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How are the new fall TV shows? Sorry you asked!

At a pivotal time for survival, the networks fail to come up with the surprises they so desperately need.

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‘Burton and Taylor’: When a hurled bottle meant true love

‘Burton and Taylor’: When a hurled bottle meant true love

TV REVIEW | BBC America movie looks at Liz and Dick’s last attempt to work together on the stage in 1983.

TV highlights: ‘Toy Story’ gets spooky

TV highlights: ‘Toy Story’ gets spooky

Plus, the documentary “Schooled: The Price of College Sports” and the TV movie “Burton and Taylor.”

TV highlights for Oct. 15: BET Hip Hop Awards

TV highlights for Oct. 15: BET Hip Hop Awards

Also: “The Biggest Loser” returns, and WETA airs “Superheroes: A Never-Ending Battle.”

‘The Walking Dead’ season four premiere recap

‘The Walking Dead’ season four premiere recap

In “30 Days Without an Accident,” an emotional day and a zombie fight.

TV highlights: short documentary Oscar nominees

TV highlights: short documentary Oscar nominees

Plus, an update on Paula Deen thanks to ‘E! True Hollywood Story.’

TV highlights: Vanilla Ice goes to Amish country

TV highlights: Vanilla Ice goes to Amish country

Plus, Hallmark Channel tries out another original drama series.

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‘The Walking Dead’ Season 4: Shuffling toward nowhere

‘The Walking Dead’ Season 4: Shuffling toward nowhere

TV REVIEW | What are we supposed to hope for on a show that promises only death and despair?

‘Scandal’ recap: Season three, episode two

‘Scandal’ recap: Season three, episode two

We’ve learned more about Daddy Pope. Plus, one of Olivia’s strongest alliances is at risk.

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A solid if awkward farewell to ‘Glee’s’ sensitive star quarterback

A solid if awkward farewell to ‘Glee’s’ sensitive star quarterback

TV REVIEW | An hour-long tribute to Cory Monteith brings out the Fox show’s best and worst traits.

Kanye West, Jimmy Kimmel hash out feud in riveting late-night interview

Kanye West, Jimmy Kimmel hash out feud in riveting late-night interview

The media-shy rapper arrived on Jimmy Kimmel’s ABC talk show with a lot of things on his mind.

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‘Once Upon a Time in Wonderland’: Down the Disney hole

‘Once Upon a Time in Wonderland’: Down the Disney hole

TV REVIEW | Plucky Alice sets off for ad­ven­ture in an ABC spinoff that quickly spins out.

TV highlights: ‘Glee’ says goodbye to Cory Monteith

TV highlights: ‘Glee’ says goodbye to Cory Monteith

Plus, a one-hour special on MTV coinciding with World Mental Health Day.