What's Playing in the Media Room - November 30th

Survivor: South Pacific - 8:00 - CBS/Global - Season 23 Episode 12
Episode Title: Cult Like
A castaway makes a big move during the immunity challenge; an alliance member becomes a liability.

I can't be alone in being amazingly bored with this season of Survivor?


The X Factor - 8:00 1.5 Hours - FOX/CTV - Season 1 Episode 19
Episode Title: Top 7 Perform
The remaining seven acts perform.

I am LOVING the talent of this show. I'll be tweeting during the show, giving my thoughts. @trodge


America's Next Top Model - 9:00 - The CW - Season 17 Episode 12
Episode Title: Tyson Beckford
The final four ladies write a fashion blog and work with Tyra on a motion editorial. Tyson Beckford is a guest judge.


Harry's Law - 9:00 - NBC/Global - Season 2 Episode 9
Episode Title: Head Games
Harry and Adam argue on behalf of parents whose son died after receiving a concussive blow during a high-school football game; Harry examines the danger of football injuries to young athletes; Tommy represents a single mother who robbed a bank.

They've made too many changes on this show and I've totally lost interest. Too bad, I really enjoyed it last season.


I hate My Teenage Daughter - 9:30 - FOX - Season 1 Episode 1
Episode Title: Pilot
Two single moms (Jaime Pressly, Katie Finneran) who are best friends struggle to raise their spoiled, mean-girl teen daughters, who are also best friends. In the comedy's opener, the teens lock a student in a school bathroom and their moms won't let them go to a dance as punishment.

I'm hearing this isn't very good, but I'll check the pilot out anyways.


Law and Order:SVU - 10:00 - NBC - Season 13 Episode 9
Episode Title: Lost Traveler
The investigation into the disappearance of a Romany boy proves difficult because of his community's distrust of outsiders, such as police. When detectives center in on a neighbor as the prime suspect, it causes much distress within the close-knit group.


Sons of Anarchy - 10:00 - Superchannel Canada - Season 4 Episode 13
Episode Title: To Be, Part 1
In Part 1 of the two-part Season 4 finale, Jax faces a new challenge that threatens his family and SAMCRO.

The reaction last night when on twitter when this aired in the states was NUTS! Going to be a great wrap-up to a great season. Part 2 Next week.


American Horror Story - 10:00 - FX - Season 1 Episode 9
Episode Title: Spooky Little Girl
The Black Dahlia (Mena Suvari), a famous Hollywood murder victim from the 1940s, visits the house. Meanwhile, Constance discovers more of Tate's bad behavior.

WHAAAAAT?!?!? Just when you think this show can't get any crazier, IT DOES! So is Connie Britton done like until the finale when she births the devils spawn?


Your FX Canada Update:
Channel 318 SD and 565 HD for Rogers Customers as this point.

9:00 - Sons of Anarchy - Season 1 Episode 5 - Giving Back
10:00 - American Horror Story - Season 1 Episode 6 - Piggy Piggy


Repeat Rundown:
8:00 - A Muppets Christmas - The CW
8:00 - The Middle - ABC
8:30 - Suburgatory - ABC
9:00 - Modern Family - ABC, Criminal Minds - CBS
9:30 - Happy Endings - ABC
10:00 - Revenge - ABC


Tonight on the CBC:
8:00 - Dragons' Den
9:00 - Winnipeg Comedy Festival


Tonight on TLC:
Repeats o' Plenty


Other Shows Worth Mentioning:
8:00 - Christmas in Rockefeller Center - NBC
8:00 - Drake: The Homecoming - Much Music
10:00 - Grammy Award Nomination Concert - CBS
10:00 - Pysch - USA Network
10:00 - Royal Pains - Showcase Canada
10:00 and 10:30 - Lady Hoggers


Movies Worth Mentioning:
8:00 - Conspiracy Theory - CHCH
9:00 - Drag Me To Hell - MovieTime
9:00 - Shutter Island - TMN
9:30 - Superman II - HDNet Canada


A Look at Late Night:
Late Show: Repeat
Late Late Show: Author David Sedaris; NeedToBreathe performs; comic Jeff Cesario; actor Tom Lennon as the voice of Geoff.
Kimmel: Actor Jim Parsons; actor Taylor Kitsch; My Morning Jacket performs
Tonight Show: Comic Bill Cosby; actress Raini Rodriguez; Iron & Wine perform.
Late Night: Actor Jeremy Piven; rapper T.I. and Hot Chelle Rae perform.
Conan: Actress Claire Danes; actor Nick Kroll; comic Michael Kosta.


