Derek decides to flee the country, so we're left in his wake to discuss second episodes for Rizzoli and Isles and Covert Affairs. Then we get to Louie, Eureka, The Glades, Burn Notice and True Blood. It's a quick and dirty episode for a light TV week. Plus we announce a planned hiatus for the weekend of August 8.

FYI - we may take an unexpected hiatus in the coming weeks. Our old, beloved cat (she is beloved by Alyssa, less so by anyone else) is very ill and we think she'll probably pass away soon, hence the hiatus. Until then, the show will go on!

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Musical score provided by Ernesto Burden, www.ernestoburden.com.