Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Someone star the slow clap…tonight marks the return of Lorelai Gilmore to television! AMEN! Lauren Graham debuts in the all new PARENTHOOD, which is a sweet and funny and well worth checking out tonight. It’s just nice to have Graham back on TV where she belongs.

Besides the premiere of PARENTHOOD we’ve also got AMERICAN IDOL, THE GOOD WIFE, LOST, WHITE COLLAR and the TNT premiere of the fantastic SOUTHLAND. Yikes!

What YOU are most excited to watch tonight?

American Idol | 8pm on Fox
“Top 10 Girls – Performance Night”
The semifinal round kicks off with the Top 10 female singers delivering performances. Viewer voting begins. [GMMR: Here’s to hoping the girls have overcome their nerves and they don’t suck as much this week.]

The Biggest Loser | 8pm on NBC
“Up on the Roof”
The temptation winner divides the contestants into two teams and grants immunity to one player; the contestants participate in a challenge on the roof of a very tall building.

NCIS | 8pm on CBS
“Mother’s Day”
Gibbs is drawn into his past when his former mother-in-law, played by Gena Rowlands, witnesses the murder of a Navy captain.

NCIS: Los Angeles | 9pm on CBS
“Chinatown”
The team suspects that the death of a naval officer ruled as a suicide could be a murder, and that the crime implies a threat to national security.

Lost | 9pm on ABC
“Sundown”
Sayid must make a difficult decision, while Claire has a warning for the temple inhabitants. Nadia: Andrea Gabriel. Keamy: Kevin Durand. Omar: Anthony Azizi. [GMMR: We’re going to try our best to record a new ‘Two Idiots Talk LOST’ this week. Fingers crossed that we can make it happen.]

Parenthood | 10pm on NBC | Series Premiere
“Pilot”
Sarah Braverman (Lauren Graham) uproots her kids to move back in with her parents (Craig T. Nelson, Bonnie Bedelia) in the opener of this comedy-drama about the challenges of raising kids. Sarah’s three siblings are also facing their own set of problems, including career, medical and relationship woes.

The Good Wife | 10pm on CBS
“Bang”
Peter works on a comeback strategy with his political team while adjusting to life at home; Diane and Alicia try to get a woman to testify against her husband.

White Collar | 10pm on USA
“Front Man”
The daughter of Neal’s friend is a kidnap victim; an old enemy leads Neal into a trap. [GMMR: My DVR is packed with eps of WHITE COLLAR that I haven’t seen yet. Oh no!]

Southland | 10pm on TNT | Season Premiere
“Phase Three”
The possible abduction of an elderly man by a known drug addict; a freeway shooting; Chickie’s new partner shoots a 13-year-old boy. [GMMR: After being canceled by NBC, the fantastic cop drama SOUTHLAND returns to a new network, TNT, with all new episodes! Definitely worth checking out. A great show!]

On the late night couch…

• The Late Show with David Letterman: Mitt Romney, Mia Wasikowska, a Top Ten List presented by Evan Lysacek
• The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Sarah Palin, Shaun White, Adam Lambert
• Jimmy Kimmel Live: Anne Hathaway, Jesse Williams, Tom Colicchio, Jonny Lang
• The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson: Steven Wright, Mitch Albom
• Late Night with Jimmy Fallon: Wesley Snipes, Emilie de Ravin, Ludacris
• Chelsea Lately: Kendra & Hank Baskett, Jo Koy, Michael Yo, Sarah Colonna
• Last Call with Carson Daly: Giovanni Ribisi, Phoenix
• The Daily Show with Jon Stewart: Robert Pattinson
• The Colbert Report: David Brooks
• Lopez Tonight: Tracey Ullman, Bret Michaels

Talk to me people…what will YOU be watching tonight? And HOW are you watching? What do you DVR and watch live?

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