, Chip tries to win over the approval of his sister, Sabrina by agreeing to make her a fake ID, but not without getting something in return. My top 5 moments from The Mick season 2 episode 16 are:

“Troy sounds like a dick.”

When Mickey learns that every boy in Ben’s class was invited to Troy’s sleepover except for Ben, she says out loud what we’re all thinking: “Troy sounds like a dick.” While Mickey doesn’t filter her thoughts in front of Ben, it’s clear that she is appalled by this exclusion and suggests that Ben have his own sleepover instead. Jimmy even agrees to let Ben have “full access” to his movie collection. When Mickey learns this isn’t possible, her and Jimmy fear the worst: that if Ben is “cut off now, there might be no coming back.” This brings Mickey back to her own days growing up and reminds everyone about what happened to her former friend, Marissa who had the audacity to get boobs before the rest of the girls. Mickey explains that they “86ed her and now she’s a dentist.” While Alba points out that being a dentist is actually a great profession, Mickey closes the argument by reminding them that it’s gross. Either way, she is not about to let history repeat itself and have Ben left out in the cold. Mickey pays Troy’s mother a visit and makes her feel bad enough so that Ben can enjoy the sleepover with the rest of his friends.

Ben has an accident and calls Mickey to rescue him.

Mickey is enjoying her sleep and is interrupted when Ben calls her in a panic to let her know that he has had an accident. She initially mistakes this for a car accident, but then Ben explains that he wet the bed and doesn’t know what to do. Alba was eagerly listening in at the door, which concerns Mickey about her boundary issues, but doesn’t have time to argue about this now since she needs all hands on deck. Mickey, Jimmy, and Alba rush over to Troy’s house so they can help him. Alba wants to know “what is our mission objective,” which seems like a valid question. Mickey assumes the mission will be easy enough: throw the dry pajamas and sheets up to the window and Ben can toss the dirty ones down. Mickey gets the saturated fabric in her face twice, however; but she keeps her composure. After all Ben is “lucky he’s cute because he is useless,” according to his Aunt. It seems like the mission objective is complete, until they realize that Ben has peed through the entire mattress. It looks like Jimmy will need to take a turn at saving the day.

Jimmy’s mission.

After they realize that the last mattress is toast, Jimmy accepts his mission and promises to get a mattress to replace it. Mickey asks where he is going to find a mattress that late and Jimmy replies with “I didn’t say it would be new.” He stealthily sneaks into a motel and even takes a break to enjoy some well-deserved snacks and TV. Mickey and Alba run into their own dilemma during this time, however; and are now stuck on top of Troy’s roof while Ben accidentally locks the windows inside.

“Will you be the Maggie to my Jake?”

It’s clear that Chip has been spying on his sister, Sabrina and her friends for a while which is a little creepy. Especially when he complains about them not getting naked and his friend points out “dude, that’s your sister.” However, Chip is in luck when he overhears that Sabrina is in need of a fake ID to get into a club. He is excited to help out his sister and to use this as leverage so that they can elevate their relationship from brother and sister to….best friends of course. Sabrina seems hesitant at first to say yes explaining that “we can’t be seen in public with you.” She eventually agrees but tries to outsmart Chip and his friend by updating their wardrobe and then leaving them behind. Chip anticipated this, however; and left her with a Harriet Tubman ID to her horror and explains that they will need to take them along as originally agreed upon if they want the real IDs. It seems like everything is going according to plan when Sabrina and her friends easily get into the club. However, when Chip steps up to the bouncer, they are “at capacity.” Chip tries to get the bouncer to see reason and even his friend gets in because his ID still says Jaden Smith. Poor Chip is left alone and even his driver abandons him.

“100 percent saturation…not a chance.”

When Alba and Mickey are stuck on the roof awaiting Jimmy’s appearance with the new mattress, Mickey comes up with a plan for them to jump off the roof and land on the mattress. When her plan is a success with her only getting some minor injuries, Jimmy arrives and hits her with the car, which then causes the mattress he just obtained to be ruined as well. Luckily Mickey is ok, but now they are down two mattresses and Alba is still stuck on the roof. They have only one choice now to protect Ben’s reputation: “100 percent saturation.” Mickey lets Ben do what he does best, as he climbs into bed with each of the boys and wets the bed so that they can wake up to become “pee brothers.” While it was a close call, Ben is in the clear for now and is even invited to the next upcoming sleepover. Mickey and Jimmy are relieved but it seems like they are forgetting something very important…Alba is still on the roof sleeping. It looks like they will need another mission objective after this one.

