The Small Screen Podcast, Episode 47: 'Tis the Midseason

"The Small Screen Podcast" is back for Episode 47. Kristal's back and we talked about the AFI Top 10 List, the Golden Globe nominations, and we checked in on a few new and returning shows now that the first part of the season has wrapped up. As always, refer to the episode breakdown to avoid any spoilers.

Episode Breakdown:

Intros: Start - 1:27

TV News: 1:28 - 17:10

• AFI's Top Ten TV Shows of 2012: 1:28 - 6:28
• Golden Globe Nominations: 6:29 - 17:10

Midseason Rundown: 17:11 - 54:37

• Go On: 17:40 - 23:31
• The Mindy Project: 23:32 - 29:33
• Nashville: 29:34 - 33:35
• The New Normal: 33:36 - 38:04
• The Walking Dead: 38:05 - 41:20
• New Girl: 41:21 - 46:47
• The Vampire Diaries: 46:48 - 54:37 

What We're Looking Forward To: 54:38 - 56:22

• Homeland and The Voice finales, holiday movies

Closing: 56:23 - End

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The Small Screen Podcast, Episode 46: Riding Through This World All Alone

"The Small Screen Podcast" is back for Episode 46. It's a special one this time around because I'm joined by  Screen Invasion's Cat Edison to talk about Season 5 of FX's Sons of Anarchy. If you haven't seen the finale, then come on back when you're done because there are major spoilers throughout.

Episode Breakdown:

Intros: Start - 5:15

Season 5 Recap: 5:15 - 20:00

Finale Recap: 20:01 - 47:37

Season Highlights: 47:38 - 51:05

Final Thoughts: 51:06 - 53:50

Closing: 53:51 - End

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The Small Screen Podcast, Episode 45: This Is A Tasty Burger

"The Small Screen Podcast" is back for Episode 45. During this episode Kristal and I discussed the death of Larry Hagman, cast shakeups, the return of Cory and Topanga, the current episodes of Bob's Burgers, Raising Hope, Wedding Band and Glee, as well as what they're looking forward to. There are some sound quality issues, so please pardon the mess. Check out the episode breakdown to avoid any possible spoilers.

Episode Breakdown:

Intros: Start - 1:02

TV News: 1:03 - 20:09

• Larry Hagman: 1:03 - 3:31
• The Mindy Project and Community cast shakeups: 3:32 - 13:08
• Cory and Topanga officially join Girl Meets World: 13:09 - 18:09
• Series 3 of Sherlock delayed: 18:10 - 20:09

What We're Watching: 20:10 - 38:51

• Bob's Burgers: 20:11 - 24:04
• Raising Hope and Wedding Band: 24:05 - 28:00
• Glee: 28:01 - 38:51

What We're Looking Forward To: 38:52 - 42:05

• Leverage and The Walking Dead

Closing: 42:06 - End

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The Small Screen Podcast, Episode 44: The One with All the Thanksgiving Episodes

"The Small Screen Podcast" is back for Episode 44. This time around Kristal and I talked TV and turkey as they chatted about the latest renewals and cancellations, the most recent episodes of Nashville and Don't Trust the B---- in Apt. 23, Thanksgiving themed television, and more. Check out the breakdown to avoid any possible spoilers.

Episode Breakdown:

Intros: Start - 1:01

TV News: 1:02 - 17:08

• American Horror Story renewed: 1:02 - 6:12
• Guys with Kids gets more episodes: 6:13 - 12:12
• Partners, 666 Park Ave., Last Resort canceled: 12:13 - 17:08

What We're Watching: 17:09 - 33:03

• Nashville: 17:09 - 28:48
• Don't Trust the B---- in Apt. 23: 28:49 - 33:03

Topic of the Week - Favorite Thanksgiving Episodes/Specials: 33:04 - 42:37

• This is America, Charlie Brown: 33:04 - 34:48
• Friends: 34:49 - 39:16
• Buffy the Vampire Slayer: 39:17 - 42:37

