What's Playing in the Media Room - March 1st

March 1st! Good lord, the winter is flying by and the tv season is three quarters finished already. Yikes.

No Ordinary Family - 8:00 - ABC - Season 1 Episode 17
Episode Title: No Ordinary Love
The mysterious Mrs. X tasks the sexy - and dangerous - Sophie to cause Jim and George to fall under her spell and make them do whatever she wants them to - which could place Jim's marriage in jeopardy. Meanwhile, Stephanie must decide whether or not to inject a patient with the trilsettum serum and risk turning him into a super in order to retain Dr. King's trust, and Daphne's boyfriend, Chris, begins to have suspicions about the Powell family's abilities.


NCIS - 8:00 - CBS - Season 8 Episode 17
Episode Title: One Last Score
NCIS discovers that one of its former investigative assistants found brutally stabbed to death was selling details for how to rob a warehouse full of valuable possessions belonging to a woman convicted of fraud. Meanwhile, a new special agent joins the office.


The Biggest Loser - 8:00 Two Hours - NBC - Season 11 Episode 9
Episode Title: Episode #11.9
The contestants are excited to hear from host Alison Sweeney that they will all be going home for two weeks. Each player returns home to emotional reunions with friends and family, after which they navigate the challenges of being back in their real lives, facing the same temptations that brought them to the ranch and realizing all of the things they are capable of doing now that they couldn't do before. When they come back to the ranch, they'll compete in a 5K challenge on a treadmill just as they did in the first episode of the season, but this time, they're going to run the 5K all by themselves. And just as before, each will pick who they want to train them - Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels or Cara Castronuova and Brett Hoebel-in the order in which they finish the challenge. Then a few contestants reach milestones at the weigh-in, after which another player is sent packing.


American Idol - 8:00 1.5 Hours - FOX - Season 10 Episode 13
Episode Title: Top 12 Boys Perform
The Top 12 male semifinalists take the American Idol stage for the first time to perform for the judges and for the nation. On this season's first night of voting, America votes to pick the Top 5 Guys.

Performing Tonight Are:
Brett Loewenstern
Casey Abrams
Clint Jun Gamboa
Jacob Lusk
James Durbin
Jordan Dorsey
Jovany Barreto
Paul McDonald
Robbie Rosen
Scotty McCreery
Stefano Langone
Tim Halperin


One Tree Hill - 8:00 - The CW - Season 8 Episode 17
Episode Title: The Smoker You Drink, the Player You Get
As Haley's due date approaches, she takes steps to ensure that all her friends and family will be ready when the time comes. Brooke and Julian also prepare to begin a family, while Chuck turns to Chase for help with a problem.


V - 9:00 - ABC - Season 2 Episode 8
Episode Title: Uneasy Lies The Hand
Erica, now officially in charge of the global Fifth Column, leads them in a high risk attack against Anna. Anna meanwhile, growing closer in her plan to destroy humanity, finds a major obstacle in a certain Live Aboard candidate; and Ryan sneaks back onto the Mothership to try and rescue his daughter.


NCIS:Los Angeles - 9:00 - CBS - Season 2 Episode 16
Episode Title: Harm's Way
Deeks' morning routine is disrupted when he is shot during a convenience store robbery, leaving the NCIS team to investigate whether he was the assailants' intended target.


Hellcats - 9:00 - The CW - Season 1 Episode 17
Episode Title: Dont Make Promises You Can't Keep
Savannah can't believe her ears when Charlotte finally reveals the identity of her baby's father. Marti confronts her mother for more information about her father. The Hellcats learn that Memphis Christian is using the same song as the Hellcats for their routine at nationals.


What Not To Wear - 9:00 - TLC - Season 8 Episode 21
Episode Title: Amanda R.
Amanda is a mommy blogger who hides behind the computer screen, Stacy and Clinton help her to come out of her comfort zone.


Raising Hope - 9:30 - Fox - Season 1 Episode 15
Episode Title: Snip, Snip
When Virginia and Sabrina discover secrets about each other, Sabrina blackmails Virginia into keeping her mouth shut. Meanwhile, Jimmy takes Burt to get a vasectomy after a family vote.


20/20 Primetime Special - 10:00 - ABC
Episode Title: Charlie Sheen Special


The Good Wife - 10:00 - CBS - Season 2 Episode 16
Episode Title: Great Firewall
The law firm of Lockhart, Gardner and Bond sues a social networking site on behalf of a Chinese dissident, who posted an anonymous blog about democracy in China, and was jailed and tortured by the Chinese government when the site failed to protect his anonymity and turned over his IP address. Meanwhile, Eli gets a tip that he hopes will drive Childs out of the race, and Will and Diane hope to wrestle the firm away from Derrick Bond once and for all.


Parenthood - 10:00 - NBC - Season 2 Episode 18
Episode Title: Qualities and Difficulties
Adam and Kristina find it difficult to talk to Max about his Asperger's Syndrome and come to Dr. Pelickan for guidance. Sarah revisits her relationship with Mark Cyr when she goes to him for help with her latest project. Elsewhere, Crosby attempts to mend his relationship with Jasmine, while Julia and Joel prepare to celebrate their eight-year anniversary.


White Collar - 10:00 - USA Network - Season 2 Episode 15
Episode Title: Power Play
In order to unmask a collision scheme, Neal and Peter switch their identities.


Lights Out - 10:00 - FX - Season 1 Episode 8
Episode Title: Head Games
Lights hires a trainer who also trained “Death Row” Reynolds.


Southland - 10:00 - TNT - Season 3 Episode 9
Episode Title: Failure Drill
Officer John Cooper's drug problem becomes worsen as Ben Sherman nears the end of his training period. Meanwhile, Lydia Adams is involved in a shoot-out while preoccupied with a teenaged victim and Sammy Bryant turns his attention to his impending fatherhood.


What's on the CBC:
8:30 - InSecurity
9:00 - The Pillars of the Earth

Repeat Rundown:
8:00 - Rick Mercer, What Not To Wear

A Look a Late Night:
Conan: Piers Morgan, Emmy Rossum, Nick Griffin
Late Show: Amanda Seyfried, BJ Novak, Cast of Spiderman: Turn of the Dark
Tonight Show: Matt Damon, Betty White, Cake
Kimmel: Emily Blunt, Max Irons, Aaron Lewis
Late, Late Show: Carla Gugino, Tom Lennon
Late Night: Isla Fisher, Josh Radnor, Dan St. Germain

What's Playing tonight in My Media Room:
8:00 - No Ordinary Family, American Idol
9:00 - V, Hellcats
9:30 - Raising Hope
10:00 - Parenthood, Lights Out, 20/20 Special.



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What's Playing in the Media Room - February 28th

The Bachelor - 8:00 Two Hours - ABC - Season 15 Episode 9
Episode Title: Episode #15.9
Romantic adventures await Brad and the final three women as they travel to spectacular South Africa. From a remarkable safari, to a private ride on an elephant, to a picnic high atop majestic cliffs known as "God's Window," the dates are filled with passion and excitement, as Brad continues to explore what his future would be like with each of these potential mates. At the end of each evening, Brad will present the bachelorette with an invitation to spend an intimate night together in a "fantasy suite," with the hope that she will accept. But will she? It's a wild, romantic ride with each of the women - until Brad makes a shocking, heart-wrenching decision he thought he would never have to make.


