Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Monday, June 27, 2011

Lots of choices on TV tonight! In addition to our regular lineup, WEEDS and THE BIG C have their season premieres. Will you be watching? If not, there are lots of other options to choose from.

Read on…

The Bachelorette | 8pm on ABC
“Episode 706”
Ashley visits Hong Kong with her eight remaining suitors. Before two are eliminated, one dines with her on a junk boat and another goes with her to Victoria’s Peak Park. For the six others, it’s a day at the races—dragon-boat races—at Stanley Beach. Next stop: Taiwan.

Secret Life of the American Teenager| 8pm on ABC Family
“When Opportunity Knocks”
Amy and Ricky must face their parents who are not completely supportive of their decision to live together and not so sure this fairy-tale love can last forever. Ben is torn between feelings of obligation and happiness, but decides to face Adrian and tell her the truth about wanting out of their marriage, and Adrian falls back on her past patterns of behavior to keep him invested in the relationship. Meanwhile, Grace has returned from Africa to find herself in a love triangle, with boyfriend Grant at home and new love interest Daniel in town – but having Jack living in her house adds a whole other layer of confusion.

So much more. Keep reading…
Masterchef | 9pm on Fox
“Top 15 Revealed”
The Top 15 home cooks flex their culinary muscles in another grueling challenge to prove to the judges they have the passion and skill it takes to advance to the next round. Find out which contestants wow the judges and who winds up on the chopping block in the next elimination round.

Single Ladies | 9pm on VH1
“That’s What Friends Are For”
Malcolm wants to hire Val for a special event, but she’s wary, even though Keisha gives her blessing; April puts her job on the line when she takes on Reed, the record company’s problem child; K.C. surprises Val; and Cristina has trouble at “V.”

Switched at Birth | 9pm on ABC Family
“Dance Amongst Daggers”
Tensions continue to grow while Kathyrn hosts the annual school benefit at the Kennish residence, where her new family becomes a spectacle for all of Mission Hills to gossip about. Toby and his friend Wilke’s (Austin Butler) band are excited to perform at the benefit, but they’re in need of a drummer – can Daphne’s deaf friend Emmett really play the drums? As the night goes on, Daphne is faced with a heartbreaking decision — to choose between a family she barely knows and an exciting new love interest who makes her feel that being deaf is not an issue. Meanwhile, Melody (Marlee Matlin) and John appear to be establishing a bond during the benefit. As rumors fly about the family’s real situation, Kathryn has a difficult time accepting her husband’s new friend. Making matters worse, Regina accepts a dinner invitation from the ex-husband of one of Kathyrn’s best friends.

Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition | 10pm on ABC
“LaRhonda”
A former marching band queen from Oklahoma City, 24-year-old LaRhonda now weighs 433 pounds. When she lost her mother, who wasn’t as overweight, to diabetes, LaRhonda realized that she is currently on the same path — and will die if she doesn’t change her ways. When trainer and transformation specialist Chris Powell surprises her in front of the flag team she coaches, LaRhonda promises that she will reverse the direction of her life, not only for herself, but for her whole family. Throughout her one year journey to safely lose almost half of her body weight, Chris helps LaRhonda face the dark secrets she’s covered with food and finally admit the childhood trauma that led her to become super obese.

Platinum Hit | 10pm on Bravo
“The L Word”
The composers are assigned to author love songs in a challenge distinguished by a game-changing twist. Alas, love stinks for two contestants when they engage in a fiery fight to remain in the competition. Appearing: singer-songwriter Ryan Tedder.

Law and Order: Los Angeles | 10pm on NBC
“Van Nuys”
A birthday party turns into a horrific scene after all of the guests are beaten to death by some uninvited visitors. With several clues left behind, the detectives are led to believe it was drug related. However, when they learn one of the guests escaped it leads them to a shocking discovery about the murders. Meanwhile, DDA’s Morales and Price ask for fellow DDA Dekker’s help to convict the culprit.

Weeds | 10pm on Showtime | Season Premiere
“Bags”
Season 7 opens three years after pot-dealing Nancy Botwin has done a stint in federal prison and has been paroled to New York City. She is placed on probation in a halfway house, but fully looking for an opportunity to fire up her canni-business and reunite with the men in her life.

The Big C | 10:30pm on Showtime | Season Premiere
“Losing Patients”
Season 2 opens with Cathy seeking a second opinion about her cancer, which doesn’t sit well with Dr. Todd. Meanwhile, Sean discovers that his sister is battling cancer while he’s dealing with the growing pains of living with a pregnant Rebecca; and Adam is less-than-happy about seeing a therapist.

Also playing…

• Cake Boss | 9pm on TLC: “Competion, Complications and Communion”
• Hoarders | 9pm on A&E: “Billy Bob; Jean”
• Teen Wolf | 10pm on MTV: “The Tell”
• Kate Plus 8 | 10pm on TLC: “Hodge Podge Dinner”

Leave a comment and let us know what you will be watching!