What We're Looking Forward To: 42:38 - 46:49

• Happy Endings and Glee: 42:38 - 45:14
• Go On: 45:15 - 46:49

Closing: 46:50 - End

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The Small Screen Podcast, Episode 43: Can't Stop the Signal

"The Small Screen Podcast" is back for Episode 43. During this episode, Kristal and I talked about the Castle, Wedding Band and Bones, along with various new items like The Killing possibly living on, the cancellation of America's Best Dance Crew, renewals, full season orders, and so on. Also, since it's the 10th Anniversary of Firefly, the hosts talk about their favorite episodes of the series. Check the episode breakdown to avoid any possible spoilers.

Episode Breakdown:

Intros: Start - 00:52

TV News: 0:00:53 - 29:35

• AMC and Netflix possibly reviving The Killing: 00:53 - 5:46
• Ben and Kate's new showrunners: 5:47 - 10:15
• America's Best Dance Crew canceled: 10:16 - 21:15
• Wilfred renewed by FX: 21:16 - 24:51
• Full season orders for Nashville, Chicago Fire and Beauty and the Beast: 24:52 - 29:35

What We're Watching: 29:36 - 43:37

• Castle: 29:36 - 38:33
• Wedding Band: 38:34 - 40:30
• Bones: 40:31 - 43:37

Topic of the Week - Firefly: 43:38 - 57:26

• Favorite Episodes: 43:38 - 52:29
• Comic-Con: 52:30 - 57:26

What We're Looking Forward To: 57:27 - 1:04:41

• Homeland: 57:27 - 1:01:00
• The Vampire Diaries: 1:01:01 - 1:04:41

Closing: 1:04:42 - End

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The Small Screen Podcast, Episode 42: THE WALKING DEAD in APT. 23

"The Small Screen Podcast" is back for Episode 42. This time around Kristal and I chatted about all things TV like the most recent episodes of Grimm, The Walking Dead, Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23, various news items, as well as Disney's latest big item purchase. It's also chopping block time as they discuss which shows have fallen out of their viewing rotation. Major spoilers forthcoming, so make sure to check out the episode breakdown. There are some clicks and pops throughout, so please pardon the mess. 

Episode Breakdown:

Intros: Start - 1:05

TV News: 1:06 - 22:10

• Disney's acquisition of LucasFilm: 1:06 - 7:55
• FOX cuts The Goodwin Games episode order: 7:56 - 11:27
• Boy Meets World spin-off: 11:28 - 14:15
• Aisha Tyler to Glee: 14:16 - 17:35
• Elementary lands post Super Bowl slot: 17:36 - 22:10

What We're Watching: 22:11 - 50:20

• Grimm: 22:11 - 27:31
• The Walking Dead: 27:32 - 44:02
• Don't Trust the B---- in Apt. 23: 44:03 - 50:20

TV Chopping Block: 50:21 - 1:05:16

• The Mindy Project and Modern Family: 50:21 - 1:01:14
• Revolution and Nikita: 1:01:15 - 1:05:16

What We're Looking Forward To: 1:06:16 - 1:06:59

• Glee and The Walking Dead

Closing: 1:07:00 - End

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The Small Screen Podcast, Episode 41: Preempted by Life... and Baseball

"The Small Screen Podcast" is back for Episode 41. After a brief hiatus, Kristal and I are back to talk about new developments involving the SHIELD pilot, the latest renewals and full-season pick-ups, what we're watching, and which new shows are our favorites and which ones have disappointed us. Check out the episode breakdown if you want to avoid any possible spoilers.

