What's Playing in the Media Room - February 14th

Last Man Standing - 8:00 - ABC - Season 1 Episode 17
Episode Title: Adrenaline
When Mike gets 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Tony Stewart and his race car to jazz up the Outdoor Man retail space, Mike realizes more than ever how much he misses the adrenaline rush he used to get from his adventures on the road. Right before Tony shows up for the opening, Kyle finds a way to give Mike a taste of that excitement once again. Also, Kristin’s desire to go skydiving gets Vanessa thinking how she used to take more chances before becoming a mom.

Thoughts from the Media Room: I am loving this show, it's soooo much better than I ever expected.


NCIS - 8:00 - CBS - Season 9 Episode 15
Episode Title: Secrets
DiNozzo is forced to work closely with his ex-fiancée when a Navy captain's death is linked to a secret society of superheroes.


The Biggest Loser - 8:00 Two Hours - NBC - Season 13 Episode 7
Episode Title: Episode 1307
Host Alison Sweeney surprises the contestants with the news that one player from each team will be going home with their trainer – and that player’s weight will be the only one that counts at this week’s weigh-in. It’s also Valentine’s Day at the Biggest Loser ranch, and that means letters from loved ones go to the team who digs their way under an obstacle course of logs first with a 200 lb. dummy along for the ride, representing the contestant who has gone home. The red and black teams do their best to burn calories while their trainers are away, and one contestant gets help from “Biggest Loser” nutritionist Rachel Beller in preparing a special meal for their loved one. Then the trainers and the two players they went home with return for a tense weigh-in before another contestant is sent home.


Glee - 8:00 - Fox/Global - Season 3 Episode 13
Episode Title: Heart
Will has a Valentine's Day challenge for the glee kids: find and perform the world's greatest love songs. Meanwhile, Rachel's two dads, Hiram (Jeff Goldblum) and LeRoy Berry (Brian Stokes Mitchell), visit McKinley High.

Thoughts from the Media Room: More *cough* Gimmicks *cough*, I'm really losing my patience with this one.


Cougar Town - 8:30 - ABC - Season 3 Episode 1
Episode Title: Ain't Love Strange
In the third-season premiere, Grayson irks Jules by labeling her predictable; Ellie worries that Little Stan is a spawn of the devil; and Travis settles into his new off-campus housing, though he's not sure he wants his dad's dog as a roommate.

Thoughts from the Media Room: Oh baby! Look who's back!! *sings* Penny Can! *sings*


The River - 9:00 - ABC/CTV - Season 1 Episode 3
Episode Title: Los Ciegos
A.J. must confront his demons to find a cure when the rest of the Magus' crew are temporarily blinded by spores from a tree. Meanwhile, the Morcego tribe follows the interlopers to decide if they are worthy to remain in the jungle—or if they should die.

Thoughts from the Media Room: I still really need to compose some thoughts on this one, if I can erase the first hour from my memory, this show was actually good.


NCIS: Los Angeles - 9:00 - CBS/Global - Season 3 Episode 15
Episode Title: Crimeleon
The NCIS team hunts an international killer who is able to transform himself like a chameleon to avoid capture, from country to country.


New Girl - 9:00 - FOX/CityTV - Season 1 Episode 13
Episode Title: Valentine's Day
Single for the first time on Valentine’s Day, Jess convinces Schmidt to be her wingman as she attempts to have an attachment-free fling with a handsome stranger (guest star Ryan Kwanten). Nick’s romantic plans are foiled when he finds himself spending more time with Julia’s (guest star Lizzy Caplan) law firm assistant (guest star Clark Duke) than with her. Winston becomes one of the girls when Shelby invites him over on the holiday.

Thoughts from the Media Room: True Blood star sighting.


Ringer - 9:00 - The CW - Season 1 Episode 13
Episode Title: It's Easy to Cry, When This Much Cash Is Involved
Bridget retraces Siobhan's last steps prior to her disappearance and discovers that her twin kept a secret office; Olivia blackmails Henry into introducing her to Gemma's wealthy father; Tyler faces a moral decision that could impact Siobhan and Andrew.


