Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Thursday, March 31, 2011

While not one of the busiest nights of Thursday TV in recent memory, there’s still a lot to choose from. Not only will two people be kicked off AMERICAN IDOL tonight, but GREY’S ANATOMY is airing their big musical episode. If that’s too much drama for you, CBS is bringing the funny with THE BIG BANG THEORY and RULES OF ENGAGEMENT. Check out some other selections, too, by reading on…

American Idol | 8pm on Fox
“2 of 11 Voted Off”
It’s that time of the week where another finalist will be eliminated from the competition. Tune in to see who faces the chopping block and is sent home after America’s vote is revealed live.

The Big Bang Theory | 8pm on CBS
“The Zarnecki Incursion”
When Sheldon has his online gaming account hacked and his character stolen from, the guys team up to discover out who did it.

Rules of Engagement | 8:30 pm on CBS
“The Set Up”
When Russell discovers Timmy has a sister, he aims to impress. Meanwhile, Jeff and Audrey set their neighbor Liz up on a date.

Perfect Couples | 8:30pm on NBC
“Perfect Exes”
After finding out that Amy (Mary Elizabeth Ellis) has invited all of her ex-boyfriends to their wedding, Vance (David Walton) bonds with them but worries that he will become one of them. Rex (Hayes MacArthur) finds out that Leigh (Olivia Munn) keeps a file of her ex-boyfriends and is anxious to see it. Dave (Kyle Bornheimer) and Julia (Christine Woods) tie up some loose ends as they help prepare for Vance and Amy’s wedding. Nicolette Robinson also stars.

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Grey’s Anatomy | 9pm on ABC
“Song Beneath the Song”
As a momentous event hits Seattle Grace-Mercy West, Callie (who’s about to undergo something big herself) imagines the hospital in a new way. Songs performed by the cast include “Chasing Cars,” “How to Save a Life” and “The Story.”

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | 9pm on CBS
“Hitting for the Cycle”
A string of deaths, including a gamer found dead on his couch and a newly divorced man at the bottom of a pool, instigate a bet among the CSIs as to whether they’ve “hit for the cycle” – a homicide, a suicide, an accidental and a natural death all in one night.

The Mentalist | 10pm on CBS
“The Red Mile”
Patrick Jane and the CBI team must track down the killer of a man who believed he experienced an alien abduction – even after the victim’s body is stolen from the coroner’s van. Meanwhile, Van Pelt takes a break from the case to shop for wedding dresses.

Private Practice | 10pm on ABC
“The Hardest Part”
When Pete’s brother, Adam (Kyle Secor), brings their sick mother (Louise Fletcher) for a consult, Pete discovers her illness may be his brother’s fault. Meanwhile, in the wake of her book’s success, Violets walks in on Sheldon just as he’s about to take her archenemy on a date, and Cooper treats a young musical prodigy whose brain tumor could prevent him from ever playing the piano again.

Archer | 10pm on FX
“El Secuestro”
Pam is abducted by kidnappers who mistake her for Cheryl. It seems that Cheryl wasn’t completely forthcoming about her background when she applied for her job at ISIS.

Also Playing…

– Wipeout | “Spring Wipeout: John Henson, Zombie Hunter” | 8pm on ABC

– Jersey Shore | “Reunion Special” | 10pm on MTV

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