TV Geek Out 113: Mad Men, "The Grown Ups" - Part 1

Well, Matthew Weiner and company have been leading up to this for three seasons! President Kennedy dies in Dallas, and the reverberations alter the country as a whole, as well as the characters of Mad Men. Pete comes to a decision about his future with Sterling Cooper, Betty becomes even more disassociated from a life she no longer wants, and Sterling’s daughter’s wedding -- scheduled for the next day -- turns into an utter mess that can be salvaged only by Roger’s silver tongue. Join TV Geek Out geeks Heather, Perry, and Dana for part one of an epic conversation about this monumental episode of Mad Men, and stay tuned for part two, coming soon! Check it out here.

TV Geek Out 112: The Office, "The Dream Team" and "Michael Scott Paper Company"

These two episodes bookended the debut of Parks and Recreation, and putting "Dream Team" and "Michael Scott Paper Company" around that freshman show seemed particularly cruel because it set the bar way too high for Amy Poehler’s show. Listen in as Perry, Dana, and Heather savor the triumphant return of Ryan, laugh at Jim’s continued inability to impress Charles Minor, and celebrate Jenna Fischer’s continued excellence. Check it all out here.

TV Geek Out 111: Emmys 2009 Chat

The TV Geek Out crew chats about this year's Emmy broadcast in this belated awards wrap-up. Who deserved their golden statuettes and who was wrongfully honored? How did the geeks think funnyman Neil Patrick Harris fared as a first-time host? What was the one win TVGO geek Dana needed (and got!) during the whole evening's awards? Heather, Perry, and Dana rail against the injustices and laud the rightful winners -- and even discuss some of the fall's new shows -- here.

TV Geek Out 110: Mad Men, "The Gypsy and the Hobo"

Who would have thought that the episode of Mad Men where Betty finally confronts Don about his past would have been a superior episode even without their epic face-off? But that’s what happened with "The Gypsy and the Hobo," thanks to an outstanding storyline for Roger Sterling that involved a drunken dinner with an old flame, as well as an exquisitely written phone conversation between him and Joan. And that’s not even taking into consideration Joan’s discovery that she’ll soon be a war bride! Listen in as TV Geek Out geeks Perry, Heather, and Dana heap praise on John Slattery, admire Joan’s ability to club her husband with a vase like he was a baby seal, and appreciate the magnificent subtlety of Jon Hamm. Check it all out here.

TV Geek Out 109: Mad Men, "The Color Blue"

Perception was the overriding theme in "The Color Blue." Kinsey feels like Peggy steals all the credit for his hard work, Mr. and Mrs. Pryce have very different reactions to living in New York City, and Betty’s universe explodes when she discovers the little box full of Don’t big secrets. Listen as TV Geek Out geeks Perry, Dana, and Heather talk about their perceptions of this first-rate episode here.

TV Geek Out 108: Mad Men, "Wee Small Hours"

Turns out the Wee Small Hours bring about trouble for many of Mad Men’s characters. The honeymoon between Connie and Don comes to a screaming halt because Don doesn’t deliver the moon, Betty nearly embarrasses herself over Henry, and -- most noteworthy -- Sal is fired because he stands up for himself. Listen in as TV Geek Out geeks Heather, Perry, and Dana wonder about Sal’s future, savor the ineptitude of Harry Crane, and comment on the depth of Don’s current hate for Roger Sterling. Check it all out here.

TV Geek Out 107: Mad Men, "Souvenir"

With an episode of Mad Men this good, it’s La Dolce Vita indeed for the TVGO geeks. Listen in as Dana, Perry, and Heather examine why Betty and Don have to pretend to be different people in order to love each other, marvel at January Jones’ exquisite Italian accent, cheer the return of Joan, and try to figure out if Pete is in any way redeemable after forcing himself on his neighbor’s au pair. Check it all out here.

TV Geek Out 106: 30 Rock, "The Bubble"

The bubble of happiness bursts for the TV Geek Out gang with this episode of 30 Rock that brought an end to Jon Hamm’s triumphant 3-episode arc as the mesmerizingly handsome Dr. Drew. Listen in as we talk about Liz Lemon getting her heart broken yet again and discuss the hardball tactics Jack employs to win Tracy back to the show after our favorite unbalanced superstar finds out he’s too rich to keep working. Check it all out here.

TV Geek Out 105: Mad Men, "Seven Twenty Three"

Let TV Geek Out geeks Dana, Heather, and Perry give your brain a go-round like you’ve never had as they explain all the changes the come to the Mad Men Universe on July 23, 1963. What are we to make of Betty’s latest flirtation? Will Don buckle to threats from Cooper and Sterling that he really has to sign a contract? What’s the worst thing that can happen if you drive drunk, pick up hitchhikers, and take phenobarbital? Who the hell is Peggy in bed with now? All these questions -- and so many more -- will be answered as the TVGO crew goes deep into Seven Twenty-Three. Check it out here.

TV Geek Out 104: Fringe, "Ability"

In this key season-one episode, Fringe took an even bigger leap than usual into the far reaches of theoretical science with its first mention of the multiverse -- a concept that has since proven to be crucial to the show's narrative. Also introduced are the experimental drug Cortexiphan and the bizarre ZFT manifesto. The totally creepy and disgusting case of the week brought us the $2 bills of DOOM, filled with a deadly powder that closes all of one's orifices and haunts TVGO geek Heather's dreams. In addition, we got the return of the awesome Mr. Jones, last seen teleporting out of his maximum-security prison cell to Little Hill. Fresh from his fortnight spent in a decompression chamber, Jones did the unthinkable and turned himself in to the FBI, demanding to speak to Agent Dunham. His visit was filled with all kinds of villainous goodness, including "reconfiguring" Agent Harris' expensive watch, testing Olivia's abilities beyond the laws of science, and showing everyone that they'd better think twice before trying to fool him in the future -- all before seemingly growing deathly ill and then busting through a hospital wall like a nerdy, British Incredible Hulk. TVGO geeks Dana and Heather stare down some light bulbs and discuss all the exciting goings-on here.