Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Thursday, February 23, 2012

The CW is taking the rest of the week off, so you’ll have to wait for new episodes of THE VAMPIRE DIARIES and THE SECRET CIRCLE. Sorry!

Need something else to watch? Check out what’s new this Thursday… (May I recommend PARKS AND RECREATION?)

The Big Bang Theory | 8pm on CBS
“The Werewolf Transformation”
Sheldon’s life is turned upside-down after his barber gets sick. Meanwhile, astronaut training causes Wolowitz to rethink his decision to go into space.

30 Rock | 8pm on NBC
“Leap Day”
Jack learns that Leap Day is more than just an extra day to do business, while Liz spends her first intercalary holiday helping Jenna seduce an Internet billionaire. Tracy rallies the writers to help him use a nearly expired Benihana gift card worth so much that it will take a Leap Day miracle to spend.

American Idol | 8pm on Fox
“Final Judgment, Part 2”
The first phase of the competition comes to a dramatic end when Randy, Jennifer and Steven reveal this season’s remaining semifinalists.

Winter Wipeout | 8pm on ABC
“You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yeti”
On the finale of the winter edition of “Wipeout,” contestants are eager to shed their winter blues by winning cold hard cash. But first they’ll encounter an absolutely abominable day on the snow-covered course, as they get slap shot by the hockey sticks and terrorized by a family of Yetis. Along the way, “Captain Planet,” “The Whiz Kid” and a “Party Nurse” will try to skate their way to the $50,000 grand prize. Only one will conquer the most challenging obstacle of them all, the Winter Wipeout Zone, but from beginning to end.

Rob | 8:30pm on CBS
“Romantic Weekend”
Rob plans a romantic weekend at home for him and Maggie. But after Rosa kicks Fernando and Hector out, they move in with Rob and begin enjoying the romantic activities he planned for Maggie

Parks and Recreation | 8:30pm on NBC
“Sweet Sixteen”
Leslie realizes that the department has forgotten Jerry’s birthday and decides to throw a party for him at a special location. Meanwhile, Tom is flabbergasted when he finds out Ann doesn’t share his taste in music.

So much more…

Person of Interest | 9pm on CBS
“Risk”
The Machine leads Reese and Finch to Wall Street when a sharp young trader at a major investment bank becomes embroiled in a multi-million dollar financial scam.

The Office | 9pm on NBC
“After Hours”
In Tallahassee, Dwight and Packer (guest star David Koechner) compete to become Nellie’s (guest star Catherine Tate) VP, and Jim gets an unwelcome visitor in his room. Meanwhile, Andy makes everyone in the office stay late to cover for the people that went to Florida.

The Finder | 9pm on Fox
“Little Green Men”
In a BONES-THE FINDER crossover event, Dr. Jack Hodgins from the Jeffersonian team seeks Walter’s help to find evidence that could expose extraterrestrial activity. Meanwhile, Timo and Willa struggle with their arranged marriage proclaimed by the head of their gypsy family. [Have you seen the photos from the hour?]

Grey’s Anatomy | 9pm on ABC
“If Only You Were Lonely”
As Adele’s condition continues to deteriorate, Richard considers altering their living situation; an explosion at a local coffee shop results in a busy day in the ER for the doctors; Callie takes Meredith under her wing by helping her study for her boards; Lexie joins Arizona and Alex in peds, as they continue to care for intern Morgan’s premature son; and when Jackson snaps at a patient, Mark encourages him to find ways to relieve his stress. Meanwhile, Cristina lets her suspicions get the best of her.

Up All Night | 9:30pm on NBC
“First Birthday”
A moment of weakness with his uncomfortably enthusiastic neighbors leads Chris to agree to host a joint first birthday party for Amy, and Reagan to accuse him of being a pushover. Ava takes it upon herself to take the birthday party to the next level, while Nancy (guest star Molly Shannon) sees this as an opportunity to look for a man.

The Mentalist | 10pm on CBS
“His Thoughts Were Red Thoughts”
Jane is reunited with his former nemesis, cult leader Bret Stiles, when the head of an anti-cult activist organization is murdered.

Private Practice | 10pm on ABC
“Andromeda”
Sam tries to take care of his sister, Corinne, but her mental condition makes that nearly impossible; Sheldon learns that Amelia has life-changing news; the flirtation between Addison and Jake continues, and Cooper rejects Charlotte’s suggestion to seek outside help with Erica’s care.

Archer | 10pm on FX
“Bloody Ferlin”
Ray’s younger brother is in trouble with a crooked sheriff in the West Virginia backwoods, and Archer must come to the rescue.

Also playing…

• Project Runway: All Stars | “O! Say, Can You Sew?” | 9pm on Lifetime
• NY Ink | “Now or Never” | 9pm on TLC
• Jersey Shore | “Sharp Objects” | 10pm on MTV
• Unsupervised | “Nits” | 10:30pm on FX

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