Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Wednesday, April 20, 2011

There’s an awful lot to choose from tonight, including an all-new ABC comedy block (and the time-slot return of COUGAR TOWN!), plus the AMERICAN IDOL performance show and TOP CHEF: MASTERS.

What else? Keep reading!

The Middle | 8pm on ABC
“Royal Wedding”
Obsessed with the upcoming Royal Wedding, Frankie shocks her family when she treats the event like the Super Bowl and begins purchasing commemorative chotchkies – as well as an expensive HDTV – to enjoy the festivities. Meanwhile, Brick tries to teach Sue how to become an on-air reporter when she decides to try out as an anchor for the school’s Shucker News Team, and Mike has a mutiny on his hands at the quarry when he’s forced to make cutbacks and takes away the one thing his workers care about – free pretzels.

American Idol | 8pm on Fox
“7 Finalists Compete”
The Top 7 finalists perform LIVE hoping to impress the judges and the nation. After the performances, it is up to America to vote. Tune in to see who amazes the judges and who falls flat.

Survivor | 8pm on CBS
“Rice Wars”
When one alliance’s food supply is contaminated, a heated argument at camp sparks an explosive tribal council. Meanwhile on Redemption Island, the three remaining castaways compete to stay in the game and avoid becoming the first member of the jury.

Better with You | 8:30pm on ABC
“Better With Lying”
On the eve of Mia and Casey’s engagement party, Maddie gets a feeling that the oh so romantic and charming story Mia has been regaling everyone with about how she and Casey met isn’t true; and Mia starts to doubt her sister’s story that she and Ben met while building houses for the poor. Meanwhile, Vicky and Joel, who have always said they met chasing a foul ball at a baseball game, have the engagement party at their country club and realize they can save some money at the same time by promoting Joel’s campaign for the club’s treasurer.

SO MUCH MORE. KEEP READING…

America’s Next Top Model | 9pm on The CW | New Time Slot
“Highlights and Catfights”
Rewind and review the fashions, the friendships and the dramatic disagreements that make up the 16th cycle of TOP MODEL.

Modern Family | 9pm on ABC
“Someone to Watch Over Lily”
Mitchell and Cameron are looking to assign legal guardians for Lily in case anything were to happen to them, and are secretly assessing their family members. But no one is blowing their socks off, as they witness Jay giving Manny a dose of tough love, Claire secretly taking Luke to a child psychologist to assess his development, and Haley and Alex getting into some delinquent activities at school.

Cougar Town | 9:30pm on ABC
“Baby’s a Rock ‘N Roller”
Jules and Ellie differ on whether it’s more difficult to raise a baby in your 40s than in your 20s. Ellie tricks Jules into watching Baby Stan on her own for a day, but Jules is determined to prove how easy it is especially when she’s roped in Grayson to help. Meanwhile, Bobby’s given the chance to play golf for free in order to train for his upcoming tournament, as long as he tees off before 6:00 a.m., and Andy volunteers to be Laurie’s wingman as she puts herself back out there after her split with Smith.

Breaking In | 9:30pm on Fox
“Need for Speed”
When Oz’s childhood friend, race-car champion Jimmie Johnson, asks him for help investigating a security leak on the speedway, Cameron is forced to recruit his least-favorite person to the team: car enthusiast Dutch. Meanwhile, Cash thinks the office photocopier has come to life.

Happy Endings | 10pm on ABC | Series Premiere
“Your Couples Friends and Neighbors”
Jane insists that she and Brad befriend a sophisticated couple, Dianne and Carl (guest stars Danielle Schneider, Brett Gelman), but Brad resists the idea. Max and Dave can’t figure out why food and other things are disappearing from their apartment. Alex confides to Max that Dave walks and eats in his sleep, but the truth is far stranger. Meanwhile, Alex starts dating a cute artist (Michael Mosley) she just happens to meet hanging around Max and Dave’s place.

Justified | 10pm on FX
“Full Commitment”
In the wake of the attempt on his life, Raylan sets out to discover who was behind it, and comes to realize he isn’t the only target. Meanwhile, Boyd challenges Dickie Bennett for control of the Harlan marijuana business, and enlists Arlo in his effort.

Top Chef: Masters | 10pm on Bravo
“Diners to Donors”
In a creepy-crawly creature-feature, the fab food fighters must create a tasty feast using vile ingredients—including crickets, beetles and night crawlers. They also serve up dishes for charity.

Also Playing…

– Minute to Win It – “Law and Order” – 8pm on NBC

– Ghost Hunters – “A Soldier’s Story” – 9pm on Syfy – Season Finale

– The Real World – “The Cooke Monsters” – 10pm on MTV

– Hoarding: Buried Alive – “It’s a Freaking War Zone” – 10pm on TLC – Season Finale

– Being Erica – “Erica, Interrupted” – 11pm on SoapNet – Season Finale

Let us know what you’ll be watching!