What's Playing in the Media Room - March 24th

Well, it's happened, March Madness has messed up my night. That's right, No Big Bang Theory because of those darn college kids.

Wipeout - 8:00 - ABC/Global - Season 4 Episode 10
Episode Title: Spring Wipeout: Ballsy Shows Off His Giblets
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


Community - 8:00 - NBC/CityTV - Season 2 Episode 19
Episode Title: Critical Film Studies
Capitalizing on Abed's love of cinema and pop culture, Jeff plans a very special "Pulp Fiction" style surprise party for Abed's birthday. The tables turn, however, and while the study group awaits their arrival at a restaurant, Abed stages another dinner with an unsuspecting Jeff at another restaurant.

Thoughts from the Media Room: Can't wait to watch this one. Abed's head is going to explode with this one, he loves his pop culture references and that movie has a tonne of them.


American Idol - 8:00 - FOX/CTV - Season 10 Episode 21
Episode Title: The Third Finalist Of The Season Is Sent Home
It's that time of the week where one finalist will be eliminated from the competition. Tune in to see who faces the chopping block and is sent home after America's vote is revealed live.

Thoughts from the Media Room: Who do you think will go home? I'm thinking Thia or Haley.


Perfect Couples - 8:30 - NBC/CityTV - Season 1 Episode 8
Episode Title: Perfect Lies
Julia plans a quiet bachelorette party for Amy in Vancouver, however Amy has failed to tell her childhood friend that Julia is the maid of honor. At the bachelor party, Vance hopes to have a special moment with his friends while Dave tries to impress the guys with his camping skills. Rex and Leigh can't bear to spend one night apart.

Thoughts from the Media Room: Enjoy this one if you're actually still watching this one. It's end date has already been given.


Grey's Anatomy - 9:00 - ABC/CTV - Season 7 Episode 17
Episode Title: This is how We Do It
Richard is desperate for Derek and Meredith to accept Adele into their Alzheimer's trial, but will Adele stand in her own way? Meanwhile Mark and Arizona have conflicting ideas of the kind of baby shower Callie wants, Teddy is freaked out when Henry has another health complication -- leaving them both a little exposed -- and the competitiveness amongst the residents for the Chief Resident position is amplified when Richard receives the green light for his diabetes clinical trial.


The Office - 9:00 - NBC - Season 7 Episode 18
Episode Title: Garage Sale
The office holds a garage sale in the warehouse. Michael decides to ask Holly to marry him.

Thoughts from the Media Room: He doesn't have many episodes left and here's step one for him leaving.


Parks and Recreation - 9:30 - NBC/CityTV - Season 3 Episode 8
Episode Title: Camping
Leslie takes the whole department camping in order to brainstorm new ideas. Meanwhile, Andy attempts a romantic gesture for April, while Ann gets nervous when Chris returns to Pawnee as the new city manager.

Thoughts from the Media Room: God damn this show is on such a roll.


Private Practice - 10:00 - ABC - Season 4 Episode 17
Episode Title: A Step Too Far
At the launch party for Violet's book, Sheldon falls for the smart, beautiful Dr. Marla Phillips, even though she's the critic who panned Violet's tome; meanwhile, Addison's and Pete's patient is caught in a love triangle with her brother-in-law and sister, for whom she is a surrogate, and Cooper and Sam try to convince a family to make their son's health a priority over his successful wrestling career.

Thoughts from the Media Room: Alex Kingston drops in for a guest spot tonight.


30 Rock - 10:00 - NBC/CityTV - Season 5 Episode 18
Episode Title: Plan B
Liz tries to reassure her staff that the show's forced hiatus is temporary, but everyone starts to focus on their fallback plans.Meanwhile, Jack attempts to salvage a cable network by enlisting his nemesis, Devin Banks.

Thoughts from the Media Room: Will Arnett and Aaron Sorkin are stopping by the studio tonight.



Fairly Legal - 10:00 - USA Network - Season 1 Episode 10
Episode Title: Bridges
Personal changes are on the horizon for Kate, including more conflicts and threats from Judge Nicastro. Meanwhile, Kate mediates a dispute between two brothers.

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


Jersey Shore - 10:00 - MTV - Season 2 Episode 26
Episode Title: At the End of the Day
The roommates say goodbye to another summer at the Jersey Shore. While one couple reaches a crossroads in their relationship, another couple makes it official.

Thoughts from the Media Room: Season Finale here as well, oh darn.


Archer - 10:00 - FX Network - Season 2 Episode 9
Episode Title: Placebo Effect
When Archer discovers the chemotherapy drugs he's been taking for his breast cancer are counterfeit - consisting mainly of sucrose and Zima - he sets out to destroy the criminals behind the scheme. Only this time, it's personal. And also this time, Archer's wearing a colorful headscarf and dragging around an IV stand.

Thoughts from the Media Room: Glee star Darren Criss lends that voice to an episode tonight.


Outsourced - 10:30 - NBC/Global - Season 1 Episode 18
Episode Title: Gupta's Hit & Manmeet's Missus
Todd is shocked when he learns that Rajiv allegedly slapped Gupta. After hearing both sides of the story, Todd finds it difficult to determine who is at fault and is forced to call human resources. Meanwhile, after Manmeet receives a video from his American girlfriend, he enlists Charlie's help and sets out to impress her with a video of his own.


Repeat Rundown:
8:00 - The Vampire Diaries, Police Women: Chases
9:00 - Bones, Nikita
10:00 - Charlie Sheen: On the Brink


Tonight on the CBC:
8:00 - The Nature of Things
9:00 - DOC Zone: The Gangster Next Door

Tonight on TLC:
9:00 - Police Women: Most Outrageous Criminals


Movies worth Mentioning:
8:00 - Deliverence
8:00 - The New Guy
9:00 - Pitch Black


A Look at Late Night:
Conan: Patton Oswalt, Steven Ho, Wanda Jackson (repeat)
Late Show: Rainn Wilson, Hank Aaron, Mountain Goats (repeat)
Tonight Show: Kirstie Alley, Jon Jones, Peter, Bjorn & John
Kimmel: Penelope Cruz, Paul Iacono, Oh Land
Late, Late Show: Jason Biggs, Jennifer Ouellette (repeat)
Late Night: Rachel Maddow, Tres Mts


What will be playing in my Media Room Tonight:
8:00 - American Idol, Community
9:00 - The Office
9:30 - Parks and Recreation
10:00 - 30 Rock