Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Thanks to the MLB madness of last weeks, things are kind of crazy on Fox tonight. And with the ABC comedies coming back to the mix, you sure have a full night of television to choose from.

Take a look at all your options!

The Voice | 8pm on NBC
“The Battles Continue”
The “battle rounds” continue and the coaches enlist the help of the music industry’s top recording artists to offer their knowledge and skill as advisers. Christina Aguilera teams up with Billie Joe Armstrong, Adam Levine with Mary J. Blige, CeeLo Green with Rob Thomas, and Blake Shelton with Michael Buble. In this phase the coaches pit two of their own team members against each other in a dueling duet. After the vocal face-off, each coach must choose which artist from their team is the strongest and in a new twist, also has the option of stealing losing artists from an opposing coach. Each coach has two steals during the battle rounds where their artists will proceed to the new knockout rounds.

Dancing with the Stars | 8pm on ABC
“Episode 1505A”
The four couples who performed their Team Dance on Monday night will dance their individual dances to their selected ‘guilty pleasure’ song, and the other four couples will take their turn on the dance floor with their Freestyle Team Dance. Judges’ scores and viewer votes from Monday and Tuesday night will be added to the following week’s scores and votes.

Hart of Dixie | 8pm on The CW
“Suspicious Minds”
While Zoe (Rachel Bilson) tries to keep things casual with Wade (Wilson Bethel), she becomes jealous after she sees him with another woman. Zoe decides to two can play at that game, and sets up a date with Ruby’s (guest star Golden Brooks) cousin. Reluctantly, Lavon (Cress Williams) agrees to let Lemon (Jaime King) be his campaign manager, but he unexpectedly becomes part of a town scandal when he takes the fall for her, a move which could end up costing him the Mayoral race. Meanwhile, with Lemon out of the house, Brick (Tim Matheson) and Magnolia (guest star Claudia Lee) struggle with the household chores and devise a plan to get Lemon to come back.

Raising Hope | 8pm on Fox
“If a Ham Falls in the Woods”
Jimmy and Sabrina attend a marriage retreat led by a priest (guest star Jordan) before they get married. Not wanting to miss out on a free vacation, Virginia and Burt pose as a newly engaged couple, so they can attend too. It becomes a true family affair when Sabrina’s mom Tamara (guest star Griffith) and her young lover, Roberto (guest star Valderrama), tag along. Meanwhile, Barney forgoes his birthday plans to babysit Maw Maw.

NCIS | 8pm on CBS
“Lost at Sea”
When a helicopter crew is adrift at sea and later discovered on shore, the NCIS team must determine the cause of the crash and locate the missing pilot. Meanwhile, Tony and McGee channel their inner “Maverick” and “Iceman,” a la “Top Gun,” and Ziva challenges them to a dare.

Pretty Little Liars | 8pm on ABC Family | Halloween Special
“This Is a Dark Ride”
Aria, Emily, Hanna and Spencer are looking forward to some good old Halloween fun now that the traumatic events with Nate are behind them. But once aboard the Rosewood Ghost Train, the girls are in for much more than just some childish trick or treats. With “A” running amuck and unexpected party-goers popping up at every turn, this Halloween event becomes one killer party.

Ben and Kate | 8:30pm on Fox
“Emergency Kit”
Now that Ben is living with Kate and Maddie, Kate wants Ben to be more responsible and prepared for potential emergencies, where Maddie is concerned. Of course, Ben thinks there isn’t a plan for everything. Meanwhile, Ben’s crazy ex-girlfriend Louise (guest star Sloane) makes a surprise visit and BJ might actually be developing real feelings for her boss, bar owner Buddy (guest star Corddry).

So much more. Keep reading…

Emily Owens, MD | 9pm on The CW
“Emily and… The Alan Zolman Incident”
Emily (Mamie Gummer) is unaware of her bad reputation with the nurses until one of them gives her a very specific case as revenge. After Emily reveals her feelings to Will (Justin Hartley), she tries to avoid anymore awkwardness by telling him she already has another crush. With a patient’s life hanging in the balance, Emily contemplates using the secret she knows about the chief to get a speedy approval on a procedure. Meanwhile, Micah (Michael Rady) is surprised to find someone new entertaining his mother during her chemotherapy.

New Girl | 9pm on Fox
“Models”
After spending a wild night out with Cece and her model friends, Jess jumps in the driver’s seat when she must fill in for Cece at a car show. Meanwhile, the guys question what defines male friendship after Schmidt buys Nick a cookie.

