Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Thursday, January 19, 2012

My favorite night of the TV week is here, and even though I miss COMMUNITY, I’m going to make sure to watch NBC’s comedy lineup.

Speaking of comedy, the hilarious ARCHER returns tonight on FX.

What will you watch tonight? Keep reading for your choices!

The Big Bang Theory | 8pm on CBS
“The Recombination Hypothesis”
Everything might change when Leonard offers Penny a spur of the moment invitation to a romantic dinner for two, on the 100th episode of THE BIG BANG THEORY. [Celebrate the 100th episode with a little scoop on what to expect!]

30 Rock | 8pm on NBC
“Idiots are People Two!”
Drama erupts at TGS when a cell phone video leaks onto the web with Tracy Jordan on an offensive rant. Liz tries to do damage control. Meanwhile, Jack’s refusal to approve of Liz’s new boyfriend causes her to question the validity of her relationship. Kenneth and Jenna Maroney call on Kelsey Grammer when a problem arises that only the Best Friends Gang can handle.

American Idol | 8pm on Fox
“Auditions #2”
The auditions continue on the second part of two-night season premiere of AMERICAN IDOL as the judges continue their quest to find the next singing superstar.

Winter Wipeout | 8pm on ABC
“Family Tree”
Familial contestants play as duos on a brand new family version of Winter Wipeout. After facing a potentially hard fall, hitting all the limbs of the Frosty Family Tree, contestants must get one of the best combined times on the Qualifier to move on to Pain in the Ice. From there it’s a slippery slope on the Cold-Hearted Snake, where only two family teams will compete in the Wipeout Zone. Only one set of family members will walk away with a memory to share in next year’s Christmas card – a cool $50,000 and being named “Wipeout” Champions!

The Vampire Diaries | 8pm on The CW
“The Ties That Bind”
Bonnie believes her recurring dreams about Klaus’ coffins will tell her how he can be killed. The dreams also lead Bonnie to a reunion with her mother, Abby, whom Bonnie hasn’t seen for 15 years. At Abby’s remote farmhouse, Bonnie and Elena meet Jamie, the young man Abby took in years earlier. Bonnie’s sudden appearance catches Abby off-guard, but she does her best to explain the past. Tyler turns to an unexpected ally in his quest to regain his free will. Damon is intrigued by Alaric’s new friend, Dr. Fell, and Klaus continues his bitter negotiations with Stefan over control of the coffins containing his family members. [Did you see THE VAMPIRE DIARIES’ Michael Trevino’s teases about the hour?]

Rob | 8:30pm on CBS
“Second Wedding”
Rosa persuades Rob and Maggie to have a traditional wedding for the whole family, but Fernando tries talking Rob into calling off the event. Meanwhile, Hector begins planning a surprise bachelor party.

Parks and Recreation | 8:30pm on NBC
“Campaign Ad”
Faced with a tough new opponent, Leslie and Ben disagree on the content of her first campaign ad. Ron is very uncomfortable when Chris tries to befriend him, while Andy and April make a trip to the doctor.

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Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Wednesday, January 18, 2012

America’s favorite reality competition returns tonight! That’s right: It’s time for another season of AMERICAN IDOL.

Check out what time to tune in and see what else is new tonight below!

American Idol | 8pm on Fox | 2-Hour Season 11 Premiere
“Auditions #1”
Television’s No. 1 series returns for its highly anticipated 11th season with brand new contestants, a superstar judging panel and the best and worst of auditions. Host Ryan Seacrest and judges Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler traveled across the country to Savannah, Aspen, Galveston, Pittsburgh, Portland, San Diego and St. Louis, where the good, the bad and the outrageous auditioned for their shot at stardom. This season promises to deliver the most talented group of singers yet and as always, it’s up to the viewers to root and vote for their favorite contestants, ultimately crowning the next AMERICAN IDOL.

The Middle | 8pm on ABC
“Hecking It Up”
With Indiana hosting the Super Bowl, Frankie is devastated when she hopes to land a plum assignment as an official volunteer and ends up with a less-than-stellar position. Meanwhile, the entire Heck household takes advantage of the Donahue’s new car while they are out of town, and a scary, close call with the car causes Sue to profess her true feelings to her new boyfriend, Matt.

