What's Playing in the Media Room - January 21st

The Bachelor - 8:00 Two Hours - ABC - Season 15 Episode 4
Episode Title: Episode 1504
The drama continues to escalate as 14 fortunate bachelorettes try to stake their claim to Brad's heart. But the week gets off to a mysterious start when one baffled bachelorette wakes up with a black eye - and has no clue about how she got it. Did she fall while sleep walking or is it just a disturbing ploy to get Brad's attention? The Bachelor has an underwater fantasy in mind when he takes Chantal on a one-on-one date to beautiful Catalina Island, but the thought of submerging to the ocean floor has the nervous bachelorette wondering if she left her sense of adventure on shore. A group of the ladies have one of the most revealing dates of the season as they join Brad as guests on an emotional radio show where secrets are uncovered about the women's love lives. And the bruised Michelle finds out she must take a courageous leap of faith with Brad or risk falling from his favor. Finally, Emily becomes the target of fiery jealousy among the women when Brad offers her a special picnic right before the rose ceremony.

Thoughts from the Media Room: The drama continues alright.


House - 8:00 - Fox/Global - Season 7 Episode 10
Episode Title: Carrot or Stick
A teenage military trainee at a juvenile offender training camp suffers peculiar symptoms after enduring an intense training course, and mysteriously, his drill sergeant is soon admitted for similar symptoms. Unable to track down the cause of the shared illness, the team searches for clues in the trainee's family medical history, and Masters and House reveal a unique bond between the sergeant and trainee. Meanwhile, when an indecent photo of Chase is posted on a social-networking site following three different romantic encounters, Chase is determined to find out which girl is trying to publicly disgrace him. Also, sensing Cuddy's stress over her daughter Rachel's enrollment at a prestigious preschool, House secretly prepares Rachel for observations and reveals a soft spot for the toddler.

Thoughts from the Media Room: Collective "awwww, how cute" The hard-nosed sarcastic Doctor is developing a soft spot.


Chuck - 8:00 - NBC/CHCH - Season 4 Episode 12
Episode Title: Chuck Versus The Gobbler
Chuck becomes worried when Sarah goes to extreme measures to help his mother take down Alexei Volkoff. Ellie and Devon have trouble deciding the name of their new baby.


90210 - 8:00 - The CW - Season 3 Episode 12
Episode Title: Liars
Naomi is taken hostage in her own home by an out-of-control Mr. Cannon who also lures Silver into the situation. Annie and Dixon's cousin Emily from Kansas comes to town for an extended visit, but Emily immediately gets on Annie's nerves. Dixon confronts Teddy about his kiss with Ian and promises to keep his secret. During surf practice, Ivy takes a nasty spill that makes her question her ability to compete in the surf competition. Adrianna's world continues to crumble when she appears on a talk show to tell her side of the story, and she is blindsided by a surprise guest. Given Adrianna's disastrous situation, Navid and Silver continue to keep their hook-ups a secret.

Thoughts from the Media Room: After almost two months off, the world's most famous zip code gets back on the air.


Pretty Little Liars - 8:00 - ABC Family - Season 1 Episode 14
Episode Title: Careful What U Wish 4
As the school gets ready for the dance-a-thon, Aria, Emily, Hanna and Spencer have more on their minds than raising money for the school trip to Washington, DC. Hanna is having a hard time finding a job to help her family's financial situation, but when "A" has a job for her, will Hanna be able to refuse? Emily can only think of Maya and is desperate to speak to her -- so much so that she enlists the help of Caleb, the new bad boy in the school. And as an important piece of property goes missing, Spencer finds being in close quarters with her new brother-in-law, Ian, more difficult than ever. Meanwhile, Aria's former babysitter, Simone, comes back to town for a surprise visit. But what should be a happy reunion quickly becomes a nightmare for Aria when Simone sets her sights on Ezra.


