What’s On? Thursday, 2/18/10

What are you watching on this semi-busy Thursday?

The 8:00 Hour –

ABC’s next all new episode of THE DEEP END airs tonight.  Addy’s long distance boyfriend shows up, and Liam and Dylan believe that the client they’re defending is innocent!  Over on CBS, catch another all new episode of SURVIVOR: HEROES VS VILLAINS!!  It sounds like Rob passes out and needs medical assistance.  Secrets revealed at Tribal Council could harm the well-being of a tribe!  NBC has the Olympics – it’s the big showdown on the ice. Will it be Evgeny Plushenko or Evan Lysacek?  My vote is for Evan, hands down!!

BONES is a rerun on FOX – a little person wrestler’s body is found, and Booth has trouble with his marksmanship. Over on The CW, catch a rerun of THE VAMPIRE DIARIES – Damon realizes that there are other vampires in town, while Elena confesses her love for Stefan and convinces him to stay in town.  Afterwards, she finds a picture that threatens their relationship and, eventually, her life!

The 9:00 Hour –

ABC has an all new GREY’S ANATOMY – Bailey, Webber, and Callie reflect on memories of their past.  Missi Pyle plays Bailey’s old resident, Sarah Paulson and J August Richards play Ellis and Richard back in the day, and we find out an interesting tidbit about Callie’s introduction to one of our docs.  Catch a rerun of THE MENTALIST on CBS – it’s the episode where someone is kidnapped, and the team needs to work with Bosco’s team to find her.

An all new episode of PAST LIFE airs on FOX.  Two people start sharing the same regressions, and they realize that they were star crossed lovers from a past life who found each other in this one.  NBC has the Olympics – the women do their half pipe thing, too!  I’m hoping Gretchen Bleiler gets her gold this year!  SUPERNATURAL is a rerun – it’s the episode where Bobby plays poker with a witch, and Dean ages into an old man who is still the same old Dean we know and love.  Check out an all new episode of FIRST 48 on A&E.

The 10:00 Hour –

ABC has an all new PRIVATE PRACTICE. Naomi still doesn’t want to help with wedding plans but she does help Addison on a difficult case.  CSI is a rerun on CBS – the conclusion of the CSI trilogy that started back in Miami on Monday.  NBC has the Olympics to end the  night – more speedskating!

You’ll find an all new episode of REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ORANGE COUNTY on Bravo.  Check out another hilarious episode of ARCHER on FX.  A bomb threat on a luxury liner has the ISIS team sweeping in to save the day.  Over on Lifetime, PROJECT RUNWAY has an all new episode – the designers need to design for a bunch of little girls who act like a bunch of little girls and piss all the designers off!  MANHUNTERS: FUGITIVE TASK FORCE is all new on A&E. Another all new episode of AMERICA’S BEST DANCE CREW is on MTV – the top 9 teams compete against each other for the first time!  Another all new episode of BURN NOTICE is on USA!  Michael infiltrates the fashion world and he and Fiona butter up a Polish intelligence officer!

On Comedy Central, don’t miss new episodes of IMPORTANT THINGS WITH DEMETRI MARTIN and THE SARAH SILVERMAN PROGRAM. The important thing of the week for Demetri is “Stategy”.  Sarah’s episode has her taking a stance against violence in media, particularly the movie HOME ALONE, and she inadvertently lands a position of influence into cleaning up what we see on TV.

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What’s On? Thursday, 2/11/10

Two weeks until the big trip to LA – let’s check what’s on to celebrate the countdown!

The 8:00 Hour –

ABC’s next episode of THE DEEP END airs tonight.  Susan gives Beth and Dylan a difficult pro bono case.  Liam and Malcolm are pitted against each other!  Over on CBS, it’s the big premiere of SURVIVOR: HEROES VS VILLAINS!!  The two hour premiere features returns by some of our favorites and our favorites-to-hate – Boston Rob, Jerri Manthey, Colby Donaldson, Coach, Lil Russell – SO EXCITING!  NBC has new of episodes of COMMUNITY and PARKS AND RECREATION.  On COMMUNITY, Jeff tries to smooth things out with Britta when after a drunk dial, while Shirley and Annie try to embarrass Señor Chang to help Troy and Pierce; on PARKS AND REC, Leslie and Justin team up to set Leslie’s mom up with guest star John Laroquette, while Andy’s band gets a gig!

