Shippy Moment of the Day: "You're the One" (Sex and the City)

Miranda Tells Steve that She Loves Him

"The One" from Sex and the City Season 6

Recap: After dating twice and having a baby together, Steve and Miranda are in relationships with other people. However, when Miranda's perfect boyfriend tells her he loves her, she finds herself unable to say it back. Later on, at her son's birthday party, she goes to the laundry room to get the cake.

The Moment:

Miranda. Moping.

Enter Steve and his Adorableness.

Steve: Hold up, hold up. Forget those wimpy little ones. Wait till you see what I've got here. Look at that, huh?

And the words spill out, just like she wished they would.
She couldn't do it with Hottie McHot Blair Underwood because
she was still in love with Steve (of course)!

Miranda: I love you. I love you, Steve. I'm sorry, I should never have said that, it's just that I love you and I fucked everything up and now it's too late. I'm sorry I'm doing this. I'm sorry. Please don't look at me!

He's so supportive. The way he just leans
in and says it back! *Sigh*

Steve: I love you, too.

And she's so shocked, even though everyone
else knew it all along.

Miranda: You do?
Steve: I mean, come on!
Miranda: What about Debbie?

So happy! So in love!

Steve: I know, but Miranda, you're the one.

YAY!!! Kissage!

Magda!

Miranda (simultaneously): We're getting the cake!
Steve (simultaneously): We've got the candle!
Magda: Hello, where is cake?

Miranda, a member of Worst Liars Anonymous.
P.S. I love Steve's smile. He's hiding nothing.

Miranda: Will you look at the candle Steve brought?

And Magda knows. Magda, our staunchest Miranda/Steve
supporter, is content (as are we all!) because her ship
of choice is finally together for good.

Thoughts: Just so cute! Miranda/Steve are my favorite couple on Sex and the City because, let's face it, they're the cutest. I love how befuddled and embarrassed Miranda is. She's so overcome with how much she loves Steve and how screwed up she thinks the situation is that the words pour out of her mouth despite herself. And instantly, she regrets it. She turns away, expecting to have her heart ripped out. But Steve, who we all know has been in love with Miranda the entire time, sets her straight. And we finally get the Miranda/Steve goodness we've been waiting for! Such a great scene, especially with Magda's knowing smile at the end.

Shippy Moment of the Day: "What About Him?" (Greek)

Casey Remembers the Last All Greek Ball
"Freshman Daze" from Greek Season 1

Recap: A classic flashback episode where we find out how Casey, Cappie, and Evan all first met. A not-so-surprising secret? Cappie partied too much to have time for his then-girlfriend Casey. A surprising secret? Evan was always there for Casey. The flashbacks culminate at the All Greek Ball, a Greek formal where Cappie forgets to pick up Casey, so Evan takes her instead. When Frannie bitches Cappie out, he gets to the dance only to find Casey and Evan together. A fight between Cappie and Evan ensues, leaving us to see whose side Casey will take.

Note: There's minimal dialogue in this moment, so it's a little more pic-heavy.

The Moment:

Accidentally Hand-Touching! This can only lead
to Flashback Goodness!

Awkwardness = Cue Flashback!

Old-School Evan is so meek and dorky--I love it! Plus, he is
genuinely a good guy. Before Omega Chi and his parents
caught up with him, he was just like any other well-intentioned
college kid trying to find his place.

Evan: What about Cappie?

And she says this with such bite and finality:

Casey: What about him?

And she has no regrets about choosing Evan.

And, wordlessly, he drops his hand and walks away. He's been
an ass this entire season, but in this moment, he has nothing to
say because the memories are strong enough in both
of them that nothing needs to be said.

And, of course, Cappie's third of the triangle is watching.

A glimpse of the Old Evan, like a ghost as he
disappears back into the crowd.

Casey gets a moment to recover before she realizes...

...Cappie is watching and her past hell isn't over.

Cappie's smile here is the one thing I can never figure out. Is he
secretly happy that Evan and Casey are now so awkward toward
each other at the event that brought them together two years ago
and left he in the cold, girlfriend-less and best friend-less?
Or is it a smile of support for Casey? Or is he happy that everything
worked out for him, if not his two former best friends? I get the
feeling it was supposed to be the second, but it comes
across as the first or third.

LOVE THEM. Cappie/Rebecca 4-Eva!

And Casey realizes she's left with no one.

