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

The Biggest Loser - 8:00 Two Hours - NBC - Season 13 Episode 5
Episode Title: Episode 1305
The players compete in a trampoline challenge to win the chance to exclude a contestant's weight from the weigh-in. Elsewhere, two eliminated players return for a chance to win a spot at the ranch, and personality clashes cause tension in the house.


Glee - 8:00 - Fox/Global - Season 3 Episode 11
Episode Title: Michael
The New Directions-Warblers rivalry heats up (with Michael Jackson music on the soundtrack) as Regionals near; Kurt and Rachel hear about their applications to the New York Academy of Dramatic Arts; and things between Sam and Mercedes get hotter.


90210 - 8:00 - The CW - Season 4 Episode 15
Episode Title: Trust, Truth and Traffic
Dixon is arrested in connection with a sorority-house fire, and the chaos could expose Annie's secret; Adrianna and Silver try to move on from past conflicts, but their efforts take a toll on Silver's relationship with Greg; Vanessa plans a party to relaunch Liam's bar that includes a performance by the All-American Rejects.


Celebrity Wife Swap - 9:00 - ABC - Season 1 Episode 4
Episode Title: Mick "Mankind" Foley/Antonio Sabato Jr.
In the first-season finale, actor Antonio Sabato Jr.'s fiancée leaves her cleaning-obsessed lifestyle and swaps places with the wife of wrestler Mick Foley, whose household has a somewhat unstructured regime.


New Girl - 9:00 - FOX/CityTV - Season 1 Episode 11
Episode Title: Jess & Julia
Nick is dating a girl who doesn't want to put a label on their relationship. Meanwhile, Winston reconnects with an old flame.


Ringer - 9:00 - The CW - Season 1 Episode 11
Episode Title: It Just Got Normal
Bridget offers to host a fund-raiser for Juliet's school and learns that her friend Greer knows one of Siobhan's secrets; Siobhan can't believe that Bridget has adapted as well as she has to her new life; Malcolm goes to work for Andrew; Henry mourns his wife.


Raising Hope - 9:30 - FOX/CityTV - Season 2 Episode 12
Episode Title: Gambling Again
Gambling is a hard habit to break when Burt tries to win back all the Chances' things that he lost decades ago, and Virginia and Jimmy are powerless to stop him as they also get caught up in the betting craze, but their addiction comes back to haunt them when they miss Hope starring in a play written by Sabrina and directed by Shelley.


Justified - 10:00 - FX Network - Season 3 Episode 3
Episode Title: Harlan Roulette
Raylan goes after a tyrannical Oxy dealer, putting him on a collision course with the new head of the Dixie Mafia. Meanwhile, Boyd fights to regain part of his family's empire, but his methods could rip his crew apart. He also has his first encounter with Ellstin Limehouse.


Southland - 10:00 - TNT - Season 4 Episode 3
Episode Title: Community
Violence explodes on Hood Day when Sammy leaves a gang territory unattended; Ben is haunted by his recent mistakes; Ruben prepares for his daughter's birthday celebration; and parts of Tang's past surface.


White Collar - 10:00 - USA Network - Season 3 Episode 13
Episode Title: Neighborhood Watch
Peter and Neal uncover a plot to rob a swanky hotel after Elizabeth overhears her neighbor discussing something suspicious.


Repeat Rundown:
8:00 - Last Man Standing, NCIS
8:30 - Last Man Standing
9:00 - NCIS:LA
10:00 - Body of Proof, Unforgettable, Parenthood


What's on the CBC:
8:00 - Rick Mercer Report
8:30 - 22 Minutes
9:00 - Arctic Air


Other Shows Worth Mentioning:
8:00 - Whitney - CTV
8:00 - Switched at Birth - ABC Family
8:30 - Hot in Cleveland - CTV
9:00 - Grimm - CTV - A re-airing of the pilot episode.
9:00 - Dance Moms - Life
9:00 - Jane By Design - ABC Family
9:00 and 9:30 - Shipping Wars - AandE


Movies Worth Mentioning:
8:00 - The Storm - CHCH
9:00 - House on Haunted Hill - Space Canada


What's on TLC:
9:00 - Sorority Girls
10:00 - The Undercover Princess


A Look at Late Night:
Late Show: Actor Stephen Merchant; Girls' Generation performs.
Late Late Show: Ringo Starr performs.
Kimmel: Director Martin Scorsese; actor Kenneth Branagh; Angels and Airwaves perform.
Tonight Show: First lady Michelle Obama; actor Mark Harmon; Imelda May performs.
Late Night: Actor Jack McBrayer; TV host Gayle King; animal handler Jeff Musial; J. Cole performs.
Conan: Writer Chris Kyle; actor Simon Helberg; comic John Roy.


What's Playing in my Media Room:
8:00 - Glee, Rick Mercer
9:00 - New Girl
9:30 - Raising Hope
10:00 - Justified, Southland, White Collar

What's Playing in the Media Room - January 30th

The Bachelor - 8:00 Two Hours - ABC/CTV - Season 16 Episode 5
Episode Title: Episode 1605
Ben visits Puerto Rico with the 11 remaining women. Nine of them "play ball!" at Roberto Clemente Stadium in Carolina (the Hall of Famer's hometown), and one gal has Ben to herself for a tour of Old San Juan, where they happen upon a wedding. Another bachelorette goes yachting with Ben. But when he returns to his hotel, he's surprised by another gal, who taunts the others about it at the rose ceremony. Then Ben and nine women head to Panama.


Who's Still Standing - 8:00 - NBC - Season 1 Episode 9
Episode Title: It Doesn't Take a Rocket Scientist
Kathyrn Ricketts, a therapist from Spokane, Washington, tests her knowledge against 10 opponents in a head-to-head trivia battle. If Ricketts defeats five of the contestants, then she has the opportunity to walk away with the amount she has won up to this point – or press her luck and try for the $1,000,000 grand prize. However, one wrong answer from Ricketts or one of her competitors, and they will be dropped through the floor and eliminated.


House - 8:00 - FOX/Global - Season 8 Episode 10
Episode Title: Runaways
A teen Jane Doe needs a surgery that requires adult consent. House and Adams debate whether to call Social Services, but then her mother shows up. Meanwhile, Taub can't connect with his infant daughters; and House threatens to exploit Foreman's relationship with a married woman.


Gossip Girl - 8:00 - The CW/Much Music - Season 5 Episode 13
Episode Title: G.G.
Chuck struggles to accept Blair's pending nuptials to Louis, and Georgina returns to town in time to cause havoc for the bride-to-be.


Heart of Dixie - 9:00/8:00 - The CW/CHCH - Season 1 Episode 12
Episode Title: Mistress & Misunderstandings
Zoe tries to hide her burgeoning friendship with AnnaBeth from Lemon, but Zoe's new sunny disposition betrays her secret. Meanwhile, Lemon attempts to secure a coveted position in the Belles.


Alcatraz - 9:00 - FOX/CityTV - Season 1 Episode 4
Episode Title: Cal Sweeney
A bank robber from the past causes mayhem in the present and puts Rebecca in a difficult position.


Shameless - 10:00 - TMN - Season 2 Episode 4
Episode Title: A Beautiful Mess
Fiona deals with the consequences of sleeping with Craig Heisner; Debbie develops a stress-rash.


Being Human - 10:00/9:00 - Space Canada/SyFy - Season 2 Episode 3
Episode Title: All Out of Blood
Aidan goes on a date with a human while he is cut off from his blood supply; Sally delves into reincarnation; Josh and Nora get ready for their second change together.


House of Lies - 10:00 - TMN - Season 1 Episode 4
Episode Title: Mini-Mogul
Marty brings Roscoe to his next job in San Francisco; Jeannie reacts to her recent engagement.


Justified - 10:00 - Superchannel1 Canada - Season 3 Episode 1
Episode Title: The Gunfighter
A dangerous new player in Lexington puts Raylan on a collision course with a Dixie Mafia hitman.


Californication - 10:30 - TMN - Season 5 Episode 4
Episode Title: Waiting for the Miracle
Hank is forced to invite ex-girlfriend and arsonist, Carrie, to a dinner party.


Repeat Rundown:
8:00 - How I Met Your Mother - CBS
8:00 - Hoarders - AandE
8:30 - 2 Broke Girls
9:00 - Two and a Half Men - CBS
9:00 - Luck - HBO
9:30 - Mike and Molly - CBS
10:00 - Castle - ABC
10:00 - Hawaii Five-0 - CBS


Other Shows Worth Mentioning:
8:00 - Pretty Little Liars - Much Music/ABC Family
8:00 - Antiques Roadshow - PBS
8:30 - Web Therapy - TMN
9:00 - Hoarders - AandE
9:00 - The Lying Game - ABC Family
9:00 - The Real HOusewives of Beverly Hills - Bravo USA
10:00 - Intervention - AandE
10:00 - Rock Centre with Brian Williams - NBC
10:00 - Canada's Greatest Know-It-All - Discovery Channel Canada
10:00 - Caged - MTV
10:00 - It's a Brad Brad World - Bravo USA
10:00 - Lost Girl - SyFy

*Apparently NBC has decided to cancel tonight's episode of Fear Factor due to the fact that the contestants are drinking Donkey Semen.

Movies Worth Mentioning:
8:00 - Rudy - CTV Two
9:00 - Austin Powers in Goldmember - CHCH
9:00 - Mallrats - MovieTime
9:55 - Scarface - Spike Canada


Tonight on the CBC:
8:00 - Mr. D
8:30 - Little Mosque on the Prairie
9:00 - Redemption Inc.


Tonight on TLC:
8:00 - Next Great Baker Finale Pre-Show
9:00 - Cake Boss: Next Great Baker
10:30 - Cake Boss


A Look at Late Night:
Late Show: Singer Jennifer Lopez; actor Rob Schneider; James McCartney performs.
Late Late Show: Actor Don Cheadle; actress Andrea Riseborough.
Kimmel: Actress Kate Walsh; actor Marc Maron; Fishbone performs.
Tonight Show: Singer Madonna; actor Chris Colfer; Joe Perry performs.
Late Night: Actress Glenn Close; actress Emma Rossum; Nada Surf performs.
Conan: Actress Maya Rudolph; actor Chris Gethard; Dale Earnhardt Jr. performs.


