Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Tuesday, November 20, 2012

It may be a holiday week, but we have a full night of television!

Take a look at all your choices…

The Voice | 8pm on NBC
“Live Results Show”
America will vote to eliminate two artists from each team and the remaining eight will move on to the next phase of the competition.

Dancing with the Stars | 8pm on ABC
“Episode 1509A”
The UK’s new boyband sensation, The Wanted, will perform a medley of their current single “I Found You” and their biggest hit, “Glad You Came.” Legendary performer and world famous choreographer Paula Abdul returns to the ballroom to perform in our final “Macy’s Stars of Dance” with a groundbreaking number. And before the night’s end, two more couples will be eliminated.

Hart of Dixie | 8pm on The CW
“Baby, Don’t Get Hooked on Me”
After Zoe treats the high school football team, she learns that Max, who happens to be Rose’s (guest star McKaley Miller) new crush, has become infatuated with her instead. Eager to nip his crush in the bud, Zoe learns that Max is prone to overreacting to heartbreak and is encouraged by the town to wait until after the big game, as they are counting on him to win. Lemon (Jaime King) decides to start a catering business and asks AnnaBeth (guest star Kaitlyn Black) to join, but Lemon is taken aback by her answer. Meanwhile, Lavon (Cress Williams) tries to win over Ruby’s (guest star Golden Brooks) grandfather Sergeant Jeffries (guest star Charlie Robinson) by doing his chores, but Lavon finds out there is another reason her grandfather doesn’t want them together.

Raising Hope | 8pm on Fox
“Candy Wars”
When Natesville holds its annual Thanksgiving Radish Harvest Festival, Jimmy is determined to sell the most candy bars around town, so that Hope can ride atop the town’s Thanksgiving Day float. But when Jimmy doesn’t sell enough to win the contest, Virginia and Maw Maw unveil a dark, mafia-inspired family secret that could lead the Chances to victory.

NCIS | 8pm on CBS
“Shell Shock – Part II”
Gibbs continues to work with Captain Wescott while he retraces his steps in order to help the NCIS team track down a terrorist. With Thanksgiving on the horizon, Abby’s enthusiasm for the NCIS family dinner is building, and Tony’s curiosity is peaking when he learns Ziva is making special plans for the opera.

Ben and Kate | 8:30pm on Fox
“Reunion”
When a high school reunion is held on the eve of Thanksgiving, Will (guest star Geoff Stults) encourages Kate to attend and stand up to the high school bully, Anna (guest star Amber Stevens) for giving her an unforgettable nickname. Meanwhile, in the midst of the holiday season, Ben doesn’t think he can keep much longer the huge secret that he and BJ have been hiding from Kate.

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GLEE, BONES, FRINGE, and More: Find Out What’s to Come on Your Favorite Fox Shows During November Sweeps

Wondering what’s coming up on your favorite Fox shows? The network has just released a handy release full of teases (some of which are more spoilery than others) about what’s coming your way during November sweeps…

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Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Thursday, October 4, 2012

A busy Thursday night that includes the return of 30 ROCK for its final season.

Take a look at your options!

The X Factor | 8pm on Fox
“Boot Camp #2”
THE X FACTOR Boot Camp auditions continue in Miami, FL. During this phase of the competition, Simon Cowell, Britney Spears, Demi Lovato, and L.A. Reid will judge the contestants in a series of singing, dancing and overall performance challenges. See who makes the cut and who falls short.

The Big Bang Theory | 8pm on CBS
“The Decoupling Fluctuation”
When Sheldon learns that Penny is thinking about breaking up with Leonard, he tries to intervene. Meanwhile, in space, the other astronauts pick on Howard.

Last Resort | 8pm on ABC
“Blue on Blue”
More than 20 warships are closing on the 200-mile perimeter that Marcus Chaplin declared as a no man’s land around the island. And as XO Sam Kendal is drawn into a battle on the ground to keep them alive, Prosser confronts Marcus about something personal to him that could be impacting his judgment as Captain of the Colorado.

