What's Playing in the Media Room - February 24th 2011

Wipeout - 8:00 - ABC - Season 4 Episode 8
Episode Title: Family Night, Kids Eat It for Free
Twenty-four contestants compete against each other and the clock to make it through wild obstacle courses to ultimately be one of the final 4. The final 4 then face the Wipeout Zone. The contestant with the fastest time wins $50,000.


The Big Bang Theory - 8:00 - CBS - Season 4 Episode 17
Episode Title: The Toast Derivation
Sheldon becomes concerned when everybody begins to hang out at Raj's apartment and discovers Leonard is the center of the group.

Thoughts from the Media Room: Oh boy, Sheldon won't like that, I really don't think concerned will be the right word.


Community - 8:00 - NBC - Season 2 Episode 17
Episode Title: Intro to Political Science
As the school prepares for the Vice President's visit, Dean Pelton organizes the first student elections. Annie, who is determined to win, is pitted in a tough battle against Jeff, Leonard and Star Burns. Meanwhile, Abed has noticed the secret service agents casing the school and develops a clandestine friendship with special agent Robin Vohlers.


American Idol - 8:00 Two Hours - Fox - Season 10 Episode 12
Episode Title: This Season's Top 24 Are Revealed
The auditions conclude when judges Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler reveal – in an exciting new twist – 24 semifinalists: 12 guys and 12 girls.

Thoughts from the Media Room: I thought I read months ago that they weren't going to lock into 12 and 12 and that they were going to just take the best 24. Even if it meant, 20 girls and 4 guys?


The Vampire Diaries - 8:00 - The CW - Season 2 Episode 16
Episode Title: The Houseguest
Katherine's mind games are getting on everyone's nerves, but Damon, Stefan and Elena realize that her knowledge of Mystic Falls history will help them stay alive. Frustrated with her relationship with Matt, Caroline finds a new way to get his attention. Alaric makes a surprising confession to Jenna, and Katherine makes a different kind of confession to Damon. Stefan and Bonnie try to convince Jonas and Luka that they should all be working together, but Jonas' lack of trust leads to a violent and fiery confrontation.

Thoughts from the Media Room: Enjoy this one kids, it's not coming on for a while. A long while. Like April 7th while.


Rules of Engagement - 8:30 - CBS - Season 5 Episode 16
Episode Title: Jeff Day
When Jeff proclaims it's 'Jeff Day', he gets his way until the cleaning lady arrives. Meanwhile, Adam has to figure out why his eye is twitching.

Thoughts from the Media Room: New time-slot for this one. How many chances does this awful show get?


Perfect Couples - 8:30 - NBC - Season 1 Episode 7
Episode Title: Perfect House
When Leigh's injuries prevent her from participating in a doubles tennis tournament with Rex, Julia steps in as her replacement. Dave, Vance and Isabella set up shop in one of the houses they're selling until Amy spoils the fun.

Thoughts from the Media Room: Still on? Really?


Grey's Anatomy - 9:00 - ABC - Season 7 Episode 16
Episode Title: Not Responsible
Meredith must choose between her fertility treatments and her eyesight when she begins having trouble seeing, Mark makes it clear to Callie and Arizona that he takes his role as father-to-be very seriously, and April discovers there's more to Dr. Stark than first appears.


CSI - 9:00 - CBS - Season 11 Episode 16
Episode Title: Turn On, Tune In, Drop Dead
The CSIs are on zombie alert when two men initially pronounced dead mysteriously come back to life.

Thoughts from the Media Room: Have ya heard that Lady Heather is coming back for an episode next month? She is!


The Office - 9:00 - NBC - Season 7 Episode 17
Episode Title: Todd Packer
After many years and motel rooms, Dunder Mifflin traveling salesman (and Michael Scott's best friend) Todd Packer is ready to leave the road behind and take a desk job in the office. However, it remains to be seen if Jim, Dwight, Holly and the rest of the office are ready for Todd. Elsewhere, after his computer freezes for the millionth time, Andy battles office administrator Pam for a new computer.


Nikita - 9:00 - The CW - Season 1 Episode 16
Episode Title: Echoes
In order to speed up her healing, Amanda sedates Alex after her last mission then takes advantage of Alex's drugged condition to question her about the secrets Amanda believes Alex is keeping. Nikita realizes Alex is in danger and tries to secure her another identity to smuggle her out of the country. However, Nikita's contact double-crosses her and she comes face to face with a surprising opponent. Meanwhile, Michael becomes suspicious of Alex and asks Birkhoff to investigate her.


