Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Thursday, March 29, 2012

Even though GREY’S ANATOMY and PRIVATE PRACTICE are still missing from the Thursday lineup, most of your favorite shows are new tonight!

I’ll be checking out COMMUNITY, but what will you be watching? Keep reading to find out!

The Big Bang Theory | 8pm on CBS
“The Transporter Malfunction”
Penny buys Leonard and Sheldon “Star Trek” collectibles as a thank-you, leading Sheldon to be haunted by Mr. Spock. Meanwhile, Raj decides he has met the “Future Mrs. Koothrappali” after his parents set him up on a date.

Community | 8pm on NBC
“Digital Exploration of Interior Design”
As the new Greendale Subway shop opens in the cafeteria, Shirley, Pierce and Britta plot to bring about its early demise. Vice Dean Laybourne (guest star John Goodman) makes another attempt to get Troy to join the Air Conditioning Repair Annex, while Abed and Troy find themselves at odds over their competing pillow and blanket forts.

American Idol | 8pm on Fox
“1 of 10 Voted Off”
It’s that time of the week where one of the finalists will be eliminated from the competition. Tune in to see who does not make the cut after the nation’s vote is revealed live.

Missing | 8pm on ABC

”Ice Queen”
With Becca still on the hunt to find Michael, her best friend, Mary, complicates matters with her surprise arrival in Europe. Meanwhile, Michael struggles to uncover answers behind his kidnapping.

The Vampire Diaries | 8pm on The CW
“The Murder of One”
Damon and Stefan focus a new project that will bring them closer to destroying Klaus, and they quickly bring Elena, Caroline and Matt in on the plan. After Klaus threatens someone close to Bonnie, she has no choice but to work on the spell he needs. Meanwhile, Klaus and Rebekah find the perfect motivator to convince Finn to cooperate with them, but Rebekah is more interested in her own brutal plan to take revenge on Damon. Stefan’s emotional turmoil leads him to a dangerous confrontation with Klaus and, later, to a heartbreaking moment with Elena.

Rules of Engagement | 8:30pm on CBS
“Scavenger Hunt”
In order to convince Audrey he is making an effort in their relationship, Jeff sends her on a romantic scavenger hunt, with mixed results. Meanwhile, Adam leads Russell to believe that Jen has a sex tape.

30 Rock | 8:30pm on NBC
“The Shower Principle”
Jack must come up with an idea that will impress Hank Hooper and transform KableTown, while Liz tries her best to stick with a new hobby and prove she’s a new woman. Jenna believes she’s cursed and Hazel’s obsession with Liz continues. Tracy signs on to do a new movie in order to pay his unexpectedly high taxes.

So much more. Keep reading…

Person of Interest | 9pm on CBS
“Identity Crisis”
The Machine’s latest number presents a unique challenge for Reese and Finch since the person has virtually no digital footprint – and appears to be leading a double life.

Touch | 9pm on Fox
“Safety in Numbers”
When Martin comes in contact with a homeless man who possesses the same obsession with numbers as Jake, he sets out on a series of seemingly unrelated tasks that connect an abused African woman, a group of African boys entering a dance competition and an outgoing woman at California’s famed Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Meanwhile, Teller (guest star Danny Glover) pays a visit to Jake’s board-and-care facility, and emotions run high for Clea.

The Secret Circle | 9pm on The CW
“Sacrifice”
Jake gets a surprise visit from an old acquaintance named Samuel, a witch hunter, who has a message for Blackwell about Eben’s surprising next move. Cassie intervenes, forces Samuel to reveal his news and is stunned to find out what Eben is trying to resurrect. Meanwhile, Diana is frustrated that keeping the secrets of who they are is building a barrier between her and Grant. Faye and Melissa agree to help out Adam at the Boathouse and in return get him to help them use their magic to enhance their love life.

Up All Night | 9:30pm on NBC
“Letting Go”
Reagan and Ava’s changing responsibilities at home, a newly walking Amy and Julian’s most recent gift to Ava, a dog, threaten to interfere with the booking of their dream guest – music legend Stevie Nicks. Meanwhile, Chris might be in over his head when he is “promoted” to a younger hockey league.

The Mentalist | 10pm on CBS
“Pink Champagne on Ice”
While investigating the murder of a casino employee, Jane runs into a stage magician he used to tour with during his time as a mentalist and discovers he is hiding a shocking secret.

Awake | 10pm on NBC
“Oregon”
Detective Britten suddenly becomes a suspect in his own case when an FBI agent, Santoro, questions his methods of tracking down a serial killer thought to be dead. Meanwhile, in the wake of her son’s death, Hannah is finding comfort in exploring the possibility of moving to Oregon and going back to school. Both Dr. Lee and Dr. Evans believe that if Britten moves out of Los Angeles, his healing will progress and his dreams will disappear.

Also playing…

• Punk’d | “Justin Bieber” | Season 9 Premiere | 10pm on MTV

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