How I Met Your Mother - 8:00 - CBS - Season 6 Episode 18
Episode Title: A Change of Heart
When Barney starts to have real feelings for Nora, he worries that there is something wrong with his heart. Meanwhile, Robyn starts dating a guy who acts a lot like a dog.


Chuck - 8:00 - NBC - Season 4 Episode 17
Episode Title: Chuck Versus the First Bank of Evil
Vivian joins the team on a mission. Morgan searches for a new roommate.


House - 8:00 - Fox - Season 7 Episode 14
Episode Title: Recession Proof
A patient is admitted after breaking out in a severe rash triggered by caustic chemical exposure at his blue-collar job. As the team treats him, they discover that he has led his wife to believe that he is still maintaining his once-lucrative real estate career. Meanwhile, Cuddy is honored with an award and needs House to be at the charity event for support, but his attendance is threatened when his patient's battle to survive forces him to question his practice and his own happiness. Also, Chase and Masters teach each other a lesson in forging meaningful personal and professional relationships.


90210 - 8:00 - The CW - Season 3 Episode 17
Episode Title: Blue Naomi
Dixon and Navid formalize their partnership, and a chance meeting with Snoop Dogg could mean good news for Shirazi Studios. Naomi tries to impress Max by dressing up in an Avatar costume, but doesn't quite get the reaction she was hoping for. After learning the truth about Navid, Adrianna vows to get revenge. Meanwhile, Annie and Liam work together to expose Emily, and Ray confides in Ivy.


Shameless - 8:00 - TMN - Season 1 Episode 8
Episode Title: It's Time To Kill The Turtle
Sheila worries when Frank gives up drinking; Fiona scrambles to earn money; Lip meets with a college professor.


Pretty Little Liars - 8:00 - ABC Family/Much Music - Season 1 Episode 19
Episode Title: A Person of Interest
After a shocking revelation from the police, the spotlight is turned on four little liars who look to be crying wolf. But with everything pointing to Ian, how could the girls be wrong? Or could this be just another game "A" is playing with them? With the cops now demanding answers from Aria, Emily, Hanna and Spencer, will the girls come clean about "A," or are some secrets better left unspoken? Meanwhile, secret relationships take a toll on some of the Liars while others blossom. Love is not for the faint of heart.


Mad Love - 8:30 - CBS - Season 1 Episode 3
Episode Title: The Kate Gatsby
Ben gives bad advice to Kate not realizing that the advice could ruin a friendship that Kate and Connie have as well as the party being planned for Kate's birthday.


The Cape - 9:00 - NBC - Season 1 Episode 9
Episode Title: Razer
Concerned about the protection of his gang's city territory, Scales makes a controversial pact with Fleming and plans to bring a dangerous villain, Razer, to the city. Vince intercepts Razer's arrival, disguises himself as the villain and infiltrates the inner circle of Scales and his gang. Meanwhile, Fleming battles internally with his alter ego, Chess, and Orwell remains in a dreary state, hinting at a uncertain future.


The Chicago Code - 9:00 - Fox - Season 1 Episode 4
Episode Title: Cabrini Green
After a bomber blows up a city building, additional targets and innocent people remain in danger. Teresa handles the escalating crisis as Jarek and Caleb race against time to track down the suspect who might have ties to the Chicago Liberation Army. Meanwhile, Alderman Gibbons takes matters into his own hands when an armed teenage robber threatens him, which triggers a reflection on his own youth and upbringing when he was more of an idealist.


Gossip Girl - 9:00 - The CW/Much Music - Season 4 Episode 17
Episode Title: Empire of the Sun
Ben's mother comes to town, forcing issues to the surface between Ben and Serena. Russell Thorpe is determined to destroy Chuck's family legacy, but he risks alienating his daughter, Raina, in the process.


Greek - 9:00 - ABC Family - Season 4 Episode 9
Episode Title: Agents for Change
Rebecca recruits the help of the former house president after she learns that ZBZ is up for the Golden Lily award for being the best chapter in the country.


Being Human - 9:00/10:00 - SyFy/Space Canada - Season 1 Episode 7
Episode Title: I See Your True Colors and That's Why I Hate You
Josh’s family reunion is a disaster when things go haywire. Aidan, worried for his friend’s safety, confronts Bishop about the attack on Emily.


Mike and Molly - 9:30 - CBS - Season 1 Episode 18
Episode Title: Mike's Feet
Mike and Carl get on each other's nerves after working too many double shifts together during a snowstorm.


Californication - 9:30 - TMN - Season 4 Episode 8
Episode Title: Lights, Camera, Asshole
Hank takes a gig rewriting dialogue; Marcy tells Stu she is pregnant.


Castle - 10:00 - ABC - Season 3 Episode 17
Episode Title: Countdown
With time running out, Castle and Beckett must put aside their differences with Agent Fallon to avert a city-wide catastrophe.


Harry's Law - 10:00 - NBC - Season 1 Episode 7
Episode Title: American Dreams
Tommy convinces Harry to help him defend four albinos seeking asylum in the U.S. from the dangers of albino hunters in their native Tanzania. Elsewhere, Jenna's car is stolen, but is later returned by the thief's sister in hopes that the firm will represent him on an unrelated theft charge. Back in the office, Jenna and Harry's relationship gets rocky when Harry makes a hurtful comment.


Tonight on The CBC:
8:00 - Little Mosque
8:30 - 18 To Life
9:00 - Village on a Diet


Tonight on TLC:
9:00 - Cake Boss
9:30 - Outrageous Kid Parties
10:00 - 19 Kids and Counting

Repeat Rundown:
9:00 - Two and a Half Men
10:00 - Hawaii Five-0


A Look at Late Night:
Conan: Marisa Tomei, Harland Williams, Fritz and The Tantrums
Late Show: Brian Williams, Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Zac Brown Band
Tonight Show: Christina Applegate, John Fulton, Michael Fulton
Kimmel: Bill Maher, Esperanza Spalding
Late Late Show: Isaac Mizrahi, Patton Oswalt
Late Night: Topher Grace, Jim Gaffigan, Glasser


What's Playing in my Media Room
8:00 - How I Met Your Mother, House, Shameless
8:30 - Mad Love
9:00 - The Chicago Code, Being Human,
9:30 - Californication
10:00 - Castle, Harry's Law

Oscar Live-Blog - Third Hour

Here we go with the third and hopefully final hour of the show.

10:41 - More awkward and  The last two songs. 

10:42 - Florence!!  Brilliant artist.

10:44 - Followed by...Gwyneth.

10:46 - Toy Story grabs the Original Song. 

10:52 - Were we expecting Celine to make an appearence?

10:53 - This is the most shocking part of the show here.  Sad to see just how many greats we've lost in a year.

