Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Thursday, January 26, 2012

Tonight’s your lucky night, 30 ROCK fans. Instead of having just one new episode to watch, you have two new episodes to look forward to! Consider me jealous.

What else should you be watching this Thursday? Keep reading to find out!

The Big Bang Theory | 8pm on CBS
“The Beta Test Initiation”
Leonard and Penny experiment with dating, while Raj develops a peculiar relationship with his phone’s virtual assistant. [Check out what executive producers Bill Prady and Steve Molaro had to say about the episode!]

30 Rock | 8pm on NBC
“Idiots are People Three!”
Tracy Jordan challenges Liz by leading his own protest in defense of idiots everywhere. Jack faces off with Devin Banks (Will Arnett) yet again, but still finds time to interfere with Liz’s relationship by giving Criss (James Marsden) an ultimatum.

American Idol | 8pm on Fox
“Auditions #5”
The auditions continue on AMERICAN IDOL as the judges search for the next singing superstar in Galveston, Texas.

Rob | 8:30pm on CBS
“The Pillow”
After Rob and Maggie disagree over a pillow, Rosa and Fernando teach them that their first fight will determine who has all of the power in their relationship. Meanwhile, Fernando makes Hector get a job.

Parks and Recreation | 8:30pm on NBC
“Bowling for Votes”
Leslie and Ben decide to hold a casual bowling party after hearing feedback from a focus group. April, Chris, Donna and Jerry have a contest to see who can raise the most money for Leslie’s campaign by cold calling.

So much more…

30 Rock | 9pm on NBC
“The Ballad of Kenneth Parcell”
Liz uses Jack’s own playbook to handle her contract negotiations, while Kenneth takes a new page assignment after feeling slighted by his TGS coworkers. Tracy and Jenna sign on as the entertainment at a Bar Mitzvah for their accountant’s son.

The Finder | 9pm on Fox
“A Cinderella Story”
A NASA scientist seeks Walter’s help to find the matching pair of a red stiletto left behind by a woman he met at a bar. Walter uses the stiletto as the first clue to finding the missing woman but in the process he uncovers her shocking secret that winds up putting his own life in danger. Meanwhile, Willa exposes Leo’s dark family secret, but when she tries to make amends with him, she gets herself into even more legal trouble.

The Firm | 10pm on NBC
“Chapter Five”
Mitch is given the difficult task of defending Judd Grafton, a gambler wrongly accused of murder. With Judd continuing to claim his innocence and willing to take the risk of a guilty verdict, Mitch puts Ray to work to find any helpful clues. Meanwhile, Mitch and Abby, who have been invested in the Althea Sanderson tort case, take a huge risk by enlisitng Kincross & Grant to help them.

Archer | 10pm on FX
“El Contador”
Cyril is promoted to field agent, and Malory institutes a strict drug-testing policy at ISIS. The staff doesn’t think much of either development.

Also playing…

• Project Runway: All Stars | “Good Taste Tastes Good” | 9pm on Lifetime
• NY Ink | “Give and Take” | 9pm on TLC
• Jersey Shore | “Free Vinny” | 10pm on MTV
• Unsupervised | “Rich Girl” | 10:30pm on FX

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