Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Monday, April 11, 2011

It may be Monday, but don’t be sad!  There are a lot of options on TV tonight including CHUCK, HIMYM, CASTLE, the season finale of BEING HUMAN, the highly-anticipated 150th episode of HOUSE and much, much more!

Read on to see the lineup…

Chuck | 8pm on NBC
“Chuck vs. The Family Volkoff”
A bad day gets worse when Sarah throws Chuck a surprising relationship curveball as the CIA orders Vivian Volkoff assassinated. In order to prove Vivian’s innocence, Chuck must put his trust in a dangerous ally her father Alexei Volkoff. Meanwhile, Ellie suspects that her mother is interfering with the search into her father’s past.

House | 8pm on Fox
“The Dig”
Thirteen has been in prison for the past six months, but the real mystery for House is what she did to get there. When she exits the prison, Thirteen is surprised to find him waiting for her, and unaware of his plans for the two of them for the next few days. As House probes Thirteen for more information, intent on solving the puzzle of her disappearance and mysterious incarceration, they travel to an annual spud-gun competition. The two join forces to compete against House’s much younger, overconfident rival, and along the journey uncover secrets and truths about each other. Meanwhile, at the hospital, the team treats a science teacher suffering from severe respiratory illness, and when the team inspects the patient’s house for clues, they learn he’s a hoarder. But upon a second visit to the house, they uncover something shocking among the many piles. Also, Taub tries to get back into the dating scene. [Have you read Erik’s teases for “The Dig”?]

How I Met Your Mother | 8pm on CBS
“The Exploding Meatball Sub”
Lily and Barney react badly when Marshall finally quits his job at Goliath National Bank to take a volunteer position at an environmental organization. Meanwhile, Ted and Zoey’s opposing positions on the future of the Arcadia come between them.

Dancing with The Stars | 8pm on ABC
“1204”
The nine remaining celebrities take to the ballroom floor for a fourth week in their quest to win the mirrorball trophy.

Secret Life of the American Teenager| 8pm on ABC Family |
“Guess Who’s Not Coming to Dinner”
Ricky convinces his birth mom, Nora, to move in with his foster parents, who lay out some ground rules for their home. Amy helps convince Ricky that he should introduce their son, John, to Nora, but when he finds out a shocking revelation about his mother, he might change his mind. Ashley struggles with home schooling, and George is trying to figure out how to be a good father to his teenage girls. Ben and Adrian realize their true love for each other, and their parents discuss the possibility of their children getting married. Ben plans a romantic evening and asks Adrian a very important question.

Mad Love | 8:30pm on CBS
“Paw and Order”
While Larry intrudes on Connie’s dates with Officer Barrett in an attempt to get out of a traffic ticket, Kate fears for her job when she accidentally loses her boss’s dog.

So much more. Keep reading…

The Chicago Code | 9pm on Fox
“Wild Onions”
The record-breaking summer heat and the likelihood of blackouts send the Chicago Police Department into the streets in full force to temper the city’s escalating violence. Alongside her new driver, Superintendent Teresa Colvin finds herself back in the field while Detectives Wysocki and Evers take over an emotional case in which a son witnessed his father’s fatal shooting. Meanwhile, Alderman Gibbons enlists Liam to help keep his constituents cool.

Mike and Molly | 9pm on CBS | Special Time
“Opening Day”
Mike breaks tradition when his and Carl’s annual pilgrimage to the Chicago Cubs’ opening day is interrupted when Molly comes along.

Law and Order: Los Angeles | 9pm on NBC | 2 Hour Spring Premiere – Special Time
“Zuma Canyon”
When a normal quinceanera erupts in violence, leaving multiple people dead, the detectives work quickly to follow a lead. During their search for answers, they find a young boy protecting acres of marijuana and discover he is the only witness that can help the case. As the detectives begin to close in on a suspect, Winters receives a surprise visit at home. Meanwhile, DDA Morales must risk upsetting the Mexican government by prosecuting the guilty, which results in a shocking decision.