10:56 - Halle Berry, what Oscar Curse.

11:00 - Umm, Anne, Wonder Woman has already been cast.  What's with that dress?

11:01 - Hilary Swank, what Oscar Curse x 2?

11:02 - So Swank is here to announce someone else.  Director Award already?  Isn't it a wee bit early.

11:03 - Whaaaat? King's Speech for best director with Tom Hooper.  Wow indeed, Tom.

11:06 - The Lifetime awards can't even be shown live.  Wow.  Slap in the face to the greats of this field.

11:07 - That sir is one amazing bow tie.  Frances rules!

11:11 - Jeff Bridges enters, we've only got three left people  We're almost there.  How can't Portman win this one.  Seriously.  There we go.  A stunning performance.

11:20 - Sandra Bullock here for the guys award.  Please don't take almost 8 minutes like Jeff did.

11:25 - She only took 5 minutes and like predicted, it goes to Firth.

11:33 - Last award of the night, let's see what they picked as the movie of the year. 

11:35 - While the King's Speech speech was fitting for the montage, at this point, I wouldn't be surprised to see it win it all.  Kind of took the suspense out of it for me.

11:36 - The King's Speech win's it all.

That's all for another year.  I hope this year we get the same quality of movies.

Oscar Live-Blog - Second Hour

9:29 - Reese looks stunning, as always.  Has she aged since Cruel Intentions?  Seriously?

9:31 - Supporting Actor is up, holy Batman's beard, Batman.  Some great performances in this category this year.  On a side note, I'm really digging the envelope this year.  LOL!!

9:32 - Bale wins, no surprise there.  Bale's accent blows my mind every time he wins an award.  Nice joke by Bale to the audio clip that released a few year's back where he lost his mind and must have dropped the F-Bomb a few dozen times.  Wow, Batman is tearing up.

9:39 - Let's celebrate ABC! Um, what?

9:40 - Another history lesson, thanks Australia.  Thanks George Lucas!  I haven't watch E.T. in years, I really need to sit down and watch it soon.  Thanks Oscars for the reminder.

9:42 - Original Score, fingers crossed for Trent Reznor! YES!!!  How many of us thought all those years ago when listening to the Downward Spiral screaming Fuck You Like an Animal would have thought that guy one day would be an Oscar Winner?

9:45 - Is James Franco looking at his lines when he looks up like that?  Or is he just trying to remember.  He's driving me nuts with that, I'm sure I'm not alone on that.

9:46 - Scarlett and Matthew, that's two pretty people if I say so myself.  Sound Mixing:  Another one for Inception.  I have to wonder if Inception will win more awards than anything else, but just not the big ones.

9:48 And let's get that other sound award out of the way.  Sound Editing.  Yet another for Inception.

9:54 - One of Oscars biggest blunders, Maresi Tomei, what's she doing lately?  I do remember The Fighter from last year, or the year before.  But since then?  Oh, she's hosting the Techincal Awards.  James Franco and I just shared a thought.  I said congrats Nerds 10 seconds before he did.  Too funny.

9:55 - Yes, Lord of the Rings mention.  Way to go Cate.  Make up goes to the Wolfman.

9:58 - Costume Design goes to Alice in Wonderland.   Did this movie come out in January 2010?  It seems soooo long ago now.

10:02 - Hey Kevin Spacey, you need to do another Usual Suspects type of movie.  Ugg, I can't believe we're still doing the song performances.  Welcome to killing the flow of the show. 

10:05 - Woah, wait a minute, are they doing all the songs at once? 

10:06 - Is that Chuck?  He can sing??

10:12 - Love the shout out to Oscar Pools!  Documentary Short Subject, Strangers No More.  Sorry, your movie is a stranger to me.   I know of no way of watching those movies in this area. 

10:14 - Live Action Short Film, God of Love.  Oh, thank you.  Lesson Learned, I-Tunes, we can see these movies on I-Tunes. 

10:16 - Love the Auto Tune of movies!! 

10:19 - Oprah!!

10:20 - Best Documentary, Inside Job.  Come on, they should have given it to Banksy.

10:23 - Just got mentioned by @BizInBurlington for the first hour live blog.  That's awesome.

10:24 - I took a two hour nap this afternoon trying to prepare this event and I'm fading fast here.  Pick it up Oscars.

10:27 - And here we have a former host that did a much better job than the current two.  He got the standing ovation because I think the audience wants him to take over.

10:29 - Is Billy trying to give the current hosts some advice here? 

10:31 - ya, Jude, get out of Downey's way...

10:32 - Best Visual Effects goes to Inception, how many is that now, you'd really think I'd know at this point.

10:34 - From what I can tally, the number is 4 for Inception.

10:34 - Film Editing, The Social Network.  No Doubt.  If you've seen the movie, you know what I'm talking about.  The flow of this movie is incredible.  Winding the storylines the way they did and it flowed so well.  Great job.

Let's end this hour here.  See ya on the next page.

Oscar Live-Blog - First Hour

Here we go, hosted this year by two of Hollywood's youngest and brightest stars in Hathaway and Franco.  I am excited mostly to see what the often wacky Franco brings to the table.  I hope they play up the fact he truly is the hardest working man in Hollywood.  About a month ago in Entertainment Weekly they posted his schedule and it was nuts.  The man lives on like 3 hours sleep a night.

8:30 - Great opening montage, what a great year in film.  Some amazing flicks this year.

8:32 - The Hathaway/Franco trip through the year's best was hilarious.  Hathaway can really pull off the Boston accent quite well.  "Loved You Tron" !!! HAHAHAA How awesome is Baldwin.  You just got Inceptioned!  LOVE IT! 

8:36 - Back to the Future clip!!!  WHAAAAAAAAT!!!  Highlight of the night so far, yes I know it's only six minutes in, but still.

8:39 - Franco looks a wee bit nervous or is it just me? or is he just high?

8:40 - This is dragging out a wee bit, it's starting to get a bit awkward.  Let's start handing out some awards already.

8:41 - Where was the dad in Toy Story?  Thinks that make you go hmmmm.

8:42 - History lessons while we watch the show? Let's not kill the flow of the show.

8:43 - Art Direction is up first, um, don't they normally start with the best supporting actress award?  Alice in Wonderland gets it, doesn't it seem like that movie came out like atleast two years ago?  Mental note, look up and see what Tim Burton is doing.

8:46 - Cinematogrophy, here we go with Inception's first award.  Considering the big show down is between The Social Network and The King's Speech, I made a tonne of picks for Inception.

8:51 - Wow, Kirk Douglas.  Good for him to be out there.

8:53 - Supporting Actress, let's see if all the previous award shows predicted it right.  Holy crap, I totally see Conan O' Brian's sister in The Fighter.  That's hilarious.  Kirk Douglas still has an amazing sense of humor!  Melissa Leo!!  Simply amazing in the role. 

8:59 - It would appear that we aren't on ANY sort of tape delay!  Classic!

9:02 - JT is Banksy, it's so obvious!