Thoughts: This is my kind of episode. Flashbacks + Angst! I love me some good backstory, and the episode was killer for that.

Up until this point, the season's been pretty anti-Evan. He cheated on Casey, he sucks, whatever. But in this episode, we get to see how Evan used to be. Does that excuse who he is now? Of course not. But it does
a) give the audience understanding of why Casey was so loyal to him and
b) allow him a piece of the audience's heart so he can be an actual contender in the love triangle.

I was a sampler of Greek before this episode, but MAN! This episode just reeled me in and since I've fallen in love with it. I think it shows everything Greek could be if it let itself: a delicious drama with consistent characterization and actively poignant/relevant backstory informing current actions. We get Frannie being kickass moments. We get hilarious rush moments (oh, the memories). And, most impressively, we get great Cappie/Evan friendship moments.

Unfortunately, Greek has decided that instead of playing up this beautiful backstory, it would be better to make Evan an asshole with possibly the worst/most schizo characterization I've seen on TV outside of Smallville Season 8. I can't excuse anything Evan's done, but I do still root for him. Sure, I love Max more than Evan and Cappie combined, but I find that I care more about how the show treats Evan than how it treats Cappie. Since Casey/Cappie is obviously the show's OTP, I'm afraid that Evan will increasingly be thrown to the wayside without hope of redemption. Despite how this episode shows how beautiful and dramatic and fulfilling good Evan is, I think the show prefers him in the villain capacity (although his "off the map" longing looks during Season 2 give me hope for a Casey/Evan reconciliation despite his inexcusable actions in the finale).

But, ranting aside. A great moment where we get to see interaction of all the major couples so far, including my beloved Cappie/Rebecca. (Still pissed about them breaking up.)

Shippy Moment of the Day: "John Sheppard, Are You Defending My Honor?" (Stargate: Atlantis)

John Tells Elizabeth Why He Hates Woolsey
"Misbegotten" from Stargate: Atlantis Season 3

Recap: Woolsey sucks.

The Moment:

I love how he just barges into her office and goes straight into it.

John: Just out of political curiosity, how much trouble is it going to cause you if I knock this Woolsey guy in the head?

Elizabeth always seems perpetually bemused
with John. Love her smile.

Elizabeth: May I ask why you'd like to do that?
John: It's just an impulse I had, really. One I suspect I'm going to have again the next time I see him. He might not even need to say anything
Elizabeth: I've never seen you like this. What did Woolsey do to you?

And he states it like it's obvious.

John: Besides judging every damn decision you've ever made?

The eyebrow! The eyebrow!

Elizabeth: John Sheppard, are you defending my honor?

And there's this delightful moment of sputtering before:

John: And judging me for agreeing with you.
Elizabeth: Well, don't be too hard on him. I think of all the circling wolves, he's the least likely to actually bite. In fact, he might convince them to leave us alone.

Dejected.

John: Alright, so...no head-knocking?

Once again, her John Smile. ;)

Elizabeth: It's the thought that counts.

Thoughts: I could have easily gone angsty for my first Sparky moment, but I decided against it because the write-off of Elizabeth Weir still pisses me off to no end. As far as I'm concerned, Atlantis ended before "Sunday" and both Beckett and Weir are alive. So, I decided to do a shippy moment from a part of the season that doesn't fill me with sadness/anger.

This scene is just so cute because it illustrates the John/Elizabeth power dynamic. He is super-impulsive and she just needs to calm him down. Plus, DEFENDING HER HONOR! He totally always does! It's so cute.

And just for the record: Sheppard/Weir is sooo canon. I know, I know, John and Teyla had their moments, but every scene Elizabeth and John share is crackling with chemistry. (Plus Teyla/Ronen. Duh.)

Shippy Moment of the Day: "You're the Only One Around Here that Treats Me Like a Real Person" (Scrubs)

Elliot Finds Out Janitor Tricked Her
"My Best Laid Plans" from Scrubs Season 4

Recap: Janitor claimed that Elliot was his girlfriend and Dr. Cox bet his car against the Janitor's van that Elliot would never go out with Janitor. Janitor told Elliot this and she pretended to be his girlfriend. Dr. Cox handed over the keys. However, Janitor told Elliot that the bet wasn't over and that Dr. Cox wanted to see them on a real date.

The Moment:

I love how loudly Elliot is laughing. She genuinely
had a good time with him.

Dr. Cox: Well, if it isn't marginally attractive and the beast. How did the Porsche drive?