30 Rock | 8pm on NBC | Season Premiere
“Episode 701”
When “TGS” returns from hiatus, Liz (Fey) is alarmed by Jack’s shockingly bad fall programming line-up. Meanwhile, Jenna (Krakowski) prepares to be the ultimate bridezilla, enlisting a reluctant Liz to be her maid of honor, and Kenneth (Jack McBrayer) and Hazel (Kristen Schaal) invite Tracy (Tracy Morgan) to a dinner party.

The Next: Fame Is At Your Doorstep | 8pm on The CW | Season Finale
“Finale”
In the live two-hour finale, the five remaining finalists converge on Los Angeles’ Orpheum Theatre to represent their city and to compete for the big prize – a recording contract with Atlantic Records. Music icons Joe Jonas, Gloria Estefan, John Rich and Nelly will be on hand to announce the winner of “The Next.”

Up All Night | 8:30pm on NBC
“Swingers”
Reagan (Christina Applegate) and Chris (Will Arnett) start to worry that they are becoming an ordinary couple and go to great heights to prove otherwise. Meanwhile, Scott (Luka Jones) helps Ava (Maya Rudolph) declutter her life when she encounters her biggest fan (guest star Rachel Dratch).

Two and a Half Men | 8:31pm on CBS
“A Big Bag of Dog”
Following his break-up with Zoey (Sophie Winkleman), Walden has a breakdown, on TWO AND A HALF MEN

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Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Thursday, September 27, 2012

With NBC premiering many of its comedies tonight, it’s a pretty busy Thursday. (You guys will all be watching PARKS & RECREATION, right?)

Take a look at your options!

The X Factor | 8pm on Fox
“Auditions #6”
The auditions in front of an audience of thousands continue on THE X FACTOR. Don’t miss the unbelievable tryouts as judges Simon Cowell, Britney Spears, Demi Lovato, and L.A. Reid continue their search to find the next global superstar or breakout music group worthy of a $5 million recording contract with Syco/Sony Music. Find out who will bring the judges and audience to their feet and who will leave the stage heartbroken.

The Big Bang Theory | 8pm on CBS | Season Premiere
“The Date Night Variable”
With his friends on dates, Raj must face his loneliness. Also, Wolowitz is caught in an argument between Bernadette and his mom, even while he’s in space. [Have you seen what co-creator Bill Prady had to say about the season?]

Last Resort | 8pm on ABC | Series Premiere
“Captain”
Five hundred feet beneath the ocean’s surface, the crew of the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine “USS Colorado” – the most powerful nuclear submarine ever built — receive their orders. Over a communications channel designed only to be used if the U.S. homeland has been wiped out, they’re told to fire nuclear weapons at a foreign country. Captain Marcus Chaplin (Andre Braugher) demands confirmation of the orders, only to be unceremoniously relieved of duty. XO Sam Kendal (Scott Speedman) finds himself suddenly in charge of the submarine and facing the same difficult decision. When he also demands confirmation of the orders, the Colorado is fired upon and hit. The submarine and its crew, honorable patriots, now find themselves crippled on the ocean floor and declared rogue enemies of their own country.

Up All Night | 8:30pm on NBC
“Home/Office”
As Chris (Will Arnett) and Scott (Luka Jones) take on their new business, Reagan (Christina Applegate) tries her best to get the hang of being a stay at home mom and deal with the quirks of the neighborhood. Meanwhile, Ava (Maya Rudolph) is unexpectedly reunited with her former accompanist, Walter (guest star Sean Hayes), whose life she may have ruined on her rise to success.

Two and a Half Men | 8:31pm on CBS | Season Premiere
“I Changed My Mind About the Milk”
Walden plans a big surprise for Zoey’s birthda. Grammy Award-winning musician Michael Bolton guest stars as himself and Brit Morgan (“True Blood”) guest stars as a woman Walden meets at a bar.

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Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Thursday, September 20, 2012

With NBC premiering many of its comedies tonight, it’s a pretty busy Thursday. (You guys will all be watching PARKS & RECREATION, right?)

Take a look at your options!

The X Factor | 8pm on Fox
“Auditions #4”
The live auditions in front of an audience of thousands continue on THE X FACTOR. Don’t miss these unbelievable tryouts as judges Simon Cowell, Britney Spears, Demi Lovato, and L.A. Reid continue their search to find the next global superstar or breakout music group worthy of a $5 million recording contract with Syco/Sony Music. Find out who will bring the judges and audience to their feet and who will leave the stage heartbroken.