9:03 - Rumor has it that Franco has shared his stash with EVERYONE at the Oscars this year.

9:04 - Animated Short is up, The Lost Thing.

9:05 - I've just noticed something, I don't have a drink or any snacks.  That's how exciting this speech is.  Time to fill it up.

9:06 - Ah crap, we're jumping right into another award.  Toy Story 3.  Not really a surprise there.  Ok, let's get a drink and some snacks.  I'll be right back blog.

9:09 - Just in case you were curious, Throwback Pepsi and Smartfood - Salty and Sweet version.  I didn't even know Smartfood was doing a Kettle Corn.  Bless you Smartfood, bless you. 

9:13 - Holy crap, I need to turn down the brightness on my tv.  Damn those suits are BRIGHT!  Screenwriters are up with Adapted:  Yes!  The Social Network!  Great Book.  I really suggest you read it.  Sorkin delivers a great speech! 

9:16 - Original Screenplay, here we go:  The King's Speech!  I'm stunned. Sets the battle up even further between it and Social Network. 

9:23 - And we're back.  This isn't Doogie Howser or Hugh Jackman I'll tell ya.

9:24 - So next year, can we have Alec Baldwin back?

9:25 - It's almost an hour and we finally got a Sheen joke in there.

9:26 - Brand and Mirren, what a couple of presentators.  Brand is much funnier here than he was on SNL a few weeks back.

9:28 - Best Foriegn Film, A Better World. 

Going to end this hour here.  See you next hour.

What's Playing in the Media Room - February 27th

The Oscars are on tonight and I know that isn't for everyone, but if you aren't watching those, it's slim pickings outside of that.


83rd Academy Awards - 8:30 Three Plus Hours - ABC
Honors for achievements in film take place at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles; James Franco and Anne Hathaway host.


The Amazing Race - 8:00 - CBS - Season 18 Episode 2
Episode Title: I Never Looked So Foolish in My Whole Entire Life
The teams continue racing from Shelly Beach with the clue Phil provided, with Amanda and Kris knowing that their automatic U-Turn will likely soon come into play.


Big Love - 9:00 - HBO/HBO Canada - Season 5 Episode 7
Episode Title: Til Death Do Us Part
Bill eyes a wedding as a chance to reseal his commitment to his three wives, though Barb remains skeptical. In the meantime, Nicki looks to take full advantage of her special day. Alby makes a game-changing power play; Lois resists Barbʼs vision of her future; Marge is cautioned about the financial pitfalls of Goji Blast; Cara Lynn brings a guest to the theater; Heather changes her mind about Ben.


Californication - 9:00 - Showtime - Season 4 Episode 8
Episode Title: Lights, Camera, Asshole
Hank rewrites a zombie movie; Marcy tells Stu she's pregnant.


CSI: Miami - 10:00 - CBS - Season 9 Episode 14
Episode Title: Stoned Cold
The CSIs try to figure out which nerd took revenge when a high school bully is stoned to death.


Shameless - 10:00 - Showtime - Season 1 Episode 8
Episode Title: It's Time To Kill The Turtle
Sheila fears to lose Frank when he gives up drinking. While Lip suspects their dad hasn't changed, Debbie and Carl enjoy having Frank back in their life. Meanwhile, Fiona tries to find a better paid job.


Spartacus:Gods of the Arena - 10:00 - TMN - Season 1 Episode 6
Episode Title: The Bitter End
Batiatus seeks vengeance against Tullius for all that has befallen him. He obtains the help of his gladiators and his friend Solonius in the cause, each seeking to right the wrongs done to them. The opening of the new arena arrives, promising a spectacle of combat and blood the likes of which Capua has never seen.


Repeat Rundown:
8:00 - The Simpsons, Minute To Win It
8:30 - Bob's Burgers
9:00 - Undercover Boss, Minute To Win It, Family Guy
10:00 - Minute To Win It


What's Playing in my Media Room:
The Oscars and The Amazing Race.

Happy Oscars Day!

It's finally here, the biggest awards show of the year and the most hyped. Much like the Super Bowl, the award show rarely deliveres the hype that it promises. But year after year, I'm on the couch in my media room watching. How can't I? It truly is the best movies of the year. Going to be a great show with Franco and Hathaway hosting this year. Got a few things still to watch before the show starts at 8:30. So let's get right into it.

Actor in a Leading Role
Javier Bardem in “Biutiful”
Jeff Bridges in “True Grit”
Jesse Eisenberg in “The Social Network”
Colin Firth in “The King's Speech”
James Franco in “127 Hours”

Thoughts from The Media Room: The only thing I haven't watched here is Bardem in Biutiful so I can't comment on his performance. Bridges, Eisenberg and Franco would more than likely win any other year. All of their performances where fantastic. But Firth makes The King's Speech, without him, the movie would be nowhere near as good, he makes the movie.

Actor in a Supporting Role
Christian Bale in “The Fighter”
John Hawkes in “Winter's Bone”
Jeremy Renner in “The Town”
Mark Ruffalo in “The Kids Are All Right”
Geoffrey Rush in “The King's Speech”

Thoughts from The Media Room: Bale was Dicky Eklund, a fantastic performance.


Actress in a Leading Role
Annette Bening in “The Kids Are All Right”
Nicole Kidman in “Rabbit Hole”
Jennifer Lawrence in “Winter's Bone”
Natalie Portman in “Black Swan”
Michelle Williams in “Blue Valentine”

Thoughts from The Media Room: What a weird category for me, The Kids Are All Right gets so much hype and I don`t get it. I didn`t think it was that great. Nicole Kidman can be great in things and while I haven't watched Rabbit Hole, she always seems to be Nicole Kidman in a movie. Jennifer Lawrence was very, very good in Winter's Bone, same with Willaims in what I thought was an awful movie in Blue Valentine. But this is Portman's to lose at this point.


Actress in a Supporting Role
Amy Adams in “The Fighter”
Helena Bonham Carter in “The King's Speech”
Melissa Leo in “The Fighter”
Hailee Steinfeld in “True Grit”
Jacki Weaver in “Animal Kingdom”

Thoughts from The Media Room: The more I think about Melissa Leo in The Fighter, the more I love the performance. If I couldn't give it to Leo, I'd have to give it to Steinfeld. What a performance.


Animated Feature Film
“How to Train Your Dragon” Chris Sanders and Dean DeBlois
“The Illusionist” Sylvain Chomet
“Toy Story 3” Lee Unkrich

Thoughts from The Media Room: Um? Where's Dispicable Me? #snub Is this even fair to the other two movies?


Art Direction
“Alice in Wonderland” Production Design: Robert Stromberg; Set Decoration: Karen O'Hara
“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1” Production Design: Stuart Craig; Set Decoration: Stephenie McMillan
“Inception” Production Design: Guy Hendrix Dyas; Set Decoration: Larry Dias and Doug Mowat
“The King's Speech” Production Design: Eve Stewart; Set Decoration: Judy Farr
“True Grit” Production Design: Jess Gonchor; Set Decoration: Nancy Haigh


Cinematography
“Black Swan” Matthew Libatique
“Inception” Wally Pfister
“The King's Speech” Danny Cohen
“The Social Network” Jeff Cronenweth
“True Grit” Roger Deakins

Thoughts from The Media Room: A stunning movie to watch.


