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?