“Silver Lake”
Don Alvin’s (guest star Tim DeKay, WHITE COLLAR) quiet life is destroyed when an intruder ambushes he and his family in their home, killing his wife and son. After searching for clues, the detectives discover similar cases that lead them to one powerful common thread. Meanwhile, DDA’s Dekker and Rubirosa have to tread carefully in order to get a guilty verdict after Morales’ puts their case in jeopardy.

Make It Or Break It | 9pm on ABC Family
“The Buddy System”
When Coach Darby decides the best way to build mutual respect is for the girls to learn each other’s routines, everyone is convinced it’s a waste of time. Paired with Lauren, her polar opposite in every way, Payson has trouble mirroring the sexy and sassy aspects to Lauren’s beam routine. Not about to let Lauren get the best of her, Payson turns to an unlikely source for help and learns a few things about herself along the way. Elsewhere at the Rock, Emily struggles with her gymnastics ambitions and her desire to be a normal teenager. Meanwhile, Kaylie still refuses to admit that she has an eating disorder and is determined to get back to the Rock by all means necessary. Will her plan succeed, or will a shocking turn of events change everything?

Being Human | 9pm on Syfy | Season Finale
“A Funny Thing Happened on the Way To Me Killing You”
Josh and Sally tend to Aidan after Bishop’s attack; Nora learns the truth about Josh; Aidan’s first meeting with Josh is detailed in the Season 1 finale.

Castle | 10pm on ABC
“The Dead Pool”
When a champion swimmer and Olympic hopeful is found dead in a training pool, Castle & Beckett dive in to investigate his murder, and uncover myriad secrets that might have led to his death. Also in the episode, crime fiction authors Michael Connelly and Dennis Lehane guest star, offering Castle their insights into the case over a game of poker.

Hawaii Five-O | 10pm on CBS
“Ma Ke Kahakai”
While hiking in a remote area of the jungle to see the famed petroglyphs, McGarrett and Danny instead find a homicide victim. Meanwhile, their aunt’s failing health leads Kono and Chin Ho to visit home, where Kono finally learns the truth about the scandal that ended her cousin’s career with the Honolulu Police Department.

Nurse Jackie | 10pm on Showtime
“Play Me”
Jackie discovers Kevin’s younger sister sleeping off a hangover in the girls’ bedroom and suspects he has brought her to the house to monitor Jackie after the unsuccessful intervention. Meanwhile, Lenny’s romantic picnic lunch with Zoey hits a snag; and a Jewish Orthodox husband is at odds with his critically ill wife’s parents over her treatment.

Bethenny Ever After | 10pm on Bravo
“The Mile High Club”
Bethenny anticipates her debut on SKATING WITH THE STARS, yet she feels like she’s on thin ice. Her schedule is hectic, Thanksgiving is approaching and she’ll be away from baby Bryn for the first time when she visits the Skinny Girl bottling plant.

United States of Tara | 10:30pm on Showtime
“The Full F*** You Finger”
Between college and planning Charmaine’s baby shower, Tara reaches a breaking point and transitions, which sets off a battle royal among her alters for control. Meanwhile, a natural disaster puts a crimp in Kate’s plan to go to Japan, but an encounter with an attractive flight attendant has her flying high and contemplating employment opportunities in the States; and Max visits his compulsive-hoarder mother to get her to sign off on the sale of his business.

Also playing…

• RuPaul’s Drag Race | 9pm on LOGO: “Make Dat Money”

• All About Aubrey | 10pm on Oxygen: “Show Stoppin’ Solo”

• Stargate Universe | 10pm on SyFy: “The Hunt”

• The Hard Times of RJ Berger | 10pm on MTV: “Ugly Jenny”

• Searching For… | 10pm on OWN: “Aimee and Reina”

• Kate Plus 8 | 10pm on TLC: “Australia Zoo Visit”

• The NewNowNext Awards | 10pm on LOGO

All of those choices are enough to make you dizzy! When your head stops spinning, leave a comment and let us know what you’ll be watching or perhaps DVRing for later in the week!