Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Monday, December 12, 2011

Most shows are on hiatus, but don’t worry because there are still plenty to choose from this week.

For those of you who’ve missed FEAR FACTOR since it’s been off the air, it returns tonight! Too squeamish (like a certain GMMR intern…)? Then check out all of your other Monday night TV options!

Two Broke Girls | 8pm on CBS
“And The Pop-Up Sale”
When Max’s stove breaks, Caroline tries to return some expensive rings to Barney’s department store, but discovers her surname is no longer an asset at her former home away from home.

Fear Factor | 8pm on NBC | Two-Hour Season Premiere
“Scorpion Tales”/“Broken Hearts & Blood Baths”
The reality series returns with a series of dares. In one, airlifted contestants must hop onto the back of a truck that is heading toward an explosive collision with a barrier. Also: They must eat five scorpions; and they are strapped to the front of a cement mixer as it travels down a runway. Joe Rogan hosts. In the second hour, teams of business executives take on extreme dares. Included: escaping from a submerged vehicle; dropping into a speeding boat from a helicopter.

Terra Nova | 8pm on Fox
“Within”
Lucas races to assemble the final pieces of his mystery device, in advance of the 11th Pilgrimage’s arrival. Also, Jim and Taylor confront the colony’s “Sixer” mole, Skye is reunited with a familiar face and Terra Nova prepares for war.

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In Case You Missed It…CASTLE, CHUCK, BONES and More!

Were you too busy this week to keep up with everything that happened in TV news? Give Me My Remote‘s got you covered! We’re catching you up on anything exciting you might have missed here at GMMR!

This week on GMMR: 

• CASTLE: Andrew Marlowe Talks ‘Cuffed,’ Beckett and Castle’s Relationship, His Dream Guest Star and More
• Baby Talk and Shoes Dropping: What Happened During Tonight’s Emotional HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER?
• Emily Rose, Eddie McClintock and Colin Ferguson Tease Their Syfy Series’ Christmas Specials
• CHUCK: Zachary Levi, Chris Fedak and Vik Sahay Tease ‘Chuck Versus the Hack Off’

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Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Friday, December 9, 2011

Not only does CHUCK return tonight, but there’s another new episode of GRIMM for you to enjoy this week!

There’s more to pick from, so read on for your choices!

Chuck | 8pm on NBC
“Chuck Versus the Hack Off”
A mission to track down a computer super virus leads Chuck to return to his roots as a hacker — and to call on his biggest competition, Gertrude Verbanksi (guest star Carrie-Anne Moss), for help. Elsewhere, a new Buy More employee (guest star Danny Pudi) complicates Jeff and Lester’s friendship.

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition | 8pm on ABC
“Johnson-Goslee Family”
The team travels to Maryland to help the family of a teen who lost his hand in an accident, and who is someone who has given to his family and community in many selfless ways.

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Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Thursday, December 8, 2011

Well, COMMUNITY fans – this is it. Tonight will be the last Thursday we spend with our Greendale friends for a while, and I’m almost as sad as Abed was last Christmas.

At least I have PARKS AND RECREATION to cheer me up. For all of you GRIMM fans, you’re in for an early holiday gift: There’s a new episode on tonight!

Read on to see what’s new!

The Big Bang Theory | 8pm on CBS
“The Speckerman Recurrence”
Leonard must face his fears after being contacted by the bully who targeted him in high school.

Community | 8pm on NBC
“Regional Holiday Music”
When the Greendale Glee Club is unexpectedly sidelined, the school’s effervescent choir director Cory Radison (Taran Killam, “Saturday Night Live”) sets about recruiting the study group members to fill in. Skeptical at first, they eventually fall under his hypnotic spell – one-by-one – singing and dancing their way to the annual Christmas Pageant.

The X-Factor | 8pm on Fox
“Live Results Show”
Find out which acts receive the lowest amount of votes and who will have to sing for their lives as another one of the remaining finalists is sent packing when the votes are revealed LIVE in the all-new “Live Results” episode.

