Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Thursday, February 18, 2010

It’s been a rough week for TV goers. Once again the Olympics are turning the TV schedule upside down. But I’m happy to report that if the winter games aren’t your bag, then you have plenty of other options for TV tonight.  Not all of our regular Thursday night shows are on (or have new episodes), but there’s enough to keep us busy for sure.

Check out a few of the highlights from tonight’s TV schedule. I’ll let you know what I’m excited about and then it’s your turn.

The Deep End | 8pm on ABC
“An Innocent Man”
Liam and Dylan realize they are the only ones who believe their client is innocent; Addy receives a surprise visit from her long-distance boyfriend.

Survivor | 8pm on CBS
“It’s Getting the Best of Me”
Backstabbing and dissension run rampant through a tribe; one villain pushes so hard to provide for the tribe that he passes out. [GMMR: So happy I’ve decided to watch SURVIVOR this season.  If you’re a fan and you’re wondering where the SURVIVOR coverage is, be sure to tune into The TV Talk Podcast. Dan & I recorded a new episode last night and we shared our thoughts on this season’s heroes and villains.]

XXI Winter Olympics | 8pm on NBC
From Vancouver, B.C. Figure skating: men’s free skate Gold Medal final; snowboarding: women’s halfpipe semifinals and Gold Medal final; speed skating: women’s 1000m Gold Medal final; skiing: women’s super combined Gold Medal final.

(The rest of Thursday night’s lineup is after the jump)

Past Life | 9pm on Fox
“Soul Music”
When two people share the same regression episodes, the team discovers that the couple are star-crossed lovers who rediscover each other in each life.

Grey’s Anatomy | 9pm on ABC
“The Time Warp”
Callie, Bailey and Richard present pivotal surgical cases from their pasts when Derek restores the hospital lecture series. [GMMR: Looking forward to seeing this flashback episode.]

Private Practice | 10pm on ABC
“‘Til Death Do Us Part”
Naomi, Addison and Pete try to save a premature baby; Cooper thinks Charlotte’s new boyfriend is abusing pills.

Burn Notice | 10pm on USA
“Partners in Crime”
Sam and Michael investigate a robbery at a chic fashion house; Michael and Fiona gain the trust of a Polish intelligence officer.

America’s Best Dance Crew | 10pm on MTV
“Nationals”
The top 9 crews must turn a hit song into a hip hop routine. [GMMR: Yikes! I haven’t seen one episode yet. I need to get on the ball. Will you be watching? Definitely let me know.]

Also playing…

• Archer | 10pm on FX: Archer and the ISIS crew battle the clock and each other, when a bomb threatens the maiden voyage of the luxury airship Excelsior.

• Project Runway | 10pm on Bravo: Designers create new looks to be judged on the runway.

On the late night couch…

• The Late Show with David Letterman: Scarlett Johansson, Daniel Merriweather
• The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson: Jennifer Tilly, Jimmie Johnson
• Jimmy Kimmel Live: Freddie Prinze Jr., Danica Patrick, Robin Thicke
• Late Night with Jimmy Fallon: John Lithgow, Kings of Convenience
• Chelsea Lately: Ross Mathews, Owen Benjamin, Guy Branum
• Last Call with Carson Daly: Jason Reitman, Kenna, Franz Ferdinand (R 12/17/09)
• The Daily Show with Jon Stewart: Willie Mays (R 2/10/10)
• The Colbert Report: Claire Danes (R 2/10/10)
• Lopez Tonight: Jennifer Lopez, Amber Valletta, Mark Valley, Christian Lander (R 1/18/10)

Which shows will YOU be checking out tonight? Leave a comment and let me know.