What's Playing in My Media Room Tonight:
8:00 - House
8:30 -
9:00 - Alcatraz, Shameless
9:30 -
10:00 - Being Human, Justified, House of Lies
10:30 - Californication

Love Blog Screen Actors Guild Awards - Part Two

8:58 - A few of the Bridesmaids are here with a wacky drinking game.

8:59 - And here we are with a clip.  I really need to watch that movie again.  Hilarious.

9:00 - AHAHAHAHAA....Female Fight Club.  AHAHAA. Love it.

9:01 - A nice standing ovation for one of Hollywood's greats.  I haven't seen DVD in a long time and when I saw him in the audience I wondered why he was there totally forgetting the lifetime award.

9:08 - Wow. For those wondering at home, Mary Tyler Moore is 75.  I don't know you about you but I was stunned by the number.  She looks pretty damned for 75.

9:11 - Hmmm, that was weird.  The end of the speech seemed to just end and I thought got a bit awkward.

9:16 - Finally we're back, that commercial break was brutal.

9:17 - Outstanding Female Actor in a Drama Series.  Woohoo! Jessica Lange!  She was amazing in American Horror Story.  I really hope she's one of the actors that makes the jump to Season 2.

9:20 - Don't you just love looking at the pairings of tables and wonder why have they put those people together?

9:21 - The stars of The Artist are here to show us a clip of what might be the years best Films.  I don't think I realized that James Cromwell was in the movie.

9:22 - A couple of Thursday night Comedy staples up next.  Outstanding Male Actor in a Drama Series.  Come on Sag, give it to Kyle. He earned it with that last season of Friday Night Lights.  Woah. Dexter rocking a series beard this off season.  Steve Buscemi wins it again keeping his streak alive. That was funny, a nice reference to the Scorsese drinking game.  Spoiler Alert there Steve. Yikes.

9:26 - The saddest moment of the night.  Those we've lost this past year.  We've lost some great ones this year.

9:35 - And there it is, the stars of Dallas.  Outstanding Drama Series.  Cable. Cable. Cable. Cable. Network.  When will Network Television get it? Did I just see Lisa Bonet? Boardwalk Empire wins it for the second year in a row.

9:39 - The final movie is Midnight in Paris.  I still can't get over the fact that Owen Wilson is in this.

9:41 - Wow. Didn't Natalie Portman have a baby like a year ago?  Outstanding Male Actor in a Leading Role.  Jean Dujardin for The Artist.  My goal by the end of the week is to watch this.

9:51 - That was Lisa Bonet and I think she's there with Conan aka the bad-ass from Game of Thrones.

9:52 - Outstanding Female Actor in  a Lead Role goes to Viola Davis in The Help.

9:55 - Final award of the night, Best Motion Picture.  I can honestly say I didn't see that coming.  The Help wins the big one of the night.  Another one I really need to see this one this week as well.

Well, another award show is over and done.  Thanks for stopping by the Media Room to join me for the show.  I do this for fun and I'm so glad you stopped by.  I'll be back in just under a month blogging The Oscars.  I hope to see you then.

Live Blog the Screen Actors Guild Awards - Part One

Before the show starts there are some essential things that need to happen.

7:52 - The snack mix has gone into the oven to bake.  Tonight's choice is: Shreddies, Cheerios, Crispex, Cheese Nips, Small Pretzels, Chow Mien Noodles that's been coated in margarine, Worcester sauce, garlic powder and seasoning salt.  Set to bake for an hour with a stir every 15 minutes.  Mmmmm.

7:57 - Pint glass has gone into the freezer to chill over, gotta love that cola product so cold that it actually burns going down.  Mmmmm.

7:58 - Already to go.  Spot on the couch has been prepped and is ready to go.

8:00 - It's Go Time. Patrick Duffy? What's he doing there? Promoting the new Dallas reboot.

8:01 - Ohhh hahaaa those actors, they're soooo funny when left up to them selves to entertain without the words that the writers have written for them. #sarcastic

8:01.30 - Ok, this is like thee worst intro to an awards show I've ever seen.

8:02 - Ohhhh, they're feeding them and boozing it up.  Come on entertaining speeches.

8:03 - Don't mind us when we take this brief moment to remind you how serious and awesome actors are.

8:03.30 - So they feed them, but then they make these little speeches while it appears their food is getting cold.  Oh, the sacrifices these actors have to make.

8:04 - Outstanding Male Actor in a Support Role is up first, let's see what we've got here.  Armie Hammer is such a Hollywood name and I love it.  Christopher Plummer gets the award, I've got one prediction right so far.  Not a bad start.

8:09 - Wow, George is making an early appearance at this award show.  The Descendents gets a preview for those who haven't watched it yet.  Me included.

8:10 - Don Cheadle, nice.  Are you watching Showtime's House of Lies? No? You should be, it's dark and hilarious.

8:11 - Outstanding Female Actor in a Supporting Role is the next award.  Octavia Spencer goes two for two with this one and the Globe.  I was hoping for McCarthy to see some comedies get some loving.

8:17 - Good time for a break, I really need to stir up that snack mix.  Mmmmm.  Smelling so good.

8:20 - Two of the bigger stars on tv are here to announce the Outstanding Male Actor in a Comedy Series.  Alec Baldwin continues his streak with yet another win.

8:23 - A shout out to the writers, that's nice. "Happy to win so many times in a row." Not so nice there Alec.

8:25 - Outstanding Female Actor in a Comedy Series goes to Betty White for the second year in a row.

8:28 - Seeing Kyle Chandler there makes me think of the Friday Night Lights movie that is hopefully coming.  Get on it already.  I missed FNL.  If you haven't watched it, get to your local retailer and get it.  One of the best shows I've ever watched, like ever.  Seriously.  Clear Eyes, Full Hearts, Can't LOSE!

8:29 - Union talk.  I can stir up the mix a bit here.

8:32 - Outstanding Comedy Series here to be awarded by a Hollywood couple that I can never see breaking up.  Modern Family wins it yet again. 

8:41 - Woah, bringing out a couple heavy hitters. Glenn Close and Kevin Brannah.  Outstanding Female Actor in a TV Mini Series or TV Movie.  While they're announcing the nominees, I can smell that snack mix and it's smelling just about ready. Mmmmm.  Kate Winslet wins yet again for Mildred Pierce.

8:44 - The ladies from The Help are here to show us the film.

8:46 - Outstanding Male Actor in a TV Mini-Series or TV Movie is here and it's going to Paul Giamatti.

8:49 - Another we are so great moment.

8:52 - Wow, that next season of Survivor is coming up fast.  Here's hoping this season is better than the last season.  Wow, it was a snorefest after the half way point.

It's 8:57 so I'm just going to start the second post.

What's Playing in the Media Room - January 29th

Screen Actors Guild Awards - 8:00 - TBS/Global
Outstanding film and TV performances are honored at the 18th annual gala from the Shrine Exposition Center in Los Angeles. Dick Van Dyke presents the Life Achievement Award to Mary Tyler Moore. Presenters include Natalie Portman; Ed Helms; Regina King; and Julianna Margulies.


Once Upon a Time - 8:00 - ABC - Season 1 Episode 11
Episode Title: Fruit of the Poisonous Tree
Sidney asks Emma to join his search for evidence that will reveal the extent of Regina's corruption to the people of Storybrooke; and Mary Margaret and David continue their secret meetings. In the fairy-tale world, King Leopold is granted three wishes by a genie, but must be careful to use them wisely.


Undercover Boss - 8:00 - CBS - Season 3 Episode 3
Episode Title: Kendall-Jackson Wine Estates
Kendall-Jackson Wine Estates president Rick Tigner works undercover at his company.


The Simpsons - 8:00/7:00 - FOX/Global - Season 23 Episode 12
Episode Title: Moe Goes from Rags to Riches
Moe's beloved bar rag, loomed as an ornate medieval tapestry, recounts its millennium-spanning life story. And when the rag goes missing, the supposedly friendless Moe realizes that he has more friends than he thought. Meanwhile, Bart begs Milhouse for forgiveness after they get into a fight.


Napolean Dynamite - 8:30 - FOX - Season 1 Episode 3
Episode Title: Ligertown
Napoleon's belief in the general awesomeness of ligers (lion-tiger hybrids) is shattered when he gets a job at a liger farm and finds that they may not be the magnificent beasts he has always imagined. But Deb's sweetness helps to restore his faith.


Family Guy - 9:00/7:30 - FOX/Global - Season 10 Episode 12
Episode Title: Livin' on a Prayer
Lois takes Stewie's sick new best friend to the hospital—and learns that he has a treatable cancer. But his parents won't allow treatment on religious grounds, and Lois is aghast (to put it mildly). Meanwhile, Peter has a religious experience of his own.


The Good Wife - 9:00/10:00 - CBS/Global - Season 3 Episode 15
Episode Title: Another Ham Sandwich
Wendy Scott-Carr presents her evidence against Will to the grand jury; and when Alicia takes the stand, details of her relationship with Will are revealed. Meanwhile, Eli squares off against rival Stacie Hall.


Shameless - 9:00 - Showtime - Season 2 Episode 3
Episode Title: A Beautiful Mess
After sleeping with Craig, Fiona is unprepared for the arrival of his irate wife. And on the family front, Fiona is concerned that she is dumping too much responsibility on the Gallagher children when stress causes Debbie to break out in a rash. Meanwhile, Frank begins to suspect his days in the Jackson household are coming to an end; Ian marches forward in his efforts to get into West Point; and Lip attempts to dig up dirt on Jody.


Luck - 9:00 Repeats again 10:00 - HBO - Season 1 Episode 1
Episode Title: Pilot
Ace Bernstein is released from prison after three years; four racetrack junkies make a bet that could be worth millions.

Note: Tune in a few minutes early for an extended look at Game of Thrones Season 2 plus a tease for True Blood Season 5.





American Dad - 9:30 - FOX - Season 7 Episode 9
Episode Title: Stanny Tendergrass
Stan's efforts to join a country club prove futile (though Steve is invited to join), but things aren't what they might seem to be when Stan discovers who the club owner really is.


CSI:Miami - 10:00 - CBS - Season 10 Episode 13
Episode Title: Terminal Velocity
A skydiver is murdered and the investigation reveals the victim has more than 100 children and all of them are suspects.


Spartacus:Vengeance - 10:00 - TMN - Season 3 Episode 1
Episode Title: Fugitivus
Spartacus learns that being a leader of freed slaves brings great responsibilities; Spartacus tries to keep his rebellious band intact.


