Moya is on the run, the leviathan runs with Zhaan (Virginia Hey) and Pilot (voiced by Lani John Tupu) in a hope of drawing off Scorpius (Wayne Pygram) by making him believe Crichton (Ben Browder) is on board. But John Crichton is planet-side, after yet another emotional conflict and battering with Aeryn (Claudia Black), who…
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Stargate SG-1 (1998) – The Tok’ra Part 1, and Part 2
Using story threads laid down in the episode In the Line of Duty and Secrets, The Tok’ra expands the Stargate universe once again, and introduces new characters, allies and threats? The Tok’ra Part 1 was written by one of the showrunners, Jonathan Glassner, and it debuted on 2 October, 1998. When Captain Carter (Amanda Tapping)…
Family Ties (1989) – Wrap Around the Clock (Parts 1 and 2), Mr. Keaton Takes a Vacation, and Alex Doesn’t Live Here Anymore (Parts 1 and 2)
The series is coming to an end, and Katie Ford delivered a two-part episode that aired as one special broadcast on 23 April, 1989. And it wouldn’t be the end of the series if it didn’t give us yet another clip show, and the fact that they had to make it an hour-long… ugh. Andy…
Family Ties (1989) – They Can’t Take That Away From Me: Part 1 and 2, and Rain Forests Keep Fallin’ On My Head
Marc Lawrence pens this two-parter, They Can’t Take That Away From Me, the first installment aired on 2 April, 1989. Lauren (Courtney Cox) has to go away for a conference for a few weeks, and Alex (Michael J. Fox) is teaching an economics class to complete his degree and graduate. While Jennifer (Tina Yothers) wrestles…
Starman (1987) – Fathers and Sons, and Starscape: Part 1
Three stories to go? Somehow we’re rushing towards the end of the series, and it seems to be gearing up to go out on a high note. Fathers and Sons is a wonderful episode, even if it still subscribes to the formula that moves us from week to week. Written by Syrie James this episode…
Family Ties (1989) – Simon Says, and All in the Neighborhood Part 1, and Part 2
Jennifer (Tina Yothers) and a friend, Simon (Jason Naylor) have a school project to work on together about teens in the workplace and have gotten a job at a fast food restaurant, Chicken Heaven. Unfortunately, Simon is completely smitten with Jennifer and can’t concentrate on the job at hand. Written by Katie Ford the episode…
Family Ties (1988) – The Spirit of Columbus, The Blues Brother, and Read It and Weep: Part 1
Charles J. Schlotter pens The Spirit of Columbus which first debuted on 17 January, 1988. Alex (Michael J, Fox) sees an opportunity when Nick (Scott Valentine) sells one of his pieces at a flea market for $200. However, when Alex keeps pushing him to work harder and harder to churn out more pieces Nick begins…
Family Ties (1987) – Mister Sister, Citizen Keaton, and Father Time: Part 1
Nick (Scott Valentine) gets a new job. As a janitor. In Mallory’s (Justine Bateman) sorority where they make him an honorary member in Mister Sister. Written by Susan Borowitz this episode first debuted on 15 November, 1987. It was directed by Justine Bateman’s father, Kent. It’s fun to see Nick enjoying his job, and the…
Family Ties (1987) – It’s My Party: Part 1, and Part 2
Strangely enough the final episodes of season five, were produced during the fourth season, and the cast and the story reflect that. Andy is not played by Brian Bonsall, but us an actual baby, and look, everyone, Ellen (Tracy Pollan) is here! Broken into two episodes, the first was broadcast on 6 August, 1987 and…
Family Ties (1987) – A Tale of Two Cities: Part 1, Part 2, and Battle of the Sexes
Alex (Micheal J. Fox) is going to a banking seminar in Chicago with his boss, Rebecca (Melinda Culea) in A Tale of Two Cities: Part 1. Written by Marc Lawrence and Alan Uger, this episode was first broadcast on 5 February, 1987. The b-story follows Elsye (Meredith Baxter) thinking about redesigning the Keaton kitchen, something…
The Mind Reels 