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The Worst Shows of 2012 by The Hollywood Reporter *Updated with Poll*

Dec 20, 2012

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Update: 16:30 We've decided to add a POLL so that you can vote for up to 15 Shows that you think are the worst. The first 15 Shows on the Poll are from the list below. The others we've added based on ratings etc.

The Hollywood Reporter has compiled it's list of Worst Shows for 2012.

Agree/Disagree?

I have to personally disagree with American Horror Story, 666 Park Avenue and Scandal.

1. Neighbors (ABC)
2. Guys With Kids (NBC)
3. Emily Owens, M.D. (CW)
4. Malibu Country (ABC)
5. Made In Jersey (CBS)
6. 2 Broke Girls (CBS)
7. Partners (CBS)
8. Whitney (NBC)
9. Scandal (ABC)
10. Glee (Fox)
11. The Mob Doctor (Fox)
12. American Horror Story (Fox)
13. 666 Park Avenue (ABC)
14. Animal Practice (NBC)
15. Beauty and the Beast (CW)

Source: hollywoodreporter

Let us know who you voted for. You can vote for up to 15 Shows.



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76 comments:

  1. CBarrowsDecember 20, 2012 at 4:18 PM

    I personally enjoyed 666 and only stopped watching b/c it got canceled and I didn't want to invest more in it. Also, LOVE American Horror Story. I'm glad Glee is on the list though. The show has gone downhill since Season 1.

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  2. JannekeDecember 20, 2012 at 4:18 PM

    They put Scandal on the list....? =O


    + I do not agree with 2 Broke Girls and Guys with Kids either!

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  3. CuervaverdinegraDecember 20, 2012 at 4:18 PM

    I disagree with 'Scandal' too.

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  4. Connor DaveyDecember 20, 2012 at 4:19 PM

    Absolutely no way AHS and Scandal should be anywhere near this list. Ridiculous.

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  5. NIMDecember 20, 2012 at 4:19 PM

    Disagree about Scandal and also Neighbours which has actually been quite funny.

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  6. Jonathan FrancescoDecember 20, 2012 at 4:19 PM

    The Neighbors isn't as bad as it's made out to be. Certainly worse shows on the air.

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  7. João PauloDecember 20, 2012 at 4:20 PM

    I disagree with American Horror Story, 666 Park Avenue, Glee, The Neighbors, 2 Broke Girls and Scandal.

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  8. TVDecember 20, 2012 at 4:20 PM

    Since when is American Horror Story on Fox, LOL?

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  9. MailinDecember 20, 2012 at 4:24 PM

    American Horror Story? I liked season 1 more than season 2, but think its still one of the better shows on television.

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  10. MisterFloppyDecember 20, 2012 at 4:25 PM

    AHS definitely is NOT one of the worst shows at all.
    Quite the opposite.

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  11. Julio C. PiñeiroDecember 20, 2012 at 4:27 PM

    Disagree with 2 Broke Grils and Glee, two of the most hilarious shows on network TV nowadays. 2 Broke Girls takes back to shameless and trashy humour of the early 90s, and that's great. And Glee, in addition, is pretty revealing despite his occasional ridiculousness (equally compensated with brilliance).

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  12. Julia MazzaDecember 20, 2012 at 4:27 PM

    I am a How I Met Your Mother fan, but i have to honestly say that HIMYM should be on the list. the jokes are stupid and stale, and the writing is just plain sloppy :/

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  13. Marci SzokorDecember 20, 2012 at 4:30 PM

    I Disagree with 666 PA & American Horror Story being the worst television show. I don't watch Scandal but I've heard pozitive feedback, so I doubt that too...
    For me Revolution was the greatest disappointment of 2012

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  14. Marci SzokorDecember 20, 2012 at 4:31 PM

    I Disagree with 666 PA & American Horror Story being one of the worst television shows. I don't watch Scandal but I've heard pozitive feedback, so I doubt that too...
    For me Revolution was the greatest disappointment of 2012

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  15. XindiliniDecember 20, 2012 at 4:32 PM

    I consider none of these shows bad.

    The Neighbors - I quite enjoy the characters and the silliness. What's more important is that it makes me laugh.

    666 Park Avenue - Too dark for my taste, but the production quality is high for TV.

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  16. tom_scavoDecember 20, 2012 at 4:35 PM

    Don't agree with The Neighbors... it's so silly and so fun

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  17. FlavsDecember 20, 2012 at 4:43 PM

    ABC pretty much sucked with its new shows. And 2 broke girls was (and still is) great.

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  18. Anna PaolinelliDecember 20, 2012 at 4:45 PM

    Scandal should not be on this list.

