"College Basketball:Purdue at Wisconsin" Tonight at 7 on ESPN. Purdue at Wisconsin. The Boilermakers have won five of the last six meetings with Wisconsin, which got season-high scoring efforts from Jordan Taylor (23 points) and Keaton Nankivil (25) in last season's 1-1 split.
"Biggest Loser: Couples" Tonight at 8 on NBC. The off-site contestants move to the ranch and face their first elimination. The ranch players, however, learn they'll be able to skip elimination if they combine to lose more than 48 pounds. Elsewhere, a player's weight-loss secret is exposed; and the teams compete in a challenge involving weights.
"Pioneers of Television" Tonight at 8 on PBS. A clip-filled remembrance of the groundbreaking crime dramas of yesteryear, including "Dragnet," "The Untouchables," "I Spy," "Mannix," "Mission: Impossible," "Police Woman," "Columbo," "Hawaii Five-0" and "The Rockford Files." The nostalgia-fest features remarks from many of the shows' stars, including Mike Connors ("Mannix"), Bill Cosby and Robert Culp ("I Spy"), Barbara Bain and Martin Landau ("Mission: Impossible"), Angie Dickinson ("Police Woman") and James Garner ("Rockford Files").
"V" Tonight at 9 on ABC. Erica tracks a former Mossad agent who leads the violent faction of the Fifth Column; Jack and priests from across the world speak out against the Visitors; Anna visits the Vatican to try to win over religious leaders.
"Seriously Funny Kids" Tonight at 9 on Lifetime. Host Heidi Klum interacts with youngsters, eliciting predictably unpredictable remarks. In the first episode, Heidi shows kids a talking fish. Also: chef Mark Peel appears.
"The Good Wife" Tonight at 10 on CBS. Alicia defends a prisoner who, under duress, confesses to murdering a fellow inmate. Meanwhile, Wendy Scott-Carr tries to force Peter out of the state's attorney race by threatening to expose a sensitive Florrick family issue.
"Southland" Tonight at 10 on TNT. John connects with an abandoned teen as he prepares to testify at his father's parole hearing. Meanwhile, Lydia and Josie handle a tricky rape case.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Monday, January 31, 2011
January 31, 2011 *spoiler alert*
"College Basketball:Louisville at Georgetown" Tonight at 7 on ESPN. Louisville at Georgetown. Austin Freeman's 29 points lifted the Hoyas to a 70-60 win in Louisville last season, when both teams fell in the first round of the NCAAs. Georgetown leads the series 6-4.
"The Bachelor" Tonight at 8 on ABC. Brad and the 11 remaining bachelorettes (three of whom will be eliminated) head to Las Vegas for a day at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway and an evening at Cirque du Soleil's "Viva ELVIS" show, which includes a duet by Brad and one contestant. Unfortunately for another, it takes place during a two-on-one date, and she's the odd gal out. The episode's one-on-one date is a shopping trip to an upscale mall, followed by a rooftop dinner. And at the cocktail party, there's a display of confidence.
"Lie to Me" Tonight at 9 on Fox. Season 3 finale: Cal probes the death of a social-network cofounder who had feared that she was being squeezed out by her partner.
"The Cape" Tonight at 9 on NBC. A savant (Mena Suvari) seeking revenge for her father's death targets Chess, who is preparing to reveal a device that may determine Palm City's fate. Vince sets out to defend Chess, realizing he must keep his nemesis alive to completely destroy him.
"Greek" Tonight at 9 on ABC Family. Cappie strives to win over Peter's father (Jonathan Silverman) while planning an outrageous homecoming party. Meanwhile, Rusty hopes to impress Peter by stealing a mascot; and Ashleigh's lack of career motivation leads to a fight between her and Casey.
"Taken From Me: The Tiffany Rubin Story" Tonight at 9 on Lifetime. A Queens schoolteacher (Taraji P. Henson) travels to South Korea, where she carries out a daring plan to rescue her 7-year-old son, who has been abducted by his father. Based on a true story.
"Shatner's Raw Nerve" Tonight at 10 on BIO. Carol Burnett is the guest in the third-season opener. Subjects include her parents' alcoholism; her early career; and the death of her daughter, Carrie.
