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

The Bachelor - 8:00 Two Hours - ABC - Season 16 Episode 8
Episode Title: Episode 1608
The stakes are high as Ben crisscrosses the country on an exciting, emotionally charged trip to visit the final four women’s hometowns. Will Lindzi conquer her fear of being vulnerable and share her true feelings with Ben? Will Kacie B.’s cautious, skeptical parents be the downfall of her relationship with the Bachelor? Will Nicki’s parents, who are still heartbroken over her divorce, welcome thoughts of a potential future for their daughter with Ben? And finally, will Ben be able to win over Courtney’s protective mother? Afterwards, everyone meets in Los Angeles, and Ben must make a gut-wrenching decision to narrow the field to three women – one of whom he believes will be his wife.

Thoughts from the Media Room: From what I can gather, casting of the Canadian version started today.


How I Met Your Mother - 8:00 - CBS/CityTV - Season 7 Episode 17
Episode Title: No Pressure
Ted rocks Robin with a personal declaration about how he feels about her. Meanwhile, Barney tries to dig up some personal dirt on Lily and Marshall.

Thoughts from the Media Room: How angry were you with the last 10 seconds of last weeks episode?


The Voice - 8:00 Two Hours - NBC/CTV - Season 2 Episode 4
Episode Title: The Blind Auditions, Part 4
Carson Daly hosts week four of the vocal competition series, featuring an exciting array of talented vocalists as they compete to be selected by one of the coaches and fight for a chance to win the title of being named “The Voice.” Coaches Christina Aguilera, Adam Levine, Cee Lo Green and Blake Shelton continue building their teams.


House - 8:00 - FOX/Global - Season 8 Episode 13
Episode Title: Man of the House
A marriage counselor collapses during a speaking engagement, but when he is put under close evaluation, the team notice changes in his behavior that conflict with his motivational message on the roles of men and women. Meanwhile, House and his Ukrainian "wife" Dominika make a deal to convince Immigration that they are a happily married couple. Also, House decides to name a team leader.

Thoughts from the Media Room: A suprise family member also makes an appearance tonight. Surprise to me anyway. I haven't watched the show from the start.


Gossip Girl - 8:00/9:00 - The CW/Much Music - Season 5 Episode 16
Episode Title: Cross Rhodes
Dan feels honored when he learns that Upright Citizen's Brigade is performing excerpts from his book, Inside. Blair tries to prove Serena's suspicions wrong in order to save their friendship. On her way out of town, Ivy ends up on a collision course with the van der Woodsens.


2 Broke Girls - 8:30 - CBS/CityTV - season 1 Episode 17
Episode Title: And the Kosher Cupcakes
Max pretends her cupcakes are kosher while serving them at a bar mitzvah, where an acne-ridden 13-year-old pretends he's a man.

Thoughts from the Media Room: I'm expecting pure filth from Max at a 13 year olds birthday party. That being said, it'll be hard to top last weeks coming joke.


Two and a Half Men - 9:00 - CBS/CTV - Season 9 Episode 17
Episode Title: Not In My Mouth!
A brush with death drives a wedge between Walden and Zoey; Alan wonders about Lyndsey's drinking habits.

Thoughts from the Media Room: Other then the name Alan, I wouldn't know this is a description for Two and a Half Men, a show I watched for 8 years.


Alcatraz - 9:00 - FOX/CityTV - Season 1 Episode 7
Episode Title: Johnny McKee
Madsen and Hauser hunt down Johnny McKee, a former Alcatraz inmate and vicious killer with a background in chemistry. It's a race
against time before McKee horrifically poisons more innocent victims. Meanwhile, more details emerge about Madsen's grandfather.

Thoughts from the Media Room: Last weeks episode was one of the better ones yet, hopefully they keep it going this week.


Heart of Dixie - 9:00/8:00 - The CW/CHCH - Season 1 Episode 15
Episode Title: Snowflakes & Soulmates
Zoe Hart is thrilled to see snow in Bluebell, but the rest of the town is superstitious that it will bring bad luck. When Lavon's parents make a visit to Bluebell, Lavon thinks it's the perfect opportunity to introduce them to Didi, but the introduction doesn't exactly go according to plan. Lemon and George make a big decision about their future.


Being Human - 9:00/10:00 - SyFY/Space - Season 2 Episode 6
Episode Title: Mama Said There'd Be Decades Like These
Aidan is haunted by the past; Josh finds out that Sally's mother is dying, and Sally longs to be reunited with her.