Episode Breakdown:

Intros: Start - 1:15

TV News: 1:16 - 23:23

• SHIELD pilot developments: 1:16 - 6:54
• Renewals and Full-Season Orders (emphasis on Homeland, Arrow, Bob's Burgers and Elementary): 6:55 - 16:38
• Up All Night's format change: 16:39 - 23:23

What We're Watching: 23:24 - 1:00:55

• The Walking Dead: 23:24 - 33:03
• Mockingbird Lane: 33:04 - 40:15
• Supernatural: 40:16 - 48:30
• Parks and Recreation: 48:31 - 1:00:55

Favorite New Shows: 1:00:56 - 1:07:10

• Ben and Kate: 1:00:56 - 1:04:22
• Go On: 1:04:23 - 1:07:10

Most Disappointing New Shows: 1:07:11 - 1:18:26

• Nashville: 1:07:11 - 1:14:24
• Revolution: 1:14:25 - 1:18:26

Closing: 1:18:27 - End

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The Small Screen Podcast, Episode 40: What a Crazy Random Happenstance

"The Small Screen Podcast" is back for Episode 40. This time around, Kristal and I talked about The Mindy Project and Ben and Kate getting more episodes, NBC's decision to hold off on premiering Community and Whitney, the first casualty of the season and of course what we've been watching and what we're looking forward to. Check out the episode breakdown to avoid any possible spoilers.

Episode Breakdown:

Intros: Start - 1:02

TV News: 1:03 - 18:20

• More episodes of The Mindy Project and Ben and Kate ordered: 1:04 - 8:31
• Community and Whitney benched: 8:32 - 15:26
• Made in Jersey canceled: 15:27 - 18:20

What We're Watching: 18:21 - 34:18

• Grimm: 18:21 - 20:53
• Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog: 20:54 - 28:15
• Dexter: 28:16 - 34:18

What We're Looking Forward To: 34:19 - 41:15

• The Walking Dead: 34:19 - 37:06
• The Vampire Diaries: 37:07 - 39:47
• It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia: 39:48 - 41:15

Closing: 41:16 - End

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The Small Screen Podcast, Episode 39: Who's That Girl? It's Zoe Hart!

"The Small Screen Podcast" is back for Episode 39. This time around, Kristal and I chatted about the premieres of Last Resort, Elementary, Hart of Dixie and 666 Park Avenue. We also were able to squeeze in a discussion about the newest episode of New Girl. On top of all that, we also talked about Seth MacFarlane hosting the Oscars, NBC's full season orders of Revolution, Go On and The New Normal. We do mention some minor plot details, so make sure you check out the episode breakdown.

Episode Breakdown:

Intros: Start - 1:32

TV News: 1:33 - 17:32

• Seth MacFarlane tapped to host the Oscars: 1:33 - 7:30
• NBC full season pick-ups: 7:31 - 13:14
• Possible Cancellations?: 13:15 - 17:32

What We're Watching: 17:33 - 1:07:03

• Last Resort: 17:33 - 26:17
• Elementary: 26:18 - 33:51
• New Girl: 33:51 - 44:45
• Hart of Dixie: 44:46 - 55:12
• 666 Park Avenue: 55:13 - 1:07:03

What We're Looking Forward To: 1:07:04 - 1:16:00

• Nashville: 1:07:04 - 1:12:29
• Arrow: 1:12:30 - 1:16:00

Closing: 1:16:01 - End

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The Small Screen Podcast, Episode 38: How We Ranted About HIMYM

"The Small Screen Podcast" is back for Episode 38. During our second episode of the week we covered what we've been watching and what we're looking forward to. Shows include: Castle, How I Met Your Mother, New Girl, Modern Family, South Park and more. Check out the episode breakdown to avoid any possible spoilers.

Episode Breakdown:

Intros: Start - 1:06

What We're Watching: 1:07 - 35:40

• Castle: 1:07 - 5:20
• How I Met Your Mother: 5:21 - 23:50
• New Girl: 23:51 - 32:29
• Modern Family: 32:30 - 34:33
• South Park: 34:34 - 35:40

What We're Looking Forward To: 35:41 - 44:14

• Fringe: 35:42 - 37:12
• Homeland: 37:13 - 37:27
• Grimm: 37:28 - 38:01
• Revenge: 38:02 - 38:30
• Dexter: 38:31 - 39:07
• Hart of Dixie: 39:08 - 40:03
• More Dexter: 40:04 - 44:14

Closing: 44:15 - End

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The Small Screen Podcast, Episode 37: And the Emmy Should Have Gone To...

