Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Thursday, November 10, 2011

I wasn’t as prepared as I thought I was for all the shows I wanted to watch last Thursday! I still haven’t caught up! But you just have to prioritize when it comes to Thursday shows.

What will you be watching?

The Big Bang Theory | 8pm on CBS
“The Ornithophobia Diffusion”
Leonard and Penny make an attempt to hang out alone, while Sheldon must overcome his fear of birds.

Charlie’s Angels | 8pm on ABC
“Royal Angels”
The Angels must uncover who is behind the assassination of an African king while protecting his son, Mark, the sole heir to the throne. As Mark struggles to deal with the tremendous responsibility that is suddenly thrust upon him, Ray works alongside Kate to investigate the shooting, which causes her to reconsider their relationship.

The Vampire Diaries | 8pm on The CW | Fall Finale
“Homecoming”
On the night of the Homecoming dance, Rebekah opens up to Elena about why the evening is so important to her, leaving Elena with conflicting emotions. Caroline and Matt are both shocked at Tyler’s behavior throughout the evening. The night takes a surreal turn when Klaus puts his latest plan into action. Determined to outsmart Klaus, Damon enters into a dangerous partnership, leading to a terrifying turn of events.

Community | 8pm on NBC
“Studies in Modern Movement”
The study group pitches in to help when Annie decides to move in with Troy and Abed, but the plan breaks down when she becomes frustrated by their fun-loving lifestyle. Elsewhere, Dean Pelton discovers Jeff at the mall and blackmails him into spending a lovely afternoon together.

The X-Factor | 8pm on Fox
“Live Results”
Find out which singer or group will be sent packing on tonight’s all-new “Live Results” episode.

Rules of Engagement | 8:30pm on CBS
“Nature Calls”
When the gang decides to take a trip to Vermont to check out the fall foliage, they find themselves wishing they had never left home. Meanwhile, Russell has renewed faith in his marriage to Liz.

Parks and Recreation | 8:30pm on NBC
“The Treaty”
Leslie enlists the help Ben, Andy and April to host a Model U.N. for Pawnee Central High School. Chris asks Ann for her advice on love when a date cancels on him. Meanwhile, Ron struggles to find a replacement for Tom.

So much more…

Grey’s Anatomy | 9pm on ABC
“Dark Was the Night”
Teddy puts her husband’s life in the hands of her peers when Henry is sent to the OR for surgery and she’s called away on another case; Meredith and Derek receive the long-awaited news about Zola; Callie and Jackson come under fire when their patient experiences post-surgery complications; and Meredith and Alex are involved in a life-threatening situation when they travel to a neighboring hospital to tend to a sick newborn.

Bones | 9pm on Fox
“The Hot Dog in the Competition”
The Jeffersonian team identifies the remains of a competitive-eating champion, just days before the start of the Gluttony Games, a premiere eating competition with a $10,000 prize at stake. The remarkable work of new squint – and former juvenile delinquent – Finn links obscure evidence found in the belly of a snake with laws of physics that helps solve the crime. Despite his brilliance in the lab, Finn is met with hostility and skepticism, leading Cam to question her decision to give him a chance to start anew. Meanwhile, Booth is caught off-guard by an announcement Brennan makes about their baby. To diffuse the tension between them, the couple agrees to experiment by putting themselves in each other’s shoes. [Check out our teases for the hour here!]

The Office | 9pm on NBC
“Pam’s Replacement”
Pregnant Pam recruits Dwight to prove that Jim finds the office’s pretty new temp attractive. Meanwhile, Robert California shocks Andy, Darry, and Kevin when he asks to join their band.

The Secret Circle | 9pm on The CW | Fall Finale
“Balcoin”
Cassie and Jake look into her father’s side of the family, hoping to discover more about her lineage and why she has powers separate from the Circle. Meanwhile, Adam becomes protective of Cassie when Faye reveals that Jake might be hiding something dangerous from them. At the same time, Adam’s equally concerned when Melissa’s cousin Holden comes to town and catches Diana’s eye. A power shift forms between Charles and Dawn that threatens to destroy their plan.

Whitney | 9:30pm on NBC
“Getting to Know You”
When Whitney and Alex go on a double date with Roxanne, Whitney is surprised to learn that Alex had a full life before he met her. In an effort to do more things together, they decide to play a friendly game of basketball, but things go awry and a sore loser emerges shocking the gang. Meanwhile, Lily thinks that she will win Neal’s mother over by embracing his Indian heritage, but she takes it to a whole other level.

It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia | 10pm on FX
“The Gang Gets Trapped”
The gang sneak into a residence to “extract” an “artifact,” only to discover that someone is home. Uh-oh.

Burn Notice | 10pm on USA
“Breaking Point”
Michael’s childhood friend is killed in a gang dispute, so Michael teams up with the victim’s brother to exact revenge on the gang. Elsewhere, Sam gathers information on Anson by infiltrating a college campus.

Prime Suspect | 10pm on NBC
“Wednesday’s Child”
When a young boy is found dead at an upscale preschool, Jane and Calderon work to find out if it was an accident or homicide. Rivera calls on Duffy tokeep her company while working a robbery case. Meanwhile, Jane uses a personal experience from her past to solve the crime.

Private Practice | 10pm on ABC
“Don’t Stop Till You Get Enough”
Amelia’s drug addiction spins further out of control as she plays hooky from work with a new fling, starts writing pill prescriptions for herself, and has a run-in with the cops; Addison and Jake are at odds when they must make the impossible choice between donating their patient’s organs or saving the life of her healthy, unborn baby; Violet begins working at Seaside Wellness again, and Cooper, Charlotte and Mason begin to form a family bond, much to Erica’s chagrin.

Also playing…

• Project Accessory | “Bling It On” | 10pm on Bravo | Timeslot Premiere
• The League | “Carmenjello” | 10:30pm on FX

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