"The Bachelor" Tonight at 8 on ABC. Brad and the 11 remaining bachelorettes (three of whom will be eliminated) head to Las Vegas for a day at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway and an evening at Cirque du Soleil's "Viva ELVIS" show, which includes a duet by Brad and one contestant. Unfortunately for another, it takes place during a two-on-one date, and she's the odd gal out. The episode's one-on-one date is a shopping trip to an upscale mall, followed by a rooftop dinner. And at the cocktail party, there's a display of confidence.
"Lie to Me" Tonight at 9 on Fox. Season 3 finale: Cal probes the death of a social-network cofounder who had feared that she was being squeezed out by her partner.
"The Cape" Tonight at 9 on NBC. A savant (Mena Suvari) seeking revenge for her father's death targets Chess, who is preparing to reveal a device that may determine Palm City's fate. Vince sets out to defend Chess, realizing he must keep his nemesis alive to completely destroy him.
"Greek" Tonight at 9 on ABC Family. Cappie strives to win over Peter's father (Jonathan Silverman) while planning an outrageous homecoming party. Meanwhile, Rusty hopes to impress Peter by stealing a mascot; and Ashleigh's lack of career motivation leads to a fight between her and Casey.
"Taken From Me: The Tiffany Rubin Story" Tonight at 9 on Lifetime. A Queens schoolteacher (Taraji P. Henson) travels to South Korea, where she carries out a daring plan to rescue her 7-year-old son, who has been abducted by his father. Based on a true story.
"Shatner's Raw Nerve" Tonight at 10 on BIO. Carol Burnett is the guest in the third-season opener. Subjects include her parents' alcoholism; her early career; and the death of her daughter, Carrie.
Sunday, January 30, 2011
January 30, 2011 *spoiler alert*
"Pro Bowl:From Honolulu" Tonight at 7 on Fox. AFC vs. NFC in the annual NFL all-star game in Honolulu. The game returns to its traditional home, following a year in Miami. Last year, the AFC won 41-34 to tie the overall series at 20-20.
"Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" Tonight at 8 on ABC. A family who lost a teenage daughter in a texting-while-driving accident has a new home built for them. Justin Bieber, Emma Roberts and NASCAR's Carl Edwards and Greg Biffle volunteer.
"Brick City" Tonight at 8 on Sundance. Season 2 opens as Newark, N.J., mayor Cory Booker continues his quest to transform the city while he seeks another term in office. Meanwhile, the police director battles a rash of violent crime and his political enemies; Jayda and Creep start a nonprofit mentoring program; and father-author-gang-member Dashaun "Jiwe" Morris must decide whether to plea-bargain his attempted-murder case or let it go to trial.
"Screen Actors Guild Awards" Tonight at 8 on TBS and TNT. Outstanding film and TV performances are honored at the 17th annual gala from the Shrine Exposition Center in Los Angeles. Ernest Borgnine is slated to receive the Life Achievement Award. Presenters include Alec Baldwin; Jeff Bridges; LL Cool J; Amy Poehler; Rosario Dawson; Hilary Swank; and Betty White.
"The Lost Valentine" Tonight at 9 on CBS. A dogged TV reporter (Jennifer Love Hewitt) finds her own love life changed when she profiles a World War II widow (Betty White) who continues to honor the memory of her Navy pilot husband 65 years after he was declared missing in action.
"Bridalplasty" Tonight at 9 on E! The first season concludes with the two final brides competing and the winner being revealed. The winning lady is then followed during her final plastic surgeries and wedding preparations.
"Kennedys' Home Movies" Tonight at 9 on TLC. An intimate look at the Kennedy family, as captured in home videos over the course of three generations.
"Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" Tonight at 8 on ABC. A family who lost a teenage daughter in a texting-while-driving accident has a new home built for them. Justin Bieber, Emma Roberts and NASCAR's Carl Edwards and Greg Biffle volunteer.
"Brick City" Tonight at 8 on Sundance. Season 2 opens as Newark, N.J., mayor Cory Booker continues his quest to transform the city while he seeks another term in office. Meanwhile, the police director battles a rash of violent crime and his political enemies; Jayda and Creep start a nonprofit mentoring program; and father-author-gang-member Dashaun "Jiwe" Morris must decide whether to plea-bargain his attempted-murder case or let it go to trial.
