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Once Upon a Time Sneak Peeks: Digging Up Dirt

How can Emma take down Regina? What does Snow White’s father want for his birthday?

These are just two of the questions touched upon in the following Once Upon a Time clips, both courtesy of this Sunday’s „Fruit of the Poisonous Tree.”

Look for Mary Margaret and David to keep up their secret rendezvous on the installment, as well, while King Leopold is faced with what appears to be a dream scenario in the fairy tale world: three wishes from a genie. But you know what they say about getting what you wish for, right?

Watch a pair of sneak peek from the episode now:

Once Upon a Time Clip: Gathering Dirt on Reginaplay

Once Upon a Time Clip: Gathering Dirt on Regina

Once Upon a Time Sneak Peek: Happy Birthday, King!play

Once Upon a Time Sneak Peek: Happy Birthday, King!


Gossip Girl to End With a "Gasp" Monday

Much has already been said about Gossip Girl’s 100th episode Monday night.

Heck, we’re starting to wonder what hasn’t been said about the milestone.

It’s Blair’s wedding! Georgina’s back! Love triangles/squares galore! So many Upper East Side events are just waiting to come to a head, for better or worse. But as we learned yesterday, one big twist remains a big mystery.

That bombshell, apparently comes at the very end.

“You have to see [the last few minutes] to believe them. I really think they will take people’s breath away,” EP Joshua Safran says. “Someone asked on Twitter, ‘Will we smile or cry at the end of the episode?’”

„And I said, ‘It will be more like a gasp.’”

Daniel, Serena

Executive Producer Stephanie Savage, who we can only hope played a major role in crafting the upcoming installment, explains that the final moment was something that “had to happen” in the 100th episode.

“That’s one of the fun things about having a mature show in Season Five, you feel like you can really have some fun. In the first couple of seasons, you feel like you have to keep certain things very guarded and protected because the hope is that you’ll have to make them last a long time,” she says.

Safran adds: “What we can say is why we made that decision will become clear with future episodes because, obviously, you will learn more about why that has happened, how that has happened. You see, it was such an easy decision … It wasn’t something we belabored over or had long discussions about. It really wasn’t.”

“Obviously [the end] changes things. And what happens in the episode for Blair, Dan, Chuck, and Serena will become a whole new world for them. Obviously, we pushed the 100th episode as a special episode.”

„A huge wedding, a royal wedding – it’s a big episode. But it’s also the 13th episode of the season. So, the season arc does continue. The 100th is a turning point, connected to everything happening before.”

What do you think goes down at the end of the wedding-themed extravaganza to come? What could shock us at this point? Sound off on where you see the show heading – Monday and beyond – in the comments!


The Secret Circle Sneak Peek: Don’t Cross Me!

On next week’s episode of The Secret Circle, the seeds of discontent between Charles and Dawn finally explode into full-blown bushes of betrayal.

Following Dawn’s speech to Ethan on last Thursday’s „Witness,” which resulted in the latter beating the snot out of Charles and stealing his crystal, watch the following clip from „Medallion” to see just how Charles reacts to this development. Hint: not well.

The Secret Circle Clip: Dawn vs. Charlesplay

The Secret Circle Clip: Dawn vs. Charles

Elsewhere, as the name of the upcoming episode implies, look for Cassie to continue her investigation into her father’s past, while Faye convinces Melissa to try the Devil’s Spirit with her. Uh-oh.


Gossip Girl Caption Contest 192

Welcome to the 192nd Gossip Girl Caption Contest at TV Fanatic, where readers submit their best caption(s) for a photo from the CW drama! Ready to flex your creative muscle? Let’s do it then, folks .

Follow the link to see who won last week’s edition, then get ready to give it your best shot once again with a Gossip Girl picture featuring a scene from this week’s episode, „Father and the Bride.”

