Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Monday, November 2, 2009

Welcome to November! Here’s to hoping better things are on the horizon in this new month.  We’ve at least got some new TV to watch tonight, so there’s that! Excited for new eps of HIMYM, GOSSIP GIRL, CASTLE and more.  Especially excited for tonight’s BIG BANG THEORY as Ducky and I were in the audience during the live taping!

But the big TV news tonight is the season finale of GREEK. Casey and Cappie are back together but will it be smooth sailing?

What will YOU be watching? Bring it!

How I Met Your Mother | 8pm on CBS
“Bagpipes”
Barney’s know-it-all attitude gets him in hot water with Robin; Marshall and Lily offer relationship advice.

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
“Once Upon a Time in Texas”
When Hiro travels three years into the past, he gets a second chance to save Charlie from Sylar; H.R.G.’s past with his Primatech partner is revealed.

One Tree Hill | 8pm on The CW
“I Just Died in Your Arms Tonight”
Julian struggles to fit in with Nathan and the guys during a weekend camping trip; Brooke and Haley bond during a girls night; Quinn tries to help Clay come to terms with a loss; the past catches up with Rachel and Dan.

Accidentally on Purpose | 8:30pm on CBS
“Fight Club”
Billie and Zack have their first big fight after Zack, hoping to surprise Billie, installs a low-flow toilet without consulting her first.

(more of Tonight’s TV Spotlight after the jump)

Two and a Half Men | 9pm on CBS
“Give Me Your Thumb”
Alan recommends breast-reduction surgery to Chelsea, which prompts Charlie to implement house-guest reduction, as in throwing Alan out.

Gossip Girl | 9pm on The CW
“The Grandfather: Part II”
Olivia tries to keep Dan from finding out what she said during her appearance on Jimmy Fallon’s talk show; Blair makes a new friend and takes her to a party at Chuck’s hotel in hopes of making Serena jealous.

Greek | 9pm on ABC Family
“Friend or Foe”
Rusty and Dale feud over a science project; Casey and Ashleigh plan a musical number to restore ZBZ’s reputation as the top house on campus.

Trauma | 9pm on NBC
“Home Court”
Nancy and Glenn find themselves on the other end of the trauma; Boone’s on-scene priorities are questioned; Rabbit has a surprising reaction while treating a patient.

The Big Bang Theory | 9:30pm on CBS
“The Cornhusker Vortex”
Sheldon teaches Leonard how to understand football; a kite-fighting incident threatens Howard and Raj’s friendship. [GMMR: Be sure to listen for Ducky’s laugh in the audience.]

Castle | 10pm on ABC
“Famous Last Words”
An up-and-coming rock star’s body is found in a scene that appears staged from her recent music video.

CSI: Miami | 10pm on CBS |
“Dude, Where’ My Groom”
The CSIs re-create a night of bachelor party debauchery to solve a murder and find a missing groom.

On the late night couch…

• The Late Show with David Letterman: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Guy Fieri, Carrie Underwood
• The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien: Ewan McGregor, Shaun White, Tegan & Sara
• The Jay Leno Show: Mariah Carey, a performance from Cirque du Soleil’s “Kooza”
• The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson: Billy Connolly, George Eads, Jack Ingram
• Late Night with Jimmy Fallon: Taylor Swift, Scott Wolf, Say Anything
• Jimmy Kimmel Live:  Jack Black, Chuck Liddell, Cobra Starship (R 10/13/09)
• Chelsea Lately: Susie Essman, Heather McDonald, Lavell Crawford, Dan Levy
• Last Call with Carson Daly: Jennifer Morrison, Zane Lamprey, Arctic Monkeys (R 10/1/09)
• The Daily Show with Jon Stewart: Sen. Bob Menendez
• The Colbert Report:Nicholas Thompson

Let’s see. I’ll be watching HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, HOUSE, and GOSSIP GIRL tonight. I’ve already seen this week’s THE BIG BANG THEORY so I can skip that one. I’ve seen GREEK but I’m going to watch it again. CASTLE remains on the DVR for weekend viewing. A lot of great shows tonight, but somewhat manageable…at least for me.

What does YOUR TV lineup look like tonight?

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