DMV (S1, Ep. 11) "Power Shift"

This week’s DMV explores the fragile egos of public servants when faced with two terrifying things: automation and WNBA legends. Here's a recap and review of DMV "Power Shift."

St. Denis Medical (S2, Ep.10–12) "This Is From Joyce"/"Senior Health Fair"/Nod and Agree"

 

The second season of St. Denis Medical truly shows how well the show balances the hectic hospital scenes with hilarious workplace moments that sometimes get a little awkward. Episodes 10 through 12 continue this great mix, blending emotional moments, funny surprises, and some unexpectedly touching interactions between characters. Here's my recap and review. 

Recap: Ghosts (S5, Ep. 11) "The Others" Winter Premiere

 

Ghosts comes back from hiatus with its boldest mythology expansion yet, shaking up the world of Woodstone with the arrival of the mysterious "Others." After a long winter break, the show finally introduces us to these ghosts that Patience has been hinting at. It turns out the Woodstone property is even more crowded than we thought, and one ghost has a very awkward history with the new arrivals. Here's a recap and review.

Recap: FBI "Confetti"

 

The winter premiere of FBI, "Confetti," was a high-stakes celebration for the "Scolina" fandom. Balancing a cartel takedown with Stuart Scola and Nina Chase's union, it delivered a "perfectly imperfect" milestone true to the show's gritty roots. Here's a recap and review. 

Recap: High Potential "NPC"

 

This week, High Potential replaced skydiving gear with headsets and vests. "NPC" entered professional esports, delivering a case with more glitches and hidden levels than a beta launch. Here's my recap and review.

Preview: High Potential "NPC"

 

Here's a preview of this week's episode of High Potential.

Twisted Metal Season 2 Finale: The Tournament Ends, But the War Is Just Beginning

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TV Corner Notes: Alien Evolutions, Countdown’s Chilling Twist, and The Institute’s Explosive Finale:

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Trouble in the Tux: Poker Face "Day of the Iguana"

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Night Court "Abracadabra Alaka-Dan"

When someone from Harry's past appears in court, it's not just for a friendly chat about our dear friend Harry! Let’s dive into this week's exciting episode of Night Court. 

Night Court "Abracadabra Alaka-Dan" Episode Preview

 

A surprise from the past makes an appearance in this week's episode of Night Court! Here's a preview!

Ghosts "Thorapy 2: Abandonment Issues"/"It's the End of the World as We Know It and What Were We Talking About?"

 

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St. Denis Medical "Nobody Even Mention the Brownies!"

 

Leave it to Ron and Bruce to transform a simple maintenance issue into a delightful adventure! This week's episode of St. Denis Medical takes us on a journey through leaky pipes, intriguing royalty rumors, and the wonderfully complex dance of workplace crushes. Join us for a fun ride recap.

Fire Country "Fare Thee Well" Episode Preview

 

Theres nothing like spending Valentine's Day staying in and watching a new episode of Fire Country. Here's a preview of this Friday's episode.

St. Denis Medical "Nobody Ever Mentions the Brownies" Episode Preview

 

Here's a preview of this week's episode of St. Denis Medical.

The FBI's Preview: FBI "Redoubt"/FBI: International "Keep Calm and Deliver the Biotoxin"/FBI: Most Wanted "Do You Realize??"

 

Here is a preview of this Tuesday's episodes of The FBIs.

One Chicago Crossover "In The Trenches"

 

It's been five years since the last One Chicago crossover event. Did this one live up to the expectations? Here are my thoughts. 

Rescue: Hi-Surf "Caught Inside" Episode Preview

 

Here's a preview of this week's episode of Rescue: Hi-Surf.

One Chicago Crossover Preview: Chicago Fire/Chicago Med/Chicago P.D. "In The Trenches"

 

It's here at last! Can you believe it? After six years since the last One Chicago Crossover event, we finally experienced it again. Let’s take a sneak peek!

Being There: This Is Us "I've Got This"/"One Small Step"

 

"I've Got This"

As Kevin and Madison take on parenting twins at home, later on, Kevin invites Kate and Toby to have a get-together dinner. But for Toby he's waiting on word about the job interview that turned out unsuccessful. 

Soon, when Kevin learns about Toby's job situation, he tries to offer financial assistance but rejects the offer. But after the tensions cool down, Toby apologizes to Kevin. On the other hand, later on, Kate called Rebecca, thanking her and asking her how she did it raising three kids while Jack wasn't making much. 

We learn in a flashback when Jack was at a dinner about a promotion; he had to cover the expensive spread. Later on, Rebecca decides to manage the family finances. 

After their conversation, Kate talks to Toby and thanks him for being a great provider and a wonderful father. She tells him that she will be working to help with the finances.

Meanwhile, tensions grew at Randall's house. As Carol has been staying for a while, Beth tries to make a goodbye family dinner before she goes. That is until things took a turn from Tess's romantic relationship with her friend Alex to Malik's baby mama wanting to come back to their child's life. 

Beth talks to Carol about how she judges her with how things she is to her. Beth realizes that her mother misses the domestic activity of a family and invites her to stay. Sorry, Randall!

Randall talks to Deja about what's been going on with Malik, who knows about the situation. And soon, the two bonded and tried to stalk Malik's baby mama on Instagram. 

The episode ends with Kevin and Madison getting a surprise visit from Uncle Nicky.

"I've Got This" was an excellent episode. Kevin and Toby were good but, at times, anxious when finances were discussed between Kevin and Toby. The Beth and Carol storyline was terrific, and Beth took her mother in after Randall had brought his family in the past. And I couldn't get enough of Deja and Randall's chat. 

Overall, I give this episode an 8/10.

"One Small Step"

Picking up where the previous episode left off, we see Nicky at Kevin's front door, coming to see the twins. Soon after, we go back to 1969 when Nicky, Jack, and their family watched the first moon landing. In that time frame, we see Nicky falling in love with a colleague, Sally, and soon, the two bonded while observing the moon.

Later on, Sally invites Nicky to go to Woodstock and soon move to California. As he accepts her offer, he stands her up because of not being there to protect his mother from his father. 

After the war, Nicky gets invited to celebrate a war buddy's engagement at a bar in Erie, Indiana. While Jack is there, getting marriage advice, Nicky sees him but never enters or approaches him. 

Coming back to the present, just as Nicky gets an invite to Nick and Franny's baptism, he gets Cassidy's help to prepare for his first flight since the war. Nicky makes handcrafted snow globals but gets destroyed at the airport security. But as he arrives, Nicky gets second thoughts and calls Cassidy, who tells him that if Jack had still been alive, she believes he would have forgiven Nicky. 

As Nicky is at Kevin's home, Nicky sneaks in to see the twins and talks to them about the second gift from the airport he had brought and even talks a bit about his past. Later on the following day, Kevin walks in to see Nicky with a photo of him and Jack taken by Sally after a family dinner. 

"One Small Step"  is a brilliant episode and one of my favorites of the season. This episode just made me love Uncle Nicky a lot more, even though I had already loved him before. Watching this character get the courage to take his first flight in 50 years and confront his nephew and niece was heartwarming. 

Man, I was heartbroken when those two snow globals got destroyed. I do blame the airport security for that. And even Nicky's first love and what he did to her. It might have been for the right reason. Like Cassidy told Nicky, I do believe that Jack would be proud of him and forgive him.

Excellent writing, along with the performance from  Giffin Dunne. Overall, I give this episode a 9/10.

What did you think of these episodes? Leave a comment!

This Is Us airs Tuesdays at 9/8c on NBC.