"The Small Screen Podcast' is back for Episode 37. This time around it's an all Emmys special where we talked about Jimmy Kimmel, the show itself and the winners and losers. Make sure you come back later this week since we'll be putting out another episode more in line with our old groove.

Intros: Start - 1:41

The Emmys: 1:42 - 37:21

Closing: 37:22 - End

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The Small Screen Podcast, Episode 36: GO ON, BONES and be GLEE-fully AWKWARD

"The Small Screen Podcast" is back for Episode 36. With the Emmys and the official start to the fall television season right around the corner, we had a lot to talk about in addition to some interesting news from NBC, Joss Whedon and FX. Of course, we also chatted about what we've been watching and what we're looking forward to. Per usual, check the episode breakdown to avoid any spoilers.

Episode Breakdown:

Intros: Start - 1:07

TV News: 1:08 - 16:49

• Donald Glover pitching pilot to NBC: 1:08 - 5:35
• Shakira and Usher tapped to sub on The Voice: 5:36 - 8:03
• S.H.I.E.L.D. pilot details: 8:04 - 11:46
• Guillermo Del Toro's The Strain to FX: 11:47 - 16:49 

Emmy Talk: 16:50 - 40:23

• Outstanding Drama Series: 17:26 - 23:04
• Outstanding Comedy Series: 23:05 - 27:27
• Outstanding Lead Actress - Comedy: 27:43 - 34:16
• Outstanding Supporting Actor - Drama: 34:17 - 40:23

What We're Watching: 40:24 - 1:07:02

• Glee: 40:24 - 50:16
• Awkward: 50:17 - 52:16
• Bones: 52:17 - 57:04
• Go On: 57:05 - 1:02:57
• Revolution: 1:02:59 - 1:07:02

What We're Looking Forward To: 1:07:03 - 1:12:32

• New Girl: 1:07:03 - 1:08:11
• Ben and Kate: 1:08:12 - 1:09:25
• Elementary: 1:09:26 - 1:12:32

Closing: 1:12:32 - End

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The Small Screen Podcast, Episode 35: SO YOU THINK YOU CAN be THE VOICE

"The Small Screen Podcast" is back for Episode 35. This week, Kristal and I thought we were in for a short episode but once again ended up going over an hour thanks to So You Think You Can Dance and Glee, so you really can't blame us. We also chatted about The Voice, Eureka, Go On, Bones, Wonder Woman and more. Check out the breakdown to avoid any spoilers.

Episode Breakdown

Intros: Start - 1:26

TV NEWS: 1:27 - 13:02

• Wonder Woman pilot being developed by The CW

What We're Watching: 13:03 - 41:50

• The Voice: 13:03 - 20:07
• So You Think You Can Dance: 20:08 - 37:11
• Eureka: 37:12 - 41:50

What We're Looking Forward To: 41:51 - 1:05:50

• Sons of Anarchy: 41:51 - 48:11
• Go On and The New Normal: 48:12 - 54:20
• Glee: 54:21 - 1:02:10
• Bones: 1:02:11 - 1:04:41
• Revolution: 1:04:42 - 1:06:50

Closing: 1:06:51 - End

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The Small Screen Podcast, Episode 34: Not-So-Sneak Previews

"The Small Screen Podcast" is back for Episode 34. Since the wave of the future is airing pilots before shows actually premiere, Kristal and I talked about the first episodes of The Mindy Project, The New Normal and Ben & Kate. We also got in our weekly Grimm shout-out as well as covered a lot of news. Check out the episode breakdown to avoid any possible spoilers.

