Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Monday, June 8, 2009

Happy Monday! I hope you all had a great weekend!  I’m a little sunburned, but I guess that means I had a great time poolside, right?

Tonight feels like the kick off to summer TV. Some of the reality shows got a head start, but tonight scripted programming is back in a big way on the cable networks.  If you’ve never seen these shows, give them a shot tonight.  Maybe you’ll have a new favorite.

Here’s some of the shows worth talking about tonight…and there’s a lot.

Greek | 8pm on ABC Family
“Tailgate Expectations”
Rusty and Ashleigh work to ensure a victory in the Homecoming Week float competition; Evan may lose his trust fund following a conversation with his father. [GMMR: The second to last episode. I hope some of you took my advice and watched GREEK this season.  If not you’re missing out!]

The Closer | 9pm on TNT | Season Premiere
“Products of Discovery”
Season 5 opens with Brenda and her squad digging for clues into the murder of a family of four, but the case changes course when Brenda unwittingly tumbles into an FBI investigation. Elsewhere, Provenza’s usually zesty mood suddenly turns downcast.

Jon & Kate Plus 8 | 9pm on TLC
“BAM! 100th Episode”
Chef Emeril Lagasse visits the Gosselin home to give the entire family cooking lessons in celebration of their show’s 100th episode; the children create a meal. [GMMR:Have you guys ever heard of this show?  It’s about two loving parents and their 8 kids.  It’s really flown under the radar despite its 100 episodes.]

Raising the Bar | 10pm on TNT | Season Premiere
“Hair Apparent”
Season 2 begins with Jerry advocating for a barber accused of permitting a relative to sell drugs out of his barbershop. Meanwhile, Roz begins working on cases again; Bobbi’s divorce case lifts off; and Jerry celebrates his birthday. [GMMR: Zack Morris but his hair. If he had done that last year I might have watched. Oh well.]

My Life on the D List | 10pm on Bravo
“Place Your Bette”
Kathy hopes a little bribery will earn her comedy album a Grammy nomination; entertainer Bette Midler offers Kathy a cameo in her lavish Las Vegas stage show. [GMMR: So glad this bitch it back!]

Weeds | 10pm on Showtime | Season Premiere
“Wonderful Wonderful”
Nancy shows Esteban proof of her baby, but is unsure of her fate; Celia is held hostage in Mexico; Andy, Silas and Doug discuss growing plans.

Nurse Jackie | 10:30pm on Showtime | Series Premiere
“Pilot”
A veteran nurse bends the rules to create something good from a patient’s death, while hiding an addiction to pain killers. [GMMR: I’m a few episodes into this show and I am loving it. If you have Showtime you don’t want to miss NURSE JACKIE.  If you want to check out the first episode, I’ve posted it to GMMR for your viewing pleasure: “Early Screening – Watch NURSE JACKIE right now“]

Neil Patrick Harris ‘Top Ten Signs You’ve Hired a Bad Tony Awards Host’ on Letterman

Neil Patrick Harris will be helping out David Letterman tonight by sharing the ‘Top Ten Signs You’ve Hired a Bad Tony Awards Host’. As you’ve probably heard, NPH will be hosting the Tony Awards on Sunday night on CBS.  I can’t wait!

As for tonight’s Top Ten list, here’s a sneak peek.

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Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Thursday, June 4, 2009

Just when you were really starting to miss scripted TV…it’s back!  Tonight three summer series are kicking off. BURN NOTICE is already a favorite of many, but will new shows THE LISTENER and ROYAL PAINS be? Maybe.

Tonight’s highlight for me will be finding out who made the Top 20 on SYTYCD.  That and seeing NPH read a special Top 10 list on Letterman. Doogie!!

Which shows will YOU be checking out tonight?  Leave a comment here or send me a message via Twitter.

Jimmy Kimmel Live | 8pm on ABC
“Game Night”
Jimmy has a special prime time show leading into the NBA finals.  Tonight’s Jimmy welcomes guests Will Ferrell (”Land of the Lost”) and rapper Eminem.

The Listener | 9pm & 10pm on NBC | Series Premiere
“I’m and Adult”; “Emotional Rescue”
A telepathic paramedic uses his special skill to help others while also trying to uncover the truth about his past. In tonight’s episodes:Toby rescues a woman who has been in a car accident and uses his abilities to solve a kidnapping. | Toby tracks down an arsonist after saving a childhood friend from a burning building.

Burn Notice | 9pm on USA | Season Premiere
“Friends and Family”
Michael gets out of prison with help from an old friend, who wants Michael to extradite a thug who is displacing landowners in Latin America.

So You Think You Can Dance | 9pm on Fox
During the final day of Vegas week, the judges see the dancers perform one last solo routine before deciding who will be in the Top 20 of this year’s competition.  One by one the dancers will take the stage and find out just who will be competition in Season 5 of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE.

Royal Pains | 10pm on USA
“Pilot”
When he loses his job fighting for a patient’s life, Dr. Hank Lawson escapes to the Hamptons with his brother and inadvertently becomes the area’s newest on-call doctor. (Note: the episode runs from 10pm until 11:17pm.  Set your DVRs accordingly)
On the late night couch…

• The Late Show with David Letterman: Howard Stern, Mos Def
• The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien: David Duchovny, Anna Friel, Bill Burr
• The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson: Kevin Bacon, Michael Irvin
• Late Night with Jimmy Fallon: Kelly Ripa, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Amadou & Mariam
• Jimmy Kimmel Live: Adrien Brody, the Airborne Toxic Event (R 5/14/09)
• Chelsea Lately: Ricki Lake, Chris Franjola, Bai Ling, Loni Love
• Last Call with Carson Daly: Idris Elba, the Ting Tings (R 4/27/09)

Told ya there was a lot to choose from.  Talk to me people…what will YOU be watching tonight?