What's Playing in the Media Room - April 28th

20/20 Special: Royal Wedding - 8:00 - ABC/CHCH
Episode Title: A Special Edition of 20/20: The Royal Wedding: A Modern Fairytale
Reports from Westminster Abbey and New York.

Thoughts from the Media Room: First of a few Royal shows on tonight. It's almost over kids, we'll get through this.


The Big Bang Theory - 8:00 - CBS/CTV - Season 4 Episode 21
Episode Title: The Agreement Dissection
When Priya finds a loophole in the roommate agreement to throw Sheldon out for the night, Penny, Amy, and Bernadette take Sheldon to a nightclub.

Thoughts from the Media Room: When this isn't on in the week, I really do miss it.


Community - 8:00 - NBC/CityTV - Season 2 Episode 22
Episode Title: Applied Anthropology and Culinary Arts
When the Anthropology class assembles for their final exam, Shirley notices a twinge, which quickly escalates into full-blown labor. As Jeff and Britta argue about how best to help, Chang is anxious to claim this "early" labor as clear evidence that it's a "Chang Baby!" Meanwhile, Greendale is hosting a World Food Festival in the parking lot and a riot ensues - Dean Pelton is caught in the crossfire.

Thoughts from the Media Room: I can't wait for Modern Warfair 2, coming in a few weeks.


American Idol - 8:00 Live - FOX - Season 10 Episode 31
Episode Title: The Sixth 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: I'm going to say Casey, Jacob and Lauren are in the bottom three this week.


The Vampire Diaries - 8:00 - The CW - Season 2 Episode 20
Episode Title: The Last Day
Damon is willing to go to extraordinary lengths to prevent Elena from being a victim of Klaus' plan to break the curse. Damon's actions put him at terrible odds with Stefan and the tension that started brewing between the brothers over their differing opinions of how to help save Elena's life blows up into full-scale conflict. Tyler returns to Mystic Falls after receiving a disturbing phone call. With the full moon marking the arrival of the sacrifice ritual, Stefan and Elena spend a romantic day together -- afraid it might be their last.

Thoughts from the Media Room: I really can't watch this week to week, I have to gather a few up at a time. One at a time doesn't work for me. This show has become one of my favs of the week. It's been a great story this season and I just read that next season is going "to be all about the originals" BRING IT!


Rules of Engagement - 8:30 - CBS/CityTV - Season 5 Episode 21
Episode Title: The Jeff Photo
When an old photo of Jeff appears in an art gallery, he decides it's time to make some changes in his life. Meanwhile, Russell experiences a slump with women until he sees a familiar face.


Grey's Anatomy - 9:00 - ABC/CTV- Season 7 Episode 19
Episode Title: It's a Long Way Back
Everyone pulls together to help Callie and baby Sofia on their painstaking journeys to recovery in hopes of allowing mother and baby to finally meet; the sudden death of a clinical trial patient has Derek proceeding with more caution while Meredith makes a calculated and risky move; Alex treats a cranky old rich woman dying of cancer and gets an idea for a grandiose endeavor that is sure to get him the Chief Resident spot; and Teddy is pleasantly surprised by the return of a familiar face.

Thoughts from the Media Room: Ray's mom Doris Roberts stops by the hospital this week.


CSI - 9:00 - CBS - Season 11 Episode 20
Episode Title: Father of the Bride
Following his escape, Nate Haskell, the notorious "Dick & Jane" killer, resurfaces when he e-mails a disturbing video to the father of one of his brides, threatening to take her life.

Thoughts from the Media Room: WHAT? I don't watch this often anymore, but Haskell is out? I'm in.


The Office - 9:00 50 Minutes - NBC/Global - Season 7 Episode 21
Episode Title: Goodbye Michael
Michael, about to leave for Colorado, wants a day without drama to say his goodbyes to each co-worker. Deangelo and Andy scramble to keep Michael's biggest clients.