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Ash vs Evil Dead” season 3 episode 2: “I need a Por Favor”

Happy Monday TV fans! After watching Starz’s Ash vs Evil Dead season 3 episode 2 last night, I think it’s important to remember what’s truly important in terms of fatherhood. While bonding and swapping stories may seem like the right play, perhaps filtering them for what’s appropriate might come in handy…. unless you are Ash Williams that is. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch the latest episode yet. In last night’s episode, “Booth Three,” Ash is having some trouble connecting with his daughter, Brandy. While he desperately tries to be a “cool dad,” it looks like he will have to find something more meaningful to connect to her on. Meanwhile, Ruby has set her sights on Brandy and is posing as the school’s guidance counselor, Pablo is hearing voices, Dalton reveals he is gluten free, and Ash gets into a sticky predicament at the sperm bank. My top 5 moments from Ash vs Evil Dead season 3 episode 2 are:

Pablo is hearing voices.

The ancient text from “The Book of the Dead” is back and insists on re-surfacing on Pablo’s body. While it seems like it is merely causing him some discomfort at first, the side-effects are getting worse. Pablo begins hearing voices and even hallucinates about a naked woman in a mask. She warns him that only his uncle’s magic can save him, but will Pablo take her advice? Kelly refuses to believe that Pablo’s soul is in mortal danger, despite the warning from Dalton. She knows that Pablo can fight it and is nothing but good, but Dalton thinks he could still go demon. Either “he kills us or we kill him.” Perhaps there is a happy medium between all of the killing that Kelly can come up with to save her best friend.

Ash teaches the gang about “Multi-tasking.”

After listening to Dalton provide some history on the “demon woman of fire,” which is clearly Ruby, we learn about his role in protecting the prophesied one. Ash has heard enough, however; and expresses his gratitude to Dalton: “thanks for the scoop poindexter.” Ash has a lot on his mind with dealing with the threat of evil and accepting his new role as a father so he suggests that they “gotta do that thing when you’re driving in a car putting on deodorant…what’s that called?” Oh right…multi-tasking. While it seems like a good enough suggestion, will Ash be too distracted to handle the deadites heading his way?

Ruby has a career change.

In the beginning of the episode, we learn that Ash’s daughter, Brandy’s guidance counselor has been trying to reach her, which seems innocent enough. However, we quickly learn that Mrs. Prevett is Ruby in disguise. She eagerly comforts Brandy while pressing her for information, but what does she want with Ash’s daughter? Well after giving birth to a baby from “The Book of the Dead” that will literally eat your face off, she is ready for her child to grow up to be the new prophesied one and must eliminate Ash and his seed, Brandy in order for this to happen. We learn that her baby was “born from the image of Ash but will be nothing like him,” so it looks like Ash will need to get this fatherhood thing down quickly if he’s going to be ready.

“I’m one of those cool dads like you see in the movies.”

Brandy doesn’t really seem to be buying into Ash’s “cool dad” act too much especially after losing her mother and her best friend in such a violent and horrible way. Ash decides to try and bond with Brandy, which seems like the right call, until he goes into specific details about his sexcapades with her mom, forcing poor Brandy to tune out Ashy Slashy with the radio. It is going to take some time for Brandy to accept Ash into her heart, but hopefully she will trust her father enough to protect her from the forces of evil.

“That is a long sad story.”

Ash pays his favorite sperm bank a visit and requests “Booth Three,” but comes to the realization that someone else might be using his sperm and that he could have a whole football team of Williams kids ready to knock down his door and ruin his life. He requests a “por favor” and asks if anyone has used his sperm which is against the law. Luckily for Ash, he has brought a 20 percent off coupon to his store. After compromising on 30 percent off, Ash is in business. He takes this opportunity to occupy Booth Three with one of his favorite dirty magazines, but things go horribly wrong when evil bursts in and Ash literally gets attacked by the woman in his magazine. While the deadites are clearly after Ash’s sperm to destroy any future threats, Ash’s fantasy quickly becomes a nightmare. Right before he shoves the magazine in a drawer the woman screams that “I’m not finished yet,” and Ash teaches her a valuable lesson when he explains “that’s what they all say baby.” While this all happens before Ash can obtain the information he needs, it’s apparent that Ruby is behind this, clearing the way for her own baby to rule the world and destroy everything and everyone in its path.

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Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

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