Tonight’s TV Spotlight…January 4, 2009

Welcome to 2010! I hope the year has treated you well so far. Our shows are surely but slowly coming back. There’s a slew of new shows and returning favorites just around the corner. Yesterday Ducky and I recorded our first podcast of the new year (well we actually recorded two since we are overachievers in 2010), but be sure to check them out soon as we highlight some of the shows that will be hitting your TV soon.

As for New Year’s resolutions, I’m not sure I’m going to make any concrete resolutions this year (other than to finally meet Neil Patrick Harris, of course). This year I’m just going to believe more in the power of positive thinking (translation: I WILL meet Neil Patrick Harris in 2010.) Did you make any resolutions that you want to share?

First I have to get through the day. Today is my first day back in the office after being out for about three months. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t a little nervous. Being up and about and back on my feet for a full day? Should be interesting. Plus there’s the whole fact that I’m completely out of the loop. Yikes! Wish me well, I’m a working girl again.

I’ll get through the day, and then I’ll come home and my TV will be waiting. But what to watch? Tonight marks the return of shows like HEROES, MAKE IT OR BREAK IT and THE SECRET LIFE OF THE AMERICAN TEENAGER. But if forced courtship is more your thing, you might want to check out the season premiere of THE BACHELOR: On The Wings of Love (I kid you not, that’s the title) or the 1-hour special presentation of (I can even write this with a straight face) CONVEYOR BELT OF LOVE.

That and much more tonight. What will YOU be watching? Share your lineup with other GMMR readers and give them YOUR suggestions as to what to watch tonight.

P.S. Just a reminder that starting today TNT will begin airing SUPERNATURAL from the very beginning. It will be on weekdays at 10am. If you’ve never seen SUPERNATURAL then now is your chance to catch up. Set that DVR, you will NOT be disappointed.

The Bachelor | 8pm on ABC | Season Premiere
“25 Bachelorettes”
Jake meets 25 bachelorettes; everyone competes in a football scrimmage; Jillian and Ed help Jake eliminate 10 women. [GMMR: Are you a fan of The Bachelor? Stay tuned to GMMR later today for a sneak peek at the new season.]

The Secret Life of the American Teenager | 8pm on ABC Family | Season Premiere
“You Don’t Know What You’ve Got…”
Most of the gang ditch classes and are pursued by the new school counselor; Amy and Anne take a mother/daughter vacation.

Heroes | 8pm on NBC
“Upon This Rock”; “Let it Bleed”
As Claire becomes immersed in the world of the carnival, she becomes increasingly suspicious of Samuel’s motives; Hiro goes on a mission to rescue one of his own; H.R.G. recruits Matt to help him take down Samuel.

Make It or Break It | 9pm on ABC Family | Season Premiere
“The Eleventh Hour”
Kaylie discovers that being national champion isn’t only about celebrating, and Payson has nothing to celebrate as she struggles to deal with her back injury (and the cortisone she took for it). Meanwhile, Damon plans a romantic evening with Emily; and Chloe enlists Summer’s aid in running things at the Rock.

Men of a Certain Age | 10pm on TNT
“Powerless”
The city shuts down the construction of Owen’s house; Owen and his family must stay with his parents; Joe worries about his daughter’s ex-boyfriend.

Also playing…

• Conveyor Belt of Love | 10:02pm | Special Presentation: Five women each choose a date from among 30 men presented to them on a conveyor belt; each man has 60 seconds to impress the ladies, who will each choose their favorite potential mate for a date. [GMMR: The tag line? ‘5 women, 30 men…One Conveyor Belt

• Chef Academy | 10pm on Bravo: The students learn how to catch fresh fish, then have a lesson about seafood dishes.

On the late night couch…

• The Late Show with David Letterman: Michael Cera, Jenna Elfman, David Gray
• The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien: Ethan Hawke, Patton Oswalt, Katharine McPhee
• The Jay Leno Show: Tim Allen, Adam Carolla
• The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson: Rosie Perez, Switchfoot
• Late Night with Jimmy Fallon: Fred Willard, Japandroids
• Jimmy Kimmel Live: Steven Seagal, Lea Michele, Eddie Pepitone (R 12/10/09)
• Chelsea Lately: Matt Lanter, Brad Wollack,Donnell Rawlings, Jen Kirkman
• Last Call with Carson Daly: OK Go (R 11/24/09)
• The Daily Show with Jon Stewart: Michael Pollan
• The Colbert Report: Erick Erickson
• Lopez Tonight: Larry David, Lisa Lampanelli, Jay Sean & Birdman (R 11/12/09)

Talk to me people…what will YOU be watching tonight? For the latest TV from GMMRTV, follow me on Twitter.