One Tree Hill | 8pm on The CW
“In The Room Where You Sleep”
Brooke discusses a new business venture with her father, as Julian stresses about his own investment. Quinn convinces Clay to get help, and Millie struggles to be honest with Mouth. Meanwhile, Chris Keller makes Alex an offer she may not be able to refuse, and Nathan volunteers to scout in Europe, leaving Dan with Haley and Jamie.

Whitney | 8pm on NBC
“Faking It”
Whitney and Lily begin to plan “the perfect” wedding, but Lily’s traditional vision for her big day takes Whitney by surprise and ends up causing a riff between the two friends. Meanwhile, Alex enlists Neal to help with some investor meetings so that he can pitch his next great website idea, but he panics when he thinks he might be a one hit wonder. Elsewhere, Roxanne and Mark decide to do a good deed by donating blood; however, this good deed might not turn out well for one of them.

Are You There, Chelsea? | 8:30pm on NBC
“Sloane’s Ex”
When Sloane’s old high school boyfriend Matt Gunn, shows up at the bar, Chelsea’s adolescent fantasies are awakened, and despite Sloane’s objections, Chelsea can’t resist the temptation to go out with him. Meanwhile, Rick tracks down his old girlfriend Nikki to reconnect and finds out she’s now engaged to someone else.

Suburgatory | 8:30pm on ABC
“The Casino Trip”
When George wins an all-expenses-paid trip to Atlantic City, he enlists Noah, Fred, Tom and Alex, and it turns into a getaway with the guys. During their trip they run into Steven Royce (who is supposed to be in Singapore), and they help Fred cope with his gambling problem. Meanwhile, Tessa tries to get some alone time with Scott Strauss.

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Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Your favorite Fox shows are back with new episodes tonight! As I’m waiting for RINGER to return, I’m going to catch up with Jess and friends on NEW GIRL.

If you’re looking for something more serious, don’t forget that new seasons of JUSTIFIED and SOUTHLAND begin tonight.

Read on to see what you’ll be watching!

The Biggest Loser | 8pm on NBC
“Episode 3”
This week kicks off with a Chinese buffet temptation that will give the winner complete control of how contestants will be matched up for a face-off challenge in the gym – and also give them a two-pound advantage to use or give away. Later, trainers Bob Harper and Dolvett Quince coach the contestants through a wild water-transfer challenge that will reward the winning team with the most coveted prize of all – video chats home. And one player makes a shocking decision that stuns everyone before another contestant is sent packing following the weigh-in.

Glee | 8pm on Fox
“Yes/No”
When Will tries to plan a special surprise for Emma, he enlists the glee club to help him sweep her off her feet. Meanwhile, Becky sets her sights on Artie, and Finn makes an announcement about his life plans after high school that surprises the glee club.

Last Man Standing | 8pm on ABC
“Odd Couple Out”
When Vanessa finds out that she and Mike weren’t invited to a neighbor’s party, she blames Mike for not trying hard enough to be pleasant in social situations. Mike is willing to try and change his ways, so he agrees to accept a dinner invitation to the neighbor’s. Meanwhile, when the underage Eve accidentally dents Mandy’s car, they have to figure out a way to hide the damage from their parents.

90210 | 8pm on The CW
“Should Old Acquaintance Be Forgot?”
Naomi, still reeling from her breakup with Austin, makes a faux pas in front of her boss; Dixon and Adrianna book a gig together; Silver’s new relationship progresses; and a distracted Annie throws a party that doesn’t go as planned.

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Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Monday, January 16, 2012

A lot of your favorite shows return with new seasons this week, and some promising new ones are premiering! Tonight, I’ll be checking out the eagerly anticipated ALCATRAZ.

Keep reading to figure out what you’ll be watching this Monday!

How I Met Your Mother | 8pm on CBS
“46 Minutes”
Lily and Marshall officially move to the suburbs and realize that Lily’s bossy father refuses to move out of their house. Meanwhile, the gang adjusts to them moving by going to a strip club.

Alcatraz | 8pm on Fox | 2-Hour Series Premiere
“Pilot/Ernest Cobb”
Detective Rebecca Madsen and Alcatraz historian Doctor Diego Soto team up with a secret agency that is dedicated to finding and catching inmates from the infamous prison who went missing 50 years ago and are reappearing today. Then, when a sniper begins targeting young victims, the team is forced to retrace the steps of the past in order to solve this modern day mystery. [Have you seen Jorge Garcia’s teases for ALCATRAZ?]