Winter Wipeout | 8pm on ABC
“Winter Wipeout: Deck the Balls”
On this very merry special episode of Winter “Wipeout,” contestants will show their holiday spirit as they battle the Nutcracker Sweet, Santa’s Workshop and The Jingle Balls! It’ll be a Pain in the Ice for “Captain Christmas,” “The Human Kazoo” and a festive “Penguin” as they all compete for the ultimate Christmas Bonus. Viewers will also see the much anticipated debut of new co-host Vanessa Lachey. Will the all-new Wipeout Zone will be naughty or nice to contestants who are trying to bring home the ultimate present…a $50,000 grand prize?

Rules of Engagement | 8:30pm on CBS
“Cheating”
Audrey tries to persuade Jeff to eat healthier when he is diagnosed with high cholesterol, but he can’t help sneaking around with Brenda for unhealthy food. Meanwhile, Russell tries to keep up with his new college intern on the party circuit.

Parks and Recreation | 8:30pm on NBC
“Citizen Knope”
Unable to get work done from inside the Parks Department, Leslie forms a citizen action group and fights from the outside. Meanwhile, everyone in the office brainstorms ideas for what to get Leslie for Christmas.

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Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Missed MODERN FAMILY last week? Of course you did! Luckily, it returns this week along with SUBURGATORY, HAPPY ENDINGS and much more!

Read on to see what you’ll be watching!

Survivor | 8pm on CBS
“Ticking Time Bomb”
A relative crosses the line during the emotional family reunion, and an unlikely secret alliance threatens the pecking order of the Te Tuna tribe.

Up All Night | 8pm on NBC
“First Christmas”
Reagan goes to great lengths to give Amy a perfect Christmas while Ava’s relationship with Kevin hits an obstacle.

The X-Factor | 8pm on Fox | Special 90-Minute Episode
“LIVE Performance Show”
The remaining finalists continue to perform LIVE, as America votes to keep their favorite acts safe, and send the others home! See who steps up their game in hopes of winning the $5 million recording contract with Syco/Sony Music.

The Middle | 8pm on ABC
“A Christmas Gift”
On a tipsy whim – and against Mike’s wishes – Frankie decides to throw a Christmas Eve party at the house; Mike buys Frankie a much needed new dishwasher for Christmas, but has a hard time keeping it a secret when she begs him to replace the old one before the party; Sue calls on Reverend TimTom to explain the meaning of Christmas to Brick when he reads the Bible and begins to question it; and Axl gets annoyed with Bob when he tries too hard to be cool in order to befriend him while working together on a Christmas tree lot.

Suburgatory | 8:30pm on ABC
“The Nutcracker”
When Tessa overhears George break up with his girlfriend, Zoe, on Skype, she blames herself for his failed relationship and decides that she’s going to get them back together. Unbeknownst to her, though, George is really enamored with Tessa’s cute art teacher, Aimee. He admits to Mr. Wolfe that he’s over dating crazy city women, and that he’s looking for love in the burbs. George decides to embrace the holiday spirit with a tree trimming party complete with ex-girlfriend, potential new girlfriend and the Royces, and he soon finds himself under the mistletoe with a special someone

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Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Expecting THE BIGGEST LOSER to be on at 8pm? Well don’t!

Make sure to look below to find its new time slot and see what other TV options you have this Tuesday!

Glee | 8pm on Fox
“Hold On To Sixteen”
In an attempt to recruit a few more members, Finn tracks down former teammate Sam Evans (Chord Overstreet) and convinces him to come back to the glee club. Tina comes to the defense of Mike and encourages him to pursue his dream while McKinley prepares to host the big sectionals performance.

Last Man Standing | 8pm on ABC
“Last Christmas Standing”
Mike’s Christmas spirit gets dampened when Ryan (Nick Jonas), the father of Kristen’s baby, unexpectedly comes back to town after a long absence. Kristin’s boyfriend, Kyle, also doesn’t know what to make of Ryan’s return. Meanwhile, Ed hires Mandy as an elf at Outdoor Man, where she tries to unionize the other elves to get better perks.

