Articles by Ryan Berenz

About Ryan Berenz

Member of the Television Critics Association. Charter member of the Ancient and Mystic Society of No Homers. Squire of the Ancient & Benevolent Order of the Lynx, Lodge 49, Long Beach, Calif. Costco Wholesale Gold Star Member since 2011.

CBS Blue Bloods season finale preview: “Exiles”

May 9, 2014 Ryan Berenz

Danny (Donnie Wahlberg) uncovers a shocking secret in the Blue Bloods season finale airing Friday, May 9, at 10pm ET/PT on CBS. ALSO SEE: 2014 TV season finales calendar In the Season 4 finale of Blue Bloods, “Exiles,” Danny (Donnie Wahlberg) is placed on modified duty after investigating a case that was off-limits when he realizes he stumbled upon something that someone is trying to keep quiet. When he passes the tip on to his father, Frank (Tom Selleck) is alarmed when he learns the enormity of this case and the internal involvement. “Exiles” premieres Friday, May 9, at 10pm […]

Premier League Championship Sunday TV channels and matches

May 9, 2014 Ryan Berenz

Premier League Championship Sunday TV channels and matchups for the 10 matches presented live simultaneously May 11 on NBCUniversal TV networks. NBCUniversal presents English Premier League “Championship Sunday,” featuring 10 soccer matches presented live simultaneously on 10 different NBCUniversal TV networks on Sunday, May 11, at 10am ET. Also, Telemundo and mun2 will each televise one match in Spanish. All matches will also air online and on mobile devices on NBC Sports Live Extra. Premier League Championship Sunday TV channels and matches All Times Eastern. Saturday, May 10 5:30pm: Premier League Countdown: Championship Sunday, NBCSN Sunday, May 11 9am: Premier […]

2014 ESPN NFL Draft TV coverage

May 8, 2014 Ryan Berenz

2014 ESPN NFL Draft TV coverage begins Thursday, May 8, at 8pm ET with coverage of Round 1 live from Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Former NFL linebacker Ray Lewis is a newcomer to ESPN’s draft coverage, joining host Chris Berman and analysts Jon Gruden and Mel Kiper Jr. at the main set for Round 1. Chris Mortensen and Adam Schefter will report from an additional set, and Suzy Kolber conducts interviews with drafted players. ALSO SEE: 2014 NFL Draft date, times and TV coverage 2014 NFL Draft TV schedule on NFL Network The Houston Texans have […]

Brad Paisley guests on Two and a Half Men season finale

May 8, 2014 Ryan Berenz

Brad Paisley makes a guest appearance on the Two and a Half Men season finale Thursday, May 8, at 9:01pm ET/PT. ALSO SEE: 2014 TV season finale calendar In the Two and a Half Men 11th season finale, “Oh WALD-E, Good Times Ahead,” Alan (Jon Cryer) confesses his true identity to Larry (D.B. Sweeney) and has to face the consequences. Also, Kimberly Williams-Paisley returns as Gretchen, Alan’s fiancée. Williams-Paisley’s real-life husband, Brad Paisley, makes a cameo appearance as Derek. The Two and a Half Men season finale airs on CBS Thursday, May 8, at 9:01 ET/PT. Photo: ©2014 WBEI. All […]

Discovery Channel’s Alaskan Bush People recap: Raised Wild

May 6, 2014 Ryan Berenz

Do the Alaskan Bush People get paid? We asked! Read our interview with the Brown family. On Tuesday, May 6, at 10pm ET/PT, Discovery Channel introduces new reality series Alaskan Bush People, which follows the nine-member Brown family as they journey 1,500 north in the Alaskan wilderness to build a one-room cabin on their new land before the winter and the darkness bring cold and death. RELATED: What happened to Discovery Channel’s Alaskan Bush People? Alaskan Bush People Season 1 Recaps: Episode 1 | Episode 2 | Episode 3 | Episode 4 | The Wild Life Season 2 Recaps: Episode 1 […]

Beat the Streets: Team USA vs. The World wrestling on NBCSN

May 6, 2014 Ryan Berenz

Like it did last year with the Rumble on the Rails event, NBCSN presents the Beat the Streets wrestling gala event from New York City. This year’s event, Beat the Streets: Team USA vs. The World features 11 top American wrestling stars, highlighted by 2012 U.S. Olympic gold medalist Jordan Burroughs, taking on a team of international all-stars. NBCSN airs the event from Times Square on Wednesday, May 7, at 10:30pm ET (following NBCSN’s coverage of the Pittsburgh Penguins vs. New York Rangers NHL playoff game). Jason Knapp handles play-by-play, with former Olympic champion analyst Rulon Gardner and sideline reporter […]

2014 NFL Draft TV schedule on NFL Network

May 6, 2014 Ryan Berenz

The 2014 NFL Draft TV schedule on NFL Network features a record 51 hours of live coverage beginning Thursday, May 8, with Round 1 in primetime beginning at 8pm ET. NFL Network’s coverage features behind-the-scenes access to 16 teams’ draft war room facilities, coverage from inside the homes of seven top draft prospects, and live coverage from 24 team draft parties. Rich Eisen hosts NFL Network’s draft coverage with the network’s army of analysts and experts, headlined by Mike Mayock, Charles Davis, Daniel Jeremiah, Michael Irvin, Marshall Faulk, Deion Sanders, Kurt Warner, Steve Mariucci, Brian Billick and Ian Rapoport. NFL […]

2 Broke Girls season finale preview: “And the First Degree”

May 5, 2014 Ryan Berenz

In the 2 Broke Girls season finale on CBS Monday, May 5, Caroline helps Max get her high school diploma and reconnect with her estranged mother. ALSO SEE: 2014 TV season finale guide! 7 Questions With … Jonathan Kite of CBS’ “2 Broke Girls” Caroline (Beth Behrs) discovers that Max (Kat Dennings) didn’t graduate high school (Max didn’t show up for an exam, and it must’ve been a big one). Caroline decides to help max get her high-school diploma, and in the process, help her reconnect with her estranged mother in the 2 Broke Girls season finale “And the First […]

2014 NFL Draft date, times and TV coverage

May 2, 2014 Ryan Berenz

2014 NFL Draft date, times and TV coverage: The Houston Texans have the first overall pick in the 2014 NFL Draft as ESPN and NFL Network present the first round from New York City’s Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 8, beginning at 8pm ET. Top prospects include South Carolina DE Jadeveon Clowney, Auburn OT Greg Robinson and Buffalo LB Khalil Mack. The draft continues Friday with Rounds 2-3 (ESPN, ESPN2 & NFL Network) and Saturday with Rounds 4-7 (ESPN & NFL Network). ALSO SEE: 2014 ESPN NFL Draft TV coverage 2014 NFL Draft TV coverage on NFL Network Phones […]

Louis C.K. delivers a season of “Louie” worth the wait

May 1, 2014 Ryan Berenz

Coming off big Emmy wins in 2012, comedian Louis C.K. announced that his FX hit comedy Louie would go on an extended hiatus between Seasons 3 and 4. The series’ star/producer/writer/director/editor wanted time to creatively recharge, develop new material and keep the show fresh. Fortunately, his landmark creative deal with FX affords him that freedom. “I want Season 4 to go somewhere new,” Louis C.K. said when the hiatus was announced. “I’m looking back to when I did the first season and the time I took to do the show and decide which directions to go in, and I want […]