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

The Amazing Race - 8:00/7:00 - CBS/CTV - Season 20 Episode 2
Episode Title: You Know I'm Not as Smart as You (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
The race continues in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where teams are required to use their math skills at the world's largest cattle market.

Thoughts from the Media Room: Much like Survivor, I'm really hating a lot of this cast.


84th Academy Award - 8:30 - ABC/CTV
Billy Crystal makes his ninth appearance as host of the annual ceremonies, telecast from the Hollywood & Highland Center in Los Angeles. "Hugo" leads the nominees with 11, including Best Picture. The other nominees for Best Picture are "The Artist," "The Descendants," "Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close," "The Help," "Midnight in Paris," "Moneyball," "The Tree of Life" and "War Horse." Scheduled presenters include Halle Berry, Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz.


The Celebrity Apprentice - 9:00 Two Hours - NBC - Season 12 Episode 2
Episode Title: Getting Medieval
The teams produce and perform a medieval-theme show for an audience, yet an insubordinate contestant and a serious injury mar the task.

Thoughts from the Media Room: Ugh.


Luck - 9:00 - HBO - Season 1 Episode 5
Ace takes the reins when Escalante surprises Gus with his decision to race Pint of Plain with an inexperienced jockey in the horse's debut. Meanwhile, Marcus delves into the meaning of his friendship with Jerry; and Claire accompanies Ace to the track after accepting his very generous donation.


The Walking Dead - 9:00 - AMC - Season 2 Episode 10
Episode Title: 18 Miles Out
The appearance of an outsider puts Rick and Shane at odds; Hershel's youngest daughter faces a momentous decision and Andrea steps in to help.


Eastbound and Down - 10:00 - HBO - Season 3 Episode 2
Episode Title: Chapter 15
Kenny tracks down Stevie, who's working at Ashley Schaeffer's car dealership, when he heads north with the baby to find April.


Spartacus:Vengeance - 10:00 - TMN - Season 3 Episode 5
Episode Title: Libertus
Spartacus tries to free Crixus from Roman captivity, but a gladiator from the House of Batiatus complicates it.


Comic Book Men - 10:00 - AMC - Season 1 Episode 3
Episode Title: Commercial
Walt thinks it's time for the Stash to shoot a commercial. Later, a customer brings in something really special.


Life's Too Short - 10:30 - HBO - Season 1 Episode 2
Episode Title: Episode 2
Warwick is thrilled when Johnny Depp calls for help with researching a role, but the "Pirates of the Caribbean" actor's animosity toward Ricky Gervais could scuttle the opportunity. Meanwhile, Warwick agrees to appear at a "Star Wars"-themed wedding.


Other Shows Worth Mentioning:
7:00 - America's Funniest Home Video's - ABC/CITYTV
9:00 - The Real Housewives of Atlanta - Bravo USA


Repeat Rundown:
8:00 - The Celebrity Apprentice - NBC, The Simpsons - FOX
8:30 - Napolean Dynamite - FOX
9:00 - The Mentalist - CBS, Family Guy - FOX
9:30 - American Dad - FOX
10:00 - CSI: Miami


Movies Worth Mentioning:
8:00 - X2: Xmen United - CHCH
8:00 - Rundown - Spike
9:00 - An American Haunting - CityTV
10:00 - Se7en - Spike
10:00 - Shooter - Bravo Canada

Tonight on The CBC:
8:00 - John A.: Birth of a Country


Tonight on TLC:
Repeats


What`s Playing in My Media Room:
8:00 - Oscars Red Carpet, Amazing Race
8:30 - The Oscars
9:00 - Luck, The Walking Dead
10:00 - Comic Book Men, Eastbound and Down
10:30 - Life's Too Short

Tonight like most Award Shows, I'll be posting Live Blogs of The Oscars.