Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Friday, February 19, 2010

Happy Friday my friends. Sorry it’s been so quiet here on GMMR this week. With the Olympics taking over so much of TV, I’ve been taking a little bit of a break myself.  Trying to figure out the day-to-day in this new phases of my life. Soon all the shows will be back in full force and so will I. Thanks for your patience. You’re the best!

As for tonight’s TV, here are a few shows worthy of your eyeballs (or at least your DVR’s record button).

Smallville | 8pm on The CW
“Persuasion”
Clark is unwittingly infected with wish-fulfilling Kryptonite on Valentine’s Day. When he tells Lois he wishes they had a more conventional relationship, she moves in with him and begins to plan their nuptials. And Clark has a wish for Chloe as well: to better protect him. She responds by targeting Lois.

XXI Winter Olympics | 8pm on NBC
The women’s top all-around cross-country skier is determined live in the 15km pursuit, which requires both classical and freestyle techniques. World Cup standout Justyna Kowalczyk of Poland is the favorite. Also: men’s figure-skating analysis.

The Ricky Gervais Show | 9pm on HBO | Series Premiere
The series opener of this podcast-turned-animated TV series finds Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkington discussing a variety of unusual topics, including the benefits of 20th-century inventions; population control; supernatural events; and prehistoric times. Also introduced: a segment called “Monkey News,” in which Karl explains the origins of space travel.

Caprica | 9pm on Syfy
“Gravedancing”
Daniel appears on a talk show, but his intentions alienate Amanda; Joseph has a change of heart and tries to stop Sam from killing Amanda; Agent Duram homes in on Clarice.

Spartacus | 10pm on Starz
“Shadow Games”
Bitter enemies Spartacus and Crixus are charged with learning to fight as a team in order to take on an unbeaten champion in the arena. Meanwhile, a financially strapped Batiatus receives an opportunity of a lifetime that involves his battling band of gladiators.