90210 | 8pm on The CW
“O Holly Night
Naomi is asked by her new party planner boss Rachel to oversee her arch-nemesis Holly’s birthday party, while Annie breaks into Jeremy’s apartment in a desperate attempt to get the proof she needs to keep her inheritance. Navid finds trouble after going with his Uncle Amal to make a deal with a potential buyer, and Liam discovers shocking news about Annie.

Eureka | 8pm on Syfy
“Do You See What I See”
During the show’s Christmas episode, Eureka becomes animated after a strange wave of colors washes over the town.

Man Up! | 8:30pm on ABC
“Men and Their Chickens”
Will hopes that adopting a baby chick for little Lucy will be a ‘teachable moment’ about where food comes from, but things get out of hand when all of the guys decide they want to adopt chicks too; Craig dates an attractive doctor, but finds himself intimidated by her bully of a son.

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Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Monday, December 5, 2011

Are you ready for Christmas episodes? Because you’re getting a lot of them this week!

First up is THE SING-OFF, but make sure to check out all of your other cheerful choices below!

How I Met Your Mother | 8pm on CBS
“Symphony of Illumination”
When Robin receives bad news, she decides to lie about it to the gang. Meanwhile, Marshall hangs Christmas decorations on the house in the ‘burbs with help from his neighbor.

The Sing-Off | 8pm on NBC
“A Sing-Off Christmas (LIVE)”
“The Sing-Off Holiday Special” will be filled with holiday and inspirational songs performed by the winning groups from all three seasons, a compilation of lead singers from season three, a collegiate ensemble and special guests.

Gossip Girl | 8pm on The CW
“Riding in Town Cars with Boys”
Lily throws Charlie a party to officially introduce her to New York society. Meanwhile, Charlie’s ex-boyfriend, Max, throws a wrench into Charlie’s future as an Upper East Side princess. Dan decides it may be time to tell Blair the truth about his feelings for her.

Two Broke Girls | 8:30pm on CBS
“And the Reality Check”
Max and Caroline try to find Chestnut a job in order to get him lodging for the winter. Meanwhile, Peach, the mother of the twins Max babysits, auditions for “Real Housewives of TriBeCa.”

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In Case You Missed It…CASTLE, BONES, I HATE MY TEENAGE DAUGHTER and More!

Were you too busy this week to keep up with everything that happened in TV news? Give Me My Remote‘s got you covered! We’re catching you up on anything exciting you might have missed here at GMMR!

This week on GMMR: 

• CASTLE: Stana Katic Talks About the ‘Kill Shot’ Ending and Previews ‘Cuffed’
• GLEE: Jayma Mays and Dot-Marie Jones Dish on Their Dream Songs and Duet Partners
• I HATE MY TEENAGE DAUGHTER: Kevin Rahm, Chad Coleman and Eric Sheffer Stevens Tease Their New Comedy
• I HATE MY TEENAGE DAUGHTER: Jaime Pressly, Katie Finneran, Aisha Dee and Kristi Lauren Preview Their New Show
• BONES: Tina Majorino Previews Agent Shaw’s Return
• NIKITA: Maggie Q Previews the Winter Finale
• David Marciano Talks HOMELAND’s First Year and His Hopes for Next Season
• The PAN AM Cast Teases ‘Kiss Kiss Bang Bang’
• LEVERAGE: Dean Devlin Teases ‘The Office Job,’ Guest Stars, the End of the Season and More

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Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Friday, December 2, 2011

When did Friday get to be such a great TV night? FRINGE isn’t on tonight, but there are a lot of other great shows for you to watch! I’ll be checking out SAY YES TO THE DRESS, but what will you be tuning into?

Read on to see why you should stay in this Friday night!

