Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Tuesday, November 20, 2012

It may be a holiday week, but we have a full night of television!

Take a look at all your choices…

The Voice | 8pm on NBC
“Live Results Show”
America will vote to eliminate two artists from each team and the remaining eight will move on to the next phase of the competition.

Dancing with the Stars | 8pm on ABC
“Episode 1509A”
The UK’s new boyband sensation, The Wanted, will perform a medley of their current single “I Found You” and their biggest hit, “Glad You Came.” Legendary performer and world famous choreographer Paula Abdul returns to the ballroom to perform in our final “Macy’s Stars of Dance” with a groundbreaking number. And before the night’s end, two more couples will be eliminated.

Hart of Dixie | 8pm on The CW
“Baby, Don’t Get Hooked on Me”
After Zoe treats the high school football team, she learns that Max, who happens to be Rose’s (guest star McKaley Miller) new crush, has become infatuated with her instead. Eager to nip his crush in the bud, Zoe learns that Max is prone to overreacting to heartbreak and is encouraged by the town to wait until after the big game, as they are counting on him to win. Lemon (Jaime King) decides to start a catering business and asks AnnaBeth (guest star Kaitlyn Black) to join, but Lemon is taken aback by her answer. Meanwhile, Lavon (Cress Williams) tries to win over Ruby’s (guest star Golden Brooks) grandfather Sergeant Jeffries (guest star Charlie Robinson) by doing his chores, but Lavon finds out there is another reason her grandfather doesn’t want them together.

Raising Hope | 8pm on Fox
“Candy Wars”
When Natesville holds its annual Thanksgiving Radish Harvest Festival, Jimmy is determined to sell the most candy bars around town, so that Hope can ride atop the town’s Thanksgiving Day float. But when Jimmy doesn’t sell enough to win the contest, Virginia and Maw Maw unveil a dark, mafia-inspired family secret that could lead the Chances to victory.

NCIS | 8pm on CBS
“Shell Shock – Part II”
Gibbs continues to work with Captain Wescott while he retraces his steps in order to help the NCIS team track down a terrorist. With Thanksgiving on the horizon, Abby’s enthusiasm for the NCIS family dinner is building, and Tony’s curiosity is peaking when he learns Ziva is making special plans for the opera.

Ben and Kate | 8:30pm on Fox
“Reunion”
When a high school reunion is held on the eve of Thanksgiving, Will (guest star Geoff Stults) encourages Kate to attend and stand up to the high school bully, Anna (guest star Amber Stevens) for giving her an unforgettable nickname. Meanwhile, in the midst of the holiday season, Ben doesn’t think he can keep much longer the huge secret that he and BJ have been hiding from Kate.

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Emily Owens, MD | 9pm on The CW
“Emily and… the Tell-Tale Heart”
When a drug impaired patient in the ER embarrasses Emily (Mamie Gummer), making her the laughing stock of the hospital, she tries to take Dr Bandari’s (Necar Zadegan) advice to be tougher. Emily and Will (Justin Hartley) discover that their teenage patient needs a partial liver transplant, but when neither parent is a match, a shocking secret is revealed. Meanwhile, Cassandra (Aja Naomi King) tries to get some intel on Will by being nice to Emily, while Tyra (Kelly McCreary) sets Emily up on a date with her ex without Emily’s knowledge.

New Girl | 9pm on Fox
“Parents”
Jess invites her divorced Mom and Dad (guest stars Jamie Lee Curtis and Rob Reiner) over for Thanksgiving dinner and enlists Nick and Cece to help her with a “Parent Trap” to reunite them. Meanwhile, Schmidt’s cousin, Big Schmidt (guest star Rob Riggle), visits, and Winston manipulates them into an escalating battle to prove their manhood.

Go On | 9pm on NBC
“Dinner Takes All”
When Amy (Lauren Graham) pays a visit to her old college friends Ryan (Matthew Perry) and Steven (John Cho), the guys unexpectedly begin to compete for her affection. Meanwhile, Ryan invites the support group to the K-Bal offices for Thanksgiving, Lauren’s (Laura Benanti) qualifications are tested by Owen’s (Tyler James Williams) mom and Anne’s (Julie White) kids meet Ryan for the first time.