The Bachelor | 8pm on ABC
“Episode 1603”
Ben returns to his hometown, San Francisco, with the 16 remaining gals and goes skiing with 11 of them. He takes another to City Hall, where they’re serenaded by singer-songwriter Matt Nathanson. There’s also a cocktail-party crasher, a woman who already knows Ben and wants to add her name to his list of romantic possibilities. The official bachelorettes are not amused. One woman faints and another breaks down in tears at the rose ceremony, and when it’s over, 13 have roses.

Gossip Girl | 8pm on The CW
“The End of the Affair?”
Blair’s flashbacks reveal the fallout of her and Chuck’s car accident, which Nate realizes may have been caused by foul play. Meanwhile, Lily gets a private eye to locate Charlie; and Vera Wang makes an appearance at Blair’s bridal-dress fitting.

Two Broke Girls | 8:30pm on CBS
“And the Upstairs Neighbor”
Max and Caroline are suspicious of the new upstairs neighbor who moves in after the old tenant dies.

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In Case You Missed It…FRINGE, BONES, THE FINDER 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:

• FRINGE: Joshua Jackson Teases ‘Back To Where You’ve Never Been’ and the Show’s Future
• THE FINDER: Geoff Stults, Michael Clarke Duncan and Maddie Hasson Tackle ‘The Finder Challenge’
• BONES Scoop: A New Romance, Who Will Be Popping Up in the Season Finale and More
• SCANDAL: Shonda Rhimes Teases Her New Series
• Exclusive: BREAKING BAD’s Bryan Cranston Nabs a Recurring Role on THE CLEVELAND SHOW
• SUBURGATORY Creator Emily Kapnek and COUGAR TOWN’s Dan Byrd Tease His Guest Spot
• ONE LIFE TO LIVE: Kassie DePaiva and Kristen Alderson Talk About Their Time Together in Llanview
• IN PLAIN SIGHT Scoop: BONES’ Michael Grant Terry to Guest Star
• THE BIG BANG THEORY: Bill Prady and Steve Molaro Tease ‘The Shiny Trinket Maneuver’
• NCIS: Mark Harmon and Executive Producer Gary Glasberg Talk About Reaching Episode 200
• THE VAMPIRE DIARIES: Julie Plec Talks Fallout From Jeremy’s Memory Wipe, Damon-Elena-Stefan and More
• BONES: Stephen Nathan, Carla Kettner, Michaela Conlin and Tamara Taylor Tease the New Serial Killer
• PERSON OF INTEREST: Greg Plageman Teases ‘Super’
• Bree Williamson and Melissa Archer Talk About Their ONE LIFE TO LIVE Journeys
• ONE LIFE TO LIVE: Robert S. Woods and Hillary B. Smith Reflect on Their Time Working Together
• Erika Slezak Talks About Her 40 Years on ONE LIFE TO LIVE
• FRINGE: Jasika Nicole Teases ‘Back To Where You’ve Never Been’

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Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Friday, January 13, 2012

I know you’ve been waiting patiently, so I’m excited to tell you that FRINGE returns tonight (As if you didn’t already know, though, right?)!

If you’re looking for something else to watch, check out the series finale of EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION. That’s right: After almost 10 years, this show is saying goodbye to viewers.

As you’re reaching for the tissues, keep reading to see what else you’ll be watching!

A Gifted Man | 8pm on CBS
“In Case of (Re)Birth”
Michael and E-Mo disagree about how to treat a patient with a brain tumor. Meanwhile, a teenage girl gives birth at the clinic and immediately runs out, leaving the baby behind.

Chuck | 8pm on NBC
“Chuck Versus Bo”
As Chuck and Sarah try to realize a new, safer future, Morgan’s past as the Intersect sends them to Vail on one last mission, where they enlist the help of an unlikely source – the legendary Bo Derek (as herself). Elsewhere, Jeff and Lester continue their own spy mission.

Kitchen Nightmares | 8pm on Fox
“Michon’s”
Chef Ramsay heads to the Peach state eatery Michon’s Smoked Meats & Seafood restaurant for a much needed update. Find out if Chef Ramsay’s advice and guidance will be enough to keep this establishment in College Park, GA.

