What's Playing in the Media Room - January 17th

The Bachelor - 8:00 Two Hours - ABC - Season 15 Episode 3
Episode Title: Episode #15.3
Tensions are already mounting among the 17 remaining bachelorettes and resentment runs high when it's revealed there'll be two special one-on-one dates - each with a rose at stake - and a group date. And once again, some women will not get a date at all. Ashley S. gets to duet with Brad at the famed Capitol Records studio when a surprise visit by superstar recording artist Seal makes this a once-in-a-lifetime date. Then Brad gets down and dirty with 12 very competitive bachelorettes when they shoot their own action adventure movie, as they battle to become his leading lady. Emily, the sweet, single mom, is chosen for the week's final individual date, but will she be able to reveal her tragic past to Brad? An emotional Bachelor makes some personal inroads with the help of his therapist, letting him be more vulnerable with the women. However, one mysterious bachelorette makes a stunning departure that throws Brad for a loop and leaves the women in shock.


How I Met Your Mother - 8:00 - CBS - Season 6 Episode 14
Episode Title: Last Words
The gang travels home to Minnesota with Marshall where Ted and Barney will stop at nothing to make Marshall laugh. Meanwhile, Marshall has an unfortunate meeting with an old high school bully that terrorized him throughout his youth.

Thoughts from the Media Room: I can't wait to see how we come back after that jaw dropping finale a couple weeks ago.


Chuck - 8:00 - NBC - Season 4 Episode 11
Episode Title: Chuck vs. The Balcony
Chuck and Sarah try to combine a romantic French getaway with a mission to find a specialized microchip. Lester asks Big Mike for romantic advice.


House - 8:00 - FOX - Season 7 Episode 9
Episode Title: Larger Than Life

When a man puts his life on the line to save a stranger who fell onto the subway tracks, he emerges from the dramatic scene miraculously unscathed but then suddenly collapses. Both the hospital and the town become captivated by the man's selfless deed, but as the team works to diagnose his symptoms, they discover that the hero's seemingly life-changing deed failed to break old habits. Meanwhile, House tries to avoid Cuddy's birthday dinner with her opinionated mother Arlene, and Taub draws unexpected attention when his face graces billboards advertising the hospital. As Taub and his wife reignite a physical relationship, Masters' outside perspective helps him realize that it's time to take action on his crumbling marriage.

Thoughts from the Media Room: Thank god your back Mr. House.


Pretty Little Liars - 8:00 - ABC Family - Season 1 Episode 13
Episode Title: Know Your Frenemies
Relationships are in flux in Rosewood, PA as the Liars face many obstacles. As Noel steps up his pursuit of Ezra and what he can gain from his knowledge, Aria and Ezra start to feel like there may be no way out. Emily must also deal with opposition to her love life, as her mother Pam's perceived tolerance of Maya comes to a screeching halt. And Spencer must now handle the return of happy newlyweds Melissa and Ian, even though her suspicions of Ian's ties to Alison grow. But with the other girls' support and unexpected help from an unlikely source, the future for the Liars doesn't look so hopeless. Meanwhile, "A" has Hanna jumping through old habit hoops with regard to the stolen money. Will Hanna fall back into her old ways, or does she have the willpower to stand up to "A" and her games?


Little Mosque on the Prairie - 8:00 - CBC - Season 5 Episode 4
Episode Title: Kept Iman
Struggling with the notion that he won't be contributing financially in his upcoming marriage with Rayyan, Ammar suprises Rayyan with a pre-nuptial agreement.


Robocop - 8:00 - SunTV
In a dystopic & crime ridden Detroit, a terminally wounded cop returns to the force as a powerful cyborg with submerged memories haunting him.

Stars: Peter Weller, Nancy Allen, Ronny Cox, Daniel O'Herlihy, Kurtwood Smith


Shameless - 8:00 - TMN - Season 1 Episode 2
Episode Title: Frank the Plank
Drunk as a skunk, Frank has a run-in with Karen's father and returns home to take it out on Ian. The next day is Friday, and Frank is nowhere to be found, which is a bit odd since he never misses disability check day. The family starts a manhunt.

Thoughts from the Media Room: I really enjoyed the first episode of this one, the UK version is on season 8 or something so they'll have a tonne of material to draw from.


Rules of Engagement - 8:30 - CBS - Season 5 Episode 14
Episode Title: Uh-oh it's Magic
When Russell takes his date to a magic show, the magician makes her disappear. Meanwhile, Audrey unknowingly slips up when she tells Brenda's girlfriend about the baby.