Shameless - 8:00 - TMN - Season 1 Episode 3
Episode Title: Aunt Ginger
The whole family is needed when elderly Aunt Ginger who is the owner of their house disappears. In the meantime, Ian gets into trouble with the brother of a girl he rejected.


The Aviator - 8:00 - SunTV
A 1920s mail pilot and a rich man's daughter crash-land on a mountain full of hungry wolves.

Stars: Christopher Reeve and Rosanna Arguette

Thoughts from the Media Room: I bet you thought this was the Leo one when you first saw The Aviator was on, didn't you?


Barbershop - 8:00 - SpikeTV
A day in the life of a South Side Chicago barbershop.

Stars: Ice Cube, Anthony Anderson, Cedric The Entertainer, Eve


The Cape - 9:00 - NBC - Season 1 Episode 4
Episode Title: Scales
The Cape tips off Scales that Fleming has betrayed him in business dealings, leading to a confrontation at a costume party aboard a train, the same train that The Cape and Orwell discover Max and the Carnival plan to rob. Meanwhile, Dana and Trip deal with the scorn directed at them because of Vince's supposed criminal activities.

Thoughts from the Media Room: Do you remember when Vinnie Jones was in cool things like Snatch and Mean Machine? Now he's doing The Cape on NBC. sigh.


Lie To Me - 9:00 - Fox/Global - Season 3 Episode 12
Episode Title: Gone
A baby goes missing, and her mother accuses an unknown person of the kidnapping. When Lightman sees she's hiding something, he digs deeper and discovers a family in need of repair.


Gossip Girl - 9:00 - The CW - Season 5 Episode 12
Episode Title: The Kids are not all right
A former associate of Chuck's father, Russell Thorpe - along with his daughter Raina - returns to Manhattan with some unfinished business for our Upper East Siders. Serena and Chuck join forces against Lily. Blair realizes that her mother, Eleanor, may be her key to becoming a future CEO. Nate worries that his father, The Captain, is having a little too much fun and not taking his parole seriously.


Being Human - 9:00 / 10:00 - SyFy / Space Canada - Season 1 Episode 2
Episode Title: There Goes The Neighborhood Part 2
Sally begs the guys to call Danny over so she can try to make him see her presence somehow. Aidan, while trying to fight off Cara's unwanted admiration, receives some shocking news about someone who he thought was dead. Josh discovers Aidan's involvement in the Rebecca incident and confronts him about it; at the same time, Josh is also struggling with whether to tell his sister the truth about himself.

Thoughts from the Media Room: I still need to catch up with the first episode, I hear/read great things about this.


Intervention - 9:00 - A&E - Season 9 Episode 7
Episode Title: Jimbo
A Man snorts drugs and flies into terrifying, violent rages.

Thoughts from the Media Room: I read the other day that there is a Intervention spin-off coming. Yes, a Intervention Spin-Off, you read that correctly.


The Next Great Baker - 9:00 90 Minute Finale - TLC - Season 1 Episode 8
Episode Title: The Big Finale!
Buddy crowns a winner of $50,000 and the title the Next Great Baker.

Thoughts from the Media Room: Does anyone else thing that Buddy has turned into a bit of a dick since Cake Boss really took off? No? Just me?


Greek - 9:00 - ABC Family - Season 4 Episode 4
Episode Title: All About Beav
Beaver and most of the football team are caught plagiarizing their papers. Forced to write the report or fail the class, he turns to Casey for help, who is overwhelmed with her new classes. Beaver then introduces her to his "tutor" Dave, who sells papers and notes online. But the two fail to contact him, leading them on a journey to identify and find Dave. Meanwhile, Rebecca is taking her presidential duties too seriously, particularly in the Pledge Presents event. Evan is too busy with his study group to attend the ZBZ affair, and so Rebecca gets back at him by inviting Cappie instead. Also, Rusty and Dana work on their presentation to win funding for Rusty's self healing wire. He recruits Ashleigh for help when Beaver accidentally destroys their work. But Ashleigh enters an awkward situation when Dana asks her for something that may ruin her relationship with Rusty.