Up All Night | 8:30pm on NBC | Season Premiere
“Friendships & Partnerships”
Reagan (Christina Applegate) and Ava’s (Maya Rudolph) friendship is tested following the news of the show’s cancellation. Meanwhile, Reagan hires her brother Scott (Luka Jones) to help remodel their bathroom, and Chris (Will Arnett) decides to re-enter the working world. [Curious what’s going to change in season 2? The UP ALL NIGHT bosses teased what’s to come here.]

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PaleyFest 2012 Announces the Full Panelist Lists for BONES, CASTLE, ONCE UPON A TIME, THE OFFICE, and More

Were you putting off buying tickets to PaleyFest until you found out who would be attending from your favorite shows? Well, wait no longer.

Paley Center has announced the scheduled panelists for the 2012 PaleyFest. Take a look at who you can expect…

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Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Thursday, October 21, 2010

VAMPIRE DIARIES is back tonight with a fresh episode, along with most of the other Thursday favorites, my friends.

I know, even with BONES and FRINGE airing reruns this week, I’m stressed about how much good stuff there is to watch.

Which shows are you going to peep live, DVR for later, or skip altogether?

This rundown may help you decide…

The Big Bang Theory | 8pm on CBS
“The Desperation Emanation”
Leonard realizes he’s the only one without a girlfriend, while Sheldon wants to get rid of his. [GMMR: Peep the promo for tonight’s ep, in which Amy (Mayim Bialik) asks Shel-bot to meet her mommy.]

Community | 8pm on NBC
“Messianic Myths and Ancient Peoples”
Shirley (Yvette Nicole Brown) gets inspired to create a religious film and asks Abed (Danny Pudi) for his creative input only to discover that he wants to make one of his own. Meanwhile, Pierce (Chevy Chase) comes to terms with being the oldest member of the group and is recruited by another set of students his own age.

The Vampire Diaries | 8pm on The CW
“Plan B”
Despite Elena’s (Nina Dobrev) efforts to keep Jeremy (Steven R. McQueen) safe, he offers to help Damon (Ian Somerhalder) and Alaric (Matt Davis) deal with Katherine (Nina Dobrev). Sheriff Forbes (Marguerite MacIntyre) and Caroline (Candice Accola) share a few rare moments of quality mother/daughter time. Bonnie (Katerina Graham) accidentally discovers new information about Mason (guest star Taylor Kinney) and shares it with Stefan (Paul Wesley), leading Damon to take matters into his own hands. [GMMR: Anyone intend to dress up as their favorite vampire this Halloween?]

$#*! My Dad Says | 8:30pm on CBS
“Not Without My Jacket”
Ed tries to teach Henry a lesson about borrowing his clothes, however, his plan backfires when he inadvertently lends Henry’s jacket to a friend. Meanwhile, Vince regrets asking Bonnie to tell him all the juicy details about a previous relationship.

30 Rock | 8:30pm on NBC
“Reaganing”
Jack (Alec Baldwin) is having a perfect day and succeeding at every task. He tries to channel his winning streak into helping Liz (Tina Fey) figure out her relationship with Carol. Meanwhile, Jenna (Jane Krakowski) and Kenneth (Jack McBrayer) enlist the help of Kelsey Grammer (guest starring as himself). Elsewhere, Tracy (Tracy Morgan) is trying to shoot a commercial for the Boys and Girls Club. [Frasier!] Read more

THE OFFICE Season Premiere: ‘Nepotism’

When I was little, my mom used to tell me that if I ever lost something, I should go back to where I started and retrace my steps in the hopes that I’d find what I was looking for along the way. Perhaps my mom had the same talk with the writers of THE OFFICE. If so, thanks Mom!

After what was a shaky sixth season, THE OFFICE returned last night with a fantastic half hour. I’m sure it’s kind of lazy to say that the episode felt like the good ol’ days of THE OFFICE, but in the most important ways, it did.

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THE OFFICE: Murder

I do declare that I read in the journal that other OFFICE fans might have enjoyed this episode a bit more than I did. I’ll have to keep this week’s discussion of THE OFFICE short or the murder to be solved may be my own.