Whats Playing in My Media Room:
8:00 - Survivor, The X Factor
9:00 - Harry's Law, Sons of Anarchy
9:30 - I Hate My Teenage Daughter
10:00 - Sons of Anarchy, American Horror Story

What's Playing in the Media Room - November 29th

Last Man Standing - 8:00 - ABC - Season 1 Episode 9
Episode Title: Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
Mike meets his lesbian neighbors and learns he has a lot in common with one of them; and Mandy discovers that her boyfriend lied to her, and she gets Kristin and Eve to help her make a special music video to get revenge.

I think this one doesn't get enough GOOD press, everything I read about it is bad. It's better than you would think.


The Biggest Loser - 8:00 Two Hours - NBC/CityTV - Season 12 Episode 12
*Just the first hour is on CityTV
Episode Title: Episode 1211
The five remaining players receive makeovers with help from stylist Jeannie Mai and hairdresser Ken Paves. Later, they show off their new looks to family and friends before attending Cirque du Soleil's "Iris."


Glee - 8:00 - Fox/Global - Season 3 Episode 7
Episode Title: I Kissed a Girl
Someone is caught trying to fix the election for student-council president. Meanwhile, Coach Beiste screws up the courage to challenge Sue; and Puck and Quinn's relationship gets complicated.


90210 - 8:00 - The CW - Season 4 Episode 11
Episode Title: Project Runaway
As Dixon returns to the music world, he finds himself struggling with temptation. Annie confronts Jeremy, who is blocking her inheritance. Naomi and Holly embarrass themselves in front of Janice Dickinson at a fashion show. Navid reaches a breaking point in the situation with his uncle, and Teddy upsets Silver with an important decision.


Man Up! - 8:30 - ABC - Season 1 Episode 7
Episode Title: Disciplining the Keens
After they find out that Nathan's allergic to wheat, the Keens all go on a gluten-free diet, leading to various complications (and cheating). Meanwhile, it's a fast-food extravaganza for Craig and Kenny as they romance two gals who work at Big Burger.

It'll be a sad day for me when this one gets cancelled. I find it hilarious.


New Girl - 9:00 - Fox/CityTV - Season 1 Episode 7
Episode Title: Bells
Jess gets jealous when Winston joins her troubled-youth handbell quartet and instantly becomes a natural. Meanwhile Nick and Schmidt engage in class warfare when the toilet breaks and they each have their own idea of how to get it fixed.

Ummm, episode 7? Already? I must have missed a couple along the way.


Ringer - 9:00 - The CW - Season 1 Episode 10
Episode Title: That's What You Get for Trying to Kill Me
Henry homes in on a suspect in Gemma's disappearance; Malcolm goes to the police with his hunch about Charlie; Juliet becomes obsessed with Mr. Carpenter; Machado meets with an informant (Amber Benson) in Wyoming.


Raising Hope - 9:30 - Fox/CityTV - Season 2 Episode 5
Episode Title: Bro-gurt
Virginia wants the entire family to submit their inventions during the National Invention Convention Extravaganza to win a lot of money, but when everyone separates into groups with their own inventions, the competition gets fierce.

My interest in this one is dropping, like FAST. The other comedies are just so much smarter than this.


Body of Proof - 10:00 - ABC/CityTV - Season 2 Episode 11
Episode Title: Gross Anatomy
A classroom discovers the body of a murdered young woman in place of a medical-school cadaver, and Megan enlists a prize student to help solve the case.


