Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Wednesday, October 14, 2009
October 14, 2009 by Give Me My Remote
Poof…it’s Wednesday. When did that happen?
Tonight is a TV lover’s dream (well I suppose only if you like the shows on tonight…which I do). It’s one of those nights where you can’t complain that there’s nothing on.
Hank | 8pm on ABC
“Drag Your Daughter to Work Day”
Hank tells Maddie he wants her to get a job because he was working at her age, and, thinking it will help, he gets a gig working with her at the mall.
So You Think You Can Dance | 8pm on Fox
“Vegas Week”
It’s Vegas Week. All those that made it to the semi-finals will have to make it through the grueling Vegas week if they want a shot at being in the Top 20.
Mercy | 8pm on NBC
“Pulling the Goalie”
Veronica must decide if her affair with Dr. Sands is really over when Mike pressures her to start a family; Sonia winds up acting as a marriage counselor for two feuding patients; Chloe considers taking her crush on Dr. Sands to the next level.
The New Adventures of Old Christine | 8pm on CBS
“For Love or Money”
Christine hires an aggressive divorce attorney (Corbin Bernsen) who convinces her that Barb owes her alimony.
Gary Unmarried | 8:30pm on CBS
“Gary Shoots a Fish in a Barrel”
Gary, Mitch and Curtis go to a single’s bar, and Gary sets out to prove he can have a one-night stand without becoming emotionally attached.
(More of tonight’s lineup after the jump)
The Middle | 8:30pm on ABC
“The Floating Anniversary”
Sick Brick, lovesick Sue, Axl, two crazy aunts and their diaper-wearing dog thwart Frankie and Mike’s romantic plans for their anniversary.
Modern Family | 9pm on ABC
“The Incident”
Jay’s ex-wife, Dede (Shelley Long), tries to make amends with everyone she offended at Jay and Gloria’s wedding.
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | 9pm on NBC
“Hammered”
After a night of drinking, a man (Scott Foley) wakes up with a head injury and a dead woman in his bed; Detectives Benson and Stabler try to piece together the crime by returning to the bar where the night began.
Glee | 9pm on Fox
“Throwdown”
To cause dissension among members of the glee club, Sue forces the students to compete against one another; Sue and Will are called into the principal’s office; shocking news is revealed.
Criminal Minds | 9pm on CBS
“Hopeless”
The team profiles a group of killers who travel as a pack and chose victims randomly. Tamara Barnes: Salli Richardson-Whitfield.
Cougar Town | 9:30pm on ABC
“I Won’t Back Down”
Jules starts a mission to get Grayson to tell her she is sexy; following the birth of Stan, Ellie feels like she has lost her looks.
CSI:NY | 10pm on CBS
“Dead Reckoning”
DNA evidence contradicts the confession of a scorned woman who claimed to have brutally murdered her cheating husband.
Eastwick | 10pm on ABC
“Fleas and Casserole”
With urging from Darryl, Roxie decides to learn more about her mysterious new neighbor; Kat accepts the help of Darryl’s divorce lawyer; Joanna’s ex-fiance arrives in town.
Top Chef: Las Vegas | 10pm on Bravo
“Pigs and Pinot”
Pork and wine revolve around the chefs’ task to host a “Pigs and Pinot” affair. Charlie Palmer is the guest judge.
Also playing…
- America’s Next Top Model | 8pm on The CW: The models must find their way around Los Angeles during an afternoon of go-sees; the models hang by a wire in a martial arts-inspired photo shoot; supermodel Jessica White serves as a guest judge.
On the late night couch…
- The Late Show with David Letterman: Tina Fey, Chris “Mad Dog” Russo, Mika
- The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien: Serena Williams, Ken Jeong, Rascal Flatts
- The Jay Leno Show: Bill Cosby, Toby Keith
- The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson:Kristen Bell, Robert Carlyle
- Jimmy Kimmel Live: Jamie Foxx, Toby Keith
- Late Night with Jimmy Fallon: Monty Python
- Chelsea Lately: Christian Siriano, John Caparulo, Gary Valentine, Whitney Cummings
- Last Call with Carson Daly: Charlie Hunnam, Phoenix
- The Daily Show with Jon Stewart: Barbara Ehrenreich
- The Colbert Report: Amy Farrell, The RZA
This is where I turn it over to YOU! Share with us what YOU are watching ton
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If you haven’t seen Mercy yet, be sure to catch the first 4 episodes this Saturday, October 31st, from 8 pm-12 am on NBC! So great!