All you have to do, Gossip Girl fanatics, is think of your best caption(s), click „Comments” and send in your efforts for the picture below. Ready? We thought so. Now go show us what you’ve got:

Blair's Wedding Nears


Grey’s Anatomy Caption Contest 298

Welcome to the 298th Grey’s Anatomy Caption Contest here at TV Fanatic, where readers submit their best caption(s) for a photo from the ABC drama! Ready to start flexing your creative muscle?

Follow the link to find out who won last week’s edition of TVF’s Friday tradition, then prepare to test your skills again with a shot from a not-so recent episode of Grey’s Anatomy.

Just click „Comments” and leave your caption(s) from this picture below. Leave as many as you like, funny or serious. We’ll select the winner around this time next week. Best of luck to all:

Wiggin' Out


I tried, Vampire Diaries fans.

I poked and prodded and hinted and tried to get Daniel Gillies to spill some details on whether or not his newly revived Original would soon be reunited with all three brothers and his sister – but he just laughed and kept making the same point when the topic arose:

„It’s the season of the Originals, like Julie Plec said awhile back. I’m just gonna hide behind that.”

Still, we can all read between those exciting lines, can’t we?

Elijah is Back!

For awhile now, Gillies said he was „pretty confident” he’d return to Mystic Falls, expressing shock and gratitude for the fans’ reaction to Elijah.

„The character just grew in popularity, more so than I ever expected him to,” said the actor. „I’ve died four times and been resurrected four times. It’s great.”

So now that Elijah is back in the suspense-filled picture, what can we expect from him? How does he view the brother who recently placed him, once again, in „the big sleep,” as Gillies referred to his dormant state?

„They’re gonna have to put aside their differences,” the star said. „Let’s face it, both of us have betrayed the other in some way, Klaus obviously more prolifically than Elijah, but Elijah has done his fair share, as well.”

Referring specifically to Thursday’s „Bringing Out the Dead,” Gillies teased the episode will „dictate the course” of the next several installments, with „terms and parameters” getting laid out for various characters.

Gillies explains Elijah’s relationship with Klaus as having been „appallingly adversarial for hundreds of years” and said if there’s any love at all on his character’s end, it was „suppressed” a long time ago.

At this point, Elijah has one item on his agenda: getting his family back together.

The actor doesn’t know (or perhaps just can’t say) how long he’ll be around for this time, but he couldn’t stop gushing about the cast and crew on The Vampire Diaries.

„I can’t tell you how much I love my job with these guys,” he said. „And I really, really love Julie Plec. She’s the most considerate boss I’ve ever had… just so diplomatic and so careful to really listen to you when you have an issue.”

That really is very nice to hear, but getting back to Klaus and Rebekah and Finn and Kol and…

„It’s the season of the Originals,” Gillies said again.

See, I tried.


David Arquette to Guest Star on Cougar Town Season 3 Finale

As if a wedding between Jules and Grayson on the season three finale of Cougar Town wasn’t exciting enough, fans can now look forward to the following casting scoop:

David Arquette will play a role on the concluding episode.

David Arquette Pic

According to TV Line, Courteney Cox’s estranged husband – who serves as a producer on the sitcom and who remains close to his separated wife – will come on board as a very helpful hotel concierge.

Following far too long of an absence, Cougar Town returns with new episodes on February 14.


Pretty Little Liars Sneak Preview: Who Gets Betrayed?

So… that was it, huh?!?

Following a week’s worth of teases and misleading promos, our resident Pretty Little Liars critic was NOT happy with „Blond Leading the Blind.” She didn’t think anything really happened on the episode.

Can PLL recover on „A Kiss Before Lying?” The official ABC synopsis for next Monday teases Hanna believing her friends aren’t very happy with her, due to her stance on Caleb; while Emily gets excited about her mother’s visit; and Hanna’s stepsister enrolls in the high school.

