Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Wednesday, October 3, 2012

The Presidential debates are derailing tonight a bit, but at least we have the return of SUPERNATURAL to look forward to!

Take a look at all your options…

The X Factor | 8pm on Fox
“Boot Camp #1”
Hopefuls who made it past the judges and audience of thousands during the live auditions travel to Miami, FL, for Boot Camp. During this phase of the competition, Simon Cowell, Britney Spears, Demi Lovato, and L.A. Reid will judge the contestants in a series of singing, dancing and overall performance challenges. Don’t miss the excitement of the next phase of auditions that will have everyone talking the next day.

Oh Sit! | 8pm on The CW
“Episode 110”
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 Kat Graham (“Heart Killer”).

The Middle | 8pm on ABC
“The Second Act”
When Frankie is suddenly fired from Ehlert Motors, she embarks on a quest not to repeat mistakes from the past by taking any crummy job that comes her way, deciding to go instead to tech school to secure a real career. Meanwhile, school has begun and Axl is starting his Senior year in high school, Sophomore Sue takes on the task of mentoring new freshman Jenna (Bailey Buntain, “Bunheads”), and Mike is upset with Brick when he can’t be bothered to put his book down to meet some of Mike’s friends after a softball game.

Animal Practice | 8pm on NBC
“Clean-Smelling Pirate”
When a young boy’s busy father leaves him at the hospital with their Parson Russell Terrier in kidney failure, George (Justin Kirk) must tap his softer side to help the boy deal with the situation. While Dorothy (JoAnna Garcia Swisher) tries to give the case to Doug (Tyler Labine), who is brilliant with kids, George insists that he is up for the challenge. Bobby Lee, Kym Whitley and Betsy Sodaro also star.

Guys With Kids | 8:30pm on NBC
“Marny Wants a Girl”
Marny (Tempestt Bledsoe) has always wanted a girl and insists on giving it a try but Gary (Anthony Anderson) isn’t too keen on the idea. Sheila (Erinn Hayes) organizes a child CPR class and signs everyone up. Nick (Zach Cregger) and Emily (Jamie-Lynn Sigler) reluctantly attend the class in hopes of proving they are good parents. Jesse Bradford also stars.

The Neighbors | 8:30pm on ABC
“Journey to the Center of the Mall”
After convincing the Bird-Kersees to let their kids try “human” school, the Weavers take them on their first excursion outside Hidden Hills – shopping for back-to-school clothes at the mall. They survived the trip to Earth, but will the mall be too much? Meanwhile, Debbie and Jackie have doubts about each other’s true intentions.

So much more. Keep reading…

Supernatural | 9pm on The CW | Season Premiere
“We Need To Talk About Kevin”
Dean (Jensen Ackles) re-emerges from Purgatory, but he isn’t alone. He heads straight for Sam (Jared Padalecki), but the reunion isn’t exactly what he thought it would be. Sam drops everything to join his brother, but leaving the life he had grown to enjoy turns out to be harder than he imagined. Dean and Sam look for Kevin (guest star Osric Chau) who has managed to escape Crowley’s (guest star Mark Sheppard) grasp, but things come to a head quickly when Kevin tells them what it is that Crowley wants. Robert Singer directed the episode written by Jeremy Carver. [Take a look at photos and interviews to prep for SUPERNATURAL’s new season!]

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
  

What will you be watching?