Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Monday, November 16, 2009

It’s already Monday? How did that happen?  Maybe it’s because I missed all my Sunday night shows that it doesn’t feel like Monday. (Pain meds knocked me out early last night!) Hopefully I’ll get to THE AMAZING RACE and BROTHERS & SISTERS today.

And it must be said…Happy NEW MOON premiere week! Am I the only one excited?  Be sure to keep an eye out on the daytime and late night talk shows as the Twilighters will be making the rounds.  Taylor Lautner is on with Leno tonight and Kristen Stewart is on with Conan. I’m so bummed that both Kristen and Taylor will be on with Jimmy Fallon later this week but Robert Pattinson can’t be “bothered”! Come on!

I’ve waited so long for the movie to finally hit the theaters, but now with my back issues I can’t go. How cruel?! Talk about incentive to get better.

But let’s check out what’s on tonight. Here are a few of the highlights.

What are YOU watching this Monday evening? Leave a comment here or tell me about it on Twitter (@gmmrTV)

How I Met Your Mother | 8pm on CBS
“The Playbook”
After breaking up with Robin, Barney pulls out all of his greatest tricks to get back into the dating scene.

House | 8pm on FOX
“Teamwork”
House reclaims his role as head of diagnostics in time to treat an adult film star admitted to the hospital for pulsating eye pain; Cuddy is reminded that Princeton Plainsboro is not conducive to healthy personal relationships.

Dancing with the Stars | 8pm on ABC
“Performance Show”
Celebrities are paired with professionals in a ballroom-dance competition, with one pair typically eliminated each week. The final four compete tonight.

Heroes | 8pm on NBC
“Brother’s Keeper”
Samuel discovers how powerful he can become; Tracy starts to lose control of her ability; Matt and Sylar’s battle continues.

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

One Tree Hill | 8pm on The CW
“You are a Runner and I am a Father”
Nathan and Clay reach a breaking point, causing a rift between Quinn and Haley; Brooke shares her concerns with Julian; Millicent’s drug problem gets worse. [GMMR: Seriously? Who comes up with the titles of these OTH episodes? Always so bizarre.]

Accidentally on Purpose | 8:30pm on CBS
“The Godfather”
Zack can’t hide his jealousy when Billie starts dating another guy, a co-worker of hers. [GMMR: Gilmore Girls fans get excited – David Sutcliffe is guesting tonight.]

Two and a Half Men | 9pm on CBS
“Gorp. Fnark. Schmegle ”
Chelsea’s gorgeous college roommate (Tricia Helfer) comes to live at the house temporarily after a bad breakup, testing Charlie’s restraint.

Gossip Girl | 9pm on The CW
“The Last Days of Disco Stick”
Blair tries to impress students at NYU with a private Lady Gaga concert; Serena turns to Nate for support during a difficult situation; Jenny agrees to do a favor for Chuck.[GMMR: Get a sneak peek of Lady Gaga on GOSSIP GIRL.]

Trauma | 9pm on NBC
“M’aidz”
A high-speed boat collision interrupts a wedding at sea; Nancy takes time to reconnect with her family; Marisa comes to the aid of those close to her.

Lie to Me | 9pm on Fox
“Black Friday”
The team helps uncover the secrets of a troubled teen’s past; Loker investigates the origin of a deadly stampede at an electronics store on the day after Thanksgiving.

The Big Bang Theory | 9:30pm on CBS
“The Adhesive Duck Efficiency”
After the guys, except for Sheldon, go camping, Penny is injured and left with only Sheldon to come to her rescue.

Castle | 10pm on ABC
“Love Me Dead”
Castle and Beckett are thrust into the world of ex-cons and escorts while investigating an assistant district attorney’s murder; Castle’s daughter shares a secret with Beckett.

CSI: Miami | 10pm on CBS |
“Point of Impact”
The CSIs investigate a horrible car crash to discover who or what caused it. The probe reveals the darkest secrets of the drivers involved. The NBA’s Pau Gasol guest stars.

Also playing…

• Rita Rocks| 10pm on Lifetime: Jay and Marilyn promise to be on their best behavior while Rita is away on a trip.

• The Prisoner | 8-10pm: Six becomes a spy for Two; 313 is fearful of her gift; 11-12’s secret is exposed; Six meets a familiar woman; The Village is struck by a natural disaster; 147 endures a family tragedy.

On the late night couch…

• The Late Show with David Letterman: Sharon Stone, Seth Meyers, Wyclef Jean with Cyndi Lauper
• The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien: Kristen Stewart, Judd Apatow, Carrie Underwood
• The Jay Leno Show: Taylor Lautner, Heather Locklear
• The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson: LL Cool J, Mindy Kaling, Ben Harper & Relentless7
• Late Night with Jimmy Fallon: Tim McGraw, Anna Torv, Josh Capon
• Jimmy Kimmel Live: Ted Danson, Khloe Kardashian, Lamar Odom, Chickenfoot (R 11/6/09)
• Chelsea Lately: Kathy Griffin, Josh Wolf, Ben Gleib, Natasha Leggero
• Last Call with Carson Daly: Thomas Jane, Anya Marina (R 10/6/09)
• The Daily Show with Jon Stewart: Jake Adelstein
• The Colbert Report: Paul Goldberger
• Lopez Tonight: Charlie Sheen, Demi Lovato, Slash

What does YOUR TV lineup look like tonight?

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