Costume Design
“Alice in Wonderland” Colleen Atwood
“I Am Love” Antonella Cannarozzi
“The King's Speech” Jenny Beavan
“The Tempest” Sandy Powell
“True Grit” Mary Zophres

Thoughts from The Media Room: I always like to give this award to period pieces as they seem to have the most complex costumes and would have to do the most work to put the costumes together.



Directing
“Black Swan” Darren Aronofsky
“The Fighter” David O. Russell
“The King's Speech” Tom Hooper
“The Social Network” David Fincher
“True Grit” Joel Coen and Ethan Coen

Thoughts from The Media Room: Like woah, major #snub. A little movie called Inception and its director Nolan? Wow. Gotta go with Fincher then.


Documentary (Feature)
“Exit through the Gift Shop” Banksy and Jaimie D'Cruz
“Gasland” Josh Fox and Trish Adlesic
“Inside Job” Charles Ferguson and Audrey Marrs
“Restrepo” Tim Hetherington and Sebastian Junger
“Waste Land” Lucy Walker and Angus Aynsley

Thoughts from The Media Room: The only one I've watched, a strange f'in movie. Plus I really want to see "Banksy" go up there and get his award. I'm watching a few of the other films this afternoon.

Documentary (Short Subject)
“Killing in the Name” Nominees to be determined
“Poster Girl” Nominees to be determined
“Strangers No More” Karen Goodman and Kirk Simon
“Sun Come Up” Jennifer Redfearn and Tim Metzger
“The Warriors of Qiugang” Ruby Yang and Thomas Lennon

Thoughts from The Media Room: Not going to lie, that's a total guess.


Film Editing
“Black Swan” Andrew Weisblum
“The Fighter” Pamela Martin
“The King's Speech” Tariq Anwar
“127 Hours” Jon Harris
“The Social Network” Angus Wall and Kirk Baxter

Thoughts from The Media Room: I've said it before, I LOVE the flow of this movie, to interweave those storylines with the court cases and never lose steam, wonderful.


Foreign Language Film
“Biutiful” Mexico
“Dogtooth” Greece
“In a Better World” Denmark
“Incendies” Canada
“Outside the Law (Hors-la-loi)” Algeria

Thoughts from The Media Room: Picked it for the Globe and it won, so I'm going with it again.


Makeup
“Barney's Version” Adrien Morot
“The Way Back” Edouard F. Henriques, Gregory Funk and Yolanda Toussieng
“The Wolfman” Rick Baker and Dave Elsey

Thoughts from The Media Room: How could this not win? They created the Wolfman?


Music (Original Score)
“How to Train Your Dragon” John Powell
“Inception” Hans Zimmer
“The King's Speech” Alexandre Desplat
“127 Hours” A.R. Rahman
“The Social Network” Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross

Thoughts from The Media Room: YES!


Music (Original Song)
“Coming Home” from “Country Strong” Music and Lyric by Tom Douglas, Troy Verges and Hillary Lindsey
“I See the Light” from “Tangled” Music by Alan Menken Lyric by Glenn Slater
“If I Rise” from “127 Hours” Music by A.R. Rahman Lyric by Dido and Rollo Armstrong
“We Belong Together” from “Toy Story 3 Music and Lyric by Randy Newman

Thoughts from The Media Room: I hope this is the song near the end of the movie when the helicopter arrives, that scene almost brought me to tears, not going to lie. A beautiful cinematic moment.


Best Picture
“Black Swan” Mike Medavoy, Brian Oliver and Scott Franklin, Producers
“The Fighter” David Hoberman, Todd Lieberman and Mark Wahlberg, Producers
“Inception” Emma Thomas and Christopher Nolan, Producers
“The Kids Are All Right” Gary Gilbert, Jeffrey Levy-Hinte and Celine Rattray, Producers
“The King's Speech” Iain Canning, Emile Sherman and Gareth Unwin, Producers
“127 Hours” Christian Colson, Danny Boyle and John Smithson, Producers
“The Social Network” Scott Rudin, Dana Brunetti, Michael De Luca and Ceán Chaffin, Producers
“Toy Story 3” Darla K. Anderson, Producer
“True Grit” Scott Rudin, Ethan Coen and Joel Coen, Producers
“Winter's Bone Anne Rosellini and Alix Madigan-Yorkin, Producers

Thoughts from The Media Room: The best I've seen this year, no movie had an impact on me like The Social Network.


Short Film (Animated)
“Day & Night” Teddy Newton
“The Gruffalo” Jakob Schuh and Max Lang
“Let's Pollute” Geefwee Boedoe
“The Lost Thing” Shaun Tan and Andrew Ruhemann
“Madagascar, carnet de voyage (Madagascar, a Journey Diary)” Bastien Dubois

Thoughts from The Media Room: Seems like an odd title. That's the only reason I'd pick it.


Short Film (Live Action)
“The Confession” Tanel Toom
“The Crush” Michael Creagh
“God of Love” Luke Matheny
“Na Wewe” Ivan Goldschmidt
“Wish 143” Ian Barnes and Samantha Waite

Thoughts from The Media Room:??


Sound Editing
“Inception” Richard King
“Toy Story 3” Tom Myers and Michael Silvers
“Tron: Legacy” Gwendolyn Yates Whittle and Addison Teague
“True Grit” Skip Lievsay and Craig Berkey
“Unstoppable” Mark P. Stoeckinger

Thoughts from The Media Room: Gotta go with this, I read somewhere about the sound you heard when the van is falling is the same sound from another part of the movie slowed waaaaaay down. Genius.


Sound Mixing
“Inception” Lora Hirschberg, Gary A. Rizzo and Ed Novick
“The King's Speech” Paul Hamblin, Martin Jensen and John Midgley
“Salt” Jeffrey J. Haboush, Greg P. Russell, Scott Millan and William Sarokin
“The Social Network” Ren Klyce, David Parker, Michael Semanick and Mark Weingarten
“True Grit” Skip Lievsay, Craig Berkey, Greg Orloff and Peter F. Kurland

Thoughts from The Media Room: I'll keep my sound awards consistent?


Visual Effects
“Alice in Wonderland” Ken Ralston, David Schaub, Carey Villegas and Sean Phillips
“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1” Tim Burke, John Richardson, Christian Manz and Nicolas Aithadi
“Hereafter” Michael Owens, Bryan Grill, Stephan Trojanski and Joe Farrell
“Inception” Paul Franklin, Chris Corbould, Andrew Lockley and Peter Bebb
“Iron Man 2” Janek Sirrs, Ben Snow, Ged Wright and Daniel Sudick

Thoughts from The Media Room: Awesome summer movie = special effects spectacular.


