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Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Thursday, May 5, 2011

May 5, 2011 by  

Want to laugh tonight? Then tune in to NBC’s Thursday night comedy block, including COMMUNITY’s paintball war with guest star Josh Holloway (yum!)!

Want to cry? GREY’S ANATOMY and PRIVATE PRACTICE both have wedding drama going on if you want to check that out.

There’s tons more — enough to make your DVR overheat — so peep the lineup below!

American Idol | 8pm on Fox
“1 of 6 Voted Off”
It’s that time of the week where one finalist will be eliminated from the competition. Tune in to see who faces the chopping block and is sent home after America’s vote is revealed live.

Community | 8pm on NBC
“A Fistful of Paintballs”
As the Greendale student body enjoys their year-end picnic, Dean Pelton announces plans for a small, quick, safe game of paintball. As the game heats up, alliances are formed – and broken – and friendships are put to the test. When a mysterious and threatening figure emerges on the Greendale campus (Josh Holloway, “Lost”), it becomes apparent that this is no ordinary game of paintball.

The Big Bang Theory | 8pm on CBS
“The Wildebeest Implementation”
Raj makes an attempt to cure his phobia of talking to women; and Penny spies on Leonard and Priya with the help of Bernadette.

The Vampire Diaries | 8pm on The CW
“The Sun Also Rises”
With the arrival of the full moon, Elena tries to prepare for whatever Klaus (guest star Joseph Morgan) has planned and Tyler faces his second transformation. The terrifying events quickly spin out of control, despite an unexpected act of courage. Finally, Damon admits the truth to Stefan about a terrible new development they must face.

Rules of Engagement | 8:30pm on CBS
“Double Down”
Jeff and Audrey panic when they are told they might be having twins. Meanwhile, Russell throws a citizenship party for Timmy to impress a girl Sara Rue (LESS THAN PERFECT) returns as Brenda, Jeff and Audrey’s surrogate.

SO MUCH MORE. Keep reading…

Bones | 9pm on Fox
“The Signs in the Silence”
A 15-year-old Jane Doe, who is hearing impaired and unable to communicate, is found on the streets covered in blood and wielding a knife, leading the team to believe she is responsible for a recent murder. Meanwhile, Angela keeps Hodgins in the dark regarding the details of her pregnancy.

The Office | 9pm on NBC
“The Inner Circle”
Deangelo slowly but surely begins to display his true managerial manner when he plays favorites to create an inner circle.

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | 9pm on CBS
“Cello and Goodbye”
Langston becomes more determined than ever to track down Nate Haskell, the notorious “Dick & Jane” killer, after discovering that he’s kidnapped his ex-wife, Gloria.

Grey’s Anatomy | 9pm on ABC
“White Wedding”
As Callie and Arizona’s wedding approaches, the couple quickly realize that the day they’ve been looking forward to is not turning out the way they’d envisioned. Meanwhile Alex continues to make the other residents jealous as he appears to be the top contender for Chief Resident, Meredith and Derek make a decision that will change their lives forever, and Dr. Perkins presents Teddy with a very tempting proposition.

Nikita | 9pm on The CW
“Betrayals”
After Michael learns that Percy has ordered Divison to kill anyone who could decrypt the black boxes, he sends Nikita in to save the last person on the list, a CIA cryptographer named Malcolm (guest star Rich Sommer). Nikita kidnaps Malcom and takes him to Ryan (guest star Noah Bean) for protection. Meanwhile, Percy turns on Alex.

Parks and Recreation | 9:30pm on NBC
“Eagleton”
When the neighboring city of Eagleton puts up a fence around one of their parks, Leslie must get her former best friend (guest star Parker Posey) to take it down. Meanwhile, Ron tries to stop Leslie from planning a birthday party for him.

The Mentalist | 10pm on CBS
“Like A Redheaded Stepchild”
When a prison guard is stabbed to death outside of a jewelry store, Patrick Jane suspects one of the guard’s inmates is the killer. Meanwhile, Rigsby questions his own father about the murder.

Private Practice | 10pm on ABC
“Something Old, Something New”
The day has arrived for Cooper and Charlotte to marry, but not everyone is in a celebratory mood, leading the couple to second-guess their wedding plans. Meanwhile, the doctors of Oceanside Wellness are torn between the future of their practice and protecting one of their own, as an investigator is sent to question them about Violet’s breach of confidentiality case.

30 Rock | 10pm on NBC | Season Finale
“Respawn”
With the fifth season of “TGS” over, everyone is getting ready for summer. Liz’s relaxing vacation in the Hamptons is ruined when Tracy moves in next door. With his wife gone, Jack is feeling lonely and decides to use Kenneth as her replacement. Meanwhile, Jenna faces a choice between love and career when her role as spokeswoman for the Wool Council affects her relationship with Paul.

Randy Jackson Presents: America’s Best Dance Crew | 10pm on MTV
“Rihanna”
The six remaining dance crews put their skills to the test when they choreograph routines inspired by the music of Rihanna.

Running Wilde | 10pm on FX
“Alienated”
Emmy gets Migo involved when she champions immigrant rights, and this tests Migo’s loyalty to Steve as Migo is thrown into the limelight of fame.

Outsourced | 10:30pm on NBC
“Rajiv Ties the Baraat”
On the eve of Rajiv’s upcoming nuptials, Todd decides to throw him an American bachelor party. Running into obstacles, Todd must get creative with the evenings entertainment, but a surprise visitor shocks the partygoers. Meanwhile, Manmeet is nervously awaiting the arrival of his American girlfriend and Madhuri’s secret crush is revealed.

Also playing…

  • Spring Wipeout | “The Most Dramatic Rose Ceremony Ever” | 8pm on ABC
  • The Real Housewives of New York City| “Following Pecking Orders” | 10pm on Bravo

What will YOU be watching? Let me know!

Comments

One Response to “Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Thursday, May 5, 2011”

  1. kellie on May 6th, 2011 1:12 pm

    Is it just me or does Manmeet’s girlfriend remind you of Lady Gaga sans makeup?

    I LOVE the Bollywood style dancing!