From golf course shakedowns to Carmela’s almost-romance, here are the best Furio Giunta scenes from The Sopranos — hilarious, menacing, unforgettable.
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The greatest tech TV shows: from silicon dreams to digital nightmares
From Halt and Catch Fire to Black Mirror and Silicon Valley, we rank the greatest tech TV shows that capture innovation, satire, and digital chaos.
Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test season 4 cast features Brittany Cartwright, Johnny Football, Kody Brown, and other loveable randos
Brittany Cartwright, Johnny Manziel, and Kody Brown join FOX’s brutal reality gauntlet in Special Forces season 4. Here’s the full cast breakdown.
The weirdest Chris Farley SNL sketches
Chris Farley’s strangest SNL sketches — from Japanese Game Show to Decaf Coffee — the weirdest, wildest, and funniest moments of his run.
USA Network brings back scripted TV with The Rainmaker (but can it hold court?)
The Rainmaker reboot features British actor Milo Callaghan and our guy John Slattery.
Pop Thruster’s best TV show of 2025 (thus far): The White Lotus
We’re just gonna put it on front street, people: The White Lotus is the best TV show of 2025 thus far, and it ain’t even close.
Landman Season 2 is coming (and we’ve got opinions on what’s gonna happen)
Landman Season 2 rides back into view on November 16, 2025, exclusively on Paramount+. And yes, we have opinions.
90 Day Fiancé: Angela Deem – Where Is She Now?
Angela Deem’s annulment attempt is still unresolved. She accuses Michael of fraud, denies the show is real—and the court chaos continues.
Why Paramount+ Crushes Apple TV+ (And It’s Not Even Close)
Reasons Paramount+ leaves Apple TV+ in the dust…
The Millionaire Matchmaker episode guide: epic dates, diva disasters, and Patti Stanger’s toughest clients
Explore every wild date and Patti Stanger takedown in our Millionaire Matchmaker episode guide, packed with longform recaps and reality TV drama.
Mysteries from Above, “Expect the Unexpected” (S02E3) – How to Watch (and When!)
Explore earthwork structures, battlefield anomalies, and an eerie red lake—all revealed through stunning aerial and satellite imagery.
Resident Alien, “Mine Town” (S04E08) – How to Watch (and When!)
Harry explores Patience’s dark mining legacy—buried secrets, alien artifacts, and deepening sci-fi stakes in the heart of town.
Kitchen Nightmares episode reviews: Gordon Ramsay’s rancid discoveries, rage, and rapturous redemptions
Pop Thruster’s Kitchen Nightmares episode reviews coverage, served up hot and fresh.
Love Island: Beyond the Villa – where the drama really begins (how to watch and when!)
Post-villa Los Angeles, where fan favorites reunite under the LA sun.
Washington Black embarks on a steampunk-inspired adventure on Hulu
Epic escape, scientific awakening, emotional depth, and cinematic flair wrapped into one powerful limited series.
Acapulco’s new season dives into Máximo’s journey on Apple TV+
A vibrant, emotional farewell to Máximo’s journey and the legacy of Las Colinas.
Road Wars, “Pushy Parker” (S05E03) – How to Watch (and When!)
Knife attack in a drive-thru, targeted hit-and-run on trooper, and global road chaos.
Red Eye: buckle up for mystery and thrills on Hulu
Buckle up on July 22—you won’t want to look away.
20 Bonkers Kitchen Nightmares Episodes You’ll Stay Up Late to Watch
The 20 wildest, weirdest, most bonkers Kitchen Nightmares episodes — complete with Gordon Ramsay meltdowns, restaurant updates, and real-world fallout.
My Strange Arrest, “Desperate Housewife” (S3E7) – How to Watch (and When!)
A suburban mom arrested for stealing baseball bats—true crime meets suburban drama at its strangest.
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, “The Gang Gets Ready for Prime Time” (S17E7) – How to Watch (and When!)
The gang shoots its shot at TV fame with absurd crossover, parodies, and utter disaster in true Sunny fashion.
MasterChef, “Backyard BBQ” (S1011) – How to Watch (and When!)
Grill mastery, juicy votes from judges, and heartfelt summer-cookout energy.
Love Is Blind: UK (Season 2 Premiere, Episode 1: “The Pods Are Open”) – How to Watch (and When!)
A full 10-episode emotional adventure, heartfelt connections hidden in the pods, and British romantic poise awaits.
Butterfly flutters onto Amazon Prime – How to Watch (and When!)
Spy drama with emotional father-daughter twist, global espionage, and a killer soundtrack.
Will The Rainmaker Make It Rain As A USA Network TV Show? How to Watch (and When!)