Writing (Adapted Screenplay)
“127 Hours” Screenplay by Danny Boyle & Simon Beaufoy
“The Social Network” Screenplay by Aaron Sorkin
“Toy Story 3” Screenplay by Michael Arndt; Story by John Lasseter, Andrew Stanton and Lee Unkrich
“True Grit” Written for the screen by Joel Coen & Ethan Coen
“Winter's Bone” Adapted for the screen by Debra Granik & Anne Rosellini

Thoughts from The Media Room: A great book that was translated for the screen very well.


Writing (Original Screenplay)
“Another Year” Written by Mike Leigh
“The Fighter” Screenplay by Scott Silver and Paul Tamasy & Eric Johnson; Story by Keith Dorrington & Paul Tamasy & Eric Johnson
“Inception” Written by Christopher Nolan
“The Kids Are All Right” Written by Lisa Cholodenko & Stuart Blumberg
“The King's Speech” Screenplay by David Seidler

Thoughts from The Media Room: I've said it before, how does someone think of Inception?

What's playing in the Media Room - February 25th 2011

Supernanny - 8:00 - ABC - Season 7 Episode 12
Episode Title: Demott Family
Jo tries to help a New Jersey cop and his wife with their unruly 4-year-old triplets and 11-year-old son.


The Defenders - 8:00 - CBS - Season 1 Episode 16
Episode Title: Noland v. Galloway Pharmaceuticals
After people overdose on epinephrine, Nick and Pete sue a pharmaceutical company for faulty packaging; Lisa contemplates a job offer and has a secret affair.


Who Do You Think You Are? - 8:00 - NBC - Season 2 Episode 4
Episode Title: Kim Cattrall
Actress Kim Cattrall searches for information about her grandfather, who abandoned her mother and aunt when they were young.


Kitchen Nightmares - 8:00 - Fox - Season 3 Episode 4
Episode Title: Davide
Ramsay travels to Boston to help a restaurant owner.


Smallville - 8:00 - The CW/CHCH - Season 10 Episode 14
Episode Title: Fortune
Zatanna sends magic bottles of champagne to Clark and Lois' bachelor and bachelorette parties; Lois tries to retrace her steps after losing her engagement ring.


Primetime:What Would You Do? - 9:00 - ABC
Episode Title:
Hidden cameras capture reactions to gay military personnel showing affection in public, a woman criticizing another for an interracial adoption, and an older woman falling for an Internet scam.


CSI:NY - 9:00 - CBS - Season 7 Episode 16
Episode Title: The Untouchable
When a conspiracy theorist is found dead, the team discovers that her beliefs may not have been too far off base.


90210 - 9:00 - Global - Season 3 Episode 15
Episode Title: It's High Time
Emily interferes with Annie's love life and internship; Naomi hides her feelings for Max; Ivy makes a new friend; Navid, Liam and Dixon plan a night out with Teddy.


Dateline NBC - 9:00 - Two Hours
The rivalry between two teens turns deadly when threats escalate to violence; an Indiana mother is found asphyxiated in her basement gym.


Fringe - 9:00 - Fox - Season 3 Episode 15
Episode Title: Subject 13
Revisiting an intense period in the lives of the Bishops and Olivia.


Supernatural - 9:00 - Season 6 Episode 15
Episode Title: The French Mistake

Say Yes To the Dress - 9:00 - TLC - Season 6 Episode 11
Episode Title: Double or Nothing
After buying a ball gown, Amy feels her dress doesn't fit the change in venue; Tara wants a dress that accentuates her figure; Lisa eyes a dress that is over her budget.

Episode Title: New Beginnings
Lindsay's wedding is a fresh start for her; Cher brought her new family to help choose a gown; Vera is having a big day in fittings.


20/20 - 10:00 - ABC
The daughters of a Utah doctor believe he is responsible for their mother's death.


Blue Bloods 10:00 - CBS - Season 1 Episode 16
Episode Title: Age of Innocence
A young girl is murdered at a debutante ball; Nicky rides along with Danny as he investigates.


Spartacus:Gods of the Arena - 10:00 - Starz - Season 1 Episode 6
Episode Title: The Bitter End
Batiatus seeks vengeance for all that has befallen him and retains his gladiators and Solonius in the cause. The opening of the new arena arrives, promising a spectacle of combat and blood.





Tonight on the CBC:
8:00 - Market Place
9:00 - The Fifth Estate


Repeat Rundown:
8:30 - Rick Mercer Report

A look at Late Night:
Late Show: Matthew Morrison, Jeff Altman, Jessice Lee Mayfield
Tonight Show: Emily Blunt, Jackson Murphy, Darlene Love
Late, Late Show: Melissa Leo, Phil Keoghan
Late Night: Jason Sudeikis, Amber Heard, Cyril Renaud


What's Playing in My Media Room:
10:00 - Blue Bloods and that's it...

What's Playing in the Media Room - February 24th 2011

Wipeout - 8:00 - ABC - Season 4 Episode 8
Episode Title: Family Night, Kids Eat It for Free
Twenty-four contestants compete against each other and the clock to make it through wild obstacle courses to ultimately be one of the final 4. The final 4 then face the Wipeout Zone. The contestant with the fastest time wins $50,000.


The Big Bang Theory - 8:00 - CBS - Season 4 Episode 17
Episode Title: The Toast Derivation
Sheldon becomes concerned when everybody begins to hang out at Raj's apartment and discovers Leonard is the center of the group.

Thoughts from the Media Room: Oh boy, Sheldon won't like that, I really don't think concerned will be the right word.


Community - 8:00 - NBC - Season 2 Episode 17
Episode Title: Intro to Political Science
As the school prepares for the Vice President's visit, Dean Pelton organizes the first student elections. Annie, who is determined to win, is pitted in a tough battle against Jeff, Leonard and Star Burns. Meanwhile, Abed has noticed the secret service agents casing the school and develops a clandestine friendship with special agent Robin Vohlers.


American Idol - 8:00 Two Hours - Fox - Season 10 Episode 12
Episode Title: This Season's Top 24 Are Revealed
The auditions conclude when judges Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler reveal – in an exciting new twist – 24 semifinalists: 12 guys and 12 girls.

Thoughts from the Media Room: I thought I read months ago that they weren't going to lock into 12 and 12 and that they were going to just take the best 24. Even if it meant, 20 girls and 4 guys?


The Vampire Diaries - 8:00 - The CW - Season 2 Episode 16
Episode Title: The Houseguest
Katherine's mind games are getting on everyone's nerves, but Damon, Stefan and Elena realize that her knowledge of Mystic Falls history will help them stay alive. Frustrated with her relationship with Matt, Caroline finds a new way to get his attention. Alaric makes a surprising confession to Jenna, and Katherine makes a different kind of confession to Damon. Stefan and Bonnie try to convince Jonas and Luka that they should all be working together, but Jonas' lack of trust leads to a violent and fiery confrontation.

Thoughts from the Media Room: Enjoy this one kids, it's not coming on for a while. A long while. Like April 7th while.