While I have trust in the writing staff of THE OFFICE, I haven’t yet seen evidence that they really thought through this whole Jim/Michael co-management thing.  It seems like every week we see variations of the same story.  Michael does something inappropriate and/or not in the best interest of the company and Jim tries to step in steady the ship, only later to learn that there was a method to Michael’s madness.  Jim comes around. Lesson learned.

Jim: “If you’re a family stuck on a life boat in the middle of the ocean, one parent might want to just keep rowing. But if the other parent wants to play a game, it’s not because they’re crazy, it’s because they’re doing it for the kids,”

What’s the point of having Jim as a co-manager? I’m not sure we’ve seen what he brings to the table (other than looking good in a suit everyday).  Originally, it seemed like Jim would be the one to take are of the important issues, you know, like taking care of the business, while Michael would focus on things like finding Waldo. But Dunder Mifflin is falling apart and it seems that neither manager has the capacity to deal with the potential fallout. Michael lacks the maturity to deal with the situation while Jim lacks the managerial expertise.  Someone just put Oscar in charge and call it a day.

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Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Monday, August 24, 2009

Wondering if anyone of my loyal GMMR readers happen to hit the lottery this weekend. Are you know $100-$200M richer? If so, let me know…hoping I could take out a loan today that would allow me to stay in bed and not get up and go to the office. Just thinking out loud.

At least we have a full night of TV ahead of us. If you’re a fan of NURSE JACKIE then don’t forget that tonight is the season finale.  I know…I know…I wish it wasn’t ending too.  But tonight’s a great episode.  The ending is a bit, well, strange? I’m not sure that’s the word I’m going for.  But the episode as a whole is pretty damn awesome.  Much reason to be excited.

Are any of your summer favorites on tonight? Check out some of the highlights and let me know.

The Secret Life of the American Teenager | 8pm on ABC Family
“Knocked Up, Who’s There”
Amy attempts to keep Ben interested in her. Elsewhere, Grace proves to be an influence on Adrian.

Make it or Break It | 9pm on ABC Family
“All That Glitters”
The girls’ training is put to the test as they compete in Boston for a spot on the national gymnastics team.

The Closer | 9pm on TNT
“Waivers of Extradition”
A woman is stabbed to death by someone wearing a ninja outfit; a detective arrives from El Paso, Texas investigating a similar crime; Brenda’s father comes to take her niece back to Atlanta.

Raising the Bar | 10pm on TNT
“Beating a Dead Horse”
Jerry takes over Bobbi’s case involving a pregnant woman addicted to heroin; Michelle is determined to put the woman away to stop her from shooting up with a baby in her womb; Roz defends a carriage driver.

The Soup Presents | 10pm on E!
“The Best Clips of ’09 So Far”
The 20 most outrageous reality moments are counted down. Shows include: “American Idol”; “The Bachelorette”; and “Jon and Kate Plus 8.” [GMMR: I like fun surprises like this on the TV schedule.  DVR is set. This will be hilarious. Joel McHale is always worth the price of admission.]

Weeds | 10pm on Showtime
“Glue”
Esteban goes missing and Nancy, Andy and Cesar go looking for him; Dean and Doug’s revenge plan on Celia gets underway; and Silas and Shane become very protective of their recently arrived stepsister.

Nurse Jackie | 10:30pm on Showtime | Season Finale
“Health Care and Cinema”
Kevin invites Jackie to a midnight rendezvous; the movie critic wakes; Eddie learns the truth about Jackie’s family; O’Hara’s mother is admitted.[GMMR: I can’t believe tonight is the season finale. Say it ain’t so.  This is one hell of an episode and you just can’t miss it!  There is some fantastic acting tonight. Best new show of the summer…hands down!]

On the late night couch…

• The Late Show with David Letterman: Anna Wintour, Mark Teixeira
• The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien: Bill Maher, Nick Cannon, Kings of Leon
• The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson: Marion Cotillard, Michael Musto (R 6/22/09)
• Late Night with Jimmy Fallon: Kevin Connolly, Alexa Chung, Aimee Mann (R 7/15/09)
• Jimmy Kimmel Live: Sienna Miller, Dave Salmoni (R 8/6/09)
• Chelsea Lately: Reba McEntire, Sarah Colonna, Bryan Callen, Mo Mandel
• Last Call with Carson Daly: McG, Snoop Dogg, Joel Madden, Keane (R 5/19/09)
• The Daily Show with Jon Stewart: Ed Helms (R 6/15/09)
• The Colbert Report:Gen. Raymond Odierno (R 6/8/09)

Talk to me people…what will YOU be watching tonight? For the latest TV from GMMR, follow me on Twitter.

Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Thursday, August 6, 2009

Congratulations…you’ve made it to Thursday. In honor of this great achievement I’ve pulled together a full night of wonderful TV for you.

You all know me by now to know what my BIG show is tonight…yes, it’s the finale of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE.  Despite having company tonight, I’m going to do my best my live blog the finale, so I hope you join us at 8pm est!

The other show I’m super excited about tonight is BIG BROTHER.  Fingers are still crossed that Ronnie is going home, but more important tonight we find out who won the very power coup d’etat.  Please please please don’t spoil me 🙂

And over on USA it’s the mid-season finales for both BURN NOTICE and ROYAL PAINS, so you don’t want to miss either of those.

A lot of shows to choose from. Which shows will YOU be checking out tonight? Leave a comment here or send me a message via Twitter.

Big Brother 11 | 8pm on CBS
In tonight’s episode, the houseguests are going to evict either Ronnie formerly of the “Brains” clique or Lydia, the unstable tattoo lady of the “Off Beats”. More importantly, the audience will learn which houseguest was awarded the powerful coup d’etat. A new HOH will be revealed. I’l be updating the results live so stay tuned.

So You Think You Can Dance | 8pm on Fox
The Rage Boyz Crew performs; Talia Fowler, winner of season two of “So You Think You Can Dance Australia” performs; the winner is announced. [GMMR: Check out our SYTYCD Podcast recapping last night’s Top 4 performance show. We’ll post a post-finale podcast too. And set your clocks to join me here at 8pm est tonight.]

Skins | 9pm on BBCA | Season Premiere
“Everyone”;”Effy”
In the Season 3 premiere, a new group of teens arrives at Roundview School; Freddie, JJ and Cook try to make a good first impression on Effy. [GMMR: I don’t watch SKINS but I know many, many of my blogger friends that do and they love it. You might want to give it a shot tonight.]

Burn Notice | 9pm on USA
“Long Way Back”
After years of hiding, a dangerous man from Fiona’s past resurfaces in Miami with deadly intentions; Michael teams up with Fiona’s ruthless brother to do whatever it takes to save her.

The Real Housewives of Atlanta | 10pm on Bravo
NeNe hopes to make amends with Kim; Lisa and Ed have their first fertility visit; Kandi works on her solo album. [GMMR: After episode one I can already tell I don’t like these housewives as much as I did those crazy broads from NJ.]

Royal Pains | 10pm on USA
“It’s Like Jamals Vu All Over Again”
Hank and Divya treat a girl who develops bizarre symptoms after falling off a horse; Hank believes the girl’s father is hiding something; the arrival of Jill’s ex-husband throws Hank for a loop.plans.

On the late night couch…

• The Late Show with David Letterman: Ray Romano, St. Vincent (R 6/24/09)
• The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien:  Ed Helms, the Jonas Brothers
• The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson: Glasvegas
• Jimmy Kimmel Live: Sienna Miller, Dave Salmoni, Doug Benson
• Late Night with Jimmy Fallon: Jeremy Piven, Charlyne Yi, Greg Giraldo
• Chelsea Lately: Jamie Lynn Sigler, Ben Gleib, Natasha Leggero, Michael Yo
• Last Call with Carson Daly: Cassidy Freeman, Ben Harper & Relentless7 (R 4/17/09)
• The Daily Show with Jon Stewart: Dara Torres
• The Colbert Report: Meryl Streep

Which shows will YOU be checking out tonight? Leave a comment here or send me a message via Twitter.

Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Monday, June 22, 2009

This is a cruel joke, right? It can’t possibly be Monday again, can it? Did we even have a weekend? Ugh. Not ready to go to work this morning, that much I can tell you.  But alas I must.  Let’s at least talk about what’s on TV tonight before I head into the office and start my non-TV related workday, ok?

