Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Thursday, January 5, 2012

Missing McDreamy and McSteamy? Don’t worry: GREY’S ANATOMY returns tonight!

If you’re not a fan of hot doctors (seriously, who isn’t?), keep reading to figure out what you’ll be watching tonight!

Winter Wipeout | 8pm on ABC
“A Sight for Sore Ice”
The weather outside is frightful, but the season premiere of Winter “Wipeout” is delightful, as 24 winter warriors battle head-to-head in a frigid free for all for $50,000. Players first take on the frost bitten qualifier with some brand new obstacles designed to lift spirits in more ways than one — Snow Shovel Trouble, Pain in the Ice and Candy Pain Lane, which boasts the ultimate sugar crash — and the obstacle built for all seasons, the classic Big Balls. As an added bonus, players who are able to knock off “Smallsy” from the fourth Big Ball will receive $500 cash. Cheerful contestants provide an avalanche of falls, shivering spills and bitter cold blunders, but only the final three who withstand the freezing temperatures with the fastest times will face the all-new, most challenging Winter Wipeout Zone ever.

The Vampire Diaries | 8pm on The CW
“The New Deal”
Stefan has hidden the coffins containing the bodies of Klaus’ family, and Klaus quickly turns to violence to convince Damon and Elena that no one will be safe until he finds Stefan and gets his family back. Tyler continues to make the most of his new abilities as a hybrid, but he has to face the disturbing consequences of his actions as well. After a terrifying incident, Elena and Alaric grow increasingly concerned about Jeremy’s attitude and, ultimately, his safety. Alaric meets the beautiful Dr. Fell, who is intrigued with his amazing ability to heal. While trying to strike a deal with Klaus, Elena delivers news that truly shocks him. [Have you seen our picture/video/tease preview of the episode?]

So much more…

Grey’s Anatomy | 9pm on ABC
“Suddenly”
A severe car crash involving an entire family results in an all-hands-on situation in the ER, as the eldest daughter is left to make the toughest decision of her life. Meanwhile Teddy, still in the dark about Henry’s death, calls upon Cristina to help with her patient in the O.R., and Lexie finds herself working alongside Mark’s new girlfriend, Julia, during an eye surgery.

The Secret Circle | 9pm on The CW
“Darkness”
Cassie turns to Adam when she uncovers a secret about herself that she needs kept from the rest of the Circle, including Diana. Meanwhile, Diana is thrilled when her grandmother Kate drops in for a visit, but Charles is suspicious of his mother’s motives after Kate takes an unusual interest in Cassie. Meanwhile, Faye recruits a mysterious stranger named Lee to help her with a spell that could change the balance of the Circle forever.

Private Practice | 10pm on ABC
“Are You My Mother?”
Cooper struggles with whether or not to punish Mason after he catches him stealing; Pete and Violet find it hard to split time with Lucas now that they’re living apart; Addison makes changes in her home life to prepare for a potential new baby; Violet and Jake work with two women and a man involved in a polyamorous triad; meanwhile Amelia returns to the practice and realizes how badly she hurt Sheldon when she was abusing drugs.

Also playing…

• Project Runway: All Stars | “Return to the Runway” | 9pm on Lifetime
  
• NY Ink | “Big Money, Big Dreams” | 9pm on TLC
• Jersey Shore | 5th Season Premiere | 10pm on MTV

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