Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Thursday, February 9, 2012

Riddle me this: Why isn’t there a new episode of PARKS AND RECREATION on tonight?!

Although I’m pretty devastated, there are still a lot of great new episodes to choose from this evening. Check out what’s new tonight!

The Big Bang Theory | 8pm on CBS
“The Vacation Solution”
Sheldon takes it easy by working with Amy at her neurobiology lab after the university orders him to take a vacation. Meanwhile, Howard gets worked up when Bernadette suggests they sign a prenuptial agreement.

30 Rock | 8 and 8:30pm on NBC
“Hey, Baby, What’s Wrong (Part 1/Part 2)”
Criss and Liz decide to celebrate Valentine’s Day, but they need to buy a dining room table first. Jack entertains his mother-in-law, Diana (guest star Mary Steenburgen), as Jenna frantically looks to Pete to fill in last-minute as the producer of her first live performance on “America’s Kidz Got Singing.” Back at the office, Tracy and Frank try to help Lutz find someone to spend Valentine’s with.

American Idol | 8pm on Fox
“Hollywood Round #2”
Judges Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler join host Ryan Seacrest in Hollywood to begin sorting the contestants.

Winter Wipeout | 8pm on ABC
“Winter Wipeout: Valentine’s Day Couples”
Love is in the air, and so are our contestants on a special Valentine edition of WINTER WIPEOUT. You’ll see couples battle it out hand in hand on the Love Struck and at the Wipeout Wedding Reception. “Baby Makers,” a “Pair-of-Troopers,” “Lovers without Borders” and some “Backstage Parents” will find out if their love will conquer all, or at least bring them a $50,000 prize.

The Vampire Diaries | 8pm on The CW
“Dangerous Liaisons”
Elena is surprised to receive an invitation to a formal ball, and when Damon and Stefan hear the party is being hosted at Klaus’s newly renovated mansion, they both insist on attending the event with her. Caroline and Matt also receive invitations to the ball from unexpected admirers. At the elegant party, Elena learns of a horrifying plan that could lead to numerous deaths and she must decide who she can trust wither her new information. Caroline discovers a side of Klaus no one would have suspected. Finally, after an evening of violence and dashed hopes, Damon finds a new way to cope.

Rob | 8:30pm on CBS
“Rob Learns Spanish”
Rob asks Hector to teach him Spanish – in secret – so he can understand what Maggie’s family is saying about him. Meanwhile, Fernando pretends to be on a diet for Rosa.

So much more…

Person of Interest | 9pm on CBS
“Wolf and Cub”
The Machine identifies Darren, a teenager whose brother was just murdered, as the next POI. Meanwhile, Finch is growing concerned that the son of his former business partner is dangerously close to finding out about The Machine.

The Office | 9pm on NBC
“Special Project”
After Dwight gets assigned a special project at Sabre headquarters in Tallahassee, he and Andy try to decide which Scranton employees get to go with him. Meanwhile, Pam returns from her maternity leave.

The Finder | 9pm on Fox
“The Great Escape”
Amateur magician Preston Miller seeks Walter’s help to find his assistant who vanished after a failed attempt at an ambitious disappearing act. With the help of Special Agent Judy Green, Walter and Leo find clues that lead them to uncover a counterfeit money ring. Meanwhile, Leo enlists Isabel’s help in looking after Willa.

Grey’s Anatomy | 9pm on ABC
“All You Need is Love”
In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, Meredith and Derek try to have a night to themselves when Lexie offers to watch Zola; Callie hands babysitting duties over to Mark so that she can surprise Arizona with a romantic evening; and Ben proves to Bailey that he knows her better than she thinks. Meanwhile, the ER fills with romantics, including a 10-year-old girl who has an allergic reaction to chocolates from her valentine and a man who is hit by a car while chasing down his frustrated girlfriend.

The Secret Circle | 9pm on The CW
“Valentine”
In honor of the holiday, Faye and Melissa throw a girls only anti-Valentine’s Day slumber party for themselves and fellow witches Diana and Cassie. But the night gets wilder than expected when Melissa offers Diana some mood altering “Devil’s Spirit” and the first person Diana loosens up around is Lee, who crashes the party to help Faye achieve her own power. Meanwhile, Cassie is forced to turn to Adam and Jake after she becomes haunted by the spirits of some vengeful witches.

Up All Night | 9:30pm on NBC
“Day After Valentine’s Day”
When Ava and Kevin (guest star Jason Lee) have an epic blow-out, Reagan and Chris find themselves wistful for relationship drama and unintentionally end up creating some of their own.

The Mentalist | 10pm on CBS
“At First Blush”
While a jury deliberates the guilt or innocence of a defendant on trial for murder, Jane tries to prove she has been wrongfully accused before time runs out. Meanwhile, Summer may have gone too far when she helps Cho make a case against a suspect.

Private Practice | 10pm on ABC
“Too Much”
Sam finds his estranged sister, Corinne, in jail, heavily medicated and near-catatonic, and brings her to Sheldon for help; Erica begins secret treatments for her cancer and refuses to let Cooper and Charlotte tell Mason; Cooper, Pete and Addison treat the baby of a drug addict; and things between Violet and Scott continue to heat up in the bedroom.

Archer | 10pm on FX
“Drift Problem”
Archer’s surprise birthday present — a high-tech “spy” car — leads to many other surprises, none of them good.

Also playing…

• Project Runway: All Stars | “Fashion Face Off ” | 9pm on Lifetime
• NY Ink | “Movin’ on Up ” | 9pm on TLC
• Jersey Shore | “The Follow Game” | 10pm on MTV
• Unsupervised | “Fires & Liars” | 10:30pm on FX

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