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  19. ambrosiaDecember 20, 2012 at 4:54 PM

    It's a SHAME that they put scandal on that list. Is it a kind of joke ? Scandal is by far one of the best show on tv network!

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  20. Brandy DanforthDecember 20, 2012 at 4:54 PM

    Emily Owens,Beauty & the Beast ,2 Broke girls are not the worst shows this season.

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  21. Steph RennaDecember 20, 2012 at 4:57 PM

    I think Scandal is way too awesome and well done for it to be even considered for this list, but I'm glad it's finally being acknowledged that 2 Broke Girls sucks. The majority of the jokes are horrible sexual innuendos and Kat Dennings is just god awful.

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  22. DarkUFODecember 20, 2012 at 5:00 PM

    Well technically FOX do own FX but I agree they should have put FX

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  23. PlayhouseDecember 20, 2012 at 5:01 PM

    It is beyond scandalous that you've included 'Scandal' on this list. In fact, it's incomprehensible.

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  24. laura3341December 20, 2012 at 5:07 PM

    Emily Owen, Made in Jersey, The Mod Doctor, 666 Park and Animal Practice. Tho i donot watch Scandal anymore i don't think its the worse,nor Chicago Fire, or Raising Hope.

    For everything else meh,can take em or leave em.

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  25. Cleo TepesDecember 20, 2012 at 5:08 PM

    I love Beauty and the Beast! Emily Owens was pretty bad though. Poor Justin

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  26. asdDecember 20, 2012 at 5:11 PM

    Scandal? What a idiots from THR. This is true scandal and shame for this pseudo journalist.

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  27. BrendaDecember 20, 2012 at 5:26 PM

    Why in the world are Scandal and American Horror Story even on this list? There are excellent performances and originality in both. And I would hardly agree that Glee is a "worst show of 2012," it had the potential to be with last season's graduation, but I think it is doing just fine with the new cast, Kate Hudson, etc. I'm really enjoying it.

    For me, I voted Whitney, The Mob Doctor, and Emily Owens.

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  28. Mary Glazer Out RickenDecember 20, 2012 at 5:26 PM

    Scandal is amazing, I love Beauty and the Beast & Chicago Fire too!

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  29. Livvy PDecember 20, 2012 at 5:26 PM

    Voted for AHS. I love horror, but AHS is ludicrous and tedious at the same time. There's no light and shade, just hopelessness and torture and gloom, with the victims defeated constantly. There are some good ideas, but they don't go anywhere, just sink into the general mire. It's like watching a hamster's wheel. Bad people behave badly, good people make bad decisions, and on and on it goes. Bet they'll do the Boy In the Box story and end it in the same old tedium of despair.

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  30. SymDecember 20, 2012 at 5:30 PM

    This list not is correct =_=

    For me the Worst Scandal. last resort

    AhS and 666Pe is the best on 2012

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  31. deansamsamdean88December 20, 2012 at 5:49 PM

    Beauty and The Beast takes the cake, I gave it 5 episodes and it's absolutely embarrassing: the acting sucks, the writing sucks and some aspects of the show are to be laughed it. It's one of those cases in which ratings do reflect the quality of the show, that's why it's flopping, even with the stron The Vampire Diaries lead-in.

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  32. nellymendezcolonDecember 20, 2012 at 6:16 PM

    .Well i vote,.emily,.neighbors,.mindy,.animal,.666,.mob about the other poll i disagree about GLEE no deserve be in that list..BEAUTY is on TRIAL mode is too soon to put a number position

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  33. Sarah Elizabeth AnnDecember 20, 2012 at 6:19 PM

    What in the hell are Scandal and AHS doing on THR's list? I watch neither show (although Scandal looks somewhat like my kind of show) but I've heard more good things than bad about them.


    I love Malibu Country and 2 Broke Girls but that's just a personal preference. I've read people online knock them down, specifically 2BG. Kinda see why. As for Glee: no comment.

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  34. MeMe SDecember 20, 2012 at 6:27 PM

    What heck was The Hollywood Reporter thinking? I disagree with them about Scandal and American Horror Story. The Hollywood Reporter is hating.

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  35. Julia MazzaDecember 20, 2012 at 6:30 PM

    But i also think season 9 might be necessary if us fans want to see ted's relationship with "the mother"

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  36. Amanda OverstreetDecember 20, 2012 at 7:03 PM

    I can't believe Scandal is on this list. Shonda Rhimes is brilliant. I also like the mob Dr. I'm a medical show junkie.

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  37. Ramon LeonardoDecember 20, 2012 at 7:09 PM

    So, I don't even know why Nikita is in this poll...

