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.

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HART OF DIXIE: Did Zoe Make the Right Choice?

[Warning: This post contains spoilers for the season 2 premiere of HART OF DIXIE. If you haven’t seen the hour yet, go watch it and then come back here to weigh in!]

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BEN AND KATE Creator Dana Fox Teases ‘Bad Cop/Bad Cop’

BEN AND KATE is brand new tonight, and now that Ben is staying in town, he has a few issues with how his sister has been handling things in his absence.

“Kate has been lying about where they live to get Maddie into a better school system,” BEN AND KATE creator Dana Fox told me. “She’s saying they’re living at Tommy’s parents place, but Kate is a terrible, terrible liar, so she’s avoiding school, afraid she’s going to blow her cover. And Ben comes into this situation like, ‘This is insane. You can’t keep doing this. We’re going to go back to school night and charm the pants off these people so we can control the response to the situation. It’s crisis management 101.’ And she’s going, ‘No! Don’t mess it up! Don’t talk to anybody, don’t get me in there, I’m a terrible liar.’ And of course he gets her into that and they have to deal with it.”

And while the situation allows for some ridiculously hilarious moments for the siblings, it does also allow viewers to get another flashback into their younger years.

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NBC Orders Full Seasons of GO ON, REVOLUTION, and THE NEW NORMAL

If you placed money on which shows would get renewed first, we have our answer — NBC has picked up full seasons of the J.J. Abrams/Eric Kripke drama REVOLUTION and comedies GO ON and THE NEW NORMAL.

Which show are you most excited to have more of? (And be honest — did you win any money?)

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FRINGE Promo Previews the ‘Saga’ to Come

In case your brain was feeling particularly intact, why not watch this extended FRINGE promo and make it explode a little?

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FRINGE airs Fridays at 9 PM on Fox.

Related:

FRINGE: ‘In Absentia’ Photo Preview
On the Set of FRINGE: John Noble Thanks the Fans
FRINGE: Anna Torv on the ‘Huge Reboot,’ if She’s Still Okay with the Potential for Olivia to Die, and Fauxlivia

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RAISING HOPE: Shannon Woodward on Having Melanie Griffith for an On-Screen Mom

For RAISING HOPE’s Shannon Woodward (Sabrina), season 3 is shaping up to be a big year for her character — not only will viewers learn more about Sabrina’s mother and grandmother (who are introduced in tonight’s season premiere), but Sabrina’s relationship with Jimmy continues to steadily progress.

I sat down with Woodward to talk about having Melanie Griffith for an on-screen mom, season 3, and more…

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HART OF DIXIE: Jaime King Talks Lemon’s New-Found Independence, and Relationships with George, Lavon, Zoe, and Wade

When HART OF DIXIE returns tonight with brand new episodes, viewers will get to experience a new Lemon Breeland: an independent woman.

Gone is the Lemon who spent half of her life as part of “George and Lemon” and was content to be just a housewife — now, fresh off her canceled wedding, Lemon is on a quest to find herself.

I talked with HART OF DIXIE star Jaime King (Lemon) to see what she could share about season 2 of the CW series…

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BONES Recap: ‘The Gunk in the Garage’

Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Tuesday, October 2, 2012

A busy Tuesday night, as RAISING HOPE and HART OF DIXIE return to make our schedules a little more packed and PRIVATE PRACTICE celebrates its 100th episode.

Take a look at all of your options!

The Voice | 8pm on NBC
“The Best of the Blind Auditions”
Carson Daly (“Last Call with Carson Daly”) hosts an original special showcasing the vocal competition series, featuring the best of the blind auditions. Musician coaches Christina Aguilera, Adam Levine, CeeLo Green and Blake Shelton take a look back at their decisions as they head into the battle rounds. Christina Milian (“Be Cool”) serves as Social Media Correspondent.

Dancing with the Stars | 8 and 9pm on ABC
“Defining Dances”/”Episode 1502A”
Tuesday night’s exciting lineup continues with the season’s first “Macy’s Stars of Dance” performance, a futuristic standoff featuring some of the world’s most talented dancers battling for dance floor supremacy. The performance is choreographed by Shannon Mather, spotlighting Blake McGrath, Ian Eastwood and Tyne Stecklein leading their groups in an epic performance. We will also tease week 3’s “Iconic Dance Night” with a medley of iconic routines from seasons past, performed by The Troupe as well as talented dancers Anya Garnis, Jaymz Tuaileva, Lacey and Benji Schwimmer. And before night’s end, the second couple of the season will be eliminated.