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition | 8pm on ABC | Series Finale
“Joplin, Missouri”
In the series finale, seven homes are built in Joplin, Mo., for families who suffered great losses during the 2011 tornado.

Nikita | 8pm on The CW
“Sanctuary”
Sean attacks Nikita and Michael in an effort to protect his mother. Meanwhile, Percy gets the upper hand on Amanda and threatens to level Division unless she releases him.

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Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Thursday, January 12, 2012

30 ROCK finally returns this Thursday! And if that isn’t exciting enough, the BONES spin-off, THE FINDER, premieres tonight! Of course, I’ll be tuning into my beloved PARKS AND RECREATION, which will make this night even better.

What will you watch tonight? Check out your choices below!

The Big Bang Theory | 8pm on CBS
“The Shiny Trinket Maneuver”
Sheldon gets in trouble with Amy when he isn’t impressed by her recent accomplishment, and Howard must come to grips with Bernadette’s dislike of children.

30 Rock | 8pm on NBC
“Dance Like Nobody’s Watching”
As everyone returns from holiday break, NBC’s new talent competition, “America’s Kidz Got Singing”, is a hit, but Jenna’s role as the judge everyone loves to hate causes Jack to question the show’s family value. Much to his chagrin, Tracy’s usual antics fail to aggravate Liz (Tina Fey), while Kenneth (Jack McBrayer) takes the day off to do his dream chores as he awaits the Rapture.

Bones | 8pm on Fox
“The Crack in the Code”
A cryptic message penned in human blood is discovered at a national monument. As the Jeffersonian team embarks on a scavenger hunt to solve the case, they realize their tech-savvy suspect remains one step ahead of them. Meanwhile, Booth and Brennan search for the perfect home for their new family.

Winter Wipeout | 8pm on ABC
“Ice, Ice Baby”
In order for contestants to get their mittens on the cold, hard $50,000 grand prize, they must first face the Snowboard Half Pipe, as they try to defy gravity but find themselves falling to the ground like scintillating snowflakes. Next on the course, players receive a swift kick in the ski pants from the abominable Snow Boot, followed by a frosty trip to Avalanche Alley, where conditions are perfect for scattered flurries of Wipeouts. Only the final three players who can weather the chilly conditions on the course will make it to the Winter Wipeout Zone, where the race for the fastest time really heats things up.

The Vampire Diaries | 8pm on The CW
“Our Town”
Although Caroline is in no mood to celebrate her 18th birthday, Elena, Bonnie and Matt surprise her with a small party in an unusual location. Damon and Stefan disagree on the best way to handle Klaus, and a reckless Stefan decides to test his theory by taking things to dangerous extremes. Bonnie is concerned when Elena tells her about Jeremy’s new plans. At a Founder’s meeting, Alaric once again runs into Dr. Fell, who is in the middle of an argument with her ex-boyfriend, the medical examiner. Tyler refuses to go along with Klaus’ latest demand, and is surprised when Klaus seems to accept his decision.

Rob | 8:30pm on CBS
“Pilot”
After eloping in Las Vegas, Rob meets his wife’s large Mexican-American family for the first time and, after unsuccessfully attempting to fit into his new cultural surroundings, realizes he’s the odd man out in this tight-knit family.

Parks and Recreation | 8:30pm on NBC
“The Comeback Kid”
Leslie enlists everyone’s help in staging an attention-getting event. Ben explores a new hobby, while April and Andy adopt a pet.

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Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Are you a fan of WHITNEY? Are you counting down the minutes until the premiere of ARE YOU THERE, CHELSEA? If so, you’re in luck because starting tonight, they will be back-to-back on Wednesdays on NBC!

Read on to see what else you’ll be watching!

Whitney | 8pm on NBC
“Private Parts”
When Alex refuses to share the password to his phone, Whitney, who believes that they should share everything, becomes upset. Deciding they both need some solo time, they each plan a night out without each other – but when Whitney comes home early she finds Alex in a compromising position. Meanwhile, Lily and Neal move into their new apartment together, but Lily is nervous about being herself, specifically in the bathroom.

The Middle | 8pm on ABC
“The Map”
After attending Aunt Ginny’s funeral, Frankie begins to fear that the family is missing out on important life milestones and vows to begin celebrating all of them. Meanwhile, Axl accidentally eats Brick’s Indiana dough school map project and is tasked with creating a new one, and Sue discovers that one of the boys on the wrestling team has a crush on her.

