Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Thursday, October 20, 2011

I recently sent a friend of mine my TV-watching schedule and I think she thinks I’m crazy. Do you guys ever feel like your friends would judge you if they actually knew how much TV you watched?

Thursday nights are what make it so insane for me. There are so many good shows on!

Take a look at the lineup and let me know what you’ll be watching!

The Big Bang Theory | 8pm on CBS
“The Rhinitis Revelation”
Sheldon finds himself competing with the gang for his mother’s attention when she comes to visit.

Charlie’s Angels | 8pm on ABC
“Angels in Paradise”
The Angels are dispatched to rescue a family from a ruthless group of kidnappers. While on the mission, they discover the kidnapping is part of a larger plan targeting a Wall Street titan’s wife and her son. Charlie suspects that Abby’s father has a connection to the case and urges her to reconnect with him, even though it’s been five years. Abby reluctantly agrees, knowing that she will have to address some old feelings that will resurface when she sees her father, Victor Sampson.

The Vampire Diaries | 8pm on The CW
“Smells Like Teen Spirit”
On the first day of their senior year, Elena, Caroline, Bonnie and Matt are still reeling from recent events, while Tyler seems to be enjoying everything a little too much. Damon is annoyed by a new houseguest, and everyone is surprised by the arrival of a new student in Alaric’s history class. Matt asks Bonnie for help when he realizes he made a serious mistake. Meanwhile, Stefan continues to carry out his latest assignment from Klaus.

Rules of Engagement | 8:30pm on CBS | Season Premiere
“Dirty Talk”
Russell tries to get out of his marriage to an overly enthused Liz, who tries to make it work, while Jeff attempts to engage Audrey in dirty talk.

So much more…

Grey’s Anatomy | 9pm on ABC
“Poker Face”
After being blackballed by most of the surgeons, Meredith uses Lexie to spark Derek’s interest in her patient’s rare brain tumor case and, in secret, gives guidance to April with Bailey’s clinical trial; Callie’s wish for Arizona and Mark to form a friendship comes to fruition and she realizes it’s more irritating than helpful; Alex and Teddy research alternative surgeries for a very superficial patient; and Callie and Cristina struggle with a very difficult spinal surgery.

Person of Interest | 9pm on CBS
“Judgment”
When the Machine produces the social security number of a judge renowned for his tough sentencing, Reese and Finch have the added challenge of investigating a POI who wants nothing to do with their brand of vigilante justice.

The Secret Circle | 9pm on The CW
“Wake”
When Jake, a mysterious young man, shows up in Chance Harbor, he learns a lot has changed since his last visit. For one, the girl he left behind, Faye has discovered she’s a witch and has plans to get even with the handsome guy who broke her heart. To complicate things further, he sets his sights on the alluring Cassie, much to Adam and Faye’s dismay.

It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia | 10pm on FX
“The Storm of the Century”
It’s not always sunny in Philadelphia: An apocalyptic storm is bearing down on the City of Brotherly Love, and everyone’s in panic mode—except for Frank.

The Mentalist | 10pm on CBS
“Blood and Sand”
Jane and the CBI team investigate the murder of a woman whose body washed up on an island off the coast of California. Meanwhile, Rigsby worries that his relationship with a public defender may create awkwardness between him and Van Pelt.

Private Practice | 10pm on ABC
“Remember Me”
Cooper receives the surprise of his life when a woman from his past arrives at the practice; Addison consults her patient, Jodi, who is eight and half months pregnant and suffering from severe memory loss after a traumatic car accident; and Sheldon and Violet clash when their patient, Jodi’s husband, Zach, considers leaving his wife and taking the baby with him.

Also playing…

• Project Runway | “Finale Part One” | 9pm on Lifetime
• Jersey Shore | “Ciao, Italia” | 10pm on MTV | Season Finale
• The League | “The Au Pair” | 10:30pm on FX

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