"Screen Actors Guild Awards" Tonight at 8 on TBS and TNT. Outstanding film and TV performances are honored at the 17th annual gala from the Shrine Exposition Center in Los Angeles. Ernest Borgnine is slated to receive the Life Achievement Award. Presenters include Alec Baldwin; Jeff Bridges; LL Cool J; Amy Poehler; Rosario Dawson; Hilary Swank; and Betty White.
"The Lost Valentine" Tonight at 9 on CBS. A dogged TV reporter (Jennifer Love Hewitt) finds her own love life changed when she profiles a World War II widow (Betty White) who continues to honor the memory of her Navy pilot husband 65 years after he was declared missing in action.
"Bridalplasty" Tonight at 9 on E! The first season concludes with the two final brides competing and the winner being revealed. The winning lady is then followed during her final plastic surgeries and wedding preparations.
"Kennedys' Home Movies" Tonight at 9 on TLC. An intimate look at the Kennedy family, as captured in home videos over the course of three generations.
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Janaury 29, 2011 *spoiler alert*
"Phineas and Ferb" Tonight at 8 on Disney. A musical in which Phineas and Ferb revisit the day they built a gigantic roller coaster in their backyard. Meanwhile, Doofenshmirtz tries to pull the East Coast to the west using tinfoil and a huge magnet.
"Figure Skating:U.S. Championships" Tonight at 9 on NBC. The U.S. Championships women's final in Greensboro, N.C. Entrants are expected to include defending champ Rachael Flatt; Alissa Czisny; Mirai Nagasu; Caroline Zhang and Ashley Wagner.
"Mega Python vs. Gatoroid" Tonight at 9 on Syfy. Monstrous reptiles clash in the Florida Everglades when giant pythons threaten the alligator population. Starring 1980s pop stars Debbie Gibson and Tiffany.
"Nick Kroll: Thank You Very Cool" Tonight at 10 on Comedy Central. A performance by comedian Nick Kroll includes riffs on the Cheesecake Factory and dating, and his characters Fabrice Fabrice and Bobby Bottleservice.
"Kidnap & Rescue" Tonight at 10 on Discovery. A girl who was snatched and sold into sexual slavery and a man who was abducted from his bed at night bring Brad Barker and his HALO group to Mexico in the opener of the documentary series following rescuers who try to recover kidnapped people.
"Tailgate Warriors With Guy Fieri" Tonight at 10 on Food. The Top 2 teams face off in San Francisco's Candlestick Park. Then, the champions are crowned in the Season 1 finale.
"Saturday Night Live" Tonight at 11:29 on NBC. Jesse Eisenberg hosts. Music guest: Nicki Minaj.
"Figure Skating:U.S. Championships" Tonight at 9 on NBC. The U.S. Championships women's final in Greensboro, N.C. Entrants are expected to include defending champ Rachael Flatt; Alissa Czisny; Mirai Nagasu; Caroline Zhang and Ashley Wagner.
"Mega Python vs. Gatoroid" Tonight at 9 on Syfy. Monstrous reptiles clash in the Florida Everglades when giant pythons threaten the alligator population. Starring 1980s pop stars Debbie Gibson and Tiffany.
"Nick Kroll: Thank You Very Cool" Tonight at 10 on Comedy Central. A performance by comedian Nick Kroll includes riffs on the Cheesecake Factory and dating, and his characters Fabrice Fabrice and Bobby Bottleservice.
"Kidnap & Rescue" Tonight at 10 on Discovery. A girl who was snatched and sold into sexual slavery and a man who was abducted from his bed at night bring Brad Barker and his HALO group to Mexico in the opener of the documentary series following rescuers who try to recover kidnapped people.
"Tailgate Warriors With Guy Fieri" Tonight at 10 on Food. The Top 2 teams face off in San Francisco's Candlestick Park. Then, the champions are crowned in the Season 1 finale.
"Saturday Night Live" Tonight at 11:29 on NBC. Jesse Eisenberg hosts. Music guest: Nicki Minaj.
Friday, January 28, 2011
January 28, 2011 *spoiler alert*
"Working Class" Tonight at 8 on CMT. A blue-collar single mom (Melissa Peterman) moves her family into an upscale Midwestern neighborhood. In the opener, she encounters an old flame from high school.