Thoughts from the Media Room: It really pains me to do a write-up for this one everyweek.


18 to Life - 8:30 - CBC - Season 2 Episode 3
Episode Title: Part Time Lovers
Tom and Jessie finds jobs at the same book store, but Jessie is hired for the managing position and Tom is just the janitor. Ben discovers yoga to the dismay of Judith and Phil fights the squirrels running rampant in his backyard.


Episodes - 8:30 - TMN - Season 1 Episode 2
Episode Title: Episode #1.2
Sean and Beverly are still reeling from the network's decision to cast Matt LeBlanc as the star of their show. But when they meet him at a swanky LA dinner party at Merc's house, Matt couldn't be more charming or flattering about their show. Unfortunately, over time the natural animosity between Matt and Beverly rises to the surface, and Beverly learns just how much you don't want the former Friend as an enemy.

Thoughts from the Media Room: I was actually impressed by this one. It was muuuuch better than I thought it was going to be. Has Matt LeBlanc finally shaken his Joey image?


Two and a Half Men - 9:00 - CBS - Season 8 Episode 14
Episode Title: Lookin' for Japanese
Charlie's obsession with the newly "married" Rose leads him to stalk her. Meanwhile, Alan grows concerned when Jake and Eldridge start videotaping stupid and extremely dangerous stunts.

Thoughts from the Media Room: YES! Rose is back for an episode!!


The Cape - 9:00 - NBC - Season 1 Episode 3
Episode Title: Kozmo
Max Malini's old friend Gregor Molotov has come to town, but not for a friendly visit. He is looking for whoever has the cape, and The Cape/Vince has to protect the carnies who took him in. Dana, Vince's wife, returns to work after grieving his loss and sees Palm City's corruption at work in the public defender's office. She also discovers there were witnesses when Vince vanished.


Lie to Mie - 9:00 - Fox - Season 3 Episode 11
Episode Title: Saved
Lightman is hired to investigate three high school students responsible for a fatal traffic accident, which takes a turn for the better when he finds the heroic paramedic who was first on the scene.

Thoughts from the Media Room: Hasn't this been canceled? Who's still watching this?


Being Human - 9:00 / 10:00- SyFy / Space Canada - Season 1 Episode 1
Episode Title: There Goes the Neighborhood Part 1
Josh is miserable after his latest full moon transformation resulted in him waking up next to a bloody dead deer in the woods. Aidan, having made a terrible mistake himself when he accidentally killed the woman he was with the night before, suggests that he and Josh should live together so they can watch out for each other. When they've found the perfect apartment, they realise the place comes with its own ghost, Sally. Meanwhile, the leader of the vampires, Bishop, is trying hard to lure Aidan back into the fold.

Thoughts from the Media Room: I wasn't sure this was going to be on Canada and had to look into it. The UK version gets really good reviews, but we've all heard that before.


Jersey Shore - 9:00 - MTV - Season 2
Episode Title: Where's the Beach?

Thoughts from the Media Room: I think this is some sort of special or something. Not sure.


Greek - 9:00 - ABC Family - Season 4 Episode 3
Episode Title: Cross Examined Life
Rusty finds out Dale is not pledging Kappa Tau, easing tensions between the two. However, Rusty teams up with Dana to get his best friend back during a Murder Mystery party. He also becomes the Pledge Educator to the new pledge Peter Parkes, dubbed Pledge Spidey. Ashleigh returns to the ZBZ house with some unexpected news about her New York job. Meanwhile, Casey's first day at law school is not without a hitch as she is met with gossip among her classmate. She turns to Evan for help, but his competitiveness only inflames the situation. Casey then decides to look to Professor Simon Segal for assistance. But it is Katherine who proves to be her guiding light. Also, Cappie decides to apply himself in school this year, leading him to seek out Calvin for help.


Intervention - 9:00 - A & E - Season 10 Episode 5
Episode Title: Cassie
A 22 year old woman struggles with a crack and oxycodone addiction, making her unable to raise her young son.


The Next Great Baker - 9:00 - TLC - Season 1 Episode 7
Episode Title: Episode 7
The contestants must design a cake inspired by a hot new car they all get to test drive.


Village on a Diet - 9:00 - CBC - Season 1 Episode 3
Episode Title: A Recipe for Change
The town of Taylor learns to eat in an entirely new and healthy way.


