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.

“Under the Dome”: Alexander Koch clues us in on mysterious new character

June 23, 2014 Ryan Berenz

As the CBS summer sci-fi hit Under the Dome returns for Season 2, CBS presents a one-hour special looking back at highlights and storylines from the first season with cast and creator interviews, plus an advance sneak preview of the new season, in Under the Dome: Inside Chester’s Mill on Monday, June 23, at 10pm ET/PT. The Season 2 premiere, “Heads Will Roll” premieres on CBS Monday, June 30, at 10pm ET/PT. ALSO SEE: TCA: CBS renews “Under the Dome”; Stephen King to write Season 2 premiere “Under the Dome”: Jolene Purdy talks about Dodee, playing in Stephen King’s world […]

Wimbledon 2014 TV schedule on ESPN networks and Tennis Channel

June 20, 2014 Ryan Berenz

Wimbledon 2014 TV schedule begins Monday, June 23, with live tournament action airing on ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNEWS and ESPN3 through July 6. ALSO SEE: Wimbledon finals 2014 TV coverage on ESPN The most prestigious Grand Slam tennis tournament returns to the All England Club June 23-July 6 for the Wimbledon championships. Top ladies Serena Williams, Li Na, Agnieszka Radwanksa, Simona Halep and Victoria Azarenka hope to advance to the final. After a disastrous French Open, Williams looks to rebound and win her sixth career Wimbledon title. There won’t be a repeat champion, as France’s Marion Bartoli retired a month after […]

FX’s intense drama “Tyrant” goes to cool, dark places

June 19, 2014 Ryan Berenz

Going back home turns out to be a terrible idea for one man in FX’s new 10-part drama series Tyrant (premiering Tuesday, June 24, at 10pm ET/PT). For the past 20 years, Bassam Al Fayeed (Adam Rayner) has been Barry, a respected Los Angeles pediatrician who lives modestly with his wife, Molly (Jennifer Finnigan), and two teenage children. Before coming to America, he was the son of a Middle Eastern dictator, and bore witness to the terrible lengths his father would go to maintain his grip on power. Barry’s self-imposed exile ends when he reluctantly takes his family on a […]

Discovery Channel Alaskan Bush People recap: The Wild Life special

June 16, 2014 Ryan Berenz

Do the Alaskan Bush People get paid? We asked! Read our interview with the Brown family. In a new special episode of Alaskan Bush People, titled “The Wild Life,” premiering Sunday, June 15, at 10pm ET/PT on Discovery Channel, the Brown family looks back at their adventures presented in the first four episodes. The family answers questions presented by viewers, discusses some of the show’s more controversial moments, and reveals some more details about them and their lifestyle. The special also includes deleted scenes and previously unseen footage. Alaskan Bush People Season 1 Recaps: Episode 1 | Episode 2 | […]

USA World Cup schedule begins Monday vs. Ghana on ESPN and Univision

June 13, 2014 Ryan Berenz

The U.S. Men’s National Team plays in in Group G, widely regarded as this tournament’s “Group of Death.” The U.S. has its first World Cup action June 16 vs. familiar foe Ghana, who knocked them out of the 2010 World Cup with a 2-1 extra time win in the Round of 16 and defeated them in group play four years earlier. Things will only get tougher for the U.S. in the remaining group matches against Portugal June 22 and Germany June 26. ALSO SEE: 2014 FIFA World Cup Spanish-Language TV coverage on Univision networks USA World Cup Schedule on ESPN […]

Fugitives beware! “Dog and Beth: On the Hunt” is back on CMT

June 13, 2014 Ryan Berenz

The world’s most famous bounty hunters are at it again! Dog, Beth, Leland and Dakota are back on the road, crisscrossing the country to train fellow bondsmen and helping track down some of America’s most dangerous criminals in a new season of Dog and Beth: On the Hunt premiering on CMT Saturday, June 14, at 9pm ET/PT. This season, Dog introduces new high-tech surveillance gear and the latest in cutting-edge ballistic equipment to help motivate and educate local bondsmen on how to investigate safely and efficiently. ALSO SEE: Beth Chapman on Baby Lyssa and Duane Lee’s absence from CMT’s Dog […]

US Open golf 2014 TV coverage on ESPN and NBC

June 11, 2014 Ryan Berenz

US Open golf 2014 TV coverage on ESPN and NBC includes all four rounds June 12-15 from Pinehurst Resort & Country Club in North Carolina. The U.S. Open comes to Pinehurst Resort & Country Club in North Carolina June 12-15 for the second major tournament of the year. Top contenders include Adam Scott, Henrik Stenson, Bubba Watson, Matt Kuchar and Jason Day (Tiger Woods has withdrawn while he recovers from back surgery). England’s Justin Rose won his first career major at last year’s U.S. Open and handed Phil Mickelson his sixth second-place finish in the tournament. ESPN has live coverage […]

FREE FIFA World Cup 2014 TV schedule printable version

June 10, 2014 Ryan Berenz

Download a FREE FIFA World Cup 2014 TV schedule printable version including the full schedule of World Cup matches on ESPN and Univision networks! The 2014 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament in Brazil begins June 12 with Brazil vs. Croatia. All 64 matches of the tournament will be televised live, with ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC airing the English-language broadcasts, and Univision, Univision Deportes, UniMás and Galavision broadcasting in Spanish. ALSO SEE: 2014 FIFA World Cup Spanish-Language TV coverage on Univision networks FIFA World Cup 2014 TV schedule and preview Follow all the excitement of the World Cup and don’t miss […]

FIFA World Cup 2014 TV schedule and preview

June 5, 2014 Ryan Berenz

The FIFA World Cup 2014 TV schedule begins June 12 with Brazil vs. Croatia. All 64 matches of the tournament will be televised live, with ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC airing the English-language broadcasts, and Univision, Univision Deportes, UniMás and Galavision broadcasting in Spanish. Sports events don’t get any bigger than the FIFA World Cup soccer tournament, the monthlong global extravaganza that sends lovers of “The Beautiful Game” into a frenzy every four years. From June 12-July 13, soccer-crazy Brazil hosts the tournament for the second time (the first was in 1950), with games in 12 cities. The host country, whose […]

Belmont Stakes 2014 TV coverage: California Chrome chases history

June 4, 2014 Ryan Berenz

Belmont Stakes 2014 TV coverage on NBC Sports follows California Chrome’s chase for horse racing’s elusive Triple Crown on Saturday, June 7. All eyes will be on Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y., for the 146th Belmont Stakes as Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner California Chrome chases the elusive Triple Crown. NBC has live coverage of the race on Saturday, June 7, beginning at 4:30pm ET. With the Triple Crown bid increasing interest in the Belmont, NBC Sports Group upped its programming surrounding the event to 16 hours. The Belmont Stakes will also air live online and on mobile devices through […]