Check out one preview and one clip from the installment now:

Pretty Little Liars Promo: "A Kiss Before Lying"play

Pretty Little Liars Promo: „A Kiss Before Lying”

Pretty Little Liars Clip: A Comforting Hugplay

Pretty Little Liars Clip: A Comforting Hug


Gossip Girl Round Table: "Father and the Bride"

Welcome to our weekly Gossip Girl Round Table discussion! Below, our panel breaks down the winter premiere (see our official review from last night) of our favorite show in even greater detail.

Below, TVF shot-caller Eric Hochberger (Gossip Guy) and editor Steve Marsi (Mister Meester) join writers Courtney Morrison, Christina Tran and Leigh Raines to discuss „Father and the Bride.”

Weigh in with your take on the following topics after reading ours!

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1. What was your favorite quote or scene from the episode?

Courtney: This is an obvious choice, but it has to be Blair at her bachelorette party. Girl was having some fun and it was a nice change of pace. I don’t think we have seen her have this much fun since before Louis came in to the picture. Plus, how can you not love the ex game and the shout out to Carter. Loved it!

Christina: Blair: „Forgive me, Father, for I have sinned. I pressed the close button in the elevator when I saw a woman running to catch it.” I’ll admit that I snickered a little because I’ve committed the same sin on more than one occasion.

Leigh: When B marched out of her holding cell and started calling Beatrice a royal backstabbing bitch. I realize that’s a little messed up but damn was it nice to see Season 1 Blair for a split second!

Steve: Nate and Serena pulling a fast one on Trip. I think Nerena has great potential as a professional partner-in-crime duo. Also, Chuck attempting to stalk Blair inconspicuously in an expensive suit with limo in tow, and Dan asking the cop at the station desk „How you doin’?” after arriving to bail Blair out.

Eric: There’s a fine line between surveillance and stalking. Getting caught.

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2. Most unlikely allies: Chuck and the priest, Nate and Gossip Girl, or Louis and Dan?

Courtney: Chuck and the priest. Nate and GG’s arc makes sense; she has the info and he needs it. Louis knows Dan is a great friend to B, so that makes sense. As much as I love Chuck fighting for love, the priest just feels a bit out of place. It’s a new character that we know nothing about. Why do we care that he wants to maintain his position? I’d rather see the Basshole and Lonely Boy team up again.

Christina: Chuck and the priest! I mean, say what?!

Leigh: Louis and Dan. Louis thought they were having an affair just last week. How desperate is he? Nevermind don’t answer that.

Steve: Nate and Gossip Girl. Don’t get me wrong, the other two make less sense, but Gossip Girl – forever the puppet master and tormenter of all the Upper East Siders’ lives – needing something from one of them? And Nate being in the position of power to deliver it? Never thought I’d see the day.

Eric: Since pretty much anything involving the priest is unlikely these days, I’m pairing those too.

3. More welcome sight: Blair actually having fun, or Trip getting his?

Courtney: Blair without a doubt. Trip hasn’t been around enough lately for me to be invested in him getting caught.

Christina: Blair, for sure. Who knew B could party like that? Then again, more than a dozen shots later, who wouldn’t have that much fun?

Leigh: Blair might just be the best drunk ever. Not only did Leighton look gorgeous and happy, but it was actually enjoyable to watch as opposed to a lot of her scenes this season. Maybe it had something to do with director Amy Heckerling who we know directed Clueless? Chick knows how to film a good party. Rollin’ with the homies, anyone?

Steve: Trip going down. Blair having such a blast was a treat to watch and led to some priceless exchanges, but Trip has now nearly killed Blair, Chuck and Serena with his automotive exploits. That guy has to go.

Eric: As much as I loved seeing Blair ripping shots and smoking joints, I was just glad to see an end to the Trip storyline. That plot collapsed when Trip became a daytime soap character and attempted to murder his close cousin in the name of gramps’ love. Come on, even Grandfather had to call out that storyline in the middle of the episode.