A Gifted Man | 8pm on CBS
“In Case of Abnormal Rhythm”
Michael and Kate are forced to work together to try and save a patient with a deadly virus. Meanwhile, at Holt Neuro, as Michael treats a nervous bride-to-be who is experiencing headaches, he notices her mother is exhibiting symptoms of a serious condition.

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition | 8pm on ABC
“Walker Family”
A Springfield, Mass., home harbors memories of a son’s suicide, and the team builds a new home that honors the child’s memory, but without the constant reminders of the tragedy.

Nikita | 8pm on The CW
“Guardians”
With Michael out of town, Nikita turns to Owen (guest star Devon Sawa) to help her track down and steal another black box from a Guardian. Unfortunately, she discovers that Owen is working for an unlikely employer that could jeopardize Nikita’s whole operation. Amanda realizes Alex received privileged information about Semak and that information could only have come from Percy. Furious that Percy undermined her, Amanda strips him of all his amenities. Back home in Russia, Alex finally makes her move on Semak.

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Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Thursday, December 1, 2011

PARKS AND RECREATION returns tonight, and I cannot wait to see what happens now that Ben and Leslie (aka TV’s best couple) are back together.

As I’m counting down the hours until 8:30pm, read on to see what else is on tonight!

Community | 8pm on NBC
“Foosball and Nocturnal Vigilantism”
When a group of arrogant students commandeer the foosball table at school, Jeff (Joel McHale) and Shirley (Yvette Nicole Brown) unite to defeat them. Meanwhile, Annie (Alison Brie) accidentally breaks Abed’s (Danny Pudi) new limited edition “Dark Knight” DVD and claims that someone broke into the apartment and stole it. Things snowball out of control when Abed thinks he knows who took the DVD and sets about getting it back.

The X-Factor | 8pm on Fox
“Live Results”
Find out which acts receive the lowest amount of votes and who will have to sing for their lives as another one of the remaining finalists from the four categories – Boys, Girls, Over 30s and Groups – is sent packing as the votes are revealed live.

Parks and Recreation | 8:30pm on NBC
“The Trial of Leslie Knope”
Leslie goes on trial and defends her actions as things come to a head for herself, Ben and Chris.

So much more…

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RINGER Recap: ‘That’s What You Get for Trying to Kill Me’

Well, Tuesday’s RINGER was kind of boring, right?

Of course, if you saw the mid-season finale of RINGER, you know I’m joking (I hope). Although the episode wasn’t my favorite of the season, it was one of the best because (MAJOR SPOILER ALERT) not only was there a shocking death, but there were two shocking deaths!

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

For those of you who are fans of THE SOUP (and if you’re not, why aren’t you?), don’t forget that starting tonight, it will be airing on Wednesdays!

Check out what time THE SOUP, and all your other favorite shows, will be on tonight, and let us know what you’ll be tuning into!

The X-Factor | 8pm on Fox
“Top 8 Perform”
The remaining finalists continue to perform LIVE, as America votes to keep their favorite acts safe, and send the others home! See who steps up their game in hopes of winning the $5 million recording contract with Syco/Sony Music.

So much more. Keep reading…

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Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Tuesday, November 29, 2011

GLEE’s back with a new episode tonight, and based on the description, it sounds as though it will be as dramatic as usual … but you’ll have to read on for more details!

If you’re not a fan of New Directions, there are also new episodes of RINGER, NEW GIRL and PARENTHOOD for you to watch.

Check out the rest of your Tuesday TV choices below!

The Biggest Loser | 8pm on NBC
“Episode 11”
The five remaining players head off to a luxury spa to get pampered before shopping for stylish new clothes in Beverly Hills with fashion maven Jeannie Mai. Then in-demand Hollywood hairdresser Ken Paves crafts stylish new looks for the contestants before a limousine whisks them away to see Cirque Du Soleil’s “Iris.” But before the show begins, each player gets a heartwarming reunion with a loved one flown in to celebrate their big day and see their amazing transformation. Later, back to reality and the ranch, the contestants weigh in and one more is eliminated, leaving the final four players of the season.

