Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Monday, October 26, 2009

It’s Monday!  And of course that means it’s a BIG night for TV. It’s a bit of a mixed bag as some of our Monday night faves are in re-runs, but remember, if you haven’t seen it, it’s new to YOU!

And a special programming note for all you SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE fans, tonight the Top 20 will be showcased in a special Monday episode.  No voting tonight, just a night to get to know the dancers and let them show off their amazing talent.

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Here’s a look at what’s on.  Drop me a line in the comments and let me know what YOU will be watching.

So You Think You Can Dance | 8pm on Fox
“Meet the Top 20”
The top 20 contestants each get a chance to perform without fear of elimination. [GMMR: One dancer has already left the competition due to illness. So sad.]

Dancing with the Stars | 8pm on ABC
Celebrities are paired with professionals in a ballroom-dance competition, with one pair typically eliminated each week. Competitors include Donny Osmond, Melissa Joan Hart, Michael Irvin, Chuck Liddell and more.

Heroes | 8pm on NBC
“Strange Attractors”
Sylar continues to torment Matt; H.R.G. asks Tracy for a favor; Gretchen and Claire are hazed by their new sorority sisters.

(the rest of tonight’s TV spotlight is after the jump)

One Tree Hill | 8pm on The CW
“I and Love and You”
Haley and Nathan are left powerless when Dan brings Renee onto his TV show; Quinn wonders what went wrong with David; Brooke shares her true desires with Julian.

Gossip Girl | 9pm on The CW
“How to Succeed in Bassness”
Chuck asks Serena to spread the word about his new hotel; Blair tries secretly to help Chuck; Dan watches one of Olivia’s sex scenes; Jenny must choose between her role as Queen Bee and her friendship with Eric. [GMMR: I know many of you are already over GG, but just these episode titles alone keep me tuning in.]

Greek | 9pm on ABC Family
“The Wish Pretzel”
Casey and Rebecca plan a dinner for the students remaining on campus during Thanksgiving break; Rusty works on his engineering project. [GMMR: Thanksgiving? Well, yup, when a series has these weird scheduling bouts we get holidays way early. But this is a fantastic episode that can NOT be missed.]

Trauma | 9pm on NBC
“Masquerade”
A Halloween party turns into chaos; Glenn and Nancy’s shift takes a bizarre turn; a secret is exposed that could change a partnership.

Lie to Me | 9pm on Fox
“Grievous Bodily Harm”
A person from Lightman’s past pulls him into a dangerous criminal conspiracy; the group investigates when a high-school student makes murderous threats.

Castle | 10pm on ABC
“Vampire Weekend”
Castle and Beckett go to a graveyard after the body of a young man sporting vampire fangs is discovered with a wooden stake through his heart.n.

Also playing…

• Lincoln Heights | 8pm on ABC Family: Tay attends a singing contest hosted by R & B star Trey Songz; Jenn is stricken with a strange illness; Cassie learns that Charles has not made any real plans for the future.

On the late night couch…

• The Late Show with David Letterman: Charles Barkley, Cheryl Hines, Harper Simon
• The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien:  Kathy Griffin, Capt. Chesley Sullenberger, Wolfmother
• The Jay Leno Show: Dr. Phil McGraw
• The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson: Sherri Shepherd, Alex Dryden
• Late Night with Jimmy Fallon: Kristen Wiig, David Wells, Christopher Cross
• Jimmy Kimmel Live: Edward Norton, Paul Shaffer, “Dancing with the Stars” castoff Natalie Coughlin, the Sounds (R 10/20/09)
• Chelsea Lately: Brooke White, Guy Branum, Michelle Collins, Bryan Callen
• Last Call with Carson Daly: Chris Pratt, Naked Girls Reading, the Like (R 9/30/09)
• The Daily Show with Jon Stewart: Susie Essman
• The Colbert Report:  Cornel West

What does YOUR TV lineup look like tonight?