Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Tuesday, February 19, 2013

A busy Tuesday night — the CULT series premiere, the season opener for BODY OF PROOF, and the NBC comedies are back after several weeks off.

Take a look at all your choices…

Hart of Dixie | 8pm on The CW
“The Gambler”
Wade (Wilson Bethel) is excited to compete in the Battle of The Bands competition so he can use the prize money to open up his own bar, but Zoe’s (Rachel Bilson) suggestion that George (Scott Porter) play in the band ultimately backfires. Lemon (Jaime King) finds herself alone for the weekend until she talks Magnolia (guest star Claudia Lee) into some sisterly bonding. Meanwhile, Lavon (Cress Williams), who has seemingly given up on love, agrees to help Tom (guest star Ross Philips) with his relationship, which in turn opens his eyes to his own future.

Raising Hope | 8pm on Fox
“Arbor Daze”
The Ghost of Arbor Day Past, Present and Future (guest star Perry) pays a visit to Sabrina in the middle of the night, after she takes a stand against the way the Chance family celebrates the tree-themed holiday.

NCIS | 8pm on CBS
“Hereafter”
On leave from NCIS while still grieving the loss of his wife and his kids’ mother, Director Vance discovers unexpected personal information that causes him to question everything.

So much more. Keep reading…

New Girl | 9pm on Fox
“Parking Spot”
When Schmidt discovers a previously unknown, yet highly-coveted parking spot, Jess and the roommates battle it out to see who will get to use it. Meanwhile, Winston has a hard time finding a condom when he gets an impromptu invitation from Daisy (guest star Brenda Song).

Go On | 9pm on NBC
“Go Deep”
Ryan’s (Matthew Perry) prideful indignation over having to read a live commercial for a male enhancement product causes him to stage a walkout, only to be replaced by Terrell Owens whom he just hired as a temporary assistant. Lauren (Laura Benanti) obsesses over a single low group evaluation score and solicits help from George (Bill Cobbs) to find out who gave her the poor rating. Meanwhile Simone (Piper Perabo) invites Ryan to a meditation center where he does everything but calm himself. And in group, it’s Anne (Julie White) who helps put Ryan back on track with the truth.

Cult | 9pm on The CW | Series Premiere
“You’re Next”
Investigative journalist Jeff Sefton (Davis) has learned to live with his younger brother Nate’s (guest star James Pizzinato “Alcatraz”) relentless string of obsessions, especially his latest rant that a hit TV show called “Cult” intends to harm him. When his brother mysteriously disappears, Jeff enlists Skye Yarrow (Jessica Lucas, “Cloverfield,” “Melrose Place”), a young research assistant working on “Cult,” to help with his investigation into the dark underworld of the TV show and its rabid fans. Meanwhile, in the parallel worlds of the show-within-a-show, the cult’s ruthless leader, Billy Grimm, is played by actor Roger Reeves (the double role of Billy/Roger is played by Robert Knepper (“Prison Break,” “Shameless”), a man whose primary agenda is winning back his former follower and lover, Kelly Collins, played by actress Marti Gerritsen (the double role of Kelly/Marti is played by Alona Tal (“Supernatural,” “The Killing”). Since escaping from the cult, Kelly has become an LAPD detective who finds herself drawn back into an investigation of the group’s activities as she struggles to keep Billy at a safe distance. As the television show grows in popularity, cast members Roger and Marti begin to feel the effects in their “real” lives.

NCIS: LA | 9pm on CBS
“History”
An NCIS: LA investigation leads the team to question a lone survivor of a former terrorist organization, while Kensi and Deeks follow the trail into the woods.

The Mindy Project | 9:30pm on Fox
“Mindy’s Minute”
Mindy gets offered to host her own medical segment on the local news, and counts on an unexpected source to help her prepare for her new gig. Meanwhile, Beverly (Beth Grant) returns to the office as an administrative assistant, but has trouble keeping up with hip culture and modern technology.

The New Normal | 9:30pm on NBC
“Dog Children”
Bryan (Andrew Rannells) and David (Justin Bartha) realize that their puppy, Harvey Milkbone, has been preparing them to be parents, but when they have to rush him to the veterinarian they learn that parenting comes with both joy and worry. Elsewhere, Goldie (Georgia King) is called in for a parent- teacher conference when Shania (Bebe Wood) disrupts class with her latest homage, this time to Oscar award-winning actress Maggie Smith. When Clay (Jayson Blair) steps in, Goldie is turned on by his take-charge parenting and old romantic feelings are rekindled.

Body of Proof | 10pm on ABC | Season Premiere
“Abducted – Part 1”
Megan returns to work months after Peter’s death, and she is surprised by a man from her past – Tommy Sullivan (Mark Valley, “Fringe”), the new detective assigned to her case. Megan, along with Tommy and his rookie partner, Adam Schaeffer (Elyes Gabel, “Game of Thrones”), must stop a serial killer whose victims are young war veterans. As she learns more about the crime, the stakes rise when she gets a call from the killer — who is holding her teenage daughter, Lacey, hostage.

Smash | 10pm on NBC
“The Dramaturg”
Partnerships are tested as Eileen (Anjelica Huston) asks Tom (Christian Borle) and Julia (Debra Messing) to contend with an unwelcome new collaborator, while Jimmy (Jeremy Jordan) and Kyle (Andy Mientus) prepare to present their work for the first time. Derek (Jack Davenport) attempts to get Ronnie (guest star Jennifer Hudson) back on his side. Ivy (Megan Hilty) finds it hard to move on, but help from an old friend might take her one step closer to her dream.

Vegas | 10pm on CBS
“Two of a Kind”
Savino, Mia and Tommy have their hands full when a Hollywood producer and his ingenue, Violet, breeze into the Savoy. When Tommy finds himself over his head when tasked by Savino to keep an eye on Violet, he hires a very willing Dixon to shadow the starlet.

Also playing…

• The Taste | 8pm on ABC
• Betty White’s Off Their Rockers | 8pm on NBC
• Pretty Little Liars | 8pm on ABC Family
• The Bachelor | 9pm on ABC
• The Lying Game | 9pm on ABC Family
• Cougar Town | 10pm on TBS
• Justified | 10pm on FX
• White Collar | 10pm on USA Network

What will you be tuning in to?