Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Eat a healthy lunch. Take a 2 p.m. siesta if you can. There’s a lot of TV to watch tonight and I don’t want any of you falling asleep too early.

Here are a few highlights from this evening’s TV lineup…

The Middle | 8pm on ABC
“Homecoming”
Mike and Frankie must decide whether to attend Axl’s football game or Sue’s first cross-country meet; after raking the yard, Brick wants to set the leaves free in the forest.

Survivor: Nicaragua | 8pm on CBS
“Glitter in the Eyes”
A battle erupts over a clue to the hidden immunity idol; a fearless competitor makes a bold move to earn an upper hand.

Undercovers | 8pm on NBC 
“Instructions”
Steven and Samantha must rescue a scientist who is kidnapped by the security detail that was hired to protect her. [GMMR: Did you watch the premiere last week? I’d love to hear from those who have added UNDERCOVERS to their Wednesday night schedule.]

America’s Next Top Model | 8pm on The CW
“Matthew Rolston”
The contestants pose while riding a roller coaster; Matthew Rolston photographs the models underwater and serves as a guest judge.

Hell’s Kitchen | 8pm on Fox
“Breakfast”
The contestants must prepare a fast and delicious breakfast for 50 EMTs and learn how to prepare a ravioli dish from scratch; a contestant infuriates chef Ramsay.

Better With You | 8:30pm on ABC
“Better With Firehouse”
When they go house hunting, Casey’s unusual taste in homes concerns Mia; Vicky finds that recently retired Joel is getting on her nerves because he doesn’t know what to do with his newfound free time.[GMMR: I watched the series premiere for the second time last week, but I still can’t stand Casey. He ruins the show for me. Too bad because I really like Joanna Garcia.]

Modern Family | 9pm on ABC
“The Kiss”
Gloria decides to honor her late grandmother by cooking more traditional Colombian meals; Claire finds out Alex is interested in a boy; Mitchell’s aversion to public displays of affection causes an argument.. [GMMR: Cam and Mitchell kiss.  Here’s to hoping everyone can shut up about it now. Seriously, an utterly positive representation of a loving gay relationship on TV and people have been bitching that the two guys haven’t made out on screen yet.  Guess what…Jay and Gloria haven’t either.]

Law & Order: SVU | 9pm on NBC
“Behave”
Benson and Stabler help a repeat rape victim (Jennifer Love Hewitt) stand up to her attacker; the investigation leads Benson to Los Angeles, where she meets a detective (Skeet Ulrich) with information that could help the victim get justice.

Hellcats | 9pm on The CW
“Nobody Loves Me But My Mother”
Lewis asks Marti out on a date; Alice makes an agreement; Savannah asks Dan to dinner at her mother’s house.

Criminal Minds | 9pm on CBS
“J.J.”
In the second episode of the season, J.J. tries to reunite a family with their missing daughter while the BAU team suffers a tragic loss.

Cougar Town | 9:30pm on ABC
“Let Yourself Go”
Jules has difficulty coping when Travis gets ready to leave for college; Andy forms an elaborate plan to deceive Ellie.

Terriers | 10pm on FX
“Fustercluck”
Hank and Britt return to the Lindus case—courtesy of the imprisoned Lindus (Christopher Cousins) himself: He hires them to break into one of his offices and steal $250,000 from the safe. Meanwhile, Hank discovers that he has a houseguest: his sister Steph.

The Whole Truth | 10pm on ABC |
“Thicker Than Water”
When the body of a wheelchair-user is found in New York Harbor, the man’s daughter is charged with his murder.

Law & Order: Los Angeles | 10pm on NBC
“Hollywood”
Dets. Rex Winters (Skeet Ulrich) and Tomas “TJ” Jaruszalski (Corey Stoll) investigate robberies committed at the homes of young Hollywood stars, ending in a shocking crime executed at the residence of a young starlet and her stage mom in the debut of this procedural crime-drama series set in L.A.

The Defenders | 10pm on CBS |
“Las Vegas vs. Reid”
Nick works the system to free a single mother accused of running down a jogger; Pete helps a man who is down on his luck.

Top Chef: Just Desserts | 10pm on Bravo
“Glee Club”
The contestants try to make the grade by competing in a bake sale to raise funds for a high-school pep squad and glee club. Pastry chef Sylvia Weinstock guest judges.

Speak to me. What will YOU be watching? What’s going on the DVR to watch tonight…or later in the week?