What's Playing in the Media Room - October 31st

Happy Halloween from the Media Room this evening! The networks have thrown everything they can at us tonight! The PVR is going to be busy.

How I Met Your Mother - 8:00 - CBS - Season 7 Episode 8
Episode Title: The Slutty Pumpkin Returns
Ted finally meets the mystery girl from the slutty pumpkin costume. Meanwhile, Barney is stunned to discover he's part Canadian, and Lily's pregnancy affects her thinking.

Someone from Dawson's Creek makes an appearance as the pumpkin!


The Sing-Off - 8:00 Two Hours - NBC - Season 3 Episode 7
Episode Title: Top 7 Groups: Superstar Medleys
In this Halloween-themed episode, the stage is transformed into a cemetery and the seven remaining groups perform an opening medley of “This is Halloween,” “Werewolves of London” and “Ghostbusters.” The groups later battle it out by performing hits from some of music’s biggest stars. The group that remains standing at the end of the season receives the prize of $200,000 cash and a Sony Music recording contract.


Terra Nova - 8:00 - FOX/CityTV - Season 1 Episode 6
Episode Title: Bylaw
Terra Nova has its first murder, and Jim and Taylor must determine who is guilty of the crime. Meanwhile, Skye continues to help Josh figure out how to get Kira to Terra Nova from 2149 as Elisabeth and Zoe work together to save an unborn Ankylosaurus.

Can't say I missed this that much while it was off for the World Series.


Dancing With The Stars - 8:30 1.5 Hours - ABC/CTV - Season 13 Episode 14
Episode Title: Episode 1307
The competition continues as the remaining celebrity contestants and their partners perform for a seventh week. This week features couples performing dances with Halloween themes, as well as team dances.

However will the producers handle just being on for 90 minutes instead of the full two hours!?!?


2 Broke Girls - 8:30 - CBS - season 1 Episode 7
Episode Title: And the Pretty Problem
Caroline convinces Max to take a cake decorating class, so that they can make better cupcakes for their buisness.


Two and a Half Men - 9:00 - CBS - Season 9 Episode 7
Episode Title: Those Fancy Japanese Toilets
Jake crushes on his chemistry tutor, who in turn has taken a liking to Walden. Meanwhile, Alan can't stop reading an old journal of Charlie's.


Bored To Death - 9:00 - HBO - Season 3 Episode 4
Episode Title: We Could Sing a Duet
George urges Jonathan to show Emily what it's like to be out with a younger man, but they wind up on a stakeout with a wannabe gumshoe (Brett Gelman) impersonating Jonathan. Meanwhile, George goes out on the town with Bernard, but is shocked to learn that Richard Antrem (Oliver Platt) is a competing restaurateur; and Ray is drawn to an older woman (Olympia Dukakis) after a fight with Leah.


House - 9:00 - FOX - Season 8 Episode 4
Episode Title: Risky Business
House attempts to negotiate with a wealthy patient who is planning to relocate his labor force to China. Meanwhile, Foreman chairs Park's disciplinary hearing, while Adams assesses her own ethics when she learns of their patient's relocation plans.


Mike and Molly - 9:30 - CBS - Season 2 Episode 6
Episode Title: Happy Halloween
Mike is scared when Molly's boss asks him to attend a party on Halloween, the one holiday he is afraid of.


Enlightened - 9:30 - HBO - Season 1 Episode 4
Episode Title: The Weekend
Afraid of falling into a rut on her first weekend home after treatment, Amy convinces Levi to revisit one of their favorite spots for a kayaking trip in a remote canyon, but she's disappointed to learn that he can't leave his old lifestyle behind.


Castle - 10:00 - ABC/CTV - Season 4 Episode 7
Episode Title: Cops and Robbers
A crew of bank robbers disguised as classic television doctors take hostages which include Castle and Martha. But things are complicated by the fact that Beckett's on the outside having her every move scrutinized by a hostage negotiator and Castle's on the inside with information that the hostages are just a distraction for a more ominous plan.

Did a bit of reading on this one, sounds like it's going to be a GREAT episode.


Hawaii Five-0 - 10:00 - CBS/Global - Season 2 Episode 7
Episode Title: Ka Iwi Kapu
As the Five-0 team investigates a young couple killed while filming a documentary, Danny finds himself placed under a curse by a transient at the killing site.



News Worth Noting!:
FX Canada starts broadcasting on Rogers on Channels 318 (SD) and 565 (HD) starting at 9:00 with American Horror Story followed up with another episode of American Horror Story if you can handle it :) Then an episode of Wilfred.



Repeat Rundown:
9:00 - The Secret Life of the American Teenage - Much Music
9:00 - Parks and Recreation - CityTV - Last Weeks Halloween Episode
9:30 - Dexter - TMN
10:00 - Boardwalk Empire - HBO


Other Shows Worth Mentioning:
8:00 - NCIS - Global Canada (This is tomorrow's episode on Global tonight)
8:00 - Scared Shrekless - NBC
9:00 - Will Ferrell: The Mark Twain Prize - PBSHD
9:00 - Hoarders - A and E
9:00 - Louie - City TV
10:00 - Law and Order:UK - CityTV
10:00 - Suits - Bravo Canada - Season Finale Here!
10:00 - William Shatners Weird or What - History Channel Canada
10:00 - Paranormal Witness - Space Canada
10:00 - Rock Centre With Brian Williams - NBC - Season Premiere


Movies Worth Mentioning:
9:00 - House on Haunted Hill - CHCH
9:00 - The Final Destination 3D - MovieTime
9:00 - The Shining - HDNet Canada


Tonight on the CBC:
8:00 - Battle of the Blades
8:30 - InSecurity
9:00 - Being Erica


Tonight on TLC:
9:00 - Lottery Changed My Life
10:00 - Cake Boss


A Look at Late Night:
Late Show: Actor Jesse Eisenberg; Halloween costumes; major league baseball manager Tony LaRussa; Puscifer performs.
Late Late Show: Actress Zooey Deschanel; author Neil Gaiman; Amanda Palmer performs.
Kimmel: Actor Paul Reubens; dancer/choreographer Bruno Tonioli; Megadeth performs.
Tonight Show: Singer Justin Bieber; TV personality Ernie Brown Jr; professional baseball player David Freese; Lloyd performs.
Late Night: TV host Heidi Klum; comic Bill Burr; Lindsey Buckingham performs; Sheila E. performs with the Roots.
Conan: Actor Jimmy Fallon;Reggie Watts performs; from The Beacon Theater in New York City.


What's Playing in My Media Room Tonight:
8:00 - How I Met Your Mother, Terra Nova
8:30 - 2 Broke Girls
9:00 - Bored To Death, House, Will Ferrel Special, American Horror Story
10:00 - Hawaii Five-0, Castle, Suits, American Horror Story