Here’s just a few shows you might want to check out. If there are others I”ve missed, leave a comment below or sent me a tweet at twitter.com/GMMR

The Secret Life of the American Teenager | 8pm on ABC Family | Season Premiere
“The Big One”
Anne deals with the surprising news of her own pregnancy; Amy adjusts to the demands of motherhood; one of the teens experiences an unexpected tragedy.

Make it or Break It | 9pm on ABC Family | Season Premiere
“Pilot”
In the series premiere of this drama focusing on the lives of teen gymnasts who strive to make it to the Olympics, new girl Emily Kmetko (Chelsea Hobbs) begins training at a gym alongside veterans who are both impressed with and threatened by her.

The Closer | 9pm on TNT
“Red Tape”
Gabriel gets in legal hot water when he guns down a murder suspect and evidence contradicts his version of events. Force Investigation director Melinda Hatcher (Mary McDonnell) arrives to probe Gabriel’s shooting, but her snooping interferes with Brenda’s own investigation.

Jon & Kate Plus 8 | 9pm on TLC
“House & Big Changes”
After much discussion, Jon and Kate are ready to make an announcement about the future; changes at the Gosselin home include new playhouses for the children. [GMMR: This really can’t be anything but an announcement of a separation, right?  Or do you think maybe they devoted an hour to talk about Jon’s new ear piercings? Nothing like using your personal life to drum up those ratings again. And by that I mean, I’ll be watching.]

Raising the Bar | 10pm on TNT
“The Curious Case of Kellerman’s Button”
Fiery friction erupts between Jerry and rigid Judge Farnsworth over Jerry’s tardiness. Elsewhere, Roz and Richard join forces on a hate-crime case. And Marcus’ well-connected girlfriend puts him in a tight spot with Balco.

My Life on the D List | 10pm on Bravo
“Grammy Shmammy”
Kathy’s dreams of Grammy glory fall short; Paula Deen invites Kathy to Savannah, Ga., for some relaxation and down-home cooking.

Weeds | 10pm on Showtime
“Su-Su-Sucio”
Nancy gets a surprise visit from Jill; Nancy’s bodyguard goes missing; Celia’s micromanaging gets her sent back to the U.S.; Silas and Doug seek law enforcement approval.

Nurse Jackie | 10:30pm on Showtime
“Chicken Soup”
An elderly patient treats heart disease with chicken soup; Jackie discusses her daughter’s anxiety with Dr. O’Hara; Eddie learns he is being replaced. [GMMR: Tonight’s episode is already available for viewing On Demand with Comcast here in Boston. Not sure why.]

Also playing…

• How I Met Your Mother | 8pmon CBS: Ted walks into the apartment and finds Robin’s date sitting on the couch naked. [GMMR: I know I don’t usually list repeats, but this one if a favorite of mine.]

• The Bachelorette | 8pm on ABC: Jillian takes the eight remaining bachelors on a train trip; one bachelor reveals his deep feelings for Jillian; five men get the opportunity to take Jillian to their hometowns.

• Here Come the Newlyweds | 10pm on ABC: The men have to guess which plates of food belong to their wives; the couples race to be the first to load a minivan with vacation and camping gear.

On the late night couch…

• The Late Show with David Letterman: Samuel L. Jackson, Emeril Lagasse, Iggy Pop & the Brighton Port Authority
• The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien:  Cameron Diaz, Johnny Strange, Pete Yorn
• The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson: Marion Cotillard, Michael Musto
• Late Night with Jimmy Fallon: John Leguizamo, Nick Cannon, Sonic Youth
• The Colbert Report: Austan Goolsbee
• Jimmy Kimmel Live:  Thomas Haden Church, Ed Helms, Kavya Shivashankar, 311 (R 6/4/09)
• Chelsea Lately: Derek Fisher, Randy Sklar, Jason Sklar, Sarah Colonna
• Last Call with Carson Daly: Tim Roth, Miranda Kerr, Black Kids (R 5/7/09)
• The Daily Show with Jon Stewart: Bill Russell
• The Colbert Report: Simon Schama

Talk to me people…what will YOU be watching tonight?

