Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Wednesday, September 26, 2012

A very, very, very busy Wednesday night.

Take a look at all your options…

The X Factor | 8pm on Fox
“Auditions #5”
The auditions in front of an audience of thousands continue on THE X FACTOR. Don’t miss the unbelievable tryouts as judges Simon Cowell, Britney Spears, Demi Lovato, and L.A. Reid continue their search to find the next global superstar or breakout music group worthy of a $5 million recording contract with Syco/Sony Music. Find out who will bring the judges and audience to their feet and who will leave the stage heartbroken.

Oh Sit! | 8pm on The CW
“Episode 109”
In this fun, high-stakes, high-octane musical chairs competition, 12 thrill-seeking daredevils race head-to-head through five physically demanding, chair-splitting obstacle course-style eliminations as they each compete to claim a chair – all to the sounds of a live band. At the end of the hour, only one contestant will be left sitting triumphant to seize the cash prize and the title of OH SIT! champion. The show is hosted by Jamie Kennedy (“The Ghost Whisperer”) and actress/television host Jessi Cruickshank (“MTV Live”). Adding to the fun, Tanika Ray (“Extra”) will be in the trenches with the contestants both on and off the track, and will add color commentary from the sidelines as the action unfolds. The musical guest is Orianthi (“According to You”).

The Middle | 8pm on ABC | Season Premiere
“Last Whiff of Summer, Parts 1 & 2”
Frankie’s plans to recreate the magic of her own childhood summers are foiled when Mike lets it slip that Axl is his favorite Heck child, and Frankie tries to coax the kids into telling them who their favorite parent is. Meanwhile, when Frankie and Mike discover that Axl failed English during the past school year, they force him to make it up in summer school, otherwise he could jeopardize any chance of getting a college sports scholarship after graduation; Brick takes up growing a tomato for his summer project; and Sue tries to bond with a reluctant Mike and to get him involved in different activities with her — which she plans to document in a giant scrapbook.

Animal Practice | 8pm on NBC
“Little Miss Can’t Be Wrong”
When Dog’s (Tyler Labine) dog “Little Miss Can’t Be Wrong,” gets injured and needs surgery, he enlists George (Justin Kirk) to perform the operation when he realizes he’s too nervous to do it himself. Dorothy (JoAnna Garcia Swisher) steps up her efforts to be accepted by the staff when she finds out they’ve been doing Happy Hour without her. Meanwhile, Angela (Betsy Sodaro) decides to try and sell Dr. Rizzo’s (Crystal) artwork to a gallery but Dr. Rizzo is not so keen on the idea. Bobby Lee and Kym Whitley also star.

Guys With Kids | 8:30pm on NBC
“Chris’ New Girlfriend”
Chris (Jesse Bradford) invites everyone over for a BBQ to meet his new girlfriend (guest star Eva Amurri Martino). When Nick (Zach Cregger) learns of Chris’ girlfriend’s identity, he confesses they share a past. Meanwhile, Gary (Anthony Anderson) realizes trouble is headed his way because he forgot his wedding anniversary. Jamie-Lynn Sigler and Erinn Hayes also star.

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Modern Family | 9pm on ABC | Season Premiere
“Bringing Up Baby”
Jay’s birthday is upon us again and, as before, he makes it well-known that he wishes to keep it as low key as possible, with no grand gestures or surprises. But leave it to the family to miss the mark yet again! Phil takes Jay on a very unconventional fishing trip with his buddies, and Gloria struggles with how to break the pregnancy news to him. Meanwhile, Dylan moves into the Dunphy household temporarily, and Mitch and Cam decide to look into adopting a cat as they continue to cope with their failed attempt to adopt another child.

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | 9pm on NBC | 2-Hour Season Premiere
“Lost Reputation”/”Above Suspicion”
In the season 14 premiere, the SVU squad is reeling from the fallout after Captain Cragen (Florek) wakes up with a dead escort – a potential witness in an SVU case – in his bed. Tensions run high at the precinct as the detectives contend with District Attorney Paula Foster’s (guest star Paget Brewster) investigation of Cragen, as well as the arrival of a tough new captain, Steven Harris (guest star Adam Baldwin.) Brian Cassidy (guest star Dean Winters) treads an increasingly narrow line as an undercover cop in Bart Ganzel’s (guest star Peter Jacobson) escort organization, as Detective Nick Amaro (Danny Pino) struggles with the case and his marriage. Also starring: Mariska Hargitay (Detective Olivia Benson), Ice-T (Detective Odafin Tutuola), Richard Belzer (Sergeant John Munch) and Kelli Giddish (Detective Amanda Rollins).

Criminal Minds | 9:01pm on CBS | Season Premiere
“The Silencer”
When a Texas prisoner escapes during a transfer, he leaves behind victims with his unique trademark, sewing their mouths shut, a signature the BAU remembers as unique to the UnSub “The Silencer.” While they investigate who he was and who he’s become, the BAU also gets to know the newest member of the team, on the eighth season premiere of CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Sept. 26 (9:01-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Emmy Award-nominated actress Jeanne Tripplehorn joins the cast as linguistics expert Alex Blake, the newest member of the BAU team.

The Neighbors | 9:31pm on ABC | Series Premiere
“Pilot”
Marty Weaver (Lenny Venito) just wants the best for his wife, Debbie (Jami Gertz), and their three kids. That’s why he’s moving them to Hidden Hills, New Jersey, a gated community complete with its own golf course. Marty is certain that their new home will be a dream come true. And then, they meet the neighbors. . . . aliens from the planet Zabvron — and the Weavers are the first humans they’ve ever met — on the premiere

CSI | 10pm on CBS | Season Premiere
“Karma to Burn”
D.B. Russell’s granddaughter was kidnapped in last season’s finale cliffhanger and now he leads the CSI team on a hunt to find her.

The Soup | 10pm on E!
A weekly recap of various pop culture and television show moments of the week. The show is hosted by Joel McHale (COMMUNITY), who provides sarcastic and biting commentary on the hottest celeb news events and goofiest reality clips.

Also playing…

• Survivor | 8pm on CBS
  
• Revenge | “The First Chapeter” | 10pm on ABC
  

What will you be watching?