Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Wednesday, April 6, 2011

It’s almost ridiculous how much TV is on tonight to get you through your hump day, including the premieres of BREAKING IN and TOP CHEF: MASTERS and the season finale of OFF THE MAP.

Peep the lineup below!

American Idol | 8pm on Fox
“9 Finalists Compete”
The AMERICAN IDOL finalists perform live once again hoping to impress the judges and the nation. After the performances, it is up to America to vote. Tune in to see who amazes the judges and who falls flat as the nine finalists compete.

Survivor | 8pm on CBS
“The Game Respects Big Moves”
The former tribes have big plans for one castaway who has the potential to change the game. Meanwhile, this same castaway grapples with the decision of whether to make the powerful move.

America’s Next Top Model | 8pm on The CW
“Eric Daman”
At a shoot with photographer/judge Nigel Barker, the models wear fashions designed for Ford’s “Warriors in Pink” campaign and compete to appear in a national print ad. The winner also gets a huge surprise, and the shoot ends with an angry confrontation between two of the models. Next, Miss J. takes the models on a field trip to Universal Studios for a VIP tour, where they are joined by Jay Manuel for a shoot with photographer Miguel Starcevich and “Gossip Girl” stylist Eric Damon. Damon joins the judges for an extra-dramatic panel, where one of the girls has a total meltdown.

SO MUCH MORE. KEEP READING…

Shedding For The Wedding | 9pm on The CW
“For Better, For Worse, For Richer, For Poorer, In Sickness and in Health… ”
Only three couples remain and tensions are running high. One couple in particular is determined to beat out another couple to get to the finale, no matter what. An injury causes one couple to worry that they might be in trouble. The couples have a surprise visit from their maids of honor and best men and it’s an emotional reunion for everyone. At the weigh-in, one couple triumphs, securing their place in the finale. The other two couples face off in a tandem-bike race in the final elimination challenge. Only two couples remain and they head home for three months to continue losing weight and prepare to come back and compete in the finale to win their Dream Wedding.

Criminal Minds | 9 pm on CBS
“Hanley Waters”
As the BAU investigates targeted killings in Tampa, they also deal with their own feelings about the loss of Prentiss. Guest stars include Kelli Williams as suspect Shelley Chamberlain, and David Chisum as her estranged husband, Don.

Top Chef | 9pm on Bravo
“Reunion Special”
Host Andy Cohen serves up a reunion edition featuring the regrouped all-star food fighters, who dish on the raw antics and well-done dramas of Season 8. Appearing: series host Padma Lakshmi and judges Tom Colicchio and Gail Simmons.

Breaking In | 9:30 pm on FOX | Series Premiere
“Pilot”
Contra Security, a high-tech security firm that takes extreme – and often questionable – measures to sell its protection services is corporate America’s answer to “The A-Team,” giving clients a sense of security by first ripping it away. In the opener, Contra’s man of mystery owner, Oz, blackmails his newest recruit, computer hacker Cameron, to join his team. Cameron quickly learns that cracking into state-of-the-art security systems is a lot easier than dealing with his co-workers, including the alluring Melanie, prank-pulling Cash and competitive Josh.

Mr. Sunshine | 9:30pm on ABC
“Ben and Vivian”
Ben is in for a surprise when his one-night-stand turns out to be Crystal’s new assistant, Vivian. When Ben and Vivian try to continue their “no strings attached” relationship, Ben discovers something about himself. Meanwhile, Crystal’s efforts to be a responsible mom to Roman are derailed, and the mascot sends Alonzo over the edge.

Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior | 10pm on CBS
“Night Hawks”
After a spree killer targets Oklahoma City residents, Cooper and the red cell team are called to step in before the situation escalates.

Off the Map | 10 pm on ABC | Season Finale
“There’s a Lot to Miss About the Jungle”
The country’s Holy Week festivities take a chaotic turn when a truck float crashes, and Ben makes a difficult call as Ryan’s health deteriorates. Meanwhile, Lily forces her own issues aside when tragedy strikes Mateo’s family farm.

Law & Order: SVU | 10pm on NBC
“Preparations”
DDA Jonah Dekker (guest star Terrence Howard from LAW & ORDER: LOS ANGELES) comes to NYC from Los Angeles to defend his cousin who has been accused of rape. Meanwhile, ADA Casey Novak (guest star Diane Neal) returns to help detectives Benson and Stabler with the case. The detectives soon discover that the case goes much deeper than the current accusation and it raises the question: how far will someone go to get revenge for their family?

Justified | 10pm on FX
“Brother’s Keeper”
Mags and Carol Johnson talk turkey, with Boyd sitting in and Raylan just outside, standing guard. Earlier, Coover overhears Mags talking about him to young Loretta McCready. He doesn’t like what he hears.

Top Chef: Masters | 10 pm on Bravo
“Restaurant Wars”
Season 3 kicks off with 12 accomplished culinarians battling it out in a time-honored and all-encompassing “Top Chef” challenge—Restaurant Wars. Curtis Stone is the new series host and Ruth Reichl serves as a new judge.

Also Playing…

– The Kennedys – “Part 4 of 8” – 8 pm on Reelz

– Minute to Win It – “Twin Cities” – 8pm on NBC

– Ghost Hunters – “Residual Haunts” – 9pm on Syfy

– Extreme Couponing – “J’amie and Tiffany” – 9 pm on TLC

– Mythbusters – “Mission Impossible Mask” – 9 pm on Discovery

– The Real World – “Playas Getting Played” – 10pm on MTV

– Hoarding: Buried Alive – “It’s Out of Control” – 10pm on TLC

– Tori and Dean: Storibook Weddings – “Samantha and Steven’s Pug Chic Wedding” – 10 pm on Oxygen

– Storage Wars – “High End Heist” – 10:30pm on A&E

– Being Erica – “Adam’s Family” – 11pm on SoapNet

Let us know what you will be watching tonight and DVR-ing for later by leaving a comment below!