Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Thursday, October 4, 2012

A busy Thursday night that includes the return of 30 ROCK for its final season.

Take a look at your options!

The X Factor | 8pm on Fox
“Boot Camp #2”
THE X FACTOR Boot Camp auditions continue in Miami, FL. 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. See who makes the cut and who falls short.

The Big Bang Theory | 8pm on CBS
“The Decoupling Fluctuation”
When Sheldon learns that Penny is thinking about breaking up with Leonard, he tries to intervene. Meanwhile, in space, the other astronauts pick on Howard.

Last Resort | 8pm on ABC
“Blue on Blue”
More than 20 warships are closing on the 200-mile perimeter that Marcus Chaplin declared as a no man’s land around the island. And as XO Sam Kendal is drawn into a battle on the ground to keep them alive, Prosser confronts Marcus about something personal to him that could be impacting his judgment as Captain of the Colorado.

30 Rock | 8pm on NBC | Season Premiere
“Episode 701”
When “TGS” returns from hiatus, Liz (Fey) is alarmed by Jack’s shockingly bad fall programming line-up. Meanwhile, Jenna (Krakowski) prepares to be the ultimate bridezilla, enlisting a reluctant Liz to be her maid of honor, and Kenneth (Jack McBrayer) and Hazel (Kristen Schaal) invite Tracy (Tracy Morgan) to a dinner party.

The Next: Fame Is At Your Doorstep | 8pm on The CW | Season Finale
“Finale”
In the live two-hour finale, the five remaining finalists converge on Los Angeles’ Orpheum Theatre to represent their city and to compete for the big prize – a recording contract with Atlantic Records. Music icons Joe Jonas, Gloria Estefan, John Rich and Nelly will be on hand to announce the winner of “The Next.”

Up All Night | 8:30pm on NBC
“Swingers”
Reagan (Christina Applegate) and Chris (Will Arnett) start to worry that they are becoming an ordinary couple and go to great heights to prove otherwise. Meanwhile, Scott (Luka Jones) helps Ava (Maya Rudolph) declutter her life when she encounters her biggest fan (guest star Rachel Dratch).

Two and a Half Men | 8:31pm on CBS
“A Big Bag of Dog”
Following his break-up with Zoey (Sophie Winkleman), Walden has a breakdown, on TWO AND A HALF MEN

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Glee | 9pm on Fox
“The Break Up”
Rachel and Kurt are caught off-guard when they get unexpected visits in New York City. Meanwhile, Santana and Brittany deal with the long distance between them, and Will and Emma disagree on a new job offer.

The Office | 9pm on NBC
“Andy’s Ancestry”
Darryl (Craig Robinson) has a hard time in his new role as assistant regional manager when Andy (Ed Helms) flaunts his bloodlines. Dwight (Rainn Wilson) teaches Erin (Ellie Kemper) the Dothraki language to impress her boyfriend’s educated family. Nellie (Catherine Tate) tries to convince Pam (Jenna Fischer) that Jim (John Krasinski) is having an affair, and Jim reveals his secret in the warehouse.

Grey’s Anatomy | 9pm on ABC
“Remember the Time”
In this flashback episode, return to the site of the plane crash and watch as each doctor tries to cope with the heartache and injuries caused by the crash. Meanwhile, back at Seattle Grace, everyone struggles to find a bit of normalcy amidst the chaos.

Person of Interest | 9pm on CBS
“Bad Code”
The Machine delivers the number of a cold case that leads Reese ever closer to catching up with Finch and his kidnapper, Root.

Parks & Recreation | 9:31pm on NBC
“Soda Tax”
Leslie (Amy Poehler) negotiates with her fellow councilmen to pass a new law extending the community pool hours. When Chris (Rob Lowe) comes up with a new idea to solve people’s problems around the city, Ron (Nick Offerman) finds himself filling a pothole for a local mom (guest star Lucy Lawless). Meanwhile, Ben (Adam Scott) and April (Aubrey Plaza) decide to take a road trip to visit Leslie and Andy (Chris Pratt).

Elementary | 10:01pm on CBS
“While You Were Sleeping”
Sherlock uses his powers of deduction to consult on the murder of a young man who is shot upon entering his apartment. Meanwhile, Watson has dinner with her ex-boyfriend, Ty Morstan.

Scandal | 10:02pm on ABC
“The Other Woman”
When a public figure is caught in a compromising position, Olivia and her team must do some heavy lifting, literally, in order to clean up the mess. But Olivia is still dealing with the ramifications of the judge’s jaw-dropping verdict, and Abby continues to push for answers. In the White House, Cyrus and Fitz are forced to deal with a serious foreign policy emergency.

Also playing…

• Rock Center | 10pm on NBC
• Childrens Hospital | “A Kid Walks In To A Hospital” | 11:59pm on Adult Swim

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