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The Power Rankings! Latest Version Ever! Nobody Can Hold Onto the Crown! Comedies Attack!

Tim Goodman — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:19:32 +0000

Better late than never!

A Not Exactly Fond Farewell to 'The Office'

Tim Goodman — Fri, 17 May 2013 00:09:08 +0000

The sitcom overstayed its welcome -- by a lot -- so don't expect any tears from this critic. And yes, that's awkward.

Quick Take: Tim Goodman on The CW

Tim Goodman — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:20:51 +0000

The Network of Magical Thinking returns for another year of Facebook likes, Twitter mentions, Vine squeals and other things it hopes will detract from the fact its shows draw a small audience.

Quick Take: Tim Goodman on CBS

Tim Goodman — Wed, 15 May 2013 23:13:58 +0000

A look at the network's fall shows and programming strategies -- plus positive and negative signs.

Quick Take: Tim Goodman on ABC

Tim Goodman — Wed, 15 May 2013 03:20:48 +0000

A look at the network's fall shows and programming strategies -- plus positive and negative signs.

Quick Take: Tim Goodman on Fox

Tim Goodman — Tue, 14 May 2013 19:59:55 +0000

Big risks. Big rewards? Should at least be interesting.

Quick Take: Tim Goodman on NBC's Upfront

Tim Goodman — Tue, 14 May 2013 01:20:10 +0000

Right turn onto Main Street.

Tim Goodman on 'Mad Men': Dominant Don Gets Creepy; Series Continues on Right Track

Tim Goodman — Mon, 13 May 2013 08:31:59 +0000

Domination, submission, transition.

Don't Ever Change, Broadcast Networks: How to Keep Failing and Laughter Alive

Tim Goodman — Mon, 13 May 2013 04:25:22 +0000

Same dogs, same ponies, same failure.

Family Tree: TV Review

Tim Goodman — Thu, 09 May 2013 14:30:00 +0000

HBO’s latest comedy is pure Christopher  Guest, sending Chris  O’Dowd in search of seriously odd relatives.

The Power Rankings! Shocker at the Top! Flux Everywhere! Blood on the Floor! Oh, and Laughter!

Tim Goodman — Thu, 09 May 2013 01:49:57 +0000

One finale and two comedies cause tons of mayhem in the rankings, with plenty of stiff competition coming ahead.

Why I'm Not Worried About Seeing 'Arrested Development' Before Netflix Streams It

Tim Goodman — Wed, 08 May 2013 17:23:08 +0000

May 26 becomes A.D. holiday.

This 'Mad Men' Episode Was Not a Lemon: How 'For Immediate Release' Brought Greatness Back

Tim Goodman — Mon, 06 May 2013 07:55:17 +0000

After a few weeks of mediocrity, the AMC drama makes a comeback by refocusing on advertising and leaving Don's home life out of it.

Maron: TV Review

Tim Goodman — Fri, 03 May 2013 22:48:59 +0000

From podcast to TV show, comic Marc Maron makes the jump a funny leap of faith.