BONES is a rerun on FOX – it’s the episode with the dead heir to a chicken farm fortune. Over on The CW, catch an all new episode of THE VAMPIRE DIARIES – Stefan, Damon, Elena, and Bonnie team up to open the tomb where Katherine has been buried and find something unexpected, while Jeremy agrees to meet Anna in the woods without knowing what she has planned!

The 9:00 Hour –

ABC has an all new GREY’S ANATOMY – a roof collapses at a restaurant known for its Valentine’s celebrations; Calzona tries to hook Bailey up with the hot anesthesiologist, Callie tries to help Mark convince Sloan to do what’s best for the baby, and Meredith and Derek struggle with his new role.  The second hour of the SURVIVOR premiere is on CBS.

An all new episode of PAST LIFE airs on FOX.  A victim has memories of a quarry and a bloody murder scene.  The person on death row for the crime in question might be innocent.  NBC has all new eps of THE OFFICE and 30 ROCK.  Up first, on THE OFFICE, Kathy Bates’ Bennett shows up in Scranton and makes changes right away, including making Michael and Jim decide who is going back to being a salesman.  On 30 ROCK, Jack meets and falls for Elizabeth Banks’ CNBC personality, while Liz’s attempts at a root canal for Valentine’s Day are interrupted by Dennis Duffy (Dean Winters), Floyd (Jason Sudeikis), and Drew (Jon Hamm).  SUPERNATURAL is all new!!! When people start dying around Valentine’s Day, Sam and Dean suspect Cupid, so they set out to find him.  Check out an all new episode of FIRST 48 on A&E.

The 10:00 Hour –

ABC has an all new PRIVATE PRACTICE. Naomi wants nothing to do with Maya’s wedding; the tension between Sam and Addison hits an all time high, and she turns to Pete, who is working on a case with Cooper involving kids who are biting each other to show their love.  THE MENTALIST is all new on CBS – Jane helps Cho with a personal investigation into his former gang.  Thankfully, NBC is airing real TV at 10 – two repeat episodes of THE OFFICE.  Up first is the episode where Toby and Dwight try to prove Darryl is lying about his worker’s comp case; second is the episode were Wallace tells everyone that they won’t all get raises.

You’ll find an all new episode of REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ORANGE COUNTY on Bravo.  Check out another hilarious episode of ARCHER on FX.  Mallory picks Lana for a case instead of Archer, and he tags along anyway.  Mallory meets with her secret boyfriend Nikolair, and Cyril worries about Lana’s safety and fidelity.  Over on Lifetime, PROJECT RUNWAY has an all new episode – the winner of this week’s challenge gets their design on the cover of a popular fashion magazine so egos clash in the workroom.  MANHUNTERS: FUGITIVE TASK FORCE is all new on A&E. Another all new episode of AMERICA’S BEST DANCE CREW is on MTV – this one has the judges looking for the best group in the West.  Another all new episode of BURN NOTICE is on USA!  Michael is tasked with stealing flight information that could get him in trouble; meanwhile, Tim Matheson’s Larry is back, and he’s brought along the drug cartel that is following him!

On Comedy Central, don’t miss the premieres of IMPORTANT THINGS WITH DEMETRI MARTIN and THE SARAH SILVERMAN PROGRAM. The important thing of the week for Demetri is “Ability”.  Sarah’s episode has her creating an off color television show for children.

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What’s On? Thursday, 2/4/10

Lots of new TV to celebrate my Gram’s 80th birthday!!

The 8:00 Hour –

ABC’s next episode of THE DEEP END airs tonight.  Dylan works an INS case, while Beth and Addy defend a man accused of sexual harassment.  Liam, meanwhile, goes to Rowdy for advice, and Cliff asks Hart for help with his marriage!  Over on CBS, to celebrate the upcoming premiere of the newest SURVIVOR, there’s an all new special called SURVIVING SURVIVOR with interviews from some of the most memorable survivors of the past.  NBC has new of episodes of COMMUNITY and PARKS AND RECREATION.  On COMMUNITY, Jeff gets competitive in pottery class and Britta, Shirley, and Troy head out on Pierce’s boat; on PARKS AND REC, Leslie works to rid a store of unhealthy energy bars.

