Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Season finales get me down, and I have a feeling a lot of you will be sad to say goodbye to RAISING HOPE tonight.

Don’t worry, though: There’s a lot of new TV this Tuesday to cheer you up again, so read on to see what you’ll be watching!

NCIS | 8pm on CBS
“Rekindled”
After a warehouse fire reveals missing Navy documents, posing a potential threat to national security, the NCIS team joins the Baltimore P.D. investigation, reuniting Tony with a boy from his past.

The Biggest Loser | 8pm on NBC
“Episode 16”
This week, a surprising turn of events shakes up the competition, and the contestants compete in a rough and wild short version of a “Tough Mudder” competition. But they won’t be doing it alone – with them will be the show’s three most recent winners John Rhode, Olivia Ward and Patrick House. Host Alison Sweeney helps motivate the remaining contestants by telling them the player with the highest percentage of weight loss at the weigh-in will win a Ford Escape SUV. Later, the players stroll down memory lane with the trainers and watch video journeys of how far they’ve really come from their first day on the ranch before an emotional weigh-in determines which player will walk away with a brand new car.

Glee | 8pm on Fox
“Saturday Night Glee-ver”
The New Directions pay homage to the movie “Saturday Night Fever” by grooving to disco-infused dance numbers.

Last Man Standing | 8pm on ABC
“This Bud’s For You”
When Mike’s dad, Bud (guest star Robert Forster), moves to town to be the builder on the new Outdoor Man store, Vanessa is concerned that some of Bud’s well-intentioned ways might elevate Mike’s high blood pressure.

Cougar Town | 8:30pm on ABC
“Ways to Be Wicked”
No one believes Ellie when she tries to convince them that her seemingly lovely mom, Betsy (guest star Susan Blakely), is actually a sociopath; Grayson decides to help Laurie with her dream of opening a cake business, but her reaction isn’t what he expected; and Bobby and Chick help Travis and his buddies in their plan to steal the campus cougar statue.

So much more. Keep reading…



The Voice | 9pm on NBC
“Live Eliminations”
America will vote to save artists on each team, leaving coaches Christina Aguilera, Cee Lo Green, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton to decide during the live results show who they will save and who will not move on.

New Girl | 9pm on Fox
“Kids”
Jess babysits Russell’s pre-teen daughter for the weekend and meets his ex-wife (guest star Jeanne Tripplehorn). Then, Schmidt and Cece panic when they think she’s pregnant. Also, Nick’s new girlfriend may be too young and Winston discovers his new boss is a big baby.

Dancing with the Stars | 9pm on ABC
“Episode 1405A”
This week’s bottom two couples will face off in a Dance Duel. The two couples will perform the same dance style, this week the Cha-Cha, to the same song at the same time. The dance floor will be split in half as the couples dance side by side and the judges will decide who stays and who goes home.

Ringer | 9pm on The CW
“I’m The Good Twin”
As the vow renewal nears, Bridget realizes she first needs to tell Andrew the truth about who she really is. Meanwhile, just as Bodaway Macawi starts to close in on Bridget, Agent Machado is forced off the case and Henry decides whether he should tell Bridget the truth about Siobhan.

Raising Hope | 9:30pm on Fox | Season 2 Finale
“I Want My Baby Back, Baby Back, Baby Back”
Following the revelations the “Inside Probe” expose of their family history, the Chances are put on trial in a fight to retain custody of Hope.

Fashion Star | 10pm on NBC
“Out of the Box”
The remaining designers are challenged to expand their brands by creating clothes outside of their comfort zones. A women’s designer struggles with how to properly construct a men’s garment. Meanwhile, one of the designers adds a sexy edge to his collection. In a twist, the mentors and buyers will not know whose designs they are watching as they bid on their favorite pieces. The contestants that do not get bids from the retailers and fail to impress the celebrity mentors Jessica Simpson, Nicole Richie and John Varvatos will find themselves facing elimination. The winning designs will be available online immediately and in stores the following day.

Private Practice | 10pm on ABC
“It Was Inevitable”
As Erica’s medical condition rapidly worsens, Cooper and Charlotte do their best to prepare an in-denial Mason; Violet and Pete, both single again, find they still have feelings for each other; Addison encourages Amelia to embrace her impending motherhood, and Sheldon and Jake work with a devastating case in which a woman, jailed for killing her two children, is pregnant with a third.

Also playing…

• Giuliana & Bill| “Baby Mama?” | 8pm on Style Network
• Dream Machines | “50 Cent’s Jet Car Takes Off” | 10pm on Syfy
• 16 & Pregnant | “Alex” | 10pm on MTV
• The Game | “Party in a Box” | 10pm on BET
• The Little Couple | “Grand Opening Weekend” | 10pm on TLC