Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Monday, January 18, 2010
January 18, 2010 by Kath Skerry
Tonight is the busiest night of TV for me, and not all of the Monday night shows have come back. DVR don’t fail me now.
Speaking of DVRs, it’s time to set a season pass on yours for LIFE UNEXPECTED, the new series premiering tonight on The CW. It’s my favorite new show of the mid-season, and I hope you all like this heartwarming and funny show as much as I did.
Tonight also brings us the second night of the two night 24 premiere. Philboy will be filing his thoughts on last night’s S8 premiere, so check back soon.
And don’t forget about Chuck. Really, don’t forget. The show needs the ratings!
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
“Jenkins”
Marshall tries to prove that his attractive female colleague (Amanda Peet) kissed him; Robin discovers that a drinking game has been made up about her.
Chuck | 8pm on NBC
“Chuck vs. Operation Awesome”
Chuck becomes Awesome’s handler and shows him how to be a real spy; Morgan has to deal with Jeff and Lester’s latest hijinks after getting promoted to assistant manager.
The Bachelor | 8pm on ABC
“Three Roses Short”
Jake takes one bachelorette to the San Gabriel Mountains to go bungee-jumping; eight of the women go to a comedy club; one woman pushes Jake too far; Jake plans a surprise for one bachelorette at a San Diego theme park; three women are sent home.
24 | 8pm on Fox
“Day 8: 6pm-8pm”
Jack becomes more involved in preventing the assassination of visiting President Omar Hassan; unexpected circumstances create complications for the crew at CTU; Jack and Renee Walker are reunited.
The Secret Life of the American Teenager | 8pm on ABC Family
“‘Loved & Lost”
Financial issues have Ricky and Adrian at odds. Meanwhile, Amy and Ben try to work out the problems in their relationship.
One Tree Hill | 8pm on The CW
“Weeks Go By Like Days”
Julian and Brook reconnect; Quinn and Clay try to figure out how to move forward; Alex tries to make peace with herself and the people she’s let down.
(the rest of tonight’s TV spotlight is after the jump)
Accidentally on Purpose | 8:30pm on CBS
“The Rock”
Billie gets surprising news regarding the paper while she’s collaborating with Sully on a story. Meanwhile, Zack and Davis decide to become partners in a sandwich business.
Life Unexpected | 9pm on The CW
“Pilot”
After 15 years in the foster care system; Lux decides to take control of her life and become an emancipated minor. [GMMR:For more of my thoughts on the show check out LIFE UNEXPECTED is an Unexpected Treat for TV Fans (you can also watch the first ten minutes there as well. Ducky & I shared our views on the first few episodes in the Winter TV Preview podcast.]
Heroes | 9pm on NBC
“Pass/Fail”
Hiro subconsciously deals with some of his past decisions as his brain tumor worsens; Claire receives an unexpected visit from Sylar; Samuel’s plan to impress Vanessa takes a frightening turn..
Two and a Half Men | 9pm on CBS
“Yay, no polyps”
Charlie undergoes a colonoscopy to avoid a trip to see Chelsea’s bigoted parents, but he finds them in his living room when he returns home.
Make It or Break It | 9pm on ABC Family
“California Girls”
Kaylie heads to California to attend an A-list party, and the rest of the girls tag along. While there, Payson consults a prominent back specialist. Elsewhere, Chloe tries Internet dating; and someone secretly houses a homeless Carter.
The Big Bang Theory | 9:30pm on CBS
“The Bozeman Reaction”
After their apartment is robbed, Leonard and Sheldon turn to their friends to create a state-of-the-art security system.
Castle | 10pm on ABC
“Sucker Punch”
While investigating an Irish mobster’s death, Beckett and Castle uncover a local turf war that may be connected to an infomercial guru and an international drug-smuggling operation; evidence causes the case to become personal for Beckett.
CSI: Miami | 10pm on CBS
“Die by the Sword”
A bizarre case involving a man who was chopped in half baffles the CSIs; Natalia’s injury puts her and Ryan in jeopardy.