House of Lies - 10:00 - Showtime - Season 1 Episode 4
Episode Title: Mini-Mogul
When his father heads out of town, Marty decides to take Roscoe on his business trip to San Francisco, but quality time between dad and son takes a backseat to Marty's days being monopolized by the teenage CEO of a software company. Meanwhile, recently engaged Jeannie picks up a musician in a coffeehouse.


Californication - 10:30 - Showtime - Season 5 Episode 4
Episode Title: Waiting for the Miracle
Hank gets a surprise visit from ex-girlfriend Carrie, and when Karen and Becca surprise Hank with an invite to a dinner party, he's compelled to invite her. And frank sex talk among Marcy, Stu and Bates at the event has some guests heading for the exits. Meanwhile, Charlie has a blind date with a woman who lacks experience in the sex department.


Other Shows Worth Mentioning:
6:00 - Live From The Sag Awards - E!
7:00 - NFL Probowl - NBC
7:30 - The Cleveland Show - Fox
8:30 - Less Than Kind - HBO
9:00 - Masterpiece Classic - Downton Abbey - PBS
9:00 - The Real Housewives of Atlanta - Bravo USA
9:00 - Lost Girl - Showcase
10:00 - Covert Affairs - Showcase


Repeat Rundown:


Movies Worth Mentioning:
8:00 - Twilight Saga:New Moon - CTV
8:00 - Ocean's Eleven - Spike Canada
8:00 - Dodgeball - Much Music
9:00 - Johnny Mnemonic - City TV
9:00 - Superman/Batman:Public Enemies - Teletoon
9:00 - A Smile as Big as The Moon - ABC
9:00 - The Happening - CHCH


Tonight on The CBC:
8:00 - The Don Cherry Story


Tonight on TLC:
8:00 - Hayley: World's Oldest Teenager
9:00 - Hoarding
10:00 - Extreme Couponing


What`s Playing in My Media Room:
8:00 - Once Upon a Time, SAG Awards
9:00 - Downton Abbey, Luck
10:00 -

The Sag Nominations

In putting together what's on tonight, I got thinking that I don't think I've posted who's nominated for tonight's SAG Awards.  Let's take a look at both the tv and movie nominations. I've made my picks in red.

First up the tv nominations:

DRAMA SERIES — ENSEMBLE
Boardwalk Empire (won last year)
Breaking Bad
Dexter
Game of Thrones
The Good Wife


DRAMA SERIES — MALE ACTOR
Patrick J. Adams, Suits
Steve Buscemi, Boardwalk Empire (won last year)
Kyle Chandler, Friday Night Lights
Bryan Cranston, Breaking Bad
Michael C. Hall, Dexter


DRAMA SERIES — FEMALE ACTOR
Kathy Bates, Harry’s Law
Glenn Close, Damages
Jessica Lange, American Horror Story
Julianna Margules, The Good Wife (won last year)
Kyra Sedgwick, The Closer


COMEDY SERIES — ENSEMBLE
30 Rock
The Big Bang Theory
Glee
Modern Family (won last year)
The Office


COMEDY SERIES — MALE ACTOR
Alec Baldwin, 30 Rock (won last year)
Ty Burrell, Modern Family
Steve Carell, The Office
Jon Cryer, Two and a Half Men
Eric Stonestreet, Modern Family


COMEDY SERIES — FEMALE ACTOR
Julie Bowen, Modern Family
Edie Falco, Nurse Jackie
Tina Fey, 30 Rock
Sofia Vergara, Modern Family
Betty White, Hot In Cleveland (won last year)


TV MOVIE OR MINISERIES — MALE ACTOR
Laurence Fishburne, Thurgood
Paul Giamatti, Too Big to Fail
Greg Kinnear, The Kennedys
Guy Pearce, Mildred Pierce
James Woods, Too Big to Fail


TV MOVIE OR MINISERIES — FEMALE ACTOR
Diane Lane, Cinema Verite
Maggie Smith, Downton Abbey
Emily Watson, Appropriate Adult
Betty White, The Lost Valentine
Kate Winslet, Mildred Pierce


STUNT ENSEMBLE
Dexter (Showtime)
Game of Thrones (HBO)
Southland (TNT)
Spartacus: Gods of the Arena (Starz)
True Blood (HBO)


The Movie Nominations.

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A MALE ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE
Demian Bichir / Carlos Galindo - "A BETTER LIFE" (Summit Entertainment)
George Clooney / Matt King - "THE DESCENDANTS" (Fox Searchlight Pictures)
Leonardo DiCaprio / J. Edgar Hoover - "J. EDGAR" (Warner Bros. Pictures)
Jean Dujardin / George - "THE ARTIST" (The Weinstein Company)
Brad Pitt / Billy Beane - "MONEYBALL" (Columbia Pictures)


OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A FEMALE ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE
Glenn Close / Albert Nobbs - "ALBERT NOBBS" (Roadside Attractions)
Viola Davis / Aibileen Clark - "THE HELP" (DreamWorks Pictures / Touchstone Pictures)
Meryl Streep / Margaret Thatcher - "THE IRON LADY" (The Weinstein Company)
Tilda Swinton / Eva - "WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT KEVIN" (Oscilloscope Laboratories)
Michelle Williams / Marilyn Monroe - "MY WEEK WITH MARILYN" (The Weinstein Company)


OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A MALE ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
Kennth Branagh / Sir Laurence Olivier - "MY WEEK WITH MARILYN" (The Weinstein Company)
Armie Hammer / Clyde Tolson - "J. EDGAR" (Warner Bros. Pictures)
Jonah Hill / Peter Brand - "MONEYBALL" (Columbia Pictures)
Nick Nolte / Paddy Conlon - "WARRIOR" (Lionsgate)
Christopher Plummer / Hal - "BEGINNERS" (Focus Features)


OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A FEMALE ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
Berenice Bejo / Peppy - "THE ARTIST" (The Weinstein Company)
Jessica Chastain / Celia Foote - "THE HELP" (DreamWorks Pictures / Touchstone Pictures)
Melissa McCarthy / Megan - "BRIDESMAIDS" (Universal Pictures)
Janet McTeer / Hubert Page - "ALBERT NOBBS" (Roadside Attractions)
Octavia Spencer / Minny Jackson - "THE HELP" (DreamWorks Pictures / Touchstone Pictures)


OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A CAST IN A MOTION PICTURE
The Artist(The Weinstein Company)
Bridesmaids (Universal Pictures)
The Help (DreamWorks Pictures / Touchstone Pictures)
Midnight in Paris (Sony Pictures Classics)


OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A STUNT ENSEMBLE IN A MOTION PICTURE
The Adjustment Bureau (UNIVERSAL PICTURES)
Cowboys & Aliens (UNIVERSAL PICTURES)
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (WARNER BROS. PICTURES)
Transformers:Dark of the Moon (PARAMOUNT PICTURES)
X-Men: First Class (20TH CENTURY FOX)


SCREEN ACTORS GUILD AWARDS LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Mary Tyler Moore

What's Playing in the Media Room - January 27th

Shark Tank - 8:00 - ABC/CTV - Season 3 Episode 2
Episode Title: 302
An artistic man from Chicago hopes the Sharks won’t pussyfoot around but will see his cat drawing service as a worthy business investment. Another featured cat-themed business is a follow up story on CitiKitty from Season 2, Rebecca Rescate’s product that potty trains cats. Also, a man from North Haven, CT needs to make the Sharks believe he has an education system that can teach anyone to be a better salesperson; a professional magician and Guinness World Record holder for card throwing, from Broadview Hills, OH presents his plan to bring his unique family-friendly brand of entertainment to Las Vegas; and a husband and father from Sparta, NC hopes to convince the Sharks to invest in his innovative cargo truck management system, a product he is proud to say is made in America.


Chuck - 8:00 Two Hours - NBC - Season 5 Episode 12 and 13
Episode Title: Chuck Versus Sarah
Sarah keeps a secret from Chuck in order to successfully pull off a perilous mission. Elsewhere, Ellie and Awesome are presented with a new and potentially life-changing opportunity.

Episode Title: Chuck Versus the Goodbye
Chuck embarks on his final mission in the series finale. He must revisit his past in order to save his future, as he teams up with family, friends and unlikely allies to vanquish sinister villain Nicholas Quinn, who is intent on destroying all that Chuck has built in the past five years.


Kitchen Nightmares - 8:00 - FOX - Season 4 Episode 12
Episode Title: Revisited #2
Over the years, Chef Gordon Ramsay has helped numerous restaurant owners get back on their feet by helping them refresh their menus, customer service and business outlook – but once he leaves, do restaurateurs stick with it? Chef Ramsay heads to Southern California to check up on La Frite in Sherman Oaks, Kingston Café in Pasadena and Capri in Eagle Rock to see firsthand if his advice has changed the restaurants for good. He also visits Harrison, NJ, to find out if the owners of family restaurant Spanish Pavilion have mended their problems outside the kitchen, or if their disagreements are too much for their business to handle. Tune in to see if Chef Ramsay will be pleased with the restaurants’ progress, or will he have to stage yet more dramatic and emotional interventions.


Primetime:What Would You Do? - 9:00 - ABC - Season 2 Episode 2
Hidden cameras capture people's reactions to a man offering two teens modeling jobs at his home studio, a man criticizing a newly engaged gay couple, people adopting a dog to use in underground fights and a laptop theft in a cafe.


Fringe - 9:00 - FOX/CityTV - Season 4 Episode 10
Episode Title: Forced Perspective
Olivia is preoccupied by a warning from the Observers, while Peter helps with the search for a girl with mysterious powers to see the future.


20/20 - 10:00 - ABC/CHCH
Episode Title: Taken: 12 Hours of Terror Caught on Tape
When a woman tries to divorce her husband, TV producer Richard Shenkman, he reacts with a violent rampage that includes stalking, burning a house to the ground, and kidnapping his estranged wife at gunpoint.


Dateline NBC - 10:00 - NBC
Police use innovative forensic techniques, new interviews and old witnesses to put together a case against a con man charged with murdering his landlord's son.


