Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Tuesday, February 7, 2012

After last week’s RINGER, I’m excited to see if Siobhan will tell Henry the truth about everything in tonight’s new episode. I’m guessing she won’t, but I can hold out hope … right?

If you’re looking for something else to watch, check out the two-hour premiere of THE RIVER or Ricky Martin on GLEE. It’s an exciting night for TV, so look below to figure out what you’ll be watching!

NCIS | 8pm on CBS
“Life Before His Eyes”
During a routine stop for his morning coffee, Gibbs finds himself staring down the barrel of a gun, forcing him to question choices he has made in the past and present, on the 200th episode of NCIS. [Have you seen what Mark Harmon and producer Gary Glasberg said about reaching episode 200?]

The Biggest Loser | 8pm on NBC
“Episode 6”
In this season of “no excuses,” this week’s challenge addresses the excuse “I can’t lose weight on my own.” Trainers Bob Harper and Dolvett Quince are suspended over water in a wild dunk tank-like challenge in which the red and black teams have to use their strength to keep a weight from landing their trainer in the pool. The losing team has to do without their trainer all week until the last chance workout. Once the losing team is determined, one contestant admirably steps up to lead their group while their trainer is away, with none of them aware that he is secretly watching how they do in his absence. Later, a very heated elimination sends another player home after a tense weigh-in to see how both teams did this week.

Glee | 8pm on Fox
“The Spanish Teacher”
Will assigns the glee club a Spanish singing assignment, and enlists the help of his musically-inclined night school teacher (guest star Ricky Martin). Meanwhile, Rachel spills the beans to Kurt and Mercedes on Finn’s marriage proposal, and Mercedes has love complications of her own.

Last Man Standing | 8 & 8:30pm on ABC
“House of Spirits”/”Tree of Strife”
When Vanessa gives Mike a history of their house for his birthday, they discover that a woman who once lived there over 100 years ago died upstairs. Now the family, especially Vanessa, suspects the mysterious things going on in the house are linked to the woman’s ghost. Meanwhile, Ed claims to never have cash on him and keeps borrowing from the money-strapped Kyle.

When the overzealous Mandy gets the chance to meet her idol, Kim Kardashian, things don’t go exactly as planned, but the outcome is better than she could have ever imagined. Meanwhile, Mike doesn’t want “The Man” ordering him to cut down a damaged tree on his own property and rallies the family to protest down at City Hall.

90210 | 8pm on The CW
“No Good Deed”
In an effort to put her inheritance to good use, Annie volunteers to organize a big charity fundraiser. When Naomi takes drastic measures to land her first event-planning client, her big plan back-fires. Meanwhile, Silver realizes she still has feelings for Navid, and Vanessa vows to make Liam a huge star after his agent drops him.

So much more. Keep reading…



NCIS: Los Angeles | 9pm on CBS
“Partners”
After a diplomatic service van transporting an unknown package from the State Department is hijacked, the NCIS team must determine who committed the crime and what has gone missing. Meanwhile, Callen and Sam celebrate five years as partners, but face one of their biggest challenges when they go undercover for a case.

New Girl | 9pm on Fox
“The Landlord”
Against Nick’s wishes, Jess makes it her mission to get the loft’s cantankerous landlord to like her. In doing so, she inadvertently jeopardizes their living situation and the guys are forced to admit they’ve made some “unofficial” changes to the apartment. Meanwhile, Schmidt tries to decipher what he thinks are mixed signals from his boss Kim.

The River | 9pm on ABC | Series Premiere
“Pilot”/”Marbeley”
Dr. Emmet Cole, beloved adventurer and television personality, goes missing deep in the Amazon. After a fruitless search for him, his family and friends abandon hope and hold a memorial service to commemorate his amazing life. His grieving wife, Tess, reluctantly tries to face the reality that her husband is gone, while her son, Lincoln, is more than ready to bury his past. Six months later, Emmet’s location beacon mysteriously begins to relay a signal. Tess persuades Lincoln to join her and Emmet’s film crew on a journey through the Amazon to find him, a journey on which horrifying and almost mythical events will push them to their limits.

When the spirit of Dr. Emmet Cole mysteriously enters Jahel, the message is clear: go home! Instead, Tess determines to go into the jungle to find clues to Cole’s whereabouts. While on their mission, they discover a tree draped in children’s dolls that they suspect is there to ward off the “spirit of the abandoned girl” who drowned in the river. Then, when a member of the crew goes missing, the group realizes it’ll have to endure a nightmare in order to appease an angry spirit and get their loved one back.

Ringer | 9pm on The CW
“What Are You Doing Here, Ho-Bag?”
Juliet’s mother Catherine (guest star Andrea Roth) arrives in town, where she proceeds to wreak havoc on Andrew and Bridget’s relationship. Bridget discovers someone from Siobhan’s past and thinks he might be the key to her learning more information about her sister. Meanwhile, Henry discovers a lead that causes Agent Machado to think he is closing in on Bridget.

Raising Hope | 9:30pm on Fox
“Tarot Cards”
Burt is buried in receipts and finances during corporate tax season, so he hires Barney as his business manager. Caught up in the stress, Burt makes a hurtful comment about Virginia’s career, prompting her to seek a new business venture. But when Virginia becomes a tarot card reader and predicts the future for the residents of New Natesville, she realizes that her fortunes may have more power than she thinks. Meanwhile, Jimmy is on pins and needles as Sabrina decides whether or not to move to Africa with her boyfriend, Wyatt.

Unforgettable | 10pm on CBS
“Carrie’s Caller”
A serial killer with knowledge of Carrie’s memory abilities taunts the Queens PD as his list of victims grows.

Parenthood | 10pm on NBC
“Politics”
Mark invites Sarah to a friend’s engagement party, which stirs up a serious conversation about a baby in their future. Meanwhile, Amber receives a job promotion but questions her own qualifications, Adam and Crosby clash over business strategy for The Luncheonette, and Zoe’s behavior causes Julia and Joel to question their adoption agreement.

Justified | 10pm on FX
“The Devil You Know”
A daring prison escape puts Raylan on the trail of two old foes. Meanwhile, Boyd confronts a traitor in his inner circle.

Southand | 10pm on TNT
“Identity”
Tang’s past comes to the surface when she offers help to a homeless veteran. Elsewhere, Sammy cares for a dog after accidentally shooting it; Lydia and Ruben investigate the murder of a good Samaritan; Ben and Lydia brave monumental life changes.

White Collar | 10pm on USA
“Pulling Strings”
Sparks fly when Neal teams up with his ex Sara to track down a missing Stradivarius. The mission offers Neal a glimpse into a different kind of life for himself.

Also playing…

• Switched at Birth | “Las Dos Fridas” | 8pm on ABC Family
• Teen Mom 2 | “Falling” | 10pm on MTV
• The Game | “Drink. Pray. Love.” | 10pm on BET
• Tosh.0 | “Episode 402” | 10pm on MTV