On the late night couch…
- The Late Show with David Letterman: Kristen Bell, Randy Jackson, Charlotte Gainsbourg
- The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien: Martin Scorsese, Colin Firth, a performance from Cirque du Soleil’s “Kooza”
- The Jay Leno Show: Emily Blunt, Ringo Starr & Ben Harper
- The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson: Marion Cotillard, Steve Jones
- Late Night with Jimmy Fallon: Ashley Judd, Jimmie Johnson, the Cribs
- Jimmy Kimmel Live: Chevy Chase, Elisha Cuthbert, Melanie Fiona (R 1/12/10)
- Chelsea Lately: David Arquette, Michelle Collins, Randy Sklar, Jason Sklar
- Last Call with Carson Daly: Weezer (R 11/26/09)
- The Daily Show with Jon Stewart: David M. Walker
- The Colbert Report: Dr. Margaret Palmer, Emily Pilloton
- Lopez Tonight: Amber Valletta, Mark Valley, Christian Lander
Talk to me people…what will YOU be watching tonight? And HOW are you watching? What do you DVR and watch live.
- 8pm – 9pm: Watch CHUCK live, DVR HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER and LIFE UNEXPECTED.
- 9pm: Watch DVR’d HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER
- 9:30pm: Watch BIG BANG THEORY LIVE
- 10pm: Next week this hour will all be about trying to get caught up on HOUSE, LIFE UNEXPECTED…and GREEK and DAMAGES (Oy vey!)
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I think my head might explode with all the TV tonight! I’m in heaven!!
I think LUX is on at 9pm…at least it is on my DVR (8pm my time)
* 7pm: Watch CHUCK live, DVR HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER
* 8pm: DVR LUX & watch DVR’d HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER
* 8:30pm: Watch DVR’d LUX
* 9pm: watch CASTLE live (also not sure how I’m going to keep up once everything it back. Hulu is a lifesaver.)
I love being in the central time zone. I don’t know how you guys do it. I’m in bed at 10 hehe!
Oooh, I am SO excited for Chuck, especially after reading the synopsis because I love Awesome. I kind of thought that after last week, he’d be involved in a one-time spy deal with the gang, but now it seems like he’s going to become maybe a semi-regular part of the team? Is that accurate? If so, I’m so all about that. Obviously he’s a doctor and can’t spare the time that a Buy More tech can without causing major issues for himself, but the more he’s involved in Chuck’s other world, the happier I am.
Also, I completely forgot that Life Unexpected was starting tonight – I kind of figured that the pilot would be floating around to watch online by now and I haven’t seen it anywhere (trust me – I’ve looked). I’m glad now, because I get to watch it fresh tonight!
I’ll be watching Chuck and LUX live, DVR’ing HIMYM, BBT and Castle. Add Greek to that list when it comes back (btw – Kath, I heard minor rumblings around the internet that Greek may be in danger of being cancelled – have you heard anything about that??). Oh, and I’ll be DVR’ing the Tonight Show too – I’m not missing Conan’s last week for anything.
My DVR is happy to be busy! Although I am feeling a little overwhelmed!
I will be lucky if I get home by 8 (central, ya’ll) and I have 7 hours recording today plus the two hours of 24 that I am regretting not having watched last night.
So I am thinking it’s:
Regis and Kelly with one of my TV boyfriends Ian Somerhalder.
Good Morning Texas (local show) with Christina Kane
Those two first while I get some DVR buffer going for my other shows.
I’ll be watching Chuck and Castle tonight for sure. Then maybe last night’s 24.
Thank Bejus that all my TV is back this week or I would never get through the hell that is my life right now! All my TVBF’s are back this week and that makes me super happy!
Oh, and LUX is in there too. Sometime.
Basically, I’ll be spending all week catching up on Monday’s TV. It’s funny that Monday is such a pileup. Is that intentional? Thursday used to be the night for trotting out your heavy hitters (and I guess it still is, but Monday is just as bad, and is actually much worse for me, since I only watch the NBC comedies on Thursday).
I bought a Honda today in support of Chuck.