Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Thursday, May 3, 2012

It’s time to say goodbye to a COMMUNITY character tonight. RIP Star-Burns. You and your star-burns were awesome.

Need something to watch afterward? Keep reading for all of your Thursday TV options!

The Big Bang Theory | 8pm on CBS
“The Launch Acceleration”
NASA reschedules Howard’s mission, putting the wedding plans in jeopardy. Meanwhile, Leonard says something surprising to Penny in the bedroom.

Community | 8pm on NBC
“Course Listing Unavailable”
As the study group comes to terms with the death of a beloved classmate, Jeff easily adjusts, while Britta acts as grief counselor to the rest, employing what she’s learned in her psychology class. Meanwhile, Chang is on a mission to increase his policing powers at the school, and when the memorial service disintegrates into a riot, he seizes the opportunity to take more control over campus security.

American Idol | 8pm on Fox
“1 of 5 Voted Off”
It’s that time when another singing hopeful is voted off of the competition. Tune in to see which finalist is eliminated after America’s vote is revealed live.

Missing | 8pm on ABC
“Answers”
Giancarlo helps Becca as they race to find Azimoff, while Dax and Violet try to capture Becca. Meanwhile Becca learns more about who her real enemy ultimately is.

The Vampire Diaries | 8pm on The CW
“Before Sunset”
Klaus acts on his intentions to leave town with Elena but finds resistance from a surprising new enemy. Bonnie calls on Abby to help her with a difficult spell. As events spiral out of control, Elena is determined to protect Caroline, Damon and Stefan enlist Tyler’s help, while Bonnie and Jeremy take a terrifying risk to make sure her spell is effective. Damon and Stefan have a surprisingly candid conversation about the future.

Rules of Engagement | 8:30pm on CBS
“Meat Wars”
When Audrey and Jen make plans to see a concert, Jeff makes solo plans and excludes Adam, whose feelings are hurt.

30 Rock | 8:30pm on NBC
“Queen of Jordan 2: The Mystery of the Phantom Pooper”
The launch of Angie Jordan’s (guest star Sherri Shepherd) new clothing line brings “Queen of Jordan” back to “TGS”, but the cameras focus on Jack when news about his wife, Avery, forces him to confront his feelings for Diana (guest star Mary Steenburgen).

So much more. Keep reading…

Person of Interest | 9pm on CBS
“Many Happy Returns”
It’s Reese’s birthday, and Finch gifts him with a day off – especially when he realizes that The Machine’s latest number is sure to revive painful memories.

The Office | 9pm on NBC
“Turf War”
Andy gears up for his comeback at Dunder Mifflin. Meanwhile, a boozy Robert California closes a nearby branch, creating a turf war when Jim and Dwight are pitted against another salesman.

Touch | 9pm on Fox
“Zone of Exclusion”
Following numbers from Jake, Martin helps reunite a French woman with her biological mother and twin sister, and then he attempts to find the person responsible for their estrangement. In the meantime, a superstitious young Italian woman is fretting when her astronaut husband loses contact with earth.

Grey’s Anatomy | 9pm on ABC
“Let the Bad Times Roll”
The residents agonize over their oral boards, reliving every answer they gave during their exams; Arizona’s close childhood friend comes to Seattle Grace for medical help; the doctors work on a patient who is missing one third of his skull; and Julia asks Mark to start a family with her. Meanwhile Catherine tells Richard that one of his residents has failed.

The Secret Circle | 9pm on The CW
“Prom”
It’s Prom night in Chance Harbor, and after Adam uncloaks a crystal hidden in the school, Blackwell tells Cassie she can use her dark magic to find it. When Cassie follows this advice, it leads her to a dangerous discovery. Meanwhile, Faye invites Jake to Prom, despite the fact that he stood her up two years earlier. Adam, Diana, Cassie and Melissa finally make it to Prom, but when they lose the crystal to Eben, they end up in a life-and-death situation. Meanwhile, Dawn attempts to stop Blackwell, who casts a deadly spell on Charles.

Parks and Recreation | 9:30pm on NBC
“Bus Tour”
Leslie goes on a bus tour for the final day of her campaign and is caught off guard when an important person in Pawnee passes away. Meanwhile, Andy investigates a security threat, and Chris finds an unlikely cure for his depression.

The Mentalist | 10pm on CBS
“So Long, and Thanks for All the Red Snapper”
While investigating the murder of a surfer, Lisbon reconnects with her former fiancé, Kenny Johnson, whom she hasn’t seen in over a decade. Also, Cho questions his decision to be in a relationship with Summer.

Awake | 10pm on NBC
“Slack Water”
Detective Britten and Bird look into what appears to be a case of gang violence, but clues from his other reality force him to look a little closer. Meanwhile, Hannah uses her intuition to talk through a tough situation with Rex’s girlfriend, Emma. Later, Captain Harper finds herself having to take back a promise, and Detective Vega is planning Britten’s going away party.

Scandal | 10pm on ABC
“Crash and Burn”
After a commercial plane crashes, taking the lives of all onboard, Olivia Pope and her “gladiators-in-suits” must defend the pilot from media and airline accusations; meanwhile, when Amanda Tanner goes missing, Huck calls upon his dark past to find her whereabouts, and Fitz seeks the help of the Vice President in order to pass key legislation despite their icy relationship.

Also playing…

• Punk’d | “Nick Cannon” | 10pm on MTV

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