"Track and Field:Millrose Games" Tonight at 8 on ESPN2. The 104th Millrose Games at Madison Square Garden in New York. Featured: decathletes Bryan Clay, Trey Hardee and Ashton Eaton; U.S. vs. Jamaica in men's and women's 60m challenges.
"SpongeBob SquarePants" Tonight at 8 on Nickelodeon. An undersea volcano is about to erupt, and the only way to stop it is to sacrifice Squidward; SpongeBob and Patrick look for a mythical drain at the bottom of the ocean.
"Your OWN Show: Oprah's Search for the Next TV Star" Tonight at 9 on OWN. The challenge: produce a cooking segment. Chef Curtis Stone is the guest mentor.
"Real Time With Bill Maher" Tonight at 10 on HBO. The interview guests are actor-comedian D.L. Hughley and former RNC chairman Michael Steele. Panelists: commentator Will Cain; former Canadian prime minister Kim Campbell; Rep. Jack Kingston (R-Ga.).
"Four Weddings Biggest Blunders" Tonight at 10 on TLC. Wedding-day dos and don'ts are discussed in this look back at the first two seasons.
"Track and Field:Millrose Games" Tonight at 8 on ESPN2. The 104th Millrose Games at Madison Square Garden in New York. Featured: decathletes Bryan Clay, Trey Hardee and Ashton Eaton; U.S. vs. Jamaica in men's and women's 60m challenges.
"SpongeBob SquarePants" Tonight at 8 on Nickelodeon. An undersea volcano is about to erupt, and the only way to stop it is to sacrifice Squidward; SpongeBob and Patrick look for a mythical drain at the bottom of the ocean.
"Your OWN Show: Oprah's Search for the Next TV Star" Tonight at 9 on OWN. The challenge: produce a cooking segment. Chef Curtis Stone is the guest mentor.
"Real Time With Bill Maher" Tonight at 10 on HBO. The interview guests are actor-comedian D.L. Hughley and former RNC chairman Michael Steele. Panelists: commentator Will Cain; former Canadian prime minister Kim Campbell; Rep. Jack Kingston (R-Ga.).
"Four Weddings Biggest Blunders" Tonight at 10 on TLC. Wedding-day dos and don'ts are discussed in this look back at the first two seasons.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
January 27, 2011 *spoiler alert*
"Winter X Games:skiing, snowmobiling" Today at 12 on ESPN2. The 15th action-sports festival opens in Aspen, Colo. Scheduled: skiing (slopestyle); and snowmobiling (freestyle). Sal Masekela hosts.
"Vampire Diaries" Tonight at 8 on The CW. Damon tries to save Rose after she is bitten by a werewolf, but her increasingly bizarre behavior puts everyone in danger. Meanwhile, Tyler and Caroline reveal their true feelings for each other.
"Bones" Tonight at 9 on Fox. Before the final appeal of her death sentence, Heather Taffet (Deirdre Lovejoy), aka the Grave Digger, is hit by a sniper's bullet, but the Jeffersonian team's ensuing investigation could point to either Booth or Max (Ryan O'Neal) as a suspect. Meanwhile, Sweets is unnerved by an encounter with this convicted killer.
"The Office" Tonight at 9 on NBC. When Andy falls into a sales slump, he desperately hosts a small business seminar featuring special guests. Before long, the event turns into an opportunity for Michael and Holly (Amy Ryan) to showcase their improv-comedy flair (or lack thereof). Elsewhere, Erin and Gabe compete in a game of Scrabble.
"Archer" Tonight at 10 on FX. Season 2 opens in the Swiss ski resort Gstaad, where the ISIS crew has gone to protect a billionaire's teen daughter from kidnappers (and to get the billionaire to invest in the insolvent spy agency). One complication: The girl wants to seduce Archer, who keeps getting caught in compromising situations that make it appear that he's doing the seducing.
"Jersey Shore" Tonight at 10 on MTV. Ronnie and J-Woww make amends, which sends Sammi over the edge. Meanwhile, Mike uncovers Deena's dirty little secret; and Vinny goes out with a girl who has an overbearing family.
"Love Calling" Tonight at 11 on Bravo. Host Donny Deutsch fields romance-related questions from viewers.
