Thanks For Watching: Spring TV Preview

Thanks For Watching: Spring TV Preview

and Lauren Zima

and Lauren Zima
January 7, 2015

January 7, 2015

In our weekly review of what's worth watching, we pitch our favorite returning shows, including "The Americans," "Shameless" and "Orphan Black."

SHOW TRANSCRIPT

"The Americans" - 0:33

"Shameless" and "Orphan Black" - 1:47

"Portlandia" and "American Idol" - 4:56

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