Raising Hope - 9:30 - FOX/Raising Hope - Season 2 Episode 14
Episode Title: Jimmy's Fake Girlfriend
Jimmy’s spirits are low when Sabrina’s relationship with Wyatt becomes serious, so Virginia and Burt convince him to create a make-believe girlfriend to make her jealous. Barney invites Jimmy to his improv class, where he meets Mary-Louise (guest star Ashley Tisdale), who agrees to play along with his plan to win over Sabrina. But when their acting becomes too convincing and Sabrina falls for their fake relationship, all plans might backfire on Jimmy.

Thoughts from the Media Room: I keep watching this but I lose more and more interest each week.


Body of Proof - 10:00 - ABC/CITYTV - Season 2 Episode 14
Episode Title: Cold Blooded
It's a case of cold-blooded murder when the owner of an Italian-family restaurant is found dead in the freezer, and the team turns its attention to the immediate familia. Meanwhile, Det. Baker comes to grips with a haunted past.

Thoughts from the Media Room: Season Three? I don't think so.


Unforgettable - 10:00 - CBS/CTV - Season 1 Episode 15
Episode Title: The Following Sea
A key witness in a murder trial vanishes shortly before testifying, and Al desperately searches for her before the suspect goes free.

Thoughts from the Media Room: If this starred anyone but Poppy I think it would have been canceled a while ago.


Parenthood - 10:00 - NBC/Global - Season 3 Episode 16
Episode Title: Tough Love
Drew discovers Sarah and Mark's plan to have a baby; Julia tries to put distance between herself and Zoe; Kristina learns that Amber and Bob are planning to take a business trip together; and Max tries to get out of gym class.


Justified - 10:00 - FX - Season 3 Episode 5
Episode Title: Thick as Mud
Raylan is in hot pursuit of Dewey Crowe, who's staging a one-man crime spree after a run-in with an organ-harvesting ring. Meanwhile, Boyd squares off against a new foe.


Southland - 10:00 - TNT Network - Season 4 Episode 5
Episode Title: Legacy
A case turns personal for John when he tries to save a suicidal teen; Sammy's attempt to transform a former drug addict into an informant comes back to haunt him; a person from Tang's past arrives; and Lydia and Ruben scrutinize a home invasion.


Other Shows Worth Mentioning:
8:00 - Switched at Birth - ABC Family
9:00 - The L.A. Complex - Much Music
9:00 - Dance Moms - Life
9:00 - Jane By Design - ABC Family
9:00 - The Real Housewives of Orange County - Bravo USA
10:00 - Ink Master - Spike
10:00 - Teen Mom 2 - MTV


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


Movies Worth Mentioning:
8:00 - The 40 Year Old Virgin - CTV Two
9:00 - I Hate Valentine's Day - CHCH
9:00 - Mega Shark vs. Giant Octopus - Space Canada
9:00 - Chicago - MovieTime


What's on TLC:
9:00 - 19 Kids and Counting


A Look at Late Night:
Late Show: Actress Viola Davis; 2012 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition cover model Kate Upton; Mark Ronson, Erykah Badu, members of The Dap-Kings and Zigaboo Modeliste perform.
Late Late Show: Actress Betty White; Joss Stone and Dave Stewart perform.
Kimmel: Actor John Goodman; comic Kevin Nealon; Robin Thicke performs.
Tonight Show: Actor Tyler Perry; 100-year-old Dorothy Custer; The Cranberries perform.
Late Night: Entrepreneur Donald Trump; actor Idris Elba; Jake Owen performs.
Conan: Actress Reese Witherspoon; actor RZA; Intergalactic Nemesis performs.


What's Playing in my Media Room:
8:00 - Glee, Rick Mercer, Last Man Standing
8:30 - Cougar Town
9:00 - New Girl, Ringer, The River
9:30 - Raising Hope
10:00 - Parenthood, White Collar, Justified, Southland