BONES is all new on FOX – Josh Malina guest stars in an episode where Booth and Bones investigate the death of a former sanitarium patient. Over on The CW, catch an all new episode of THE VAMPIRE DIARIES – Stefan and Damon flashback to where their relationship took a nosedive.  Bonnie goes on a date with Ben, and Elena searches for a missing journal!

The 9:00 Hour –

ABC has an all new GREY’S ANATOMY – on Derek’s first day as interim chief, Meredith and Bailey have a patient on the table who wakes up during surgery, while Teddy refuses to use Christina on her service and Alex struggles in peds with Arizona.  An all new CSI airs on CBS – 2 high school kids are found murdered and the team investigates their connection to illegal street racing.

An all new episode of FRINGE airs on FOX.  In the winter finale, the team heads to Florida where Olivia needs to confront her past.  NBC has all new eps of THE OFFICE and 30 ROCK.  Up first, on THE OFFICE, Kathy Bates joins the cast for a few episodes as the head of a company that  buys Dunder Mifflin.  On 30 ROCK, Frank moves in with Liz and they help each other overcome some bad habits, while Jan Hooks guest stars as Jenna’s mom.  SUPERNATURAL is all new!!!  Sam and Dean go back to 1978.  Anna intends to kill young Mary and John before Sam is conceived and the Winchester boys need to stop it from happening.  Check out an all new episode of FIRST 48 on A&E.

The 10:00 Hour –

ABC has an all new PRIVATE PRACTICE. A coupld needs to decide which of their two children to save, and Maya and Dink talk of their intention to get married.  THE MENTALIST is all new on CBS – a luxury car saleswoman is found murdered in the trunk of a Bentley.  As always, NBC has LENO.

You’ll find an all new episode of REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ORANGE COUNTY on Bravo.  Check out another hilarious episode of ARCHER on FX. A sex tape of Mallory falls into the wrong hands, and Archer is tasked with seducing the current keeper of the tape, so he heads to Miami to do it.  Over on Lifetime, PROJECT RUNWAY has an all new episode!  MANHUNTERS: FUGITIVE TASK FORCE is all new on A&E. Another all new episode of AMERICA’S BEST DANCE CREW is on MTV – this one has the judges looking for the best group in the East.  Another all new episode of BURN NOTICE is on USA!  Michael’s drug dealing neighbor asks for protection while Michael is adjusting to life working with Gilroy (Chris Vance)!

On Comedy Central, don’t miss the premieres of IMPORTANT THINGS WITH DEMETRI MARTIN and THE SARAH SILVERMAN PROGRAM. The important thing of the week for Demetri is attention.  The premiere  features guest star Alan Dale, and Bruce the funny dog!  Sarah’s episode has Laura convincing Sarah she was born a hermaphrodite, in an effort to get Sarah to be more responsible.  Meanwhile, Brian and Steve are haunted!

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What’s On? Thursday, 1/28/10

There’s a whole lot of TV on tonight – what are you looking forward to most?

The 8:00 Hour –

ABC’s next episode of THE DEEP END airs tonight.  Beth and her dad (Tom Amandes) square off in court and the relationship between Cliff and Katie takes a turn for the Montana office!  Over on CBS, Jeff Probst hosts the all new LIVE FOR THE MOMENT.  People’s wishes come true.  NBC has reruns of COMMUNITY and PARKS AND RECREATION.  On COMMUNITY, Jeff and Shirley team up to gossip about Britta’s boyfriend; on PARKS AND REC, Leslie and Ann take part in the guys only hunting trip.

BONES is all new on FOX – Jared is back with some surprising news for Booth.  In science stuff, the team investigates the death of a dentist. Over on The CW, catch an all new episode of THE VAMPIRE DIARIES – there’s a new vampire in town and Stefan and Damon team up to find out who it is; meanwhile, they both attend the 1950s themed dance with Elena!