Go On | 9pm on NBC
“Any Given Birthday”
Ryan (Matthew Perry) has never liked celebrating his birthday, but when the group plans a scavenger hunt for him, he reluctantly plays along. Meanwhile, Ryan agrees to let Sonia (Sarah Baker) look after Steven (John Cho) after he’s undergone a colonoscopy, and Mr. K (Brett Gelman) and Anne (Julie White) bond over their passion for musicals.

Happy Endings | 9pm on ABC | Season Premiere
“Cazsh Dummy Spillionaires”
Dave and Alex start dating again, telling everyone they’re keeping it “cazsh.” When an unfortunate accident lands Penny in a full body cast, Max nurses her back to health. But after he meets her hot physical therapist (Matthew Del Negro as Kent), he starts “misery-ing” her so her fast recovery won’t put the brakes on his new crush; and Brad has a secret about his new unemployed status that he’s trying to keep from Jane.

NCIS: LA | 9pm on CBS
“Dead Body Politic”
The NCIS: LA team investigates the tragic death of a U.S. senatorial candidate’s staffer who is run over crossing the street. The high-profile case becomes a matter of national security as the agents must determine whether it is an isolated tragic incident or a politically connected plot that might put others in danger

The X Factor | 9:30pm on Fox | Special Night and Time
“Judge’s House #3”
The Judges’ Homes round continues as judges Simon Cowell, Demi Lovato, L.A. Reid and Britney Spears narrow their search for the next global superstar or breakout music group. The remaining contestants must convince their assigned mentor that they have what it takes to perform on the live shows for America’s vote. Find out who will make it through this grueling round and continue on their musical journey.

Don’t Trust the B—- in Apartment 23 | 9:30pm on ABC | Season Premiere
“A Reunion…”
In the season premiere, “A Reunion…,” James goes against Chloe’s advice, succumbing to June’s urging and attempting the unimaginable – dare we dream? — a Dawson’s Creek reunion! Along the way, he makes some shocking discoveries, veers slightly off course and encounters some stars of television past.

The New Normal | 9:30pm on NBC
“The Godparent Trap”
When Rocky (NeNe Leakes) talks about being her nieces godmother, Bryan (Andrew Rannells) begins to think about the traditions of his catholic upbringing. Looking to get back to his roots he visits a nearby church where Father Michael (guest star John Benjamin Hickey, “The Big C”) gives him some unexpected advice. Later, wanting to appoint godparents for their baby-to-be, Bryan and David (Justin Bartha) reach out to their friends Tiffany (guest star Constance Zimmer, “Entourage”) and Victoria (guest star Leisha Haley, “The L Word”) only to discover that they are dealing with their own parenting dilemmas.

Private Practice | 10pm on ABC
“You Don’t Know What You’ve Got Till It’s Gone”
Sheldon fears the worst when a little girl goes missing from the ER; Addison and Jake have a disagreement about one of his patients; and a new doctor joins the team at Saint Ambrose. Meanwhile, Stephanie questions Sam about his past with Addison.

Parenthood | 10pm on NBC
“I’ll Be Right Here”
Kristina (Monica Potter) is at a loss when she learns Max (Max Burkholder) must give his speech in his bid for class president on the same day as her surgery as Adam (Peter Krause) struggles to contain his nervous energy. Meanwhile, Drew (Miles Heizer) is upset with Sarah’s (Lauren Graham) decision to move them into Mark’s (Jason Ritter) apartment, Joel (Sam Jaeger) is concerned for Julia’s (Erika Christensen) health and well-being as she attempts to be “super mom,” and Ryan (Matt Lauria) asks Amber (Mae Whitman) out on a date.

Vegas | 10:01pm on NBC
“(Il)Legitimate”
When Savino tries to invest in the same casino that the local Milwaukee crew has been eyeballing, Milwaukee comes after him. Meanwhile, when Sheriff Lamb investigates the murder of an African American maid, he’s surprised to uncover her connection to one of the town’s most wealthy businessmen.

Covert Affairs | 10pm on USA Network
“Wishful Beginnings”
Eyal and his boss request the CIA’s assistance n tracking a Mossad asset.

Also playing…

• Face Off | “Scene of the Crime” | 9pm on Syfy
• Sons of Anarchy | “Toad’s Wild Ride” | 10pm on FX

What will you be tuning in to?