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BATTLESTAR GALACTICA Back-Story
By: Stephen LackeyDate: Sunday, October 14, 2007
It seems like such a long wait until the premiere of the final season of Battlestar Galactica. The SCIFI Channel is giving us a two hour movie in November called Razor that tells a side story from the second Cylon attack. If you’re like me and you want some BSG now, SCIFI actually has it for you. They have put together a series of two minute shorts similar to last year’s Resistance Webisodes. These new ones are called Razor Flashbacks and they go even further into the past, back to the first Cylon War and tie up a lot of loose ends. The creators of BSG have done a fantastic job of building out the history and mythos of the franchise with these solidly produced shorts. If you haven’t been seeing them during Flash Gordon, then you definitely want to catch them on the web here:
These shorts will run through November 16th. The first two are online now!
Don’t expect much from FOX this week as they are running baseball or reruns but fortunately the best of the week isn’t on that network anyway. Like a repeat, I’m picking Heroes, Reaper, and Supernatural for my most anticipated shows. No FOX does mean no Prison Break. Again, I’ll be checking out Bionic Woman and Smallville but these two shows are far from my most anticipated. Bionic Woman still has potential and after last week’s horrid episode of Smallville, I’m hoping things can only get better not worse.
Monday
CHUCK (NBC, 8PM EST) Chuck Versus the Wookie
Sarah's fetching CIA colleague arrives, and Chuck joins forces with the two lady spies for a mission involving a million-dollar diamond and a terrorist-funding operation. Meanwhile, Morgan has eyes for Sarah's coworker; and Sarah's double life continues to perplex Chuck.
HEROES (NBC, 9PM EST) The Kindness of Strangers
Matt asks Molly to find the man haunting her dreams, but the outcome is not pleasant; H.R.G. suspects Claire has a new boyfriend; Angela has shocking news; and Micah's cousin Monica (Dana Davis) finds herself with some unanticipated new abilities.
JOURNEYMAN (NBC, 10PM EST) The Year of the Rabbit
Dan finds himself in 1998 following a woman who cofounded a software company, and discovers her fiancé was cooking the books. Meanwhile, Dan's trips disrupt Katie's fund-raiser gala, and the tension only escalates when he admits he sees Livia regularly in the past.
Tuesday
THE UNIT (CBS, 9PM PST) Every Step You Take
The Unit members attempt to rescue American embassy personnel and their families in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, after violence breaks out in the region. Back at home, Jonas' daughter enlists and he tests her conviction.
REAPER (CW, 9PM PST) Magic
Sam must capture an escaped soul who's taken the form of an evil magician. Meanwhile, he desperately tries to get a date with Andi and negotiates with the Devil to peek at his contract so he can see if he gets vacation time.
Wednesday
BIONIC WOMAN (NBC, 9PM PST) Faceoff
While on an assignment to rescue an American doctor in Paraguay, Jaime learns the truth about her life expectancy.
CRIMINAL MINDS (CBS, 9PM PST) Children of the Dark
The team travels to a Denver suburb when a series of home invasions escalate to murder, and the agents believe it's the work of two people operating together. Dina: Stephanie Erb. Tom: Mark Doerr. Hayden: Garrett Ryan. Gary: William Lee Scott. Ervin: Francis Capra.
Thursday
SMALLVILLE (CW, 8PM PST) Cure
Lex employs Dr. Curtis Knox (guest star Dean Cain) to cure the meteor-infected, and Chloe ends up a patient. Meanwhile, John Jones warns Clark that his cousin Kara should not be trusted.
SUPERNATURAL (CW, 9PM PST) Bad Day at Black Rock
Sam and Dean come into possession of a rabbit's foot that belonged to their dad, but it's not necessarily good luck, because if it's lost, death follows within a week. Gordon: Sterling K. Brown. Bela Talbot: Lauren Cohan. Bobby: Jim Beaver.
CSI CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATORS (CBS, 9PM PST) The Case of the Cross-Dressing Carp
Grissom investigates the mysterious hanging death of a young man whose body looks like that of a female.
THE OFFICE (NBC, 9PM PST) Local Ad
When the Scranton office is tapped to appear in a commercial, entertainer wannabe Michael sees a prime chance to display his creative talent. Meanwhile, Dwight delves into an Internet-based virtual world.
Friday
GHOST WHISPERER (CBS, 8PM PST) No Safe Place
Melinda puts herself in danger when she attempts to help a stalking victim. Boy not much episode info on this ep, but I’m so excited for it! Ahhh sarcasm....
FLASH GORDON (SCIFI, 9PM PST) Conspiracy Theory
Zarkov is abducted by Rankol's bodyguard, Genessa (Ona Grauer), in a bid to enlist the scientist's help in controlling the rifts. Elsewhere, a rival reporter steals viewers from Dale's station, and a shadowy agent surfaces with questions for Flash and Dale.
STARGATE ATLANTIS (SCIFI, 10PM PST) Doppelganger
While exploring a jungle planet, Lt. Col. Sheppard comes into contact with a crystalline growth that turns him into a host for an infectious alien life form.
MOONLIGHT (CBS, 9PM PST) Dr. Fever
Beth rushes to save Mick's life after he is injured while searching for a missing woman in the desert, where the hot sunlight depletes his ability to heal himself.
Saturday
THE GRAVEDANCERS (SCIFI, 9PM EST)
OK, here’s another film from the 8 films to die for series of last year. Many of those films were terrible but this one is problem one of the best of the worst. A group of friends get drunk and dance on some graves forcing the spirits to com from beyond to terrorize them. Look for Linc from Prison Break
Sunday
SOMETHING BENEATH (SCIFI, 9PM PST)
A primeval beast terrorizes attendees of an eco conference. Look for Mr. Andromeda himself Kevin Sorbo.
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