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  38. dmpatt41December 20, 2012 at 7:18 PM

    You guys are insane. Evidently you never watched Scandal. It's the best tv has to offer today. You are going to look ridiculous when Scandal starts winning many awards.

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  39. nellymendezcolonDecember 20, 2012 at 7:19 PM

    ..AGREE..must be a MISTAKE

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  40. DarqueModeDecember 20, 2012 at 7:19 PM

    I avoided some train wrecks like Beauty and the Beast and Malibu Country so I cannot say how they are, but I did attempt to watch Partners, Ben and Kate, and 666 Park Ave and they were AWFUL, AWFUL! By far the worst of the new series this season.


    As for returning shows.... I quit watching Nikita because while I struggled through Season 2, Season 3 was un-watchable to me.

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  41. DarkUFODecember 20, 2012 at 7:19 PM

    Who are you taking to?

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  42. nellymendezcolonDecember 20, 2012 at 7:22 PM

    ..Beauty and the beast is a TRAIN WRECK .series..AGREE.like a DRAG-QUEEN..MADNESS

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  43. Marcellinu$December 20, 2012 at 7:35 PM

    Are you kidding me? Scandal and American Horror Story?!? I'll give you The Neighbors, even though I love the show to death I understand why some may not, but why is Scandal or American Horror Story there? Really, I wanna know.

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  44. DarkUFODecember 20, 2012 at 7:38 PM

    Because in the OPINION of the writer at The Hollywood Report they are his Worst Shows of 2012

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  45. Justyna KubicaDecember 20, 2012 at 7:49 PM

    Scandal? Really!?!

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  46. Ricky TerryDecember 20, 2012 at 7:53 PM

    Obviously THR should have titled this "One Man's Opinion on the Worst Shows of 2012"

    I don't even think this guy watches TV.

    While I agree with several, I totally disagree about Scandal, & AHS. I also think Revolution should be on this list, especially if AHS is here. WTF?

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  47. Erica HudsonDecember 20, 2012 at 7:53 PM

    honestly Scandal is seriously one of the best tv shows! 666 Park Ave isn't bad at all, its just a very complicated show.

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  48. Wilson CrawfordDecember 20, 2012 at 7:55 PM

    HAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHAAAA Hollywood Reporter, Sister Jude has a special place for you to be caned for your treachery.


    But no really AHS is fantastic this year, and the acting is incredible all around... how is this even possible?

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  49. hollyu48December 20, 2012 at 8:03 PM

    I pretty much don't like any thing that premiered this season, maybe Mindy project was a pass but most others.. Fail

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  50. hollyu48December 20, 2012 at 8:06 PM

    Nikita is not very good TV to a lot of people

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  51. spartigus15December 20, 2012 at 8:23 PM

    I want to know what particular brand of crack someone was smoking when they created this list?! Seriously Scandal should not be on this list...any other list has them as one of the hottest, must watch shows out there right now...in the words of Tamar Braxton the people who created this list "need to have several seats"

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  52. gerald christieDecember 20, 2012 at 8:57 PM

    It's never going to win any awards

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  53. gerald christieDecember 20, 2012 at 9:08 PM

    Yeah, AHS is the definition of WTF, it's all over the place, convoluted- over the top mess. Most of the times it doesn't even make sense and everything is for the sake of shock value over the storyline.

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  54. OrlaDecember 20, 2012 at 9:20 PM

    Animal Practice, Whitney, The New Normal & Partners.

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  55. Jamie CoudevilleDecember 20, 2012 at 9:48 PM

    Partners should not be on that list, just because it was cancelled doesn't mean it was a bad show (I blame the lack of promotion)

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  56. Max AndsDecember 20, 2012 at 9:52 PM

    It's not like he/she can't vote for the worst shows of 2012, but since I watch The Neighbors (and probably most of this shows) is sad to have a "trustworthy" source saying that this shows Suck. Mostly because it drives away people who want to watch it.

    I mean, since previews people say that The Neighbors suck, critics say that suck, and then we have ~6 Million people watching it, every wednesday, and it won't atract more fans because some (that don't even watch it) say that sucks.

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  57. JolieDecember 20, 2012 at 10:11 PM

    LMAOOOOO! YOU PUT SCANDAL ON THE LIST! OH SWEETY YOU SHOULD PROBABLY FALL DOWN SOME STAIR .. THE PURE FUCKERY OF HATE THAT SCANDAL RECEIVE IS RIDICULOUS GUESS WHAT BUDDY SCANDAL IS STILL ON THE TOP OF THE LIST OF THE BEST NEW SHOWS OUT ;* THANK YOU!!!

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  58. DarkUFODecember 20, 2012 at 10:26 PM

    @disqus_XJCb6DG0nn:disqus Who are you talking to?

