What's Playing in the Media Room - January 18th 2011

NCIS - 8:00 - CBS/Global - Season 8 Episode 12
Episode Title: Recruited

A petty officer's recruitment session at a college fair comes to a fatal end, prompting the NCIS team, accompanied by Dr. Mallard's predecessor, to solve his murder.


Rick Mercer - CBC - 8:00
Episode Title: January 18th 2011
Rick goes to Queen's Park legislative building in Toronto to see what a day is like in the life of David Onley; vintage snowmobile races in Kincardine, Ont.


Robocop 2 - 8:00 - SunTV
The cyborg policeman and his female partner oppose the mayor and a drug magnate in Old Detroit.

Stars: Peter Weller, Nancy Allen, Daniel O'Herlihy, Belinda Bauer, Tom Noonan


No Ordinary Family - 8:00 - ABC/CFTO - Season 1 Episode 14
Episode Title: No Ordinary Detention

While Internal Affairs officer Rachel Jacobs investigates reports of a rogue cop, Jim risks revealing himself as the prime suspect when the police station is overrun by a group of thugs, and he is the only hope of survival. Meanwhile, while trying to nurse an ailing Joshua back to health at the lab, Katie and Stephanie run into Human Resources VP Victoria Morrow and begin to suspect that she isn't who she says she is.


Rocky - 8:00 - CHCH
Heavyweight champ Apollo Creed gives Philadelphia club fighter Rocky Balboa a title shot.

Stars: Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burgess Meredith, Burt Young, Carl Weathers


The Biggest Loser - 8:00 Two Hours - NBC/City TV - Season 11 Episode 3
Episode Title: Episode #11.3
The "unknown trainers" are finally revealed, and both will share their personal stories that led them to "The Biggest Loser." Their contestants, "the unknowns," confront one player they feel isn't working hard enough, and later, "the unknowns" and the ranch contestants square off for a pop challenge. The winning player from each group will get a delicious healthy dinner prepared by Chef Curtis Stone, and compete for a coveted 2 lb. advantage at this week's weigh-in. Later, Dr. Huizenga gives "the unknowns" startling news about their health, and one player is surprised to learn they have the highest percentage of body fat in the group. Meanwhile, trainers Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels single out a few of their contestants to find out what really led to their weight gain, and then the ranch contestants meet host Alison Sweeney for a water-carrying challenge that will give the winner the sole vote at this week's elimination. Later, a surprising weigh-in -- which results in shocking numbers for one team -- disappoints the trainers in a big way, leading to the elimination of one player they feel isn't ready to go home.


Life Unexpected - 8:00 - The CW - Season 2 Episode 12 and 13
Episode Title: Teacher Schooled

Unaware of the affair between Emma and his father, Baze considers buying a house and planning a future with Emma. Lux makes plans for a romantic dinner with Eric when she feels like he's pulling away from her, but she is shocked when Cate and Baze show up.

Episode Title: Affair Remembered

Unaware of the affair between Emma and his father, Baze considers buying a house and planning a future with Emma. Lux makes plans for a romantic dinner with Eric when she feels like he's pulling away from her, but she is shocked when Cate and Baze show up.

Thoughts from the Media Room: Enjoy this one fans, it's the series finale.


Coca-Cola: The Real Story Behind the Real Thing - 8:00 - CNBC

Reporter Melissa Lee reveals secrets about the world's most-popular soft drink and its competition with rival beverages.

*Originally Aired November 2009


NCIS: Los Angeles - 9:00 - CBS/Global - Season 2 Episode 13
Episode Title: Archangel

The NCIS team sets out to find the individual responsible for stealing a classified Pentagon document before the file's decryption code is cracked by the wrong party.


V - 9:00 - ABC - Season 2 Episode 3
Episode Title: Laid Bare

Erica learns her partner, Malik, is a Visitor and must fight for her life - literally - to stop Anna from finding out she's Fifth Column. Meanwhile, Anna learns that Malik is missing and orders Ryan to find her, while Lisa realizes her body is beginning to change, causing her to become more and more like her mother.

