Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Monday, February 6, 2012

Have the Monday blues? Cheer up with new episodes of some of your favorite shows, including HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER and CASTLE!

I’ll be checking out the premiere of SMASH, which has been getting fantastic reviews. Read on to see what you’ll be watching tonight!

How I Met Your Mother | 8pm on CBS
“The Burning Beekeeper”
Lily and Marshall throw a housewarming party, where Ted nearly comes to blows with Marshall’s boss, and Barney hits on a crazy divorcee.

The Voice | 8pm on CBS
“The Blind Auditions, Part 2”
Carson Daly hosts week two of the vocal competition series, featuring an exciting array of talented vocalists as they compete to be selected by one of the coaches and fight for a chance to win the title of being named “The Voice.” Coaches Christina Aguilera, Adam Levine, Cee Lo Green and Blake Shelton continue building their teams. Christina Milian serves as Social Media Correspondent.

House | 8pm on Fox
“Nobody’s Fault”
When a violent incident involving a patient has serious consequences for one staff member, House and the team are placed under review by Dr. Walter Cofield (guest star Jeffrey Wright), Foreman’s former mentor and current Chief of Neurology. As House and each member of his team recount the details of the dramatic and life-threatening incident, Cofield must weigh the team’s unconventional brand of collaboration against their ability to save lives.

The Bachelor | 8pm on ABC
“Episode 1606”
Nine excited bachelorettes travel to the exotic tropical country of Panama, but two nervous women – Blakeley and Rachel – face the dramatic two-on-one date where one of them will be sent home immediately. How will the Bachelor handle his heartbreaking decision at the end of the night? Ben soars in a helicopter with Kacie B. over Panama City and the Caribbean, landing on a deserted island where they spend the day, but she makes a stunning disclosure which demonstrates her ability to really open up to Ben. The six women on the group date trek with the Bachelor through the Panamanian jungle and end up at a small village, communicating with their inhabitants, the Emberas. But this week’s drama is ratcheted up when Chris faces off with Casey S. about a bombshell disclosure she has failed to reveal to anyone.

Gossip Girl | 8pm on The CW
“The Backup Dan”
Blair must make a difficult decision about her future, the consequences of which could hurt those she loves most. Serena takes the blame for an incident with Gossip Girl in order to protect someone she loves. Georgina smells the scent of scandal and decides to follow its trail. [Have you seen what GOSSIP GIRL executive producers Josh Safran and Stephanie Savage teased about “The Backup Dan”?]

Two Broke Girls | 8:30pm on CBS
“And The Blind Spot”
Max and Caroline must prove their cleaning skills to Sophie in order to be hired as maids for her cleaning business.

So much more. Keep reading…

Two and a Half Men | 9pm on CBS
“The Duchess of Dull-In-Sack”
Walden attempts to get Zoey to loosen up by sharing a couple of Berta’s special brownies with her.

Alcatraz | 9pm on Fox
“Guy Hastings”
Guy Hastings, an Alcatraz guard, reappears. Although a good man, Hastings is being asked to do bad things and will come face-to-face with an old acquaintance.

Hart of Dixie | 9pm on The CW
“Sweetie Pies & Sweaty Palms”
Zoe decides that it’s too soon in her relationship with Judson to go to the annual Sweetie Pie Dance so instead she makes plans to have a sleepover with Rose, whose parents are going out of town. George misplaces the save the dates for his upcoming wedding which causes major trouble in Lemon paradise. Lemon wants her father to finally move on from her mother leaving him, so she secretly gets him a date for the dance.

Being Human | 9pm on Syfy
“(I Loathe You) For Sentimental Reasons”
Sally meets a kindred spirit; Josh runs with a new pack of wolves; Aidan is sucked back into his old life.

Mike and Molly | 9:30pm on CBS
“Joyce’s Choices”
Joyce drives Vince crazy with jealousy when she accepts a dinner invitation from her ex-boyfriend.

Hawaii Five-O | 10pm on CBS
“Mai Ka Wa Kahiko (Out of the Past)”
A dirty cop from Danno’s past comes to the island to exact revenge on Danno and his family for ruining his life, forcing the Five-0 to find a way to help their teammate.

Smash | 10pm on NBC | Series Premiere
“Pilot”
The hit-making Broadway writing team of Julia Houston and Tom Levitt unites with producer Eileen Rand to create a new musical based on the life of Marilyn Monroe, and seasoned chorus girl Ivy Lynn vies with newcomer Karen Cartwright for the dream role.

Castle | 10pm on ABC
“The Blue Butterfly”
When Castle and Beckett investigate the killing of a treasure hunter, they discover the case is linked to a mysterious homicide from 1947 involving a hard-boiled private detective. Castle realizes the only way to solve the present-day murder is to solve the murder from the past. The 1947 case comes to life through stylized flashbacks, featuring Castle as the private eye and Beckett as a femme fatale. [Have you seen the pictures and preview from “The Blue Butterfly”?]

Lost Girl | 10pm on Syfy
“Faetal Attraction”
Bo protects a human woman after a fury tries to hire Bo to kill her husband’s mistress.

Also playing…

• Pretty Little Liars | “The Naked Truth” | 8pm on ABC Family
• Hoarders | “Barbara G./Fred and Mary” | 9pm on A&E

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