What's Playing in the Media Room - April 13th

The Middle - 8:00 - ABC - Season 2 Episode 19
Episode Title: The Legacy
After receiving multiple warnings about leaving his dirty, smelly socks lying around the house, Mike has finally had enough and punishes Axl by forbidding him to play in the final school basketball game of the season. But everyone assumes that Mike is being petty when they discover that Axl could end up beating his father's record for most free throws landed in a season if he does play in the game. Meanwhile, Sue is ecstatic - but Frankie and Mike are suspicious -- when she wins an MVP trophy for cross-country, and Brick is humiliated when he's forced to wear hand-me-down clothes from his rebellious cousin.


Survivor:Redemption Island - 8:00 - CBS/Global - Season 22 Episode 9
Episode Title: The Buddy System
Rob tries to secure an Ometepe alliance, but Grant may be the one to jeopardize it.


Minute to Win It - 8:00 - NBC/CityTV - Season 2 Episode 21
Episode Title: Kids Try this at Home
Two teams take part in challenges in hope of winning $1 million.


American Idol - 8:00 1.5 Hours Live - FOX/CTV - Season 10 Episode 26
Episode Title: The Top 8 Finalists Perfom Live
The American Idol top 8 Finalists perform live once again hoping to impress the judges and the nation. After the performances, it is up to America to vote. Tune in to see who amazes the judges and who falls flat.

Tonight's Theme Is: Songs from the Movies

Performing Tonight Are:
Casey Abrams
Haley Reinhart
Jacob Lusk
James Durbin
Lauren Alaina
Paul McDonald
Scotty McCreery
Stefano Langone


America's Next Top Model - 8:00 - The CW - Season 16 Episode 8
Episode Title: Lana Marks
Tyra talks to the models about the importance of their portfolios; the models wear eco-friendly couture for a photo shoot at a landfill; designer Lana Marks helps the judges at elimination.


Better With You - 8:30 - ABC - Season 1 Episode 17
Episode Title: Better Without a Job
Maddie is ecstatic when she's told that she has made partner at her law firm. But just as soon as she tells everyone about her promotion, she gets laid off and, to save face, tells everyone she quit because she got a better job. Meanwhile, Vicky gives Mia and Casey a children's book passed down through the generations. Upon closer scrutiny, they parents-to-be wonder if there's a hidden, negative message between the lines.


Modern Family - 9:00 - ABC/CityTV - Season 2 Episode 19
Episode Title: The Musical Man
Cameron is relishing his role as interim music director at Luke and Manny's school, and he's taking on the upcoming spring musical performance with a little too much zest and fervor. Meanwhile, Jay's brother, Tommy, is in town for a visit, and their relentless brotherly ribbing goes a little too far; and Phil convinces the family to be in his new realty ad, but when he goes as far as to wrap the family minivan in the ad, the results are unexpected.


Criminal Minds - 9:00 - CBS/Global - Season 6 Episode 21
Episode Title: The Stranger
The BAU hunts a stalker in San Diego who is targeting college students. Meanwhile, the team comes under Strauss' scrutiny in the wake of the loss of Prentiss.


Shedding for the Wedding - The CW - Season 1 Episode 10
Episode Title: Ladies and Gentlemen, Introducing Mr. & Mrs. ... ?
After three months of working on their weight loss at home, the couples return to face the scale; previously eliminated couples compete for the ultimate honeymoon; the final two couples compete for the grand prize.


Happy Endings - 9:30 - ABC/CityTV - Season 1 Episode 1
Episode Title: Pilot
Forget who gets to keep the ring - when a couple splits, the real question is, who gets to keep the friends? Alex and Dave's wedding was supposed to be the happiest day of their lives, for them and their long-time friends... until Alex leaves groom-to-be Dave at the altar. The breakup, in the words of one pal, is a "huge game changer" that will complicate everyone's lives and make everyone question their own choices.


Breaking In - 9:30 - FOX/CTV - Season 1 Episode 2
Episode Title: 'Tis Better to Have Loved and Flossed
When Oz cryptically informs the team their latest case involves breaking into an old lady's home to steal the contents of her safe, the team thinks it will be a walk in the park - until they attempt to get through her security system. Meanwhile, Cameron meets a beautiful dentist who takes an active interest in his profession.


Happy Endings - 10:00 - ABC/CityTV - Season 1 Episode 2
Episode Title: The Quicksand Girlfriend
Dave's one-night-stand with Andrea lands him in "chicksand" as the hookup evolves into a relationship he's just not ready for yet. Jane, who thinks Alex is a terrible judge of people, can't keep herself from getting involved when her sister looks for a roommate now that Dave's moved out.