One Tree Hill | 8pm on The CW
“Know This, We’ve Noticed”
As Brooke and Julian begin to adjust to life with their new children, Haley and Nathan find themselves dealing with similar issues. Although they don’t know it yet, faces from the past threaten to interrupt plans for all their futures. Meanwhile, a mysterious problem arises for Clay and Quinn.

Are You There, Chelsea? | 8:30pm on NBC
“Pilot”
When Chelsea gets a D.U.I., she realizes she needs to make some big changes in her life, including moving closer to where she works – Jerry’s Ultimate Sports Bar. She and her best pal Olivia, discover an apartment in the same building as their colleague Rick – just blocks from the bar – and move in immediately with the quirky and good-natured Dee Dee. Meanwhile, Sloane, whose military husband is currently stationed overseas, is due to give birth any day and is not convinced she can count on the freewheeling Chelsea to be there for her at the delivery.

Suburgatory | 8:30pm on ABC
“Out in the Burbs”
When Tessa is asked to show new guy Josh Sherman (Dan Byrd) around school, she becomes convinced that he’s gay, when in fact he’s an undercover narcotics officer. Lisa becomes deeply infatuated with Josh, and Tessa inadvertly convinces Mr. Wolfe to make special announcement to the student body. Meanwhile George re-evaluates his relationship with Dallas.

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Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Tuesday, January 10, 2012

You’re still going to have to wait for the returns of GLEE, RAISING HOPE and NEW GIRL (New episodes next week!), but there’s still a lot of new TV to choose from!

Keep reading to figure out what you’ll be tuning into this Tuesday!

NCIS | 8pm on CBS
“A Desperate Man”
When a Navy lieutenant commander is found dead in a building under construction, NCIS must search for a killer while dealing with interruptions from her distraught detective husband. Meanwhile, Ray’s return has Ziva thinking about her future.

The Biggest Loser | 8pm on NBC
“Episode 2”
The stakes are high this week when representatives of each team bid on the percentage of weight they think their team will lose at the weigh-in. The highest bidder gets a five-pound advantage if they hit their number at weigh-in – or lose the advantage to the other team if they don’t hit their mark. “The Biggest Loser” nutritionist teaches the contestants how to shop for healthy food, and the black and red teams square off in a fast-paced challenge in which they have to turn an anchor wheel to retrieve puzzle pieces and then race against the clock to put the puzzle together. And later, the players get a sobering wake-up call when Dr. Huizenga reveals their real “inner ages,” before the weigh-in leads to another player going home.

Last Man Standing | 8pm on ABC
“Take Your Daughter to Work”
Mike is taken aback when he finds out that Ed – who has been an absentee dad – has hired his daughter, Gabriella (Jamie-Lynn Sigler), to replace him as the new marketing consultant of Outdoor Man. When Ed agrees with Mike that her youth-oriented proposals to re-brand the retail stores aren’t the way to go, she plays the Daddy card for all its worth. Also, Mike and Eve bring home a stray dog that Mandy thinks she’s allergic to.

Work It | 8:30pm on ABC
“Shake Your Money Maker”
When newly-employed Lee and Angel go out into the field as sales reps for the first time dressed as women, former salesman Lee is confident he’ll be successful while Angel is concerned his background as a mechanic will not serve him well. But when Angel’s flirtatious ways earn him sales while Lee constantly strikes out, Lee tries subtly to elicit advice from wife Connie on ways a woman can flirt with a man.

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In Case You Missed It…CASTLE, SMASH, FRINGE 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: 