Shameless - 9:00 - TMN - Season 2 Episode 7
Episode Title: A Bottle of Jean Nate
Lip tries to get back into Karen's good graces; Ian ignores Lip; Frank wants to kick Grammy out; Fiona is invited on a boat trip.


Mike and Molly - 9:30 - CBS/CTV - Season 2 Episode 16
Episode Title: Surprise
When Molly learns that Mike hasn't had a birthday party since he was 9 years old, she decides to throw him a surprise party. Meanwhile, Samuel dates a girl he met through an online dating service.


Castle - 10:00 - ABC/CTV - Season 4 Episode 16
Episode Title: Linchpin
Conclusion. Castle and Beckett try to stop a series of events that could lead the U.S. into a war, and their efforts continue to put Castle in CIA agent Sophia Conrad's orbit.

Thoughts from the Media Room: Lots of rumors on the net today about the big argument between Sophia and Castle that Beckett will find VERY interesting.


Hawaii Five-0 - 10:00 - CBS/Global - Season 2 Episode 17
Episode Title: Kupale (Defender)
Five-0 investigates the murder of a man dressed as a Hawaiian NaKoa warrior found in the jungle near the site of a historical war reenactment.


Smash - 10:00 - NBC/CTV - Season 1 Episode 3
Episode Title: Enter Mr. DiMaggio
The search begins for a Joe DiMaggio to play opposite Marilyn -- but everyone's first choice, Michael, has a secret. Karen returns to Iowa for a baby shower and must decide what she wants for her future. Eileen begins rounding up investors-but ex-husband Jerry may already have poisoned the well.


Justified - 10:00 - SuperChannel1 Canada - Season 3 Episode 4
Episode Title: The Devil You Know
A prison guard springs Dickie and Dewey from prison in an attempt to get his hands on Mags' secret fortune, while Robert Quarles offers Devil a shot at becoming a boss if he betrays Boyd.


House of Lies - 10:00 - TMN - Season 1 Episode 7
Episode Title: Bareback Town
When The Pod goes to Washington, DC, to consult for a pharmaceutical company, Marty faces a challenge from April to stay monogamous on the road - which puts Jeannie in the position of having to take one for the team and 'satisfy' a female client. Back at home, Jeremiah reveals something serious to April, asking for her confidence until he can tell Marty himself. At episode's end, a jealous Monica drops a huge bombshell on Marty.


Californication - 10:30 - TMN - Season 5 Episode 7
Episode Title: Here I Go Again
Richard interrupts Hank's attempts to reconnect with Karen.


Repeat Rundown:
8:00 - Hoarders - AandE
9:00 - Luck - HBO
10:00 - Real Time With Ball Maher - HBO


Other Shows Worth Mentioning:
8:00 - Antiques Roadshow - PBS
8:00 - Pretty Little Liars - ABC Family/Much Music
9:00 - Clinton: American Experience - PBS
9:00 - Hoarders - AandE
9:00 - The Lying Game - ABC Family
9:00 - Dirty Jobs - Discovery Channel Canada
9:00 - Bethenny Ever After - Bravo USA
9:00 - NCIS - Global Canada - Tuesday's Episode airing early in Canada.
10:00 - Canada's Greatest Know-It-All - Discovery Canada
10:00 - Intervention - AandE
10:00 - It's a Brad Brad World - Bravo USA
10:00 - Lost Girl - SyFy


Movies Worth Mentioning:
8:00 - The Muppets Take Manhattan - MovieTime
9:00 - Along Came Polly - CHCH
10:00 - Muppets from Space - MovieTime


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


Tonight on TLC:
Repeat, Repeat and another Repeat


A Look at Late Night:
Late Show: Animal expert Jack Hanna; actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Late Late Show: Actress Jayma Mays; environmentalist Jean-Michel Cousteau.
Kimmel: Repeat
Tonight Show: Musician Taylor Swift; actor Michael Clarke Duncan; Robert Randolph, Cesar and David of Los Lobos and Chris Layton perform.
Late Night: Actress Anjelica Huston; actor Hugh Dancy; comic Todd Glass; Nick Jonas performs.
Conan: Repeat


What's Playing in My Media Room Tonight:
8:00 - House, How I Met Your Mother
8:30 - 2 Broke Girls
9:00 - Alcatraz, Shameless
9:30 -
10:00 - Being Human, Castle, Hawaii Five-0, Smash, Justified, House of Lies
10:30 - Californication