Criminal Minds:Suspect Behavior - 10:00 - CBS/CTV - Season 1 Episode 9
Episode Title: Smother
The Red Cell team must track down a suspect who is kidnapping young mothers. Meanwhile, Beth discovers why this particular case hits close to home for Mick.


Justified - 10:00 - Showtime - Season 2 Episode 10
Episode Title: Debts and Accounts
Raylan and Winona's idyll is shattered by violence, as Boyd and the Bennetts struggle to rise from the ashes of chaos in Harlan.


Repeat Rundown:
8:00 - Hoarding:Buried Alive
9:00 - Minute to Win It, Extreme Couponing
10:00 - Law and Order:SVU
10:30 - Modern Family


Tonight on The CBC:
NHL Playoffs

Tonight on TLC:
9:30 - Extreme Couponing
10:00 - Hoarding:Buried Alive


Movies worth Mentioning:
8:00 - Terminator 3 (CHCH)
9:00 - The Terminator (Movietime)


A Look at Late Night:
Conan: Dax Shepard, Anthony Anderson, The Kill
Late Show: Courtney Cox, Aziz Ansari, Alison Krauss and Union Station
Tonight Show: Diane Lane, Chris Jericho, Jessie J
Kimmel: Eva Longoria, Patrick Warburton, Robyn
Late, Late Show: Ashley Judd, Evan Michelson, Maz Jobrani
Late Night: Abigail Breslin, Mike Tyson, Motorhead (Repeat)


What will be playing in my Media Room Tonight:
8:00 - Survivor, American Idol
9:00 - Criminal Minds, Modern Family
9:30 - Breaking In, Happy Endings
10:00 - Criminal Minds, Happy Endings, Justified

What's Playing in the Media Room - April 12th

Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution - 8:00 - ABC - Season 2 Episode 1
Episode Title: Maybe L.A. Was a Big Mistake
Jamie is raising the stakes for his Food Revolution by bringing it to one of America's biggest cities, Los Angeles, but almost immediately has to rethink his approach when the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the nation's second largest school district, slams the door in his face. Jamie's first order of business... to win the support of the parents and teachers in hopes of appealing the LAUSD decision to lock him out of the school lunch program. He opens a kitchen in Westwood, where he hopes to provide educational tools to combat the obesity epidemic, and attends a school lunch convention, where he discovers a seminar advocating flavored milk in schools. Jamie stages a dramatic demonstration, but it falls short with the community, then attempts to create a healthy fast food menu in a local drive thru restaurant.


NCIS - 8:00 - CBS - Season 7 Episode 21
Episode Title: Dead Reflection
A Navy lieutenant's murder is caught on tape by a Pentagon security camera.


The Biggest Loser - 8:00 Two Hours - NBC/CityTV - Season 11 Episode 15
Episode Title: Episode #11.15
The nine remaining contestants arrive in New Zealand and embark on the adventure of a lifetime, starting with a visit to Sky Harbor, a popular tourist attraction known for its breathtaking views. Awaiting them are 51 flights of stairs to climb followed by the adrenaline rush of sky-jumping for contestants and trainers. Then it's on to a 5K challenge New Zealand-style, with the winning team getting an unforgettable helicopter ride to gorgeous Waiheke Island. The trainers take contestants to the Auckland Fish Market, where they talk about eating healthy while travelling abroad, and Jillian has a lively lobster encounter. Later, the contestants charter an American Cup racing boat to sail around Auckland Harbor, and one player with a special connection to New Zealand gets a very generous gift.


Dancing With The Stars - 9:00 Live - ABC/CTV - Season 12 Episode 7
Episode Title: Episode 1204A
Jennifer Hudson and David Garrett are the guest stars tonight. The couple with the lowest combined votes of the judges and public voting will be eliminated.


NCIS:Los Angeles - 9:00 - CBS/Global - Season 2 Episode 21
Episode Title: Rocket Man
Eric's going undercover for the first time to make sure that classified technology remains secure after a rocket engine expert ends up dead in a test chamber.


Traffic Light - 9:30 - Fox - Season 1 Episode 9
Episode Title: Best Man
Lisa asks Callie to help her with an out-of-town project; when Adam is asked to cover a bachelor party for a new article, he throws a Mike a second bachelor party.


Body of Proof - 10:00 - ABC/CityTV - Season 1 Episode 4
Episode Title: Talking Heads
Megan and her team must piece a victim back together when body parts turn up in a back alley. Lacey gets Megan's reluctant permission to film her at work for her school video essay project which in turn has a profound effect on Lacey's view of her mother.


The Good Wife - 10:00 - CBS/Global - Season 2 Episode 20
Episode Title: Foreign Affairs
Lockhart/Gardner represents a small drilling contractor in a dispute against a major oil conglomerate which is going well until a South American dictator takes over the case. Meanwhile, the election results are in.