Parenthood - 10:00 - NBC/Global - Season 3 Episode 11
Episode Title: Missing
A frazzled Kristina and Adam put Max's safety in danger; Amber receives a new opportunity; Crosby and Jasmine try to make sense of their complicated relationship; Julia puts some distance between herself and Zoe; Sarah and Mark consider the future.


Sons of Anarchy - 10:00 - FX - Season 4 Episode 13
Episode Title: To Be, Act 1
In Part 1 of the two-part Season 4 finale, Jax faces a new challenge that threatens his family and SAMCRO.

I can't watch this one this week, after last weeks crazy ending. We'll have to save them up to watch the finale as a movie. I just can't take it.


Repeat Rundown:
8:00 - The Middle - ABC, NCIS - CBS


Your FX Canada Guide:
9:00 - Terriers - S1E4
10:00 - Sons of Anarchy - S1E5

This episode of Sons is fantastic, shows you just how big Samcro is and the good they can do for Charming.


What's on the CBC:
8:00 - Rick Mercer
8:30 - 22 Minutes
9:00 - Michael
9:30 - The Debaters


Other Shows Worth Mentioning:
8:00 - Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer -
10:00 - Teen Mom 2 - MTV
10:00 - The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
10:00 and 10:30 - Storage Wars - AandE
10:00 - Covert Affairs - USA Network
10:00 - Homeland - Superchannel2 Canada
10:00 - Mad Fashion - Bravo USA
10:00 - Sanctuary - SyFY
10:00 and 10:30 - Storage Wars - AandE


Movies Worth Mentioning:
7:30 - Rocky III - TSN
8:00 - Harry Potter and The Half Blood Prince - CTV
9:00 - Mega Shark vs Crocosaurus - Space Canada
9:00 - Under Siege - MOvietime


What's on TLC:
9:00 - What Not to Wear
10:00 - What Not to Wear


A Look at Late Night:
Late Show: Repeat
Late Late Show: Author Michael Connelly; comic Margaret Cho; actor Tom Lennon as the voice of Geoff.
Kimmel: Author Shaquille O'Neal; actress Julia Jones; David Guetta and Usher perform.
Tonight Show: Actress Kathy Bates; actor Jay Mohr; Switchfoot performs.
Late Night: Actor Jesse Eisenberg; actress Piper Perabo; The Dodos and Neko Case perform.
Conan: Actor Nathan Fillion; actress Angela Kinsey; Morrissey performs.

Author Shaq? Riiiight.


What's Playing in my Media Room:
8:00 - Last Man Standing, Glee
8:30 - Man Up!
9:00 - New Girl
9:30 - Raising Hope
10:00 - Parenthood, Sons of Anarchy, Covert Affairs

Thoughts from the Media Room - Walking Dead Fall Finale

First off, besides being a TV Addict; I'm a comic book guy.  I try and get to the shop every Wednesday, go to the conventions, the works. So it was about two years ago now that a friend recommended to me that I check out The Walking Dead trade paperbacks as he'd been hearing good things.  So at FanExpo here in Toronto I picked up the first trade paperback.  That night we were at his place and I ripped through that first trade.  Kirkman had hooked me, the excellent writing and the chilling black and white art of Tony Moore had pulled me into the story instantly.  The next day at the show I picked up as many trades as I could.  I needed more.  I told anyone that would listen, you've got to read these books.  Once you start, you just can't stop reading.  Too many late nights reading because you literally can't stop.  The story each trade just got better.  I keep checking Amazon to see when the next trade is shipping, December 20th if you're wondering.  So as you can imagine, the day I heard that AMC and Frank Darabont were bringing one of my favorite comic stories to television I was pumped. Then they brought in Greg Nicotero which people were pumped for and his work was outstanding in the first season.  According to the fine folks at Imdb.com, he's only been involved in 1 episode this season and it shows. Of course some episodes this season have only had glimpses of a zombie here and there and that brings me to my second point.

I've been riding The Walking Dead harder and harder as the episodes this season have gone by. Each week I couldn't help but think back to the summer with the announcment of the budget cuts and the firing of Darabont. What the hell has happened to this show that's being created for fans like me?  Sure, the first season was slow at points, but you always felt the danger of the situation that this group and now the world's surviving population is in.  After watching an episode earlier in the season I said something like "The Walking Dead? More like The Boring Living" or something to that effect. It was losing me and I'm not alone, check the comments section on any recap on any entertainment site.  Alright, let's get into last night.

