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

Wipeout - 8:00 - ABC - Season 6 Episode 1
Episode Title: Back to School: Students' Revenge
Schoolteachers compete in front of a live audience made up of students. Obstacles include the Cruel Bus and the Wipeout Skate Park. Among the contestants are Art-lete, Math Magical, Bad Seed and Happy History Teacher.



SNL: Political Special - 8:00 - NBC/Global
The "Saturday Night Live" crew lampoons politics and newsmakers.

Thoughts from the Media Room: How awesome was the premiere of SNL on Saturday?


The X-Factor - 8:00 - FOX - Season 2 Episode 4
Episode Title: Auditions #4
The live auditions in front of an audience of thousands continue on THE X FACTOR. Don’t miss these unbelievable tryouts as judges Simon Cowell, Britney Spears, Demi Lovato, and L.A. Reid continue their search to find the next global superstar or breakout music group worthy of a $5 million recording contract with Syco/Sony Music. Find out who will bring the judges and audience to their feet and who will leave the stage heartbroken.


Up All Night - 8:30 - NBC - Season 2 Episode 1
Episode Title: Friendships & Partnerships
"The Ava Show" gets canceled, putting a strain on Ava and Reagan's friendship in the Season 2 opener. Meanwhile, Chris decides to go back to work, and Reagan hires her brother to help remodel a bathroom.

Thoughts from the Media Room: I'm really not sure how this got a second season, I really don't see it getting a third.


The Office - 9:00/8:30 - NBC/Global - Season 9 Episode 1
Episode Title: New Guys
In the ninth and final season opener, two young employees arrive, but the staffers label them as new versions of Jim and Dwight. Meanwhile, Andy returns from leadership training and targets Nellie for revenge; Oscar mulls over adopting Angela's cat; and Kevin saves a turtle.

Thoughts from the Media Room: Ugh. Just this last season to go and we're done watching this.


Glee - 9:00 - FOX/Global - Season 4 Episode 2
Episode Title: Britney 2.0
Brittany S. Pierce is in a funk and turns to her icon Britney Spears’ music for inspiration! Meanwhile, Rachel struggles to adjust to life in New York, but is helped by her newfound NYADA friend, Brody Weston.

Thoughts from the Media Room: I think we all enjoy seeing Rachel "struggle" just a little bit inside don't we.


The Next - 9:30 - The CW - Season 1 Episode 1
Episode Title: Los Angeles
Nelly has a contestant alter her song selections; Gloria Estefan mentors a coffeehouse singer; John Rich advises a singer to put his boy-band history behind him; and Joe Jonas aims to transform his contestant into a star.


Parks and Recreation - 9:30/8:30 - NBC/CityTV - Season 5 Episode 1
Episode Title: Ms. Knope Goes to Washington
Sens. John McCain (R-Ariz.), Olympia Snowe (R-Maine) and Barbara Boxer (D-Cal.) guest star in the Season 5 opener, which finds Leslie and Andy in Washington, D.C., visiting Ben and April at their new jobs. Back in Pawnee, Ron hosts a barbecue for the entire Parks and Recreation staff.

Thoughts from the Media Room: So excited this is back!


Rock Center - 10:00 - NBC
Debating to what extent have partisan hosts on radio and TV contributed to today's nasty political climate. How a respected citizen of a small town stole $53 million and exploring the set of Boardwalk Empire.

Thoughts from the Media Room: This might be the first episode of Rock Center you'll watch. Boardwalk Empire hello.


Flashpoint - 10:00 - CTV - Season 5 Episode 1
Episode Title: Broken Peace
Team One hunts the city in pursuit of James Mitchell, an armed and volatile man hunting for his ex-wife Michelle. As the team corners James on a hotel rooftop, a shocking turn forces Ed into taking a tragic shot he wasn't prepared for.

Thoughts from the Media Room: Sadly, this is the final season for this one. One if not the best Canadian Show on Television.


Other Shows Worth Mentioning:
9:00 - Real Housewives of Miami - Bravo USA
10:00 - MMA Uncensored Live - Spike
10:00 - POV - PBS
10:00 - The First 48 - AandE
10:30 - Awkward - MTV
10:30 - Prom Queens - Life Network


Movies Worth Mentioning:
8:00 - A Walk to Remember - CHCH


What's Playing on the CBC:
9:00 - Doc Zone


What's on TLC:
9:00 - Four Weddings
10:00 - Bling it On


A Look a Late Night:
Late Show: Nathan Lane, Ryan Hunter-Reay, The Killers.
Late Late Show: Nikki Reed, Mitch Albom.
Kimmel:
Tonight Show: Viola Davis, Paul Wesley, Bonnie Raitt.
Late Night: Piers Morgan, Michael Pena, Joshua Topolsky, Danny!.
Conan:


What's Playing in my Media Room:
8:00 - SNL Special, X-Factor
8:30 -
9:00 - The Office, Glee
9:30 - Parks and Recreation
10:00 - Flashpoint