Oprah Presents Master Class - 9:00 - Viva
Episode Title: Jay-Z
Jay-Z discusses his rise to stardom and his philosophies.

Thoughts from the Media Room: I won't normally be posting stuff from the Own channel preview, but this one actually interests me.


Get Carter - 9:00 - CHCH
Years ago, Jack Carter left his Seattle home to become a Las Vegas mob casino financial enforcer. He returns for the funeral of his brother Richard 'Richie' after a car crash during a storm, atypical of the careful house-father. Talking to the widow, daughter Doreen and enigmatic Geraldine, Jack suspects it was murder. Cliff Brumby, whose club Richie ran, is financially linked to porn and prostitution baron Cyrus Paice, who claims to be just a front-man for ITC tycoon Jeremy Kinnear. Someone hired goon Thorpey to make Jack return to Las Vegas. There Jack's partner Les Fletcher is restless, apparently about their boss Con McCarty whose wife had an affair with Jack. Someone breaks into Richie's home, looking for a crucial CD

Stars: Sylvester Stallone, Miranda Richardson, Rachael Leigh Cook, Alan Cumming, Mickey Rourke

Thoughts from the Media Room: This so isn't the movie I thought it was the other day. I totally got confused between this and Coach Carter, that explains why I was surprised it was so old. Get Carter is awful and Coach Carter is pretty damn good.


A Bronx Tale - 9:00 - Spike
A father becomes worried when a local gangster befriends his son in the Bronx in the 1960s.

Stars: Robert De Niro, Chazz Palminteri, Lillo Brancato, Francis Capra, Taral Hicks

Thoughts from the Media Room: A classic, see why Mr. DeNiro got a lifetime acheivement award last night.


Mike & Molly - 9:30 - CBS - Season 1 Episode 14
Molly Makes Soup
When Vince tries to strike up a friendship with Mike by inviting him to a big basketball game, Molly isn't pleased with their newfound bond.


Californication - 9:30 - TMN - Season 4 Episode 2
Episode Title: Suicide Solution

Thoughts from the Media Room: A solid episode, not too be missed. Poor, poor Hank Moody.


Hawaii Five-0 - 10:00 - CBS - Season 1 Episode 14
Episode Title: He Kane Hewa'Ole
Five-0 joins the Honolulu Police Department in a high-speed police chase that ends with the driver fatally injured, and a gruesome discovery by the team. The investigation leads to an awkward reunion between Chin Ho and his ex-fiancée.

Thoughts from the Media Room: I think I'm done with this, the last episode I saw of this was horrible.


Harry's Law - 10:00 - NBC - Season 1 Episode 1
Episode Title: Pilot
Once-successful patent attorney Harriet Korn is fired and decides to begin anew with her own practice. With the help of her happy-go-lucky secretary, Jenna, she sets up shop in an abandoned shoe store in a rough section of Cincinnati. Her first case is to defend Malcolm Davies, a troubled young man, facing his third drug offense. Meanwhile, up-and-coming attorney Adam Branch joins the firm, and defends a "private security officer" after he shoots a man who is attempting to rob a laundromat.

Thoughts from the Media Room: I was sooo excited to watch this one, but it was getting ripped up and down over twitter yesterday, *sigh*.


Heavy - 10:00 - A & E - Season 1 Episode 1
Episode Title: Tom/Jodi
A 5'9" man weighs 640 pounds, an overweight rocker has suffered a stroke in the past.


Skins - 10:00 - MTV - Season 1 Episode 1
Episode Title: Tony
A group of teenagers, 5 girls and 4 boys, are introduced in this US version of the hit UK series. The first episode introduces us to Tony.


The Opener - 10:00 - TLC - Season 1 Episode 3
Episode Title: Caribbean, Tacos, and Rum.


A look at late night
Late Show: Jack Hanna, Steven Tyler
Tonight Show: Gordon Ramsey, Maroon 5
Jimmy Kimmel: Matt LeBlanc, Julie Benz (repeat)
Late Late Show: Rashida Jones, Tony Goldwyn
Late Night: Gwyneth Paltrow, Wyatt Cenac, Jeff Musial, Best Coast (repeat)


What will be playing in my Media Room: How I Met Your Mother, Two and a Half Men, House, Harry's Law, Shameless, Episodes, Californicaton, Being Human, the Jay-z thing, Mrs. Media Room is still loving Hawaii Five-0 so that'll get pvr'd. It saddens me that there isn't a new Castle on tonight.