Parenthood - 10:00 - NBC - Season 2 Episode 21
Episode Title: Slipping Away
Amber quits her job and begins to fall down a dangerous and destructive path. Crosby works with Joel to mend his relationship with Jasmine. Meanwhile, Kristina and Adam overhear a disturbing phone call, which strains their relationship with Haddie. Elsewhere, Sarah makes progress with her stage play with the help of Zeek's, old friend Gilliam T. Blount.


Repeat Rundown:
8:00 - Glee, One Tree Hill, What Not To Wear
9:00 - Raising Hope, Hellcats
10:00 - Two Episodes of Extreme Couponing


Tonight on the CBC:
8:00 - Election Debate 2011
9:00 - CBC Previews the NHL Playoffs


What's on TLC:
9:00 - What Not To Wear

Note: On Discovery Channel in the States, Deadliest Catch starts up with a two hour premiere, just not in Canada for some reason.


Movies Worth Mentioning:
Yikes, a couple of them are on, but none are worth the space.


A Look at Late Night:
Conan: Gordon Ramsay, Hayden Panettiere
Late Show: Ricky Gervais, Foo Fighters
Tonight Show: Kristen Bell, Austin Russell, Sara Evens
Kimmel: Emma Roberts, Morgan Spurlock, eliminated contestant from Dancing Stars, Jenny and Johnny
Late, Late Show: Wynonna Judd, Ariel Tweto


What's Playing in My Media Room:
9:30 - Traffic Light
10:00 - Parenthood, Body of Proof

What the hell happened? Tuesdays used to be jammed with stuff.

What's Playing in the Media Room - April 11th

Dancing With The Stars - 8:00 Two Hours - ABC/CTV - Season 12 Episode 6
Episode Title: Episode 1204
In the fourth week of the competition the celebrities and their pro-dancer partners will dance the Paso Doble, the Waltz or the Viennese Waltz.


How I Met Your Mother - 8:00 - CBS/CityTV - Season 6 Episode 20
Episode Title: The Exploding Meatball Sub
Lily and Barney react badly when Marshall finally quits his job at Goliath National Bank to take a volunteer position at an environmental organization. Meanwhile, Ted and Zoey's opposing positions on the future of the Arcadia come between them.


Chuck - 8:00 - NBC/CHCH - Season 4 Episode 20
Episode Title: Chuck Versus the Family Volkoff
When the CIA targets Vivian Volkoff for assassination, Chuck turns to an unusual ally to protect her: Vivian's father, Alexei. Ellie suspects her mother doesn't want her to find out about her father's past.


House - 8:00 - FOX/Global - Season 7 Episode 18
Episode Title: The Dig
The team treats a patient with a secret home life. Thirteen is released from prison. House enlists Thirteen to participate in a spud gun competition.


Mad Love - 8:30 - CBS - Season 1 Episode 8
Episode Title: Paw and Order
Connie gets a visit form Officer Dennis Barrett.


Mike and Molly - 9:00 - CBS - Season 1 Episode 20
Episode Title: Opening Day
Mike breaks tradition and invites Molly to join him and Carl at opening day for the Chicago Cubs.


Law and Order:LA - 9:00 Two Hours - NBC - Season 1 Episode 10
Episode Title: Silver Lake
Don Alvin's quiet life is destroyed when an intruder ambushes he and his family in their home, killing his wife and son. After searching for clues, the detectives discover similar cases that lead them to one powerful common thread. Meanwhile, DDA's Dekker and Rubirosa have to tread carefully in order to get a guilty verdict after Morales' puts their case in jeopardy.


The Chicago Code - 9:00 - FOX/Global - Season 1 Episode 8
Episode Title: Wild Onions
The record-breaking summer heat and the likelihood of blackouts send the Chicago Police Department into the streets in full force to temper the city's escalating violence. Alongside her new driver, Superintendent Teresa Colvin finds herself back in the field while Detectives Wysocki and Evers take over an emotional case in which a son witnessed his father's fatal shooting. Meanwhile, Alderman Gibbons enlists Liam to help keep his constituents cool.


Being Human - 9:00/10:00 - SyFy/Space Canada - Season 1 Episode 13
Episode Title: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Me Killing You
Celine reappears while Sally and Josh try to help Aidan.


Castle - 10:00 - ABC/CTV - Season 3 Episode 21
Episode Title: The Dead Pool
When a champion swimmer and Olympic hopeful is found dead in a training pool, Castle & Beckett dive in to investigate his murder, and uncover myriad secrets that might have led to his death. Also in the episode, crime fiction authors Michael Connelly and Dennis Lehane guest star, offering Castle their insights into the case over a game of poker.


