What to Watch…Thursday, October 23, 2008

I’m always excited for THE OFFICE, but tonight I’m especially excited based on what I’ve seen in the promos (which have no fear I won’t mention here).  God I love Thursday nights.  But gone are the days of yesteryear (ok last year) when the Thursday night lineup was so jam packed with goodness that I would stay up until the wee hours of the morning to watch.  Until 30 ROCK comes back next week (or technically today but more on that later), I’ve only a few precious shows taking up space on my DVR.  Believe me, I’m not complaining.

Before we get into the lineup, I must also say that I’m really excited about getting caught up on LIFE ON MARS tonight.  I thought the pilot was ok – better than what I expected – but I wasn’t blown away.  But between the emails I’ve received and the Twitters from others praising the show, I think I may have judged too quickly.  I’m going to check it out tonight and let you know what I think.

Ok enough prattling from me…on to tonight’s What to Watch list.

Ugly Betty | 8pm on ABC
Kimmie Keegan (Lindsay Lohan) asks for Betty’s help in finding a job; Daniel tries a matchmaking service; Justin tries out for a Broadway musical. [GMMR: I’ve been pretty down on Ugly Betty lately and just when I resolve to give it another shot they give me an episode with Lohan.  Geesh.]

My Name is Earl | 8pm on NBC
Earl considers going to the police after Randy’s birthday present is stolen.  [GMMR: Is anyone watching this show anymore?  I feel like I never hear anything about it.]

Survivor | 8pm on CBS
A castaway has an emotional breakdown.  Things start to get a bit uncomfortable when the castaways desire to eat and dwindling rations create resentment at one camp.

Smallville | 8pm on The CW
Clark believes a recent attack in a theater may be the work of a serial killer; Davis fears that his blackouts could mean that he is the killer.

The Office | 9pm on NBC
Michael helps Pam get a part-time job so she can afford art school; Michael and Holly get an early start at the office on their date night; after the office is robbed, Michael decides to raise money for all the lost items.

Saturday Night Live Weekend Update Thursday | 9:30pm on NBC
Amy Poehler, Seth Meyers and the SNL crew take there Saturday night staple to Thursdays with a look at the week that was. Expect special election coverage. Perhaps Tina Fey?

Grey’s Anatomy | 9pm on ABC
Bailey leads a team of doctors performing a string of surgeries in which each procedure depends on the one that precedes it; Derek gets all the credit for the brain tumor study he did with Meredith; Lexie tries hard to get George to notice her.

CSI | 9pm on CBS
When a number of people are found dead, looking as if they simply died in the middle of what they were doing, the CSI team tries to figure out what keeps the corpses from collapsing.

Supernatural | 9pm on The CW
Sam and Dean investigate the mystery of several men who apparently died of fright; after Dean becomes infected, Sam and Bobby must find the root of the disease.

Life on Mars | 10pm on ABC
Hunt is outraged by the murder of a returning Vietnam veteran; Tyler is sent down a mysterious path that might provide clues about his family’s past.

Eleventh Hour | 10pm on CBS
Dr. Jacob Hood, special sciences adviser to the FBI, must investigate reports of multiple cases of food-related paralysis in Northern California.

ER | 10pm on NBC
Banfield is caught off guard when a man tries to steal her wallet; Dr. Dubenko returns to the surgery team; a family member is suspected of hurting a young gymnast; Sarah gets her tongue pierced

It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia | 10pm on FX
After finding Dennis’ erotic memoir, Mac and Frank try to profit from the masterpiece; Dee and Charlie spend a day in each other’s shoes.

Lots and lots to choose from. So tell me…what are YOU watching?