Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Monday, August 27, 2012

Another busy Monday night. What do you think you’ll be tuning in for?

Take a look at all of your options for tonight’s television…

Bachelor Pad | 8pm on ABC
“Episode 306”
A house rivalry heats up, leading to a surprise elimination. The week’s challenge puts the contestants up on stage to perform in a spelling bee. One-on-one dates include a romantic hoedown at a barn and a day exploring the beauty of the Channel Islands. If the couple everyone wants to see gone wins the challenge, the stronger alliance will have no choice but to cut out one of its own couples when the stakes rise.

Hotel Hell | 8pm on Fox
“Keating Hotel”
Award-winning chef and hospitality expert Gordon Ramsay takes on another struggling hotel. This week Ramsay checks into The Keating Hotel in San Diego, CA. The Keating, located in the city’s iconic Gaslamp Quarter, is a 35-room boutique hotel in debt and in crisis. The owner looks to Gordon to help him turn the hotel around. Gordon immediately sees issues with the decor, the room service, the laundry service, hotel restaurant MerK Bistro and the owner’s own managerial style. Will The Keating’s boss swallow his pride and agree to the changes that Ramsay suggests or will he push back.

The L.A. Complex | 8pm on The CW | New Night

“Half Way”

Kal (Andra Fuller) is faced with a nuisance lawsuit and the situation heats up in a most unexpected way. Connor (Jonathan Patrick Moore) deceives Jennifer (guest star Krista Allen) in order to keep his makeshift family intact. Desperate, Raquel (Jewel Staite) starts pulling the puppet strings of her new cast mates. Abby’s (Cassie Steele) relationship drama causes major problems in her professional life. Meanwhile, back at The Lux Beth’s (Dayle McLeod) efforts to smooth things over fall flat. Finally, Nick (Joe Dinicol) and Sabrina (Georgina Reilly) square off. Michael Levinson also stars.

Alphas | 8pm on Syfy
“Alphaville
Rosen enlists Skylar’s help to decode Parish’s Alpha technology and endangers her life and the life of her daughter.

The Secret Life of the American Teenager | 8pm on ABC Family
“Half Over”
Everyone is devastated to find out Jack is in the hospital after getting severely beaten up. Amy and Ricky fight over Amy’s college plans, but the fight is about much more. Ben reveals to Amy that he knows the truth about her marriage to Ricky, which prompts her to want to move up the wedding, but Ricky isn’t sure if Amy even wants to get married. Ethan is not ready to let Kathy go and shows up at the hospital. Meanwhile, Anne takes a big step in her new relationship and George runs into her ex-boyfriend at the hospital.

So much more. Keep reading…

Warehouse 13 | 9pm on Syfy
“Fractures”
The team discovers someone has stolen Lewis Carroll’s mirror from the warehouse, which leads to a homicidal spirit on the loose.

Hell’s Kitchen | 9pm on Fox
“4 Chefs Compete”
Chef Ramsay wants to know that the winner of HELL’S KITCHEN will not only be able to cook to his standards, but lead a team of chefs in the kitchen. At tonight’s dinner service, each remaining contestant gets a chance to direct their fellow chefs, but it turns out that it’s not as easy as Chef Ramsay makes it look! Tune in to see who steps up to the plate and who falls short.

Stars Earn Stripes | 9pm on NBC
“Rapid Detonation”
The “Stars Earn Stripes” celebrities must confront their next mission, “rapid detonation,” in which the squads have to retrieve a patrol vehicle that is being brought in by air and also take out enemy targets by firing a machine gun from a Humvee. Two celebrities must face off in a final shootout round with the winning team moving onto the next round of the competition. Hosted by General Wesley Clark (ret) and Samantha Harris, the show stars Laila Ali, Dean Cain, Terry Crews, Nick Lachey, Todd Palin, Dolvett Quince, Picabo Street and Eve Torres.

Major Crimes | 9pm on TNT
“Medical Causes”
Clues and facts become hazy when the crew investigates a deadly car accident at a nightclub. Meanwhile, harsh truths surface when Raydor tries to locate Rusty’s mother.

Bunheads | 9pm on ABC Family
“A Nutcracker in Paradise”
Michelle and Fanny begin to grow closer and enjoy each other’s creative input as they prepare for Fanny’s annual production of The Nutcracker. Michelle is organizing the fundraiser, advising the girls on their boy drama and feeling more at home than ever before. But their newfound harmony is soon disrupted by honest mistakes. Meanwhile, Boo decides to make a move on the guy she likes.

Grimm | 10pm on NBC
“Bad Moon Rising”
As Hank (Russell Hornsby) continues to seek help to cope with the inexplicable siting he had, an old friend, Jarold Kempfer (guest star Mark Pellegrino), needs his help when his daughter (guest star Maddie Hasson) goes missing. Nick’s (David Giuntoli) expertise as a Grimm comes in to play as he investigates the disturbing motives linked to the disappearance. Silas Weir Mitchell, Bitsie Tulloch, Sasha Roiz, Reggie Lee and Bree Turner also star.

Perception | 10pm on TNT
“Nemesis”
Pierce investigates a case revolving around a schizophrenic. Meanwhile, Moretti tries to impress her new FBI boss.

Also playing…

• Push Girls | “Breaking Back In” | 10pm on Sundance
• The Inbetweeners | “Sunshine Mountain” | 10:30pm on MTV
• Web Therapy | “The Insanity Offense” | 11pm on Showtime

Leave a comment and let us know what you will be watching!