Hawaii Five-0 - 10:00 - CBS/Global - Season 1 Episode 20
Episode Title: Ma Ke Kahakaai
While hiking in a remote area of the jungle to see the famed petroglyphs, McGarrett and Danny instead find a homicide victim. Meanwhile, their aunt's failing health leads Kono and Chin Ho to visit home, where Kono finally learns the truth about the scandal that ended her cousin's career with the Honolulu Police Department.


Nurse Jackie - 10:00 - Showtime/TMN - Season 3 Episode 3
Episode Title: Play Me
Much to Jackie's surprise, Kevin's younger sister, Tunie, shows up in the girls' bedroom, freshly hungover and tragically heartbroken after being dumped by her pilot boyfriend. On their way to work, Jackie tells Eddie she thinks Kevin installed Tunie to monitor her in the wake of his intervention. Lenny prepares Zoey a romantic picnic lunch only to crack her tooth when she bites into a sandwich where he's hidden his house key. Zoey talks things over with God, who's set up a makeshift piano bar in the ambulance bay. At the hospital, a Jewish Orthodox husband fights with his in-laws to have his critically injured wife moved to Beth Israel for a necessary operation. Later, bedlam ensues in the ER when two street meat vendors are brought in after a comically brutal turf war.


United States of Tara - 10:30 - Showtime/TMN - Season 3 Episode 3
Episode Title: The Full F*&k You Finger
Tara is stretching herself thin between college and planning a baby shower for an unappreciative Charmaine, causing Tara to transition. With no time to rest, Tara's alters begin to fight for control of the body, with terrible consequences for Charmaine...Kate's Japan plans are almost derailed by a natural disaster, but a chance meeting with a beautiful flight attendant leaves Kate to wonder if there are better possibilities to pursue without leaving the country. Meanwhile, Max must visit his compulsive hoarder mom Sandy to get her signature and sell the family business to OrgaLawn. A few days later, Marshall returns with Max to help clean his Grandma's house and learns some things about his father's past that make him worry about the strength of his own family ties.


Repeat Rundown:
8:00 - Little Mosque on the Prairie, Cake Boss
8:30 - 18 To Life, Cake Boss
9:30 - Two and a Half Men, Modern Family(CityTV), Cake Boss
10:00 - Harry's Law(CityTV)


What's on the CBC:
9:00 - Halifax Comedy Festival


What's on TLC:
9:00 - Cake Boss
10:00 - Kate plus 8
10:30 - Kate plus 8


Movie's Worth Mentioning:
8:00 - Executive Decision(Spike)


A Look at Late Night:
Conan: Chris O'Donnel, PJ Harvey
Late Show: Alec Baldwin, Wiz Khalifa
Tonight Show: Jamie Foxx, Jesse Heiman, KD Lang and the Siss Boom Bang
Kimmel: David Arquette, Mike Birbiglia, Asking Alexandria
Late, Late Show: Isabella Rossellini, Casey Wilson
Late Night:

What's Playing in my Media Room:
8:00 - How I Met Your Mother, House
8:30 - Mad Love
9:00 - The Chicago Code, Being Human
10:00 - Castle, Nurse Jackie
10:30 - United States of Tara


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What's Playing in the Media Room - April 7th

The Big Bang Theory - 8:00 - CBS - Season 4 Episode 20
Episode Title: The Herb Garden Germination
Sheldon and Amy secretly experiment on the gang by spreading rumors. Howard and Bernadette's relationship reaches an important milestone.

Thoughts from the Media Room: Enjoy this one folks, from what I can tell it's another 3 weeks until we get another episode of those loveable geeks.


American Idol - 8:00 - Fox - Season 10 Episode 25
Episode Title: The Fifth Finalist Of The Season Is Sent Home
It's that time of the week where one finalist will be eliminated from the competition. Tune in to see who faces the chopping block and is sent home after America's vote is revealed live.

Thoughts from the Media Room: Some STELLER performances last night, another couples of weeks and I think this competition is going to get really, really tough. So much talent this year.


The Vampire Diaries - 8:00 - The CW - Season 2 Episode 17
Episode Title: Know Thy Enemy
Elena and Alaric both lash out at John when Isobel's unexpected arrival leaves Jenna devastated. Bonnie works with Damon and Jeremy to find the spell they'll need to harness her ancestors' power. A heartbroken Caroline doesn't know what to do about Matt. Stefan and Damon realize they have a new secret weapon.

Thoughts from the Media Room: Looks who's back! It's been a long time coming.


Rules of Engagement - 8:30 - CBS - Season 5 Episode 20
Episode Title: Beating the System
When Jeff and Audrey learn their surrogate is pregnant, both of their lives change. Meanwhile, Timmy takes on the responsibility of wedding planner for Adam and Jennifer.

