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UNDATEABLE Starring: Chris D'Elia, Brent Morin, Bianca Kajlich, Ron Funches, David Fynn, Rick Glassman, Briga Heelan Created by Adam Sztykiel Written by Adam Sztykiel, Directed by Scott Ellis Undateable is a new multi-camera sitcom centered on a bunch of "undateable" guys in Detroit. Confident man-child Danny (Chris D'Elia) has seen all his friends get married and he is in search of some new friends. He finds a gang of misfits at Black Eyes Bar including owner Justin (Brent Morin), newly gay Brett (David Fynn), nerdy Burski (Rick Glassman), and odd Shelly (Ron Funches). Rounding out the main cast is Danny's sister Leslie (Bianca Kajlich). THE GOOD: There are some funny things here: the gang at the bar have pretty good dynamics with each other and play a good group of loveable losers. I was mixed on Chris D'Elia but he had some very funny moments with comedic timing, such as yelling after his departing roommate. Finally, I want to ...

CROSSBONES Starring: John Malkovich, Richard Coyle, Claire Foy, Yasmine All Massri, David Hoflin, Chris Perfetti, Tracy Ifeachor Created by Neil Cross, James V. Hart, and Amanda Welles Written by Neil Cross, James V. Hart, & Amanda Welles, Directed by David Slade Crossbones is a new pirate drama from NBC, and it is a fictionalized account of the famous Blackbeard (John Malkovich). Also in the story is Tom Lowe (Richard Coyle), a British spy posing as a doctor who is captured by Blackbeard. Rounding out the main cast is Kate (Claire Foy), a former Lady now called a traitor, pirate Nenna (Tracy Ifeachor), and Lowe's friend Fletch (Chris Perfetti). THE GOOD: I don't have much to say here. I guess I like the idea of a pirate-themed drama and John Malkovich was interesting casting. I wish they had given him more to do. THE BAD: I was bored to tears by this pilot. It was all so generic and boring while Malkovich's talent is wasted. From the first fi...

ABC 8:00 The Middle (Repeat) Viewers: 4.6 million, 18-49 demo: 1.1 8:30 The Goldbergs (Repeat) Viewers: 4.1 million, 18-49 demo: 1.1 9:00 Modern Family (Repeat) Viewers: 4.5 million, 18-49 demo: 1.4 9:30 The Goldbergs (Repeat) Viewers: 3.9 million, 18-49 demo: 1.2 10:00 Motive Viewers: 4.1 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9 CBS 8:00 Hawaii Five-0 (Repeat) Viewers: 5.6 million, 18-49 demo: 0.8 9:00 Criminal Minds (Repeat) Viewers: 7.3 million, 18-49 demo: 1.2 10:00 CSI (Repeat) Viewers: 6.3 million, 18-49 demo: 1.1 NBC 8:00 Last Comic Standing (Repeat) Viewers: 4.0 million, 18-49 demo: 1.1 10:00 Inside the Mind of Edward Snowden Viewers: 6.0 million, 18-49 demo: 1.3 FOX   8:00 So You Think You Can Dance Viewers: 5.3 million, 18-49 demo: 1.6  

ABC 8:00 Extreme Weight Loss Viewers: 4.0 million, 18-49 demo: 1.3 10:00 Celebrity Wife Swap Viewers: 3.9 million, 18-49 demo: 1.2 CBS 8:00 NCIS (Repeat) Viewers: 9.4 million, 18-49 demo: 1.3 9:00 NCIS: Los Angeles (Repeat) Viewers: 7.9 million, 18-49 demo: 1.1 10:00 Person of Interest (Repeat) Viewers: 5.2 million, 18-49 demo: 0.8 NBC 8:00 America's Got Talent Viewers: 12.0 million, 18-49 demo: 3.0 10:00 The Night Shift Viewers: 7.7 million, 18-49 demo: 1.6 FOX   8:00 Riot Viewers: 1.4 million, 18-49 demo: 0.6 9:00 I Wanna Marry "Harry" Viewers: 1.1 million, 18-49 demo: 0.4   On Tuesday night, NBC had the first real success story of the summer as America's Got Talent came back strong with a dominant 3.0 demo. It's demo was only three tenths below the finale of The Voice last week and this show continues to be summer's top draw. It helped new medical drama The Night Shift get off to a decent start even though retention was bad. Con...

