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‘Dr. Ken’ Episode Review: “The Master Scheduler”

Dr. Ken, Season 1, Episode 10: “The Master Scheduler” Original airdate December 11, 2015. Symptoms: Ken and Allison are excited about their upcoming vacation to Hawaii, but Ken has failed to request vacation time from Welltopia. In an effort to … Continue reading

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‘Fresh off the Boat’ Episode Review: “The Real Santa”

Fresh Off the Boat, Season 2, Episode 10: “The Real Santa” Original airdate December 8, 2015. Microsynopsis: In order to provide Evan with a better role model, Jessica embellishes Santa Claus’s persona, giving him multiple graduate degrees and a Chinese … Continue reading

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‘Dr. Ken’ Episode Review: “Ken Cries Foul”

Dr. Ken, Season 1, Episode 9: “Ken Cries Foul” Original airdate December 4, 2015. Symptoms: Dave asks his parents if he can quit the basketball team, since he finds the sport boring, and because he’s no good at it. Ken, … Continue reading

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‘Fresh off the Boat’ Episode Review: “We Done Son”

Fresh Off the Boat, Season 2, Episode 9: “We Done Son” Original airdate December 1, 2015. Microsynopsis: Jessica and Honey, disagreeing about their investment house, have a falling out. Eddie takes a job helping hip-hop artist DMX with domestic chores. … Continue reading

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‘Dr. Ken’ Episode Review: “Thanksgiving Culture Clash”

Dr. Ken, Season 1, Episode 8: “Thanksgiving Culture Clash” Original airdate November 20, 2015. Symptoms: Molly’s tattoo of a Japanese kanji character upsets both parents, but where Allison is upset about the tattoo itself, Ken is bothered that it’s specifically … Continue reading

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‘Fresh off the Boat’ Episode Review: “Huangsgiving”

Fresh Off the Boat, Season 2, Episode 8: “Huangsgiving” Original airdate November 17, 2015. Microsynopsis: Jessica’s mother announces that Thanksgiving dinner will be at the Huangs’ house this year, over the protestations of Jessica’s sister Connie. Louis and Jessica feel … Continue reading

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‘Dr. Ken’ Episode Review: “Dr. Wendi: Coming to LA”

Dr. Ken, Season 1, Episode 7: “Dr. Wendi: Coming to LA” Original airdate November 13, 2015. Symptoms: Ken’s sister Wendi (Margaret Cho), a physician with a nationally syndicated television program, is in town to tape a few episodes. The Welltopia … Continue reading

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‘Fresh off the Boat’ Episode Review: “The Big 1-2”

Fresh off the Boat, Season 2, Episode 7: “The Big 1-2” Original airdate November 10, 2015. Microsynopsis: Eddie is about to turn twelve, but this year he informs his parents that he doesn’t want a party or any gifts except … Continue reading

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‘Dr. Ken’ Episode Review: “Ken Teaches Molly a Lesson”

Dr. Ken, Season 1, Episode 6: “Ken Teaches Molly a Lesson” Original airdate November 6, 2015. Symptoms: Molly admits to having half a beer at a party. Ken’s response is to teach her a lesson by demonstrating for her the … Continue reading

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‘Fresh off the Boat’ Episode Review: “Good Morning Orlando”

Fresh Off the Boat, Season 2, Episode 6: “Good Morning Orlando” Original airdate November 3, 2015. Microsynopsis: The hosts of Good Morning Orlando invite Louis to appear on their program, to talk about his business and do a few of … Continue reading

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‘Dr. Ken’ Episode Review: “Halloween-Aversary”

Dr. Ken, Season 1, Episode 5: “Halloween-Aversary” Original airdate October 30, 2015. Symptoms: Ken and Allison tell their kids about the Halloween, twenty years ago, when Allison messed up Ken’s proposal. Realizing that this Halloween is a perfect chance for … Continue reading

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‘Fresh off the Boat’ Episode Review: “Miracle on Dead Street”

Fresh Off the Boat, Season 2, Episode 5: “Miracle on Dead Street” Original airdate October 27, 2015. Microsynopsis: Louis and the boys are excited about their first Halloween in the suburbs, but Jessica doesn’t share their enthusiasm. Instead, she takes … Continue reading

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