The 9:00 Hour –

ABC has a rerun of GREY’S ANATOMY – it’s the first day of the merger.  A rerun of CSI airs on CBS – it’s the episode where Taylor Swift guest stars as the dead person of the week.

An all new episode of FRINGE airs on FOX.  Chemical weaponry is found to be the cause of deaths at a wedding.  NBC has reruns of THE OFFICE and 30 ROCK.  Up first, on THE OFFICE, Michael and the guys head to a share holders meeting in NY.  On 30 ROCK, it’s the episode that has Liz and Danny hooking up, and Jack not being happy about it.  SUPERNATURAL is all new!!!  Sam and a high school kid get body-swapped.  While Sam struggles to live a mediocre life, the young kid helps Dean solve the case of the week.  Check out an all new episode of FIRST 48 on A&E.

The 10:00 Hour –

ABC has a rerun of PRIVATE PRACTICE.  It’s the episode where Miranda Bailey heads to Occeanside.  THE MENTALIST is a rerun on CBS – Jane helps the team solve a case from behind bars, after he’s arrested for spying on Boscoe.  As always, NBC has LENO (I can’t wait for the days when I can tell you something else is on at 10 on NBC!  Soon enough!).

You’ll find an all new episode of REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ORANGE COUNTY on Bravo.  Check out another hilarious episode of ARCHER on FX.  Mallory has a dinner party in an effort to get a foreign dignitary on their side.  Jeffrey Tambor guest voices!  Over on Lifetime, PROJECT RUNWAY has an all new episode – the designers face the first pairs challenge!  MANHUNTERS: FUGITIVE TASK FORCE is all new on A&E.  The premiere of AMERICA’S BEST DANCE CREW is on MTV – the first episode of regionals finds the judges finding the best crew in the South.  Another all new episode of BURN NOTICE is on USA!  Sam’s old friend is in town and Michael trails a child predator to get him to stop his horrible ways!

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What’s On? Thursday, 1/21/10

There’s a whole lot of TV on tonight – can’t wait!  SUPERNATURAL and THE VAMPIRE DIARIES are both back tonight after forever!

The 8:00 Hour –

The series premiere of ABC’s latest sure-to-be hit THE DEEP END starts tonight.  The story of a bunch of pretty lawyers as they navigate the waters of being first years at a large firm.  Matt Long and Billy Zane head up a great cast that includes Tina Majorino and Clancy Brown.  The show has it’s “oh come on really” moments, but the premiere, featuring Meredith Monroe (Andy McPhee!) is charming enough to keep me interested!  Over on CBS, there are two reruns of THE BIG BANG THEORY – up first is the episode with the killer robots and the second episode is the trip to Vegas!  NBC has all new episodes of COMMUNITY and PARKS AND RECREATION.  On COMMUNITY, Jeff has a secret new relationship and the gang is trying to figure out who it is; on PARKS AND REC, Leslie plans a dinner party at her house to impress her new boyfriend Justin.

BONES is all new on FOX – Brennan and Booth investigate a highly classified case that screams “JFK conspiracy.”  Over on The CW, catch an all new episode of THE VAMPIRE DIARIES – Damon heads to Georgia to meet up with an old friend, and Stefan encourages Bonnie to embrace her powers!

The 9:00 Hour –

ABC has an all new episode of GREY’S ANATOMY – Izzie is back to reconnect with Alex and Derek confronts the Chief about his problems.  An all new episode of CSI airs on CBS – a golf pro is killed.

An all new episode of FRINGE airs on FOX.  Peter is infected by a dangerous virus that leads to a quarantine.  NBC has an all new episode of THE OFFICE and 30 ROCK.  Up first, on THE OFFICE, the gang meets a potential new buyer of Dunder Mifflin.  On 30 ROCK, Liz tries to get some excitement in the show, and so everyone heads out on a road trip, with Jack tagging along and making a stop along the way.  SUPERNATURAL is FINALLY back!!!  Sam and Dean get themselves committed and they are almost pushed to their breaking points.  Check out an all new episode of FIRST 48 on A&E – body parts are found in Biscayne Bay in FL.

