Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Sunday, March 1, 2009

I love Sunday night TV.  There’s no stress or angst in Sunday night television.  It’s easy to watch, you don’t have to think too much and it’s a nice way to end the TV week.

I’m looking forward to the BROTHERS & SISTERS 2-hour episode tonight (I refuse to call it a “movie” like ABC wants me to – that’s just lame – it’s a 2-hour episode people!). And the of course there’s THE AMAZING RACE..woo hoo! (Yes, I’m a woo girl).

Sunday night is a big night for the cable shows.  With so much to watch during the week I don’t watch the HBO, Showtime, etc shows on a normal schedule.  I usually catch up in marathons half way through the season. That’s exactly what’s happening with THE UNITED STATES OF TARA.  Enjoyable for sure, but also available for me whenever I want it on On Demand.  But if you are a fan of TARA then check out my friend Tori’s blog: http://usoftara.blogspot.com/. Drop her a comment and let her know you are a fan.  And let me know too.  I try to cover the shows I can on the site, but if hear from a lot of people that a particular show should be covered then I try to work something out.

Ok enough babbling, on to some of the shows on tonight!

The Amazing Race | 8pm on CBS
“I’m Not Wearing that Girls Leotard”
Teams roam the Transylvanian countryside in search of buried coffins; one of the race’s frontrunners winds up at the back of the bunch after an unexpected plane landing; one team is eliminated.

Brothers & Sisters | 9pm on ABC | 2-hours
“Troubled Waters”
The Walker family experiences a birth and a life-threatening illness; Rebecca discovers information that could ruin the family business and send someone to prison.

The L Word | 9pm on Showtime
“Last Couple Standing”
Rumors fly about Alice and Tasha’s relationship troubles; someone plans a move to New York; Kit meets someone; there is a no-show at the bus station.

Big Love | 9pm on HBO
“Fight or Flights”
Nicki treads on dangerous ground at home and at work; Glory smuggles a church document to Bill; Joey hopes to add Kathy as a second wife.

Flight of the Conchords | 10pm on HBO
“Prime Minister”
Murray arranges a presidential meeting for the visiting Prime Minister of New Zealand; Jemaine gets mixed up with an Art Garfunkel fanatic.

United States of Tara | 10pm on Showtime
“Alterations”
Charmaine decides to get a breast augmentation and asks Tara to help with recovery; Buck appears at Charmaine’s bedside; Kate counsels Marshall to play “hard-to-get.”

Secret Diary of a Call Girl | 10:30pm on Showtime
Belle takes a respectable job to pursue Alex; Ben is on the verge of confessing his feelings to Hannah. [GMMR: Just wondering if we have any “Secret Diary of a Call Girl” fans here on GMMR? Is anyone watching the show this season? Drop me a comment and let me know.]

Also playing…

• Jesse Stone: Thin Ice | 9pm on CBS: Tom Selleck returns as Jesse Stone in tonight’s made for TV movie. A police chief lands in trouble with the town council after a shootout on the streets of Boston. [GMMR: I wonder if this was filmed here in Boston. I don’t remember hearing anything about it.  And since my friend Col is the biggest Tom Selleck fan (or at least his biggest fan who is in her 30’s) I’m sure I would have heard. Enjoy the movie, Col!!!]

• The Celebrity Apprentice | 9pm on NBC: Divided into teams, the 16 celebrities must sell cupcakes to raise money for charity; power struggles erupt on the women’s team, and the men confront one member who is not pulling his weight.

• Eastbound & Down | 10:30pm on HBO: Kenny enlists Stevie as his personal assistant; Dustin’s wife offers to sell Kenny’s baseball memorabilia; Kenny gets serious about getting in shape.

What Sunday shows are YOU going to be watching tonight?