Review of "UHS" Thanksgiving Special-Its a hit!

Reunion shows have a history of being terrible. I refer of course to shows like the infamous "BRADY REUNION" and the countless Happy Days specials that simply recycle jokes and lack original and riveting content. Let me start by saying that the "UHS: Thanksgiving Special" that premiered last weekend, is anything but tacky. It covers the old cast throughout a wacky weekend of tearful reunions, chaotic revelations, and oddly gaping absences (I refer of course to the mysterious non-inclusion of series regular Taylor Brady, more on that later) that picks up right where the gang left off last season with Eric and Scott Van Bueno up at Arizona State University with Levi Wolf, Alex Whelan at The University of Arizona with William "B0xb0x" Thoman and Zach Besich, and the countless recurring characters who almost all had a chance to shine in this special one hour feature.

The episode begins with Alex Whelan in Tucson, AZ meeting up with Levi Wolf at a Starbucks where they have a classic conversation, the kind that "UHS" was famous for, including jokes from international internet haet machine "4chan" and discourses on George Bernard Shaw. From there it follows Alex as he treks across town to meet Eric and Scott Van Bueno at fan-favorite Jon Kroc's house, and the show executes the big moment carefully with a moment of comic suspense that I'd be willing to bet drew a short breath from every member of the 950,000 viewing audience the show got on Sunday night. The show is going to be rerun every night this week on BET for reasons unknown to this reviewer, but regardless of the odd choice (not saying that black people are odd or anything, its just..well..come on, now...) for a broadcasting home, the reunion extravaganza is worth the price of admission. And considering its free provided you have cable, I'd advise you watch the show.

Highlights Include (but are not limited to):

-A crossover special with the hit BET show "The Besichs" when Eric, Alex, Levi, Thoman, and returning out-of-stater Allie Cole join recurring characters Alison Treister and Hayley Hall at Zach Besich's self-described "bitchin new pad, yo!" Serious card playing ensues.

-The Thanksgiving Dinner of All Stars as the Alex joins the entire Van Bueno and Besich families for a dinner of epic proportions featuring surprise guests that show up later for the annual Black Friday Camp-out (I won't spoil anything!!! But it's Kevin High and Kyle Bauserman.)

-Exciting Mario escapades featuring Levi, Alex, and Zach that will have you on the edge of your Nintendo-sponsored seat!

-The climactic meeting at Allie Cole's house on everybody's last night in town that holds some secret revelations for Levi!

and much, much, much, much, much, much, much, much, much more.

*Watch "UHS:Thanksgiving Reunion" on BET every night this week!*