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The Knick, Ep. 2.01, “Ten Knots”

The Walking Dead, Ep. 6.01, “First Time Again”

Better Call Saul, Ep. 1.01: “Uno” subverts expectations around every corner

Sons of Anarchy, Ep. 7.01, “Black Widower”: The Sons return to business as usual

Doctor Who, Ep. 8.01, “Deep Breath”: Two steps forward, one step back

The Escape Artist, Ep. 1.01, “Episode 1”: Predictable but clever legal thriller shows promise

Vikings, Ep. 2.01, “Brother’s War” disappoints with leaden, soapy script

Mob City, Ep. 1.01 and 1.02, “Guy Walks Into a Bar” and “Reasons to Kill a Man”: Bitter Little World

Grimm, Ep. 3.02, “PTZD” efficiently and entertainingly wraps up premiere

Grimm, Ep. 3.01, “The Ungrateful Dead” an entertaining start to the season

Arrow Ep 2.01 “City of Heroes” a promising start to series’ sophomore season

Scandal, Ep. 3.01 “It’s Handled”: Strong premiere keeps series on track

Eastbound and Down Ep. 4.01 “Chapter 22” poses a simple existential question about Kenny Powers

The Good Wife, Ep. 5.01 “Everything Is Ending” a reminder why this is one of the best shows on network TV

The Amazing Race, Ep. 23.01, “We’re Not in Oklahoma No More”

Homeland, Ep. 3.01: “Tin Man is Down” eases viewers back into espionage

Once Upon A Time, Ep. 3.01, “The Heart of the Truest Believer”: Darkness comes in the form of Peter Pan

Parenthood, Ep. 5.01, “It Has to be Now” a promising premiere for one of the networks’ best

Boardwalk Empire, Ep. 4.01: “New York Sour” an efficient, promising reintroduction to the show’s world

Expectations in Fall vs. Summer TV, or I Was Wrong About Elementary

Breaking Bad Recap and Reaction, S05E09, “Blood Money”: And we’re back

Hell on Wheels, Eps. 3.1-2, “Big Bad Wolf” and “Eminent Domain”: Old enemies and new leaders

The Amazing Race Ep. 22.1, “Business in the Front, Party in the Back”: Cruel Roadblock pushes three teams to the brink in Bora Bora