What's Playing in the Media Room - March 1st

30 Rock - 8:00 - NBC/CityTV - Season 6 Episode 10
Episode Title: Alexis Goodlooking and the Case of the Missing Whisky
In order to hide his relationship with Lynn (guest star Susan Sarandon), Frank convinces his mother (guest star Patti LuPone) that he is dating Liz. Tracy and Jenna team up to try to solve the case of Pete’s missing whisky. Meanwhile, Jack teaches Kenneth how to take down his first business nemesis.


American Idol - 8:00 Two Hours - FOX - Season 11 Episode 16
Episode Title: Finalists Chosen
Finalists are revealed. Also: The judges add their wild-card choices to the final group.


Rob - 8:30 - CBS/Global - Season 1 Episode 8
Episode Title: Dad Comes to Visit
The first season ends with Rob's dad paying a visit and turning on the charm when he meets Maggie's family. Meanwhile, Rosa tries to teach Hector how to cook.


Parks and Recreation - 8:30 - NBC/CityTV - Season 4 Episode 17
Episode Title: Campaign Shake-up
Leslie and Ben are caught off guard when her opponent hires a high-power campaign manager from Washington, D.C. Meanwhile, Ron reluctantly interviews replacements for Leslie after things start falling through the cracks at the office.


The Office - 9:00 - NBC - Season 8 Episode 17
Episode Title: Test the Store
The Florida contingent puts the final touches on the new Sabre store, with Dwight preparing a theatrical presentation in his continuing bid to impress Nellie. Back in Scranton, a red-faced Andy arrives at work with a humiliating injury.


Up All Night - 9:30/8:30 - NBC - Season 1 Episode 18
Episode Title: New Boss
A new boss takes the reins of Ava's show after it's acquired by Ava and Reagan's idol. Elsewhere, Chris and Reed try to restore an old motorcycle.


Awake - 10:00 - NBC/Global - Season 1 Episode 1
Episode Title: Pilot
When Detective Michael Britten regains consciousness following his family’s car accident, he is told that his wife Hannah perished, but that his teen son, Rex, has survived. As he tries to put the pieces of his life back together, he awakens again in a world in which his wife is very much alive, but his son Rex died in the accident. In order to keep both of his loved ones alive, he begins living two dueling realities. Trying to regain some normalcy, Michael turns to his work solving crimes in both worlds with the help of two different partners, Detective Isaiah “Bird” Freeman and Detective Efrem Vega. He begins to solve impossible cases by using his dueling realities to gain unique perspectives and link clues that cross over from world to world. Helping Michael to navigate his new existence are his bureau assigned therapists Dr. Evans and Dr. Lee.

Thoughts from the Media Room: I watched this earlier in the day and LOVED IT! Please PVR it, you won't be disappointed.


Archer - 10:00 - FX Network - Season 3 Episode 10
Episode Title: Crossing Over
Archer's sexcapades compromise his effectiveness as an agent—yet again—and this time it's really serious.


Unsupervised - 10:30 - FX Network - Season 1 Episode 7
Episode Title: The Magic of Science
Gary and Joel enlist the aid of a psychic to help them win the school science fair.


Other Shows Worth Mentioning:
8:00 - The Exes - Global Canada
9:00 - Undercover Boss Canada - W Network - Cineplex Entertainment
9:00 - Project Runway All-Stars - Life Network
9:00 - Leverage - SuperChannel 2 Canada
10:00 - Museum Secrets - History Channel Canada
10:00 - Jersey Shore - MTV
10:00 - Jimmy Kimmel Post Oscar Awards Special - ABC/CHCH


Movies Worth Mentioning:
9:00 - Entrapment - MovieTime


What's Playing on the CBC:
8:00 - NHL Hockey Wild at Canadians


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


A Look a Late Night:
Late Show: Actor Jon Hamm; comic Ted Alexandro; White Rabbits perform.
Late Late Show: Actor Henry Winkler; actor Jay Baruchel.
Kimmel: Adam Carolla; Movie: the Movie Bloopers; Cee Lo Green performs.
Tonight Show: Actress Julianne Moore; TV host Brady Barr; Chickenfoot performs.
Late Night: Actress Lindsay Lohan; actor Rob Riggle; Elvis Costello performs.
Conan: Actress Megan Mullally; actor Steven Ho; Mona performs.


What's Playing in my Media Room:
8:00 - 30 Rock, American Idol
8:30 - Parks and Recreation
9:00 - The Office
10:00 - Awake, Archer