Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Friday, March 23, 2012

FRINGE finally returns tonight, so make sure to watch what’s sure to be another great episode. (And you’ll make GMMR’s FRINGE fanatic Marisa happy!)

If you’re looking for something else, some of your favorite reality shows are coming back, including WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? and KITCHEN NIGHTMARES.

Keep reading to see what else is new!

Who Do You Think You Are? | 8pm on NBC
“Helen Hunt”
Helen Hunt’s father lost his mother as a child and didn’t know much of his maternal family’s history. Armed with little information, Helen learns of the trials and triumphs of her paternal ancestors. Her journey leads her to San Francisco where she learns of her great great grandfather, a Jewish immigrant, and his involvement in launching Wells Fargo. As she continues her search, Helen finds that her great great grandmother was instrumental in the fight for women’s rights.

Kitchen Nightmares | 8pm on Fox
“Chiarella’s”
Chef Ramsay visits the “City of Brotherly Love” to check in on family-owned Italian restaurant Chiarella’s. Although the Philadelphia eatery boasts over 30 years of business, Chef Ramsay is shocked by the restaurant’s outdated menu, sloppy service and disorganized staff. Find out if Chef Ramsay is able to infuse the restaurant with classic Italian flair and revive its lackluster dining experience.

Shark Tank | 8pm on ABC
“Episode 306”
It becomes obvious to the Sharks that three ice cream makers from Old Lyme, CT, don’t have much money sense when pitching their beer-infused flavored ice cream. A man from Englewood, CO, brings his dog along to demonstrate how his pre-packaged meals for pets work. It gets loud when two women from Los Angeles, CA, hope the Sharks will gear up to make a deal with their line of protective safety wear for motorcycle enthusiasts. A young, street-smart entrepreneur from Venice, CA, wants the Sharks to go into his clothing business that allows people to digitally put images on any garment, turning it into wearable art. Also, a follow-up on Randy & Darryl Lanz from Peachtree City, GA, and their Ride On Carry On luggage attachment, which Barbara invested in during Season 2.

Nikita | 8pm on The CW
“Arising”
Michael is furious when he discovers a secret that Cassandra kept from him, so he and Nikita fly to Moscow to confront her. Meanwhile, Alex makes a last ditch effort to find her mother by sending out a coded message through a televised interview.

Keep reading for more…

Fringe | 9pm on Fox
“A Short Story About Love”
Following the recent shocking revelations and emotional events, Peter weighs his options as the Fringe team investigates a killer targeting love. [Have you seen what the producers had to tease about the episode? Perhaps you’d rather see a photo preview?]

Supernatural | 9pm on The CW
“The Born-Again Identity”
Lucifer (guest star Mark Pellegrino) drives Sam to the breaking point, and Sam ends up in a mental hospital. Desperate to save his brother, Dean calls every hunter he knows for help. One of the hunters gives him the name of a healer who turns out to have a very familiar face (guest star Misha Collins). [Have you seen our teasers for the hour?]

Fairly Legal | 9pm on USA
“Start Me Up”
Kate takes a case in which the FBI and a hospital are at odds over a liver transplant. The negotiations become more complicated, however, when Kate discovers a patient on the donor list was bumped in order to accommodate the FBI.

In Plain Sight | 10pm on USA
“Four Marshals and a Baby”
Mary scrambles to find child care while working on a case in which a hoarder witnessed a violent murder.

Merlin | 10pm on Syfy
“The Sword in the Stone – Part 1”
Morgana leads the Southron army in an attack against Camelot. A wounded Arthur learns that Agravaine has betrayed him, and he has no option but to attempt to escape the kingdom with Merlin, Elyan and Percival.

Spartacus: Vengeance | 10pm on Starz
“Monsters”
Spartacus tries to unite his people to prep for an imminent attack by the Romans; Lucretia tries to free herself from men who threaten her existence; Glaber’s ruthless ways backfire on him.

Also playing…

• Primetime: What Would You Do? | 9pm on ABC
• America’s Most Wanted: America Fights Back | “Episode #17” | 9pm on Lifetime
• Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta | “Father Knows Dress” | 9pm on TLC
• Fashion Police | 10pm on E!

Leave a comment and let me know what you will be tuning in to. Have a great weekend!