Episode Breakdown:

Intros: Start - 1:11

TV News: 1:12 - 38:57

• Remembering Michael Clarke Duncan: 1:12 - 8:26
• The Office ending after Season 9: 8:27 - 13:19
• Abby Elliott to How I Met Your Mother: 13:20 - 15:45
• Saturday Night Live books first hosts: 15:46 - 19:53
• Shawn Ryan's Beverly Hills Cop, Last Resort & Terriers: 19:54 - 31:29
• ABC greenlights S.H.I.E.L.D. pilot from Joss Whedon: 31:30 - 38:44

What We're Watching: 38:58 - 1:05:23

• The Mindy Project: 38:58 - 45:15
• The New Normal: 45:16 - 51:06
• Ben & Kate: 51:07 - 55:57
• Grimm: 55:58 - 1:05:23 

What We're Looking Forward To: 1:05:23 - 1:08:58

• College football: 1:05:23 - 1:07:55
• The Vampire Diaries: 1:07:56 - 1:08:58

Closing: 1:08:59 - End

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The Small Screen Podcast, Episode 33: A GRIMM Start to the New Season

"The Small Screen Podcast" is back for Episode 33. Even though it was a pretty slow week in terms of shows and news, Kristal and I ended up talking a lot about some of the recent trailers that hit the web and what we've been watching. Somehow, we turned videos that lasted a few seconds into long discussions, which do contain some spoilers, so check out the breakdown if you don't want to learn certain plot details. You've been warned.

Episode Breakdown:

Intros: Start - 1:12

TV News/Trailers (SPOILER WARNING): 1:13 - 18:25

• Revenge, Season 2: 1:25 - 3:31
• American Horror Story, Season 2: 3:33 - 8:28
• Glee, Season 4: 8:29 - 16:21
• Homeland, Season 2: 16:22 - 18:25

What We're Watching: 18:26 - 47:20

• Falling Skies: 18:27 - 23:07
• So You Think You Can Dance: 23:08 - 32:42
• Grimm: 32:43 - 47:08
• NOTE: After recording, I learned that "The Second Coming" is not about the Apocalypse but about post-war Europe. Apologies to Yeats fans.

Closing: 47:21 - End

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The Small Screen Podcast, Episode 32: How We Spent Our Summer Vacations

"The Small Screen Podcast" is back for Episode 32. After a prolonged hiatus, Kristal and I talk about some of the shows that have been filling the summer lulls including the Olympics, Longmire, Go On, So You Think You Can Dance and others. To change things up, we also share our thoughts on the big, super hero, summer blockbusters. As always, we have a handy episode breakdown for those who wish to remain unspoiled.

Episode Breakdown

Intros: Start - 1:19

What We're Watching - Summer Edition: 1:20 - 42:45

• The Olympics: 1:20 - 15:39
• Longmire: 15:40 - 19:03
• Alphas: 19:04 - 23:00
• So You Think You Can Dance: 23:01 - 29:46
• Animal Practice: 29:47 - 35:41
• Go On: 35:42 - 42:45

Super Hero Summer Summation: 42:46 - 1:03:34

• The Avengers: 44:13 - 51:35
• The Amazing Spider-Man: 51:36 - 59:40
• The Dark Knight Rises: 59:41 - 1:03:34

What We're Looking Forward To: 1:03:35 - 1:06:49

• Grimm: 1:03:35 - 1:04:23
• The Glee Project: 1:04:24 - 1:06:49

Closing: 1:06:50 - End

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The Small Screen Podcast, Episode 31: BREAKING MEN

"The Small Screen Podcast" is back for Episode 31. During this episode, Kristal and I talk about Spartacus ending, Comic-Con, our summer watch project, the finale of Mad Men and the season as a whole, Supernatural and dancing. Oh, and soccer. We did have some technical difficulties, so be prepared for some clicks, pops and rustles. Please pardon the mess, but it's a free podcast, so it should be all good. Check out the breakdown to avoid any possible spoilers.

