What's Playing in the Media Room - February 9th 2011

The Middle - 8:00 - ABC - Season 2 Episode 14
Episode Title: Valentines Day
As Valentine's Day approaches, Frankie becomes elated when elusive son Axl asks her to accompany him to help pick out a present and choose a restaurant to impress his mysterious new girlfriend - who may be way out of his league. Meanwhile, Mike inadvertently spills the beans about Brick's crush on fellow student Autumn, which totally humiliates his extremely shy son; and having neglected to get a name or email address, Sue begins a diligent search for the boy she kissed during a Halloween hayride.

Thoughts from the Media Room: I really need to catch up on this in the summer, I hear great things about this one.


Live to Dance - 8:00 - CBS - Season 1 Episode 7
Episode Title: Grand Finale
The winner of the first season of Live to Dance is crowned.

Thoughts from the Media Room: Season Finale for this one, enjoy it, I really don't think it'll be getting a second season. I really do think Paula is heading to Simon's X-Factor, as much as they dance around the subject, in fact, it's all the dancing that makes me think it's happening.


Minute To Win It - 8:00 - NBC/CityTV - Season 2 Episode 10
Episode Title: There is no Place Like Home
Two contestants from Kansas work together in hope of winning $1 million.


American Idol - 8:00 - Fox/CTV - Season 10 Episode 7
Episode Title: San Francisco, CA Auditions
The auditions continue from San Francisco, CA on the new season of American Idol as the judges continue their quest to find the next singing superstar.


Blue Sky - 8:00 - SunTV
The sexy, blond wife of an Army scientist cannot conform to life at a 1960s base in Alabama.

Stars: Jessica Lange, Tommy Lee Jones, Powers Boothe, Carrie Snodgress, Amy Locane


What's The Worst That Could Happen - 8:00 - CHCH
When a professional thief robs a beachfront mansion, he catches the owner in a compromising situation. Based on the book by Donald E. Westlake.

Stars: Martin Lawrence, Danny DeVito, John Leguizamo, Glenne Headly, Carmen Ejogo


Better With You - 8:30 - ABC - Season 1 Episode 13
Episode Title: Better With Valentines Day
Casey has big plans for his first Valentine's Day with Mia. But Ben and Joel tell him that their rule is to never buy expensive Valentine's Day gifts for their ladies because doing so would set a costly precedent. Casey goes ahead with his plans anyway, and Ben realizes that he too wants to show Maddie how he feels. When Joel finds out, he decides to compete with them no matter the cost - and gets singer/pianist Michael Feinstein to perform.


Modern Family - 9:00 - ABC/CityTV - Season 2 Episode 14
Episode Title: Bixby's Back
In an attempt to avoid turning into that old boring couple, Phil and Claire decide to revisit their Clive and Juliana role-playing rendezvous from last Valentine's Day. Meanwhile Jay has planned an elaborate surprise evening for Gloria, but his plans keep getting thwarted, and an admirer comes between Cameron and Mitchell on V-day, but they can't agree whom the admiration is directed towards.

Thoughts from the Media Room: Heheheheeee! Can't Wait!


Criminal Minds - 9:00 - CBS/CTV - Season 6 Episode 14
Episode Title: Sense Memory
The BAU travels to Los Angeles to investigate unusual murders throughout the city. Also, more of Prentiss' mysterious past comes to light.

Thoughts from the Media Room: The Spin-Off starts next week at 10:00 on Wednesday!


Minute To Win It - 9:00 - NBC - Season 1 Episode 14
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Human Target - 9:00 - Fox - Season 2 Episode 13
Episode Title: Marshall Pucci
Chance's investigation into Ilsa's late husband's past uncovers a web of deception and lies that may tear the team part forever.

Thoughts from the Media Room: Another season finale for this surprise hit.


My Strange Addiction - 9:00 - TLC - Season 1 Episode 10
Episode Title: Eats Glass, Bleaches Skin
Josh eats glass and bullets for attention; Candice believes bleaching her skin will make her more accepted.

Thoughts from the Media Room: Wow. These people need help. I guess TLC is the one to give it to them. *sarcastic*


Friday Night Lights - 9:00 - DirectTV 101 - Season 5 Episode 13
Episode Title: Always
The Taylors face several decisions that could change their lives forever.

