What's Playing in the Media Room - September 24th

After what felt like the longest day ever at work, tonight is coming quickly.  TV is back!! Lots of great stuff to choose from.  Get ready PVRs because your summer off has ended!


Dancing With the Stars:All Stars - 8:00 Two Hours - ABC/CTV- Season 15 Episode 1
Episode Title: Episode 1501
In the 15th-season opener, previous contestants return to the dance floor and perform the cha-cha or the fox-trot. Competitors include Kirstie Alley, Emmitt Smith, Bristol Palin, Drew Lachey and Shawn Johnson.



Thoughts from the Media Room: People complain that Survivor has been on for like 24 seasons. At least the Producers of that show actually to try and change up the game a little bit. I'm stunned that this has been on this long. Enough already.


How I Met Your Mother - 8:00 - CBS/CityTV - Season 8 Episode 1
Episode Title: Farhampton
The sitcom rings in Season 8 with wedding bells for the impending nuptials of Barney and Robin, but concerns that one or both of them will get cold feet cloud the happy time. Meanwhile, all the matrimonial jitters trigger Ted's memories of Victoria's wedding day and how he insisted that she leave her fiancé a note after deciding to leave him at the altar.



Thoughts from the Media Room: This actually could be the last season here, so it might actually happen. We might actually meet the mother, unless of course they're given one more season to "wrap" it up. But the writers have assured us that they're writing this one like it's the last. We'll see tricky writers, we'll see.


The Voice - 8:00 Two Hours - NBC - Season 3 Episode 6
Episode Title: Blind Auditions Continued, Part 6
The blind auditions continue.


Bones - 8:00 - FOX/Global - Season 8 Episode 2
Episode Title: The Partners in the Divorce
The Jeffersonian team's investigation of the murder of a polarizing divorce lawyer takes a strange turn when they learn that important evidence has been hidden by the man's widow and assistant. Meanwhile, Brennan tries to get back into a normal routine, but her three-month separation from Booth is making it difficult.


The L.A. Complex - 8:00 - The CW - Season 2 Episode 12
Episode Title: Xs and Os
Abby panics after she makes an impulsive decision with Gray; Beth fears that she will lose Simon; Kal struggles to make a decision about his relationship with his dad; Connor's sister makes a move that shocks him; Nick suffers a career low; Sabrina receives career-changing news.


Partners - 8:30 - CBS/CityTV - Season 1 Episode 1
Episode Title: Pilot
A sitcom about the longtime fraternal friendship between two business partners, one straight and one gay, begins with Joe up in the air about whether to get engaged to his girlfriend. Well-intentioned Louis steps in to help, but may have done more harm than good.



Thoughts from the Media Room: Another comedy that looks like more of the same. Looks somewhat funny, but it's still more of the same. Give us something new!


2 Broke Girls - 9:00 - CBS/CityTV - Season 2 Episode 1
Episode Title: And the Hidden Stash
The second season begins with the girls visiting Caroline's father in prison. He encourages them to attend the Channing family's estate auction and to buy a particular keepsake.



Thoughts from the Media Room: I'm really hoping that this show is more consistent this season. This show can be one of the funniest shows on television, but then it usually has a stinker episode or two right after that.


The Mob Doctor - 9:00 - FOX - Season 1 Episode 2
Episode Title: Family Secrets
Constantine arranges a meeting for Grace with Moretti's former rival, who is plagued by an undetermined—but perhaps fatal—medical condition. Meanwhile, Grace and Brett treat a young bride with emotional problems.

Thoughts from the Media Room: This could be the last one I watch of this one. It really didn't grab me.


The L.A. Complex - 9:00 - The CW - Season 2 Episode 13
Episode Title: Don't Say Goodbye
The second season concludes with Connor experiencing an uncomfortable moment with Charlotte and seeking solace in Scienetics. Meanwhile, Raquel prepares for a fund-raiser; and Beth fights to keep Simon in her life.


Mike and Molly - 9:30 - CBS - Season 3 Episode 1
Episode Title: The Honeymoon Is Over
In the Season 3 premiere, Mike and Molly's honeymoon in Paris inspires him to make some life-altering changes that include traveling more extensively, while Molly wonders how their friends and family fared without them.


Castle - 10:00 - ABC/CTV - Season 5 Episode 1
Episode Title: After the Storm
In the Season 5 opener, a night of passion forces Castle and Beckett to reexamine their relationship. Meanwhile, they must go up against the people who murdered Beckett's mother and are now threatening Beckett's life; and Beckett clashes with a senator.

Because you must have seen a promo like a million times already in the past week. Here's another look at a slightly different promo.



Thoughts from the Media Room: So the producers promise that they won't Moonlighting this thing. But after watching this promo, I'm really not so sure. Here's hoping the banter continues, only now. We're in on the joke as well.


Hawaii Five-0 - 10:00 - CBS/Global - Season 3 Episode 1
Episode Title: La O Na Makuahine (Mother's Day)
The third season begins with McGarrett dealing with the realization that his thought-to-be-deceased mother is alive. Meanwhile, Five-0 hunts for Wo Fat to avenge the death of a team family member.

Thoughts from the Media Room: Season 4? I'm not so sure.


Revolution - 10:00 - NBC/CityTV - Season 1 Episode 2
Episode Title: Chained Heat
Miles and the team set out to locate rebel fighter Nora in the hope that she'll join them in rescuing Danny. Meanwhile, Aaron confides in Maggie; and Danny sees firsthand what Neville is capable of. `



Thoughts from the Media Room: I was kind of surprised with this promo, stuff actually happens. I'm interested, but I'm really not sure if I can get over the horrible acting here.


Other Shows Worth Mentioning:
8:00/10:00 - Alphas - SyFy/Space Canada
8:00 - Switched at Birth - ABCFamily
8:00 - WWE Monday Night Raw - USA Network
9:00 - Parenthood - Global Canada - This is the episode that airs tomorrow night on NBC.
9:00 - Major Crimes - TNT
9:00 - Market Warriors - PBS
9:00 - Real Housewives of New York City - Bravo USA
9:00 - Warehouse 13 - SyFY
9:00 - Franklin and Bash - Bravo Canada
10:00 - White Collar - Bravo Canada
10:00 - Ridiculousness - MTV
10:30 - The Inbetweeners - MTV

HBO has last night's episodes of Boardwalk Empire and Treme at 9:00 and 10:00 if you missed them.


What's on the CBC:
8:00 - Over the Rainbow
9:00 - Murdoch Mysteries


Tonight on TLC:
8:36 - Here Comes Honey Boo Boo
9:12 - Here Comes Honey Boo Boo
9:36 - Here Comes Honey Boo Boo
10:25 - Here Comes Honey Boo Boo


Movies Worth Mentioning:
8:00 - Two Thousand and None - CHCH
9:13 - Super Troopers - Spike


A Look at Late Night:
Late Show: Actor Steve Martin; Gotye performs/
Late Late Show: Actor Dennis Quaid; actress Ellie Kemper.
Kimmel: Actress Julianna Margulies; actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson; The Killers perform.
Tonight Show: Actor David Spade; actress Giancarlo Esposito; Rebecca Ferguson performs.
Late Night: Repeat
Conan: Elizabeth Banks; Jordan Peele; musical guest Animal Collective.


What's Playing in my Media Room Tonight:
8:00 - How I Met Your Mother
8:30 - Partners
9:00 - 2 Broke Girls, The Mob Doctor
9:30 -
10:00 - Castle, Revolution
10:30 -

So that's it, a big night indeed.