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Emma Soren is a comedy writer who has worked in the entertainment industry since 2015. She has written for Hulu’s Koala Man, Warner Bros. Animation, and The New Yorker Shouts & Murmurs, and she was a HUMANITAS New Voices Fellow. She covers TV in her monthly-ish Substack, EmmaTV+.

  1. overnights
    Below Deck Sailing Yacht Recap: Cloyce Steps UpThe bar is low, but at least he’s clearing it.
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    Below Deck Sailing Yacht Recap: To Plate or Not to PlateGary is up to his usual schtick with Dani. Will he or the new stews ever learn? (Don’t answer that.)
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    Below Deck Sailing Yacht Recap: Emma DilemmaIt’s difficult to keep rooting for her after this.
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    Below Deck Sailing Yacht Recap: Warm CakeThe crew are messing up left and right, but at least they’re mostly owning their mistakes.
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    Below Deck Sailing Yacht Recap: FloatopiaCloyce is the gift that keeps on giving this week.
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    Below Deck Sailing Yacht Recap: Budgie-Smuggling BoofheadCloyce does everything in his power to ensure that Gary’s boat crash is only the second-biggest disaster of this charter.
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    Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season-Premiere Recap: Surf and TurfHow much did Bravo have to raise Captain Glenn’s salary to get him to work with Gary and Daisy together again?
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    Below Deck Mediterranean Season-Finale Recap: So Long, AthensAs Ellie put it: “It’s been … I don’t know.”
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    Below Deck Mediterranean Recap: OversteppingEllie’s self-sabotaging spiral is nearly complete.
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    Below Deck Mediterranean Recap: Goldilocks JoeJoe sets his sights on Ellie, who is already causing panic amongst the other stews with her competency.
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    Below Deck Mediterranean Recap: New GirlThe arrival of the new stew sends Ellie into a spiral.
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    Below Deck Mediterranean Recap: Killer TunaJono gets to keep his job for one more episode — will it be enough to save his season?
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    Below Deck Mediterranean Recap: Toilet KissesIt’s a small miracle that these women haven’t contracted fatal cases of ick from these men.
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    Below Deck Mediterranean Recap: Fish KnifeNothing brings a crew together like inexplicably rude guests.
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    Below Deck Mediterranean Recap: Time Stamp-aloozaDid anyone else think all the time stamps this episode would lead to a more explosive moment?
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    Below Deck Mediterranean Recap: She Said, She SaidBri’s and Ellie’s fates on the Mustique get tied together.
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    Below Deck Mediterranean Recap: The Burn BookThe mystery behind who’s messing up the laundry is about to tear the crew apart.
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    Below Deck Mediterranean Recap: Abandoned AnchorGael finally realizes she shouldn’t be tied down, but a little too late to spare her long-distance boyfriend.
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    Below Deck Mediterranean Recap: Bri vs. EllieLet the race between Bri and Ellie to hook up with Joe begin.
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    Below Deck Mediterranean Recap: Cold EggsThe crew is off to a poor start on this charter, and Captain Sandy is going to have a lot to say about it.
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    Below Deck Mediterranean Recap: Sneak a StrawberryThe crew wastes absolutely no time in getting fun and flirty.
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    Below Deck Mediterranean Season-Premiere Recap: The Case of the Missing RoséHow long does it take to make a grilled cheese? The answer might surprise you.
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    Below Deck - Season 11
    Below Deck Season-Finale Recap: Bye Bye BarbieBarbie can’t stand to be around the crew for literally one more night.
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    Below Deck Recap: Cabin-Inspection FeverThis is not how Captain Kerry wanted the season to end.
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    Below Deck Recap: Plating and BowlingWhile there is some micromanaging and flashing, the season is running out of drama.
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    Below Deck Recap: Fraser’s HusbandWhat should have been a joyful episode is weighed down by too many of the men on this show being insufferable.
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    Below Deck Recap: For the ’GramBarbie can’t trust Kyle and is worried about what her dad will think, and the Yelp Elites are annoying. It’s a rough time for our girl!
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    Below Deck Recap: Panini ProblemsIt’s only been six charters, and the St. David has already lost three people.
