What's Playing in the Media Room - November 20

Dancing With The Stars - 8:00 - ABC - Season 15 Episode 17
Episode Title: Episode 1517
The ninth-round results show. Included: The Wanted sing a medley of their hit songs; Paula Abdul dances; and a dance crew from New Zealand perform.


NCIS - 8:00 - CBS/Global - Season 10 Episode 7
Episode Title: Shell Shock
Conclusion. Gibbs searches for a terrorist, with the help of a Marine captain dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder. Meanwhile, Abby gets excited about the NCIS Thanksgiving dinner; and Ziva makes special plans for the opera.


The Voice - 8:00 - NBC/CTV - Season 3 Episode 24
Episode Title: Results Show
Two singers from each team are eliminated in a results installment.


Raising Hope - 8:00 - Fox/CityTV - Season 3 Episode 7
Episode Title: Candy Wars
For Natesville's annual Thanksgiving Radish Harvest Festival, Jimmy enters a contest to sell candy bars, and if he wins Hope can ride on a Thanksgiving float. But when he comes up short, Virginia and Maw Maw conjure up an ominous family secret that might push him over the top.


Hart of Dixie - 8:00 - The CW/CHCH - Season 2 Episode 7
Episode Title: Baby, Don't Get Hooked on Me
A high-school boy develops a crush on Zoe, and she's advised not to break his heart until after the big football game. Meanwhile, Lemon wants AnnaBeth to be her partner in a catering business; and Lavon attempts to impress Ruby's grandfather.


Ben and Kate - 8:30 - FOX/CityTV - Season 1 Episode 8
Episode Title: Reunion
Kate attends a high-school reunion the night before Thanksgiving, and Will suggests that she stand up to a woman who bullied her when they were students. Elsewhere, Ben and BJ are keeping a secret from Kate.


Happy Endings - 9:00 - ABC - Season 3 Episode 4
Episode Title: More Like Stanksgiving
It's Thanksgiving dinner at Alex and Dave's new place, but he goes a little overboard when he feeds his guests a heaping helping of his heritage in his efforts to have them experience the holiday in a Navajo way. Meanwhile, Max scores a copy of the lost season of "The Real World," in which he and Brad were cast members, and this sets off a trip down memory lane as the gang recalls how they all met 10 years before.


NCIS: Los Angeles - 9:00 - CBS/Global - Season 4 Episode 7
Episode Title: Skin Deep
The team investigates a crime that was posted on the Internet involving a surfer and a dead Navy scientist.


Go On - 9:00 - NBC - Season 1 Episode 9
Episode Title: Dinner Takes All
An old college friend arrives, sparking a surprise competition between Ryan and Steven to win her affection. Meanwhile, Ryan takes the gang to the studio for Thanksgiving; Owen's mother scrutinizes Lauren's qualifications; and Ryan meets Anne's children.


New Girl - 9:00 - FOX/CityTV - Season 2 Episode 8
Episode Title: Parents
Jess enlists Schmidt's help for a "Parent Trap"-type scheme when her divorced parents (Jamie Lee Curtis, Rob Reiner) visit for Thanksgiving. Meanwhile, Schmidt must deal with family drama of his own when Winston pits him against his visiting cousin, Big Schmidt.


Emily Owens M.D. - 9:00 - The CW - Season 1 Episode 5
Episode Title: Emily and...the Tell-Tale Heart
Emily becomes the laughingstock of the hospital when she is embarrassed by a drug-impaired patient. Meanwhile, Tyra sets Emily up on a date with her ex-boyfriend; and a family secret is revealed when a teen needs a partial liver transplant but neither parent is a match.

Thoughts from the Media Room:I'm curious how far the ratings will tumble tonight after the cancellation story messup. Even if it didn't get pulled from the schedule, not a good sign when a story like that gets leaked.


Don'T Trust the B@#$% in Apartment 23 - 9:30 - ABC - Season 2 Episode 4
Episode Title: It's a Miracle...
June spends an awkward Thanksgiving with Chloe when they visit Chloe's parents. Meanwhile, James volunteers at an exclusive celebrity-run soup kitchen to garner good publicity and then is unpleasantly surprised when he finds out he actually has to work.