Rules of Engagement - 8:30 - CBS - Season 5 Episode 16
Episode Title: Jeff Day
When Jeff proclaims it's 'Jeff Day', he gets his way until the cleaning lady arrives. Meanwhile, Adam has to figure out why his eye is twitching.

Thoughts from the Media Room: New time-slot for this one. How many chances does this awful show get?


Perfect Couples - 8:30 - NBC - Season 1 Episode 7
Episode Title: Perfect House
When Leigh's injuries prevent her from participating in a doubles tennis tournament with Rex, Julia steps in as her replacement. Dave, Vance and Isabella set up shop in one of the houses they're selling until Amy spoils the fun.

Thoughts from the Media Room: Still on? Really?


Grey's Anatomy - 9:00 - ABC - Season 7 Episode 16
Episode Title: Not Responsible
Meredith must choose between her fertility treatments and her eyesight when she begins having trouble seeing, Mark makes it clear to Callie and Arizona that he takes his role as father-to-be very seriously, and April discovers there's more to Dr. Stark than first appears.


CSI - 9:00 - CBS - Season 11 Episode 16
Episode Title: Turn On, Tune In, Drop Dead
The CSIs are on zombie alert when two men initially pronounced dead mysteriously come back to life.

Thoughts from the Media Room: Have ya heard that Lady Heather is coming back for an episode next month? She is!


The Office - 9:00 - NBC - Season 7 Episode 17
Episode Title: Todd Packer
After many years and motel rooms, Dunder Mifflin traveling salesman (and Michael Scott's best friend) Todd Packer is ready to leave the road behind and take a desk job in the office. However, it remains to be seen if Jim, Dwight, Holly and the rest of the office are ready for Todd. Elsewhere, after his computer freezes for the millionth time, Andy battles office administrator Pam for a new computer.


Nikita - 9:00 - The CW - Season 1 Episode 16
Episode Title: Echoes
In order to speed up her healing, Amanda sedates Alex after her last mission then takes advantage of Alex's drugged condition to question her about the secrets Amanda believes Alex is keeping. Nikita realizes Alex is in danger and tries to secure her another identity to smuggle her out of the country. However, Nikita's contact double-crosses her and she comes face to face with a surprising opponent. Meanwhile, Michael becomes suspicious of Alex and asks Birkhoff to investigate her.


Royal Pains - 9:00 - USA Network - Season 2 Episode 18
Episode Title: Listen To The Music
Hank looks for answers when he believes a patient has been misdiagnosed. Divya and Raj take dance lessons in preparation for their wedding.

Thoughts from the Media Room: Season Finale on this one.


Police Women of Cincinnati - 9:00 - TLC - Season 1 Episode 6
Episode Title: Good Girl in a Bad World
A suspected drunk driver gets a rude awakening when Mandy finds him passed out; Tia races into action when a child calls to report a shooting; Colleen's patience is tested when she nabs a prostitute; Rose helps a fast food clerk who feels threatened.


Parks and Recreation - 9:30 - NBC - Season 3 Episode 6
Episode Title: Indianapolis
Leslie and Ron drive to Indianapolis to receive commendation for the upcoming Pawnee Harvest Festival. Tom hosts a launch party for a local cologne maker in hopes of pitching him his fragrance "Tommy Fresh." Meanwhile, Andy and April discover how to have fun without spending any money.

Thoughts from the Media Room: How awesome is it that Andy and April are finally together!


Private Practice - 10:00 - ABC - Season 4 Episode 15
Episode Title:
Charlotte and Cooper look to forgive each another after revealing secrets during couples therapy, Violets seeks the forgiveness and approval of her fellow doctors after they learn her novel-in-progress will make all of their personal lives public, Sheldon treats a patient who claims to have multiple personality disorder, and Sam and Naomi team up on a case involving a pregnant teen with Down's Syndrome.


The Mentalist - 10:00 - CBS - Season 3 Episode 16
Episode Title: Red Queen
Evidence in the murder of an antiques dealer found dead in a museum indicates that the suspect may be a member of the CBI team.


30 Rock - 10:00 - NBC - Season 5 Episode 16
Episode Title: TGS Hates Women
Liz hires a woman to the TGS writing staff when she's accused of being anti-woman. Jack starts a quest to become CEO of Kabletown.

Thoughts from the Media Room: Isn't TGS The Girl Show?


Fairly Legal - 10:00 - USA Network - Season 1 Episode 6
Episode Title: Believers
Kate mediates between Marcus, a frustrated inventor, who's being fired and his employer who holds the rights to his latest invention. When Marcus takes the device and threatens to jump to his death, Kate must find a fair resolution for everyone.


Archer - 10:00 - FX Network - Season 2 Episode 5
Episode Title: The Double Duece
When members of Woodhouse's famed WWI Royal Flying Corps squadron (the old "Double Deuce") start dying mysteriously, he naturally suspects foul play. As does Archer, who tries to help his loyal manservant track down the killer. While also babysitting the wee baby Seamus. So it should be a fairly busy weekend.


Jersey Shore - 10:00 - MTV - Season 2 Episode 22
Episode Title: Kissing Cousins
Snooki's summer of hookups comes back to haunt her. The Situation pulls the ultimate prank on Deena and Snooki. But the rest of the guys have the last laugh when they ditch The Situation for taking too long to get ready for dinner.


Outsourced - 10:30 - NBC - Season 1 Episode 16
Episode Title: Take this Punjab and Shove It
When one of the call center workers quits, Todd is excited to have the opportunity to hire a new employee. After interviewing numerous unqualified candidates, Todd finally finds a diamond in the rough. However, Todd's happiness is short-lived when he finds out that someone close to him has poached his new recruit. Meanwhile, Gupta finds himself in trouble with a loan shark and must find a way to pay him back or else.


Repeat Rundown
10:00 - Space Canada - V From Tuesday Night if you missed it.


What's on the CBC
8:00 - The Nature of Things - Racoon Nation, I heard the producer of this talking on the radio this morning, this sounds fascinating.

9:00 - Doc Zone - Remote Control War


A Look at Late Night
Conan: Stephen Merchant, Kumail Nanjiani
Late Show: Senator Rand Paul, Bright Eyes
Tonight Show: Meredith Viera, Pauly D, Hanson
Kimmel: Owen Wilson, Kelly Ripa, Adele
Late, Late Show: Forest Whitaker
Late Night: Snooki, Laurie Anderson


What's Playing in my Media Room
8:00 - Community, The Big Bang Theory, Idol, The Vampire Diaries
9:00 - CSI, The Office, Royal Pains
9:30 - Parks and Recreation
10:00 - 30 Rock, Archer

What's Playing in the Media Room - February 21st

The Bachelor - 8:00 Two Hours - ABC - Season 15 Episode 8
Episode Title: Episode #15.8
The stakes are high for Brad as he leaves on an exciting, emotionally charged trip across the country to visit the final four women's hometowns. How will he withstand the scrutiny of Chantal's very successful entrepreneurial father? Will Ashley H.'s ambitious career goals stand in her way of finding love with Brad? Will Shawntel, the beautiful mortician, be able to stand up to her father and his long held, cherished plans for her to succeed him in the family business? Finally, will Brad get to meet Emily's daughter, who she has never been introduced to anyone she has dated, and how will that decision affect their relationship? Everyone meets in NY as Brad makes another gut-wrenching decision to narrow the field to the final three women.


