Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Monday, February 27, 2012

Happy Monday, GMMR readers! After the glamorous, semi-exhausting Oscars last night, are you ready to get back to some old-fashioned TV?

Check out new episodes of HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, HOUSE and THE BACHELOR (speaking of which, why is Courtney still around?). There’s plenty more to choose from, so read on for all of your TV options!

UPDATE: Due to the Daytona 500, Fox has pulled HOUSE and ALCATRAZ from the schedule.

How I Met Your Mother | 8pm on CBS
“Karma”
Barney tries to pursue Quinn, even after learning she is a stripper. Meanwhile, Marshall and Lily introduce Robin to life in the suburbs and Ted tries to figure out what to do with Robin’s old room.

The Voice | 8pm on CBS
“The Blind Auditions, Part 5”
Carson Daly hosts week five 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.

House | 8pm on Fox
“Love is Blind”
House and the team battle to save a successful, independent blind man (guest star Michael B. Jordan) who is struck down by a mysterious illness, just prior to him asking for his girlfriend’s hand in marriage. Meanwhile, House’s mother (guest star Diane Baker) unexpectedly arrives at Princeton Plainsboro to inform him of her new beau (guest star Billy Connolly).

The Bachelor | 8pm on ABC
“Episode 1609”
Romantic adventures await Ben and the final three women – Courtney, Lindzi and Nicki – as they travel to spectacular Switzerland. From an exhilarating helicopter ride over the Swiss landscape to a heart-stopping rappel down a 300-foot ravine to a scenic train ride to the enchanting town of Wengen, the dates are filled with passion and excitement, as Ben continues to explore what his future would be like with each of these potential mates. At the end of each evening, Ben will present the bachelorette with an invitation to spend an intimate night together in a “fantasy suite,” with the hope that she will accept. But will she? The week finishes with a stunning surprise when one of the devastated bachelorettes returns to look for answers from Ben about why he let her go. It’s a wild, romantic ride with each of the women – until this emotional reunion makes Ben’s mind and heart go into overdrive, and he makes his most painful decision yet.

Gossip Girl | 8pm on The CW
“The Princess Dowry”
Blair thinks Cyrus may have found a potential loophole in her prenup. Chuck and Georgina partner up in a scheme, but it has an unpredictable outcome. Meanwhile, a family crisis brings William van der Woodsen (guest star Billy Baldwin) back to the Upper East Side.

Two Broke Girls | 8:30pm on CBS
“And the One-Night Stands”
Max goes with Caroline on a trip to visit her father in prison. Jennifer Coolidge returns as Sophie, the girls’ upstairs neighbor.

So much more. Keep reading…

Two and a Half Men | 9pm on CBS
“The War Against Gingivitis”
Things get tense in the Malibu house when Walden’s estranged ex-business partner shows up looking to bury the hatchet.

Alcatraz | 9pm on Fox
“Clarence Montgomery”
Clarence Montgomery (guest star Mahershala Ali), the only innocent man in Alcatraz, returns to present day, but is now committing crimes. Why?

Hart of Dixie | 9pm on The CW
“Tributes & Triangles”
Much to Brick’s disappointment, George is named Bluebell’s Man of the Year. As the town’s mayor, Lavon is expected to host a cocktail party in George’s honor, but for obvious reasons this is a difficult situation for Lavon given his history with Lemon. Fortunately for Lavon, Zoe agrees to step in and help him with the party, but things take a turn for the disastrous when Zoe has to improvise a speech at the gathering. Meanwhile, Magnolia begs Wade to write a song and perform it with her at the party.

Being Human | 9pm on Syfy
“The Ties That Blind”
Josh reaches out to Nora; Sally finds out who has been haunting her; Aidan is targeted by the werewolf twins.

Mike and Molly | 9:30pm on CBS
“Mike Likes Lasagna”
Mike is worried when Molly suggests that they write their own wedding vows, until Carl tells him to write vows like he’s describing how much he loves lasagna.

Hawaii Five-O | 10pm on CBS
“Lekio (Radio)”
Five-0 crosses paths with Tony Archer (guest star James Caan), a retired NYPD bomb expert who is now a private investigator on Oahu, when they investigate the death of famous talk radio DJ Bobby Raines (guest star Dennis Miller).

Smash | 10pm on NBC
“The Cost of Art”
Karen must learn to advance in the high-stakes world of Broadway, as Derek hosts a party for hot young star Lyle (guest star Nick Jonas). Eileen tries a sly new strategy for raising funds, while Tom goes on a first date.

Castle | 10pm on ABC
“Once Upon a Crime”
When a woman dressed as Red Riding Hood is found dead in the woods with claw marks covering her body, and soon after a murdered Snow White is discovered with a poison apple in her hand, Castle & Beckett find themselves on a Grimm hunt to catch a fairytale killer before he kills again. But nothing is as it seems in a case filled with deceit, betrayal, secrets and murder.

Lost Girl | 10pm on Syfy
“Arachnofaebia”
Kenzi inadvertently brings home a vicious Fae spider that can make people psychotic after she performs a spiritual cleansing of a house.

Also playing…

• Pretty Little Liars | “Father Knows Best” | 8pm on ABC Family
• Hoarders | “Verna/Joanne” | 9pm on A&E
• Fashion Police: The 2012 Academy Awards | Special Presentation | 10pm on E!

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