Thoughts from the Media Room: It's finally here. He's leaving and Will Ferrell, Ray Romano, Ricky Gervais, Will Arnett, James Spader, Catherine Tate and Jim Carrey are all here to help him out the door.


Bones - 9:00/8:00 - FOX/Global - Season 6 Episode 20
Episode Title: The Pinocchio in the Planter
The team identifies the remains of a successful ad man found in the grounds of a newly built community center playground. Upon inspecting the victim's home and interrogating his former partner and employer, Booth and Brennan discover that the victim burned bridges by adopting an aggressive attitude toward honesty and was a member of a radical honesty support group. Meanwhile, each of the team members attempts to adopt a more honest way of communicating that doesn't always lend itself to good relationships, and Angela urges Hodgins to confront the realities of their pregnancy.


Nikita - 9:00 - The CW - Season 1 Episode 20
Episode Title: Glass Houses
Frustrated that Nikita continues to intercept his black boxes, Percy sends Michael to check on one of the boxes and the guardian attached to it. Nikita makes it to the small Pennsylvania town first and is shocked to find that the guardian is a normal woman named Dana who has abandoned her post and is attempting to live a normal life with her husband and child. Tensions mount when Michael is forced to report Dana's actions and Division swarms in to clean up any evidence of her existence. Meanwhile, Alex and Jaden get into an argument and Nathan gets caught in the middle.


Parks and Recreation - 9:50 - NBC/CityTV - Season 3 Episode 11
Episode Title: Jerry's Painting
Jerry's contribution to Leslie's community art show causes a stir. Ben moves in with April and Andy and attempts to teach them how to be adults. Meanwhile, Leslie is frustrated by Chris and his interoffice dating rules.


Private Practice - 10:00 - ABC/CTV - Season 4 Episode 19
Episode Title: What We Have Here...
Katie feels that Violet's book has breached her patient confidentiality and threatens to sue. This leads Violet to the realization that she'll have to defend her book even though she doesn't feel she's wronged anyone. Cooper wonders if Charlotte still has feelings for ex-husband Billy, but it's Billy who may be hiding feelings.

Thoughts from the Media Room: Amy Brenneman is on this now? *Sigh*


The Mentalist - 10:00 - CBS - Season 3 Episode 20
Episode Title: Redacted
Patrick Jane must deal with two failed robbery attempts: one resulting in the murder of a repair shop owner and the other involving a former suspect personally hired by Jane to break into LaRoche's home.


30 Rock - 10:30 - NBC/CityTV - Season 5 Episode 22
Episode Title: Everything Sunny All the Time Always
Liz realizes that she needs to take control of her personal life by fixing up her dream apartment, but she encounters an obstacle along the way. Meanwhile, Jack has his own problems to deal with when Avery is held hostage. Elsewhere, Tracy finds out that Kenneth, Dotcom and Grizz have bonded in his absence.

Thoughts from the Media Room: I'm done with this after this season. I think.


Repeat Rundown:
8:30 - The Office


What's on the CBC:
NHL Playoffs Predators at Canucks


What's on TLC:
8:00 - The Making of a Royal Wedding
9:00 - Countdown to the Royal Wedding (Two Hours)


Other Shows worth Mentioning:
EPSN is airing the NFL Draft at 8.
MTV has Randy Jackson and some dancing people at 10:00
Showtime has The Secret Diary of a Call Girl at 10:30
A and E is airing back to back Manhunters at 10:00.

Movies worth Mentioning:
9:00 - Drowning Mona (CHCH)


A Look at Late Night:
Conan: Seth Rogen, Brittany Snow, Lykke Li(Repeat)
Late Show: Dr. Phil, Chris Hemsworth, cast of Catch Me If You Can
Tonight Show: Chelsea Handler, Judd Apatow, Ok Go
Kimmel: Sofia Vergara, Manny Pacquiao, The Airborne Toxic Event
Late, Late Show: Tom Selleck, Odette Annable
Late Night: Ice-T, Paula Patton, Tim McGraw


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