Original Air Date: September 26, 2012 Starring: Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Eric Stonestreet Directed by: Steven Levitan Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Gloria (Sofía Vergara) surprises Jay (Ed O’Neill) on his birthday with some shocking news; Mitchell (Jesse Tyler Ferguson) and Cameron (Eric Stonestreet) debate about getting a kitten for Lily […]
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ER – “Chicago Heat”
Original Air Date: October 20, 1994 Starring: Sherry Stringfield, John Terry Directed by: Elodie Keene Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: A hot day in Chicago leads to a hectic time in the ER and personal difficulties for the doctors. Kitty Cameo: In one scene Dr. Susan Lewis (Sherry Stringfield) is surprised […]
Sesame Street – “My Kitten”
Original Air Date: November 13, 1969 Synopsis: A little boy plays with his new kitten Dusty. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): The little boy explains how he played with his new Siamese kitten Dusty the first day he got him.
Shameless – “I Only Miss Her When I’m Breathing”
Original Air Date: January 10, 2016 Starring: William H. Macy, Steve Howey Directed by: Christopher Chulack Synopsis: In the Season 6 opener, Frank deals with loss while Debs deals with pregnancy. Purr Blur: In one scene Kevin (Steve Howey) is roused from bed by new neighbors who want him to sign a petition. As the women talk, a tuxedo cat […]
Hawaii Five-0 – “He kama na ka pueo”
Original Air Date: April 12, 2019 Starring: Alex O’Loughlin, Scott Caan Also Starring: Lili, Ghost Directed by: Jerry Levine Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: McGarrett (Alex O’Loughlin) and Danno (Scott Caan) investigate a mysterious death while also trying to find a home for Mr. Pickles the cat. Featured Feline: The episode begins […]
The Good Wife – “Pilot”
Original Air Date: September 22, 2009 Starring: Julianna Margulies, Karin Konoval Directed by: Charles McDougall Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: In the pilot episode of this acclaimed series, lawyer Alicia Florrick (Julianna Margulies) returns to work after a scandal involving her husband. Cat Cattle Call: Alicia’s first case is pro bono […]
Jason King – “That Isn’t Me, It’s Somebody Else”
Original Air Date: April 28, 1972 Starring: Peter Wyngarde, George Murcell Directed by: Roy Ward Baker Synopsis: An international crime boss named Bonisalvi (George Murcell) invites Jason King (Peter Wyngarde) to visit his home in Italy, but a rival crime syndicate decides to send an imposter to gain access to the reclusive mobster. Kitty Cameo: Bonislavi owns a long-haired ginger […]
Everything You Need to Know About Cats (1977)
Sesame Street Directed by: Bruce Cayard Synopsis: A short film created for Sesame Street by animator Bruce Cayard covers some of the basic things to know about cats. Cartoon Cats: This very cute cartoon short covers some true facts about cats in a humorous way. Many cats are shown doing cat things. And the short ends with a […]
Stranger Things – “Chapter Three: Holly Jolly”
Original Air Date: July 15, 2016Starring: SkylerDirected by: Shawn Levy Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: The search for Will continues while Nancy searches for the missing Barb. Kitty Cameos: The strange girl known as Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown) is instructed by Mike to meet him and the other boys at […]
Leave it to Beaver – “Cat Out of the Bag”
Original Air Date: July 16, 1958 Directed by: Norman Tokar Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Wally (Tony Dow) and Beaver (Jerry Mathers) are entrusted to babysit their neighbor’s expensive show cat, Puff Puff. What could possibly go wrong? Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): The neighbor Mr. Donaldson […]