The 10:00 Hour –

ABC has an all new episode of PRIVATE PRACTICE.  Maya tells Sam and Naomi that she’s with child and the ish hits the fan!  An all new episode of THE MENTALIST airs on CBS – a mayor’s aide is killed and Rigsby and Grace decide to come clean with their relationship!  As always, NBC has LENO (I can’t wait for the days when I can tell you something else is on at 10 on NBC!  Soon enough!).

You’ll find an all new episode of REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ORANGE COUNTY on Bravo.  Check out the  third episode of one of my new favorite shows, ARCHER, on FX.  Mallory decides that they are not diverse enough, so she brings on secret agent Conway who is both black and Jewish.  Archer pretty much hates him, and the sight gag of Archer with a mustache is genius enough to tune in!

Over on Lifetime, PROJECT RUNWAY has an all new episode – the designers face their second challenge!  MANHUNTERS: FUGITIVE TASK FORCE is all new on A&E and JERSEY SHORE is all new on MTV.  Most importantly, the winter premiere of BURN NOTICE is on USA and it features an incredible reunion!  Cagney and Lacey are back together as Tyne Daly guest stars as a widow that Mike and Fi agree to help!  SO excited that this show is back!

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What’s On? Thursday, 1/14/10

Some new stuff, some old stuff – what are you watching tonight?

The 8:00 Hour –

ABC will air an all new news special about the Earthquake Crisis in Haiti.  Over on CBS, there’s a rerun of THE MENTALIST where the team investigates a haunted mansion.  NBC has all new episodes of COMMUNITY and PARKS AND RECREATION.  On COMMUNITY, Jack Black guest stars as a student who has a little obsession with Jeff and might join the group while Jeff becomes editor of the Greendale Gazette; on PARKS AND REC, Will Arnett (Amy Poehler’s real life hubby) guest stars as a blind date for Leslie.

BONES is all new on FOX – Brennan and Booth head to New Mexico to investigate a UFO and Angela and Wendell reveal their relationship.  Over on The CW, catch a rerun of THE VAMPIRE DIARIES – this is the fall finale where Stefan and Elena make up,and then she leaves when she realizes she looks exactly like Katherine.

The 9:00 Hour –

ABC has an all new episode of GREY’S ANATOMY – the first hour of the two hour GREY’S/PP crossover that has Marc seeking Addison’s help for Sloan’s pregnancy.  An all new episode of CSI airs on CBS – 2 women are found in a hotel and they find out more on Dr. Jekyll.

An all new episode of FRINGE airs on FOX.  The gang investigates horrible deformities in upstate New York.  NBC has two all new episodes of 30 ROCK.  Up first, there’s a New Year’s Eve celebration and James Franco guest stars as himself, as he embarks on a set up relationship with Jenna.  The second episode sees a relationship I didn’t know existed goes further and Jack isn’t happy.  The episode of SUPERNATURAL that aired as the fall finale (where Jo and Ellen sacrifices themselves airs on The CW.

The 10:00 Hour –

ABC continues the crossover with an all new episode of PRIVATE PRACTICE that has Marc and Sloan heading to LA.  An all new episode of THE MENTALIST airs on CBS – they investigate at a high school reunion, and Rigsby goes undercover as an alumnus!  As always, NBC has LENO.

You’ll find an all new episode of REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ORANGE COUNTY on Bravo.  Check out the series premiere (and second episode) of one of my new favorite shows, ARCHER, on FX.  You must watch this insane animated series with a totally awesome unique voice.  Over on Lifetime, PROJECT RUNWAY starts – they’re back in New York this season!

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What’s On? Thursday, 1/7/10

LOTS of reruns tonight!!  Might have to watch a movie or something with the Thursday night gang!

The 8:00 Hour –

The BCS CHAMPIONSHIP GAME is on ABC featuring Alabama and Texas.  Over on CBS, there’s a rerun of CSI where 3 seemingly unrelated murders are actually tied together.  NBC has reruns of COMMUNITY and PARKS AND RECREATION.  On COMMUNITY, Jeff and Shirley bond over gossiping about Britta’s new boyfriend; on PARKS AND REC, it’s the episode with Megan Mullally as Ron’s ex wife Tammy.