Royal Pains - 9:00 - USA Network - Season 2 Episode 18
Episode Title: Listen To The Music
Hank looks for answers when he believes a patient has been misdiagnosed. Divya and Raj take dance lessons in preparation for their wedding.

Thoughts from the Media Room: Season Finale on this one.


Police Women of Cincinnati - 9:00 - TLC - Season 1 Episode 6
Episode Title: Good Girl in a Bad World
A suspected drunk driver gets a rude awakening when Mandy finds him passed out; Tia races into action when a child calls to report a shooting; Colleen's patience is tested when she nabs a prostitute; Rose helps a fast food clerk who feels threatened.


Parks and Recreation - 9:30 - NBC - Season 3 Episode 6
Episode Title: Indianapolis
Leslie and Ron drive to Indianapolis to receive commendation for the upcoming Pawnee Harvest Festival. Tom hosts a launch party for a local cologne maker in hopes of pitching him his fragrance "Tommy Fresh." Meanwhile, Andy and April discover how to have fun without spending any money.

Thoughts from the Media Room: How awesome is it that Andy and April are finally together!


Private Practice - 10:00 - ABC - Season 4 Episode 15
Episode Title:
Charlotte and Cooper look to forgive each another after revealing secrets during couples therapy, Violets seeks the forgiveness and approval of her fellow doctors after they learn her novel-in-progress will make all of their personal lives public, Sheldon treats a patient who claims to have multiple personality disorder, and Sam and Naomi team up on a case involving a pregnant teen with Down's Syndrome.


The Mentalist - 10:00 - CBS - Season 3 Episode 16
Episode Title: Red Queen
Evidence in the murder of an antiques dealer found dead in a museum indicates that the suspect may be a member of the CBI team.


30 Rock - 10:00 - NBC - Season 5 Episode 16
Episode Title: TGS Hates Women
Liz hires a woman to the TGS writing staff when she's accused of being anti-woman. Jack starts a quest to become CEO of Kabletown.

Thoughts from the Media Room: Isn't TGS The Girl Show?


Fairly Legal - 10:00 - USA Network - Season 1 Episode 6
Episode Title: Believers
Kate mediates between Marcus, a frustrated inventor, who's being fired and his employer who holds the rights to his latest invention. When Marcus takes the device and threatens to jump to his death, Kate must find a fair resolution for everyone.


Archer - 10:00 - FX Network - Season 2 Episode 5
Episode Title: The Double Duece
When members of Woodhouse's famed WWI Royal Flying Corps squadron (the old "Double Deuce") start dying mysteriously, he naturally suspects foul play. As does Archer, who tries to help his loyal manservant track down the killer. While also babysitting the wee baby Seamus. So it should be a fairly busy weekend.


Jersey Shore - 10:00 - MTV - Season 2 Episode 22
Episode Title: Kissing Cousins
Snooki's summer of hookups comes back to haunt her. The Situation pulls the ultimate prank on Deena and Snooki. But the rest of the guys have the last laugh when they ditch The Situation for taking too long to get ready for dinner.


Outsourced - 10:30 - NBC - Season 1 Episode 16
Episode Title: Take this Punjab and Shove It
When one of the call center workers quits, Todd is excited to have the opportunity to hire a new employee. After interviewing numerous unqualified candidates, Todd finally finds a diamond in the rough. However, Todd's happiness is short-lived when he finds out that someone close to him has poached his new recruit. Meanwhile, Gupta finds himself in trouble with a loan shark and must find a way to pay him back or else.


Repeat Rundown
10:00 - Space Canada - V From Tuesday Night if you missed it.


What's on the CBC
8:00 - The Nature of Things - Racoon Nation, I heard the producer of this talking on the radio this morning, this sounds fascinating.

9:00 - Doc Zone - Remote Control War


A Look at Late Night
Conan: Stephen Merchant, Kumail Nanjiani
Late Show: Senator Rand Paul, Bright Eyes
Tonight Show: Meredith Viera, Pauly D, Hanson
Kimmel: Owen Wilson, Kelly Ripa, Adele
Late, Late Show: Forest Whitaker
Late Night: Snooki, Laurie Anderson


What's Playing in my Media Room
8:00 - Community, The Big Bang Theory, Idol, The Vampire Diaries
9:00 - CSI, The Office, Royal Pains
9:30 - Parks and Recreation
10:00 - 30 Rock, Archer