Thoughts from the Media Room: Sigh.


Perfect Couples - 8:30 - NBC - Season 1 Episode 13
Episode Title: Perfect Wedding
Leigh takes charge of the day as wedding planner as Vance and Amy struggle with cold feet. Dave and Julia argue about their toasts to the happy couple. Rex will stop at nothing to be a part of the wedding.

Thoughts from the Media Room: I'm pretty sure this is the last painful episode people will have to watch of this one.


CSI - 9:00 - CBS/CTV - Season 11 Episode 19
Episode Title: Unleashed
Langston and Sara turn to Lady Heather for help in tracking down the culprit responsible for injuring a woman before she was seemingly mauled to death by a mountain lion. Meanwhile, Nick and Dr. Robbins manage to rescue the unborn baby of a teenage girl who appears to have committed suicide.

Thoughts from the Media Room: I was going to say, SURPRISE, guess who's back. But the episode description ruined everything.


Bones - 9:00 - FOX/Global - Season 6 Episode 17
Episode Title: The Feet on the Beach
Seven pairs of dismembered feet wash ashore after a recent flood on the U.S.-Canada border, but things don't add up when six pairs of feet are identified as research corpses from a nearby university body farm. When Canadian forensic podiatrist Dr. Douglas Filmore takes the remains back to Canada, he and Brennan form an alliance to match the pairs of feet and identify the victim, and a rare and expensive pair of sneakers leads the team to the victim's murderer. Meanwhile, Cam gets in hot water when she makes college plans for her daughter behind her back.

Thoughts from the Media Room: Kind of a true story.


Nikita - 9:00 - The CW - Season 1 Episode 17
Episode Title: Covenant
Michael confronts Nikita in her lair and reveals that he knows Alex is the mole. He tells Nikita that she has 24 hours to find Kasim, the man who killed Michael's family, or he will tell Percy about Alex.

Thoughts from the Media Room: It would appear I gave up on this one too quickly.


The Mentalist - 10:00 - CBS/CTV - Season 3 Episode 19
Episode Title: Every Rose Has Its Thorn
Patrick Jane sets out to prove a beautiful yet manipulative matchmaker shot and killed her husband after his body is found floating in the marina.

Thoughts from the Media Room: V leader, Morena Baccarin plays a baddie this week.


Outsourced - 10:30 - NBC - Season 1 Episode 19
Episode Title: Charlie Curries a Favor From Todd
When Charlie loses his call center job, Todd hesitantly hires him until he finds a new one. However, Charlie has a hard time not being the manager, which causes friction with Todd. To make matters worse, Todd also learns Charlie is going through a mid-life crisis. Meanwhile, Rajiv concocts an unusual plan to raise money for his honeymoon and manages to enlist Gupta's help in his scheme.


Repeat Rundown:
8:00 - Wipeout, Community, Police Women of Broward County
9:00 - Grey's Anatomy, The Office
9:30 - Parks and Recreation,
10:00 - 30 Rock


Tonight on the CBC:
Montreal vs. Ottawa NHL Hockey


Tonight on TLC:
9:00 - Police Women of Broward County
10:00 - Unleashed: K9 Broward County
10:30 - Unleashed: K9 Broward County


Movies worth Mentioning:
8:00 - Made in America (CHCH)


A Look at Late Night:
Conan: Jack McBride, Colin Quinn, Hanson
Late Show: Ben Stiller, Dario Franchitti, The Strokes
Tonight Show: Emma Roberts, Gary Busey, Jeff Beck, Imelda May
Kimmel: Vin Diesel, Neve Campbell, Ellie Goulding
Late, Late Show: Helen Hunt, Billy Gardel
Late Night: Helen Mirren, Damon Wayans Jr, Paul Simon

What's Playing in my Media Room:
8:00 - The Big Bang Theory, American Idol, The Vampire Diaries
9:00 - CSI
10:00 - Archer

What's Playing in the Media Room - April 6th

Survivor:Redemption Island - 8:00 - CBS/Global - Season 22 Episode 8
Episode Title: This Game Respects Big Moves
he former tribes have big plans for one castaway who has the potential to change the game. Meanwhile, this same castaway grapples with the decision of whether to make the powerful move.


Minute To Win It - 8:00 - NBC/CityTV - Season 2 Episode 15
Episode Title: Twin Cities
A couple from Minnesota try to win $1 million in order to start a family.


American Idol - 8:00 1.5 Hours - Fox - Season 10 Episode 24
Episode Title: The Top 9 Finalist Perform
The American Idol Top 9 Finalists perform live once again hoping to impress the judges and the nation. After the performances, it is up to America to vote.

