Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Thursday, December 2, 2010

I’m especially stoked for TV tonight. Maybe because I get to return to Mystic Falls. Perhaps it’s my newfound obsession with the folks at Greendale Community College. Or is it the possibility of this long, drawn out tale de Christina Yang coming to an end? Okay, it’s probably just that I get to see John Krasinski in my living room this evening.

Regardless, I’m going to be logging some serious TV hours. Bring it, Thursday television. Tonight, I’m your bitch.

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

Here are a few highlights from the lineup…

The Vampire Diaries | 8pm on The CW
“The Sacrifice”
Jeremy’s life is threatened when he tries to help Bonnie retrieve the moonstone. Meanwhile, Tyler shows Caroline the Lockwood cellar, where they make a terrifying discovery, and Bonnie and Luka form a closer bond.

Community | 8pm on NBC
“Mixology Certification”
When the study group members realize Troy is turning 21, they decide to take him to the bars; Shirley pulls down photos of her that are posted at the bar; Abed talks to a fellow sci-fi nerd.

Bones | 8pm on Fox
“The Twisted Bones in the Melted Truck”
Brennan and Booth investigate a crime scene where a human carcass has melted to the dashboard of a charred truck; Sweets tries to keep his feelings for Daisy from interfering while helping her pass a government psychological evaluation. [GMMR: In case you missed it... BONES Executive Producer Stephen Nathan Spills on the Brennan/Booth/Hannah Triangle]

30 Rock | 8:30pm on NBC
“Live Show”
When Liz worries that her relationship with Carol is fizzling, Jack suggests that she consult a therapist, but she reaches out to Kenneth instead. Elsewhere, Jenna and Paul (Will Forte) celebrate an anniversary; and Tracy tries to lure Jack into investing in his son’s theme restaurant. Read more

TOP CHEF: ALL STARS Brings Back Big Talent, Big Egos and Some Delicious Eats

I’d like to take a moment to welcome Samantha Simorangkir to Team GMMR. She’s going to be covering TOP CHEF for us this season and we are thrilled to have her on board. No doubt she’s going to fit right in. Welcome! — Kath

The heat is definitely on in the TOP CHEF: ALL STARS kitchen! Loved seeing familiar faces, a few changes (hello, sleek new black chef’s coats!), and an interesting new dynamic. They’ve all been through the process before, and the added theme of redemption is palpable. And the way the producers incorporate the history of the show into new challenges is great fun to watch.

To stir the pot even further, the grand prize has been upped to a cool $200,000. Nice. So the stakes are twice as high, everyone wants to win twice as bad, and they’re all doubly worried about being the first to leave. As Dale L. put it, “I would be very embarrassed to go home first.”

The first quickfire challenge appropriately addresses all the smack talk over which season was the best. Chefs are broken up into teams according to their season, and get the opportunity to put their knife skills where their mouths are. My initial reaction was that those teams with more members have an unfair advantage. But then again, too many cooks…

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Who Went Home on SURVIVOR?

I’m the first one to admit it. I wouldn’t last one night on SURVIVOR. Hell, I can’t sleep if there is a fly or a spider in my house.  But then again, I wouldn’t try out for the show in the first place. But thousands upon thousands do try out. Very few make it every season. Of those who do, each week someone who would rather be in the game than at home or on the jury is voted off the island. Needless to say, what went down tonight was kind of infuriating.

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BONES: Stephen Nathan on the Booth-Brennan-Hannah Triangle

Love her or hate her, chances are if you’re a BONES fan, you have an opinion on Hannah.

Ever since she appeared on the scene earlier this season fans have had a, um, vocal reaction to Booth’s current girlfriend. And no, that reaction isn’t a surprise to the people behind BONES.

In part two of our chat with BONES executive producer Stephen Nathan (read part one here), we talked about the fan reaction to Hannah, the blossoming Brennan-Hannah friendship and what that means for the relationships between Booth & Hannah and Booth & Brennan.

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Are You Ready for the Delicious TOP CHEF: ALL STARS?

Tonight at 10pm is the premiere of TOP CHEF: ALL STARS, where fan favorites from past seasons (none of which are former winners) will be pitted against each other in what promises to be a lively battle of culinary badassness. There is no shortage of talent in this group, and if their previous appearances are any indication, we will be served plenty o’ drama.