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  59. dmpatt41December 20, 2012 at 10:37 PM

    I'm talking to the Hollywood Reporter and those who polled Scandal on its 2012 worst list. Try watching it, I'm sure many will change their minds.

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  60. dmpatt41December 20, 2012 at 10:38 PM

    Just wait and watch.

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  61. InvestedInYourFutureDecember 20, 2012 at 11:06 PM

    Have to go with :

    Beauty and The Beast - because oh gods...how did anyone even think this was a good idea? I would expect show like this to have run back to back in 90's together with other trainwreck stuff like Cop Rock.

    Glee - I am sorry, but this show is highly offensive now. The first season was alright, but by now? Uhh, so many stereotypes and horrible writing.



    Last man Standing - what? nope nope nope. Get this misogyny incarnate away from me.

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  62. Natalie PowellDecember 20, 2012 at 11:59 PM

    Leave off Mob Doctor, 2 broke girls and Scandal and I would say I either agree or don't have any interest in watching the others. Saying that these aren't the greatest shows but definitely not the worst in my opinion.

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  63. Cynthia SpainDecember 21, 2012 at 12:21 AM

    What? Scandal? Shonda Rhimes is one of the best, and brilliant writers of prime time Television. Shall I go on to the actors... Brilliant, Brilliant, Brilliant, Brilliant Cast... Every one of them!



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  64. MałgorzataDecember 21, 2012 at 3:04 AM

    When I saw Scandal on that list I thought WTF? because I've stared watching it very recently and really liked it. Also a few days ago this series made some Top Shows lists and this is quite the opposite of it. But actually this one mention on the worst list allows to show how much support and passion Scandal has. So many people praise it and it seems to gain more viewers every day! So I'm really happy so see reactions like this. :)

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  65. MałgorzataDecember 21, 2012 at 3:57 AM

    At first I thought the same as you but I've started following awards predictions some time ago and some nominations for Scandal was not out of the question. Maybe not with SAG(yet) but love from Golden Globes was pretty close, especially for Kerry Washington. If the cricitcs acclaim will be the same or higher for the show in general and the buzz will continue I can easily see some nominations next year(especially from HFPA, as I mentioned before). So we just have to wait and see, I guess.

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  66. ShannonDecember 21, 2012 at 6:14 AM

    Glee needs to be off this list ASAP!!!

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  67. Luana ArturiDecember 21, 2012 at 9:16 AM

    Scandal shoul NOT be on that list!! it's absolutely ridiculous!

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  68. SymDecember 21, 2012 at 9:46 AM

    Really you like Scandal?
    How can you pleasure?
    I correct the question:
    What do you like Scandal?
    I do not understand, Scandal I find banal
    It reminds me of Bold and beautiful ...

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  69. Julia EasonDecember 21, 2012 at 9:58 AM

    Each to their own, but no way AHS should be on this list.

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  70. LucasDecember 21, 2012 at 10:26 AM

    Beauty and the Beast!!

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  71. REE-nooDecember 21, 2012 at 7:03 PM

    I'm disgusted that Scandal is anywhere near this list.

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  72. mr.OTHERDecember 23, 2012 at 1:09 PM

    Thanks God for professional criticism. *ironic*
    "Come on, you’re not still reading this are you?"

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  73. JoanneDecember 24, 2012 at 1:26 AM

    How did AHS even get on the list???!??!?

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  74. LockeUpDecember 28, 2012 at 4:37 AM

    Yeah, American Horror story is the best show on that list. Which it shouldn't even be on there anyway.

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  75. AhnjaylaDecember 29, 2012 at 11:45 AM

    2 Broke Girls is the most ridiculous show.....I can't watch the show because the acting is horrible and that girls lips are just horrendous....she looks like a porn waitress and this show is NOT funny. Now the Neighbors is crazy.....but it is supposed to be outlandish...and Gertz is marvelous. 666 is a tearjerker for me I loved that damn show I hate you ABC.
    AHS are you serious .....this show although very creepy ewwww this season is still stellar. The acting always superb. Raising Hope is just plain fun.....Very sad to see 666 and Last Resort go bye bye and yet shows like 2 Broke Girls , Whitney, and other such drivel survive. Very sad .....Ya know it's times like this I miss Barney Miller, The Odd Couple, and all the other oldies but goodies.....I am grateful for Elementary..Perception..Revolution,Supernatural, Dexter, GOT, Boardwalk,New Girl,BBT,Grimm,AHS, Happy New year Dark and all the other bloggers. I am sorry if I missed any of my other shows......

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  76. Marcellinu$January 22, 2013 at 9:12 PM

    I understand the OPINION, but there was no REASON to the opinion, which is what I originally inquired on. Thank you.

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