"Vampire Diaries" Tonight at 8 on The CW. Damon tries to save Rose after she is bitten by a werewolf, but her increasingly bizarre behavior puts everyone in danger. Meanwhile, Tyler and Caroline reveal their true feelings for each other.
"Bones" Tonight at 9 on Fox. Before the final appeal of her death sentence, Heather Taffet (Deirdre Lovejoy), aka the Grave Digger, is hit by a sniper's bullet, but the Jeffersonian team's ensuing investigation could point to either Booth or Max (Ryan O'Neal) as a suspect. Meanwhile, Sweets is unnerved by an encounter with this convicted killer.
"The Office" Tonight at 9 on NBC. When Andy falls into a sales slump, he desperately hosts a small business seminar featuring special guests. Before long, the event turns into an opportunity for Michael and Holly (Amy Ryan) to showcase their improv-comedy flair (or lack thereof). Elsewhere, Erin and Gabe compete in a game of Scrabble.
"Archer" Tonight at 10 on FX. Season 2 opens in the Swiss ski resort Gstaad, where the ISIS crew has gone to protect a billionaire's teen daughter from kidnappers (and to get the billionaire to invest in the insolvent spy agency). One complication: The girl wants to seduce Archer, who keeps getting caught in compromising situations that make it appear that he's doing the seducing.
"Jersey Shore" Tonight at 10 on MTV. Ronnie and J-Woww make amends, which sends Sammi over the edge. Meanwhile, Mike uncovers Deena's dirty little secret; and Vinny goes out with a girl who has an overbearing family.
"Love Calling" Tonight at 11 on Bravo. Host Donny Deutsch fields romance-related questions from viewers.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
January 26, 2011 *spoiler alert*
"Live to Dance" Tonight at 8 on CBS. Two teams advance.
"American Idol" Tonight at 8 on Fox. Preliminary auditions continue in Season 10's third episode.
"Silencing the Song: An Afghan Fallen Star" Tonight at 8 on HBO2. Director Havana Marking returns to Afghanistan to profile Setara, a controversial contestant on the talent show "Afghan Star" who has temporarily abandoned her music career after becoming pregnant and threats made on her life.
"Criminal Minds" Tonight at 9 on CBS. The team searches for a young couple who are on an interstate killing spree; and Prentiss gets shocking news from her former boss.
"The Traveler's Guide to Life" Tonight at 10 on Travel. Series premiere: Travel enthusiasts recall their favorite life-changing moments from the road. Appearing: Buzz Aldrin; Melora Hardin; Andrew Zimmern; Constance Marie.
"Hot in Cleveland" Tonight at 10 on TV Land. Melanie's in for a surprise when she meets Pete's mother (Bonnie Franklin) and brother (John Schneider). Meanwhile, Joy's immigration scam with Rick hits a snag; Victoria looks for a sugar daddy; and Elka celebrates her freedom in her own inimitable way.
"Being Erica" Tonight at 11 on SoapNet. Erica finds a fresh start after passing through her door in the third-seaon opener.
"American Idol" Tonight at 8 on Fox. Preliminary auditions continue in Season 10's third episode.
"Silencing the Song: An Afghan Fallen Star" Tonight at 8 on HBO2. Director Havana Marking returns to Afghanistan to profile Setara, a controversial contestant on the talent show "Afghan Star" who has temporarily abandoned her music career after becoming pregnant and threats made on her life.
"Criminal Minds" Tonight at 9 on CBS. The team searches for a young couple who are on an interstate killing spree; and Prentiss gets shocking news from her former boss.
"The Traveler's Guide to Life" Tonight at 10 on Travel. Series premiere: Travel enthusiasts recall their favorite life-changing moments from the road. Appearing: Buzz Aldrin; Melora Hardin; Andrew Zimmern; Constance Marie.
"Hot in Cleveland" Tonight at 10 on TV Land. Melanie's in for a surprise when she meets Pete's mother (Bonnie Franklin) and brother (John Schneider). Meanwhile, Joy's immigration scam with Rick hits a snag; Victoria looks for a sugar daddy; and Elka celebrates her freedom in her own inimitable way.
"Being Erica" Tonight at 11 on SoapNet. Erica finds a fresh start after passing through her door in the third-seaon opener.
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