What's playing in the Media Room - January 11th 2010

No Ordinary Family - 8:00 - ABC - Season 1 Episode 12
Episode Title: No Ordinary Brother

Jim's wayward brother, Mike, makes a surprise visit to the Powell household and discovers the family has powers. But in an attempt to make some quick cash, he tries to convince JJ to using his abilities to win big by betting on the horses. Meanwhile, in a surprise twist, Katie is given a promotion at Global Tech by Human Resources VP Victoria Morrow, who may be hiding a secret agenda, and Daphne is placed on the school's peer disciplinary committee and believes a student may have been wrongly accused of possessing drugs.


NCIS - 8:00 - CBS - Season 8 Episode 11
Episode Title: Ships in the Night

Gibbs and the NCIS team partner with a Coast Guard Investigative Service (CGIS) Agent to solve the murder of a Marine gunned down on a dinner boat.


The Biggest Loser - 8:00 Two Hours - NBC Season 11 Episode 2
Episode Title: Episode #11.2

The mystery trainers find out the weigh-in results from Bob and Jillian's teams and discover their teams are doing better.

Rick Mercer - 8:00 - CBC - Season 8 Episode 10
Episode Title: January 11th 2011

Rick and Ron James have a frigid polar dip in the ocean; author Ryan Knighton


Rocky II - 8:00 - SunTV

Rocky struggles in family life after his bout with Apollo Creed, while the embarrassed champ insistently goads him to accept a challenge for a rematch.


Thoughts from the Media Room: Suntv has a mini marathon planned as Rocky III airs tomorrow and it would appear that they don't want to remember Rocky 4 or 5 either.


Shine - 8:00 - CHCH

Pianist David Helfgott, driven by his father and teachers, has a breakdown. Years later he returns to the piano, to popular if not critical acclaim.


V - 9:00 - ABC -Season 2 Episode 2
Episode Title:

Anna and Diana square off in the dark bowels of the Mothership - Diana has been down there for 15 years and not had a single glimpse of Anna. Meanwhile, Erica has Tyler's blood analyzed, and learns the V's did something sinister to her when she was pregnant with him.

Thoughts from The Media Room: I will admit, I was sucked back in last week. Sigh.


NCIS:Los Angeles - 9:00 - CBS - Season 2 Episode 12
Episode Title: Overwatch

The NCIS team uncovers an experimental Navy tracking system when a body containing a top-secret residue is stolen from an autopsy room. Meanwhile, Callen challenges Hetty on the rock wall.


Million Dollar Money Drop - 9:00 - Fox - Season 1 Episode 10
Episode Title:

Thoughts from the Media Room: Are people watching this? If you are, are you getting tired of it as it's on almost every night?

What Not to Wear - 9:00 - TLC
Episode Title: Maggie

Maggie's ``I give up'' style is keeping her career at a standstill


Detroit 1-8-7 - 10:00 - ABC - Season 1 Episodes 12
Episode Title: Key To The City

Happiness turns to horror during Longford's surprise retirement party when the squad learns that one of their own - assistant prosecutor Alice Williams - has been shot dead in a courthouse parking garage. For the victim's close friend, Lieutenant Mason, and the other stunned and enraged detectives, this crime is very personal as they cast a wide net to investigate anyone who could have had a motive. Suspects range from a criminal Williams had once put away to a former boyfriend who may have been stalking her. Closely guarded secrets start to emerge, including Williams' pact with a well-known reporter to build a case against a prominent figure with whom Fitch has tangled in the past. As the plot thickens, the body count rises.

Thoughts from the Media Room: I've heard that this might be the best episode yet. I love this series so I can't imagine what tonight has in store.


The Good Wife - 10:00 - CBS - Season 2 Episode 10
Episode Title: Breaking Up

Alicia and her colleagues face a moral dilemma when they must try to turn a client's son against his girlfriend, after both are accused of murder. Meanwhile, Diane asks Alicia to make a tough decision regarding the company's split.


Parenthood - 10:00 - NBC - Season 2 Episode 12
Episode Title: Meet the New Boss

Adam tries to cope with the idea of a new boss and is concerned about the stability of his job. Kristina tries winning Haddie over as she seeks comfort in Amber when she realizes her parents refuse to accept her decision. Meanwhile, Crosby is attempting to overcome a few obstacles of his own as a coordinator of a kindergarten performance at Jabbar's school. Amber is taking on the challenge of performing at an open mic night, but she is surprised by who her biggest critic is.


Flashpoint! - 10:00 - CTV - Season 3 Episode 9
Episode Title: Thicker than Blood

The SRU must free the abducted man and find out what his past holds and the reason for the abduction in the first place.


Lights OUT! - 10:00 - FX - Season 1 Episode 1
Episode Title: Pilot

Former heavyweight boxing champion Patrick "Lights" Leary struggles to find his identity and support his wife and three daughters after retiring from the ring.


Thoughts from the Media Room: I hope this comes to Canada, I hear great things.

Southland - 10:00 - TNT - Season 3 Episode 2
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Detective Sal Salinger asks Lydia and Josie for help when a four-year-old is killed in a drive-by shooting in a series of gang murders. Officer John Cooper is asked to monitor Billy Dewey after he returns from rehab, Officer Ben Sherman is teamed up with Chickie Brown.


Thoughts from the Media Room: I really enjoyed this when it was on NBC for its first season, I never told keep up with it when it moved over to TNT. I really should catch back up.

A look into late night
Late Show: Vince Vaughn, Cage the Elephant performs
Tonight Show: Bill Maher, performance by The Duke Spirit
Kimmel: Channing Tatum, Mamie Gummer, A Day to Remember
Late Late Show: Paula Abdul, Dave Attell
Late Night: Jennifer Connelly, Jerry O'Connell, Tom Tom Club

I'll be watching:  Rick Mercer,  No Ordinary Family, V,  What Not To Wear, Detroit 187, Flashpoint and Parenthood.