The Janitor's "Oh, Shit!" face.

Elliot: Wait. Why did we just go out if you already have his car?

This is one rant where it's almost painful how long Dr. Cox goes on.

Dr. Cox: Oh my goodness. He actually tricked you into a date. This is so very delicious and filling I don't think I'm going to be able to eat the rest of the evening. In fact, I honestly don't think I can have one more bite of your painful humiliation. I find I'm just a little stuffed. Will take my keys to go, though. (Janitor throws him the keys.) Yippee!


Elliot: You're unbelievable.
Janitor: You're the only one around here that treats me like a real person.
Elliot: What did you just say?

And it's crazy, because for one of the only times in the entire series,
he's telling the truth and you know he is. No pretension. No acting.
No ulterior motives. Just honesty.

Janitor: There was one other girl, a few years ago...Red-Haired Doctor. She used to eat lunch with me. Until the other residents started making fun of her. They called her Janitor Lunch Eater. Not the most clever group. Anyway, I know that you don't think about me the way that I think about you. And I never really believed that you would or that you could, but just pretending for today somehow made me feel good for a change. I'm sorry.

And Elliot switches from anger to sincere compassion.

Elliot: You know what? It's okay. I actually had a good time.

And then he says the two words that make me
want to die in shippy angst.

Janitor: Thanks. (She walks away.) Elliot.

Thoughts:

I know, I know. JD/Elliot 4 Eva! But I can honestly say that this scene affects me more than any JD/Elliot scene. Maybe because you know Janitor and Elliot aren't meant to be, so it hurts that much more. But Janitor's love for Elliot has been pretty constant since earlier in Season 4 when she pretend flirted with him, even during her engagement to Keith. It's such a beautiful scene because Janitor actually gets some emotional depth. He tells a story that's true. He doesn't hide between his eccentricities or stories. Everything is completely stripped bare, culminating in him calling her Elliot for the first time. She's not Blonde Doctor anymore. He knows her for real now and they've had an actual connection.

And I know that so much of the date and this scene is Elliot humoring him, but you can also tell that she had fun with the Janitor. Obviously her heart lies elsewhere, but this episode makes you think, just for an instant, that the two of them could work.

Recap: Top Chef "Finale Part 2"

Previously on Top Chef:

Fabio said arrivederci, leaving Carla, Hosea, and Stefan enter the final cook-off.

Recap:

We’re in New Orleans, baby! The finalists get to eat breakfast on a ferry. Carla is confident that she can win. Hosea says he worked his ass off (that and his cheating lips) to get here. Stephan is still upset that his European lover has left, but he smack talks enough for both himself and the eliminated Fabio.

They greet Padma and Tom, who present the final challenge: a three course meal, dessert optional. They will be cooking at the Commander’s Palace. Sous chefs arrive. In walk past season finalists who didn’t win: Marcel (Season 2 asshole), Casey (who screwed up in Season 3), and Richard (from Season 4. Oh, Richard my love! How good your non-frosted hair looks!). The finalists pick knives to pick sous chefs. Hosea selects Richard. Stefan picks Marcel. Carla gets Casey.

Into the kitchen! Hosea and Stefan fight over foie gras. Richard is as good-natured as ever, fully putting his all into Hosea’s food. Carla wants to make some meat and potatoes, but Casey wants to make the steak sous vide, which Carla is hesitant about, but is pushed-over into making. Marcel, surprisingly, hasn’t said anything ass-hole-ish, put that’s probably because they haven’t shown him in any one-on-one interviews. As they leave the kitchen for the night, Richard and Hosea fist bump.

A voodoo tarot card reader comes in to entertain the finalists at the hotel. Stefan asks if he has a girlfriend in his future, specifically someone named Jamie (Really, Stefan. How have you not figured out she’s a lesbian yet?). He also mentions how he wants voodoo dolls named Carla and Hosea to poke.

Tom greets them in the kitchen with alligator, blue crab, and red fish. Carla’s eyes pop out of her head. They each get a slice of King Cake. Whoever gets the piece with the baby in it will pick the protein for everyone else. Hosea finds the tiny plastic baby. Hosea takes the fish, gives Carla the crab, and slaps the alligator onto his nemesis Stefan.

Stefan has never cooked alligator before, but figures that the tail is probably the most edible part. Carla gets clipped by a live crab.

