Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Happy hump day! I’m kind of sad that the CMA Awards are on tonight so that means my Wednesday night ABC favorites are not on. Boo! But hope is not lost! There’s tons of other choices on tonight! What will you be watching?

The 45th Annual CMA Awards | 8pm on ABC
The 45th annual gala is emceed by four-time hosts Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley, the latter of whom is one of four artists with five nominations each. Scheduled performers include Jason Aldean, Taylor Swift, Blake Shelton and the Band Perry. Telecast from Nashville at the Bridgestone Arena.

Up All Night | 8pm on NBC
“First Night Away”
Reagan and Chris have a romantic night away to reignite the spark in their relationship. While babysitting Amy, Ava connects with the Brinkley’s neighbor, Kevin, a single dad who is the complete opposite of her ostentatious boyfriend, Julian.

The X-Factor | 8pm on Fox
“Live Performance”
Another all-new LIVE performance show features the final acts from the Boys, Girls, Over 30s and Groups categories. Watch the drama and the emotion as they compete for a life-changing $5 million recording contract with Syco/Sony Music.

SO MUCH MORE…

America’s Next Top Model: All-Stars | 9pm on The CW
“Nikos Papadopoulos”
The women find out they are headed abroad to Greece and given the opportunity to collaborate with designer Michael Cinco on what could potentially be their final runway gown. At a photo shoot, one of the models is conflicted when they are asked to pose in underwear. Andre Leon Tally and Nigel Barker join guest judge photographer Nikos Papadopoulos and Tyra Banks on the judges’ panel for the elimination.

Harry’s Law | 9pm on NBC
“American Girl”
While Harry is on vacation, her trip takes a frustrating turn when the small town of Langford, Ohio impounds her Mercedes Benz for violating their “Buy American” law. Harry, with Oliver at her side, challenges the town’s law and is pit against a young, homespun attorney and the engine behind the law, Langford’s mayor, Franklin Chickory. Meanwhile, Adam represents the Chens, a Chinese family whose daughter was stolen because of China’s one-child policy and adopted by American parents. With Cassie’s help, Adam hopes to win custody for the Chens.

Criminal Minds | 9pm on CBS
“There’s No Place Like Home”
When a series of tornadoes hits Kansas, the BAU is called in to investigate bodies of young boys that turn up in the aftermath of the storms. Also, work pressures cause tension on JJ’s home front.

Law & Order: SVU | 10pm on NBC
“Russian Brides”
When a young woman is found brutally murdered, the SVU detectives use her distinctive tattoos to identify her as a recently engaged Russian mail-order bride. Upon questioning her distraught fiance, they learn that she was kidnapped and held for ransom the night of their engagement party. While the detectives follow the money to a deadly blackmail scam run by the Russian Mafia, Captain Cragen goes undercover as a sad and lonely suitor to lure out a killer.

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | 10pm on CBS
“Brain Doe”
When the CSI team arrives at a car crash, they find three casualties and a human brain that doesn’t belong to any of the victims. Also, D.B. Russell is concerned his son is not focused on college following his suspension from school.

Psych | 10pm on USA
“Dead Man’s Curveball”
Shawn and Gus go undercover as a coach and a mascot, respectively, for Santa Barbara’s minor-league baseball team in order to investigate the death of the team’s hitting coach.

American Horror Story | 10pm on FX
“Piggy, Piggy”
Constance enlists Violet’s help in dealing with Tate while Ben helps a new patient confront his fears.

Top Chef | 10pm on Bravo
“The Heat is On”
The aspiring culinary contestants try to earn one of the highly coveted slots in the final sixteen.

Also playing…

• Survivor | 8pm on CBS | “Cut Throat”
• Work of Art: The Next Great Artist | 9pm on Bravo | “Ripped from the Headlinea”
• Extreme Couponing | 10pm on TLC | “Missy and Nicole”

What will you be watching?