Tonight's Theme Is: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Performing Tonight Are:
Casey Abrams
Haley Reinhart
Jacob Lusk
James Durbin
Lauren Alaina
Paul McDonald
Pia Toscano
Scotty McCreery
Stefano Langone


America's Next Top Model - 8:00 - The CW - Season 16 Episode 7
Episode Title: Eric Daman
At a shoot with photographer and judge Nigel Barker, the models wear fashions designed for Ford's "Warriors in Pink" campaign and compete to appear in a national print ad. The winner also gets a huge surprise, and the shoot ends with an angry confrontation between two of the models.

Miss Jay takes the models on a field trip to Universal Studios for a VIP tour, where they are joined by Jay Manuel for a shoot with photographer Miguel Starcevich and Gossip Girl stylist Eric Damon. Daman joins the judges for an extra-dramatic panel, where one of the girls has a total meltdown.


Criminal Minds - 9:00 - CBS - Season 6 Episode 20
Episode Title: Hanley Waters
As the BAU investigates targeted killings in Tampa, they also deal with their own feelings about the loss of Prentiss.


Shedding for the Wedding - 9:00 - The CW - Season 1 Episode 7
Episode Title: For Better, for Worse, for Richer, for Poorer, in Sickness and in Health...
One couple is determined to defeat another; the couples have an emotional reunion with their maids of honor and best men.


Mr. Sunshine - 9:30 - ABC - Season 1 Episode 9
Episode Title: Ben and Vivian
Ben is in for a surprise when his one-night-stand turns out to be Crystal's new assistant, Vivian. When Ben and Vivian try to continue their "no strings attached" relationship, Ben discovers something about himself. Meanwhile, Crystal's efforts to be a responsible mom to Roman are derailed, and the mascot sends Alonzo over the edge.


Breaking In - 9:30 - Fox - Season 1 Episode 1
Episode Title: Pilot
Contra Security, a high-tech security firm that takes extreme - and often questionable - measures to sell its protection services is corporate America's answer to "The A-Team," giving clients a sense of security by first ripping it away. In the opener, Contra's man of mystery owner, Oz, blackmails his newest recruit, computer hacker Cameron, to join his team. Cameron quickly learns that cracking into state-of-the-art security systems is a lot easier than dealing with his co-workers, including the alluring Melanie, prank-pulling Cash and competitive Josh.


Off the Map - 10:00 - ABC/Global - Season 1 Episode 13
Episode Title: There's a Lot to Miss About The Jungle
The country's Holy Week festivities take a chaotic turn when a truck float crashes, and Ben makes a difficult call as Ryan's health deteriorates. Meanwhile, Lily forces her own issues aside when tragedy strikes Mateo's family farm.


Criminal Minds:Suspect Behavior - 10:00 - CBS/CTV - Season 1 Episode 8
Episode Title: Night Hawks
After a spree killer targets Oklahoma City residents, Cooper and the red cell team are called to step in before the situation escalates.


Law and Order:SVU - 10:00 - NBC - Season 12 Episode 21
Episode Title: Reparations
DA Jonah Dekker comes to NYC from Los Angeles to defend his cousin who has been accused of rape. Meanwhile, ADA Casey Novak returns to help detectives Benson and Stabler with the case. The detectives soon discover that the case goes much deeper than the current accusation and it raises the question: how far will someone go to get revenge for their family?


Justified - 10:00 - FX Network - Season 2 Episode 9
Episode Title: Brother's Keeper
Just as the bad blood between the Bennetts and the coal company threatens to boil over, Raylan must thwart one of Mags' sons.


Repeat Rundown:
8:00 - The Middle, Dragons' Den, Extreme Couponing
8:30 - The Middle
9:00 - Modern Family, Law and Order:SVU, Glee(Global)


What's on the CBC:
9:00 - Republic of Doyle


What's on TLC:
9:00 - Extreme Couponing
9:30 - Extreme Couponing
10:00 - Hoarding: Buried Alive


Movies worth Mentioning:
8:00 - The Italian Job(CHCH)


A Look at Late Night:
Conan: Danny McBride, Jeremy Wade, One Republic
Late Night: Don Rickles, Eva Longoria
Tonight Show: Matthew Morrison, Carrie Underwood
Kimmel: Norm Macdonald, Elisha Cuthbert, Funeral Party
Late, Late Show: Ellan Page, Marc Maron
Late Night: Jennifer Garner, Donald Glover, Paul Simon


What's Playing in my Media Room:
8:00 - American Idol, Survivor
9:00 - Criminal Minds
9:30 - Breaking In
10:00 - Criminal Minds:Suspect Behavior, Justified

What's Playing in the Media Room - April 5th 2011

Woohoo!  The NCAA tourney is over and we can get back to our tv.  Somewhat.  The schedule should be back to normal next week.  Let's take a look at the rest of the schedule.

