Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Most of your favorite ABC comedies are taking another break this week, but that gives you a chance to catch up on other great shows – including the premiere of the NBC comedy BENT.

Check out all of your TV options tonight below!

Survivor | 8pm on CBS
“Thanks for The Souvenir”
Extreme pain threatens to derail one castaway’s chances of staying in the game and a conspiratorial Tribal Council once again shakes things up.

Whitney | 8pm on NBC
“Something Old, Something New”
Alex returns from a bachelor party and makes a drunken marriage proposal to Whitney. She laughs it off, but when she finds out that he broke her one rule about strip clubs – no going into the Champagne room – she sets out to find Britnee (guest star Eve), the dancer who lured him in. The confrontation takes a turn, and Alex once again takes a knee. Meanwhile, Lily and Neal continue to figure out their new friendship, and Mark begins to realize that he has feelings for Roxanne.

American Idol | 8pm on Fox
“11 Finalists Compete”
The AMERICAN IDOL finalists perform live once again hoping to impress the judges and America. After the performances, it is up to the nation to vote for their favorites. Tune in to see who amazes the judges and who falls flat.

One Tree Hill | 8pm on The CW
“Danny Boy”
The search for Nathan becomes increasingly dangerous, and Dan’s life hangs in the balance. Brooke is surprised when her father returns. And Clay and Quinn reconnect with Logan.

Are You There, Chelsea? | 8:30pm on NBC
“Boots”
When Chelsea spies a pair of gorgeous but expensive boots in a shop window, she knows she must own them but is not sure how she will pay for them. Meanwhile, Rick is determined to win a local “mixology” contest and put the winnings toward starting his own bar. However, when the judges are less than impressed with his drink, he turns to Chelsea for the recipe to her delicious “bang bang” cocktail and promises to split the proceeds if they win.

So much more. Keep reading…

Criminal Minds | 9pm on CBS
“Foundation”
When a scared, emaciated young boy is found in the Arizona desert and another boy winds up missing, the BAU begins searching for the kidnapper as Morgan, reaching into his own scarred past, tries to bond with the found child.

Bent | 9 and 9:30pm on NBC | Series Premiere
“Pilot”
Recently divorced Alex is a high-strung lawyer raising her 10 year-old daughter Charlie as a single mom. Unwilling to let anything get in her way, she downsizes into a smaller house and hires charismatic contractor Pete, a free-spirited, recovering gambling addict who is a ladies man and in desperate need of this gig. Upon hiring him, Alex quickly realizes that she has met her match in Pete, who along with his motley construction crew, will not only tear apart her kitchen but transform her worldview in the process.

“Smitten”

Fed up with her lack of a love life, Alex devises a way to take her relationship with her boyfriend Ben to the next level. Meanwhile, in spite of his feelings for Alex, Pete rekindles his romance with ex-girlfriend Natalie, but repercussions quickly unfold. Elsewhere, with hopes of winning over Alex, Pete and Ben vie for Charlie’s attention.

America’s Next Top Model | 9pm on CW
“J. Alexander”
The American women start to break down while the British rally together. One of the women feels defeated and considers leaving the competition. At the challenge, the models are asked to create their own television commercial. During the photo shoot, the women model British couture hats while posing in vintage American cars. Kelly Cutrone and Nigel Barker join J. Alexander and Tyra Banks on the judges’ panel for elimination.

Happy Endings | 9:30pm on ABC
“You Snooze, You Bruise”
Dave finds himself bullied at the gym by Corey (guest star Bobby Moynihan), and former bully Alex coaches him on how to fight back. Meanwhile, the residents at Brad and Jane’s condo are fed up with Jane being too controlling as president of their home owners’ association, and rise up to challenge her for the job. But when Penny tells Jane to “sleep on it” before she does anything rash, her advice results in an all-new, suddenly chill Jane.

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | 10pm on CBS
“Malice in Wonderland”
When the CSI team is called in to investigate a robbery-homicide at an “Alice In Wonderland”-themed wedding, they have little to work with to find a killer. Meanwhile, Hodges’ mother comes to town, and he wants her to believe Morgan is his girlfriend

Psych | 10pm on USA
“Let’s Doo-Wop It Again”
Shawn and Gus team up with members of Gus’ former a cappella group to investigate the shooting of a prominent leader of an at-risk youth program.

The Soup | 10pm on E!
A weekly recap of various pop culture and television show moments of the week. The show is hosted by Joel McHale (COMMUNITY), who provides sarcastic and biting commentary on the hottest celeb news events and goofiest reality clips.

Also playing…

• Dog the Bounty Hunter | “Training Day” | 9pm on A&E
• Rock Center with Brian Williams | 10pm on NBC
• Hot in Cleveland | “Rubber Ball” | 10pm on TV Land
• The Real World/Road Rules Challenge | “Episode 9 ” | 10pm on MTV
• South Park | 10pm on Comedy Central
• Monster Man | 10pm on Syfy

What will you be watching?