How I Met Your Mother - 8:00 - CBS - Season 6 Episode 17
Episode Title: Garbage Island
After Marshall sees a documentary about garbage, he becomes fixated on saving the environment. Meanwhile, Ted runs into Zoey's ex-husband, The Captain, and Robin forces Barney to admit he has feelings for Nora, the girl who made history as his first Valentine's Day date ever.


Chuck - 8:00 - NBC - Season 4 Episode 16
Episode Title: Chuck Versus The Masquerade
Chuck and Sarah's Valentine's Day is put on hold when they must travel to England to protect an oil baron's daughter. A mysterious woman makes Casey a compelling offer. Ellie and Devon receive parenting help from an unusual source.


House - 8:00 - Fox - Season 7 Episode 13
Episode Title: Two Stories
House participates in a school's Career Day and breaks a few rules by sharing explicit medical stories. Waiting outside the principal's office, he meets two fifth-grade students who assess House's relationship woes and try to help him understand how his selfish antics get in the way of showing Cuddy how he really feels.


90210 - 8:00 - The CW - Season 3 Episode 16
Episode Title: It's High Time
Back to her old tricks, Emily messes with Annie's internship at the playhouse -- and with Annie's boyfriend. Silver convinces Navid to sign the release for Adrianna's reality show to help distract her and throw her off the track. Naomi bottles up her feeling for Max. After watching footage from her birthday party, Adrianna makes a stunning realization. Ivy meets a new guy, Raj and they strike up a friendship.


Pretty Little Liars - 8:00 - ABC Family/Much Music - Season 1 Episode 18
Episode Title: The Badass Seed
As their doubts, fears and suspicions grow, Aria, Emily, Hanna and Spencer start to wonder what the true face of evil looks like. Is it the girl who holds a grudge and will do anything to keep her loved ones near? Is it the new brother-in-law who might have a darker side beneath the surface? Or is it an unknown stranger who is playing puppet master with four girls' lives? Only time will tell who the Bad Seed is. Meanwhile, Aria sees the school play as an opportunity to get closer to Ezra. But will her plan backfire and put her relationship in jeopardy?


Mad Love - 8:30 - CBS - Season 1 Episode 2
Episode Title: Friends and Other Obstacles
Ben and Kate aren't able to go on their first date because Larry and Connie are keeping them from it.


The Cape - 9:00 - NBC - Season 1 Episode 8
Episode Title: The Lich:Part 2
The Cape, Max and Rollo are forced to rely on Dana's legal connections to help them discover The Lich's whereabouts. Heavily entranced by Conrad Chandler's potent serum, Orwell struggles to fight off the physiological and mental effects of the strong dose. Meanwhile, Netta's strange loyalty to The Lich is clarified. In a sedated, weak state, Orwell drifts between reality and fantasy sequences, which slowly reveal her history and past.


The Chicago Code - 9:00 - Fox - Season 1 Episode 3
Episode Title: Gillis, Chase and Baby Face
Jarek and Caleb arrive first on the scene at a bank robbery and chase the thief through the streets of Chicago only to find he has met a gruesome end. As the Chicago Police Department pieces together the clues of the robber, Superintendent Colvin conducts a critical meeting with Alderman Gibbons about a key construction site. Duplicitous politicking raises the stakes and further exposes the depth of corruption in the city.


Gossip Girl - 9:00 - The CW/Much Music - Season 4 Episode 16
Episode Title: While You Weren't Sleeping
It wouldn't be a proper Upper East Side party without some major Gossip Girl drama, and for Eric's 18th birthday celebration there is plenty to go around. Blair decides to speed up the time table on her career path to becoming a powerful woman, but ultimately stretches herself too thin. Serena is forced to choose between her family and Ben. Chuck and Lily's relationship remains icy in the aftermath of Lily's betrayal.


Greek - 9:00 - ABC Family - Season 4 Episode 8
Episode Title: Subclass Plagiostomi
A mock trial during class proves a great outlet for the fighting Casey and Evan. Meanwhile, Rusty and Calvin try to save Dale from an embarrassing moment at a talent show.


Being Human - 9:00/10:00 - SyFy/Space Canada - Season 1 Episode 6
Episode Title: It Takes Two To Make a Thing Go Wrong
Sally still feels strong resentment about her wrongful death and wants to make Danny's life miserable because of what he had done. Coincidentally, she then meets a poltergeist in a club who gives her some ideas. Marcus thinks Rebecca has a hold over Aidan and uses her to manipulate Aidan into coming back. Josh's sister Emily crashes at the apartment for a while, and Josh finally finds the courage to ask a lady out on a date.


Mike and Molly - 9:30 - CBS - Season 1 Episode 17
Episode Title: Joyce and Vince and Peaches and Herb
When Mike refuses to leave his comfortable couch, Molly decides to go out with her sister.


Castle - 10:00 - ABC - Season 3 Episode 16
Episode Title: Setup
Castle and Beckett investigate the apparent robbery-homicide of a New York cab driver, only to discover that the victim was involved in a mysterious conspiracy with unimaginable consequences. As the stakes continue to rise, hard-charging federal agent Mark Fallon takes over the investigation. Together, Fallon, Beckett and Castle must race to unmask the truth about the victim before it's too late.


Hawaii Five-0 - 10:00 - CBS - Season 1 Episode 18
Episode Title: Loa Aloha
Five-0 must find a bomber out for revenge before he can set more bombs and kill more people. Danny's brother Matt is in town but a family reunion isn't the reason.


Harry's Law - 10:00 - NBC - Season 1 Episode 6
Episode Title: Bangers In the House
Harry and Malcolm come together to mediate a gang war, but soon find themselves butting heads when a gang member decides he wants out to start a better life. Elsewhere, Rachael and Adam team up to defend against a wrongful termination lawsuit brought by an employee who claims he was let go for being too old.

Tonight on The CBC:
8:00 - Little Mosque
8:30 - 18 to Life
9:00 - Village on a Diet

Repeat Rundown:
9:00 - Two and a Half Men


A Look at Late Night:
Conan: Ed Helms, Carmelo Anthony, Chromeo
Late Show: Donald Rumsfeld, Cobie Smulders, Adele
Tonight Show: Kathy Lee Gifford, Hoda Kotb, Armie Hammer, Hayes Carli (Repeat)
Kimmel: Matthew Perry, Morena Baccarin, Pitbull (Repeat)
Late Late Show: Sara Rue, Wolf Blitzer
Late Night: Samuel L Jackson, Larry The Cable Guy, Phantogram (repeat)


What's Playing in my Media Room
8:00 - How I Met Your Mother, House, Shameless
8:30 - Mad Love
9:00 - The Chicago Code, Being Human, Episodes
9:30 - Californication
10:00 - Castle, Hawaii Five-0, Harry's Law