Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Friday, April 27, 2012

All of your favorite Friday reality TV shows return this week, including SHARK TANK and WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?

Looking for something else? Tune in to BLUE BLOODS, FRINGE or any one of the other great shows on tonight. Keep reading to find out what’s new!

Undercover Boss | 8pm on CBS
“Philly Pretzel Factory”
Dan DiZio, CEO and Co-Founder of the Philly Pretzel Factory, which sells over 100 million pretzels a year throughout its 120 stores, is forced into action after one franchisee goes rogue, and the Boss is brought to tears when he realizes he let one of his franchise owners down.

Who Do You Think You Are? | 8pm on NBC
“Rob Lowe”
Armed with information from his late mother’s scrapbook, Rob Lowe sets off on a journey that leads him to America’s founding fathers. In Washington, D.C., a visit to the Library of Congress uncovers his ancestor’s surprising role in the Revolutionary War and his direct connection to George Washington. After visiting his ancestors’ native Germany, he gains a deeper understanding of why everything was risked for a chance to build a new future in America.

The Finder | 8pm on Fox
“The Inheritance”
Isabel’s friend Joyce asks Walter to find the men who murdered her father, a racetrack aficionado. With the help of some horse-whispering, Walter discovers links to an inheritance Joyce was supposed to receive from her father, and to some mysterious men at the track whom Walter suspects are involved in her father’s death. Meanwhile, Willa decides that she wants to apply for college.

Shark Tank | 8pm on ABC
“Episode 314”
Tempers flare and insults fly when the Sharks fight over an innovative three-in-one nail polish invented by a mother of six girls from West Hartford, CT, who had to sell her engagement ring to start her business. A husband-and-wife team of feisty New Yorkers believe they have the next big thing in women’s accessories; two Pittsburgh hockey moms pitch their home-grown tank top business with interchangeable straps; and a couple from Pasadena, CA, insist that their unique sippy cups be manufactured in the USA to maintain quality. In a follow up story, the entrepreneurs behind Talbott Teas from Chicago, IL, have big news about a deal with Jamba Juice after their TV appearance.

Nikita | 8pm on The CW
“Shadow Walker”
Nikita convinces a reluctant Birkhoff to use 20 million dollars of his own money in a plan to bankrupt Percy and Division, but when Percy ends up stealing Birkhoff’s entire life savings, Birkhoff and Nikita clash. Team Nikita has one last chance to hit Percy again, but Birkhoff is arrested trying to regain his millions and Nikita realizes she must break him out of jail before Division gets to him. Michael and Alex go after Birkhoff’s stolen money while Nikita goes to save Birkhoff.

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CSI:NY | 9pm on CBS
“Sláinte”
A wave of brutality threatens a small New York City community when a body is found dismembered and strategically left out on four street corners.

Grimm | 9pm on NBC
“Leave it to Beavers”
As Nick delves into the trailer’s weapons cabinet and his inner Grimm, the investigation of a dead construction worker leads him into a long standing conflict in the creature world. Sensing an unfamiliar threat, the suspect takes it upon himself to summon reapers to town to eliminate the Grimm once and for all. Meanwhile, Juliette insists that Nick invite Monroe over for dinner, making for quite the interesting evening.

Fringe | 9pm on Fox
“Worlds Apart”
The teams on both sides fight on for a common cause, and there are shocking developments tied to the Cortexiphan children. [Check out some photos from tonight’s episode!]

Supernatural | 9pm on The CW
“The Girl with the Dungeons and Dragons Tattoo”
Dick Roman acquires Frank’s hard drive that contains sensitive information about the Winchesters and gives it to an unsuspecting brilliant hacker named Charlie (guest star Felicia Day), telling her she has 48 hours to crack the firewall or she is fired. Sam and Dean are tipped off that Dick has the hard drive and race to get to Charlie before she breaks the code. Meanwhile, Bobby tries to help the brothers, but his rage towards Dick for killing him starts to get in the way.

Fairly Legal | 9pm on USA
“Teenage Wasteland”
Kate and Lauren butt heads when Kate mediates a dispute between her former school and an expelled student. The case takes a turn when charges of sexual harassment surface. Elsewhere, Ben and Justin are at odds over a plea bargain for a performance artist.

Blue Bloods | 10pm on CBS
“Working Girls”
Danny and Jackie are assigned to protect a key witness in a Russian mob trial, but when an attempt is made on her life, they realize there is a leak on the task force. Meanwhile, Erin is offered a job as deputy mayor, which would have her working directly with her father.

In Plain Sight | 10pm on USA
“Sacrificial Lam”
The FBI keeps an eye on Mary after her father goes on the lam seeking vengeance. Mary tries to lose the agents tailing her in order to track her father down herself.

Magic City | 10pm on Starz
“Atonement”
Ike deals with a break-in; Victor formulates a plan to spirit his wife out of Cuba; Vera hopes to land Jackie Kennedy for a charity function.

Also playing…

• Primetime: What Would You Do? | 9pm on ABC
• Jennie Garth: Little Bit Country | “Livestock” | 9pm on CMT
• America’s Most Wanted: America Fights Back | “Episode #22” | 9pm on Lifetime
• Say Yes to the Dress: Bridesmaids | “It’s a Drag Being a Bridesmaid” | 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!