Watchlist: Thursday, November 16, 2006

Barbara Walters – 30 Mistakes in 30 Years
A two-part retrospective on Walters’ specials during the 30 years she has been with ABC counts down the 30 biggest “mistakes” she and her guests have made in them. Part 1 features Nos. 30 through 16.

30 Rock – Jack-Tor
Liz casts Jack as a sketch performer, but he lacks sufficient acting chops and his main goal is to plug products on the show. Meanwhile, Jenna is tricked into fearing for her job, and Liz suspects that a conniving Tracy is trying to avoid rehearsals.

Grey’s Anatomy – Staring at the Sun
George’s ailing father (George Dzundza) needs heart surgery; Meredith is determined to have a more positive outlook on life; Derek and Addison try to be civil to each other; and Richard endeavors to reunite with Adele (Loretta Devine).

Ugly Betty – Four Thanksgivings and a Funeral
Martha Stewart has a cameo as the Mode staff marks Thanksgiving in different ways, including Daniel’s ulterior motive for attending his parents’ brunch and Wilhelmina’s first attempt at cooking a turkey.

My Name is Earl – Robbed a Stoner Blind (SUPERSIZED)
Earl and Randy repay a debt to a nonmaterialistic hippie (Christian Slater) by spending a week at the totally self-sufficient, environmentally friendly commune where he lives, an experience that opens Earl’s eyes to global warming.
SUPERSIZED episode! Starts at 8/7c and ends around 8:35/7:35c (and I say about because who knows)

The Office – The Merger (SUPERSIZED)
The Scranton branch faces a surprising merger, which forces the staffers to cope with a variety of significant changes.
SUPERSIZED episode! Starts about 8:36/7:36c and ends around 9:20/8:20cc (I think)
Click here for GMMR’s review of “The Merger”