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Cheftastrophe! The fifth season boils down to overcooked soufflés, under-salted fish and lots of big, salty tears.
By Heather Havrilesky
February 26, 2009
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HBO's comedy "Eastbound and Down" showcases the arrogant idiocy of a fallen baseball pro. Plus: Does Bravo make TV for idiots, or do idiots make great TV?
By Heather Havrilesky
February 22, 2009
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Will Obama give America an extreme makeover? Will the Europeans rule "Top Chef"? Plus: Gordon Ramsay breaks the swearing sound barrier!
By Heather Havrilesky
February 8, 2009
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"Top Chef" moves to New York City for its fifth season, and the battle begins in a brutal frenzy of slicing and dicing!
By Heather Havrilesky
November 12, 2008
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What do people do all day? A tour through thoroughly modern careers, from family-reuniting expert Troy Dunn of WeTV's "The Locator" to freelance hero Michael Westen of USA's "Burn Notice."
By Heather Havrilesky
September 21, 2008
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Shiny, pretty people work hard to keep their stuff hidden, from the tragicomic celebrity stylist of "The Rachel Zoe Project" to the sleek but suffering suits of "Mad Men."
By Heather Havrilesky
September 14, 2008
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"Project Runway" finalists take on Bryant Park.
September 13, 2008
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Attention, reality-TV programmers: "I'm From Sky Mall" and "Hangover CSI" -- you're gonna love them!
By Sarah Hepola
September 5, 2008
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A guide to classic American shows born overseas.
By Logan Scherer
September 4, 2008
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MTV's "From G's to Gents" pits thugs against one another to see who can become the most refined. But what does it take to be a gentleman, anyway?
By James Hannaham
August 4, 2008
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Why "The Bachelorette" hears wedding bells while "The Bachelor" vows to honor and obey his libido alone. Plus: Why "Shear Genius" is anything but.
By Heather Havrilesky
July 6, 2008
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Jeff Lewis of "Flipping Out" embodies the tragicomic hothouse flower, while Nancy Botwin of "Weeds" makes the world safe for lazy, self-involved moms.
By Heather Havrilesky
June 22, 2008
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Happiness is a whoring sea donkey! "Secret Diary of a Call Girl" and "Denise Richards: It's Complicated" usher in the summer of the sensitive slut.
By Heather Havrilesky
June 15, 2008
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Tyra Banks crowns a "juicy" winner, breaks new ground -- and reminds us why we can't stop watching this show.
By Sarah Hepola
May 15, 2008
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Want to watch tough female rappers shake their booties in a lesbian bar? VH1's "Miss Rap Supreme" proves no one is immune to reality TV's degradations.
By James Hannaham
May 14, 2008
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The finale demonstrates how just a spoonful of sugar helps the mediocrity go down in the most delightful way!
By Heather Havrilesky
April 28, 2008
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The PBS documentary series "Carrier" discovers conflict and camaraderie among the (shockingly young) inhabitants of the USS Nimitz.
By Heather Havrilesky
April 24, 2008
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The good, the bad and the Oprah! Charity reigns supreme on ABC's "Oprah's Big Give" while tabloid nastiness rules FX's "Dirt."
By Heather Havrilesky
February 24, 2008
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Resilient reality ancestors "Survivor" and "Big Brother" adapt to new survival strategies, while a tragedy kills "Paradise Hotel 2."
By Heather Havrilesky
February 17, 2008
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The ice is jammed with broken heroes: Springsteen to host a curling reality show? That's rockstar.
By King Kaufman
February 13, 2008
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The great daredevil, who died last week, leaped across canyons -- and into our imaginations. I love the guy, even if he did hang up on me.
By Joshua Seftel
December 5, 2007
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A "Colombian idol"-style search transformed a humble farmer into the 21st century version of TV's coffee icon. Meet the man behind the mule.
By Matthew Fishbane
October 16, 2007
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HBO's "Tell Me You Love Me" dishes up whiny, unhappy people not holding hands. Plus: Why nobody (but VH1) loves Chachi.
By Heather Havrilesky
September 2, 2007
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Showtime's "Californication," Bravo's "Flipping Out" and CBS' "Big Brother 8" demonstrate why hedonism and self-indulgence are no shortcut to happiness.
By Heather Havrilesky
August 5, 2007
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"Top Design" bids a mediocre farewell, while "Friday Night Lights" haunts us with dreams of a second season. Plus: "Survivor's" Yau-Man reinvents the reality hero!
By Heather Havrilesky
April 15, 2007
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