Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Post-election night hangover, anyone?

No? Just me?

Okay, well, that’s alright. You’ll be in better shape than I to take in tonight’s TV lineup…

Peep the episodes on tap…

The Middle | 8pm on ABC
“A Birthday Story”
Frankie and Mike are speechless when, on his ninth birthday, Brick demands to hear the true story about the day he was born, which has remained a mysterious Heck family secret. Meanwhile, Axl’s new manager at the movie theater turns out to be a conundrum – hot and dumb – which leaves a confused Axl wondering if her hotness trumps her incompetence.

Survivor: Nicaragua | 8pm on CBS
“Company Will Be Arriving Soon”
After the tribes merge and food disappears, two castaways share a secret about the food that threatens to land them in the hot seat at Tribal Council.

Undercovers | 8pm on NBC
“Assassin”
Steven, Samantha and Leo get orders from Shaw to take on a mission in Lima, Peru where an assassination plot has been orchestrated against president-elect Alberto Loya (guest star Alex Fernandez, “Commander in Chief”). When Samantha gets too emotionally invested, she puts the whole mission at stake and her own life in danger. Elsewhere, Lizzy caters a party for Samantha’s college friend (guest star Puja Mohindra, “Three Rivers”) and also discovers a connection with an unlikely source.

America’s Next Top Model | 8pm on The CW
“Margherita Missoni”
Tyra informs the final six girls they will be moving to Italy. Upon arrival in Venice, the girls pose in their first group photo shoot on a gondola before heading to Milan where they visit their first Italian Fashion House, Missoni. Fashion designer and model Margherita Missoni is this week’s guest judge. [GMMR: Any guesses on who’s getting the “ciao, bella” this evening?]

Better With You | 8:30pm on ABC
“Better With Road Joel”
Joel and Ben accompany Casey on a road trip to Vermont to help him move his stuff out of storage. Ben looks at the trip as an opportunity to bond with Casey; but Joel sees the road trip as his annual chance to go off — way off – of his salt-free diet. Meanwhile, the Putney women organize Mia’s baby shower, and Casey’s hard-to-please mother, the earthy but rather quirky Ariel, comes for a visit. Mia goes out of her way to be accepted by her future mother-in-law, but things get heated between Vicky and Ariel when both want their grandchild to call them “Nana”! [GMMR: Granny Fight!!]

Modern Family | 9pm on ABC
“Chirp”
Claire and Haley have a bit of quality girl time while they’re stuck at home sick, and Phil is preoccupied by the taunts of a chirping smoke detector. Gloria and Manny’s surprise visit at Jay’s work leads to headaches for Jay, and Cameron gets swept up by all the lights and cameras when he goes behind Mitchell’s back and takes Lily for a commercial.

Criminal Minds | 9pm on CBS
“Middle Man”
The BAU must catch a group of serial killers that is murdering exotic dancers and leaving their bodies in the cornfields of Indiana.

Hellcats | 9pm on The CW
“Back of a Car”
The Hellcats organize an 80s party to celebrate their anniversary party, complete with costumes and a musical number from Vanessa. Savannah decides she’s ready to spend the night with Dan and makes plans for a romantic evening, but things don’t work out as she had hoped. Meanwhile, Alice usurps a PR story that was supposed to focus on the Lancer football team and turns it into a story about the Hellcats, which upsets Jake. Marti has some concerns when she learns that Savannah wants to take her relationship with Dan to the next level.

Friday Night Lights | 9pm on DirecTV | Season Premiere
“On the Outside Looking In”
Eric realizes that the Lions’ performance in the first game of the season hasn’t satisfied everyone; Vince receives unexpected benefits from his status as a football player; and Luke’s aggression on the field has repercussions.

Cougar Town | 9:30pm on ABC
“Fooled Again”
It’s Jules 42nd birthday, and that can only mean one thing — gift contest! Every year, Jules holds a contest to determine who gives her the best gifts, which Ellie always wins. This year Laurie teams up with Grayson in an attempt to overthrow Ellie. As Jules contemplates what to do for her birthday, Andy suggests a night of dancing. Meanwhile, Travis introduces Bobby to a Netti Pot, but not without consequences.

Terriers | 10pm on FX
“Pimp Daddy”
As Gretchen’s wedding nears, Hank learns disconcerting information about her fiancé, Jason. Meanwhile, Britt tracks down the hooker who ripped off a teenage boy. [GMMR: Are you guys watching this show? It’s winning our Favorite New Fall Series Poll by a landslide!]

The Whole Truth | 10pm on ABC
“Perfect Witness”
The testimony of a special needs kid is Kathryn’s only hope at winning her case. Meanwhile Jimmy defends a guy from his old neighborhood.

The Defenders | 10pm on CBS
“Las Vegas v. Johnson”
Pete convinces Nick to represent the mistress of an iconic Las Vegas entertainer. Lisa’s latest client puts her in a moral dilemma.

Top Chef: Just Desserts | 10pm on Bravo
“Celebritea Party”
The Food and Wine Magazine organizes a tea party for celebrities and the remaining pastry chefs have to create fun and unique desserts.

Thoughts? What will YOU be watching tonight and DVR’ing for later in the week?

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