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Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Monday, June 15, 2009

Is someone having the case of the Mondays? Ok, I’ll admit it. I am.  I’m a little distracted this morning. But hopefully by the time TV starts tonight all will be well with the world and I can sit back and relax and watch a few of the shows listed here.

Greek | 8pm on ABC Family | Season Finale
“At World’s End”
Casey questions her relationships with Max and Cappie; Frannie lodges a complaint against Ashleigh; Dale and Calvin each make a “purity pledge” to fight off sexual temptations. [GMMR: Tonight’s season finale is a doozy. You DO NOT want to miss out. It’s so good. GREEK will be going on a mini-hiatus. The new season starts on August 31st….whew. I can’t be without Cappie for that long.]

The Closer | 9pm on TNT
“Blood Money”
The squad investigates the kidnapping of a rich financier who is under investigation for ripping off investors.

Jon & Kate Plus 8 | 9pm on TLC
“Bikes & Trikes”
The guys from Orange County Chopper come to the family’s house to hang out and plan the design for Jon’s custom chopper.

Raising the Bar | 10pm on TNT
“Rules of Engagement”
Jerry and Michelle go before a new judge; Michelle becomes smitten with a cop who may be perjuring himself.

My Life on the D List | 10pm on Bravo
“I Heart Lily Tomlin”
After Kathy’s comedy album earns a Grammy nomination, Team Griffin works the phones to drum up support among the voting membership; Kathy travels to Canada to meet comic Lily Tomlin.

Weeds | 10pm on Showtime
“Machetes up Top”
Nancy gets an ominous message from Guillermo; Celia finds she has value; Andy takes Shane to live with Nancy’s sister; Silas and Doug discover how difficult their task will be.

Nurse Jackie | 10:30pm on Showtime
“Sweet ‘n All”
Jackie and her husband are concerned about their daughter; the hospital administrator drinks Jackie’s spiked coffee.

Also playing…

• The Bachelorette | 8pm on ABC: The remaining 10 bachelors arrive in Whistler, British Columbia, for fun in the snow; Jillian is determined to find out whether some of the men have girlfriends; two men are eliminated.

• Here Come the Newlyweds | 10pm on ABC: Each couple must create a carnival game for the neighborhood kids to play.

On the late night couch…

• The Late Show with David Letterman: Jack Black, M.A. Sanjayan
• The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien: Joe Torre, Spinal Tap
• The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson: Holly Hunter, Camera Obscura
• Late Night with Jimmy Fallon: Matthew Broderick, Sean Avery, Jason Aldean
• The Daily Show with Jon Stewart: Ed Helms
• The Colbert Report: Austan Goolsbee
• Jimmy Kimmel Live: David Spade, Zoe Saldana, Black Eyed Peas (R 5/6/09)
• Chelsea Lately: Betty White, Josh Wolf, George Wallace, Jen Kirkman
• Last Call with Carson Daly: Common, Doves (R 5/26/09)

Talk to me people…what will YOU be watching tonight?

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Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Friday, June 12, 2009

T.G.I.Freaking F! The weekend is so close I can almost taste it. It’s been a long week for me. Hopefully yours has gone by a bit faster.

Let’s just jump right into some of the show you might see if you’re kicking around the dial tonight. (Although I’d venture to say there’s not much to get super excited about)

Surviving Suburbia | 8pm on ABC
“If the Shoe Fits, Steal It”
Steve falsely accuses a mother at school of stealing Courtney’s shoes; Henry keeps his SAT scores a secret from his mom.

The Goode Family | 8:30pm on ABC
“Helen’s Back”
Helen’s back goes out, jeopardizing the Goodes’ chances of being featured on the organic garden tour. A Latino gardening crew and Helen’s childhood pen pal from Burma come to the rescue. But to the Goodes’ chagrin, they discover they’ve unknowingly exploited the workers.

The Soup | 10pm on E!
“The Week in Review”
A weekly recap of various pop culture and television show moments of the week. The show is hosted by Joel McHale, who provides sarcastic and biting commentary on the various clips.