Happy Endings | 9pm on ABC
“More Like Stanksgiving”
Alex and Dave host Thanksgiving dinner at their new place, and Dave gets a little sidetracked by his desire to share his heritage with his friends and give them a real Navajo Thanksgiving. Meanwhile, Max gets his hands on a copy of the lost season of “The Real World” that he and Brad were on. The whole gang sits down and takes a walk down memory lane to when and how they all met 10 years ago — but also gain some added insight on things they weren’t aware of.

NCIS: LA | 9pm on CBS
“Skin Deep”
The NCIS: LA team heads to the beach to question the possible link between a surfer, an Internet video and a dead Naval tech scientist. Meanwhile, as Callen and Hanna investigate the victim’s intelligence connections, Deeks and Kensi go undercover to catch their suspects and some waves.

Don’t Trust the B—- in Apartment 23 | 9:30pm on ABC
“It’s a Miracle…”
Chloe and June have different feelings about Thanksgiving – Chloe hates it, June loves it. Sadly, June can’t afford to fly home this year, so Chloe persuades June to come with her to her parents’ house for the holiday — but under the most strange and awkward conditions. Meanwhile, James volunteers at an exclusive celebrity soup kitchen in order to get a photo opp, and is unpleasantly surprised when he and Luther get roped into actually working.

The New Normal | 9:30pm on NBC
“Pardon Me”
After recalling the disastrous dinners of Thanksgivings past, Bryan (Andrew Rannells), David (Justin Bartha), Goldie (Georgia King), Shania (Bebe Wood) and Rocky (NeNe Leakes) decide that this year they are going to enjoy the holiday with their new family. Later, after realizing the horrible fates of the turkeys at the farm a sensitive Shania and Bryan pardon all of them and take them home as new pets. The move prompts a meat-free dinner menu and in the spirit of the pardon encourages everyone to invite over family and friends that they need to make amends with. David invites his mother (guest star Jackie Hoffman) and his father (guest star Barry Bostwick), while Bryan extends an olive branch to Jane (Ellen Barkin), Goldie reaches out to Clay (Jayson Blair) and Rocky puts aside her political differences with her brother Clint (guest star Sterling Sulieman). Though the pre-dinner festivities seem to be cheerful it doesn’t take long for personalities to clash and for this Thanksgiving to go to the birds.

The Mindy Project | 9:30pm on Fox
“Thanksgiving”
Mindy decides to cook Thanksgiving dinner at Gwen’s house, but she is completely caught off guard when her former blind date, Dennis (returning guest star Ed Helms), arrives with his new girlfriend. Meanwhile, a lonely Danny mans the empty office while Betsy and Jeremy visit Betsy’s eccentric family for the holiday.

Private Practice | 10pm on ABC
“Apron Strings”
In this Addison-centric episode, her role as a parent is challenged when Henry’s biological mother reappears and asks to be more involved in her young son’s life. Meanwhile Addison reconnects with her mentor, who shares a very painful secret.

Parenthood | 10pm on NBC
“One More Weekend With You”
Crosby (Dax Shepard) and Jasmine (Joy Bryant) continue to adjust to life as a married couple as they organize an event for Jabbar’s (Tyree Brown) school. Amber (Mae Whitman) learns more about Ryan’s (Matt Lauria) past during a spontaneous road trip. Adam (Peter Krause) and Kristina (Monica Potter) plan a sleepover for Max (Max Burkholder). Meanwhile, Julia (Erika Christensen) and Joel (Sam Jaeger) try to accommodate the differing needs of Victor (Xolo Mariduena) and Sydney (Savannah Paige Rae). Sarah (Lauren Graham) and Mark (Jason Ritter) encounter a parenting dilemma that sparks questions about their relationship.

Vegas | 10:01pm on CBS
“Bad Seeds”
Sheriff Lamb finds himself in the unusual position of protecting Savino when Milwaukee puts out a hit on the mobster. Also, the results of the mayoral election are in.

Covert Affairs | 10pm on USA Network
“Lady Stardust”
Annie goes to Amsterdam to rescue a spy who was taken hostage in the season 3 finale.

 

Also playing…

• Sons of Anarchy | 10pm on FX

What will you be tuning in to?