Thoughts from the Media Room:How many more weeks does this show have left I wonder?


The New Normal - 9:30 - NBC/CTV - Season 1 Episode 9
Episode Title: Pardon Me
As the gang gears up to celebrate Thanksgiving, Shania and Bryan save some turkeys from their crispy fate and take them home as pets, sparking a meat-free menu in the process. Elsewhere, everyone tries to make amends with those they've been battling.

Thoughts from the Media Room:How is this still on?


The Mindy Project - 9:30 - FOX/CityTV - Season 1 Episode 6
Episode Title: Thanksgiving
Mindy cooks Thanksgiving dinner at Gwen's house, but is surprised that the guest list includes Dennis, her former blind date, who shows up with his new girlfriend. Meanwhile, Danny is all alone at the office; and Jeremy meets Betsy's unusual family at their holiday gathering.


Private Practice - 10:00 - ABC/CITYTV - Season 6 Episode 6
Episode Title: Apron Strings
Henry's birth mom returns and decides she wants to have a bigger presence in his life, causing Addison to reexamine her own role as a parent. Meanwhile, Addison's former mentor reveals a troubling secret.


Vegas - 10:00 - CBS/Global - Season 1 Episode 7
Episode Title: Bad Seeds
The Milwaukee mob puts out a hit on Savino, and Sheriff Lamb finds himself protecting the casino boss instead of trying to get the goods on him. Meanwhile, the mayoral-election results are in.


Parenthood - 10:00 - NBC - Season 4 Episode 8
Episode Title: One More Weekend With You
Crosby and Jasmine organize an event for Jabbar's school; Amber gains insight into Ryan's past during a road trip; Adam and Kristina arrange a sleepover for Max; Julia and Joel try to adapt to both of their kids' needs; and Sarah and Mark question their relationship after facing a parenting dilemma.


Sons of Anarchy - 10:00 - FX/Superchannel 2 Canada - Season 5 Episode 11
Episode Title: To Thine Own Self
Jax scrambles to put his affairs in order. Meanwhile, Nero deals with his old crew.


Other Shows Worth Mentioning:
8:00 - David Geffen: American Masters - PBS
9:00 - Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition - Life Network
9:00 - Anger Management - CTV
9:00 - Flipping Out - Bravo USA
9:00 and 9:30 - Pawn Stars - History Channel Canada
10:00 - Ink Master - Spike
10:00 - Criminal Minds - CTV - Wednesdays episode from CBS.
10:00 - Frontline - PBS
10:00 - Total Blackout - Space Canada
10:00 - Tosh.O - Comedy Channel
10:00 - American Pickers - History Channel Canada
10:00 - Underemployed - MTV
10:30 - Workaholics - Comedy Channel Canada
10:30 - Viral Video - Space Canada


What's on the CBC:
9:00 - The Big Decision


Movies Worth Mentioning:
9:00 - Taken - CHCH


What's on TLC:
9:00 - Little People Big World
10:00 and 10:30 - Extreme Couponing


A Look at Late Night:
Late Show: Actress Amy Poehler; actor Josh Hutcherson; racecar driver Brad Keselowski presents the Top Ten List; Tegan and Sara perform.
Late Late Show: Actress Marion Cotillard; comic Kevin Pollack.
Kimmel: Actor Andy Garcia; ``Dancing With the Stars'' castoffs; Andy Allo performs.
Tonight Show: Actress Lindsay Lohan; journalist David Gregory; Wanda Jackson performs.
Late Night: Sportscaster Bob Costas; actress Miranda Cosgrove; Pitbull performs.
Conan: Repeat.


What's Playing in my Media Room:
8:00 - Raising Hope
8:30 - Ben and Kate
9:00 - New Girl, Happy Endings
9:30 - The Mindy Project, Don't Trust the B
10:00 - Parenthood, Vegas, Sons of Anarchy