Glee | 8pm on Fox
“I Kissed a Girl”
As the race for McKinley High President comes to an end, someone is caught trying to fix the results. Meanwhile, Coach Beiste gets up the nerve to challenge Sue Sylvester and things get complicated for Puck and Quinn.

Last Man Standing | 8pm on ABC
“Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner”
Although Mike is thrown for a loop when he meets his new neighbors, a loving lesbian couple, he is impressed with the similar interests he shares with one of the women. Also, when Mandy catches her boyfriend in a lie, she enlists help from Kristin and Eve to make a revenge music video.

90210 | 8pm on The CW
“Project Runaway”
Dixon struggles with temptation as he tries to make his way back into the music world, while Annie confronts Jeremy, who stands in the way of her inheritance. Naomi and Holly embarrass themselves in front of Janice Dickinson at a fashion show, while Navid reaches a breaking point with his uncle. Meanwhile, Teddy (Trevor Donovan) makes a big decision that upsets Silver.

Man Up! | 8:30pm on ABC
“Disciplining the Keens”
After they find out that Nathan’s allergic, the whole family goes on a gluten free diet, which leads to a weird competition between Will and Theresa to see who can keep the diet up longer, and for Brenda, who’s trying to convince health-conscious Grant she can live without it. Problem is, they’re all cheating. Meanwhile, it’s all fast food, all the time for Craig and Kenny as they romance two ladies who work at Big Burger.

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Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Monday, November 28, 2011

For those of you who are still reeling from last week’s HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER bombshell, you’re going to have to wait another week until you get some answers. In the meantime, enjoy new episodes of HOUSE, HART OF DIXIE and more.

Read on to see what’s new tonight!

The Sing-Off | 8pm on NBC
“Live Finale: Top 3 Finalists”
The final three groups perform for the last time before finding out who America voted as the country’s best a capella group. Special performances by groups seen on this season will round out this finale night episode. The winning group receives the prize of $200,000 cash and a Sony Music recording contract. Nick Lachey hosts and Sara Bareilles, Ben Folds and Shawn Stockman serve as judges.

Terra Nova | 8pm on Fox
“Now You See Me”
Taylor and Mira square-off in the jungle where he learns more about her plans and about his son. But then they both face a pre-historic enemy they must conquer together. Meanwhile, the “Sixer” mole scrambles to cover its tracks as Terra Nova goes on lockdown and Jim closes in. Also, Zoe faces a difficult decision as the Ankylosaur she has been caring for grows rapidly.

Gossip Girl | 8pm on The CW
“Rhodes to Perdition”
Lily, Charlie and Serena eagerly anticipate the Studio 54 party being thrown in CeCe’s honor. Nate takes on a new role at the Spectator, but his first big story turns out to be about someone he knows all too well. Blair turns to an unlikely person for help.

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In Case You Missed It…CASTLE, HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, SUBURGATORY and More!

Were you too busy this week to keep up with everything that happened in TV news? Give Me My Remote‘s got you covered! We’re catching you up on anything exciting you might have missed here at GMMR!

This week on GMMR:

• CASTLE: Stana Katic Previews ‘Kill Shot’ and Teases an Upcoming Noir Episode
• CASTLE Nabs a BONES Squintern
• FRINGE: John Noble Teases ‘Back to Where You’ve Never Been’! Plus, Check out a ‘Clear’ Promo for 2012
• CASTLE: Andrew Marlowe Teases ‘Kill Shot’
• What Happened During the Final Shocking Moments of HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER?
• Howie Mandel Previews the Return of MOBBED
• MODERN FAMILY: Josh Gad Previews His Guest Spot
• The SUBURGATORY Cast Previews Their Thanksgiving Episode
• ONCE UPON A TIME’s Raphael Sbarge Previews Archie/Jiminy Cricket’s Big Hour
• LEVERAGE: Dean Devlin Teases the Midseason Premiere

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