Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Monday, April 4, 2011

Are you sad that CHUCK, HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER and HOUSE aren’t new tonight? That’s okay -– CASTLE, BEING HUMAN and many of our other favorites are and that leaves us plenty to choose from!

Check out tonight’s selection below.

Secret Life of the American Teenager| 8pm on ABC Family
“Mirrors”
When Amy makes a surprise visit to Ricky’s one morning, she meets his birth mother, Nora, for the first time, and Ben considers getting serious with Adrian.

Dancing with The Stars | 8pm on ABC
“1203”
The third week of performances features contestants telling stories through their dances.

So much more. Keep reading…

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Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Friday, April 1, 2011

Happy Friday, TV fans! Many of our favorites are on a break this evening, but there’s still a lot to choose from in tonight’s lineup. Check out the selection below!

Chaos | 8 pm on CBS
“Pilot”
After his new job at the CIA is cut on day one, Rick Martinez is enlisted by the CIA Deputy Director to be a mole in a team of unruly agents that he would love to fire. But, when the agents end up getting dirt on Rick, he’s forced to play by their rules, on the series premiere of CHAOS.

Shark Tank | 8 pm on ABC
“Episode 206”
For the first time, there will be children seeking a business investment from the Sharks for an idea they came up with while on a family road trip. Also in this episode, a stay-at-home mom who taught herself carpentry and started a furniture business has the Sharks fighting for a piece of it; an entrepreneur brings an innovative secret formula to the Tank; and a personal trainer believes he has the next hot trend in fitness equipment. In addition, there’ll be a follow-up with Grill Charms’ owner, Leslie Haywood, to see what making a deal with Robert Herjavec has done for her barbeque accessory.

Who Do You Think You Are? | 8 pm on NBC
“Gwyneth Paltrow”
As Academy Award-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow traces the roots of her beloved paternal grandfather, a man driven to succeed in the face of adversity, she uncovers a string of events that give her insight into her great grandmother’s character. On her mother’s side, Paltrow discovers that her ancestors have deep roots in the Caribbean island of Barbados.

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Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Thursday, March 31, 2011

While not one of the busiest nights of Thursday TV in recent memory, there’s still a lot to choose from. Not only will two people be kicked off AMERICAN IDOL tonight, but GREY’S ANATOMY is airing their big musical episode. If that’s too much drama for you, CBS is bringing the funny with THE BIG BANG THEORY and RULES OF ENGAGEMENT. Check out some other selections, too, by reading on…

American Idol | 8pm on Fox
“2 of 11 Voted Off”
It’s that time of the week where another finalist will be eliminated from the competition. Tune in to see who faces the chopping block and is sent home after America’s vote is revealed live.

The Big Bang Theory | 8pm on CBS
“The Zarnecki Incursion”
When Sheldon has his online gaming account hacked and his character stolen from, the guys team up to discover out who did it.

Rules of Engagement | 8:30 pm on CBS
“The Set Up”
When Russell discovers Timmy has a sister, he aims to impress. Meanwhile, Jeff and Audrey set their neighbor Liz up on a date.

Perfect Couples | 8:30pm on NBC
“Perfect Exes”
After finding out that Amy (Mary Elizabeth Ellis) has invited all of her ex-boyfriends to their wedding, Vance (David Walton) bonds with them but worries that he will become one of them. Rex (Hayes MacArthur) finds out that Leigh (Olivia Munn) keeps a file of her ex-boyfriends and is anxious to see it. Dave (Kyle Bornheimer) and Julia (Christine Woods) tie up some loose ends as they help prepare for Vance and Amy’s wedding. Nicolette Robinson also stars.

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Jonathan Groff Returns to GLEE

Good news, GLEE fans: Jesse St. James is returning!

TVLine is reporting that Jonathan Groff (Jesse) will reprise his role as Rachel’s ex in the last three episodes of season two. Jesse has been MIA so far this year following Vocal Adrenaline’s beatdown of New Directions at Regionals at the end of the first season.

So what brings him back? Sorry Finnchel fans, but apparently Jesse wants to apologize and possibly win Rachel back.

What do you think? Are you excited for his return? Are you Team Finnchel or Team St. Berry? Hit the comments and let us know!

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TOP CHEF: ALL STARS Season Finale Preview

After months of grueling competition, it all boils down to this: the season finale of TOP CHEF: ALL STARS.

Tonight, we crown this season’s winner, but not before the final two – Richard and Mike – can create the restaurant of their dreams to show the judges everything they can do to win it all. Of course they get sous chefs to help them achieve this, in the form of contestants who have been eliminated this season. The twist, though, is they will pick them in a blind test just by tasting their food and not knowing who cooked it.