BONES is a rerun on FOX – it’s the episode with the Amish piano player that gets killed.  Over on The CW, catch a rerun of THE VAMPIRE DIARIES – the episode where we find out the real reason that Damon is back in town.

The 9:00 Hour –

The game continues on ABC.  Another rerun episode of CSI airs on CBS – Ray and Riley are taken hostage.

A rerun of FRINGE airs on FOX.  Leonard Nimoy is back as the gang investigates the leader of the shape shifters!  NBC has reruns of THE OFFICE and 30 ROCK.  On THE OFFICE, the “Murder” episode where the office staff uses a Murder Mystery game to forget about the bad stuff going on with Dunder Miflin; 30 ROCK is the episode called “Into the Crevasse.”  The episode of SUPERNATURAL with the fan convention and the re-enacters and the awesomeness in general.

The 10:00 Hour –

ABC continues with the game.  A repeat of THE MENTALIST airs on CBS – the gang investigates a motorcycle gang!  As always, NBC has LENO.

You’ll find an all new episode of REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ORANGE COUNTY on Bravo.  JERSEY SHORE is all new on MTV – Mike’s sister visits.

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What’s On? Thursday, 12/31/09

It’s New Year’s Eve!  Anything exciting going on in your world?  Lots of reruns tonight, and some late night shows that take us into the New Year!

The 8:00 Hour –

ABC is showing the Martin Lawrence, Ted Allen, John Travolta, and William H Macy movie “Wild Hogs” – I gotta say, I saw this movie with my dad and definitely laughed when watching!  Over on CBS, there’s a rerun of MEDIUM.  Allison sees visions of symbols that could be the key to finding a serial killer.

BONES is a rerun on FOX – the episode where Bones’ new book comes out and Wendell almost loses his internship because of some money issues.  NBC has a marathon of 30 ROCK – first two episodes are “Reunion” (Liz’s reunion) and “Apollo, Apollo” (Tracey wants to go to space). Over on The CW, catch THE VAMPIRE DIARIES – the episode where Stefan’s oldest friend comes back for a visit!

The 9:00 Hour –

WILD HOGS keeps going on ABC.  On CBS, CSI is a rerun – a Congressman’s murder is at the forefront of the stories!

A rerun of FRINGE airs on FOX.  This is the episode that deals with figuring out and decoding dreams!  NBC’s 30 ROCK continues through the hour with “The Problem Solvers” (Tracey and Jenna team up), and “Deal Breakers Talk Show 0001” (Liz’s first episode of the talk show).  The best episode of SUPERNATURAL‘s season airs on The CW – this the “Changing Channels” ep where Dean and Sam jump through various TV show!

The 10:00 Hour –

ABC airs a primtime hour of DICK CLARK’S ROCKIN NEW YEAR’S EVE with host Ryan Seacrest and Fergie.  The episode of THE MENTALIST where Lisbon is under investigation for murder airs on CBS.  Tonight, NBC has NEW YEAR’S EVE WITH CARSON DALY for an hour in Primtime.  There’s an all new JERSEY SHORE on MTV – the roommates get closer in light of the violent attack on Snooki and Sammi and Ronnie heat things up.

The 11:00 Hour –

After local news, ABC has DICK CLARK’S ROCKIN’ NEW YEAR’S EVE starts back up at 11:30 and goes through until 2. NBC has local news, too, and then more NEW YEAR’S EVE WITH CARSON DALY.  FOX has NEW YEAR’S EVE LIVE with host Carmen Electra, starting at 11.  Kris Allen and Allison Iraheta stop by to celebrate!

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What’s On? Thursday, 12/17/09

LOTS of reruns tonight!!

The 8:00 Hour –

Catch a rerun of GREY’S ANATOMY on ABC – the second half of the season premiere.  Over on CBS, there’s an all new episode of SURVIVOR.  These people need to stop laying down for Russell to walk all over them!  I’m now voting for Mick and Brett!