THE NIGHT SHIFT Starring: Eoin Macken, Jill Flint, Ken Leung, Brendan Fehr, Daniella Alonso, Robert Bailey Jr., Jeananne Goossen, JR Lemon, and Freddy Rodriguez Created by Gabe Sachs and Jeff Judah Written by Gabe Sachs and Jeff Judah, Directed by Pierre Morel The Night Shift is a new medical drama centered on the night shift staff at San Antonio Medical Center. The new chief of the night shift is Jordan Alexander (Jill Flint), and she is charged with getting the rowdy staff under control and with pressure from hospital administrator Michael Ragosa (Freddy Rodriguez). The most brilliant staff member is a rebellious doctor, TC Callahan (Eoin Macken), who recently returned from a stint in Afghanistan. He often sides with another doctor with military experience, Topher (Ken Leung). Rounding out the main cast is psychiatrist Dr. Landry Miller (Daniella Alonso) and two new residents, Krista and Paul (Jeananne Goossen and Robert Bailey Jr.). THE GOOD: There are a lot ...

ABC   8:00 The Bachelorette Viewers: 6.0 million, 18-49 demo: 1.6 10:00 Castle (Repeat) Viewers: 4.5 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9 CBS 8:00 2 Broke Girls (Repeat) Viewers: 4.7 million, 18-49 demo: 1.0 8:30 Friends with Better Lives Viewers: 5.3 million, 18-49 demo: 1.4 9:00 Mike & Molly (Repeat) Viewers: 5.0 million, 18-49 demo: 1.0 9:30 Mom (Repeat) Viewers: 4.9 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9 10:00 48 Hours Viewers: 5.1 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9 NBC 8:00 American Ninja Warrior Clip Show Viewers: 2.9 million, 18-49 demo: 0.8 9:00 American Ninja Warrior Viewers: 4.7 million, 18-49 demo: 1.6 FOX 8:00 Masterchef Viewers: 4.3 million, 18-49 demo: 1.5 9:00 24: Live Another Day Viewers: 5.7 million, 18-49 demo: 1.5   It was a very soft Memorial Day for the broadcast networks. FOX had the return of annual summer series Masterchef , but it fell to a series low. It could perk up in the weeks to come. It was no help for 24: Live Another Day which fell yet again....

ABC   7:00 America's Funniest Home Videos (Repeat) Viewers: 4.0 million, 18-49 demo: 0.8 8:00 America's Funniest Home Videos (Repeat) Viewers: 4.8 million, 18-49 demo: 1.0 9:00 Castle (Repeat) Viewers: 3.3 million, 18-49 demo: 0.6 10:00 Motive (Repeat) Viewers: 2.5 million, 18-49 demo: 0.5 CBS 7:00 60 Minutes Viewers: 6.0 million, 18-49 demo: 0.6 8:00 The Good Wife (Repeat) Viewers: 2.7 million, 18-49 demo: 0.3 9:00 The Good Wife (Repeat) Viewers: 2.7 million, 18-49 demo: 0.3 10:00 The Mentalist (Repeat) Viewers: 3.8 million, 18-49 demo: 0.5 NBC 7:00 American Dream Builders Viewers: 1.7 million, 18-49 demo: 0.4 9:00 Believe Viewers: 2.9 million, 18-49 demo: 0.7 10:00 Crisis Viewers: 2.9 million, 18-49 demo: 0.7 FOX   7:00 NASCAR Racing Viewers: 7.0 million, 18-49 demo: 1.6