Episode Breakdown

Intros: Start - 1:29

TV News: 1:30 - 17:00

• Spartacus: 1:30 - 5:41
• San Diego Comic-Con: 5:42 - 17:00

Summer Watching: 17:01 - 26:03

• This Week: Breaking Bad, "Seven Thirty-Seven" (S02E01)
• Next Week: Being Human (U.K.), "Episode One" (S01E01)

What We're Watching: 26:04 - 54:34

• Soccer: 26:04 - 27:32
• Mad Men: 27:33 - 46:52
• Supernatural: 46:53 - 54:34

What We're Looking Forward To: 54:35 - 1:01:35

• Dallas: 54:35 - 56:09
• America's Best Dance Crew: 56:10 - 1:01:35

Closing: 1:01:36 - End

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The Small Screen Podcast, Episode 30: Wrap It Up

"The Small Screen Podcast" is back for Episode 30. Since most of our shows are done, Kristal and I decided to put together a end-of-the-season wrap-up as well as chatting about what we've been watching and what we're looking forward to. Check out the breakdown to avoid any possible spoilers.

Episode Breakdown

Intros: Start - 1:13

End-of-the-Season Wrap-Up: 1:14 - 31:00

• Favorite New Shows: 1:35 - 6:41
• Most Disappointing New Shows: 6:42 - 11:45
• Most Improved Returning Shows: 11:46 - 18:39
• Most Disappointing Returning Shows: 18:40 - 27:19
• Biggest Surprise of the Season: 27:20 - 30:43

What We're Watching: 31:01 - 58:28

• Glee: 31:01 - 43:07
• Mad Men: 43:08 - 53:20
• Supernatural: 53:21 - 58:28

What We're Looking Forward To: 58:29 - 1:05:49

• Hatfields & McCoys: 59:00 - 1:00:20
• So You Think You Can Dance: 1:00:21 - 1:05:49

Closing: 1:05:50 - End

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The Small Screen Podcast, Episode 29: Let's Be Upfront

"The Small Screen Podcast" is back for Episode 29. This time around, Kristal and I talked about the new fall schedules, which pilots were excited for, which night of the week will be our busiest, and of course what we've been watching and looking forward to. Check out the breakdown if you want to avoid any spoilers.

Episode Breakdown

Intros: Start - 1:02

TV News: 1:03 - 4:45

• Dan Harmon out as Community showrunner

2012-2013 Fall Schedules: 4:46 - 39:09

• ABC: 5:25 - 15:00
• CBS: 15:01 - 18:06
• The CW: 18:07 - 23:45
• FOX: 23:46 - 32:26
• NBC: 32:27 - 38:35
• Wrap-Up: 38:36 - 39:09

Most Anticipated Pilots: 39:10 - 49:01

• Go On, The New Normal, Nashville and Vegas: 39:10 - 42:30
• 666 Park Avenue, The Mindy Project and Elementary: 42:31 - 49:01

Busiest Night of the Week: 49:02 - 51:33

What We're Watching (SPOILER ALERT): 51:34 - 1:04:55

• How I Met Your Mother

What We're Looking Forward To: 1:04:56 - 1:12:52

• Glee: 1:04:56 - 1:05:32
• So You Think You Can Dance: 1:05:33 - 1:12:52

Closing: 1:12:53 - End

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The Small Screen Podcast, Episode 28: And Here We Go

"The Small Screen Podcast" is back for Episode 28. With Upfronts right around the corner, the major networks renewed and canceled plenty of shows in preparation for the 2012-2013 season. Kristal and I talked about which shows are coming back and which didn't make the cut as well as what we've been watching and what we're looking forward to. Warning: we had some connectivity difficulties which led to some noise, so pardon the mess.

Episode Breakdown:

Intros: Start - 1:18

Renewals and Cancellations: 1:19 - 25:36

• ABC: 2:20 - 6:15
• CBS: 6:16 - 8:02
• The CW: 8:03 - 12:32
• FOX: 12:33 - 17:19
• NBC: 17:20 - 24:30
• Wrap-Up: 24:31 - 25:36

What We're Watching (SPOILER ALERT): 25:37 - 36:22

• Castle: 25:37 - 28:00
• The Vampire Diaries: 28:01 - 36:22

What We're Looking Forward To: 36:23 - 39:00

• How I Met Your Mother: 36:23 - 37:59
• Glee: 38:00 - 39:00

Closing: 39:01 - End

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