Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Wednesday, November 16, 2011

We’re halfway through the week! And do you know what that means? It’s ABC night for me! My night will include MODERN FAMILY, HAPPY ENDINGS, and REVENGE! What about yours?

Read on for your choices!

The Middle | 8pm on ABC
“The Play ”
Frankie is thrilled when she learns that the Orson Community Theater is putting on a production of “The Wizard of Oz,” and that kids don’t need to audition to be munchkins, as they will be automatically cast – which is a perfect scenario for a hapless Sue. But things quickly go awry when Frankie is cast in a singing role and learns the director is not happy with Sue’s performance and may cut her from the play. Meanwhile, Brick asks his unreliably quirky Uncle Rusty to attend his school’s Special Friends Day – with disastrous results.

Up All Night | 8pm on NBC
“Hiring and Firing”
Reagan’s inability to fire a less-than-stellar assistant, Nancy, leads Ava to question whether she has lost her edge. Meanwhile, Reagan and Chris hope to find a babysitter that will give him some much-needed parental relief.

The X-Factor | 8pm on Fox
“Live Performance”
Finalists from the four categories – Boys, Girls, Over 30s and Groups – continue to perform LIVE, as America votes to keep their favorite acts safe, and send the others home! See who steps up their game in hopes of winning the $5 million recording contract with Syco/Sony Music.

Suburgatory | 8:30pm on ABC
“Sweet Sixteen”
When Tessa tells Dallas that she wants a simple get together for her sixteenth birthday, Dallas convinces her to let Dalia plan the ultimate birthday extravaganza at the country club, complete with a live performance by her favorite band, specialty drinks and go-go cages. Meanwhile George throws his back out and Sheila Shay takes it upon herself to care for him, even though George is terrified of her.

SO MUCH MORE…

America’s Next Top Model: All-Stars | 9pm on The CW
“Exploring Greece”
The women find out they will be judged by each other during a challenge, where one of the All-Stars is confronted about her insecurities. The women also get some time off to enjoy Greece and its night life. Nigel Barker photographs the models re-creating ancient Olympic sports. Andre Leon Tally and Nigel Barker join J. Alexander and Tyra Banks on the judges’ panel for the elimination.

Harry’s Law | 9pm on NBC
“Insanity”
Harry must practice some conflict resolution when Oliver and Cassie butt heads over an emotional case: defending a schizophrenic 17-year-old who shot and killed three college students on campus. Meanwhile, Tommy represents an owner and operator of two businesses: a “Green Mortuary” for eco-friendly burial, and an organic produce market. Unfortunately, his two businesses overlap resulting in his vegetables being fertilized with the decomposing bodies. Elsewhere, Chunhua returns to ask Adam for help when her family’s dry cleaning business is seized through eminent domain in an effort to “develop” the neighborhood.

Criminal Minds | 9pm on CBS
“Hope”
It’s personal for Garcia when the BAU investigate the disappearance of a woman in her survivors’ support group whose daughter went missing seven years earlier.

Modern Family | 9pm on ABC
“After the Fire”
After a neighbor’s home burns down, the whole family rallies and organizes a community drive to help do some good – though it’s not all good, as Jay throws out his back, Cameron does some posturing with a huge moving truck, Claire discovers that Mitchell and Gloria have been spending a lot of time together, and Luke and Manny get their hands on some of the donated toys.

Happy Endings | 9:30pm on ABC
“The Code War”
Angie, Max’s high school girlfriend whom he dated before he figured out he was gay, moves back to town, and her arrival affects everyone: Penny is jealous of her (and then goes overboard befriending her); Alex develops her odd crush on Max; but the strangest reaction of all is from Max, who declares a “code war” when Dave and Angie date. Meanwhile, when Jane finds out Brad has a “work wife,” she decides to get herself a “work husband” and sets her sights on the slightly unhinged head of Human Resources.

Law & Order: SVU | 10pm on NBC
“Educated Guess”
A man in custody at a mental hospital claims to have witnessed a rape in a break room. Despite the witness’ shaky credibility the SVU begins an investigation, but the alleged victim, Gia Eskas, denies being assaulted. Detectives Benson and Rollins struggle to piece together what really happened to this young woman, especially when her aunt and mother say Gia has been repeatedly institutionalized, and has cried rape in the past.

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | 10pm on CBS
“Crime After Crime”
When the CSI team investigates three seemingly unrelated murders, they discover someone is getting revenge for cold case murders that were never solved.

Psych | 10pm on USA
“Shawn Interrupted”
Shawn and Gus are admitted to a mental hospital to keep an eye on a billionaire who recently got off the hook for murder charges by pleading insanity. The pair set out to prove that he lied to the jury and is, in fact, of sound mind.

American Horror Story | 10pm on FX
“Open House”
Moira persuades a prospective buyer to make an offer, but Constance and Larry try to undermine her efforts. Meanwhile, Vivien and Luke (Morris Chestnut) grow closer.

Top Chef | 10pm on Bravo
“Quinceanera”
In a Quickfire with bite, the chef-testants must whip up a savory meal using rattlesnakes in the recipe. Later, they create a feast for a coming-of-age celebration. Johnny Hernandez is the guest judge.

Revenge | 10pm on ABC
“Treachery”
Emily’s plot further unravels, and Victoria’s unstable relationship with her family grows increasingly more tense when an unwanted pawn in Emily’s game heads to the Hamptons with questionable intentions. Meanwhile, Lydia’s memory is a growing concern for the Graysons, and a recently embittered friend begins to play dirty.

Also playing…

• Survivor | 8pm on CBS | “Running the Show”
• Work of Art: The Next Great Artist | 9pm on Bravo | “Street Dealers”
• Extreme Couponing | 10pm on TLC | “KT and Erin”

What will you be watching?