Repeat Rundown:
8:00 - A Gifted Man(CBS), Nikita(The CW), A Gifted Man(Global)
8:30 - Rick Mercer Report(CBC)
9:00 - CSI:NY(CBS), Supernatural(The CW)
10:00 - Blue Bloods(CBS), Harry's Law(Global)


Other Shows Worth Mentioning:
8:30 - Star Wars:The Clone Wars - Teletoon
9:00 - Great Performances:Tony Bennett Duets II (PBS US)
9:00 - The Life and Times of Tim - HBO
9:00 and 9:30 - Tyler Perry's House of Payne - TBS
9:30 - On Freddie Roach - HBO
10:00 - Merlin - SyFy
10:00 - Real Time With Bill Maher - HBO
10:00 - Spartacus:Vengeance - Starz*

*Starts in Canada Sunday night at 10:00 on TMN.


Movies Worth Mentioning:
8:00 - Pearl Jam Twenty - Much More Music
8:00 - Burn After REading - Bravo Canada
9:00 - The Thomas Corwn Affair(1968) - PBS SD
9:00 - THe Usual Suspects - RadX
9:00 - Rush Hour 2 - MOvieTime
10:00 - Wedding Crashers - Showcase Canada


Tonight on the CBC:
8:00 - Marketplace
9:00 - The Fifth Estate


Tonight on TLC:
9:00 and 9:30 - Say Yes To the Dress:Atlanta
10:00 - Four Weddings


A Look at Late Night:
Late Show: Repeat
Late Late Show: Repeat
Kimmel: Repeat
Tonight Show: Repeat
Late Night: Repeat


What's Playing in My Media Room:
8:00 - Shark Tank

What's Playing in the Media Room - January 26th

The Big Bang Theory - 8:00 - CBS/CTV - Season 5 Episode 14
Episode Title: The Beta Test Initiation
Leonard and Penny give dating another try, while Raj begins a rather unorthodox relationship.

Thoughts from the Media Room: After last weeks killer episode, I've been excited to watch this one since Tuesday afternoon when I thought that I'd be seeing Big Bang the next day. Ya, I was crushed when I realized the truth.


30 Rock - 8:00 - NBC/CityTV - Season 6 Episode 2
Episode Title: Idiots Are People Three!
Tracy embarks on a protest to defend the world's morons. Meanwhile, as Jack's fiery feud with archnemesis Devin Banks continues, he also makes it his mission to meddle in Liz's relationship with Criss.

Thoughts from the Media Room: I thought last weeks episode of 30 Rock was the funniest episode I've watched of this in a long long time.


American Idol - 8:00 - FOX - Season 11 Episode 5
Episode Title: Auditions #5: Galveston, TX
Auditions are held in Galveston, Texas.

Thoughts from the Media Room: Yesterday I said that we hadn't seen too many awful singers and then we got the King of the Crazies last night. Wow. That British Heavy Metal Wannabe was amazing. Wow.


Rob - 8:30 - CBS/Global - Season 1 Episode 3
Episode Title: The Pillow
After Rob and Maggie disagree over a pillow, Rosa and Fernando teach them that their first fight will determine who has all of the power in their relationship. Meanwhile, Fernando makes Hector get a job.


Parks and Recreation - 8:30 - NBC/CityTV - Season 4 Episode 32
Episode Title: Bowling for Votes
Feedback from a focus group prompts Leslie to host a bowling party in hopes of gathering support for her campaign. Meanwhile, April, Chris, Donna and Jerry begin cold calling voters while competing to see who can raise the most money for Leslie's campaign.

Thoughts from the Media Room: This show is quickly moving up my list of Favorite Comedies to watch at any point of the year.


30 Rock - 9:00 - NBC - Season 6 Episode 3
Episode Title: The Ballad of Kenneth Parcell
Liz and Jack grapple over her contract negotiations. Meanwhile, Kenneth feels snubbed by his "TGS" colleagues and seeks a new page assignment, and Tracy and Jenna sign on as the entertainment at a Bar Mitzvah for their accountant's son.


The Finder - 9:00 - FOX - Season 1 Episode 3
Episode Title: A Cinderella Story
A NASA scientist needs help finding a woman he met in a bar who left behind one red stiletto, but Walter's search for the matching shoe doesn't come without considerable personal risk. Meanwhile, Leo's family secret is exposed by Willa, who gets in more trouble with the law when she tries to make things right between them.

Thoughts from the Media Room: I'm really enjoying this one, that being said. The future of this one isn't looking good.


The Firm - 10:00 - NBC/Global - Season 1 Episode 5
Episode Title: Chapter Five
Ray is tasked to find clues that could help Mitch defend a gambler who's been accused of murder; Mitch and Abby make a risky move with a tort case.


Archer - 10:00 - FX Network - Season 3 Episode 2
Episode Title: El Contador
Cyril is promoted to field agent, and Malory institutes a strict drug-testing policy at ISIS. The staff doesn't think much of either development.


Unsupervised - 10:30 - FX Network - Season 1 Episode 2
Episode Title: Rich Girl
Gary and Joel realize that they're poor, so they try to set up Gary's stepmother with a rich guy who's the father of a new student at their school.


Other Shows Worth Mentioning:
9:00 - Todd and The Book of Pure Evil - Space Canada
9:00 - Project Runway All-Stars - Life Network
9:00 - The First 48 - AandE
10:00 - Museum Secrets - History Channel Canada
10:00 - The Real Housewives of Atlanta - Bravo USA
10:00 - Jersey Shore - MTV


Repeat Rundown:
8:00 - Wipeout(ABC)
9:00 - Grey's Anatomy(ABC),Person of Interest(CBS)
9:30 - Up All Night(NBC)
10:00 - Private Practice(ABC),The Mentalist(CBS)


Movies Worth Mentioning:
9:00 - Police Academy 2:Their First Assignment - CHCH


What's Playing on the CBC:
8:00 - The Nature of Things
9:00 - 8th Fire


What's on TLC:
9:00 - NY Ink


A Look a Late Night:
Late Show: Repeat
Late Late Show: Repeat
Kimmel: Retired tennis champion Andre Agassi; actor J.B. Smoove; Seal performs
Tonight Show: Repeat
Late Night: Repeat
Conan: Actor Cuba Gooding Jr.; actor Jon Heder; They Might Be Giants performs


What's Playing in my Media Room:
8:00 - Big Bang Theory, 30 Rock, American Idol
8:30 - Parks and Recreation
9:00 - 30 Rock, The Finder
10:00 - The Firm





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What's Playing in the Media Room - January 25th

Whitney - 8:00 - NBC - Season 1 Episode 13
Episode Title: Codependence Day
Whitney is hired to be Roxanne's assistant—and workplace spy. Whitney soon tries to strike up a friendship with the assistant to Roxanne's archenemy. Meanwhile, Alex does some reorganizing; and Mark enlists Neal and Lily to help with his love life.

Thoughts from the Media Room: Raise your hand if you thought this would make it to 13 episodes? Ya, me either.


American Idol - 8:00 - FOX/CTV - Season 11 Episode 4
Episode Title: Auditions #4: Aspen
Auditions are held in Aspen, Colo.

Thoughts from the Media Room: Is it just me, or are there fewer really bad singers in these early episodes than before?


One Tree Hill - 8:000 - The CW - Season 9 Episode 3
Episode Title: Love the Way You Lie
Haley gets unexpected help from Dan at the café. Meanwhile, Quinn realizes that Clay has a secret; Chase deals with heartbreak; and Brooke's father disappoints her.


Are You There, Chelsea - 8:30 - NBC - Season 1 Episode 3
Episode Title: Believe
Sloane plans a social get-together for her church group at the bar. This gives Chelsea a prime opportunity to romance the church band's sightly lead singer, yet his pure and virtuous manner proves to be a major stumbling block. Meanwhile, Rick's spunky ex-girlfriend lands a job at the bar.

Thoughts from the Media Room: Raise your hand if you think this bad boy will make it till 13 episodes? Ya, me either. Awful.


Criminal Minds - 9:00 - CBS/CTV - Season 7 Episode 12
Episode Title: Unknown Subject
A serial rapist in Houston known as "The Piano Man" resurfaces and assaults his previous victims. Meanwhile, Prentiss deals with the trauma of rejoining the team.


Touch - 9:00 - FOX/Global - Season 1 Episode 1
Episode Title: Pilot
In the drama's pilot, blue-collar New York widower Martin Bohm gets help from a social worker and an educator in an attempt to bond with his emotionally troubled son, whose obsession with numbers appears to enable him to predict the future.

Thoughts from the Media Room: I'm excited to finally watch this one. My problem with the clips so far is; he'll always be Bauer now. No matter how much he tries to play another character. He still seems like he's Bauer in it, maybe that's just me. This is just a preview for you to get a taste of. See what I did there, Touch, Taste. HAHAHAH...I'm hilarious. Touch begins for real March 19th.


CSI - 10:00 - CBS/CTV - Season 12 Episode 12
Episode Title: Willows in the Wind
The CSI team must say goodbye to Catherine Willows as she makes a life-changing decision about her future.

Thoughts from the Media Room: I haven't watched this in a while, but I watched last weeks and I'll be watching tonight. Raise your hand if you think we'll get a return visit from Grissom tonight. *hand goes up*


Royal Pains - 10:00 - USA Network - Season 3 Episode 12
Episode Title: Some Pig
A rock band fall mysteriously ill, forcing Hank and Divya to do some digging to find the cause. But the prescription debacle puts a strain on the duo's working relationship. Elsewhere, Hank has bad news for Jack, and Evan deals with cold feet.


Repeat Rundown:
8:00 - The Middle(ABC), Criminal Minds(CBS)
8:30 - Suburgatory(ABC)
9:00 - Modern Family(ABC), Law and ORder:SVU(NBC), Remodeled(The CW)
9:30 - Happy Endings(ABC)
10:00 - Revenge(ABC), Law and Order:SVU(NBC)


Tonight on the CBC:
8:00 - Dragons' Den
9:00 - Republic of Doyle


Tonight on TLC:
10:00 - Toddlers and Tiaras


Other Shows Worth Mentioning:
8:00 - Bomb Girls - Global Canada
8:00 - Nature - PBS
9:00 - Ghost Hunters - SyFy
9:00 - Nova - PBS
9:00 - Fact or Faked:Paranormal Files - Space Canada
10:00 - Dog The Bounty Hunter - AandE
10:00 - Faceoff - SyFy/Space Canada
10:00 - Hot in Cleveland - TVLand
10:00 - The Soup - E!
10:00 - Top Chef:Texas - Bravo USA
10:30 - The Exes - TVland


Movies Worth Mentioning:
8:00 - Mystery Men - CHCH
8:00 - Tupac:Resurrection - Much Music
8:00 - The Longest Yard(1974) - Sportsnet
9:00 - Dragnet - MovieTime
10:00 - The Longest Yard(2005) - Sportsnet 1


A Look at Late Night:
Late Show: Repeat
Late Late Show: Repeat
Kimmel: Actor Cuba Gooding Jr.; actress Sarah Hyland; Big Freedia performs.
Tonight Show: Repeat
Late Night: Repeat
Conan: Actress Elizabeth Banks; actor Timothy Olyphant; comic John Mulaney.


