Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Monday, March 8, 2010

Happy Monday!!

I hope you all rested up this weekend because you’re going to get quite the TV workout tonight. Not quite sure how I’m going to be able to watch my show, blog and take care of a puppy that needs my 24/7 attention. Hmmm.

My new pup Digby arrived last Thursday and I’m madly in love with her. She’s just the most adorable little thing. Emphasis here on little. At 10 weeks old she’s only 1.5 lbs. But don’t let her size fool you, that pup can knows how to get what she wants.

I’m going to try to do the best I can keeping up with the blog, but as those of you who have had puppies in the past know, my time isn’t really my own until she is housebroken. Please be patient with me…and her.

Speaking of adorable, how about a little Chuck Bartowski, Barney Stinson and Chuck Bass tonight?  All of these hot men and more on your TV tonight!

For those of you watching The CW tonight, don’t forget about the line-up change.  LIFE UNEXPECTED is moving to its new time at 8pm and GOSSIP GIRL returns with new eps tonight at 9pm. Am I the only one really excited for the return of GG?!
How I Met Your Mother | 8pm on CBS
“Of Course”
When Robin confesses she is still angry with Barney, she enlists the help of a self-help author (Jennifer Lopez) who plans to beat Barney at his own game. [GMMR: Wait…are we to believe that Robin is still angry with Barney over their break-up? Let’s hope it’s something else, because that’s just ‘convenient’ storytelling.]

Chuck | 8pm on NBC
“Chuck vs. the Beard”
Chuck loses his ability to “flash” and is forbidden to participate in a mission. But with his spy peers out on assignment, troublesome forces affect the benched Chuck back at the base. [GMMR: I don’t want to set false expectations, but I will tell you that this is one of my favorite episodes of all time! So much good stuff. I’ve been told that NBC released a bunch of promos that spoils some of the BIG stuff that happens. BOOO to them for sucking. Please don’t post any promo spoilers in case others reading haven’t seen them.]

The Bachelor | 8pm on ABC
“Jason & Molly’s Wedding”
Former contestants Jason Mesnick and Molly Malaney walk down the aisle at their wedding; includes footage of their bachelor and bachelorette parties

24 | 8pm on Fox
“Day 8: 2am-3am”
Jack tracks a suspect as the threat of a nuclear attack accelerates; a CTU employee is demoted. [GMMR: Any ’24’ fans reading this?  Raise your hand in the comments and let me know you’re out there.]

House | 8pm on Fox
“Private Lives”
An avid blogger experiences sudden bruising and bleeding; Wilson and House discover secrets about each other.

Life Unexpected | 8pm on The CW
“Bride Unbridled”
Baze and Math crash a wedding expo hosted by Ryan and Cate; Jones and Lux go on a date. [GMMR: Don’t forget that LUX is now on at 8pm.]

The Secret Life of the American Teenager | 8pm on ABC Family
“Good Girls & Boys”
When Ricky comes back to town, he fights with Ben, seeks shared custody of John and breaks up with Adrian. Elsewhere, Grace has difficulty accepting her mother’s honeymoon plans; and Anne suggests that she and George live together again.

(the rest of tonight’s TV spotlight is after the jump)

Rules of Engagment | 8:30pm on CBS
“Snoozin’ for a Bruisin”
Audrey ends up in the hospital after she and Jeff switch sides in bed and Jeff rolls over and accidentally hits her.

Gossip Girl | 9pm on The CW
“The Hurt Locket”
Serena and Nate explore the boundaries of their friendship; Jenny accompanies Damien to a state dinner; Rufus tries to avoid Lily.

Trauma| 9pm on NBC
“Tunnel Vision”
Nancy is forced to confront one of her greatest fears; Marisa and Rabbit are called to the scene of a bank robbery; Boone must make a tough decision. [GMMR: I know I’m the blogger here and I should know this, but I thought this show was canceled?]

Two and a Half Men | 9pm on CBS
“I Found Your Mustache”
Charlie and Chelsea have a post-breakup one-night stand. [GMMR: Remind me again how this is the number two most watched comedy?]

Make It or Break It | 9pm on ABC Family
“Are We Family?”
In the first-season finale, the girls feel unprepared to compete against the Chinese team. Among their obstacles: Kaylie’s decision doesn’t sit well with her teammates, and Emily struggles with a crisis of confidence as well as heartbreak.

The Big Bang Theory | 9:30pm on CBS
“The Precious Fragmentation”
When the guys buy a ring from “The Lord of the Rings” at a garage sale, the item threatens to tear them apart.

Greek | 10pm on ABC Family
“The Big Easy Does It”
With Mardi Gras celebrations, Casey has a hard time studying; Rusty invites Katherine to the KT party.

Castle | 10pm on ABC
“The Mistress Always Spanks Twice”
When the body of a half-naked woman is found hanging by cuffs in a public park; the investigation takes Castle and Beckett into New York’s underground world of sexual domination.

Damages | 10pm on FX
“You Haven’t Replaced Me”
Patty sends Tom out of the country to follow the money trail of the Tobin fraud; Ellen must choose between Patty and her new boss; Leonard Winston leaves the city under mysterious circumstances.

CSI: Miami | 10pm on CBS
“Getting Axed”
The CSIs investigate the murder of an unpopular receptionist who was killed in her workplace with an ax.

Law & Order | 10pm on NBC
“Brilliant Disguise”
A woman’s body is found stashed on a food service cart in a hotel; Detectives Bernard and Lupo discover evidence that leads them to a medical school research project.

Also playing…

• Secret Diary of a Call Girl | 10pm on Showtime: The meeting between Duncan and Ben goes badly, forcing Belle to make a decision.

• Kell on Earth | 10pm on Bravo: Kelly, Emily and Robyn have one final show; Andrew throws a dinner party.

On the late night couch…

• The Late Show with David Letterman: Kelly Ripa, Lady Antebellum
• The Tonight Show with Jay Leno:Simon Cowell, Richard Roeper, Ben Harper
• The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson: JIsaac Mizrahi
• Late Night with Jimmy Fallon: Abigail Breslin, Chris Parnell, Ted Leo
• Jimmy Kimmel Live: Robin Wright, Jason Mesnick & Molly Malaney, Corinne Bailey Rae
• Chelsea Lately: Kevin McKidd, John Caparulo, Chris Franjola, Arden Myrin
• Last Call with Carson Daly: Rerun TBA
• The Daily Show with Jon Stewart: Harry Markopolos
• The Colbert Report: Tom Hanks
• Lopez Tonight: Evan Lysacek, Don Cheadle, Annalynne McCord, J. Alexander

Talk to me people…what will YOU be watching tonight? And HOW are you watching? What do you DVR and watch live.

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