Hosea is making blackened red fish on corn cake with creole roumelade; a sashimi trio of black bass, tuna, and hamachi; seared scallop with foie gras on pain perou, apple preserves, and foie gras foam; and pan-roasted venison with chestnut and celery root puree, wild mushrooms, and carbonated blackberries.

Stefan is making alligator soup with celeraic and puff pastry; smoked salmon and halibut carpaccio with microgreens; pan-seared squab with braised cabbage, schupfnudeln, foie gras, and grape jus; and stracciatella ice cream, chocolate mousse, and banana lollipop in vanilla syrup.

Carla is making sisho soup with blue crab; seared snapper with saffron aioli, braised fennel, and grilled clam; sous vide NY strip steak with seared potato rod in Merlot sauce; and an apple tart coin, walnut crumble, micro greens, and marmalade. She is focusing on a French meal. Casey suggests making a bleu cheese souffle, and Carla agrees to make it.

It’s Party Time! The chefs plate as the guests (mostly executive chefs at New Orleans restuarants) arrive. English Toby is one of the them, but I hope he doesn’t talk. I’m not in the mood for him comparing alligator to Penelope Cruz’s acceptance speech.

Appetizers Ahoy! Hosea’s red fish appetizer goes over well. Stefan’s alligator soup actually turns out well. Carla’s crab soup also does well. I guess the chefs are really bringing it.

First Course! Carla’s was great, but Hosea’s didn’t pop. Stefan’s dish has mixed reviews.

Second Course! Carla’s steak is too tough. Stefan’s squab was delicious. Hosea’s was well-done. Rocco DiSpirito complains that foie gras is overdone/passé, and Gail rolls her eyes (my reaction to most of what Rocco says as well).

Third Course! Carla curdles her souffles, so she doesn’t plate them (although she tells the judges she messed up). Stefan’s desert is good, but dated. Hosea’s venison is well-done, but they question his decision not to make a dessert. Fabio votes for Hosea, which seals the deal for me that Hosea is going to win. If Team Europe is voting against Stefan, it’s a done deal.

As the kitchen closes, Carla laments her poor meal. Hosea and Stefan finally put away the rivalry and hope for the best.

Judge’s Table! The judges call Carla out on letting Casey control too much of the menu. Hosea admits that it was fun to stick it to Stefan with the alligator. Toby calls Hosea out on not doing a dessert, which Hosea defends against well, stating that he would rather present the best dishes he can, especially if there are only three dishes required. Stefan’s squab is called the strongest meal of the night, although his first course is still panned.

Carla tries to wax poetic with tears to win over the judges. Stefan shows a heart and tries to hug her. When they return to the hotel holding room, Stefan wipes away her tears in a really sweet gesture. Too bad she has a husband, Stefan!

Stefan’s meal was structurally sound, but the carpaccio was weak and the dessert was mundane. Toby dislikes Hosea’s dinner, but Gail and Tom say that Hosea showed a good progression.

Tom praises the contestants: Carla’s heart, Hosea’s consistency, and Stefan’s highs, despite the lows. Padma, as usual, draws out the name of the winner. Hosea is named the winner of Top Chef.

Stefan is disappointed, but he looks to the future. Eliminated contestants come out. We get lots of shots of Jeff and his bangs. Carla breaks down, saying how she wanted to teach people how to cook with love. Hosea is gleeful about kicking Stefan’s ass and winning. As a form of congratulations, Leah kisses Hosea on the lips (guess her boyfriend broke up with her due to her cheating ways).

Next Week:

Are Hosea and Leah dating? Find out on the Reunion Special!

Spoiler Snark: Smallville Renewed, Stargate Universe Cast

Make way for the ranting...

Smallville

Has been renewed for a ninth season. Why? This season has featured some of the WORST episodes in the entire run of the season. The arc has been weak. Not to mention, how can you have an enemy bigger than Doomsday?

Every character has been ruined this season. Chloe? She's a step beyond Pod!Chloe. She's Possessed!DoomsdayFeeding!Chloe. Lois? A desperate hot mess. Clark? Let's turn the dial from just plain whiny to ANGST!INCONSISTENCY. Oliver? Douche-y and extraneous. The only good characters are Dooms and Tess, and unless Tess unleashes her evil army of meteor freaks, I'm not going to like her that much either.

Please, TPTB, tell me how you plan to write next season. Tell me a smattering of what you have planned. Because after this season, it could only be more crap that serves to dishonor the mythos of Superman and the glory that was the early years of the show.