Last night, I was laying in bed reading Twitter as I do everynight before going to sleep and with about 5 minutes left in the show Twitter just explodes with the #twd hashtag. I follow a lot of tv and comic people on twitter :) I was pumped to watch what people were seeing. So this morning I take to the blogs and I read the re-caps on some of my favorite blogs.  Yes I know, how could you spoil it you're asking. I've read the books, I didn't think it would spoil anything for me. So they describe the slaughter outside the barn and then of course what happened next. So I spend a few minutes after reading it on every site I visited and just think. Ok. So she's in there, no big deal. This search for Sophie story-line went on for about 5 episodes too many, so that's resolved. Can't wait to get home and watch it.

So I actually leave work on-time, which is becoming a rare thing these days, I rush home and fire up the episode.  More of the same boring stuff at the farm. I think to myself, how is something that took half a trade and was wrapped up quite quickly taking so long on the show? So I keep watching, yep Carl is growing up quickly, yep Glenn is a goofy man in love. Yep, same as all season. Yep, Shane is still being a dick. Shane in the show is a total turn from what happened in the books and it's awful. I don't need the two different leaders with differing opinions and very different leadership styles for this show to work. How about you just write Rick like he was in the book and correct this situation? Huh? Just saying. So Shane has had enough of this farm situation and he takes it into his own hands. As you know he busts open the doors to the barn and turns the walkers into a bad carnival game. Sure part of the tribe joins, but it's damn clear that this is the Shane show.  I'm waiting for it, I thought it was hinted at around the 5-10 minute mark, I'm pretty sure they showed us a shot of a young girl in the barn. Cut to a shot of Herschel, just crushed.  The reality of the "new world" has hit him, the only thing that was really keeping him going has been destroyed by these strangers. That shot, I can admit got things a bit dusty in the Media Room with the clips of Herschel during the blood bath.  I feel that even Maggie knows that this has to be done, she gave Glen the go ahead to help clean up this "problem" So, it's done. Or is it? You start to hear the moans of one last walker. Surprise! It's Sophie!

Poor Carol, I think to myself, but she's finally got some closure on this on-going story.  Even more thankfully, it's over for us.  Rick does what a leader does, he makes the tough call and puts the bullet in her head.  Fade to black. Even though I knew what was coming, it still felt like a giant punch to the stomach. This group has grown way too comfortable on the farm and the world in that exact moment came crashing back down to reality for everyone, not just Herschel.  Props to Michelle MacLaren of Breaking Bad fame for what was an excellent sequence that felt as heavy for me as it would have for the people in it.

 Here's a clip of the special preview that aired during Hell on Wheels.
 

There is no doubting that there is something broken with this show. I'm really hoping that this will finally get them off from the farm. I hope that they've done the second trade paperback backwards and that they visit the gated community next. I just don't see how they're going to drag that out for another 6 episodes. I say that, but somehow we dragged out the farm for 7 episodes, at least and that was just downright painful at times. I'd like to see the season finale of this season be the big reveal that was at the end of the second trade.  At the current turtle pacing that the show is on, they could spend 3 season at that big stop. I don't mind the slowness of the show as long something happens and that hasn't always been the case this season. Fingers crossed that they can fix this thing in the next 3 months. It's not hard really, how about showing some more zombies. It really starts there. I'm not asking for 42 minutes of zombies. The last 5 minutes of this episode and the great editing of the facial expressions, the pain of this group proved that.  I just need to feel the danger of the world that these characters are living in again. This isn't The Camping Boring on a Farm, this is The Walking Dead. Perhaps these guys need to read the trades again to fall in love with it like I dead a few years ago.

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

I looked at what's on tonight while at work this afternoon and was stunned. Both Castle and How I Met your Mother had KILLER episodes last week and we're left hanging. Both will be back next week. It's going to be a rough week as there are a LARGE amount of repeats scattered throughout the week. This will give us lots of time to catch up, I've got 20 episodes of various shows to catch up on and it looks like a good week to do that.

