First Day: Superstore "Salary"

"Salary" was another stellar episode that had some moments of predictability but really carried it with moments that weren't. As Amy starts her first day as a manager, she learns the perks of the job, mainly her salary. But when she accidentally allows her contract to be read out loud; it becomes an issue with the staff. One moment comes when Marcus tells that his salary is almost that same amount and Glenn realized that mistake. Meanwhile, Mateo tries to win over Amy to become her replacement as a floor manager with moments of acting like a floor manager. Glenn doesn't seem to be unhappy for the downgrading his job as he shows his happiness with Garrett, who's telling him that working here is never happy.

I still enjoyed the episode from the beginning to the end. While it still had moments that were seen coming a mile away; like when Mertie accidentally takes Amy's contract instead of announcements. But there were moments that shine like the employees discussing salaries, Glenn's moments throughout the episode and Dina upset with Jonah for not taking her side and she tries to get him to cheat on Amy with guest star Alison Haislip, which was amazing. The writing was good and the performances from the cast were amazing. The character development for Amy and Glenn was just amazing. Overall, I give this episode an 8.5/10.

You can catch Superstore Thursdays at 8/7c on NBC.

Being Cool: Fresh Off The Boat "Nerd Watching"

Is Eddie cool enough to win over Evan's friends? And will Jessica stop Louis' mother from being on an online scam relationship? Here's a recap!

We all understand that both Eddie and Evan are different but when in this episode it was another great installment of brothers coming together and bonding. When Eddie has somehow become a mentor to Evan's friends during a mall outing. It becomes a problem to Evan and tells Eddie that he doesn't like it and gives him the birds while watching birds. But Evan apologies to Eddie and the two shared a really good moment; Eddie tells him that he'll be gone in a year to college and be back.

Meanwhile, Louis thinks that his mother is being scammed in an online relationship; but Jessica thinks it's nothing. After being convinced by Louis and Emery; Jessica becomes worried and tries to stop it. At one point just when things have stopped, Emery and Louis played to Jessica as Emery found his true calling...actor. Even though Jessica doesn't like the idea of being played; she also doesn't like the idea of Emery becoming an actor but I think she'll have to accept it.

"Nerd Watching" was not only funny; it hit me right in the feelings with Eddie and Evan storyline. It was so good and so well performed with such strong character growth. I couldn't get enough of them and the moments that won were Evan flipping Eddie the "birds" while bird watching; Evan singing "Waterfall" while showing his feelings about how bad he had done to Eddie, and Eddie and Evan talking. Also, Louis and Jessica's storyline was really a shocker for me; as I really thought that Grandma was really being scammed. The writing was so brilliant. Overall, I give this episode a 9/10.

You can catch Fresh Off The Boat Fridays at 8/7c on ABC.

Lessons from Carrie: Fresh Off The Boat "Rancho Contento"/"Vice Mommy"

"Rancho Conteno" 

To set for retirement or not that is the question!

After celebrating a special anniversary, Louis gave Jessica a gift of retirement papers. Not liking the idea, Jessica turns down Louis' plan, but he won't give up. As Jessica signs up to take classes at a college, Louis shows her the place "Rancho Conteno" a place where retirees make something of themselves, but Jessica still turns it down. Louis finally understands the reason when Jessica tells him that the reason that she doesn't want to retire is that she hasn't accomplished and wants to make a legacy as principal. 

Meanwhile, Eddie tries to improve himself by writing in a journal. He asked Trent what his sister, Tina, is into and learns that she's a fan of Sex in the City. He learns to put his friends first and does that for the Dance, Dance Revolution. That wins him Tina's heart and when she asked him to hang out, he declined because of his plans with his friends but a raincheck was applied.

"Rancho Conteno" was another hilarious episode. There was plenty of character growth in this episode with Jessica, Louis, and Eddie, who might have had the best in this episode. Overall, I give this episode an 8.5/10.

"Vice Mommy" 

Vice Mommy" was a good episode but it had some moments that was lagging at times. Louis awards Eddie for his work, but Eddie isn't quite liking it and tries to give it to someone who deserves it. As Jessica is going to school, Even takes on the responsibility when she's gone but also tries to still have their mommy and son time, which doesn't turn out well for Evan.

I couldn't feel where Eddie storyline was going at times and but I did enjoy the ending the episode when Eddie confronts Tina about how he wants to ask her out so bad; which she says yes. The Evan storyline was very good and hit its mark with hilarious moments and memorable moments when Evan tells Jessica the truth after Grandma threw a party. Overall, I give this episode a 7.5/10.

You can catch Fresh Off the Boat Fridays at 8/7c on ABC.

Mystery Games: A.P. Bio "J'accuse"

Could a game of murder mystery lead to a romance? Here's a recap!

When Jack gets invited to a group murder mystery party with all the faculty; he doesn't want to go but when learning Lynette was going and a record-setting on finding the murderer, Jack was all in. As everyone had to dress like someone from the school; Jack tries his best to find the murderer and get out, but after failing many times, Lynette confronts him and she's the murderer. 

