TV Corner Notes: New Beginnings, Risky Bets, and Saying Goodbye

 

From ringing in the new year with joy to bidding farewell to a cherished series — and happily welcoming back familiar favorites — this week’s TV Corner Notes is all about embracing change.

TV Corner Notes: Landman Returns & Legendary Soap Opera Turns 60

 

November TV isn’t slowing down anytime soon. From emotional premieres to long-awaited anniversaries and big-name streaming drops, this week delivers a packed slate of stories worth watching, and talking about.

DMV "Pilot" Review: Does CBS's New Comedy Pass the Test?

 

What happens when a workplace full of misfits meets a government office? CBS's new comedy DMV shows us, with plenty of laughs. Here's my recap and review. 

English Teacher Season 2: Class Back In Session

If you’re looking for a comedy that’s as smart as it is silly, FX’s English Teacher is back and better than ever. Season 2 doesn’t just repeat last year’s charm—it amplifies it, mixing razor-sharp humor with heartfelt moments that remind us why this show became a breakout hit. Here's my review.

TV Corner Notes: FX New and Returning Shows Premiere; Premiere Week II

 

In this week's edition of TV Corner Notes, Fall TV is officially in full swing, and my watchlist just got a lot longer. Between Ethan Hawke’s quirky new FX mystery The Lowdown, the hilarious return of English Teacher, and a jam-packed schedule of returning favorites and brand-new series, there’s more to see than ever. Here’s my rundown of what’s worth your time this week, plus my quick takes on the shows making the biggest splash. Let's dive in!

TV Corner Notes: Alien Thrills, Irish Mysteries, and a Late-Night Shake-Up

It’s a packed week in TV Corner Notes—penultimate thrills on Alien: Earth, a dark new mystery in Irish Blood, and late-night comedy suddenly colliding with politics. And that’s before we even get to a flood of fall premieres hitting the schedule. Let’s dive in.

English Teacher "Birthday" Season Finale

 

In the exciting season finale of FX's English Teacher, will Evan keep things friendly or step into a new relationship? Let's dive into a quick recap!

Career Change: English Teacher "Convention"

 

When Evan and the gang go to a teacher convention, he starts to have second thoughts about his career. Here's a recap. 

Evan Vs. Linda: English Teacher "Linda"

This week's episode of English Teacher, it's Evan vs. Linda who will win in this showdown? Here's a recap.

Best Friends: English Teacher "Field Trip"

It's ield trip day but instead of excitement Evan learns that he was left out from Gwen's get to together is their friendship in jeopardy? Here's recap.

The Right to Learn Bear Arms: English Teacher "School Safety"

 

When Even learns that the school has a gun club, he wants his students to fight it. Will they succeed? Here are my thoughts on the episode. 

English Teacher "Kayla Syndrome"

 

When Evan teams up with the new teacher at the school to put together this year's homecoming, is the new teacher coming to him? Here's my review

English Teacher "Pilot"/"Powderpuff" Series Premiere

The latest FX series might remind you of familiar teacher—and school-related sitcoms, but this one has a fresh twist! Here's my review.

The Fall TV Season is Here! Top 10 Most Anticipated New Shows

With the weather changing, school back in session, and football returning, it can mean only one thing: fall television is back! 

They're Gonna Make it After All: Fresh Off the Boat "The Car Wash"

After Eddie tells Louis about how dirty his car is, Louis gets Jessica out and together wash the car. As Louis and Jessica wash the car, Jessica gets a phone call from Terry, the publisher for her book. Marvin sees what's going on and gives Louis some advice about the 15 year itch.

When Terry comes over to talk to Jessica, Louis tries his best to spark their relationship buy giving her a gift of an electric fly swatter. Even tried to set the mood one night and even tried to kidnapped Jessica at a parking lot but gets tasered.

After a car ride home from a cop, Louis figured it out and picked up Jessica to take her to her book reading. But they make a pit stop at a car wash and he tells her that he misses how they use to wash the car together and didn't see it for her perspective. After they make a couple of oldest couple still standing, they forgive and kiss while going through the car wash.

Meanwhile, Evan has moved to Emery's English class and they try to battle each other to see who's the favorite for Ms. Doris. After a while they blew it and was sent to detention til they figured out they belong there in the first place and helped the teacher there to clean up.

"The Car Wash" might be one of my favorite episodes of the season. The stories were really good and hilarious. The story between Louis and Jessica might be one of my favorites of them so far and that you can see why these two love each other. The Emery and Evan story was good too. Overall, I give this episode an 8/10.

You can catch Fresh Off the Boat Tuesdays at 8:30/7:30c on ABC.