Once I get this posted, it'll be time to catch up on Walking Dead from last night.


The Sing-Off - 8:00 Two Hours - NBC - Season 3 Episode 11
Episode Title: Live Finale: Top 3 Finalists
The winner of the $200,000 prize and a recording contract is announced in the third-season finale. Also: The three finalists and groups that have appeared throughout the season perform.


Terra Nova - 8:00 - FOX/CityTV - Season 1 Episode 10
Episode Title: Now You See Me
Taylor and Mira fight in the jungle where Taylor learns more about the Sixers' plans as well as information about his son. They must ultimately work together against a prehistoric enemy. Jim receives some information on the Sixer mole and locks down Terra Nova while he tries to catch him. Zoe's Ankylosaur is getting big, which forces her to make a difficult decision.

Make that, 21 episodes. Totally forgot I have to watch this from last week. *sigh*


Gossip Girl - 8:00 - The CW/Much Music - Season 5 Episode 9
Episode Title: Rhodes to Perdition
Lily, Charlie and Serena anticipate a party thrown in CeCe's honor. Nate takes on a new role at the Spectator, and his first big job is of someone he knows very well. Meanwhile, Blair turns to an unlikely source for help.


Flashpoint - 8:00 - CTV- Season 4 Episode 14
Episode Title: Team Player
A violent patient takes a guard hostage and injures a fellow patient.

This show has been on fire the last few weeks, some of the best episodes I've seen on this series.


Bored To Death - 9:00 - HBO - Season 3 Episode 7
Episode Title: Nothing I Can't Handle by Running Away
In the Season 3 finale, George celebrates Emily and Bernard's wedding; and Ray is comforted by his son, Spencer. Meanwhile, Jonathan considers breaking up with his new girlfriend, but when he's kidnapped, an army of Super Ray fans spring into action.


House - 9:00 - FOX/Global - Season 8 Episode 8
Episode Title: Perils of Paranoia
The team takes on the case of a prosecutor who they initially believe is suffering from hyper-anxiety, but they soon discover that he has bouts of paranoid delusions. Meanwhile, Chase and Taub take an interest in Foreman's social life, Park starts to get into the swing of things, and Wilson becomes obsessed with learning what House is hiding in his home.


Hart of Dixie - 9:00/8:00 - The CW/CHCH - Season 1 Episode 9
Episode Title: The Pirate and The Practice
As Bluebell's resients prepare for the annual Planksgiving celebration, Zoe anxiously waits for her return home to New York City for Thanksgiving. Before she can leave town, however, Zoe has to reach her thirty percent quota of patients by midnight or she will lose her share of the practice to Brick. Meanwhile, Lavon encourages Wade to be honest about his feelings for Zoe, and George's father offers him a job at his law firm in Montgomery, which Lemon is not pleased to hear.


Enlightened - 9:30 - HBO - Season 1 Episode 8
Episode Title: Comrades Unite!
Amy is reported to HR for unsatisfactory performance related to personality clashes in the department, so she appeals to Krista to speak to Damon about finding another position.




News Worth Noting!:
FX Canada continues on with the next episode of Terriers at 10:00.

Also, on Superchannel1 Canada, catch the third episode of Homeland. Try and catch up with this one, one of the best shows on television right now.


Repeat Rundown:
8:00 - Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas - ABC
8:00 - NCIS - Global Canada
8:00 - How I Met Your Mother - CBS
8:30 - Shrek The Halls - ABC
8:30 - 2 Broke Girls - CBS
9:00 - Two and a Half Men - CBS
9:00 - Parks and Recreation - CityTV - Last Weeks Halloween Episode
9:00 - Dexter - TMN
9:30 - Mike and Molly - CBS
10:00 - Boardwalk Empire - HBO
10:00 - Shameless - TMN
10:00 - Castle - ABC
10:00 - Hawaii Five-0 - CBS