Whats Playing in My Media Room:
8:00 - American Idol, Dragons' Den
8:30 -
9:00 - Criminal Minds, Touch
9:30 -
10:00 - CSI, Royal Pains






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The Oscar Nominations

Early this morning The Oscar nominations were announced and this year more than most, I've got some serious homework in front of me. Just looking at the Best Picture nominations, I've only watched one of them. Going to be a busy month as the Oscars air February 26th on ABC.


Best Picture
The Artist
The Descendants
Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close
The Help
Hugo
Midnight in Paris
Moneyball
The Tree of Life
War Horse

Thoughts from the Media Room: Like I said, only watched Moneyball so far. From what I've read this appears to be down to The Artist and The Descendants. Hoping to catch those in the coming weeks. Hugo also got a bit of attention at The Globes a few weeks ago.


Best Director
Michel Hazanavicius, The Artist
Alexander Payne, The Descendants
Martin Scorsese, Hugo
Woody Allen, Midnight in Paris
Terrence Malick, The Tree of Life

Thoughts from the Media Room: I'm kind of surprised Girl With the Dragon Tattoo didn't sneak in to this category.


Best Actor
Demián Bichir, A Better Life
George Clooney, The Descendants
Jean Dujardin, The Artist
Gary Oldman, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
Brad Pitt, Moneyball

Thoughts from the Media Room: I don't know about you, but I can't wait for the battles and smack talk between Pitt and Clooney in this category. Are they still having the nominees coming to the stage? Did they do that last year? I can't remember.


Best Actress
Glenn Close, Albert Nobbs
Viola Davis, The Help
Rooney Mara, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo
Meryl Streep, The Iron Lady
Michelle Williams, My Week With Marilyn

Thoughts from the Media Room: Does anyone have a chance against Meryl this year? I really don't think so from what I've read and the clips I've seen so far.


Best Supporting Actor
Kenneth Branagh, My Week With Marilyn
Jonah Hill, Moneyball
Nick Nolte, Warrior
Christopher Plummer, Beginners
Max von Sydow, Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close

Thoughts from the Media Room: I'd like to see Jonah Hill get it here, just because really. No real reason.


Best Supporting Actress
Bérénice Bejo, The Artist
Jessica Chastain, The Help
Melissa McCarthy, Bridesmaids
Janet McTeer, Albert Nobbs
Octavia Spencer, The Help

Thoughts from the Media Room: I'd LOVE to see McCarthy get this award here. Just to see her get up there for this movie would be amazing. I'm also thinking her speech could be epic if she were to win.


Best Original Screenplay
Michel Hazanavicius, The Artist
Annie Mumolo and Kristen Wiig, Bridesmaids
J.C. Chandor, Margin Call
Woody Allen, Midnight in Paris
Asghar Farhadi, A Separation

Thoughts from the Media Room: Wow, I've seen two movies in the category. I'd like to see Bridesmaids win here for the same reasons as above.


Best Adapted Screenplay
Alexander Payne, Jim Rash, and Nat Faxon, The Descendants
John Logan, Hugo
George Clooney, Grant Heslov, and Beau Willimon, The Ides of March
Aaron Sorkin and Steven Zaillian, Moneyball
Peter Straughan and Bridget O’Connor, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

Thoughts from the Media Room: I got nothing for this one, could really go to any of them couldn't it?


Best Animated Film
A Cat in Paris
Chico & Rita
Kung Fu Panda 2
Puss in Boots
Rango

Thoughts from the Media Room: I'm thinking Rango here for some reason.


Best Foreign Language Film
Bullhead (Belgium)
Monsieur Lazhar (Canada)
A Separation (Iran)
Footnote (Israel)
In Darkness (Poland)

Thoughts from the Media Room: Always the tough call when making picks, but I'll go with Canada since that's where I'm from.


Best Cinematography
The Artist
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Hugo
The Tree of Life
War Horse

Thoughts from the Media Room: From the clips I've watched, Dragon looks trippy in a good way, so I'm going with that one for this.


Art Direction
The Artist
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2
Hugo
War Horse

Thoughts from the Media Room: Again, I got nothing.


Costume Design
Anonymous
The Artist
Hugo
Jane Eyre
W.E.

Thoughts from the Media Room: Not going to lie, but when I first saw Anonymous I thought of the hacking groups that's been working overtime since last week. I got nothing else to add to this one.


Documentary Feature
Hell and Back Again
If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front
Paradise Lost 3: Purgatory
Pina
Undefeated


Documentary Short
The Barber of Birmingham: Foot Soldier of the Civil Rights Movement
God Is the Bigger Elvis
Incident in New Baghdad
Saving Face
The Tsunami and the Cherry Blossom


Film Editing
The Artist, Anne-Sophie Bion and Michel Hazanavicius
The Descendants, Kevin Tent
The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, Kirk Baxter and Angus Wall
Hugo, Thelma Schoonmaker
Moneyball, Christopher Tellefsen

Thoughts from the Media Room: Dragon Tattoo should get it just for the brilliant first trailer. Do you remember that thing? Oh boy, it was a beaut eh.


Makeup
Albert Nobbs, Martial Corneville, Lynn Johnston, and Matthew W. Mungle
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, Edouard F. Henriques, Gregory Funk, and Yolanda Toussieng
The Iron Lady, Mark Coulier and J. Roy Helland


Music (Original Score)
The Adventures of Tintin, John Williams
The Artist, Ludovic Bource
Hugo, Howard Shore
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Alberto Iglesias
War Horse, John Williams

Thoughts from the Media Room: Two for John Williams and one for Shore, yikes. Tough Category.


Music (Original Song)
“Man or Muppet” from The Muppets, Bret McKenzie
“Real in Rio” from Rio, Sergio Mendes, Carlinhos Brown, and Siedah Garrett

Thoughts from the Media Room: Just two original songs? Muppets every time.


Short Film (Animated)
Dimanche/Sunday
The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore
La Luna
A Morning Stroll
Wild Life


Short Film (Live Action)
Pentecost
Raju
The Shore
Time Freak
Tuba Atlantic


Sound Editing
Drive
The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo
Hugo
Transformers: Dark of the Moon
War Horse

Thoughts from the Media Room: Transformers gets a nom, gotta get my geek on and go with that.


Sound Mixing
The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo
Hugo
Monyeball
Transformers: Dark of the Moon
War Horse

Thoughts from the Media Room: Again, I'd like to see Transformers get it.


Visual Effects
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2
Hugo
Real Steel
Rise of the Planet of the Apes
Transformers: Dark of the Moon

Thoughts from the Media Room: Did you watch Planet of the Apes? Wow, that was some crazy effects. The Apes looked fantastic. I have to give them an award for that.

So that's it, what were some of your favorites this year. Do you have some serious catch up to do to try and watch some of this years nominees?

Will you be tuning in February 26th?

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

The Biggest Loser - 8:00 - NBC - Season 13 Episode 4
Episode Title:
The teams compete for exclusive use of the gym during a battering-ram challenge. Bob and Dolvett, meanwhile, try to get through to contestants they feel aren't putting in enough effort to shed pounds.


90210 - 8:00 - The CW - Season 4 Episode 4
Episode Title: Mama Can You Hear Me?
Holly and Naomi are forced to work together in order to repair Holly's relationship with her mom, who's also Naomi's boss; Greg wants Silver to move with him to New York; Navid uncovers surprising details about Greg's daughter; and Annie learns that Liam's girlfriend could have had a hand in his accident.


Remodeled - 9:00 - The CW - Season 1 Episode 4
Episode Title: Modeling Agency or Modeling School?
Paul visits an agency in South Dakota and is outraged that the owner is running a modeling school for girls who have little chance of succeeding as models.


White Collar - 10:00 - USA - Season 3 Episode 12
Episode Title: Upper West Side Story
Neal poses as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school to help Peter track down missing scholarship money.


Justified - 10:00 - FX Network - Season 3 Episode 2
Episode Title: Cut Ties
The murder of a fellow marshal throws Raylan together with a former female colleague, and Art leaves the office to track down another angle of the case. Meanwhile, Boyd engineers a showdown with Dickie Bennett, despite Raylan's effort to prevent it.


Southland - 10:00 - TNT - Season 4 Episode 2
Episode Title: Underwater
Tang's and Cooper's physical vulnerabilities are sorely tested when they're attacked; Lydia and Ruben put their focus on a murder at a convenience store; Ben and Sammy team with a bumbling officer; and Joel Rucker assumes the captain post.



Repeat Rundown:
8:00 - Last Man Standing(ABC), NCIS(CBS), American Idol(FOX)
8:30 - Last Man Standing(ABC)
10:30 - Modern Family(ABC), The Big Bang Theory(CBS)


What's on the CBC:
8:00 - Rick Mercer Report
8:30 - 22 Minutes
9:00 - Arctic Air


Other Shows Worth Mentioning:
8:00 - Switched at Birth - ABC Family
8:00 - Whitney - CTV
8:00 - Perez HIlton Superfan (Lady Gaga) - Much Music
8:30 - Hot in Cleveland - CTV
9:00 - PanAM - CTV - Repeat of Sundays episode apparently.
9:00 - Dance Mom's - Life
9:00 - Jane By Design - ABC Family
9:00 and 9:30 - Shipping Wars - AandE
10:00 and 10:30 - Storage Wars - AandE


Movies Worth Mentioning:
8:00 - The Dark Knight - Global Canada
8:00 - The Truth About Charlie - CHCH
9:00 - The Cable Guy - Movie Time
10:00 - Shattered - Bravo Canada
10:00 - The Hitcher - Space Canada


What's on TLC:
10:00 - Extreme Couponing:All-Stars


A Look at Late Night:
Late Show: Repeat
Late Late Show: Repeat
Kimmel: Actress Elizabeth Banks; actor Ben McKenzie; Mindless Behavior performs.
Tonight Show: Repeat
Late Night: Repeat
Conan: Actor Sam Worthington; Adam Winrich; Julia Nunes performs.


