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Van Helsing ExcerptSeason 1, Episode 6 – Van Helsing and Susan escape the sewers but her newest wounds refuse to heal. Susan gets her to the hospital in time to assist in Axel’s escape and bloodbath against Brendan’s redshirts. Brendan and a few survivors are banished from the hospital. Sheema leads her resistance cell into a vampire ambush led by Rebecca and Mohamad finds a weapon to help him survive while on his own.

quantico excerptSeason 2, Episode 4 – This week’s episode of Quantico has been the strongest of this season so far. The terrorist plot moves forward; the daily Farm lesson is intriguing, and we finally get to glimpse deeper into the CIA recruits’ psyches. Plus, we get a definitive character reveal that will change the course of the season.

Divorce ExcerptSeason 1, Episode 3 – “Counseling” introduces us to a Robert (Thomas Haden Church) and Frances (Sarah Jessica Parker) that act like they want to stay married. I guess this is what you do before you cut ties forever, so this episode of Divorce gives us the expedited version of that.

Quarry ExcerptSeason 1, Episode 7 – Quarry challenges us to see the good in bad behavior. The Broker (Peter Mullan) is establishing himself as a Savior of sorts. Marcus (Joshua J. Williams) buys his mother flowers with money that doesn’t belong to him. And Buddy (Damon Herriman) wants to be The Broker’s gun supplier.

High Maintenance ExcerptSeason 1, Episode 6 – Patrick ‘breaks up’ with The Guy when he reads a self-help book that turns his life around. The Guy gets robbed and has to pay a visit to Gwen to get his spare key. He questions his job and Gwen just wants to enjoy her night alone.

Falling Water Excerpt Season 1, Episode 2 – Can Falling Water survive its dull first two episodes and transform into a far more interesting show, or will it continue to tread water and eventually peter out? A show with a solid premise like this shouldn’t be wasting it’s promise and boring it’s viewers, but that’s exactly the problem this show is having.

superstore (1)Season 2, Episode 6 – In a rare misstep for a great show, Superstore gives us an average episode that demonstrates just how much this workplace comedy owes The Office. Cloud Nine hosts a dog adoption day, while Amy and Glenn help Cheyenne and Beau with their relationship.