Stargate Universe

is now boasting a ridiculously large, ridiculously seasoned cast, including Robert Carlyle, Lou Diamond Phillips, Ming-Na, Alaina Huffman, Elyse Levesque, David Blue, Justin Louis, Brian J. Smith, and Jamil Walker Smith. Yes. That's NINE main cast members, although Mr. Phillips may just be recurring. Stargate has never had more than, what, six cast members? And even at that, it sucks. They cut the fat, replace characters, and never give enough development unless you're part of a ship or you're a break-out. I figure they're trying to go for a Lost-style "we have so many people on this ship that's in the middle of nowhere" feel, but Stargate isn't Lost. It doesn't have the same fondness for mythology or character development. I'm worried about even watching this show because I know that it will be a risk getting attached to any of them (I'm still not over the deaths of Janet, Beckett, and Elizabeth).

Also, I guess with Alaina cast, there goes the Green Arrow/Black Canary spin-off.

TV, why do you hate me?

Shippy Moment of the Day: "Why Can't Forever Start Today?" (One Tree Hill)

Nathan Proposes to Haley
"Desperate Kingdom of Love" from One Tree Hill Season 2

Recap: Haley and Nathan got married offscreen in the season one finale. In this moment, Haley flashes back to Nathan's proposal.

The Moment:

Nathan's shirt = Cue flashback!

*catcall* Take it off, Haley!

Nathan: Haley.

Oh, Nathan. Super freaked out about his virgin girlfriend's
boundaries. *Sigh* How much do I love him?

Haley: No, it's okay. It's okay.

Hot Naley action! Woo!

I'm such a big fan of nose-to-nose shots, especially the
forehead-to-forehead variety. They are ridiculously cute/intimate.

Nathan: I could love you forever.
Haley: So could I.
Nathan: You're my family now, Haley. The true thing I have. I never wanna lose you.
Haley: You won't.

Nathan? What are you thinking in that ridiculously
cute head of yours?

Haley: What?
Nathan: Marry me.
Haley: Stop it.
Nathan: What, would you?

I like how Haley thinks he's teasing her before she
realizes how serious he is.

Haley: Oh, you're embarrassing me.
Nathan: Why not?
Haley: Because...we're in high school!
Nathan: So what? I'm emancipated.
Haley: Is this about sex? Because I want to wait?
Nathan: No, I can see you caving on that one already.

Yeah. She was totally going to cave. I mean, she was
undressing for him just a minute ago.

Haley: Well, maybe so. Nathan, couples don't get married in high school. It's just--it's not normal.

Completely serious. Completely in love.

Nathan: So? I'm not normal. What I'm feeling is definitely not normal and to be honest with you, Haley, I don't ever want to normal. Not with you. I'm serious.

And suddenly, so is she.

Haley: I know you are.


Nathan: Okay, so I'll say it again. I could love you forever.
Haley: Nathan, so could I, but--
Nathan: So then, why can't forever start today?

Happy Haley!

Thoughts: How can anyone NOT love Naley? Seriously. Ignore the Brooke/Lucas/Peyton love triangle. Nathan/Haley is and always will be the heart of One Tree Hill.

What I love about this scene is how clearly it exemplifies the relationship that they share. They're completely, desperately, head-over-heels in love. The scene has lust/passion, playful banter, but, most importantly, an open forum to discuss important issues. Nathan took a huge risk proposing to his girlfriend of less than a year. It shows how much he trusts Haley with his hopes, dreams, and future, especially after a year of upheaval.

From Haley's side, she's the logical one. She has to go through steps A-Z before making a decision. Which is why it impresses me even more that Nathan was able to convince her to marry him. Nathan is able to make her feel loved and safe. She is able to throw caution to the wind because of how deeply she loves him and how much she knows he loves her.

I mean, of course there are the obvious concerns about two sophomores in high school getting married. Especially from Nathan's side, he's been through a lot in the past year. He's been thrown out of his throne at the top of the hierarchy with his cheerleader girlfriend and overbearing father. He's been forced to compete with his half-brother. The only real constant has been his growing relationship with Haley. It could be argued that Nathan is turning to her for stability, but as the seasons continue, it's clear how much Nathan (still) loves Haley. Obviously, their marriage is not typical or recommended, but the show was smart enough to keep them together through it all. Because, let's face it: without Naley, who would watch?