Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Welcome to Tuesday, GMMRers. So far The CW has owned the fall premieres, but NBC throws their hat in the ring tonight in a big way with the second season opener of PARENTHOOD. Not to say The CW is slacking. In fact, they are back tonight with LIFE UNEXPECTED and ONE TREE HILL, two fan favorite shows that will have everyone talking tomorrow.

So with these returning series bowing and our summer faves wrapping up, there is plenty of TV to check out this evening. Decisions, decisions.

But enough of my jibber jabber. Let’s get to some of the highlights of tonight’s TV lineup…

One Tree Hill | 8pm on The CW | Season Premiere
“Asleep at Heaven’s Gate”
In the eighth-season opener, Clay and Quinn face life-threatening injuries after being shot by Katie. Meanwhile, Nathan prepares for training camp in the wake of Haley’s pregnancy news; and Brooke and Julian return from Utah newly engaged. [GMMR: ONE TREE HILL: Creator Mark Schwahn Spills on Haley’s Pregnancy, Brooke’s Wedding and What He’ll Do Differently in Season 8]

Life Unexpected | 9pm on The CW | Season Premiere
“Ocean Uncharted”
Ryan and Cate return from their honeymoon and discover major changes at the radio station; Baze hooks up with a new bartender; Lux befriends Eric, a newcomer to Portland.

Warehouse 13 | 9pm on Syfy
“Buried”
A mysterious illness imperils Mrs. Frederic, and Pete, Myka and H.G. go to Egypt’s Warehouse 2 in a bid to save her. Meanwhile, Claudia faces the truth about her future at Warehouse 13.

Covert Affairs | 9pm on USA | Seasons Finale
“I Can’t Quit You, Baby”; “When the Levee Breaks”
Annie needs to be recruited by smugglers; Arthur and Joan must bring Henry Wilcox back into the fold. And then in the season premiere, Annie and Ben work together on a mission to rescue an asset in Sri Lanka.

Sons of Anarchy | 10pm on FOX
“Oiled”
To get intel on Abel’s whereabouts, Jax and the club help a bounty hunter track down a skip; Gemma deals with her family issues.

Parenthood | 10pm on NBC | Season Premiere
“I Hear You, I See You”
Adam is overwhelmed with increasing demands from his boss (William Baldwin) and family needs; Sarah searches for a career path; Crosby gets ready for a visit from Jabbar and Jasmine; Haddie learns to drive.

Check out a sneak peek at S2 of PARENTHOOD with a special introduction by Erika Christensen just for GMMR readers.

Also playing…

• Wipeout | 8pm on ABC: A pirate-themed competition includes squid chum raining down on the contestants. Then, everyday heroes, including police officers, firefighters, and military personnel, face an obstacle course with a patriotic theme.

• Melissa & Joey | 8pm on ABC Family: Mel becomes suspicious of Joe and fears that he’s a spy trying to catch her unlawful brother-in-law, so she installs a nanny cam to keep a closer eye on him. Meanwhile, Mel worries that Ryder has fallen victim to a school bully.

• Fashion’s Night Out | 10pm on CBS: Preparations begin for the second-annual event that celebrates fashion worldwide and supports local economies; Neil Patrick Harris hosts. [GMMR: Neil, I’m glad your hosting a charity gig, but you need to just say NO. P.S. I love you.]

• The Rachel Zoe Project | 10pm on Bravo: Rodger is frustrated by Rachel’s disrespect; Rachel takes on a new client.

With all those choices, what will YOU be watching?