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October 10, 2012 2:10 PM ET

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Once upon a time, TV superheroes were doughy, kind of dorky. The sets were cardboard. The villains were campy. The plots were contrived. It was kid stuff. Now? TV superheroes have taken a darker turn. Witness "Arrow," the new show from the CW. Critics are calling it one of the best new shows of the season. It's stylish, tight, well written... and ab-tastic. More
 

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October 6, 2012 8:43 PM ET

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A bisexual succubus, a transgendered high school student, a gaggle of sexually adventurous vampires, a straight-laced HR exec... these are just some of the LGBT characters on cable this season. GLAAD counted 35 LGBT series regulars on cable, with Showtime leading the ranks. More
 

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October 6, 2012 8:38 PM ET

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This is the best season for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered characters on TV, according to GLAAD. But despite what One Million Moms might have you believe, this doesn't our airwaves are awash in alternate lifestyles: We're talking a whopping 4.4 percent of series regulars are LGBT. ABC leads the pack as the most inclusive broadcast network for gays and lesbians. Fox comes next, then The CW, NBC, and CBS in last place. More
 

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October 2, 2012 5:23 PM ET

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Election day approaches, and the results could have a life-changing effect on a certain segment of the population: presidential impersonators. Think about it: When Jason Sudeikis re-upped with Saturday Night Live, didn't you suspect it was because the show was hedging its bets and keeping its best Mitt Romney on staff? And now that Jay Pharaoh had a chance to play Barack Obama, you know he must be chanting "Four more years -- of steady paychecks!" More
 

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August 24, 2012 12:00 PM ET

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August 26 is Women's Equality Day, celebrating the day when women got the right to vote in the U.S. And we've come a long way -- in real life, and on TV. More
 

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August 14, 2012 10:00 PM ET

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When The CW announced they'd be airing an edgy, competitive game show involving "high-octane musical chairs," most of the rational world thought the network had just stopped trying. When the network said the name of the show would be "Oh Sit!"... it sounded even worse. More
 

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August 12, 2012 6:05 PM ET

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For every hit reboot like "Battlestar Galactica," you find a dozen turkeys like "The Love Boat: The Next Wave" or "Charlie's Angels." More
 

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August 10, 2012 2:11 PM ET

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The oldest kid gets the praise. The youngest kid gets the attention. And the middle kid? Nothing but neglect, abuse and a hefty bill for therapy. More
 

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August 24, 2009 8:45 PM ET

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'The Closer' Finale: Brenda messes with Texas

"The Closer" season finale revolved around a series of brutal crimes, a jurisdictional pissing match, and multiple manipulations. Plus, Daddy returns, and Charlie tugs the heartstrings.
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August 19, 2009 10:06 PM ET

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And the Top Chef Masters winner is...

I came perilously close to shorting out my keyboard as I drooled over all the incredible dishes presented in the final episode of "Top Chef Masters." But only one chef could win -- and I'm thrilled with who did.
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