On the late night couch…

• The Late Show with David Letterman: Sandra Bullock, Pete Correale, P.J. Harvey & John Parish
• The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien:  Jamie Foxx, Kevin Nealon
• The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson: Dane Cook, Peter Travers
• Jimmy Kimmel Live:  Paula Abdul, Ty Murray & Chelsie Hightower, Todd Glass (R 5/12/09)
• Late Night with Jimmy Fallon: Mary J. Blige, Jarod Miller
• Chelsea Lately: Candy Spelling, Jason Kennedy, Sarah Colonna, Josh Wolf (R 6/4/09)
• Last Call with Carson Daly: Ed Helms, Tarah Paige, Foxboro Hot Tubs

Project Supernatural
It’s my goal to be completely caught up with SUPERNATURAL by the time it returns to the air in the Fall.  It’s going to be tough, but I’ll try.  I have no doubt that I will love this show as much as others if I just give it a shot. But I’d be lying if I said it doesn’t freak me out a little.  I’m a big baby. I love don’t like scary stuff.

Tonight’s I’ll be taking on two new episodes.

Hook Man | Season 1, Episode 7
Sam and Dean help a girl whose date became a victim of the “Hook Man,” a famous urban legend that turns out to be real, in a small college town somewhere in Iowa. In order to save her and her father, the local minister, the brothers have to find the ghost’s bones so they can destroy them. One tiny problem… they’re in an unmarked grave.

Bugs | Season 1, Episode 8
Dean and Sam arrive in a town checking up a report of a mysterious death, and stop at a realtor’s open house barbecue. Sam meets the realtor’s son Matt, who is fascinated with bugs. Soon the town is invaded by swarms of deadly bugs, and there may be no way out. [GMMR: I’m dreading this episode already. I have a HUGE fear of bugs.  This is going to be a tough one for me to get through. But I’ll do it.]

Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Thursday, June 4, 2009

Just when you were really starting to miss scripted TV…it’s back!  Tonight three summer series are kicking off. BURN NOTICE is already a favorite of many, but will new shows THE LISTENER and ROYAL PAINS be? Maybe.

Tonight’s highlight for me will be finding out who made the Top 20 on SYTYCD.  That and seeing NPH read a special Top 10 list on Letterman. Doogie!!

Which shows will YOU be checking out tonight?  Leave a comment here or send me a message via Twitter.

Jimmy Kimmel Live | 8pm on ABC
“Game Night”
Jimmy has a special prime time show leading into the NBA finals.  Tonight’s Jimmy welcomes guests Will Ferrell (“Land of the Lost”) and rapper Eminem.

The Listener | 9pm & 10pm on NBC | Series Premiere
“I’m and Adult”; “Emotional Rescue”
A telepathic paramedic uses his special skill to help others while also trying to uncover the truth about his past. In tonight’s episodes:Toby rescues a woman who has been in a car accident and uses his abilities to solve a kidnapping. | Toby tracks down an arsonist after saving a childhood friend from a burning building.

Burn Notice | 9pm on USA | Season Premiere
“Friends and Family”
Michael gets out of prison with help from an old friend, who wants Michael to extradite a thug who is displacing landowners in Latin America.

So You Think You Can Dance | 9pm on Fox
During the final day of Vegas week, the judges see the dancers perform one last solo routine before deciding who will be in the Top 20 of this year’s competition.  One by one the dancers will take the stage and find out just who will be competition in Season 5 of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE.

Royal Pains | 10pm on USA
“Pilot”
When he loses his job fighting for a patient’s life, Dr. Hank Lawson escapes to the Hamptons with his brother and inadvertently becomes the area’s newest on-call doctor. (Note: the episode runs from 10pm until 11:17pm.  Set your DVRs accordingly)

On the late night couch…

• The Late Show with David Letterman: Elvis Costello, a Top Ten List presented by Neil Patrick Harris
• The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien: Gwyneth Paltrow, Joel McHale, John Mayer Trio
• The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson: Elizabeth Perkins, Mark Burnett, Bernie Williams
• Jimmy Kimmel Live: Thomas Haden Church, Ed Helms, 311
• Late Night with Jimmy Fallon: Jessica Biel, Rachel Dratch, Jason Sudeikis, Doves
• Chelsea Lately: Candy Spelling, Jason Kennedy, Sarah Colonna, Josh Wolf
• Last Call with Carson Daly: Jesse James, Dwayne Perkins

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