Thoughts from the Media Room: I'm back on the V train.


Law & Order:SVU - 9:00 - CFTO - Season 12 Episode 14
Episode Title:

Benson questions Detective Qadri's involvement in the case of a district attorney who fell to her death.


What Not to Wear - 9:00 - TLC - Season 8 Episode 15
Episode Title: Aleishe

Aleishe is a pastry chef with great accomplishments and low self esteem.


Million Dollar Money Drop - 9:00 - Fox - Season 1 Episode 11
Episode Title: Episode 111

Thoughts from the Media Room Whew, I was getting worried as this hasn't been on in a few days.


The Good Wife - 10:00 - CBS/Global - Season 2 Episode 11
Episode Title: Two Courts

When Will fears his client is not getting a fair trial because the judge is biased toward him, the law firm hires a jury consultant, who claims to predict a case's outcome by reading people's expressions. Meanwhile, Will uncovers information about Bond's intent for the firm.


Parenthood - 10:00 - NBC/CityTV - Season 2 Episode 13
Episode Title: Opening Night

Kristina and Adam catch Haddie sneaking around with Alex and forbid her from seeing him anymore. Sarah faces a new challenge when Drew tells her he needs to sell five hundred dollars worth of wrapping paper. Meanwhile, Crosby and Jasmine have to deal with Jabbar's bad case of stage fright right before the school play.


Detroit 1-8-7 - 10:00 - ABC - Season 1 Episode 13
Episode Title:  Road To Nowhere

When Henry Malloy, one of Detroit's respected philanthropists and humanitarians, is found shot in his car moments after receiving the key to the city, Fitch is targeted as the main suspect. Even as Special Agent Jess Harkins interrogates the members of the squad about Fitch's possible involvement in the headline-making crime, Fitch and Washington are busy investigating a bizarre case... Three murder victims are found on a public bus with thousands of dollars floating around the crime scene. But the case takes an even stranger turn when the detectives try to track the money, find the missing bus driver, identify the victims and discover a kidnapping gone awry. Will Fitch's usual no-holds-barred effort be enough to bring the murderer to justice? And what will Harkins' investigation of the driven homicide veteran uncover?

Thoughts from the Media Room:  It saddens me that this more than likely won't get a second season.

Flashpoint - 10:00 - CFTO - Season 3 Episode 13
Episode Title: Terror

The team talks down a delusional man and prevents a horrific act of terror against a mosque.

Thoughts from the Media Room:  Top Ten Canadian show of all time?


Lights Out - 10:00 - FX - Season 1 Episode 2
Episode Title: Cakewalk

When Lights is threatened with criminal charges, he's forced to make a special delivery that could have unexpected consequences.

Thoughts from the Media Room: With it's less than stellar opening episode, gotta wonder if there is a point to even watching this.


White Collar - 10:00 - USA Network - Season 2 Episode 10
Episode Title: Burke's Seven

After being wrongful suspended, Peter seeks the help of Neal and his friends to clear his name and to find Mozzie's shooter.


Teen Mom 2 - 10:00 - MTV/MTV Canada - Season 3 Episode 2
Episode Title: So Much To Lose

One of Leah's twins have questionable health; Chelsea starts hanging out with her ex-boyfriend; Kailyn starts dating; Jenelle tries to move home.

What's playing in my media room tonight? Wow, when did Tuesday's get so insane? Rick Mercer, No Ordinary Family, Coca Cola thing, V, What Not to Wear, Parenthood, Detroit 187, Flashpoint
A look at late night:
Late Show: Betty White, Kim and Kourtney Kardashian, Performance by The Script

Tonight Show: Ashton Kutcher, Aubrey Plaza, Performance by Neon Trees
Kimmel: Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lawerence
Late Late Show: Larry King
Late Night: Steven Tyler, Olivia Munn, Performance by Two Door Cinema Club