Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Monday, October 3, 2011

All settled in with your fall TV-watching schedule? What are some of your new favorite Monday shows? My night will include THE SING-OFF, TERRA NOVA, HART OF DIXIE, and CASTLE.

Let me know what you’ll be watching!

Dancing with the Stars | 8pm on ABC
“Episode 1304”
The competition continues as the remaining celebrity contestants and their partners perform for a third week.

Terra Nova | 8pm on Fox
“Instinct”
When Terra Nova comes under attack from a legion of Pterosaurs, Jim and Taylor must find a way to save the colony before it’s completely overtaken. Elisabeth discovers a former flame is also living in Terra Nova and may have been responsible for her recruitment. Syke tries to make Josh feel at home and Reynolds get protective of Maddy.

Gossip Girl | 8pm on The CW
“Beauty and the Feast”
Nate reconnects unexpectedly with Diana, who offers him an exciting opportunity. Serena forces Charlie to decide which world she wants to embrace. Dan seeks out Chuck’s help to stop the publication of his book, but discovers it is Chuck who needs the help. Blair’s future sister-in-law, Beatrice, arrives from Monaco, but her motives with Blair may be more than just to get acquainted.

How I Met Your Mother | 8pm on CBS
“The Stinson Missile Crisis”
After Robin assaults a girl who is out to ruin Barney’s relationship, she is forced to begin court-mandated therapy sessions. Meanwhile, Ted gets too involved in Lily’s pregnancy.

The Sing-Off | 8pm on NBC
“Radio Hits and 60s Classics, Part 1”
The six remaining groups from the first bracket of performances provide a double dose of a capella as they each take on a new hit as well as a memorable 60s tune and perform for the judges’ votes. One group will be eliminated. The group that remains standing at the end of the season receives the prize of $200,000 cash and a Sony Music recording contract. Nick Lachey hosts and Sara Bareilles, Ben Folds and Shawn Stockman serve as judges.

The Lying Game | 8pm on ABC Family
“Never Have I Ever”
With tensions already high, Emma is thrown into a tailspin when her creepy foster brother, Travis, shows up from Las Vegas. Seeing he has an upper hand with Emma, Travis decides to use his knowledge of Emma’s situation to his benefit. With her relationship with Ethan still strained, she has no one to turn to and forced to go along with Travis’ plan if she has any hope of getting him to leave her alone. But with her old life looming over her, will this be the straw that breaks Emma’s back? Meanwhile, Sutton is forced into Emma’s life when she is sent back to Las Vegas.

Two Broke Girls | 8:30pm on CBS
“And Strokes of Goodwill”
Max introduces Caroline to the art of thrift store shopping, which takes a dangerous turn when a battle erupts over a T-shirt.

So much more. Keep reading…

House | 9pm on Fox | Season Premiere
“Twenty Vicodin”
A year has passed since House crashed his car into Cuddy’s home, and we find House spending time behind bars at the East New Jersey Correctional Facility under the close watch of the prison warden. When an antagonistic prison gang leader makes a serious threat, House solicits the help of a fellow inmate (guest star White), but when another inmate’s unusual medical symptoms spark his curiosity, House must come up with creative ways to treat the patient while navigating prison rules. House meets Dr. Jessica Adams, a young, intelligent and bright-eyed clinic doctor, but when they are faced with a controversial opportunity to diagnose the patient’s life-threatening illness, Adams is confronted with a choice to trust House and put her career on the line or play by the book.

Hart of Dixie | 9pm on The CW
“Parades and Pariahs”
Hoping it might help the residents of Bluebell accept her as one of their own, Zoe Hart agrees to join Mayor Lavon Hayes on his float during the Founder’s Day Parade, but, unfortunately, accidentally crashing the float doesn’t exactly help Zoe win over Lemon Breeland and the residents of Bluebell. To make matters worse, the town’s golden boy, George Tucker, informs Zoe that contractually she needs to bring in thirty percent of the business or Dr. Brick Breeland will have the option to buy out her half of the medical practice.

Two and a Half Men | 9pm on CBS
“Big Girls Don’t Throw Food”
Alan prepares Walden for a date with Bridget, while Jake decides to emulate Walden and drop out of school.

Warehouse 13 | 9pm on Syfy | Season Finale
“Emily Lake/Stand”
Pete and Myka investigate the theft of a top-secret file from the warehouse, which brings them to a high school in Wyoming, where H.G. Wells is working as a teacher named Emily Lake in the Season 3 finale. [Are you ready for the “earth-shattering” finale executive producer Jack Kenny promised us?]

Mike and Molly | 9:30pm on CBS
“Dennis’s Birthday”
Mike’s mom, Peggy, is in for a big surprise when she celebrates her boyfriend, Dennis’s, birthday.

Castle | 10pm on ABC
“Head Case”
Gunshots, a fleeing van and a massive blood pool all point to murder, but when Castle & Beckett arrive at the crime scene, they discover that it lacks something – the victim! The investigation leads to the cutting-edge world of life-extension science, a cunning high-tech researcher, and a sleazy porn mogul who invested in a modern-day “fountain of youth.” Meanwhile, Alexis finds out whether she got into Stanford.

The Playboy Club | 10pm on NBC
“A Matter of Simple Duplicity”
Carol-Lynne and Billy decide to hire Doris, a new bunny at the club, only to learn she has her own hidden agenda. Tension grows between Nick and Carol-Lynne as he get into the political race and his potential campaign manager Sean sets him up with Frances Dunhill, a wealthy socialite to further his cause. Meanwhile, Maureen gets close to John Bianchi in order to keep herself safe, but learns nothing is ever easy when dealing with the mob.

Hawaii Five-O | 10pm on CBS
“Kame’e”
At his mentor’s request, McGarrett persuades Max to redo the autopsy on a SEAL, thought to have committed suicide, in order to investigate his murder. Meanwhile, Chin Ho worries about Kono hanging out with a group of dirty ex-cops, including Frank Delano.

Also playing…

• Ridiculousness | 10pm on MTV:
• Cake Boss | 10 and 10:30pm: “State Fair, Syracuse Bound, and Special Anniversary” and “Transport Troubles and Two Brides”

Leave a comment and let us know what you will be watching!