The West Wing 20th Anniversary – The Top 25 Best Episodes, Episodes Ranked 5-1

The West Wing 20th Anniversary
Top 25 Best Episodes
Episodes 5-1
September 22, 2019

Premiering on September 22, 1999, this Fall will mark the 20th Anniversary of Aaron’s Sorkin’s seminal political drama, The West Wing. Telling the story of fictional President, Josiah Bartlet, and the trials and tribulations of his senior staff, The West Wing helped to usher in the Golden age of serialized drama that we’re still living in today. It is not hyperbole to say, The West Wing changed television in a real way, and for the better. In the end, The West Wing is a love letter to civil servants who sacrifice so much for their idealism and the greater good.

This Top 25 List represents the second in a series of articles I will be writing over the coming months, celebrating the show’s 20th Anniversary. Read my first entry here, the Best Seasons of The West Wing.  Due to the size of these articles, I’ll be publishing the Top 25 List in 5 Episode Installments. This is Part 4.

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The West Wing 20th Anniversary – The Top 25 Best Episodes, Episodes Ranked 10-6

The West Wing 20th Anniversary
Top 25 Best Episodes
Episodes 10-6
September 22, 2019

Premiering on September 22, 1999, this Fall will mark the 20th Anniversary of Aaron’s Sorkin’s seminal political drama, The West Wing. Telling the story of fictional President, Josiah Bartlet, and the trials and tribulations of his senior staff, The West Wing helped to usher in the Golden age of serialized drama that we’re still living in today. It is not hyperbole to say, The West Wing changed television in a real way, and for the better. In the end, The West Wing is a love letter to civil servants who sacrifice so much for their idealism and the greater good.

This Top 25 List represents the second in a series of articles I will be writing over the coming months, celebrating the show’s 20th Anniversary. Read my first entry here, the Best Seasons of The West Wing.  Due to the size of these articles, I’ll be publishing the Top 25 List in 5 Episode Installments. This is Part 4.

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TV Recap: Bluff City Law – Love It Or Leave It? (Spoiler Free)

Bluff City Law
Love It Or Leave It? Review
September 10, 2019

On Monday, September 23, 2019, NBC will kick off its the 2019-20 television season with the premiere of its newest legal drama, Bluff City Law.

From creator and writer, Dean Georgaris (The Brave; The Meg), Bluff City Law seamlessly blends two disparate sub-genres of drama, family and legal, into an engaging hour of television. Georgaris, supported by a dynamic cast of explosive newcomers and one heavyweight veteran, delivers the first sure fire hit of the Fall season.

Read on for our thoughts on Bluff City Law and whether we think you should Love It Or Leave It!

(Photo by: NBCUniversal)

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The West Wing 20th Anniversary – The Top 25 Best Episodes, Episodes Ranked 15-11

The West Wing 20th Anniversary
Top 25 Best Episodes
Episodes 15-11
July 22, 2019

Premiering on September 22, 1999, this Fall will mark the 20th Anniversary of Aaron’s Sorkin’s seminal political drama, The West Wing. Telling the story of fictional President, Josiah Bartlet, and the trials and tribulations of his senior staff, The West Wing helped to usher in the Golden age of serialized drama that we’re still living in today. It is not hyperbole to say, The West Wing changed television in a real way, and for the better. In the end, The West Wing is a love letter to civil servants who sacrifice so much for their idealism and the greater good.

This Top 25 List represents the second in a series of articles I will be writing over the coming months, celebrating the show’s 20th Anniversary. Read my first entry here, the Best Seasons of The West Wing.  Due to the size of these articles, I’ll be publishing the Top 25 List in 5 Episode Installments. This is Part 3.

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The West Wing 20th Anniversary – The Top 25 Best Episodes, Episodes Ranked 20-16

The West Wing 20th Anniversary
Top 25 Best Episodes
Episodes 20-16
July 22, 2019

Premiering on September 22, 1999, this Fall will mark the 20th Anniversary of Aaron’s Sorkin’s seminal political drama, The West Wing. Telling the story of fictional President, Josiah Bartlet, and the trials and tribulations of his senior staff, The West Wing helped to usher in the Golden age of serialized drama that we’re still living in today. It is not hyperbole to say, The West Wing changed television in a real way, and for the better. In the end, The West Wing is a love letter to civil servants who sacrifice so much their idealism and the greater good.

