Original Air Date: February 19, 2016 Directed by: Dean Holland Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: A woman named Mickey (Gillian Jacobs) and a guy named Gus (Paul Rust) suffer through difficult breakups in the first episode of this Netflix series. Kitty Cameo: Mickey owns an orange […]
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The New Avengers – “Cat Amongst the Pigeons”
Original Air Date: November 17, 1978 Directed by: John Hough Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: The team investigates a series of murders which appear to be perpetrated by flocks of birds. Cat Cattle Call: Near the end of the episode, Purdey (Joanna Lumley) finds herself being […]
30 Rock – “Retreat to Move Forward”
Original Air Date: January 22, 2009 Directed by: Steve Buscemi Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Jack (Alec Baldwin) asks Liz (Tina Fey) to go to a retreat with him and Jenna (Jane Krakowski) preps for her role as Janis Joplin. Kitty Cameo: Frank (Judah Friedlander) plays […]
Supernatural – “Hunteri Heroici”
Original Air Date: November 28, 2012 Directed by: Paul Edwards Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Castiel (Misha Collins) tries to learn the ropes as Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) investigate an odd series of deaths reminiscent of cartoon cliches. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): The […]
The Beverly Hillbillies – “Jed Buys the Capitol”
Original Air Date: September 29, 1970 Directed by: Bob Leeds Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: A swindler named Honest John (Phil Silvers) sells the Clampetts various landmarks around Washington D.C. Cat Burglars (Scene Stealers): Elly May (Donna Douglas) returns to the Clampetts’ hotel room where Granny […]
Rescue Me – “Guts”
Original Air Date: July 21, 2004 Directed by: Peter Tolan Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: The pilot episode of this series finds New York firefighter Tommy Gavin (Denis Leary) juggling work, home turmoil and visits by those who have died. Kitty Cameo: One of the visits […]
The Sopranos – “Remember When”
Original Air Date: April 22, 2007 Directed by: Phil Abraham Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini) and Paulie (Tony Sirico) take a road trip to Florida. Purr Blurs: At the end of the episode, we see a pet day taking place outside the […]
Sesame Street – “C is for Counting Cats”
Original Air Date: 2017 Directed by: Oh Yeah Wow Synopsis: Cats are used to spotlight the letter C and to count to the number ten. Cartoon Cats: Ten cute stylized cats are seen in this short animated segment which has a little girl counting them. One cat spots a basket of yarn. The girl wonders […]
Insight – “The Sixth Day”
Original Air Date: November 1, 1981 Directed by: Richard C. Bennett Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: This episode of the all-star religious program focuses on God’s (Keenan Wynn) creation of Adam (Randolph Mantooth), helped by The Angel Josh (Marty Feldman). Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): When God […]
World of Giants – “Special Agent”
Original Air Date: September 5, 1959 Directed by: Otto Lang Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: The premiere episode of this series finds shrunken special agent Mel Hunter (Marshall Thompson) infiltrating a warehouse to get some hidden information. Featured Feline: Mel’s partner, Bill (Arthur Franz), smuggles Mel […]