• John-Paul Lavoisier and Farah Fath Talk About Their ONE LIFE TO LIVE Ending
• HOUSE Scoop: FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS’ Michael B. Jordan to Guest Star
• CASTLE: Seamus Dever Teases ”Till Death Do Us Part,’ Ryan’s Wedding and More
• NAPOLEON DYNAMITE: Efren Ramirez Talks About Pedro’s Animated Return
• THE FINDER: Geoff Stults Talks Cast Changes, Walter’s Romances, Having to Take Off His Clothes and More
• BONES Scoop: Is Tina Majorino Returning?
• A GIFTED MAN: Patrick Wilson and Neal Baer Tease ‘In Case of a Bolt From the Blue’
• NBC News and Notes From TCA: COMMUNITY, THE VOICE, SMASH and More
• SMASH at NBC TCA: Our Liveblog
• AWAKE at NBC TCA: Our Liveblog
• ROYAL PAINS: Tom Cavanagh and Mark Feuerstein Reveal Their Love of Practical Jokes
• ONCE UPON A TIME: Lana Parrilla Talks Regina, Sheriff Graham, Mr. Gold and More. Plus, Preview ‘Desperate Souls’!
• PAN AM: The Cast Reveals What They Want to See When the Series Returns
• FRINGE: ‘Back To Where You’ve Never Been’ You Ask, I Answer
• ALCATRAZ: Jorge Garcia Teases His New Show
• BONES Might Get Additional Season 7 Episodes
• A GLEE Spinoff? Fox Honchos Spill on the Status of the Graduating Seniors
• Fox President Kevin Reilly on FRINGE’s Future
• Fox President Kevin Reilly Talks About the SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE Changes
• Fox News and Notes From TCA: HOUSE, TERRA NOVA, THE X FACTOR and More

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Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Monday, January 9, 2012

Your weekly TV schedule is almost back to normal, and although not all of your favorite shows are back, most of them are (including CASTLE)!

Check out what’s new below to see what you’ll be watching tonight!

Who’s Still Standing | 8pm on NBC
“The Need for Speed”
Jennifer Vargas, a teacher from Ventura, California, tests her knowledge against 10 opponents in a head-to-head trivia battle. If Vargas defeats five of the contestants, then she has the opportunity to walk away with the amount she has won up to this point — or press her luck and try for the $1,000,000 grand prize. However, one wrong answer from Vargas or one of her competitors and they will be dropped through the floor and eliminated.

The Bachelor | 8pm on ABC
“Episode 1602”
The 18 remaining bachelorettes travel to the lush vineyards of Ben’s hometown of Sonoma, California. Two lucky women – Kacie B. and Courtney – will get romantic one-on-one dates, but will it further their chances of being Ben’s dream woman, or will they be sent home? The group date will give 12 bachelorettes an unusual opportunity to show Ben another side of their personalities as they audition and perform roles for a community theater production – written entirely by children. However, it doesn’t take long for the women to get under each other’s skin and ramp up the drama, ending in uncontrollable tears for some of the bachelorettes.

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Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Friday, January 6, 2012

FRINGE doesn’t return tonight (Sorry, Marisa!), but there’s still a lot to watch!

Don’t believe me? Check out all of your choices below to see what’s new tonight!

A Gifted Man | 8pm on CBS
“In Case of a Bolt from the Blue”
While tending to patients at the clinic during a blizzard, Michael shows signs of a severe condition that requires immediate surgery.

Chuck | 8pm on NBC
“Chuck Versus the Kept Man ”
While Chuck and Sarah contemplate the next step for Carmichael Industries, Casey’s forbidden love, Gertrude Verbanski (guest star Carrie-Anne Moss, “The Matrix”), walks back into his life with a questionable mission in South Beach. Meanwhile, Jeff’s enhanced intelligence leads he and Lester to suspect that something unusual may be happening at the Buy More.

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition | 8pm on ABC
“Gibbs Family”
Ty and the team head to Iowa to help a widow — left legally blind after having a brain aneurysm — and her six children.

Nikita | 8pm on The CW
“Pale Fire”
Alex’s mission to take down Gogol comes to a head as she infiltrates her childhood home and faces ghosts from her past. On a completely separate mission, Nikita also ends up at the mansion to steal Semak’s black box. Nikita and Alex run into each other and decide to join forces, but they run into a major roadblock. Meanwhile, Michael and Owen work together to figure out Percy’s secret plan with the Guardians.

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Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Thursday, January 5, 2012

Missing McDreamy and McSteamy? Don’t worry: GREY’S ANATOMY returns tonight!

If you’re not a fan of hot doctors (seriously, who isn’t?), keep reading to figure out what you’ll be watching tonight!

