What's Playing in the Media Room - September 18th

The Voice - 8:00 - NBC - Season 3 Episode 5
Episode Title: Blind Auditions Continued
The "blind auditions" continue and are held in front of the celebrity panel of coaches, who each hand pick vocalists for their individual teams. The strongest vocalists from across the country compete to be selected by one of the coaches and fight for a chance to win the title.


So You Think You can Dance - 8:00 Two Hours - Fox - Season 9 Episode 15
Episode Title: Winners Chosen
Two winners—one male, one female—are chosen as America's Favorite Dancers in the Season 9 finale. Also: Carly Rae Jepsen singing "This Kiss"; a look back at the judges' favorite routines from this season.


20/20 - 9:00 - ABC
Episode Title: Best in TV: The Greatest TV Shows of Our Time With Barbara Walters
As collaboration between ABC News and PEOPLE Magazine, America's TV fans will vote online for the great television shows of all time and favourite TV mom and dad.

Thoughts from the Media Room: Didn't we watch something like this just a few weeks back? Is it my time or Barbara Walters time, because that's a big difference.


Go On - 9:00 - NBC - Season 1 Episode 3
Episode Title: There's No "Ryan" In Team
Ryan learns to appreciate the support group more and not separate it from the rest of his life. Meanwhile, Steven makes an awkward attempt to help Ryan overcome his loss.

Thoughts from the Media Room: I watched this last week and I thought it was horrible. I'm curious to see what kind of rating number it achieves this week.


White Collar - 9:00 - USA Network - Season 4 Episode 10
Episode Title: Vested Interest
An FBI conference is targeted by a thief, who has a plan to steal something extremely valuable.


The New Normal - 9:30 - NBC/CTV - Season 1 Episode 3
Episode Title: Baby Clothes
Bryan goes on a shopping spree for baby clothes, and returning them proves to be a problem. Meanwhile, Shania dresses up in baby clothes for school, forcing Goldie to have an uncomfortable interaction with Shania's teacher.

Thoughts from the Media Room: I really enjoyed the first episode of this, but by the time the second episode finished, I had already grown tired of this one.


Parenthood - 10:00 - NBC/Global - Season 4 Episode 2
Episode Title: Left Field
Julia takes an unusual approach to show Victor affection; Crosby and Joy create boundaries for their marriage; Hank offers Sarah insight into Drew's feelings; and Kristina receives surprising news.


Sons of Anarchy - 10:00 - FX/SuperChannel Canada 1 - Season 5 Episode 2
Episode Title: Authority Vested
Sins from the past resurface for Jax and SAMCRO.

Thoughts from the Media Room: I can never, ever find a large write-up talking about future episodes of Sons. It's kind of annoying actually, I want to know more damnit.


Covert Affairs - 10:00 - USA Network - Season 3 Episode 10
Episode Title: Let's Dance
The agents look for an enemy in Russia.

Thoughts from the Media Room: Speaking of a great writeup on an episode. Geez.


The Media Room plays hey, where have I see XXXX before:
For those that might have caught Mob Doctor last night, did Felicity fans catch Randy who is now playing the character Franco?

If you thought you knew General Monroe from Revolution, you might remember him from last years The Cape that bombed out quickly. He also played Dr. Simon Brenner on ER for 27 episodes.

Cool fact, Rachel's new friend in New York City was actaully in the Australian Idol Finals a few years back.


Other Shows Worth Mentioning:
8:00 - American Experience - PBS
9:00 - Anger Management - CTV
9:00 - Dance Moms - Life Network
9:00 - Copper - Showcase Canada
10:00 - Shipping Wars - AandE
9:00/10:00 - Faceoff - SyFy/Space Canada
10:00 - Hot Set - SyFy
10:00 - Teen Mom - MTV
10:30 - Shipping Wars - AandE


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


Movies Worth Mentioning:
8:00 - Twilight - CityTV


What's on TLC:
9:00 and 9:30 - 19 Kids and Counting
10:00 - Abby and Brittany


A Look at Late Night:
Late Show: President Barack Obama.
Late Late Show: Actor John Goodman; actor Arjay Smith; Melissa Etheridge performs.
Kimmel: Actor Richard Gere; actor Josh Radnor
Tonight Show: Actor Justin Timberlake; professional basketball player Steve Nash; Ryan Bingham performs.
Late Night: Actor Jon Cryer; actress Taraji P. Henson; Nelly Furtado performs.
Conan: Chris Colfer; Adam Scott; comedian Nikki Glaser.


What's Playing in my Media Room:
8:00 - Rick Mercer
8:30 -
9:00 - White Collar
9:30 -
10:00 - Parenthood, Sons of Anarchy, Covert Affairs