Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Tuesday, February 23, 2010

There might only be a handful of shows with new episodes tonight, but given what shows they are, it’s all good by me!

Of course I’m excited about LOST. I’m going to take notes this week, because I don’t want to ‘Fiona Faraday’ up this time. (If you’re a LOST fan and you haven’t listened to last week’s ‘Two Idiots Talk Lost’ podcast, then be sure to tune in. We really had so much this week.)

I’m over the moon about the first real night of competition on IDOL. Ellen’s first night LIVE judging. This is going to be so much fun! We always have a great discussion on performance and results night, so I hope you’ll join in and let me know what you think.

The highlights from tonight’s lineup. Anything you’re excited to see?

What YOU are most excited to watch tonight?

XXI Winter Olympics | 8pm on NBC
“Figure Skating, Freestyle Skiing, Skiing”
From Vancouver, B.C. Figure skating: ladies short program; skiing: men’s giant slalom Gold Medal final; freestyle skiing: women’s ski cross Gold Medal final; nordic combined: team Gold Medal final, 4x5km relay.

American Idol | 8pm on Fox
“Top 12 Girls – Performance Night”
The semifinal round kicks off with the Top 12 female singers delivering performances. Viewer voting begins. [GMMR: Need a reminder as to which girls made the cut? Check out our AMERICAN IDOL Top 24 list here.]

Lost | 9pm on ABC
“Lighthouse”
Hurley tries to persuade Jack to go with him on an unspecified mission. Meanwhile, Jin has an encounter with an old friend. [GMMR: Please let it me Sun!!]

White Collar | 10pm on USA
“Bottlenecked”
Neal’s old rival issues a challenge to re-create a rare bottle of wine owned by Ben Franklin. But when the competition gets out of hand, Peter steps in to help Neal contain his foe. [GMMR: I’ve become a little  ‘bottlenecked’ myself on WHITE COLLAR. I think I’m on episode behind. Need to get caught up so we can discuss. Also, Matt Bomer will be on THE BONNIE HUNT SHOW today. Check your local listings.]

The Forgotten | 10pm on ABC
“Train Jane”
The network explores a secret society of roving nightclubs while trying to identify a woman whose body was found in the wreckage of a derailed train.

On the late night couch…

• The Late Show with David Letterman: Jamie Foxx, Amanda Seyfried, Robin Thicke (R 2/4/10)
• The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson: Stephen Fry
• Jimmy Kimmel Live: David Spade, “Trailer Park Boys” Rob Wells, Mike Smith & John Paul Tremblay, Miss Willie Brown
• Chelsea Lately: Danica Patrick, Jo Koy, Josh Wolf, Whitney Cummings
• The Daily Show with Jon Stewart: Jeff Garlin
• The Colbert Report: Lindsey Vonn
• Lopez Tonight: Ray Romano, Lake Bell, Mariah Carey (R 12/17/09)

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

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