What to Watch…Monday, November 2008

Happy Monday!  I hope you all had a nice weekend.  Did you do anything fun?

No GOSSIP GIRL tonight means that my Monday night TV watching has eased up a bit. There’s plenty to watch though…still too much. Check out what’s happening on some of your favorite shows tonight [with a little additional commentary by moi.]

Chuck | 8pm on NBC
Chuck, Sarah and Casey make a stunning discovery about Chuck’s girlfriend, Jill (Jordana Brewster); Ellie is determined to host the perfect Thanksgiving dinner when Capt. Awesome’s parents come for the holiday. [GMMR: Not going to spoil you, but I wil say that I got a wee bit teary during tonight’s episode.  You might want to have tissues nearby.  And CHUCK fans should tune in to GMMR later today as I have some exclusive scoop CHUCK news.]

The Big Bang Theory | 8pm on CBS
Sheldon is thrilled when Leonard starts dating a woman who meets Sheldon’s stringent standards.. [GMMR: I was lucky enough to attend a live taping of tonight’s episode of THE BIG BANG THEORY and it’s funny, funny stuff.  As always, Jim Parsons (Sheldon) has some really great material to work with tonight.  And dare I say that Sheldon is almost happy?  Sara Rue is back as Leonard’s new girlfriend and she is just lovely.  Spoiler alert – no matter how much Axe body spray you use, it will never be enough, Walowitz.]

Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles | 8pm on Fox
Sarah’s obsession with the three dots pays off; Ellison is introduced to someone very important. [GMMR: There’s just no catching up.  The overcrowded Monday night TV schedule means that T:SCC is officially off my radar.  I’m disappointed because I really liked this show last year. I don’t blame the show but rather the network execs.]

How I Met Your Mother | 8:30pm on CBS
Ted walks into the apartment and finds Robin’s date sitting on the couch naked. [GMMR: Hmmm. Does that mean that Ted and Robin will confront some unresolved feelings? Get in there and stop that, Stinson!]

Prison Break | 9pm on Fox
Michael comes face to face with the general and is betrayed by one of his own as the search for Scylla reaches its shocking end. [GMMR: Ok, so maybe I haven’t watched much this season, but I fully intend on catching up with PRISON BREAK…at some point.  I hope.]

Heroes | 9pm on NBC
An eclipse casts a shadow over the heroes, impacting their abilities; Arthur reunites Sylar and Elle and orders them to find Claire; Hiro, Ando and Matt follow Daphne to her hometown to discover what she’s been hiding.  [GMMR: My only guilt here is that I feel like I’m not supporting my girl, Kristen Bell.  Sorry HEROES – I tried but you lost me this season.]

One Tree Hill | 9pm on The CW
Nathan gets a professional basketball try-out; Peyton tries to get Mia to focus on her follow-up album; Julian asks Brooke to design clothes for his movie; Haley takes Jamie to his school talent show.

Samantha Who? | 9:30pm on ABC
Samantha invites Owen to dinner to meet her parents; Dena worries that Chase isn’t spending enough time with her; Todd asks Samantha to stay at her parents’ house while his mother is in town.

Boston Legal | 10pm on ABC
Shirley’s intimate Thanksgiving dinner with Carl Sack turns into a dysfunctional family affair when she invites Alan, Denny, Jerry, Katie, Edwin, and his 6-year-old foster son to join them.

Also Playing…

• Dancing with the Stars | 8pm on ABC
• Two and a Half Men | 9pm on CBS
• Worst Week | 9:30pm on ABC
• CSI: Miami | 10pm on CBS
• My Own Worst Enemy | 10pm on NBC

What are YOU watching tonight?