What's Playing in the Media Room - November 18

The 40th Annual American Music Awards - 8:00 Three Hours - ABC/CTV
Scheduled performers for the 40th annual gala include Carrie Underwood, Pink, Pitbull, Taylor Swift, Nicki Minaj, Linkin Park and Christina Aguilera. The event is held at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. Winners are determined by fan voting in categories that include Pop/Rock, Country, Rap/Hip Hop and Latin, and for the first time, Electronic Dance Music.


The Simpsons - 8:00 - FOX/Global - Season 24 Episode 5
Episode Title: Penny-Wiseguys
Homer is thrown for a loop when he discovers one of his bowling buddies is an accountant for the mob, while Lisa passes out during a saxophone solo and decides to add an extra nutritional supplement, insects, to her vegetarian diet. But when she dreams of the bugs pleading for their lives, she reconsiders her decision.


The Amazing Race - 8:30/7:00 - CBS/CTV - Season 21 Episode 8
Episode Title: We Was Robbed
The race continues in Moscow. While James and Abba keep searching for a missing passport, an ankle injury threatens one team's ability to complete a challenge.


Bob's Burgers - 8:30 - FOX/Global - Season 3 Episode 5
Episode Title: An Indecent Thanksgiving Proposal
Bob's plans for his favorite holiday, Thanksgiving, change when Mr. Fischoeder (voice of Kevin Kline) hires him as his chef, and Linda and the kids to play his family, as he tries to stage a perfect holiday dinner in order to make a former flame jealous.


Family Guy - 9:00 One Hour - FOX/Global - Season 11 Episode 6
Episode Title: Joe's Revenge
The gunman who shot Joe and put him in a wheelchair escapes, so Quagmire and Peter join Joe to track him down.


Boardwalk Empire - 9:00 - HBO - Season 3 Episode 10
Episode Title: A Man, a Plan...
At Nucky's behest, Owen intervenes in the Gyp Rosetti-Joe Masseria alliance in New York, and Gaston Means tries to keep Jess Smith from talking in Washington, D.C. Meanwhile, Chalky eyes a future business opportunity; Rosetti is upset by an inadequate shipment; Margaret considers changes at home and the hospital; Richard looks out for Julia; and in Chicago, Van Alden suffers a professional setback.


Dexter - 9:00 - HBO - Season 7 Episode 8
Episode Title: Argentina
Dexter attempts to keep his relationship with Hannah a secret from Debra, but that gets blown out of the water when Astor, Cody and Harrison pay him a surprise visit and the news leaks out. Meanwhile, Isaak gets out of jail and steps up his pursuit of Dexter, while Quinn's power struggle with the Koshkas intensifies.


The Walking Dead - 9:00 - AMC - Season 3 Episode 6
Episode Title: Hounded
Andrea and the Governor bond, while Michonne comes to a decision about Woodbury.


The Good Wife - 9:30/10:00 - CBS/Global - Season 4 Episode 8
Episode Title: Here Comes the Judge
Will believes that a judge is biased against his client and demands a hearing to determine if another judge should take over the case. Meanwhile, Grace deals with the death of a classmate; and Zach searches for a way to help his dad's campaign.


American Dad - 9:30 - FOX/Global - Season 8 Episode 4
Episode Title: American Stepdad
After Stan's stepfather dies, he invites his mother (guest voice Swoosie Kurtz) to move in. Initially, Roger isn't pleased that he must share the attic with her, but he soon softens and the two roomies fall in love and get married, leaving Stan to deal with a new stepdad. Meanwhile, Steve and his friends stumble upon a plane-crash site while out biking and discover a long-lost "Fast and Furious"-type movie script that they're determined to make into a feature film.


Homeland - 10:00 - Showtime/Superchannel Canada - Season 2 Episode 8
Episode Title: I'll Fly Away
Brody's juggling of alliances appear to be leading him to a major meltdown, so Carrie, against Quinn's orders, stages a dicey intervention. Meanwhile, a conflicted Dana seeks comfort from an unlikely source.


Treme - 10:00 - HBO - Season 3 Episode 9
Episode Title: Poor Man's Paradise
Janette's restaurant is the talk of the town, but the popularity of a signature dish has her chefs feeling the heat in the kitchen. Meanwhile, Colson's strained relationship with the rest of the police department comes with a personal risk; Desiree confronts Nelson about his demolition contracts; Annie begins to tire of Davis' sulky attitude; Albert meets the jazz center's benefactors; and LaDonna finally finds out what's behind all the threats she's been getting.


The Mentalist - 10:30/10:00 - CBS/CTV - Season 5 Episode 8
Episode Title: Red Sails in the Sunset
Jane thinks Lorelei will lead a trail to Red John if she's no longer incarcerated, so he seeks Brett Stiles' assistance in springing her from prison.


Other Shows Worth Mentioning:
7:30 - The Cleveland Show - FOX
8:00 - The Dust Bowl - PBS
8:00 - Supernatural - Space Canada
8:30 - Happy Endings - CityTV
9:00 - Grimm - Space Canada
9:00 - Holiday Spin - Life Network
9:00 - Real Housewives Of Atlanta - Bravo USA
10:00 - Common Law - Showcase Canada
11:30 - Comic Book Men! - AMC


Movies Worth Mentioning:
8:00 - The Secret Life of Bees - CHCH
8:00 - Police Academy - TvTropolis
8:30 - Fast and the Furious 3 - Spike
10:00 - Police Academy 2 - TvTropolis
12:00 - Police Academy 3 - TvTropolis


What's Playing on the CBC:
8:00 - The Phantoms


What's on TLC:
9:00 - Sister Wives
10:00 - Breaking Amish


What's Playing in my Media Room:
7:00 - Amazing Race
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8:30 -
9:00 - Dexter, Boardwalk Empire, The Walking Dead
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10:00 - Homeland, Treme
11:30 - Comic Book Men