Other Shows Worth Mentioning:
9:00 - You Deserve It - ABC
9:00 - Hoarders - A and E
9:00 - The Closer - TNT
9:00 - Scare Tactics - Syfy/Much Music
9:30 - Louie - CityTV
10:00 - Law and Order:UK - CityTV
10:00 - Rock Centre With Brian Williams - NBC
10:00 - Suits - Bravo Canada
10:00 - Rizzoli & Isles - TNT
10:00 - Ridiculousness - MTV - Ryan Dunn Guests just before he passed.
10:30 - A Tribute to Ryan Dunn - MTV


Movies Worth Mentioning:
9:00 - Uptown Girls - CHCH
9:00 - Casino - MovieTime


Tonight on the CBC:
8:00 - InSecurity
9:00 - Being Erica


Tonight on TLC:
8:00 - Cake Boss: Family Secrets
9:00 - Cake Boss:Next Great Baker - 1.5 Hour Special Season Premiere
The bakers pair into teams to create a 4-foot-tall theme cake; Buddy presents an interesting challenge to win immunity
10:30 - Cake Boss


A Look at Late Night:
Late Show: Repeat
Late Late Show: Actress Aisha Tyler; Justin Moore performs; actor Tom Lennon as the voice of Geoff.
Kimmel: TV personality Regis Philbin; Yelawolf performs.
Tonight Show: Actress Kirstie Alley; actor Damon Wayans Jr.; She & Him perform.
Late Night: Actress Betty White; actor Jack Huston; Internet tech show Diggnation; Jimmy Cliff performs.
Conan: Actor Jason Segel, Fitness Expert Shaun-T, Das Racist performs.


What's Playing in My Media Room Tonight:
8:00 - Terra Nova, Flashpoint
9:00 - Bored To Death, House

What's playing in the Media Room - November 22

Last Man Standing - 8:00 - ABC - Season 1 Episode 8
Episode Title: House Rules
Mike sets new house rules for his daughters after Kyle innocently falls asleep in Kristin's bedroom after a date.


NCIS - 8:00 - CBS/Global - Season 9 Episode 10
Episode Title: Sins of the Father
When Tony's father is found inside a car with a dead body in the trunk, the NCIS team has to find out if he is indeed guilty of murder, while the man himself has no memory of the night, and Tony is removed from the investigation but attempts to help prove that his father is innocent.


The Biggest Loser - 8:00 Two Hours - NBC/CityTV - Season 12 Episode 10
*CityTV has three hours of this. While NBC only has two.
Episode Title: Episode 1210
The trainers prepare Thanksgiving dinner for the players, who also face a temptation challenge with a three-pound advantage prize for the winner. Elsewhere, a tough challenge requires the players to climb one mile on Jacob's Ladder treadmills.


The X-Factor - 8:00 Two Hours - Fox - Season 1 Episode 17
Episode Title: Top 9 Perform
In a special Tuesday episode the fourth live performance show.


90210 - 8:00 - The CW - Season 4 Episode 10
Episode Title: Smoked Turkey
Despite her reluctance, Dixon tries to pursue a relationship with Adrianna. Ivy and Raj's starts to take a toll on their marriage. Liam plans a Thanksgiving dinner for the group, and a surprise visitor shows up. Meanwhile, Naomi takes some extreme measures to prove her love to Austin.


Flashpoint - 8:00 - CTV - Season 4 Episode 16
Episode Title: Blue on Blue
Spike finds himself held at gunpoint; the team races to a shots-fired call.


Man Up! - 8:30 - ABC - Season 1 Episode 6
Episode Title: High Road Is the Guy Road
A kid who's bullying Nathan is the son of a guy (Dan Cortese) who had bullied Will when he was a kid. Making matters even worse for the Keens: Theresa needs funding for the science club, and the kid's mom is on the school board.


Dancing With The Stars - 9:00 Live Two Hours - ABC/CTV - Season 13 Episode 21
Episode Title: Episode 1310A
The three finalists will dance their favorite dance of the season once more. Then having combined the judges' scores with the viewers' votes two couples with the highest scores will dance an Instant Samba. Lady Antebellum is the special guest star of the two-hour Season 13 Finale. They'll perform the television debut of "Dancing Away with My Heart" and then their mega-hit "Need you Know". The winner of season 13 will be announced and will get the most anticipated mirror ball trophy.


