Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Sunday, November 8, 2009

Today is one of those Fall New England days that people write poems about. It’s so beautiful out, with the sun shining and the temperature just coming close enough to 60 that you can be outside without a jacket. I hope it’s nice out where you are too.

Enjoy the day, and then settle in for a full night of TV. Don’t forget that tonight is the (sniff sniff) season finale of MAD MEN. I’m sure people will be buzzing about this one tonight.  And if you’re a fan of THE FAMILY GUY then you’re in for a treat.  Tonight there are two new episodes as well as a special featuring Seth McFarlane.

The Amazing Race 15 | 8pm on CBS
“This is the Worst Thing I’ve Ever Done in My Life”
One team encounters a speed bump while racing through Stockholm; a team returns to the site of a roadblock.

Family Guy | 8pm on Fox
“Brian’s Got a Brand New Bag”
Brian falls in love with an older woman, and he takes flak from the rest of the Griffins for it. Meanwhile, Peter goes on a kicking kick (he kicks just about everyone he meets) after watching the movie “Road House.”

Family Guy | 9pm on Fox
“Hannah Banana”
Stewie gets to know Hannah Montana (voice of singer Candace Marie) when she arrives in Quahog for a concert, and discovers something surprising about her. And Chris finally meets the Evil Monkey, who has been bedeviling him, and finds that he’s not so evil after all. 

The Cleveland Show | 9:30pm on Fox
“Cleveland Jr. Cherry Bomb”
Cleveland Jr. takes a vow of chastity when Cleveland has “the talk” with Roberta; Rallo becomes a church greeter.

Desperate Housewives | 9pm on ABC
“Careful the Things You Say”
Susan believes that Katherine may be Julie’s assailant; Angie invites reluctant Bree and Orson to dinner; Gaby struggles to home school Juanita; Lynette has her own suspicions about who attacked Julie; Angie confronts Nick.

Three Rivers | 9pm on CBS
“Where We Lie”
Lisa witnesses a boy being crushed by a ride at the fair; David and Andy try to get a ventricular assist device for a patient.

More of tonight’s lineup after the break…

Dexter | 9pm on Showtime
“Slack Tide”
Dexter strikes a balance between family, work and his secret life; Debra expresses a renewed interest in her father’s past.

Curb Your Enthusiasm | 9pm on HBO
“Officer Krupke”
Larry is forced to embrace his feminine side; Cheryl competes for a “Seinfeld” role; a law officer has an unusual name.

Bored to Death | 9:30pm on HBO
“Take a Dive”
In the first-season finale, the Edition magazine team of Jonathan, George and Ray train for their pugilistic, triple-header showdown with Richard Antrem (Oliver Platt) and his GQ cohorts.

Brothers & Sisters | 10pm on ABC
“The Wig Party”
Kitty faces the visible ramifications of her cancer treatment; Nora makes a surprising friend with benefits; Scotty’s father delivers shocking news about his marriage.

Mad Men | 10pm on AMC
“Shut the Door. Have a Seat.”
In the third-season finale, Don has a pivotal meeting with Connie (Chelcie Ross); Betty is the beneficiary of some interesting advice; and Pete has a serious sit-down with some clients.

Californication | 10pm on Showtime
“So Here the Thing…”
Hank tries to set things right with Karen; Becca calls out Hank; Charlie fights to keep Sue’s favorite client.

Cold Case | 10pm on CBS
“Dead Heat”
The team investigates the death of an accomplished 45-year-old jockey who disappeared within hours of losing a race that he had planned to be his last before retiring.

Also playing…

• Extreme Makeover: Home Edition | 8pm on ABC: The team rebuilds the home of a family whose father is a wheelchair sports champion and mentor to disabled Iraq War veterans; Kellie Pickler is the celebrity volunteer.

• The Family Guy Presents: Seth & Alex’s Almost Live Comedy Show | 8:30pm on Fox: The variety show features animation, people performing memorable musical numbers from the show, comedy sketches, and celebrity guests

Talk to me. What are you watching? DVRing?