BONES is a rerun on FOX – Chad Lowe guest stars in the episode that starts at the zoo.  Cam realizes that the deceased is her former fiancé.  NBC has an all new SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Holiday special – sounds like they’re going to have old holiday sketches; hope they’re good ones.  Over on The CW, catch episode 7 of THE VAMPIRE DIARIES – this one’s the Halloween episode where Vicki vamps around town, doing damage!

The 9:00 Hour –

On ABC, another rerun of GREY’S ANATOMY – this time it’s the episode where Izzie returns to work after the whole almost dying thing!  Future TRUE BLOOD-er James Frain guest stars.  On CBS, CSI is all new – the team investigates a possible suicide pact!

A rerun of FRINGE airs on FOX.  Now’s your chance to start getting caught up – the season premiere of episode 2 where the Fringe team is under loads of scrutiny!  NBC’s SNL: HOLIDAYS continues through the hour.  Episode 8 of THE VAMPIRE DIARIES is on the CW.  This is the episode where Dean’s ex wife Arielle Kebbel stops in (did you catch the GILMORE GIRLS reference?) as Stefan’s oldest friend.

The 10:00 Hour –

ABC runs an old episode of PRIVATE PRACTICE – Violet is still recovering from the attack, Violet and Addison work through their friendship problems.  An all new episode of THE MENTALIST airs on CBS – Jane is hit in the head by a baseball, causing him to flash back to his childhood!   As always, NBC has LENO.

You’ll find an all new episode of REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ORANGE COUNTY on Bravo. Plus, if you feel like subjecting yourself to something that makes everything else looks Shakespearean – JERSEY SHORE is all new on MTV.

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What’s On? Thursday, 12/10/09

Lots of fun new episodes tonight to celebrate the holidays!  Check it out!

The 8:00 Hour –

Catch a rerun of FLASH FORWARD on ABC – the one where Olivia confronts Mark about the text message she got.  Over on CBS, there’s an all new episode of SURVIVOR.  Is it possible that we’re going to see Russell take this game?  I started as a Russell hater, but now I’m convinced he has to win!

Don’t miss an all new episode of BONES on FOX featuring a guest starring turn from Emily Deschanel’s sister Zooey (you might recognize her from ELF among other things).  She plays Bones’ long lost relative who Max brings around for some holiday togetherness!  NBC comedies are all new, starting with a festive COMMUNITY.  Guest star Anthony Michael Hall taunts Jeff, while Shirley plans a Christmas party for the gang!  On PARKS AND RECREATION, Leslie ends up in the middle of a sex scandal, putting her relationship with Louis CK’s Dave at risk!  Over on The CW, check out a rerun of THE VAMPIRE DIARIES – it’s the episode where Elena finds out about Stefan!

The 9:00 Hour –

On ABC, a rerun of the GREY’S ANATOMY Season premiere is on tonight – you know, the one dealing with the aftermath of George’s death.  CSI is all new on CBS – Nick, Greg, and Hodges head to a bar where a murderer might be hanging out!

A brand new episode of FRINGE airs tonight.  In the episode, “Grey Matters,” Leonard Nimoy guest stars as Olivia investigates a series of weird circumstances surrounding brain surgeries.  THE OFFICE “Secret Santa” is all new – I love their Christmas episodes, and this one seems like it will be no different!   The episode pits Phyllis and Michael against each other over who gets to play Santa.  On 30 ROCK, also called “Secret Santa”, Julianne Moore guests stars and the staff deals with a wide variety of holiday issues!  SUPERNATURAL is a rerun of the episode where Dean goes to the future and Cas is awesome.

The 10:00 Hour –

ABC runs an old episode of PRIVATE PRACTICE – a rerun of this season’s premiere where we find out what happened to Violet.  An all new episode of THE MENTALIST airs on CBS – the team has to solve a murder from a fancy black-tie party!   As always, NBC has Leno.

Tonight is the season finale of IT’S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA‘s best season to date!  “The Gang Reignites the Rivalry” with the help of Noah Bean from DAMAGES.  The episode is hilarious!   That’s followed up by the season finale of THE LEAGUE on FX.  You’ll find an all new episode of REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ORANGE COUNTY on Bravo. Plus, the strange reality obsessed person in me wants to check out the next episode of JERSEY SHORE on MTV.  Thoughts?

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