Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Thursday, October 18, 2012

Even with Fox busy with baseball, Thursday night television is kind of a nightmare. A fantastically wonderful nightmare, but a nightmare nonetheless.

Take a look at your options!

The Big Bang Theory | 8pm on CBS
“The Re-Entry Minimization”
When Wolowitz returns from space, he doesn’t get the hero’s welcome he expected. Meanwhile, Game Night turns into a battle of the sexes.

The Vampire Diaries | 8pm on The CW
“Memorial”
Elena tries to cope with the extreme highs and lows that are part of becoming a vampire, and Stefan and Damon almost come to blows while arguing about what is best for her. Damon decides to help Elena in his own way and asks her not to tell Stefan. A stranger, Connor Jordan, arrives in town and begins questioning Sheriff Forbes and Mayor Lockwood. Connor’s actions quickly convince Stefan that they are dealing with a dangerous vampire hunter. Jeremy and Matt are surprised to see a girl they used to know, April, has returned to town and is enrolling at Mystic Falls High. At a town gathering, Elena comes close to losing control until Caroline steps in to help her. Finally, Damon confides his feelings to an unexpected friend.

Last Resort | 8pm on ABC
“Voluntold”
Even as Marcus and Sam learn that they have been charged with treason against the United States, a greater threat within their own crew is brewing. Meanwhile, an old friend of Sam’s, Paul Wells, pays Christine a visit and tries to ease her fears about her husband.

30 Rock | 8pm on NBC
“Episode 703”
Liz works to prove to Tracy that women are funny while simultaneously attempting to head off a meltdown from Jenna after some negative publicity. Jack tries out an unconventional dating strategy.

Up All Night | 8:30pm on NBC
“Another Saturday Night”
Reagan and Chris realize it has been months since their last night out and decide to paint the town with Ava and Jerry. Meanwhile, on Chris’ advice Scott tries his hand at dating again.

Two and a Half Men | 8:31pm on CBS
“Four Balls, Two Bats and One Mitt”
Walden starts to feel his age when a friend’s daughter comes to town. Miley Cyrus guest stars.

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The Office | 9pm on NBC
“Work Bus”
When Jim convinces Dwight that the building is unsafe; Dwight rents a bus and sets up the office inside. Nellie asks for Andy’s help in adopting a baby. Meanwhile, Jim tries to make Pam happy with some pie.

Grey’s Anatomy | 9pm on ABC
“Love the One You’re With”
The survivors from the crash are asked to make an almost impossible decision that will affect the rest of their lives. Meanwhile, tension grows between Jackson and April after they’re forced to work together, and Alex tries to restrain himself with one of the interns.

Person of Interest | 9pm on CBS
“Masquerade”
With Finch back in the Library, Reese returns to field work, only to face his toughest case yet – protecting the privileged daughter of a Brazilian diplomat.

Beauty and the Beast | 9pm on The CW
“Proceed with Caution”
When a rising young ballerina mysteriously falls to her death, Vincent senses that the understudy, Victoria, is hiding information about the dancer’s murder. Cat and Tess discover that the victim tried to file a police report for an assault. Meanwhile, Cat seeks out Vincent’s help to decipher a medical paper found in her mother’s belongings, and J.T. worries that Cat’s visits to the warehouse loft leave Vincent vulnerable to discovery by Muirfield’s agents. Catherine encourages Vincent to help her investigate deeper into the Muirfield project, but when Vincent refuses, Cat investigates on her own, until her computer is wiped clean by a malicious virus. Tess tries her hand at dating again, but soon discovers that she’s unknowingly involved with a married man. Heather moves out of Cat’s apartment after growing uncomfortable with her sister’s quest for more answers about their mother’s death.

Parks & Recreation | 9:31pm on NBC
“Sex Education”
An STD outbreak amongst Pawnee seniors prompts Leslie to conduct a sex education class. Meanwhile, Ron helps Tom adjust to life without technology after his gadgets are taken away, and Ben and April meet Congressman Murray for the first time.

Elementary | 10:01pm on CBS
“Child Predator”
Sherlock and Watson consult on a child abduction case involving a serial killer who is nicknamed “The Balloon Man,” because he leaves a signature batch of balloons at each of his crime scenes.

Scandal | 10:02pm on ABC
“Hunting Season”
A paranoid government official drops a bombshell on Pope & Associates and even Olivia is caught off-guard with how high up this Scandal goes. Back at the office, unresolved questions about Quinn’s background create tension amongst the associates. Meanwhile, despite Cyrus’ best efforts to keep a lovesick President under control, things still manage to heat up between Fitz and Olivia when Olivia’s old flame returns.

Also playing…

• It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia | “The Gang Recycles Their Trash” | 10pm on FX
• The League | “The Hoodie” | 10:30pm on FX
• Brand X with Russell Brand | 11pm on FX
• Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell | 11:30pm on FX

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