Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Thursday, November 17, 2011

Thursdays, will you still love me even if I’m not able to watch all of your shows I want to? There are just too many of them! I still haven’t caught up on last Thursday’s shows! Regardless of my terrible DVR habits, there are tons and tons of new TV offerings tonight!

Read on and let me know what you’ll be watching!

The Big Bang Theory | 8pm on CBS
“The Flaming Spittoon Acquisition”
Sheldon considers taking his relationship with Amy to the next level when Stuart from the comic book store asks her out on a date.

Community | 8pm on NBC
“Documentary Filmmaking: Redux”
When the school board asks Dean Pelton to make a new commercial for the school, he enlists the study group to star in his production. As he gets swept away with the project, more of the student body is pulled into the fray, including Magnitude, Fat Neil, Garrett, Leonard, Star-Burns and even Greendale alum and genuine celebrity, Luis Guzman. Meanwhile, Abed films all the activities for a documentary.

The X-Factor | 8pm on Fox
“Live Results”
Another one of the remaining finalists from the four categories – Boys, Girls, Over 30s and Groups – is sent packing as the votes are revealed live.

Rules of Engagement | 8:30pm on CBS
“Shy Dial”
Jeff uses an app on his phone that automatically puts his calls through to Audrey’s voicemail. Meanwhile, Adam befriends a clothing salesman who helps defend him against his friends when he picks some questionable clothing choices.

Parks and Recreation | 8:30pm on NBC
“Smallest Park”
Leslie uses her new tourist attraction as a way to spend more time with Ben. Meanwhile, Ron and April encourage Andy to go to college, and Chris tasks Tom and Jerry with revamping the Parks and Rec logo.

So much more…

Private Practice | 9 and 10pm on ABC
“Who We Are” and “The Breaking Point”
In the first hour of a special two-hour edition of the show, the Seaside Wellness group stages an intervention for a defensive and volatile Amelia, who has resurfaced after disappearing on a 12-day drug binge with her boyfriend, Ryan. During the intervention, Amelia mercilessly attacks her friends one-by-one, and Addison, in particular, has trouble seeing her sister-in-law in her present condition. In the second hour, entitled “The Breaking Point,” Amelia makes the hard decision to enter a rehab facility, and finds strength in an 18 year-old girl, as they both go through the painful detox process. Meanwhile, Cooper’s strengthening bond with his son is tested by his allegiance to a patient in need, Pete and Violet’s marriage reaches a tipping point, and Addison collapses from her rigorous fertility treatments.

Bones | 9pm on Fox
“The Prince in the Plastic”
After the remains of a female toy company executive are found shrink-wrapped with a Prince Charming doll, the company’s CEO gives Booth and Sweets access to the company headquarters’ highly classified prototype lab, where details of the victim’s personal life begin to emerge. Meanwhile, Sweets, with the support of his girlfriend, squint Daisy Wick, prepares for his gun certification test despite Booth’s opposition to Sweets carrying a weapon. Mom-to-be Brennan, wonders whether she will be a good mother and uses the case as a way to understand the importance of toys and playing with her child.

The Office | 9pm on NBC
“Gettysburg”
Andy decides to motivate and inspire everyone by taking them on a field trip to Gettysburg. Some people in the office stay behind and Robert California asks them to come up with Dunder Mifflin/Sabre’s next big idea.

Person of Interest | 9pm on CBS
“Foe”
When Reese and Finch discover that their latest POI has connections to Cold War Soviet espionage circles, they quickly learn how covert ops were handled in a world before The Machine.

Whitney | 9:30pm on NBC
“Clarence!”
When Alex’s childhood dog passes away, Whitney suggests they adopt a dog together. However, the adoption process isn’t as easy as they’d hoped especially when dealing with pound owner Mrs. Janks. Meanwhile, Roxanne is interested in some financial advice and, in an effort to bring them closer, suggests working with Neal, but things become increasingly awkward after a sexual mishap during their first meeting.

It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia | 10pm on FX
“How Mac Got Fat”
Mac claims that his gang mates made him fat. (Or so he says to a priest who’s hearing his confession.)

Burn Notice | 10pm on USA
“Necessary Evil”
Michael heads up a rescue mission for a scientist kidnapped by an African warlord. Sam and Jesse go undercover but soon find themselves in big trouble. Elsewhere, someone Madeline trusts hides a secret from her.

Prime Suspect | 10pm on NBC
“Underwater”
Jane and Reg are taken out of the city when parents of a young girl are found murdered in a hotel room. Jane has a hard time convincing the young girl to speak with her about the man that killed her parents. Meanwhile, Reg and Jane find themselves in harms way.

The Mentalist | 10pm on CBS
“Pink Tops”
In order to find the killer of an undercover narcotics cop, Jane and the CBI team retrace her investigation.

Also playing…

• Project Accessory | “It’s in the Bag” | 10pm on Bravo | Timeslot Premiere
• The League | “Thanksgiving” | 10:30pm on FX

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