Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Tuesday, February 9, 2010

It wasn’t that long ago that Tuesday was almost a throw away night for me. Maybe I’d be watching one or two shows bu that’s about it. Suddenly it’s filled to the bring with good TV.

Obviously I’m excited for the latest episode of LOST (if you were looking for my thoughts on last week’s premiere, I hope you checked out our “Two Idiots Talk Lost” podcast.

I’m really excited about AMERICAN IDOL too.  Tonight the contestants finally make it to Hollywood, and Ellen joins the judges for the first time. Finally we get to see what she’s all about.

Following IDOL is the series premiere of PAST LIFE on Fox. Sorry kids but this one didn’t grab me enough to get a spot on my already crowded Tuesday night schedule. But check it out if it looks interesting to you. You never know, you might like it.

What YOU are most excited to watch tonight.

American Idol | 8pm on Fox
“Welcome to Hollywood”
The Hollywood round begins with nation-spanning golden-ticket winners arriving in California. They struggle through punishing rehearsals and nerve-jangling auditions in the hopes of winning a slot in the Top 24. Ellen DeGeneres joins the judges’ table.

The Biggest Loser | 8pm on NBC
“Olympic Training”
The contestants head to Colorado to train at an Olympic training facility, where they learn the game is going from teams to singles; Olympic skiers help train the contestants; a biathlon challenge; two more players are sent home.

NCIS | 8pm on CBS
“Jack Knife”
Fornell, Gibbs and the team try to bust an illegal trucking operation after a driver, who is also a Marine, is found dead.

Lost | 9pm on ABC
“What Kate Does”
Kate’s on the run while Jack must do something that could jeopardize the life of a friend. Aldo: Rob McElhenney. [GMMR: The second hour of last week’s season premiere will be airing at 8pm tonight if you want to play a little catch up.]

NCIS: Los Angeles | 9pm on CBS
“The Bank Job”
Kensi is shot while in a bank during a robbery by three armed criminals who hold hostages. [GMMR: Any NCIS:LA fans out there? There has to be…it’s a huge hit. I haven’t seen an ep since the premiere. Any good?]

Past Life | 9pm on Fox | Series Premiere
“Pilot”
Dr. McGinn and her partner, former NYPD detective Price Whatley, try to help a teenager suffering from regression episodes in which he remembers being kidnapped and killed in a past life. [GMMR: Check out PAST LIFE on Fox – First Look. Does this look like a shot you might be checking out?]

The Good Wife | 10pm on CBS
“Hi”
Alicia defends a man accused of murdering a babysitter. Meanwhile, she and her family await the outcome of Peter’s appeal, which could result in his release from prison.

White Collar | 10pm on USA
“Home Invasion”
An elusive thief is stealing pieces of a valuable collection; Peter and Neal must find the thief before an international conflict erupts. [GMMR: Sorry about skipping out on last week’s episode. With the 2-hour premiere of LOST, I didn’t get around to watching WHITE COLLAR until this weekend.  We back on for talking about it tomorrow my WC friends?]

The Forgotten | 10pm on ABC
“My John”
A man falls to his death from a skyscraper, and the team delves into the world of parkour, also known as free-running, in their bid to identify him. The case takes an unexpected turn when two different people claim the John Doe as a relative. [GMMR: I tell ya, the ‘I’ve forgotten about ‘The Forgotten’ joke just doesn’t get old.]

On the late night couch…

• The Late Show with David Letterman: Jennifer Garner, “Sports Illustrated” cover model Brooklyn Decker, Sade, a Top Ten List presented by the cast of CBS’s “Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains”
• The Jay Leno Show: Ashton Kutcher, Bob Costas
• The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson: Carrie Fisher, Donald Glover
• Late Night with Jimmy Fallon: Bill Paxton, James Van Der Beek, Jeff Musial, Regina Spektor
• Jimmy Kimmel Live: Maggie Gyllenhaal, Dave Salmoni and animals, Ryan Bingham
• Chelsea Lately: Amanda Seyfried, John Caparulo, Natasha Leggero, Chris Franjola
• Last Call with Carson Daly: Adam Scott, Leticia Bufoni, the XX (R 12/10/09)
• The Daily Show with Jon Stewart: Newt Gingrich
• The Colbert Report: George Stephanopoulos
• Lopez Tonight: Topher Grace, Jewel

What will YOU be watching? Leave a comment or send me an update on Twitter.

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