What's Playing in my Media Room:
8:00 - Rick Mercer
9:00 -
9:30 -
10:00 - White Collar, Justifed, Southland

What's Playing in the Media Room - January 23rd

The Bachelor - 8:00 Two Hours - ABC - Season 16 Episode 4
Episode Title: Episode 1604
Ben explores his romantic connections to his 13 remaining potential soul mates against the backdrop of the majestic mountains of Park City, Utah. There are intimate one-on-dates with Rachel and Jennifer, and a spectacular group date horseback riding across some of Utah’s most beautiful terrain. But Ben has a surprise for one of the bachelorettes at the after party that shocks all the women. Jealousy rears its ugly head when Emily decides it is time to warn Ben about one of the women who may not be as sweet as she seems. But will her plan backfire? The tension is unbearable as women who haven’t had any time with Ben during the week fight for his attention.

Thoughts from the Media Room: Did you hear today they announced a Canadian version of this show? Amazing. *sarcastic*


Who's Still Standing - 8:00 - NBC - Season 1 Episode 8
Episode Title: Ready Freddie
Freddie Stewart, a teacher from Los Angeles, CA, tests his knowledge against 10 opponents in a head-to-head trivia battle. If Stewart defeats five of the contestants, then he has the opportunity to walk away with the amount he has won up to this point — or press his luck and try for the $1,000,000 grand prize. However, one wrong answer from Stewart or one of his competitors and they will be dropped through the floor and eliminated.

Thoughts from the Media Room: Has anyone actually watched this? No one in my travels online or otherwise has ever said to me, "Hey Ant, what do you think about Who's Still Standing?" People ask me about a lot of shows, but this ain't one of them.


House - 8:00 - FOX/Global - Season 8 Episode 9
Episode Title: Better Half
When an Alzheimer's patient taking part in a drug trial inexplicably begins vomiting violently and throwing temper tantrums, a deep-seated conflict with his dutiful wife begins to manifest itself. Meanwhile, House and Foreman butt heads; and Wilson treats a patient who claims to be in a chaste marriage.

Thoughts from the Media Room: I was sitting here looking at this thinking, wow, it seems like forever since I watched an episode of House. Ya, that's because it's been TWO months since it's been on.


Gossip Girl - 8:00 - The CW/Much Music - Season 5 Episode 12
Episode Title: Father of the Bride
Amy Heckerling directs this episode in which Blair has a bachelorette party; Nate teams up with someone unexpected to gain more info about Blair and Chuck's car wreck; and Serena and Dan put on a charade of reigniting their relationship.

Thoughts from the Media Room: Is this the last season of this? Are people still actually watching?


Fear Factor - 9:00 - NBC - Season 7 Episode 7
Episode Title: Leeches & Shaved Heads & Tear Gas, Oh My! – Part 1
Contestants must put on a brave face when they are pushed to their limits in hopes of winning $100,000. In the first stunt, contestants are ripped off a cliff’s edge and sent hurtling into space on a bungee line attached to a helicopter 500 feet away. Highlights from subsequent stunts include contestants being submerged in a tub full of leeches before having to consume 10 leeches; teammates working their way up a five-story building engulfed in flames, before being rocketed off the roof in an enormous explosion; and, teams facing their fears as they are confronted with the challenge of being tear gassed, tattooed or having their head and eyebrows shaved.


Heart of Dixie - 9:00/8:00 - The CW/CHCH - Season 1 Episode 11
Episode Title: Hell’s Belles
When Zoe goes in search of some family history in Bluebell, she discovers that she is a legacy to the Bluebell Belles. Of course, once Lemon catches wind of the news, she makes it her sole mission in life to make sure Zoe doesn’t become an official Belle and puts her through a humiliating initiation. With the help of Wade, Lavon attempts to jump back into the dating scene, but he finds it difficult because Didi is telling everyone that he’s in love with her. Meanwhile, George devises a plan to stop a huge chainstore from building near Bluebell and as a result driving business away from the town.


Alcatraz - 9:00 - FOX/CityTV - Season 1 Episode 3
Episode Title: Kit Nelson
A child killer, who would kidnap his victims and return their bodies home, reappears from the past, spurring a manhunt.

Thoughts from the Media Room: By the end of the first episode I was totally hooked. Its got some problems sure. But I think this may finally be my Lost replacement. Here's hoping as it's been a long time coming.


Shameless - 9:00 - TMN - Season 2 Episode 3
Episode Title: I'll Light a Candle for you Every Day
Fiona reconnects with her married high school crush; Frank wants to stay in Dottie's good graces.

Thoughts from the Media Room: Finally watched last weeks episode last night, oh baby, this show.


Castle - 10:00 - ABC/CTV - Season 4 Episode 13
Episode Title: An Embarrassment of Bitches
A popular reality-TV star becomes a murder suspect when a well-known dog trainer turns up dead.

Thoughts from the Media Room: I really don't like Mondays when this isn't on.


Being Human - 9:00/10:00 - SyFy/Space - Season 2 Episode 2
Episode Title: Do You Really Want to Hurt Me?
Sally wields new powers thanks to new ghost friends; Aidan assists Suren's bid to claim Boston; Josh tries to deal with a change in his relationship with Nora.

Thoughts from the Media Room: I still haven't watched last weeks yet, I'm looking to do that once I finish typing this up.


House of Lies - 10:00 - TMN - Season 1 Episode 3
Episode Title: Microphallus
Marty discovers Greg Norbert is announcing the possible acquisition of Galweather.

Thoughts from the Media Room: I am LOVING this show. If you can, catch up. A great lead-in for Hank and Friends at 10:30.


Californication - 10:30 - TMN - Season 5 Episode 3
Episode Title: Boys and Girls
Hank's attempts to leave New York are thwarted when he's asked to show a night on the town to Kali.

Thoughts from the Media Room: TV really isn't the same when Hanks not around.


Repeat Rundown:
8:00 - How I Met Your Mother(CBS)
8:00 - Pretty Little Liars (Much Music)
8:30 - 2 Broke Girls (CBS)
9:00 - NCIS (Global Canada), Two and a Half Men(CBS)
9:30 - Mike and Molly (CBS)
10:00 - Hawaii Five-0(CBS)

Thoughts from the Media Room: I'm ok with no HIMYM, because frankly it's really frustrating me, sadly with no HIMYM means no 2 Broke Girls and that just isn't right.


Other Shows Worth Mentioning:
8:00 - Pretty Little Liars - ABC Family
8:30 - Web Therapy - TMN
9:00 - Hoarders - AandE
9:00 - Real Housewives of Beverly Hills - Bravo USA
10:00 - Intervention - AandE
10:00 - It's a Brad Brad World - Bravo USA
10:00 - Lost Girl - SyFy
10:00 - Rock Centre With Brian Williams - NBC
10:00 - Canadian Pickers - History Channel Canada


Movies Worth Mentioning:
9:00 - The Story of US - CHCH


Tonight on the CBC:
8:00 - Mr. D
8:30 - Little Mosque on the Prairie
9:00 - Redemption Inc.


Tonight on TLC:
9:00 - Cake Boss: Next Great Baker
10:00 - Cake Boss


A Look at Late Night:
Late Show: Repeat
Late Late Show: Repeat
Kimmel: Actor Kiefer Sutherland; adventurer Bear Grylls; Young the Giant performs.
Tonight Show: Repeat
Late Night: Repeat
Conan: Actor Casey Anderson; Morena Baccarin; Wilco performs.


What's Playing in My Media Room Tonight:
8:00 - House, Mr. D
8:30 -
9:00 - Alcatraz, Shameless
9:30 -
10:00 - Castle, House of Lies
10:30 - Californication

What's playing in your media room tonight?

What's Playing in the Media Room - January 22

Once Upon a Time - 8:00 - ABC - Season 1 Episode 10
Episode Title: 7:15 A.M.
A stranger in town arouses Emma and Regina's suspicions, and feelings of unrequited love plague Mary Margaret and David. Elsewhere, Snow White's heart breaks as the wedding between Prince Charming and the daughter of King Midas approaches in the fairy-tale world.


Undercover Boss - 8:00 - CBS - Season 3 Episode 2
Episode Title: The Dwyer Group
Dina Dwyer-Owens, the chairperson and CEO of The Dwyer Group, goes under cover to get a look at how her company runs.


Desperate Housewives - 9:00 - ABC/CTV - Season 8 Episode 12
Episode Title: What's the Good of Being Good
Bree spins further out of control, fueled by alcohol and lust; Lynette goes on her first date since separating from Tom—with Renee's hairdresser; Ben has a surprise for Renee; Alejandro's widow suspects that he was murdered and confronts Susan about it; and Gaby discovers that Alejandro also abused his stepdaughter.


Prime Suspect - 9:00 - CBS - Season 1 Episode 12
Episode Title: Ain't No Sunshine
Duffy and Calderon investigate the rape-murder of a young girl while Jane and Augie handle the shooting of a woman on the Upper East Side. In other events, Jane has a heart-to-heart with Matt.


Shameless - 9:00 - Showtime - Season 2 Episode 3
Episode Title: I'll Light a Candle for You Every Day
Fiona ponders the morality of getting involved with a high-school crush who's now married; Frank pulls out all the stops in an effort to stay in the good graces of his meal ticket, Dottie; and Harry's health issues leave Debbie obsessing over death. Meanwhile, Kevin considers buying the Alibi; Lip takes a meeting with an Army officer to see about getting Ian into West Point; Jody asks for Frank's permission to marry Karen.


Pan Am - 10:00 - ABC - Season 1 Episode 12
Episode Title: New Frontiers
While flying to Rome, Collette befriends a handsome, mysterious man and agrees to show him around the Eternal City. Upon arrival, Dean is accosted by customs officials, who are looking for a smuggler; and Laura discovers that the Life magazine photographer sold the nude photos he took of her to a gallery, where they are on display.


Prime Suspect - 10:00 - CBS - Season 1 Episode 13
Episode Title: Stuck in the Middle With You
Jane and the team learn that a jailed hit man may be responsible for a drive-by at a local store; and Sweeney orders round-the-clock security when a hit is ordered on one of their own. In other events, Jane is a third wheel on a date.