Hart of Dixie | 8pm on The CW | Season Premiere
“I Fall to Pieces”
After George confesses his feelings to Zoe (Rachel Bilson), she finds herself having to make a tough decision between George (Scott Porter) and Wade (Wilson Bethel), leaving the two guys at odds on how to handle the situation. In search of some much needed girl advice, Zoe makes a new fast friend in former BlueBell resident Ruby Jeffries (guest star Golden Brooks), who no one is excited to see. Lemon (Jaime King) decides it’s time to get her own apartment and a job, but it’s tougher than she thought. Continuing to forge ahead with her new life, Lemon proceeds to return the wedding presents, but a sudden detour to Zoe’s while holding a cake knife creates a stir with the townspeople. Cress Williams and Tim Matheson also star.

Raising Hope | 8pm on Fox | Season Premiere
“Not Indecent, But Not Quite Decent Enough Proposal”
The Chance family meets Sabrina’s mother, Tamara (guest star Melanie Griffith), at the funeral of Sabrina’s grandmother, Nana (guest star Tippi Hedren). Nana’s last will and testament, revealed in a video she recorded before she died, has a big impact on Jimmy and Sabrina’s relationship. [Check out photos from the episode, plus teases from series stars Lucas Neff, Garret Dillahunt and Martha Plimpton!]

NCIS | 8pm on CBS
“Recovery”
When the body of a missing NCIS facilities manager is found four months after disappearing on the day of the Navy Yard bombings, the NCIS team is assigned to investigate the strange case for one of their own. Meanwhile, the team is required to complete mandatory psych evaluations with a crisis counselor, and Gibbs is most concerned about Abby’s recurring nightmares since the bombing.

Ben and Kate | 8:30pm on Fox
“Bad Cop/Bad Cop”
Kate, the ultimate rule follower, has been lying about where she lives so that Maddie can go to a school in a better district. But when Kate’s scheme starts unraveling and she must come clean with Maddie’s principal (guest star Alan Ruck), Ben tries to teach her the value of facing her fears.

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Hart of Dixie | 8pm on The CW

Season Premiere: Zoe has a difficult time choosing between Wade and George; Lemon tries to get a job and her own apartment.

Raising Hope | 8pm on Fox

Season Premiere: At the funeral for Sabrina’s grandmother, Nana, the Chance family meets Tamara (Melanie Griffith), Sabrina’s mother; Nana’s last will and testament has a significant impact on Sabrina and Jimmy’s relationship.

FRINGE: ‘In Absentia’ Photo Preview

With so many familiar locations (and likely people) gone after FRINGE leaped forward to 2036, the pictures from this Friday’s episode, “In Absentia,” which feature a key location for the series may have warmed my heart entirely too much.

Take a look!

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BEN AND KATE: Echo Kellum and Lucy Punch on Show Feedback and What’s to Come

It’s no secret I absolutely adore BEN AND KATE, but I’m not alone in that love: with the pilot available online for weeks before its official Fox debut last week, series stars Echo Kellum (Tommy) and Lucy Punch (BJ) told me recently they heard a lot of positive feedback from friends.

I sat down to talk with Kellum and Punch about the show, what’s to come, and Punch pitches a fabulously wrong story idea…

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RAISING HOPE: Lucas Neff Talks Season 3

In case you needed a reminder about what show RAISING HOPE’s Lucas Neff is on, when he sat down to do our interview about the upcoming season, he was decked out so fully in RH swag it even impressed me. The man is willing to go to extreme lengths to promote his show, and I appreciate that.

Take a look at the video below to see Neff’s fancy duds, plus he talks about all the guest stars in the show’s upcoming season and how that impacts the series…

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Watch the EMILY OWENS, M.D. Pilot Now!

Have you been curious about the new CW series, EMILY OWENS, M.D.? If you simply can’t wait until the October 16th series premiere, take a look at the pilot now!

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What do you think?

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