Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Monday, December 12, 2011

Most shows are on hiatus, but don’t worry because there are still plenty to choose from this week.

For those of you who’ve missed FEAR FACTOR since it’s been off the air, it returns tonight! Too squeamish (like a certain GMMR intern…)? Then check out all of your other Monday night TV options!

Two Broke Girls | 8pm on CBS
“And The Pop-Up Sale”
When Max’s stove breaks, Caroline tries to return some expensive rings to Barney’s department store, but discovers her surname is no longer an asset at her former home away from home.

Fear Factor | 8pm on NBC | Two-Hour Season Premiere
“Scorpion Tales”/“Broken Hearts & Blood Baths”
The reality series returns with a series of dares. In one, airlifted contestants must hop onto the back of a truck that is heading toward an explosive collision with a barrier. Also: They must eat five scorpions; and they are strapped to the front of a cement mixer as it travels down a runway. Joe Rogan hosts. In the second hour, teams of business executives take on extreme dares. Included: escaping from a submerged vehicle; dropping into a speeding boat from a helicopter.

Terra Nova | 8pm on Fox
“Within”
Lucas races to assemble the final pieces of his mystery device, in advance of the 11th Pilgrimage’s arrival. Also, Jim and Taylor confront the colony’s “Sixer” mole, Skye is reunited with a familiar face and Terra Nova prepares for war.

So much more. Keep reading…

Two and a Half Men | 9pm on CBS
“One False Move, Zimbabwe!”
Walden’s mother arrives and Alan is smitten with her, even as she reveals a secret about Walden’s past that sends him into a downward spiral.

You Deserve It | 9pm on ABC
“Episode 104”
In this week’s episode, contestant Greg Fisher, a local deputy sheriff and newlywed, wants to help his mother, Amy Fisher, get back on her feet financially. Sadly, earlier this year Amy lost her husband to a liver disease, leaving her with a stack of medical bills and mortgage payments that she’s struggling to keep up with. As an active member in her community, Amy has spent the last 20 years creating and running Aliso Viejo Little League, providing children in their community with a place to learn the values of teamwork and sportsmanship. Amy has always gone out of her way to make the people around her happy, and now Greg wants to play “You Deserve It” to help his mother save the home that has provided their family and community with so many amazing memories.

The Closer | 9pm on TNT
“Relative Matters”
A man is murdered while under FBI surveillance, stirring up friction between the federal agents and the LAPD. Meanwhile, Brenda’s parents arrive for the holidays and spring surprising news on Brenda.

Mike and Molly | 9:30pm on CBS
“Christmas Break”
When Molly gets disappointing news at work, she is thrown into a funk that threatens to ruin Christmas.

Hawaii Five-O | 10pm on CBS
“Alaheo Pau’ole (Gone Forever)”
On the eve of Chin Ho’s wedding to Malia, the Five-0’s investigation into a man left for dead in an abandoned WWII bunker crosses paths with Capt. Fryer’s case of a Jane Doe.

Rizzoli & Isles | 10 pm on TNT
“Seventeen Ain’t So Sweet”
Jane attends her high-school reunion with Maura in tow, but Jane must tackle a case when an old classmate is discovered dead on the football field. Meanwhile, Korsak’s ex-wife arrives with a business proposition.

Also playing…

• Stephen King’s Bag of Bones: Part 2 of 2 | 9pm on A&E
• Enlightened | “Burn It Down” | 9:30pm on HBO
• Rock Center with Brian Williams | 10pm on NBC

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