American Idol - 10:00 - FOX - Season 11 Episode 3
Episode Title: Auditions No.3: San Diego
Hopefuls perform for the judges in San Diego.


House of Lies - 10:00 - Showtime - Season 1 Episode 3
Episode Title: Microphallus
Marty learns that MetroCapital is seriously interested in acquiring Galweather-Stearn; the Pod pop on out to Indiana to consult on a beverage-company account; and Clyde has doubts about Doug's encounter with a transvestite. At home, a confused Roscoe has feelings for both a girl and a boy.


Californication - 10:30 - Showtime - Season 5 Episode 3
Episode Title: Boys & Girls
Hank finishes a draft of the film script, presents it to Samurai and proceeds to hit the road, but his attempts to leave hit a snag when he's asked to squire Kali around town. Meanwhile, a beat-up Tyler crashes at Karen and Becca's place, and Charlie's son's nanny saves Charlie from a serious parental faux pas.


Other Shows Worth Mentioning:
8:00 - Secrets of the Manor House - PBS
8:30 - Less Than Kind - HBO
9:00 - Masterpiece Classic - Downton Abbey - PBS
9:00 - The Real Housewives of Atlanta - Bravo USA
9:00 - Lost Girl - Showcase
10:00 - Covert Affairs - Showcase
10:00 and 10:30 - Angry Boys - HBO


Repeat Rundown:
8:00 - Family Guy - Global
8:30 - The Simpsons - Global
9:00 - The Good Wife - CBS
10:00 - CSI:Miami - CBS


Movies Worth Mentioning:
8:00 - Cars - CBC
8:00 - Hulk - CHCH
8:00 - Rambo - Spike Canada
8:00 - Vegas Vacation - Much Music
9:00 - Fubar - CityTV
9:00 - Wonder Woman - Teletoon
9:00 - Tears of the Sun - History Channel Canada


Tonight on The CBC:
8:00 - Cars


Tonight on TLC:
8:00 - Little People Big World: Zach's First Love
9:00 - Hoarding
10:00 - Conjoined Twins: Seperation Anxiety


What`s Playing in My Media Room:
8:00 - Once Upon a Time
9:00 - Downton Abbey, Prime Suspect
10:00 - Pan Am, American Idol, Prime Suspect

What's Playing in the Media Room - January 20th

Shark Tank - 8:00 - ABC - Season 3 Episode 1
Episode Title:
Mark Cuban, owner of 2011 NBA champions Dallas Mavericks, returns as Season 3 begins with a pitch from NBA Hall of Famer Bill Walton and triathlete Dave Meyer, who has designed a new water bottle. Other pitches include a celebrity ghostwriting business; an online funeral-planning venture; and a Web site that offers VIP access to nightlife activities around the U.S. Also: an update on a Season 2 customized-speakers venture.


Chuck - 8:00 - NBC/CHCH - Season 5 Episode 11
Episode Title: Chuck Versus the Bullet Train
A mission in Japan gets derailed when Chuck and Sarah face off against menacing evildoer Nicholas Quinn on a speeding bullet train. Elsewhere, Casey must make a monumental decision.


Kitchen Nightmares - 8:00 - FOX - Season 4 Episode 11
Episode Title: El Greco
Chef Ramsay visits El Greco, a Greek eatery in Austin, and tries to respect the owners' traditions while modernizing the place and improving the quality of service.


Primetime:What Would You Do? - 9:00 - ABC - Season 5 Episode 1
A makeup counter employee pushes concealer on a woman who has a birthmark; two men try to scam a free meal by putting a bug in the soup; a drunken father asks his young son to drive him; a man kisses another man when his wife goes to the lavatory.


Grimm - NBC/CTV - 9:00 - Season 1 Episode 9
Episode Title: Of Mouse and Man
A gruesome homicide may be linked to a man's troubling childhood; Monroe receives a disturbing message from the creature community.


Fringe - 9:00 - FOX/CityTV - Season 4 Episode 9
Episode Title: Enemy of My Enemy
The alternate Fringe division confronts a powerful new adversary during Peter's visit to the other side.


20/20 - 10:00 - ABC/CHCH
The latest on the luxury cruise ship that sank after striking rocks off the coast of Tuscany, Italy, including investigation into the captain's actions, the search for survivors and stories from passengers and the crew.


Dateline NBC - 10:00 - NBC
Police suspect a woman's estranged husband in her stabbing death, but surveillance video shows he was not at the scene.


Wacky Canadian TV Stuff:
Wednesday's Harry's Law is on Global at 10:00 if you missed it earlier in the week.


Repeat Rundown:
8:00 - A Gifted Man (CBS), The Vampire Diaries (Much Music)
8:30 - Rick Mercer Report (CBC)
9:00 - CSI:NY (CBS), The Secret Circle (Much Music)
10:00 - Blue Bloods (CBS)


Other Shows Worth Mentioning:
9:00 - America's Most Wanted - Life
9:00 - The Life and Times of Tim - HBO
9:00 and 9:30 - Tyler Perry's House of Payne - TBS
9:30 - On Freddie Roach - HBO
10:00 - Merlin - SyFy
10:00 - Real Time With Bill Maher - HBO


Movies Worth Mentioning:
8:00 - S.W.A.T. - Much More Music
9:00 - Under Siege - Movie Time


Tonight on the CBC:
8:00 - Marketplace
9:00 - The Fifth Estate


Tonight on TLC:
9:00 and 9:30 - Say Yes To the Dress:Atlanta
10:00 - Four Weddings - HBO


A Look at Late Night:
Late Show: Comic Dana Carvey; comic Jon Fisch; Los Campesinos! perform.
Late Late Show: Comic Larry the Cable Guy; 3 Doors Down performs.
Kimmel: Actor Terrence Howard; actor Thomas Horn; Safetysuit performs
Tonight Show: TV personalities Steven Tyler, Ryan Seacrest and Randy Jackson; comic Sarah Colonna; Steven Tyler, Joe Perry and Randy Jackson perform.
Late Night: Comic Joan Rivers; actress Stacy Keibler; Cults perform.


What's Playing in My Media Room:
8:00 - Shark Tank
9:00 - Grimm

What's Playing in the Media Room - January 19th

Wipeout - 8:00 - ABC - Season 5 Episode 3
Episode Title: Family Tree
Familial contestants play as duos on a brand new family version of Winter Wipeout. After facing a potentially hard fall, hitting all the limbs of the Frosty Family Tree, contestants must get one of the best combined times on the Qualifier to move on to Pain in the Ice. From there it’s a slippery slope on the Cold-Hearted Snake, where only two family teams will compete in the Wipeout Zone. Only one set of family members will walk away with a memory to share in next year’s Christmas card – a cool $50,000 and being named “Wipeout” Champions!


The Big Bang Theory - 8:00 - CBS/CTV - Season 5 Episode 13
Episode Title: The Recombination Hypothesis
More than food appears to be on the menu when Leonard invites Penny to a romantic dinner for two.


30 Rock - 8:00 - NBC/CityTV - Season 6 Episode 2
Episode Title: Idiots Are People Two!
Liz is forced to do damage control when a rude and crude rant by Tracy leaks on the Internet. Meanwhile, Jack disapproves of Liz's new boyfriend; and Kenneth and Jenna enlist Kelsey Grammer (playing himself) to help with a problem.


American Idol - 8:00 - FOX - Season 11 Episode 2
Episode Title: Auditions #2: Pittsburgh
The conclusion of the Season 11 opener features auditions in Pittsburgh.


The Vampire Diaries - 8:00 - The CW - Season 3 Episode 12
Episode Title: The Ties That Bind
Bonnie believes her recurring dreams about Klaus’ coffins will tell her how he can be killed. The dreams also lead Bonnie to a reunion with her mother, Abby, whom Bonnie hasn’t seen for 15 years. At Abby’s remote farmhouse, Bonnie and Elena meet Jamie, the young man Abby took in years earlier. Bonnie’s sudden appearance catches Abby off-guard, but she does her best to explain the past. Tyler turns to an unexpected ally in his quest to regain his free will. Damon is intrigued by Alaric’s new friend, Dr. Fell, and Klaus continues his bitter negotiations with Stefan over control of the coffins containing his family members


Rob - 8:30 - CBS/Global - Season 1 Episode 2
Episode Title: Second Wedding
Rosa persuades Rob and Maggie to have a traditional wedding, but Fernando tries to talk them out of it. Meanwhile, Hector plans a surprise bachelor party.


Parks and Recreation - 8:30 - NBC/CityTV - Season 4 Episode 12
Episode Title: Campaign Ad
Leslie and Ben clash while working on her first campaign ad. Elsewhere, Chris tries to befriend Ron, making Ron very uncomfortable, while April and Andy take a trip to the doctor.


Grey's Anatomy - 9:00 - ABC/CTV - Season 8 Episode 12
Episode Title: Hope for the Hopeless
Richard performs his 10,000th surgery—a liver transplant involving bickering sisters (Peri Gilpin and Nia Vardalos). Meanwhile, Adele Webber is found aimlessly wandering the streets; Derek and Lexie take on a supposedly inoperable neuroblastoma case; Teddy and Cristina try to steal a case from Alex and Dr. McQueen, countermanding Owen's orders; and Meredith searches for a specialty—with Ellis Grey's ghost hovering over her.


Person of Interest - 9:00 - CBS/CityTV - Season 1 Episode 12
Episode Title: Legacy
Carter meets Reese, and she must decide if she wants to help with a case involving a young lawyer.


The Office - 9:00/8:00 - NBC/Global - Season 8 Episode 12
Episode Title: Pool Party
Robert considers selling his expansive and expensive home in the wake of his divorce. Meanwhile, Kevin puts forward the idea that Robert should throw an office pool party; and Erin flirts with Dwight in a bid to make Andy jealous.


The Finder - 9:00 - FOX/Global - Season 1 Episode 2
Episode Title: Bullets
Walter helps a former prison warden locate a bullet that could save the life of a death-row inmate. Meanwhile, FBI psychologist Lance Sweets learns to appreciate Walter's abilities when he's asked to judge his competency to work on federal cases; and Willa gets in trouble at a beach party.


