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Brian Moylan is the author of the New York Times best seller The Housewives: The Real Story Behind the Housewives. He also writes Vulture's Housewives Institute Bulletin newsletter. He started covering television in 2000, and his TV reporting and criticism has appeared in the New York Times, The Guardian, Vice, Gawker 1.0, Time, Cosmopolitan, Town & Country, the Washington Blade, and many other outlets.

  1. overnights
    American Horror Story: Cult Recap: Beautiful MeadowAHS has never been more ambitious.
  2. overnights
    The Real Housewives of Orange County Recap: Vicki vs. TamraThis episode is the nadir of a really bad season.
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    Will & Grace Recap: Oldies But GoodiesThis is a perfect, classic Will & Grace episode.
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    American Horror Story: Cult Recap: Nailed It!This is a gruesome, frightening, and downright unnerving episode.
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    The Real Housewives of Orange County Recap: Balls to the WallIt’s official: Doug McLaughlin is without his balls.
  6. overnights
    Will & Grace Season-Premiere Recap: Where There’s a Will, There’s a WayGood news: Nothing has really changed with this Will & Grace revival.
  7. vulture lists
    Which Will & Grace Star Has the Best Post-Show Career?Life after an era-defining sitcom is never easy.
  8. overnights
    American Horror Story Recap: Fake News“The fear in a small town in Michigan can infect the whole country.â€
  9. overnights
    The Real Housewives of Orange County Recap: Dodd Gets FrankThis episode tries to paint Kelly in a whole new light.
  10. vulture lists
    The 13 Most Unbelievable Things That Happened on Gossip GirlThe true identity of Gossip Girl still makes zero sense.
  11. overnights
    American Horror Story Recap: A-Tisket, A-CasketThe clowns aren’t a figment of Ally’s imagination, but what if everything else is?
  12. overnights
    The Real Housewives of Orange County Recap: Boob TubeWay to make things worse, Vicki.
  13. backstories
    How Broad City Turned Bevers Into a Shirtless HunkAt one point in time, Abbi’s roommate’s boyfriend was more shredded than all the kale at Sweetgreen.
  14. overnights
    American Horror Story Recap: The People in Your NeighborhoodThis is a remarkably subtle and sinister story.
  15. overnights
    The Real Housewives of Orange County Recap: Son of a GunDo these people really need weapons?
  16. A Very Special RHONY Recap: Luann’s Dramatic Sit-down With Andy CohenRHONY’s Luann de Lessep finally talks about her divorce.
  17. Let’s Talk About That Cheetos Scene in American Horror Story: CultEvan Peters does the weirdest Trump impression ever.
  18. overnights
    American Horror Story: Cult Recap: Send in the ClownsWho will be the season’s biggest villain: Killer clowns or Donald Trump?
  19. overnights
    The Real Housewives of Orange County Recap: Mary’s, Queens, and ScottsNo one expects you to dress in drag for drag bingo.
  20. overnights
    RHONY Reunion Recap: That’s What Friends Are FlooredFor the first time ever, the Housewives actually enjoy each other’s company.
  21. overnights
    The Real Housewives of Orange County Recap: Spartan CoexistenceWhy is Vicki still on this show?
  22. overnights
    The Real Housewives of New York City Reunion Recap: Lower East SnideRemember when Bethenny was a lovable underdog?
  23. overnights
    RHONY Season-Finale Recap: Divorce, New York StyleI’m sorry about this, but we need to talk about Tom.
  24. overnights
    The Real Housewives of Orange County Recap: The Turds and the BeesWe still haven’t gotten the entire cast in the same room this season.
  25. overnights
    The Real Housewives of New York City Recap: Hook, Line, and StinkerSonja Morgan is living her very best life.
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    The Real Housewives of Orange County Recap: Snatch Me If You CanHaven’t we seen enough vaginal rejuvenation on this show?
  27. Everything You’ll Need to Survive the Coming ApocalypseMight we suggest some rather durable hankies?
  28. overnights
    The Real Housewives of New York City Recap: Patrón SaintsI haven’t liked Bethenny this much in a while.
  29. overnights
    The Real Housewives of Orange County Recap: Tectonic PlatesNone of these women actually want to spend any time together.
  30. vulture lists
    The Best Movies and TV Shows to Stream When It’s Raining on VacationWhether bad weather is ruining your trip to the beach, lake, or woods, we’ve got you covered.
  31. overnights
    The Real Housewives of New York City Recap: Oh No, MexicoLuann falls down drunk twice in this episode.
  32. overnights
    The Real Housewives of Orange County Recap: Relationship CornerWas the water supply in Orange County dosed with LSD or something?
  33. overnights
    The Real Housewives of New York City Recap: I’m With StupidLuann’s collection of statement necklaces is incredible.
  34. overnights
    The Real Housewives of Orange County Season Premiere Recap: Swear to GodWhy are the taglines especially terrible this season?
  35. overnights
    The Real Housewives of New York City: The Slopes TrialFor the first time in a long time, all of the Housewives seem to be enjoying each other.
  36. overnights
    The Real Housewives of New York City Recap: VermonstersThe Housewives just need to chill the hell out.
  37. overnights
    Southern Charm Season-Finale Recap: Shep of FoolsThomas and Kathryn are the absolute worst.
  38. overnights
    The Real Housewives of New York City Recap: They Snooze, We LoseThe most boring episode of any Real Housewives franchise ever.
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    Southern Charm Recap: All Keyed UpThis group trip is as much fun as laser hair removal.
  40. Red Is the MVP of Orange Is the New Black’s Fifth SeasonFor much of the season, Red is hilariously gonzo.
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    The Real Housewives of New York City Recap: Tying the NotLuann’s wedding is a completely absurd comedy of errors.
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    Southern Charm Recap: Take Back the NightIf you want to understand rape culture, watch this episode.
  43. overnights
    The Real Housewives of New York City Recap: Where There’s a Jill, There’s a WayJill Zarin is back and she does not disappoint.
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    Southern Charm Recap: The Shep Has SailedThis is a sad little first birthday party in the park, isn’t it?
  45. overnights
    The Real Housewives of New York City Recap: Pre-Wedding CrittersThis episode finally shows us the Bethenny Frankel of old.
  46. theories
    How Will Silicon Valley Kill Off Erlich Bachman?Now that Erlich is leaving the show for good, there is only one way for him to go: He has to die.
  47. overnights
    Southern Charm Recap: Diner’s ClubKathryn is the best reason to watch this deflated soufflé of a show.
  48. overnights
    The Real Housewives of New York City Recap: O Come, All Ye UnfaithfulI will never not delight in watching Sonja.
  49. overnights
    Southern Charm Recap: Cow Burns and CaftansThis is one of the most boring hours of reality TV that I have ever witnessed.
  50. vulture festival
    Kevin Bacon Didn’t Have Enough Coke to Pick Up Women at Studio 54“It was tough as a single guy to get in.â€
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