Blair's Wedding Nears

4. Will Nate’s strong, independent streak continue, or is he destined to lose his way?

Courtney: Going against Grandfather might cause him to weaken, but I think Nate is going to keep his streak alive. He finally has a story and a purpose, he’s not giving that up without a fight.

Christina: Well, clearly Nate took this semester off (as did everyone else), so I bet his storyline at the Spectator will continue since he’s got plenty of time on his hands.

Leigh: Well now that he’s spit in Grandfather’s face it’ll probably be a little bit harder. Something tells me Grandfather will try and sabotage Nate’s effort to find investors.

Steve: I’m loving it, and think Chuck should just buy out the Grandfather and let his friend run the site, but I doubt it’ll be that simple. That’s a hard man to go up against, and besides, Diana Payne is still out there, somewhere in the Gossip Girl ether. No one stays buried in the graveyard of forgotten characters forever. Ask Jack and Georgina.

Eric: No, I think he’s gotten a little too independent by trying to steal the company Grandfather got him. That’s not a man to mess with.

5. Think up a better column name for Serena.

Courtney: Anything else is pretty much better than „S By S.” Possible options: „Spoken by Serena” … „Serena’s Stories” … or the fall back „I’m Hot & Talented, Now You Can Hate Me More.”

Christina: Serena’s Sexcapades.

Leigh: The Naked Pics Were Real, Now Read My Column.

Steve: My Eyes Are Up Here.

Eric: „I Make Rufus Have the Worst, Most Awkward Fake Laugh Ever” by S.

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6. Share one prediction for next week’s royal wedding extravaganza.

Courtney: Chuck will go to Blair with intentions of telling her how he feels and stopping the wedding. But since he’s matured so much, he will realize that he can’t do it and Blair will have to make the decision by herself.

Christina: Blair’s going to the chapel and she’s NOT going to get married. Thanks to the scandalous Georgina Sparks or meddlers such as the priest, Blair will be running back into the arms of only the love of her life, Chuck Bass.

Leigh: Georgina is going to rise up from hell and team up with Chuck and the naughty Priest.

Steve: Blair will give Kate Middleton a run for her fashionable money.

Eric: Chuck and his unlikely ally’s plan will fail, but it’s revealed that Dan wrote Louis’ vows, causing Blair to bail out of the wedding. But, unfortunately, Dan’s words which wooed her will still bring her into Chuck’s arms.

7. Write, in one sentence, a personal plea for Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage to actually come back and write for this show again.

Courtney: There was nothing better than early seasons of GG and for a few reasons; almost realistic arcs, beautiful parties with a scandal, stories without plot holes the size of a football field, Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage.

Christina: With an abyss of plot holes, beyond ridiculous storylines for even Gossip Girl, and the fact that it’s just not the same anymore, we need you now more than ever!

Leigh: Chuck (the show not Bass) is over, so you can pay attention to your red headed stepchild series again, THANKS … Sincerely your loyal fans five seasons later whom you owe greatly, xoxo US.

Steve: Gossip Girl needs an episode like „The Wild Brunch,” „The Debarted” or even „The Townie” to rejuvenate itself, and not coincidentally, those installments all have a Stephanie Savage writing credit … hmm.

Eric: If you want another season, you guys might want to pay attention to your show. Crap, out of sentences.

What do you think? Sound off in the comments!


Premiere Promo: Will You Push Your Luck?

It features as impressive a pedigree as any show in recent memory: Dustin Hoffman, Nick Nolte and Dennis Farina lead the cast. David Milch penned the pilot, Michael Mann directed it.

And now, following a special preview in December, Luck is set to make its official debut Sunday night at 9 p.m. on HBO.

The drama centers around life at race track, focusing on Hoffman’s Ace Bernstein, an ex-con looking to take over the business. Check out a behind-the-scenes look/preview below and then answer our poll question: Will you watch?

Luck Promo: Behind the Scenes with David Milch and Companyplay

Luck Promo: Behind the Scenes with David Milch and Company