Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Friday, July 31, 2009

I won’t lie. Friday’s TV Spotlight is always a little depressing. It will be better soon. I promise.

Hey Dad – If you’re reading this, Jimmy Buffett is on Jimmy Fallon tonight…just in case you wanted to record it.

Check out a few of the shows that are new tonight. Anything of interest to YOU? Let me know.

Surviving Suburbia | 8pm on ABC
“Desperate Housewife”
Anne questions the strength of her marriage when a neighbor starts flirting with Steve; Henry and Courtney vie for control of the downstairs television.

The Goode Family | 8:30pm on ABC
“Trouble in Store”
Helen is accused of stealing what she thought was a free sample of wheatgrass at One Earth, and the store bans her for life. The timing couldn’t be worse: She was planning a dinner party to help advance Gerald’s career.

Eureka | 9pm on Syfy
“It’s Not Easy Being Green”
Long-term rivals from Area 51 visit Eureka for a bowling tournament; Carter probes an escalating series of pranks.

Mental | 9pm on Fox
“Do Over”
Carl and Jake take on the case of a construction worker suffering from psychological and physiological symptoms after an accident at work; Rylan makes a decision that jeopardizes his relationship with Veronica.

The Soup | 10pm on E!
“The Week in Review”
A weekly recap of various pop culture and television show moments of the week. The show is hosted by Joel McHale, who provides sarcastic and biting commentary on the various clips.

On the late night couch…

• The Late Show with David Letterman: Regis Philbin, Ted Alexandro, Dave Matthews Band
• The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien: Adam Richman, Ben Harper & Relentless7
• The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson: Saffron Burrows
• Jimmy Kimmel Live: Anne Heche, Aubrey Plaza, Diane Birch
• Late Night with Jimmy Fallon: Adam Sandler, Jimmy Buffett
• Chelsea Lately: Kristin Cavallari, Josh Wolf, Jen Kirkman, Ross Matthews (R 7/23/09)
• Last Call with Carson Daly: Tom Lennon, Crystal Antlers (R 4/22/09)