I’ve refrained from saying who I’m rooting for this season because this is, after all, a preview post. But since this is the finale, here goes. Between this final two, I’m hoping Richard wins. I can’t believe Mike made it this far. I’m not a Mike fan at all. I wish Carla was here instead — I wanted her to win it all. I’ll always have a special place in my heart for Tiffany, though, because her hometown (Beaumont!) is 30 minutes from my hometown and I’ve always gotta root for the Texas girl. If Mike wins, I may throw something at my TV so I’m really hoping Richard wins.

Check out some previews from tonight’s episode and let me know if you agree with my choice for winner of TOP CHEF: ALL STARS in the comments!

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Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Don’t know what to watch tonight? Don’t worry – we’ve got you covered! From a top 11 rematch on AMERICAN IDOL to the finale of TOP CHEF: ALL STARS to guest stars galore on LAW AND ORDER: SVU, there are a lot of choices tonight.

Take a look…

American Idol | 8pm on Fox
“11 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 11 finalists compete again on AMERICAN IDOL.

Survivor | 8pm on CBS
“It Don’t Take a Smart One”
One castaway’s resentment toward his tribe grows stronger when he is denied a simple pleasure, and, hungry for victory, the tribes face off in a grueling challenge that is a fight to the finish, on Redemption Island.

America’s Next Top Model | 8pm on The CW
“Sonia Dara”
Tyra helps the girls discover their individual “fashion archetypes,” and gives them tips on how to deal with fame. After a challenge that involves meeting and interacting with the public at the Century City Mall, the winners get a dinner out with Miss Jay, while the loser has a bit of a meltdown. At the shoot with photographer Jonathan Mannion, the models pose wearing mud, and almost nothing else. Supermodel Sonia Dara joins the judges’ panel to decide which girl will be eliminated.

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Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Friday, March 25, 2011

Happy Friday, TV fans! Check out what’s on tap on the tube tonight…

Kitchen Nightmares | 8 pm on FOX
“Café Tavolini”
Chef Ramsay’s next restaurant project is Café Tavolini in Bridgeport, CT. Find out if his experience and expertise will help transform the eatery into a success or if Café Tavolini will have to shut its doors in tonight’s all-new episode.

Shark Tank | 8 pm on ABC
“Episode #202”
Season Two of “Shark Tank” promises to make TV history with the Sharks offering over $10 million in investment deals to bankroll a creative array of innovative entrepreneurs. This season, high tech billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban and successful comedian and self-made businessman Jeff Foxworthy jump into the Tank to appear separately in the show’s nine episodes. Tonight’s season opens with a woman who rents toys, an extreme sports enthusiast and a man hawking a breakfast innovation. There’s also an update on Season 1’s granola gourmet, Jeff Cohen.

Who Do You Think You Are? | 8 pm on NBC
“Steve Buscemi”
Steve Buscemi (‘Boardwalk Empire’), a man who has played his share of shady characters in his career, sets off on a trail to find similar real life dark figures in his own family. His search leads him to his maternal great-great grandfather, a questionable character that had a tarnished Civil War record and other secrets. Steve’s journey will take him from New York to Philadelphia and from the battlefields of Virginia to the Union ports of the Potomac River in search of his elusive ancestor.

SO MUCH MORE. KEEP READING…
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MODERN FAMILY Recap: ‘Boys’ Night’

I know it’s only been two weeks since the last MODERN FAMILY episode, but didn’t it seem like much longer? This week’s ep didn’t pack the emotional punch as the previous one — “Two Monkeys and a Panda” — which I think was probably good. It was perfectly funny, which was nice welcome after the break.

My favorite part was Cameron and Mitchell’s friends Pepper, Longinus and Crispin. It’s always fun to see Nathan Lane again and he fits in marvelously as the flighty and flamboyant Pepper. We welcomed the guys back during a boys’ night out where they were discussing first crushes and drinking margaritas with a shot of absinthe, which to me seemed like a disaster waiting to happen. I expected it to escalate to catastrophic proportions when Jay showed up to the bar they were at (to escape a symphony with Gloria and Manny, naturally), but surprisingly, everyone got along swimmingly! It was fun to see Jay embrace his “inner gay” with the guys, making jokes about singing in the shower and calling for more booze. How nice to have Jay and Mitchell interact because I feel like it doesn’t happen all that often – it was sweet Mitchell felt comfortable enough to open up about his first crush — Rob Lowe — after keeping that part of him a secret from Jay, something he thought he had to do after Jay walked in on him dancing in his room to Madonna when he was 12.