The Secret Circle - 9:00 - The CW - Season 1 Episode 12
Episode Title: Witness
Jake returns to town to warn Cassie that unless they discover how her father died in a boat fire 16 years ago that she will meet the same fate. Meanwhile, Faye gets trapped in a dangerous situation when one of Lee's friends visits the shop.


Up All Night - 9:30 - NBC - Season 1 Episode 13
Episode Title: Rivals
A rival talk-show host (Megan Mullally) may be stealing ideas from Ava's show, putting Reagan and Ava on high alert. Elsewhere, Reagan is jealous of Chris' new female pal.


Private Practice - 10:00/8:00 - NBC/CityTV - Season 5 Episode 12
Episode Title: Losing Battles
An abused paramedic Violet had met several months earlier shows up again—abused again and this time pregnant as well. But on the plus side for Violet, things are going better for her and Scott. Meanwhile, Addison and Jake meet with potential surrogates; and Cooper, Charlotte and Amelia counsel Erica on what could be the toughest decision of her life.


The Mentalist - 10:00 - CBS/CTV - Season 4 Episode 12
Episode Title: My Bloody Valentine
With very little evidence, Jane and the CBI investigate the death of a mob boss’ son. Meanwhile, while taking an eyewitness in for questioning, Van Pelt is haunted by the memories of O’Laughlin’s shooting.


The Firm - 10:00 - NBC/Global - Season 1 Episode 4
Episode Title: Chapter Four
Mitch takes the case of a psychiatrist who has been charged with murdering an ex-patient who was stalking her; Tammy finds a laptop amid Sarah Holt's belongings; and Mitch tells Abby that he feels like he is being watched.


Archer - 10:00 - FX Network - Season 3 Episode 1
Episode Title: The Man From Jupiter
Season 3 premiere: Sterling is very upset when he learns that Mallory is dating his hero (and man-crush) Burt Reynolds (who provides his own voice). More upset, in fact, than he is about the Cuban hit squad that's out to get him.


Unsupervised - 10:30 - FX Network - Season 1 Episode 1
Episode Title: Pilot
In the opener of this animated comedy about two teen best friends with no parental supervision, Gary and Joel want to hook up with girls but realize that they're considered just kids, so they set out to change that image.


Other Shows Worth Mentioning:
9:00 - Project Runway All-Stars - Life Network
9:00 - The First 48 - AandE
9:00 - Ancient Aliens - History Channel Canada
10:00 - Museum Secrets - History Channel Canada
10:00 - The Real Housewives of Atlanta - Bravo USA
10:00 - Jersey Shore - MTV
10:00 - When Girls Kill - E!
10:00 - Beyond Scared Straight - AandE


Movies Worth Mentioning:
9:00 - Little Man - CHCH
9:00 - Robocop - RadX
9:00 - Austin Powers - MovieTime


What's Playing on the CBC:
8:00 - The Nature of Things
9:00 - 8th Fire


What's on TLC:
9:00 - NY Ink


A Look a Late Night:
Late Show: Actress Kathy Griffin; actor Simon Helberg; Joseph Arthur performs.
Late Late Show: Comic Steven Wright; actress Sara Paxton.
Kimmel: Actor Tom Arnold; actress Keke Palmer; Filter performs.
Tonight Show: Comic Wanda Sykes; entrepreneur Mark Cuban; David Nail performs.
Late Night: Actor Ewan McGregor; ``Ask This Old House''; Avett Brothers perform.
Conan: Actor Gina Carano; comic Owen Smith.


What's Playing in my Media Room:
8:00 - Big Bang Theory, 30 Rock, American Idol, The Vampire Diaries
8:30 - Parks and Recreation
9:00 - Person of Interest, The Office, The Finder
10:00 - The Firm




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What's Playing in the Media Room - January 18th

The Middle - 8:00 - ABC/CityTV - Season 3 Episode 14
Episode Title: Hecking It Up
Frankie serves as an official volunteer at the Super Bowl, but her assignment proves disappointing. Meanwhile, the Hecks have fun with the Donahues' new car while their neighbors are away; and Sue declares her true feelings to her new beau.


Whitney - 8:00 - NBC - Season 1 Episode 12
Episode Title: Faking It
Whitney and Lily begin to plan “the perfect” wedding, but Lily’s traditional vision for her big day takes Whitney by surprise and ends up causing a riff between the two friends. Meanwhile, Alex enlists Neal to help with some investor meetings so that he can pitch his next great website idea, but he panics when he thinks he might be a one hit wonder. Elsewhere, Roxanne and Mark decide to do a good deed by donating blood; however, this good deed might not turn out well for one of them.


American Idol - 8:00 Two Hours - FOX/CTV - Season 11 Episode 1
Episode Title: Auditions #1
Television’s No. 1 series returns for its highly anticipated 11th season with brand new contestants, a superstar judging panel and the best and worst of auditions. Host Ryan Seacrest and judges Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler traveled across the country to Savannah, Aspen, Galveston, Pittsburgh, Portland, San Diego and St. Louis, where the good, the bad and the outrageous auditioned for their shot at stardom. This season promises to deliver the most talented group of singers yet and as always, it’s up to the viewers to root and vote for their favorite contestants, ultimately crowning the next AMERICAN IDOL.


One Tree Hill - 8:00 - The CW Canada - Season 9 Episode 2
Episode Title: In the Room Where You Sleep
Nathan heads to Europe for his latest assignment, leaving Dan behind with his family. Elsewhere, Brooke and her dad talk about a business opportunity; Millie has trouble being truthful with Mouth; and Alex gets a tempting invitation from Chris.


Suburgatory - 8:30 - ABC/CityTV - Season 1 Episode 12
Episode Title: The Casino Trip
George takes Noah, Fred, Tom and Alex along for the ride when he wins a trip to Atlantic City, where Fred confronts his gambling problem and they run into Steven Royce—who is supposed to be in Singapore. Meanwhile, Tessa hopes to spend some quality time with Scott Strauss.


Are You There, Chelsea? - 8:30/9:30 - NBC/Global Canada - Season 1 Episode 2
Episode Title: Sloane's Ex
When Sloane’s old high school boyfriend Matt Gunn, shows up at the bar, Chelsea’s adolescent fantasies are awakened, and despite Sloane’s objections, Chelsea can’t resist the temptation to go out with him. Meanwhile, Rick tracks down his old girlfriend Nikki to reconnect and finds out she’s now engaged to someone else.


Modern Family - 9:00 - ABC/CityTV - Season 3 Episode 13
Episode Title: Little Bo Bleep
Claire gets ready for her televised debate with Duane Bailey for the town-council seat. Meanwhile, Lily's going to be a flower girl, but she picks a heck of a time to learn her first bad word; and Jay blames Gloria for Stella's recent bad behavior.


Criminal Minds - 9:00 - CBS - Season 7 Episode 11
Episode Title: True Genius
A series of murders in San Francisco that are eerily similar to the ones committed by the city's infamous Zodiac Killer are investigated.


Harry's Law - 9:00 - NBC - Season 2 Episode 12
Episode Title: New Kidney on the Block
Harry, Cassie and Adam represent a 21-year-old who is dying of kidney failure and who illegally purchased a kidney; and Tommy and Oliver defend twins who are arrested when the man they are both married to is murdered.


Happy Endings - 9:30 - ABC/CityTV - Season 2 Episode 12
Episode Title: Makin' Changes!
After a discussion with Jane, Penny decides to stop adapting her lifestyle to the guys she dates and instead elects to change them to focus more on her needs. Her first project is a thirtysomething immature slacker who still acts like a teen. Meanwhile, Brad overhears Penny bragging how she made him over when they first started going out and he reverts back to his college-years self; and Max and Alex collar Dave and try to get him to stop wearing V-neck T-shirts.


Revenge - 10:00 - ABC/CityTV - Season 1 Episode 13
Episode Title: Commitment
Daniel makes long-term plans regarding his love life, and Nolan convinces Emily not to act hastily. Meanwhile, Charlotte is upset when she learns she must return to living under Victoria's roof; and Jack is in danger after trusting the wrong person.


CSI - 10:00 - CBS/CTV - Season 12 Episode 11
Episode Title: Ms. Willows Regrets
Catherine works with the FBI to investigate a murder carried out by a professional hit man at a law firm she recommended to a friend.


Law and Order:SVU - 10:00 - NBC - Season 13 Episode 12
Episode Title: Official Story
The powerful CEO of a private military contractor is confronted by protesters and later found drugged and sexually assaulted in a park. Detectives Benson and Amaro begin their investigation but find the victim unwilling to cooperate. As the SVU squad and the district attorney’s office explore the motives behind the attack, a much larger crime and conspiracy in Iraq is unveiled.


Repeat Rundown:
8:00 - NCIS - CBS
9:00 - Are You There, Chelsea? - Global Canada
9:00 - Remodeled - The CW


Tonight on the CBC:
8:00 - Dragons' Den
9:00 - REpublic of Doyle


Tonight on TLC:
10:00 - Toddlers and Tiaras


Other Shows Worth Mentioning:
8:00 - Bomb Girls - Global Canada
9:00 - Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files - Space Canada
9:00 - Ghost Hunters - SyFy
10:00 - Face Off - Space Canada/SyFy
10:00 - Royal Pains - USA Network
10:00 - The Soup - E!
10:00 - Kitchen Nightmares - Global Canada
10:00 - Dog The Bounty Hunter - AandE
10:00 - Top Chef:Texas - Bravo USA
10:00 - Hot in Cleveland - TVLand
10:30 - The Exes - TVLand


Movies Worth Mentioning:
8:00 - Meteor - CHCH
8:00 - Get Rich or Die Tryin - Much Music


A Look at Late Night:
Late Show: Actress Marg Helgenberger; actor Michael Fassbender; Ellie Goulding performs.
Late Late Show: Actor David Duchovny; Dr. Sanjay Gupta.
Kimmel: Actor Will Arnett; actress Madeleine Stowe; comic Dana Gould
Tonight Show: Actress Jennifer Garner; TV personality Ross Matthews; Parachute performs
Late Night: Comic Bill Cosby; actor Anthony Mackie; Wale performs
Conan: Shaun White; actor Jordan Peele; Sammy Adams performs


Whats Playing in My Media Room:
8:00 - American Idol
9:00 - Modern Family, Criminal Minds, Harry's Law
9:30 - Happy Endings
10:00 - Revenge, CSI, Royal Pains