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Tom Smyth is a Vulture contributor covering pop culture and news since 2023. His writing has appeared in the Los Angeles Times, Vulture, Teen Vogue, and the Cut. His humor writing and headlines have appeared in The Onion, Reductress, McSweeney's, and The New Yorker.

  1. overnights
    The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Season-Premiere RecapWe’re off to an ominous start as Lisa apologizes to Meredith for last season’s legendary meltdown, to no avail.
  2. overnights
    The Kardashians Recap: A Very Khloé EpisodeAt what point does reality television become inhumane? The season premiere puts a spotlight on Khloé’s horrible situation with Tristan.
  3. opening night
    Every Funny Girl Song Performed on Glee, RankedFrom the freckles on the nose of life’s complexion to the roses of sheer perfection.
  4. overnights
    Southern Charm Recap: Kiss and YellIt’s Charleston’s next-morning-brunch equivalent: everyone debriefing the previous night, hungover in their respective homes.
  5. overnights
    The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Recap: Disco BrawlImagine a big conflict wheel spinning faster and faster, imaginary conflicts flying everywhere.
  6. overnights
    Southern Charm Recap: Puppy LoveAusten is sad because his own antics have caught up with him.
  7. overnights
    The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Recap: All Bark, No BiteIt takes Melissa Etheridge singing in Dorit’s modern farmhouse to end Lisa and Sutton’s tired feud.
  8. chat room
    Dan Nigro, Music’s Gen-Z Whisperer, Is Just Trying Not to Step on ToesThe producer on what he looks for in new artists, working with Olivia Rodrigo, and being Conan Gray’s “glorified editor.”
  9. overnights
    The Kardashians Season-Finale Recap: Send in the KlownsThe family rallies around Khloe as she deals with Tristan’s latest betrayal.
  10. overnights
    The Kardashians Recap: Benny Drama & Baby MamaNobody is better than the Kardashians at letting their reality show become another character.
  11. overnights
    The Kardashians Recap: For the Love of PeteThe Pete Davidson era is gaining momentum.
  12. overnights
    The Kardashians Recap: Cover GirlsThe glamorous life leaves the Kardashians wanting more.
  13. overnights
    The Kardashians Recap: Pardon Their FrenchIf only Kim’s dad could see her now.
  14. vulture recommends
    15 Years Later, Gavin & Stacey Has Proved Impossible to RemakeAmerican networks tried three times to adapt the beloved British sitcom.
  15. overnights
    The Kardashians Recap: Birthday KendallsThough the Pete Davidson era has begun, his name, much like Voldemort’s, is never mentioned.
  16. overnights
    The Kardashians Recap: Indecent ProposalThe idea that Kourtney’s sisters ever gave her any flack for not showing enough on camera is laughable at this point.
  17. overnights
    The Kardashians Recap: Butt of the JokeThe Kardashians might be the definitive behind-the-scenes look at Saturday Night Live.
  18. overnights
    The Kardashians Recap: Beta-Blocking Out the HatersJames Corden really is the best person to get advice from about dealing with the internet hating you.
  19. overnights
    The Kardashians Series-Premiere Recap: Bodysuits and LawsuitsOur long national nightmare is over. After a ten-month absence, the Kardashian family is back on our screens.
  20. duos
    There Was No Better Letterman Guest Than Amy SedarisLike Hello Deli and “Stupid Pet Tricks,” she was a Late Show fixture.
  21. rankings
    Molly Shannon’s Best Roles, RankedNo one steals a scene like Molly Shannon.
  22. its called charisma
    Bonnie Hunt Was Daytime TV’s True Queen of KindnessThe Bonnie Hunt Show was daytime TV at its most comforting.
  23. the real housewives
    Every First Real Housewives Episode, RankedFrom OC to SLC, let’s determine how well each city introduced its inaugural Housewives, its soon-to-be-iconic side characters, and its central feuds.