Thoughts from the Media Room: A Series Finale here for the fan loved series.


Mr. Sunshine - 9:30 - ABC - Season 1 Episode 1
Episode Title: Pilot
On what would have been just a typical day at work -- trying to get rid of a hockey rink that won't melt so the circus can go on that night, looking for an elephant lost in the building and arranging an impromptu press conference to repair one of his boss's PR nightmares -- Alice ends her casual relationship with Ben to commit to another man. This happens on Ben's 40th birthday, just as he's realizing he doesn't want to be alone.

Thoughts from the Media Room: I'm watching this, but I've got serious worries. It looks like it's very silly, but silly can turn to stupid quite easily.


My Strange Addiction - 9:30 - TLC - Season 1 Episode 11
Episode Title: Make-up Addict, Obsessed With Death
Maureen is obsessed with her make-up; Barbara prefers the company of those who have passed on.

Thoughts from the Media Room: Again, wow.


Off The Map - 10:00 - ABC/Global - Season 1 Episode 5
Episode Title: I'm Here
When a scuba diving trip goes wrong, Ryan, Ben, Tommy and Mina race to save their patient underwater, while a flame from Zee's past returns to the clinic for an unconventional treatment.


Blue Bloods - 10:00 - CBS/CTV - Season 1 Episode 14
Episode Title: My Funny Valentine
When a young girl is kidnapped and held for ransom, Danny and Jackie place her drug-addicted boyfriend at the top of their suspect list. Meanwhile, Erin and her boss, Charles Rossellini, take their flirtatious banter a step further.

Thoughts from the Media Room: This is the last episode in the Wednesday time-slot, it gets moved back to Fridays next week.


Law and Order:SVU - 10:00 - NBC - Season 12 Episode 16
Episode Title: Spectacle
After the sexual assault of a young woman is videotaped and featured on a campus-wide intranet feed, detectives Elliot Stabler and Odafin "Fin" Tutola go in search of the victim and her attacker. As they delve into the investigation, it becomes clear that the perpetrator created a spectacle to draw attention to his own issues.


Toddlers and Tiaras - 10:00 - TLC - Season 3 Episode 15
Episode Title: Southern Celebrity Ohio
Fierce competition between Isabella, 7, Mercedes, 3, and Tiffany, 8.

Thoughts from the Media Room: FIERCE!


Justified - 10:00 - FX Network - Season 2 Episode 1
Episode Title: The Moonshine War
Raylan tangles with a ruthless Harlan County crime family while hunting for a fugitive sex offender.

Thoughts from the Media Room: I know a lot of people that can't wait for this one.


Hot In Cleveland - 10:00 - TvLand - Season 2 Episode 4
Episode Title: Sisterhood of the Travelling Spanx
Melanie tries to attract a doctor, and Joy begins dating a younger man. Meanwhile, Victoria gets into an argument with Melanie Griffith.


Storage Wars - 10:30 - A and E - Season 1 Episode 12
Episode Title: Auction Royale
Secret locker; sign from the 40s; rare bonus in a hidden compartment.

Thoughts from the Media Room: Holy random February Season Finale Night!


Retired at 35 - 10:30 - TvLand - Season 1 Episode 4
Episode Title: Rocket Man

Thoughts from the Media Room: Does TvLand care about these shows, if you can find an episode description, it's minimal.


Tonight On The CBC
Dragons' Den at 8, Republic of Doyle at 9.


Repeat Rundown:
8:00 - Raising Hope airs it's Pilot Episode on Global.
8:30 - Raising Hope from last night if you missed it.
9:00 - NCIS
9:30 - Cougartown on CityTV


A look at Late Night:
Conan: 50 Cent, Chris Elliott and Ray LaMontagne
Late Show: Anderson Cooper, Elton John and Leon Russell
Tonight Show: Matt LeBlanc, Clay Matthews and Ricky Martin
Kimmel: Adam Sandler, Bobby Flay, Ke$ha
Late, Late Show: Carl Reiner, Cat Cora
Late Night: Annette Bening, Nick Swardson, Les Stroud and Cowboy Junkies perform?

What's Playing in My Media Room Tonight:
American Idol, Modern Family, Criminal Minds, Mr. Sunshine, Blue Bloods, Justified, Toddlers and Tiaras