Winter Wipeout | 8pm on ABC
“A Sight for Sore Ice”
The weather outside is frightful, but the season premiere of Winter “Wipeout” is delightful, as 24 winter warriors battle head-to-head in a frigid free for all for $50,000. Players first take on the frost bitten qualifier with some brand new obstacles designed to lift spirits in more ways than one — Snow Shovel Trouble, Pain in the Ice and Candy Pain Lane, which boasts the ultimate sugar crash — and the obstacle built for all seasons, the classic Big Balls. As an added bonus, players who are able to knock off “Smallsy” from the fourth Big Ball will receive $500 cash. Cheerful contestants provide an avalanche of falls, shivering spills and bitter cold blunders, but only the final three who withstand the freezing temperatures with the fastest times will face the all-new, most challenging Winter Wipeout Zone ever.

The Vampire Diaries | 8pm on The CW
“The New Deal”
Stefan has hidden the coffins containing the bodies of Klaus’ family, and Klaus quickly turns to violence to convince Damon and Elena that no one will be safe until he finds Stefan and gets his family back. Tyler continues to make the most of his new abilities as a hybrid, but he has to face the disturbing consequences of his actions as well. After a terrifying incident, Elena and Alaric grow increasingly concerned about Jeremy’s attitude and, ultimately, his safety. Alaric meets the beautiful Dr. Fell, who is intrigued with his amazing ability to heal. While trying to strike a deal with Klaus, Elena delivers news that truly shocks him. [Have you seen our picture/video/tease preview of the episode?]

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Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Wednesday, January 4, 2012

All I wanted for Christmas was the new episode of REVENGE, and it’s finally here! But as I’m waiting for 10pm, I’ll be tuning into MODERN FAMILY and SUBURGATORY.

What will you be watching tonight? Check out your choices below!

The Middle | 8pm on ABC
“Year of the Hecks”
After realizing that no one keeps their New Year’s resolutions, Frankie decides that they will be assigned anonymously to each family member, and an all-you-can-eat buffet feast will be the reward for those who can abide by their chosen resolution for a week. But chaos soon ensues when Frankie must spend more time with Brick, Mike needs to smile more, Axl has to keep his bedroom clean, Sue needs to stop trying out for things she’ll never make, and Brick must stop reading all of the time.

Suburgatory | 8:30pm on ABC
“Driving Miss Dalia”
When Tessa gets her driver’s license, Dalia hires her to drive her around to stalk her crush, Scott Strauss (guest star Thomas McDonell). As a result Tessa realizes that she and Scott might have feelings for each other. Meanwhile George and Noah’s relationship is put to the test when George decides he wants to join the local country club. [Have you seen the hilarious trailer of what’s happened so far on SUBURGATORY?]

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Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Tuesday, January 3, 2012

You’ll have to wait a little longer for GLEE, RAISING HOPE and NEW GIRL, but in the meantime, check out new episodes of LAST MAN STANDING, PARENTHOOD and much more!

Read on to see what you’ll be watching!

NCIS | 8pm on CBS
“Housekeeping”
The investigation into the murder of a Navy Commander leads the NCIS team to E.J. Barrett’s whereabouts.

The Biggest Loser | 8pm on NBC | 2-hour Season Premiere
“Episode 1”
The contestants arrive at the ranch and get one of the biggest surprises ever in the series’ history. They arrive in teams of two – including mother/daughter, father/son, brother/sister and husband/wife, all eager to change their lives together. But they’re shocked to discover that they will not only be split up – they will also be competing against the person they came with. They’ll be pushed out of their comfort zones in a way they have never been before – and one team won’t even make it on to the ranch — as the season of “No Excuses” begins. The players all have different excuses for why they never lost weight before. So the season of “no partners” will also be a season of “no excuses” – as week in and week out, all the typical reasons for not getting in shape will be addressed.

Last Man Standing | 8pm on ABC
“Moon Over Kenya”
When a rising young star on the pro fishing circuit has dinner at the Baxters’ and the conversation turns to traveling the world for work, Vanessa wonders if Mike is feeling tied down now that he spends more time at home. Meanwhile, Kristin and Eve think Mandy’s decision to become a vegan is another one of her passing phases.

Work It | 8:30pm on ABC
“Pilot”
From FRIENDS producers Andrew Reich & Ted Cohen comes WORK IT, a high-concept comedy about two unrepentant guy’s guys, Lee and Angel, who are unable to find work in a tough economy and dress as women to get jobs. Not only do they pull it off, but learn that to be a better man may mean having to be a better woman.

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