It’s hard for me to even pick a winner. So many of them were my favorites. Elia, Casey, Jennifer, and Tiffany Derry were all my favorite women of their respective seasons. My heart broke a little when Tre was voted off too soon. Carla was pure joy to watch, and I wanted to be friends with her.

But I think I’ll be rooting for Richard Blais. He was consistently good, confident without being a douche, creative, and passionate about molecular gastronomy without it being overkill (i.e. Mr. Foam-everything Marcel).

I’m also excited to see how Spike does. He’s the only one whose food I’ve actually tasted – at Good Stuff Eatery in Washington, DC – and he makes a burger that leaves me speechless. He could probably use the ego boost, too (not.)

Speaking of egos, there’d better be a smack down between equally conceited Fabio and Angelo. And between Fabio’s thick accent and Angelo’s often unconventional behavior, there’s bound to be some misunderstanding. Arrogance and confusion. Delicious.

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PSYCH’s Maggie Lawson, Timothy Omundson and Corbin Bersen Talk TWIN PEAKS

While PSYCH’s TWIN PEAKS homage is very much an episode which any fan of PSYCH will appreciate, there’s no denying that something extra special happened when seven former TWIN PEAKS actors reunited to play parts in the hour.

Give Me My Remote talked with PSYCH cast members Maggie Lawson, Timothy Omundson and Corbin Bernsen about their connection to TP, plus what it was like to witness a reunion 20 years in the making… Read more

Ray Wise, Sheryl Lee and Catherine Coulson on PSYCH’s Homage to TWIN PEAKS

When several members of TWIN PEAKS agreed to appear in the PSYCH homage, which airs this evening on USA, there was an added bonus: a reunion.

Yep, as it turns out, some of the cast hadn’t seen each other since TWIN PEAKS was canceled in 1991. So with the 20th anniversary of the cult series right around the corner, Sheryl Lee (Laura Palmer/Maddy Feguson), Catherine Coulson (The Log Lady), Robin Lively (Lana Budding Milford), Lenny von Dohen (Harold Smith), Ray Wise (Leland Palmer) and Dana Ashbrook (Bobby Briggs) happily came together once again for PSYCH’s love letter to the show.

Give Me My Remote chatted with Lee, Coulson and Wise — who is reprising his PSYCH role of Father Westley in the hour — at a Paley Center’s event honoring PSYCH and TWIN PEAKS.

Take a look…

Related:

Will TWIN PEAKS Newbies Enjoy the PSYCH Homage? Dule Hill Weighs In

PSYCH’s James Roday on the Upcoming TWIN PEAKS Homage…Is BUFFY Next?

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Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Ugh, a week ago, I was busy preparing for the best mid-week bar night of the year, Thanksgiving Eve…

Alas, there will be no boozing this Wednesday.

But there will be some new TV on. No MODERN FAMILY or COUGAR TOWN though. Boo.

This is what we do get, yo…

Human Target | 8pm on Fox
“Taking Ames”
When Ames is pulled back into her old criminal life, Chance goes undercover as part of a gang attempting to stage a daringdiamondheist to help protect her.

Survivor: Nicaragua | 8pm on CBS
“You Started, You’re Finishing”
A castaway’s selfish act causes great disappointment for an alliance member; meanwhile another tribe member shares some motherly advice to toughen up a younger competitor.

America’s Next Top Model | 8pm on The CW | 15th Season Finale
“Roberto Cavalli”
The final two girls are shocked when each of their parents show up in Italy to surprise them! The finalists shoot their CoverGirl commercial and print ad before meeting with Ian Bart of IMG Models. At the final runway, the girls are dressed in Roberto Cavalli designs. Cavalli is the guest judge at the final panel and will help determine who will become America’s Next Top Model.

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Psych | 10pm on USA | Season Premiere

Shawn and Gus are invited to the Cinnamon Festival in a small town called Dual Spires. When they arrive they are thrown into the mystery surrounding the drowning death of a teenage girl—who was declared dead under similar circumstances seven years ago in Santa Barbara… check out our exclusive coverage of the ep here.

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