What's Playing in the Media Room - January 8th

Once Upon a Time - 8:00 - CBS - Season 1 Episode 8
Episode Title: Desperate Souls
Emma runs for public office and Mr. Gold and Regina take opposite sides in the election; and in the fairy-tale world, Rumplestiltskin becomes desperate to find a way to keep his son from a futile war.


60 Minutes - 8:00 - CBS
Stem cells being sold on the Internet as treatments for incurable diseases; Marines who petitioned for the right to be with their siblings on the front lines of combat in Afghanistan; truffles from China threaten the European white truffle industry.


Dateline NBC - 8:00 - NBC
Singer Jennifer Hudson discusses her upcoming wedding, healthy living and her new book, ``I Got This''; investigators find an unlikely suspect in a woman's death; actor Ricky Gervais talks about his life, fame and hosting the Golden Globe Awards.


The Simpsons - 8:00 - FOX/Global - Season 23 Episode 10
Episode Title: Politically Inept, With Homer Simpson
After his videotaped rant about airport security goes viral, Homer lands a radio talk show, and considerable political influence. Then he endorses rock star Ted Nugent (who provides his own voice) for president.


The Cleveland Show - 8:30 - FOX/Global - Season 3 Episode 8
Episode Title: Y Tu Jr. Tambien
Cleveland Jr. begins dating a gorgeous young Latina, arousing Cleveland's suspicions about her motives. Guest voices include Rosie Perez (Chonni) and Baseball Hall of Famer Johnny Bench (as himself).


Desperate Housewives - 9:00 - CBS/CTV - Season 8 Episode 10
Episode Title: What's to Discuss, Old Friend
Abandoned by her fellow housewives, a desperate Bree prepares to kill herself. Meanwhile, Gaby suspects that Carlos may have been involved in Det. Chuck Vance's murder; Susan decides to pursue her art career in New York—with or without Mike; and an angry Tom decides not to go to Paris with his girlfriend after Lynette confesses that she's an accomplice to murder and could soon be arrested.


The Good Wife - 9:00/10:00 - CBS - Season 3 Episode 12
Episode Title: Alienation of Affection
A couple whose divorce was overseen by Lockhart/Gardner brings a multimillion dollar lawsuit against the firm. The pair accuse the firm of encouraging their breakup for financial gain. F. Murray Abraham guest stars.


The Firm - 9:00 Two Hours - NBC/Global - Season 1 Episode 1 and 2
Episode Title: Pilot; Chapter Two
Attorney Mitchell McDeere resurfaces in the opener of the dramatic series set 10 years after the events established in "The Firm."


Shameless - 9:00 - Showcase - Season 2 Episode 1
Episode Title: Summertime
In the second-season premiere, following her breakup with Steve, Fiona lands a job tending bar at a popular local joint and makes a new acquaintance in an enterprising young businessman. Meanwhile, Frank uses Liam as collateral for a gambling debt; Lip takes bets on Little League games; and Kash leaves town, so Ian decides to take over the Kash and Grab.


Family Guy - 9:00 - FOX - Season 10 Episode 10
Episode Title: Quagmire and Meg
Quagmire is the only guest at Meg's 18th-birthday party and soon they hit if off—much to her parents' distress, of course. Peter is especially miffed and won't rest until he stops his Lothario neighbor from having his way with his daughter.


American Dad - 9:30 - FOX - Season 7 Episode 8
Episode Title: The Unbrave One
Steve wants to show Stan that he's a macho man—a superhero, in fact. Meanwhile, Francine has an identity crisis after getting some surprising news that could permanently alter the Smith family dynamic.


Pan Am - 10:00 - ABC/CTV - Season 1 Episode 10
Episode Title: Secrets and Lies
Maggie falls for a congressman after writing a critical piece for the Village Voice against his politics. Meanwhile, fate deals a blow to Colette and Dean's budding romance, and Ted thinks he's found the love of his life.


CSI:Miami - 10:00 - CBS - Season 10 Episode 12
Episode Title: Friendly Fire
An eccentric genius is assassinated with an unusual weapon.


Hell On Wheels - 10:00 - AMC - Season 1 Episode 9
Episode Title: Timshel
A looming railroad deadline throws Cullen and Lily together; Joseph and Elam deal with what their violent mission has wrought.


House of Lies - 10:00 - Showcase - Season 1 Episode 1
Episode Title: Gods of Dangerous Financial Instruments
A black comedy about a big-moneymaking management consultant and his high-rolling, low-ethics team. In the premiere episode, they head to New York to concoct a plan for bankers trying to justify their annual bonuses amidst financial chaos. On the home front, team leader Marty discovers his son wants to audition for the school musical, specifically the female lead.


Californication - 10:30 - Showcase - Season 5 Episode 1
Episode Title: JFK --> LAX
It's a few years later as Season 5 begins and Hank is living in New York but hoping to relocate. His opportunity arrives via an invitation from Charlie to come to L.A. to write a screenplay for a project starring rapper-turned-actor Samurai Apocalypse. Upon his return, Hank reunites with Karen and her new husband and discovers Becca has a boyfriend who bears an uncanny resemblance to her father.


Note: Shameless, House of Lies and Californication all start tomorrow night over on TMN in Canada.



Other Shows Worth Mentioning:
8:00 - Masterpiece Classic - Downton Abbey Season Two Premiere - PBS
8:00 and 9:00 - Storm Chasers - Discovery Canada
9:00 - Leverage - TNT
10:00 and 10:30 - Angry Boys - HBO


Repeat Rundown:


Movies Worth Mentioning:
8:00 - up - CBC
9:00 - The Assassination of Richard Nixon - CHCH
9:00 - Children of Men - Bravo Canada
9:00 - Batman: Under The Red Hood - Teletoon Canada


Tonight on The CBC:
8:00 - Up


Tonight on TLC:
8:00 - JIG
9:00 - Hoarding
10:00 - All American Muslim


What`s Playing in My Media Room:
8:00 - Once Upon a Time
9:00 - The Firm, Downton Abbey
10:00 - Pan Am, Hell On Wheels