Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Tuesday, August 9, 2011

So much to choose from on TV this fine Tuesday. And is it just me, or did it seem like this season of WHITE COLLAR flew by? Tonight’s the mid-season finale of both it and COVERT AFFAIRS!

If those aren’t your speed, there’s always the drama-filled worlds of PRETTY LITTLE LIARS and THE NINE LIVES OF CHLOE KING.

There’s a lot more where that came from so read on for the rest of tonight’s selection!

Hell’s Kitchen | 8pm on Fox
“10 Chefs Compete”
With just 10 chefs remaining, the tension among the contestants becomes palpable as Chef Ramsay pits the red team against the blue team in another intense challenge. The winning team celebrates in high style while the losing team is left behind to fulfill drab duties.

Pretty Little Liars | 8pm on ABC Family
“Picture This”
Since Jason DiLaurentis came back to Rosewood, there have been a lot of questions about him. Some don’t trust him and are suspicious of his motives for returning, while others see him in a different light. Aria, Emily, Hanna and Spencer are no different. Spencer is determined to find out what Jason is hiding at his house and decides to finally get some answers. With Emily in tow, Spencer makes her move – but are she and Emily ready to deal with what they find out? Aria, on the other hand, can’t seem to get Jason off her mind for a different reason. With Jason continuing to pop up in Aria’s life, will she be able to resist their undeniable chemistry? Meanwhile, Hanna helps Caleb with a difficult decision about his family, which in turn could help put her relationship with her father into perspective.

White Collar | 9pm on USA | Mid-Season Finale
“Countdown”
Neal and Mozzie try to stay one step ahead of the FBI during an investigation into a treasure cache, which the pair secretly possess.

Masterchef | 9pm on Fox
“Top 5 Compete”
The Top 5 home cooks flex their culinary muscles in another grueling challenge to prove to the judges they have the passion and skill it takes to advance to the next round. Find out which contestants wow the judges and who winds up on the chopping block in the next elimination round.

America’s Got Talent | 9pm on NBC
“Episode 621”
YouTube acts from across the country perform live in Hollywood for a chance to win the $1 million prize and become the most talented act in America. The YouTube community’s favorite act will perform alongside 11 other YouTube acts chosen by the show. Howie Mandel, Piers Morgan and Sharon Osbourne star as the celebrity panel of judges and Nick Cannon hosts.

Memphis Beat | 9pm on TNT
“Ten Little Memphians”
A potent storm sweeps in on Memphis and strands Dwight and Whitehead inside a mansion, where a whodunit murder mystery then plays out. Back at the department, the squad tries to identify an enigmatic man who mysteriously slipped into jail.

The Nine Lives of Chloe King | 9pm on ABC Family
“Responsible”
A teenager who’s dating an older guy takes Chloe’s advice, which backfires and puts the girl in harm’s way. Elsewhere, tension between Alek and Brian reaches a breaking point; and Jasmine makes a grave error when she gets sidetracked from her duties.

Combat Hospital | 10pm on ABC
“On the Brink”
The relationship between the doctors and nurses is strained when Bobby makes a controversial decision to try to save a patient against all odds. Can the team put their conflict behind them, or is this the beginning of a widening rift between the doctors and nurses at the Role 3 hospital?

Covert Affairs | 10pm on USA | Mid-Season Finale
“World Leader Pretend”
Annie has an opportunity to run point on a mission to help a Chinese scientist defect to the United States, but the complicated extraction could affect her relationship with Danielle.

Hawthorne | 10pm on TNT
“Signed, Sealed, Delivered”
As her daughter tries to comfort her with advice and wisdom, Christina makes seismic life decisions that affect her husband and Det. Renata. Meanwhile, Miles (Derek Luke) plans to bid adieu to James River. Chi McBride guest stars.

Web Therapy | 11pm on Showtime
“Public Relations”
Fiona blackmails a new client in order to utilize the woman’s promotional expertise, which in turn lands her a client who could possibly provide public-relations help.

Also playing…

• Degrassi: The Next Generation | 9pm on TeenNick“U Don’t Know, Part 2”
• Teen Mom | 10pm on MTV: “Terrible Twos”

What will YOU be watching?