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    Below Deck Recap: The Sunny & Ben ShowAfter a lot of flirting and tears, Ben and Sunny get on the same page about their situation.
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    Below Deck Recap: Paris Peace TalksIs Fraser and Barbie’s issue really that they’re too similar?
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    Below Deck Recap: Barbie LandDrama with her boss and a (sort of) love triangle? Barbie has emerged as this season’s main character.
  32. vulture lists
    The Succession Characters Most Likely to Survive Yellowjackets, RankedSure, the Succession characters are cutthroat, but would they cut literal throats, like a bunch of ‘90s teen soccer players?
  33. vulture lists
    The Most Complicated Swimsuits on Perfect Match, RankedWe just want to dive into a pool without having to hold onto our bottoms. The women of Perfect Match seem to have different priorities.
  34. Making the Audience See Through Your Eyes with Matt BraungerAt 40, Matt Braunger has found the comedic balance of youth and wisdom. In his newest hour special, Big Dumb Animal, he jokes about trying to […]
  35. Follow Friday: John Early (@bejohnce)A lot of Twitter users take to the platform to test out their latest jokes and quips, but certain people truly excel at making us laugh with […]
  36. Becoming ‘Jonah from Tonga’ with Chris LilleyChris Lilley is back. His newest show, Jonah from Tonga, premieres on HBO tomorrow night. The six-episode series follows Summer Heights High’s […]
  37. Follow Friday: @AnnaDrezenA lot of Twitter users take to the platform to test out their latest jokes and quips, but certain people truly excel at making us laugh with […]
  38. Follow Friday: Steven Rosenthal (@Rosenthaltweets) A lot of Twitter users take to the platform to test out their latest jokes and quips, but certain people truly excel at making us laugh […]
  39. Harnessing Absurdity to Help Others with Kurt BraunohlerYou can catch Kurt Braunohler’s new episode of The Half Hour this Friday, July 25, but he’s been focused on a lot more than just standup […]
  40. This Week in Comedy: Weird Al’s Still Got It In case you missed it, here’s all the big comedy stuff that happened this week: -Broadway great and 30 Rock scene stealer Elaine Stritch […]
  41. Follow Friday: Kate Hendricks (@KateTheWasp)A lot of Twitter users take to the platform to test out their latest jokes and quips, but certain people truly excel at making us laugh with […]
  42. Joe Wengert on His ‘Half Hour’ Special and Writing for Three Very […]With a half hour special under his belt, Joe Wengert’s standup career is taking off, so it’s not hard to believe that he’s also an accomplished […]
  43. Paul Scheer on ‘The Hotwives of Orlando’ and All the Other Stuff He’s […]Paul Scheer is crazy busy. Now that the full first season of his most recent show, The Hotwives of Orlando, is available on Hulu, Scheer is […]
  44. Follow Friday: @EmmyBlotnickA lot of Twitter users take to the platform to test out their latest jokes and quips, but certain people truly excel at making us laugh with […]
  45. Harris Wittels and Armen Weitzman on Making Their Short Film Directorial […]A group friends going on a mushroom trip sounds like it would make for an uproarious comedy, but Harris Wittels and Armen Weitzman’s new short […]
  46. Follow Friday: @MattMcElaneyA lot of Twitter users take to the platform to test out their latest jokes and quips, but certain people truly excel at making us laugh with […]
  47. Jason Nash on Why He Loves Making No-Budget MoviesThe new film Jason Nash is Married marks two big firsts: it’s comedian Jason Nash’s first movie and also the first feature released by […]
  48. This Week in Comedy: ‘Louie’ and ‘Playing House’ Wrap Up Their SeasonsIn case you missed it, here’s all the big comedy stuff that happened this week: -Playing House and Louie both aired their season finales. We […]
  49. Follow Friday: @WhitmerThomasA lot of Twitter users take to the platform to test out their latest jokes and quips, but certain people truly excel at making us laugh with […]
  50. Jared Logan on Playing a Big Weirdo on His Web Series and Doing Standup in […]New York-based standup Jared Logan is keeping awfully busy these days. He recently recorded his debut album in Nashville, released his new web […]
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