Episodes - 9:00 - TMN - Season 1 Episode 3
Episode Title: Episode #1.3
Beverly can't stand Matt, and the feeling is mutual. As it's all she can do not to throttle the star of her show, she tells her husband, "He's yours." Sean and Matt end up spending the day together, including an extended adventure in Las Vegas. Soon the two guys are bonded, leaving Beverly feeling excluded by her husband's new bromance. Later, in a confrontation with Matt, Beverly learns just how "big" a star Matt LeBlanc actually is.

Thoughts from the Media Room: I was surprised by this one, it feels very British and maybe that's why I like it.

Youngblood - 9:00 - CHCH
A skilled young hockey prospect hoping to attract the attention of professional scouts is pressured to show that he can fight if challenged during his stay in a Canadian minor hockey town. His on-ice activities are complicated by his relationship with the coach's daughter.

Stars: Rob Lowe, Cynthia Gibb, Patrick Swazye, Keanu Reeves

Thoughts from the Media Room: Yes! Love this movie!


The Terminator - 9:00 - MovieTime
A human-looking, apparently unstoppable cyborg is sent from the future to kill Sarah Connor; Kyle Reese is sent to stop it.

I think we all know who is in this one.

Thoughts from the Media Room: One of the classics, even with it's playdoh Terminator head. So cheesy, but so good. I really have to wonder if we'll ever see a Terminator 4.


Californication - 9:30 - TMN - Season 4 Episode 3
Episode Title: Home Sweet Home
Hank takes advantage of the misperception and moves home with Karen and Becca; Charlie tries to reach a sexual benchmark.

Thoughts from the Media Room: Can't wait to watch this episode.


Castle - 10:00 - ABC/CFTO - Season 3 Episode 12
Episode Title: Knockdown
Castle and Beckett investigate the murder of the lead detective on Beckett's mother's homicide case.

Thoughts from the Media Room: One of the most hyped episodes of Castle EVER!


Harry's Law - 10:00 - NBC/City TV - Season 1 Episode 2
Episode Title: Heat of Passion
Harry defends an impoverished 87-year-old woman who commits armed robbery to buy food. Meanwhile, in an attempt to impress a beautiful woman, Adam takes on an unlikely case in which he must argue in favor of a laundromat owner's strict "one-child only" policy for his employees, but is shaken when opposing counsel is none other than flamboyant media hog Tommy Jefferson.

Thoughts from the Media Room: This one wasn't for me, but it's got a very good cast.


Heavy - 10:00 - A&E - Season 1 Episode 2
Episode Title: RickyWayne / Jessica
A 555 bound man is consumed with guilt at his mom's death, a woman has an eating obsession.


Skins - 10:00 - MTV/TMN - Season 1 Episode 2
Episode Title: Tea
While on a blind date, Tea meets her match.

Thoughts from the Media Room: This is getting slaughtered in the press, wasn't surprised that the only thing I was able to find on the episode was a quick sentance.


19 Kids & Counting - 10:30 - TLC - Season 5 Episode 1
Episode Title: Duggars Shoot For The Sky

Thoughts from the Media Room: And they're baaaaack...this family just freaks me the heck out.


Tonight on the CBC
It just got to difficult to track down info on most Canadian Shows, so I'll just post what's on the CBC from now on.

8:00 Little Mosque, 8:30 18 To Life, 9:00, Village on a diet.

A Look at Late Night

Conan: Larry King, Shaun White, performance by Iron and Wine
Late Show: Seth Rogan, Beau Garrett, performance by The Walkmen (Repeat)
Tonight Show: Dana Carvey, Maggie Q, performance by Lizz Wright
Kimmel: Cory Monteith, Joan Rivers, performance by The Script
Late late Show: Valerie Bertinelli
Late Night: Kevin Spacey, DJ Pauly D, performance by Local Natives (Repeat)



What will be playing in my Media Room: House, Castle and Harry's Law. That's it. Get ready folks, today is the first day of what will be a slow tv week.




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