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SitCombat: 3/8/12

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Tom Garrett

Last week’s compliment of shows was one of the strongest since I’ve been running this little recurring feature.  The Office came in THIRD with a B-plus.  Archer put together probably one of its two best episodes of the season, yet … Continue reading →

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SitCombat 3/1/12

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Tom Garrett

The Office has hit an unexpected stride with a bifurcated workforce.  The NBC demographic powerhouse has won two consecutive weeks despite the fact that half of the employees of the titular place of business have been in Tallahassee.  The show … Continue reading →

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SitCombat: 2/23/12

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Tom Garrett

The Office turned in an outstanding episode with last week’s “Tallahassee,” topping solid efforts from 30 Rock and Archer in the process.  Will Jim, Dwight, and company be able to turn in another superior episode with the workforce divided?  Will … Continue reading →

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SitCombat: 2/16/12

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Tom Garrett

A convincing victory by 30 Rock last week reinforced the balance among the three shows we’ve seen so far this year.  There hasn’t been one show that’s dominated so far this year. In fact, I don’t think any of the … Continue reading →

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SitCombat: 2/9/12

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Tom Garrett

The Office scored its first victory of the year with a humorous tale of responsibility-avoidance, while Archer hit a minor bump in the road after a very strong start to the season.  30 Rock was solid as usual, but that … Continue reading →

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SitCombat: 2/2/12

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Tom Garrett

Archer and one of the two new episodes of 30 Rock tied for victory last time around, in a week in which The Office did not air.  That changes in this edition of SitCombat, as Dwight Schrute and company return … Continue reading →

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SitCombat: 1/26/12

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Tom Garrett

Archer dominated SitCombat last week with an impressive season premiere featuring Burt Reynolds.  However, 30 Rock has a chance at redemption with the payoff to a two-part episode.  But there’s a twist to tonight’s SitCombat battle . . . No … Continue reading →

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SitCombat: 1/19/12

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Tom Garrett

30 Rock took the first SitCombat win of 2012, but Tina Fey and company didn’t have to tangle with Archer. The much-anticipated return of the FX comedy comes after a strong run to end the second season, followed by a … Continue reading →

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The Return of SitCombat

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Tom Garrett

I figured the season premiere of 30 Rock was as good a time as any to renew the weekly comedy showdown known as “SitCombat.” Archer comes back next week, so the opening contest of the year will be a one-on-one … Continue reading →

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SitCombat: 4/21/11

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Tom Garrett

All three shows were new again tonight.  Would Archer’s season finale be enough to propel the FX animated show to an improbable fourth consecutive victory?  Would The Office take the crown as Steve Carell’s long goodbye continues?  Or perhaps 30 … Continue reading →

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