Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Thursday, December 1, 2011

PARKS AND RECREATION returns tonight, and I cannot wait to see what happens now that Ben and Leslie (aka TV’s best couple) are back together.

As I’m counting down the hours until 8:30pm, read on to see what else is on tonight!

Community | 8pm on NBC
“Foosball and Nocturnal Vigilantism”
When a group of arrogant students commandeer the foosball table at school, Jeff (Joel McHale) and Shirley (Yvette Nicole Brown) unite to defeat them. Meanwhile, Annie (Alison Brie) accidentally breaks Abed’s (Danny Pudi) new limited edition “Dark Knight” DVD and claims that someone broke into the apartment and stole it. Things snowball out of control when Abed thinks he knows who took the DVD and sets about getting it back.

The X-Factor | 8pm on Fox
“Live Results”
Find out which acts receive the lowest amount of votes and who will have to sing for their lives as 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.

Parks and Recreation | 8:30pm on NBC
“The Trial of Leslie Knope”
Leslie goes on trial and defends her actions as things come to a head for herself, Ben and Chris.

So much more…

The Office | 9pm on NBC
“Mrs. California”
Robert California brings his wife (guest star Maura Tierney) into the office to find her a job. Meanwhile, Dwight opens a gym in the building.

Bones | 9pm on Fox
“The Male in the Mail”
Dismembered remains are discovered in several mailing boxes at a dead letter office, and the Jeffersonian team identifies the victim as an employee of a local Ship ‘n’ Print, where the staff recently split the winnings of a lottery prize. The team uncovers a complicated love triangle between two married employees and the victim, and while motive points to the husband (guest star Ben Savage), a critical clue leads them to solve the crime definitively. Meanwhile, Booth’s grandfather (guest star Ralph Waite) breaks some unexpected news, and Special Agent Genny Shaw (guest star Tina Majorino) learns the importance of teamwork. [Have you seen our interview with Tina Majorino and teases for the hour?]

Whitney | 9:30pm on NBC
“Up All Night”
Excited for her upcoming nuptials, Lily asks Whitney to be her maid of honor and plan an engagement party for her and her fiancé, Neal. All the party planning stresses Whitney out causing sleepless nights, so Alex suggests that she go see her therapist, Dr. Price (Chelsea Handler) for some help – but a prescribed solution causes even more mayhem. Meanwhile, Roxanne decides to take charge of her potential future and finds an unlikely support system in Mark.

Prime Suspect | 10pm on NBC
“Gone to Pieces”
Duffy tries to pawn off a routine hit and run off on Jane when he thinks the case is a dead end. Jane and Evrard work on murder case that leads them to suspect a porn king was involved. Meanwhile, Sweeney gives Duffy some valuable advice.

It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia | 10pm on FX
“Thunder Gun Express”
A presidential visit to Philadelphia causes traffic jams, frustrating the gang’s effort to see the summer’s hottest action movie, “Thunder Gun Express.” So the gang takes action– “Thunder Gun”-style action–to get to the theater.

Burn Notice | 10pm on USA
“Depth Perception”
Sam reunites with Beatriz, who’s on the run from a deadly Russian spy. In order to prevent any harm from coming to her, Michael must rely on Anson’s profiling skills to find the would-be assassin. Elsewhere, Fiona and Jesse run an errand for Anson in the Cayman Islands.

Also playing…

• CMA Country Christmas | 9pm on ABC
• Project Accessory | “Beach Blanket Blingo” | 10pm on Lifetime
• Beavis and Butt-Head | “The Rat; Spill” | 10pm on MTV
• The League | “The Out of Towner” | 10:30pm on FX

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