This Top 25 List represents the second in a series of articles I will be writing over the coming months, celebrating the show’s 20th Anniversary. Read my first entry here, the Best Seasons of The West Wing.  Due to the size of these articles, I’ll be publishing the List in 5 Episode Installments.

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The West Wing 20th Anniversary: The Top 25 Best Episodes (25-21)

The West Wing 20th Anniversary
Top 25 Best Episodes
Episodes 25-21
June 24, 2019

Premiering on September 22, 1999, this Fall will mark the 20th Anniversary of Aaron’s Sorkin’s seminal political drama, The West Wing. Telling the story of fictional President, Josiah Bartlet, and the trials and tribulations of his senior staff, The West Wing helped to usher in the Golden age of serialized drama that we’re still living in today. It is not hyperbole to say, The West Wing changed television in a real way, and for the better. In the end, The West Wing is a love letter to civil servants who sacrifice so much their idealism and the greater good.

This Top 25 List represents the second in a series of articles I will be writing over the coming months, celebrating the show’s 20th Anniversary. Read my first entry here, the Best Seasons of The West Wing.  Due to the size of these articles, I’ll be publishing the List in 5 Episode Installments.

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The West Wing 20th Anniversary – The Best Seasons Ranked!

The West Wing
The Best Seasons Ranked
June 24, 2019

This Fall marks the 20th Anniversary of Aaron’s Sorkin’s seminal political drama, The West Wing. Telling the story of fictional President, Josiah Bartlet, and the trials and tribulations of his senior staff, The West Wing helped to usher in the Golden age of serialized drama that we’re still living in today. It is not hyperbole to say, The West Wing changed television in a real way, and for the better. In the end, The West Wing is a love letter to civil servants who sacrifice so much their idealism and the greater good.

This “Best Seasons Ranked” List  represents the first in a series of articles I will be writing over the coming months, celebrating the show’s 20th Anniversary.

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TV News: NBC Announces Fall Premiere Dates for 2019-20 Season

NBC 2019-20 Fall Season
Premiere Dates
June 17, 2019

Today, NBC announced its premiere dates for all of its 2019-20 Fall line up. Joining the ranks of NBC’s returning shows are three Freshmen, the drama  Bluff City Law, and sitcoms Sunnyside and Perfect Harmony. According to the official press release, “premiere dates for NBC’s new mid-season series – dramas Council of Dads, Lincoln and Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist and comedies Indebted and The Kenan Show – will be announced later.

Read on after the jump for the full line-up …

BLUFF CITY LAW — Pictured: “Bluff City Law” Key Art — (Photo by: NBCUniversal)

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TV News: The InBetween – First Look Photos and Premiere Date Information

The InBetween
First Look Photos and Information
April 1, 2019

Earlier today, NBC announced that The InBetween, a new Summer drama, will premiere on Wednesday, May 29 at 10pm ET/PT.  NBC also released the first Key Art for the new series.

THE INBETWEEN — Pictured: “The InBetween” Logo — (Photo by: NBCUniversal)

Continue reading below for a synopsis of the show as well as a look at the Key Art and first look photo from the Pilot.

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TV Recap: Manifest – The Heart of the Matter …

Manifest
“S.N.A.F.U.” (Episode 107)
November 12, 2018

If you aren’t caught up on Manifest, you can read the last review here!

Here is a list of passengers we have met so far:

  •       Michaela Stone: police officer whose fiancé married her best friend while she was missing, Ben’s sister, hearing voices and seeing things  since returning
  •       Ben Stone: Michaela’s brother and father to Cal, hearing music and voices in his head since returning
  •       Cal Stone:  Ben’s son, Leukemia patient – condition hasn’t changed in 5 years due to flight, treatment from Saanvi’s research may cure him
  •       Saanvi Bahl: Doctor, working on cancer research, led to breakthrough on cancer treatment 5 years prior, right before the flight. Now seeing things.
  •       Radd: Went to Jamaica to play for philharmonic, left son behind
  •       Kelly Taylor: Gave interviews with reporters, shot at end of episode 2. Dead.
  •       Bethany Collins: flight attendant, helped Thomas leave Jamaica and come to the US
  •      Thomas: Stowaway on Flight 828, dated Bethany’s cousin
  •      Dr. Fiona Clarke: professor
  •      Marko Valeriev: Bulgarian, being held at facility along with several other passengers
  •      Anna Ross:  translator, helped Marko understand custom forms

And now for this week’s episode … SPOILERS AHEAD!

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