NCIS: Los Angeles - 9:00 - CBS/Global - Season 3 Episode 10
Episode Title: The Debt
Hetty is forced to fire Deeks when he makes a costly error during a stakeout; and Kensi is caught off guard by emotions that arise when she has to say good-bye to her partner.


Unforgettable - 10:00 - CBS - Season 1 Episode 10
Episode Title: Trajectories
A second murder occurs at an active crime scene, and Carrie and Al try to determine if the crime was retribution or an unrelated attack.


Parenthood - 10:00 - NBC/Global - Season 3 Episode 10
Episode Title: Mr. Honesty
Adam's marriage suffers after an inappropriate encounter at work; Crosby and Jasmine help Jabbar come to terms with their relationship; Drew considers new activities to give a boost to his college applications; Amber worries about the future; and Julia and Joel meet Zoe's boyfriend.


Sons of Anarchy - 10:00 - FX - Season 4 Episode 12
Episode Title: Burnt and Purged Away
SAMCRO must negotiate with the Irish Kings to secure the club's future. Meanwhile, Opie goes first to Gemma after learning about his father's death; Clay meets with Tara, and Jax meets with Wendy; and Otto signs his agreement with Potter.


Repeat Rundown:
8:00 - Rick Mercer - CBC
8:30 - 22 Minutes - CBC
9:00 - Hart of Dixie - The CW
9:00 - Michael - CBC


What's on the CBC:
9:30 - The Debaters


Other Shows Worth Mentioning:
10:00 and 10:30 - Storage Wars - AandE
10:00 - Covert Affairs - USA Network
10:00 - Homeland - Superchannel2 Canada


Movies Worth Mentioning:
8:00 - Murder By Numbers - CHCH
9:00 - Pulp Fiction - MOvietime
1:30 AM - Fletch - CHCH

What's on TLC:
10:00 and 10:30 - Quints By Surprise


A Look at Late Night:
Late Show: Actress Amy Sedaris; sportscaster Chris ``Mad Dog'' Russo; Sondre Lerche performs.
Late Late Show: Actor Jason Segel; actress Eliza Coupe.
Kimmel: ``Dancing With the Stars'' winner; professional soccer player David Beckham; actress Dana Delany; Nickelback performs.
Tonight Show: Animal handler Julie Scardina; comic Dane Cook; Hot Chelle Rae performs.
Late Night: TV host Howie Mandel; actress Chloe Grace Moretz; B.o.B. performs.
Conan: Repeat


What's Playing in my Media Room:
8:00 - Last Man Standing, Flashpoint, The X-Factor
8:30 - Man Up!
10:00 - Body of Proof, Parenthood, Sons of Anarchy, Covert Affairs

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

Dancing With The Stars - 8:00 Two Hours - ABC/CTV - Season 13 Episode 20
Episode Title: Episode 1310
The three finalists J.R., Rob and Ricki and their Pro-Dancer Partners Karina, two-times champion Cheryl and three-times champion Derek will compete against each other in two dances. First they have to dance an unlearned dance and then they will hit the floor for the most anticipated freestyle. On Tuesday they will have two more dances.

Only tomorrow night and this one is done. Oh darn.


How I Met Your Mother - 8:00 - CBS - Season 7 Episode 11
Episode Title: The Rebound Girl
Ted and Barney contemplate major life changes. Meanwhile, Robin hopes to dissuade Marshall and Lily from moving to Long Island.

How crushing was last weeks episode? Poor Barney.


The Sing-Off - 8:00 Two Hours - NBC - Season 3 Episode 10
Episode Title: America Votes: Group Mastermixes
The four remaining groups perform mash-ups of hit songs before viewer voting begins. Also: The episode opens with a collaborative performance of "Baba O'Riley," "Bittersweet Symphony," "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)" and "Hollaback Girl."


Terra Nova - 8:00 - FOX/CityTV - Season 1 Episode 9
Episode Title: Vs.
Taylor looks for the Sixer mole that Mira sent into Terra Nova. Jim looks into an old murder, for which it looks like Taylor might be guilty.