One of USA Network’s boldest returns?
The 1% Club, “A Rabbi, a Mascot and a Psychic Walk Into a Bar” (S0105) – How to Watch (and When!)
Unlikely contestant mix, emotional logic battles, and a chance to crack the 1%.
My Big Fat Fabulous Life, “Rockabye Maybe” (S1304) – How to Watch (and When!)
Blind date jitters, possible pregnancy reveal, and a spiritual Salem getaway—all in one episode.
Dr. Pimple Popper: Breaking Out, “Needle Little Help” (S0114) – How to Watch (and When!)
A firefighter’s bodily burden removed, protégé training in action, and high-precision dermatology with heart.
The Gilded Age, “A Different World” (S0305) – How to Watch (and When!)
Gladys’s societal awakening, Peggy’s professional pivot, and the pressure cooker of Newport influence all come to a head.
Duck Dynasty: The Revival, “Ducks Got Talent?” (S0108) – How to Watch (and When!)
A palate-cleanser and a refreshing look at how the Robertsons can reinvent their family brand for a new generation? You be the judge.
Jason Momoa heads up Chief of War on Apple TV+ – How to Watch (and When!)
Epic battles, political intrigue, and Jason Momoa leading an authentic, Polynesian driven saga.
Outlander: Blood of My Blood, “Providence” (S0101) – How to Watch (and When!)
Dual-period love stories, time-travel reveals, and deep franchise origins await.
The Proof Is Out There: Unexplained Edition – Alien Encounters, “Alien Encounters” (S0101) – How to Watch (and When!)
The portent of “credible sightings” awaits…
Trophy Wife: Murder on Safari, “Jekyll & Hyde” (S0101) – How to Watch (and When!)
The first part of a docuseries that examines the suspicious death of Bianca Rudolph during an African safari.
Hitmakers hits Netflix with high stakes and big names
Intense songwriting camps, global stars, emotional music-making drama await.
Foundation Season 3, Episode 2 (“Shadows in the Math”): How to Watch (and Where!)
Foundation, “Shadows in the Math” premieres on Friday, July 18, 2025 on Apple TV+.
The Fixer Season 1, Episodes 1 & 2 (“Perspirology” & “Jazz Audio”) – What to Know Before the Double‑Drop
The first two episodes of The Fixer premiere on FOX on Friday, July 18, 2025.
Gordon Ramsay’s 24 Hours to Hell and Back, “The Trolley Stop Café”: you served mold to me out there
“Please don’t eat anything else.” – Gordon Ramsay
Kitchen Nightmares, “Charlie’s”: you’re like an airhead
“I think we’ve seen a much clearer uglier side of her.” – Daniela Lava
Hotel Hell, “Lakeview Hotel”: like a cobweb on steroids
“Goddamn it Afni, why didn’t you get to that?” – Brent Macdonald
The Millionaire Matchmaker, “Julissa Bermudez & Adam O’Rourke”: my rig is tight
“Boys do what they want to do, men do what they have to do.” – Adam O’Rourke
Kitchen Nightmares, “Spin A Yarn”: I’m not as stupid as everyone thinks
“What are you getting so pissed off for?” – Saki Kavouniaris
Gordon Ramsay’s 24 Hours to Hell and Back, “Sandra Dee’s Bar-B-Que & Seafood”: you’re the rock that’s sinking your mother’s ship
“I fight dudes – it’s nothing to me.” – Sandra Dee
Hotel Hell, “Brick Hotel”: the laughingstock of Newtown
“What is this, a tea party for rats?” – Gordon Ramsay
Kitchen Nightmares, “Park’s Edge”: they’re moldy, you pillock
“Mexican, Asian, Indian, sounds like a fusion confusion.” – Gordon Ramsay
Hotel Hell, “Vienna Restaurant and Inn”: Krach pots
“You have these rumors going around. People say, ‘Ooh, the Vienna. They’re all swingers. It’s a big brothel.’” – Jessica
Gordon Ramsay’s 24 Hours to Hell and Back, “Patrick Molloy’s”: your kitchen’s a warzone
“Terrible service, even worse food.” – From an online review of Patrick Molloy’s
Kitchen Nightmares, “El Greco”: he freaking abandoned us again
“Nag, nag, nag – she nags constantly.” – Head Chef Jake
All 351 Key & Peele Sketches Ranked (in painstakingly funny detail)
A loving tribute to one of the greatest sketch comedy TV shows of all time.
Key & Peele, “The End”: follow me to a place I know
We’re rolling through every episode of Key and Peele on Pop Thruster. Here we go with “The End,” Season 5 Episode 11.