What's Playing in the Media Room: October 2nd

Extreme Makeover:Home Edition - 8:00 - ABC/CityTV Season 9 Episode 3
Episode Title: Gomez Family
The team builds a new home in South Jordan, Utah, for the family of a woman whose young son has a blood disorder.


The Amazing Race - 8:00 - CBS/CTV - Season 19 Episode 2
Episode Title: The Sprint of Our Lives
The teams depart from the National Revolutionary Martyrs' Shrine in Taipei, Taiwan, with the knowledge that a Double-Elimination awaits at the culmination of the leg.


The Simpsons - 8:00 - FOX/Global - Season 23 Episode 2
Episode Title: Bart Stops to Smell the Roosevelts
Principal Skinner challenges superintendent Gary Chalmers to take over Bart's education after one of Bart's pranks leads to a school fundraiser debacle. Chalmers takes an unconventional approach to teaching American history which sparks a fascination in President Teddy Roosevelt. Encouraged by Bart's educational renaissance, Chalmers takes Bart and his band of "Rough Riders" on an overnight excursion to Springfield Forest, but after a minor accident, the school administration fires Chalmers for taking the boys on an unauthorized field trip. Determined to get Chalmers' job back, Bart and the boys hold the school hostage until the administration reinstates Chalmers, and they stand up for the teacher who made a meaningful impact.


The Cleveland Show - 8:30 - FOX/Global - Season 3 Episode 2
Episode Title: The Hurricane
In Stoolbend, the Brown/Tubbs family tries to salvage what's left of their vacation. Meanwhile, Cleveland Jr. shocks everyone with a proclamation of his religious beliefs.


Desperate Housewives - 9:00 - ABC/CTV - Season 8 Episode 2
Episode Title: Making the Connection
Susan discovers a dangerously thrilling way to help ease her guilt over being an accessory to the murder of Gaby's evil stepfather; Gaby plans a sexy surprise for Carlos to help him gain his sexual mojo back; Bree learns an interesting tidbit about Chuck's past: Lynette and Tom find it hard to say "no" to their kids' sometimes outlandish requests so as to not come off as the "bad guy" as their marriage woes continue; and Renee tries to win over hunky new neighbor Ben by finding out his passions.


The Good Wife - 9:00/10:00 - CBS/Global - Season 3 Episode 2
Episode Title: The Death Zone
When Alicia wins a verdict in a libel case involving a British businessman, she must quickly learn to navigate English Law when the case is retried in British court via satellite.


Family Guy - 9:00 - FOX/Global - Season 10 Episode 2
Episode Title: Seahorse Seashell Party
A storm hits the towns of Stoolbend, Quahog and Langley Falls. To help pass the time and calm his nerves, Brian consumes some questionable substances and has trouble sobering up. Meanwhile, Meg goes off the deep end after the family takes one too many jabs at her.


Boardwalk Empire - 9:00 - HBO - Season 2 Episode 2
Episode Title: Ourselves Alone
Concerned about losing his grip on Atlantic City, Nucky deliberates a countermove while trying to learn who in his inner circle betrayed him. As agents scour the Treasurerʼs office for incriminating evidence, Margaret strikes a pose from the past to help Nucky avoid further trouble in the present. In New York, Arnold Rothstein puts Jimmy on hold, but Meyer Lansky and Lucky Luciano loom as possible trading partners. Chalky is badgered in prison by Dunn Purnsley, a jailmate with an ax to grind; Owen Sleater, an advance man for Irish nationalist John McGarrigle, scouts the Thompson residence; the Commodore introduces Eli to "the men who made this city."


Dexter - 9:00/10:00 - Showtime/TMN Canada - Season 6 Episode 1
Episode Title: Those Kind of Things
Dexter Morgan attends his 20th high school reunion; Dexter considers his son's legacy; Debra becomes an unexpected hero.

I watched this one earlier in the week and it was a GREAT start to the season.


American Dad - 9:30 - FOX/Global - Season 8 Episode 2
Episode Title: Hurricane!
When the Smiths decide to stay home during a hurricane that hits Quahog, Stoolbend and Langley Falls, they must fight tooth and nail to survive.


Pan Am - 10:00 - ABC/CTV - Season 1 Episode 2
Episode Title: We'll Always Have Paris
On a trip to Paris, Kate and Laura have a surprise passenger - their mom - who has come to settle some unfinished business with Laura; Maggie faces the unwanted attentions of an aggressive passenger, and Dean and Colette share a momentary flirtation as he tries to track down some leads on Bridget.


CSI:Miami - 10:00 - CBS - Season 10 Episode 2
Episode Title: Stiff
The discovery of a strange murder weapon leads the CSIs into the world of gigolos.


Breaking Bad - 10:00 - AMC - Season 4 Episode 12
Episode Title: End Times
Hank pushes Gomez and the DEA to pursue a lead. Jesse gets alarming news while Walt struggles to protect his family.


Hung - 10:00 - HBO - Season 3 Episode 1
Episode Title: Don't Give Up on Detroit; Hung Like a Horse
Ray and Tanya try to convince a bank officer that their idea is financially sound; Lenore discovers a new prospect.


Homeland - 10:00 - Showtime - Season 1 Episode 1
Episode Title: Pilot
In the opener of this "Manchurian Candidate"-like political thriller, a marine (Damian Lewis) rescued after eight years as a POW in Afghanistan returns home a war hero. But a CIA operative (Claire Danes) suspects he may actually be an enemy agent with a connection to Al Qaeda and part of a plan to commit a terrorist act on U.S. soil.

Watched this one a few weeks back and the more i think about it, the more I like it. Sadly it doesn't start in Canada until November on SuperChannel.


How To Make it in America - 10:30 - HBO - Season 2 Episode 1
Episode Title: I'm Good
Ben and Cam plan an event; Rachel carries a torch for Ben; Rene has a new billboard; Domingo expands his business.


Other Shows Worth Mentioning:


Movies Worth Mentioning:
8:00 - Wedding Crashers - CTV Two
8:00 - The Bourne Identity - CHCH
9:00 - Scream - Space Canada


Tonight on The CBC:
8:00 - Battle of the Blades
9:00 - Cover Me Canada


Tonight on TLC:
8:00 - Little People Big World
9:00, 9:30 - Sister Wives
10:00, 10:30 - Long Island Medium

What`s Playing in My Media Room:
8:00 - The Amazing Race
9:00 - Boardwalk Empire
10:00 - Pan Am, Breaking Bad, Dexter, Homeland