No Ordinary Family - 8:00 - ABC/CTV - Season 1 Episode 20
Episode Title: No Ordinary Beginning
The Powells must join together to save JJ, who's been kidnapped, courtesy of Mrs. X and forced to solve an enigma that could lead to the permanence of the trilsettum's effects. Meanwhile, Joshua reconnects with Katie and discovers that he's about to become a father, and George's fate hangs in the balance as a prisoner aboard a plane that's quickly spiraling out of control and about to crash.

Thoughts from the Media Room: Season Finale on this one and enjoy it. It really doesn't look like this one is coming back.


NCIS - 8:00 - CBS/Global - Season 8 Episode 20
Episode Title: Two-Faced
To Gibbs' displeasure, Special Agent E.J. Barrett returns to lead the investigation of a seaman's death that may be connected to a series of port-related murders. Meanwhile, Ziva finally introduces her boyfriend, Ray, to the team.


The Biggest Loser - 8:00 Two Hours - NBC/CityTV - Season 11 Episode 14
Episode Title: Episode #11.14
This week kicks off with a pop challenge in which contestants have to estimate the length of a mile. The winning team gets a night out on the town, Hollywood style, while the other players have to stay behind and clean the ranch. Later, the teams race to light up a "Biggest Loser" board in a challenge that gives a stiff penalty for the losing team - no votes at the elimination. Then one trainer gets shocking news at the weigh-in, and after an emotional elimination, host Alison Sweeney delivers some very exciting news to the contestants.


Dancing With the Stars - 9:00 - ABC/CTV - Season 12 Episode 5
Episode Title: Episode 1203A
The judge's results from yesterday will be joined with the public voting. The couple with the lowest combined total will be eliminated. Selena Gomez and One Republic are the guest performers.


Body of Proof - 10:00 - ABC/CityTV - Season 1 Episode 3
Episode Title: Helping Hand
Megan finds she has a special connection to a young woman found murdered in a seedy motel room. Meanwhile, Megan starts taking an interest in what's going on around her when she learns about some of her colleagues' personal challenges.

Thoughts from the Media Room: I've got all the episodes to watch still for this, that can't be a good sign. I keep finding other things to watch.


The Good Wife - 10:00 - CBS/Global - Season 2 Episode 19
Episode Title: Wrongful Termination
To Lockhart/Gardner's disbelief, Louis Canning returns to face off against Alicia once again when the firm represents families of workers who committed suicide due to miserable working conditions. Meanwhile, Cary finds out shocking information about Kalinda.

Thoughts from the Media Room: Alex P. Keaton himself guest stars this week.


Parenthood - 10:00 - NBC - Season 2 Episode 20
Episode Title: New Plan
Crosby does everything he can to get Jasmine back. Meanwhile, Adam is nervous about Haddie going to prom with Alex, as Julia tries to spend more time with Sydney. Elsewhere, Sarah works on improving her script while also trying to focus on Amber's future.


Lights Out - 10:00 - FX Network - Season 1 Episode 13
Episode Title: War
Lights and Reynolds face off for the heavyweight title.

Thoughts from the Media Room: Season Finale on this one as well, also Reiko Aylesworth stops by for the finale.


Repeat Rundown:
8:00 - What Not To Wear, Glee, Nikita
9:00 - NCIS:LA, Raising Hope, Hellcats
9:30 - Traffic Light


What's on The CBC:
8:00 - Rick Mercer
8:30 - InSecurity
9:00 - Winnipeg Comedy Festival


What's on TLC:
9:00 - What Not To Wear
10:00 - What the Sell?
10:30 - What the Sell?


Movies worth Mentioning:
8:00 - Deliverance(SunTV)


A look at Late Night:
Conan: Tracy Morgan, Charlene Yi, Infantree
Late Show: Jennifer Garner, Jamie Oliver, Robbie Robertson
Tonight Show: Dwayne Johnson, Bethenny Hamilton, Fitz and The Trantrums
Kimmel: Christian Slater, Dr. Drew, The Decemberists
Late, Late Show: Steven Wright, Jerry O'Connell, Sophia Bush
Late Night: Keanu Reeves, Lorraine Nicolson, Booker T. Jones


What's Playing in My Media Room:
8:00 - No Ordinary Family, Rick Mercer
10:00 - Body Of Proof, Parenthood, Lights Out

What's Playing in the Media Room - April 4th

Dancing With the Stars - 8:00 Two Hours - ABC - Season 12 Episode 4
Episode Title: Episode 1203
Five pairs will be dancing the Rumba, the others will dance Cha Cha Cha, Paso Doble, Waltz, Samba and the Foxtrot.