The two devices a plan to place murder stickers on everyone and leave with the prize, a cookie cake. But their victory turned into a night at the football field; the two shared a kiss and it ended with Jack telling Lynette that he doesn't want to be in Toledo for long, but she does.

Meanwhile, after getting the biology practice test taken away; Sarika gets her classmates to help break in and get that exam sheets from Jack's desk. But as Sarika tries to break in, the rest are having so much fun, even breaking into the teacher's lounge. As Sarika gets the test; they try to get her to have some fun and after a moment of deep thoughts and all they started to have fun and even get chased by the security guard.  But not before stopping and seeing Jack and Lynette kiss in the football field. 

"J'accuse" is probably one of my favorite episodes of the season so far. I just loved the chemistry between Glenn Howerton and Elizabeth Alderfer's characters. I feel like I have to be all in with these characters and hope they would be an item, even though Jack tells Lynette that he doesn't want to stay in Toledo for long. 

Even Jack's students from Sarika, Victor, Heather and more are just hilarious. They carry the show will brilliant growth and comedic moments. Aparna Brielle shined in this episode;  her character had a big character growth by breaking away from the too good of a student to have fun to having fun with her classmates. 

Overall, I give this episode a 9/10.

You can catch A.P. Bio Thursdays at 8:30/7:30c on NBC.

Getting It Done: Superstore "Minor Crimes"

With Glenn's last day as manager, does Amy have a chance to get the position; even when she has leverage? Here's a recap!

After making multiple farewell announcement, Glenn gives his last staff meeting before stepping down and hopes that Amy would take his job. But that's not his choice to make as it's Laurie. As she makes her appearance, Amy confronts her about the position but she won't give Amy a shot for an interviewer. With help from Dina, Amy got an interview but it wasn't going anywhere. Laurie announced that she's given Glenn's position to her son.

As Amy tries to go back and talk to Laurie, she interrupts her snorting cocaine. Laurie tries to keep Amy quite of the situation by offering her Glenn's job, but she turned it down because she only wants it if she's qualified. That turned up nothing. So after everyone knows about the situation, they get Amy to go back and using that leverage. She finally got it.

Meanwhile, while Glenn cleans his office with Mateo and Jonah, they found a bag of money that Glenn has kept for budget reasons. Jonah tells him that keeping this is a crime and they try to find a way to use it; damaging the store. After destroying the bathroom, fitting room and storage room, it still wasn't enough. That is until Glenn drives his car in the store.

"Minor Crimes" was another excellent episode. The Glenn storyline in this episode was just amazingly hilarious; from his goodbye speech to the customers, learn that keeping money from the bosses is a crime and had to use that money by causing damage to the store. As much as I loved and enjoyed Amy's story; I did think that it was a bit downplay-ish when it comes to Amy not using the leverage to get Glenn's job. But the scenes with Amy and Dina were as priceless as it could have ever been in this episode.  Good writing and very good performances from the cast. Overall, I give this episode an 8.5/10.

You can catch Superstore Thursdays at 8/7c on NBC.

The Blacklist "Lady Luck" Episode Preview

Here's a preview of this Friday's episode of The Blacklist titled, "Lady Luck."

"Lady Luck"

Liz and Ressler investigate a Blacklist who offers to erase gambling debts, at a deceptively high price. Meanwhile, Dembe grows concerned as Red tests the loyalties of their business associates in search of the individual who turned him into the police.

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Red isn't going to let it go. Dembe is really in between a rock and a hard place. I don't think he'll tell, but oh man if he did....I would lose my mind in the best possible way.


You can catch The Blacklist on Friday at 9/8c on NBC!

It's Not Just a Bar, It's a Community! Abby's "Pilot" Series Premiere

Abby's is another new comedy series of the season that hits and misses the mark, but I still think it could be one of the year's best new series. Here's a recap!

In the pilot, we meet Abby, who's a military veteran who happens to run a bar in the backyard of a rental home. Abby is pretty famous with her friends and co-workers, but when she finds out that her landlord has passed and has a new one, her nephew, Bill.

Bill doesn't like what he sees and talks to Abby about shutting the whole place down. Abby tries her best not to let that happen; it's her friends and co-workers who help save the site when they tell Bill that the bar is the one place that Abby can own. After that, Bill allows Abby to continue with the bar but asks to at least get insurance just in case someone gets hurt.

The pilot isn't the greatest of all time, but it has moments showing it has legs. I'm interested in the characters, and even though some of the jokes are a bit goofy, it's got me laughing. Natalie Morales is the glue that holds this show together with a good group of cast. I'll be tuning in to see where this show will be going. Even though it has that Cheers vibe, it's still good anyway. Overall, I give this episode an 8.5/10.

You can catch Abby's Thursdays at 9:30/8 30c on NBC.