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TOP CHEF: ALL STARS Preview

Raise your hand if you thought tonight was the season finale of TOP CHEF: ALL STARS? *Raises hand.* Surely I can’t be the only one. But nope, the finale is next week. That’s okay, though, because that gives us more Bahama drama.

In tonight’s quickfire challenge, the cheftesants must cook a one pot meal using pre-prepared foods like hot dogs and canned soups. In the elimination challenge, they must cook for a legendary chef (Wolfgang Puck, Morimoto, etc). Should be a nail-biter as one more chef goes home tonight.

Check out the clips below and, as always, let me know who you’re rooting for!

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CHUCK Preview: ‘Chuck vs. the Muuurder’

It’s an old-fashioned murder mystery on tonight’s episode of CHUCK. General Beckman decides there needs to be more Chucks (who can blame her?), and one by one, they get killed off. But who would do such a thing? And in Castle, right under their noses?! Chuck and the gang are on the case!

Meanwhile, Morgan must cope with the Buy More team squabbling with the Large Mart staff…

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TOP CHEF: ALL STARS Preview

We’re nearing the end of the season on TOP CHEF: ALL STARS! Although they are in paradise in The Bahamas, tensions are high among the chefs. But can you blame them? Especially after they learn about this week’s challenges…

In the Quickfire, the chefs team up boys vs. girls style and must cook in an hour. Of course Richard Blaise and Mike Isabella decide to be ambitious with their dish. But will that risk pay off? In the Elimination Challenge, they take a boat to an island where they are given supplies and protein – all but the conch, of course, which they must dive for.

Check out the previews below and let us know who you are rooting for! (Especially after Carla, my favorite, has been eliminated!)

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TOP CHEF: ALL STARS Preview

After last week’s shocking non-elimination elimination, the five remaining chefs are jetting off to the Bahamas for the finals. But, of course, all will not be smooth sailing. For their Quickfire Challenge, the chefs must cook against the chef that won their season. I know many fans are looking forward to this, believing the wrong chef won in multiple cases. Here’s hoping this turns out to be a nail-biting rematch!

In the Elimination Challenge, the chefs will be cooking for Bahamian royalty. Adding to that stress, at least one person is for sure going home tonight.

Check out these clips and let us know who you are rooting for!

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Report: HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER Renewed For Two Seasons

I have some good news and some bad news for you, HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER fans.

Bad news first: it looks like we aren’t going to find out who The Mother is until at least 2013.

Which means the good news is HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER has been renewed for two more seasons, according to Vulture. With TWO AND A HALF MEN’s future looking rocky, it seems CBS has faith HIMYM will continue to be an anchor in their Monday night lineup.

And that news, my friends is legen…wait for it…dary.

Are you excited for two more years of HIMYM?

Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Friday, March 4, 2011

It’s finally Friday!  Wahoo!  That means it’s time to stay in, curl up in front of the TV and peep lots of quality programming.  Here’s what’s on tonight!

NAACP Image Awards | 8 pm on Fox
Wayne Brady and Holly Robinson Peete host the 42nd annual gala, which honors achievements by people of color in the arts. Tyler Perry leads the field with 19 nominations. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin is presented with the Chairman’s Award for promoting diversity and community involvement, and Gen. Colin Powell (USA Ret.) receives the President’s Award for public service in the cause of civil rights.

The Defenders | 8 pm on CBS
“Nevada vs. Greene”
Nick and Pete defend the son of a hotel owner who is accused of strangling a casino host in a hot tub. Meanwhile, a comic (Kathy Griffin) is sued for insulting an audience member.

Supernanny | 8 pm on ABC
“The Froebrich Family”
Jo comes to the rescue of a couple with five children (ages 18 months to 11 years) when the disciplinary methods for the family, who have been reeling since the death of the maternal grandfather, consist of a wooden spoon, hot sauce or nothing at all.

Smallville | 8 pm on The CW
“Scion”
Clark and Lois receive a stunning gift from Tess. Meanwhile, Tess and Lionel struggle for control of the Luthor name.

Who Do You Think You Are? | 8 pm on NBC
“Lionel Richie”
Singer Lionel Richie charts his family history by focusing on his maternal grandmother’s ancestry. Determined to solve mysteries surrounding her father, Richie takes an investigative voyage from Alabama to Nashville and Chattanooga, ultimately digging up a connection to the dawning days of the civil-rights movement.

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Who Are The AMERICAN IDOL Finalists?

Ladies and Gentlemen, THESE are your AMERICAN IDOL Top (Spoiler Alert) finalists!

Tensions were high as TV’s #1 reality show narrowed its Top 24 down to the men and women who will sing for the top prize. Who made the cut? Who did America send home disappointed? Keep reading for the full breakdown of tonight’s critical episode…

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