Thoughts from the Media Room: If you've stopped by here before, you know how I feel about this show.


College Basketball Finals - 9:00 - CBS
Episode Title: The Final
NCAA Tournament: Butler vs. Connecticut (LIVE)

Thoughts from the Media Room: Thankfully it ends, can we get our tv schedule back now?


The Event - 9:00 - NBC/CityTV - Season 1 Episode 16
Episode Title: You Bury Other Things Too
After negotiations with the sleepers falls through, Martinez asks Senator Lewis to help him find any more of them within the White House, while Sterling tests Agent Simon's loyalties.

Thoughts from the Media Room: When will this thankfully end?


Being Human - 9:00/10:00 - Syfy/Space Canada - Season 1 Episode 12
Episode Title: You're the One That I Haunt
Nora has concerns about her pregnancy; Aiden an old flame; Sally's door appears.


Relapse - 9:00 - AandE - Season 1 Episode 1
Episode Title: David, Brooke
A firefighter's alcoholism gets violent; a meth addiction kills a young woman's dreams.

Thoughts from the Media Room: It doesn't get any harding hitting than this.


Castle - 10:00 - ABC/CTV - Season 3 Episode 20
Episode Title: Slice of Death
Castle & Beckett work the case of a man found dead inside a pizza oven, but it turns out not to be someone associated with the restaurant - it was a reporter. Was his story, "The Pizza Wars," enough to get him killed, or was it something much deeper than that?


Harry's Law - 10:00 - NBC/CityTV - Season 1 Episode 12
Episode Title: Last Dance
When Josh Peyton has a mental breakdown and is charged with breaking and entering, and assault, Harry comes to his defense. Meanwhile Adam and Rachel reluctantly team up to represent death row inmate Brian Jones only to realize that his appeal may be jeopardized by a clerical error. Back at the shoe store, Jenna and Malcolm's relationship is tested when they have their first argument.

Thoughts from the Media Room: I can't believe it's the season finale already here. This show really does get better every week. Hope it gets a second season.


Nurse Jackie - 10:00 - Showtime/TMN - Season 3 Episode 2
Episode Title: Enough Rope
Eddie tells Jackie he can't keep lying to Kevin, whom he now considers a real friend. Akalitus announces that All Saints is vying for a visit from Michelle Obama and confides to Jackie that O'Hara is looking for work at another hospital. Coop tries to bury the hatchet with Sam. The rift between Jackie and O'Hara softens when Jackie tells her that she'll follow her to any hospital just to be near her. Kevin tells Jackie his buddy Eddie called and is out of a job and asks if she can put in a good word for him at All Saints.


United States of Tara - 10:30 - Showtime/TMN - Season 3 Episode 2
Episode Title: Crackerjack
As Tara walks into her first Abnormal Psychology class, she transitions into her psychiatrist alter Shoshanna and begins lecturing her fellow students, only to be interrupted by the actual professor, Dr. Hattaras, who uses Tara's incident to embarrass her in front of her classmates as well as to vocalize his skepticism about D.I.D. At the same time, high school film students Marshall, Lionel and Noah set out to make a movie that their narrow-minded teacher won't soon forget. Max has his own worries when his biggest lawn-care competitor Larry, offers to buy Max's business which, if Max accepts, would put his best friend Neil out of a job. The timing couldn't be worse, since Neil has just moved in with Charmaine, to help bring their baby into the world. This adds to Kate's desperation to get out of Charmaine's house, and she finds an opportunity to teach English in Japan, an idea that leaves Max & Tara less than thrilled.

Thoughts from the Media Room: The always funny Eddie Izard guests this week.


Repeat Rundown:
8:00 - The Big Bang Theory, Chuck, House, 90210, Kate: Her Story, The Shameless pilot airs on TMN(WATCH IT!)
8:30 - Rules of Engagement
9:00 - The Chicago Code, Gossip Girl
9:30 - Cake Boss


What's on The CBC:
8:00 - Spelling Night in Canada
9:00 - Halifax Comedy Festival


What's on TLC:
9:00 - Cake Boss
10:00 - Kate plus 8


Movie's worth Mentioning:
There are couple movies on tonight here, but neither is worth mentioning.


A Look at Late Night:
Conan: Russell Brand, Khloe Kardashian, Roy Wood Jr.
Late Night: Charles Barkley, Sarah Vowell, Cold War Kids (Repeat)
Tonight Show: Tracy Morgan, Neve Campbell, Augustana
Kimmel: Katie Holmes, Dana Delaney, Bad Religion
Late, Late Show: DL Hugley, Michelle Monaghan
Late Night: James Franco, Maria Menounos, Booker T. Jones


What's playing in my Media Room:
9:00 - The Event
10:00 - Being Human, Castle, Harry's Law