I only predicted in the premiere that Taylor is a bad bad man. But I'm guessing this will turn out to be a giant misunderstanding and they'll all laugh about it at the end and go for a drink at the Regal Beagle.


Gossip Girl - 8:00 - The CW/Much Music - Season 5 Episode 8
Episode Title: All The Pretty Sources
Serena plans a dream bridal shower for Blair, but she has to plant false information about the event so that Blair does not find out. Chuck and Dan spend the day together to forget that they were not invited to Blair's shower. Nate and Serena find something about Diana and struggle with how and when to use it.


2 Broke Girls - 8:30 - CBS - season 1 Episode 10
Episode Title: And the Very Christmas Thanksgiving
Max and Caroline work as elves at a department store's Santa Land to earn extra money.

I've been looking forward to this one for a few weeks now.


Two and a Half Men - 9:00 - CBS - Season 9 Episode 10
Episode Title: A Fishbowl Full of Glass Eyes
Walden likes a British woman, but both Walden and the woman doubt that he's ready to date yet.

What do you bet this doesn't see Season 10?


Bored To Death - 9:00 - HBO - Season 3 Episode 6
Episode Title: Forget the Herring
Jonathan pursues new leads on his paternity case with Rose (Isla Fisher); George and Ray try to make amends for their particular transgressions.


House - 9:00 - FOX - Season 8 Episode 7
Episode Title: Dead and Buried
A 14-year-old girl admitted for emotional issues shows worsening physical symptoms. However, House is obsessed on the case of a deceased four-year-old and will go to any lengths to solve it. Meanwhile, Park wonders why Chase is obsessed with personal grooming.


Hart of Dixie - 9:00/8:00 - The CW/CHCH - Season 1 Episode 8
Episode Title: Homecoming and Come Home
Levon notices that Zoe is feeling homesick and asks her to host his annual pre-game homecoming party to help her feel more connected to Bluebell. Zoe gladly accepts his offer and asks her New York friend Gigi for help. Zoe learns, however, that New York and Bluebell have very different ideas of what makes a good party. Meanwhile, George and Wade devise a plan to get revenge on their high school nemesis, Jimmy. When when Lemon learns of their scheme, she wants in on the action, too.


Mike and Molly - 9:30 - CBS - Season 2 Episode 9
Episode Title: Mike Cheats
Mike keeps cheating on his diet and tries to hide it from Molly as Thanksgiving approaches.


Enlightened - 9:30 - HBO - Season 1 Episode 7
Episode Title: Lonely Ghosts
A bad dream helps Amy face her feelings for Levi, but she also bonds with Tyler over loneliness issues after Dougie gets a promotion and Amy tries to set him up on a date with Krista's coworker.


Castle - 10:00 - ABC - Season 4 Episode 9
Episode Title: Kill Shot
The team has their toughest case ever when a sniper on a killing spree in New York City has no apparent motive. The case is especially hard on Beckett as she tries to hide her progressive PTSD moments which are surfacing.

The Blogs and Twitter have been raving about this one ALL day long. Described as the "best" episode yet on several sites. Also Castle and Beckett take major steps to finally getting together.


Hawaii Five-0 - 10:00 - CBS/Global - Season 2 Episode 10
Episode Title: Ki'ilua (Deceiver)
McGarrett goes to North Korea with Jenna Kaye (Larisa Oleynik) to deliver a ransom to rebels who are holding her fiancé hostage. Meanwhile, Five-0 investigates the murder of an investigative reporter with ties to Jenna. Jimmy Buffett guest stars.



News Worth Noting!:
FX Canada continues on with the next episode of Terriers at 10:00.

Also, on Superchannel1 Canada, catch the third episode of Homeland. Try and catch up with this one, one of the best shows on television right now.


Repeat Rundown:
9:00 - Parks and Recreation - CityTV - Last Weeks Halloween Episode
9:00 - Dexter - TMN
10:00 - Boardwalk Empire - HBO
10:00 - Shameless - TMN


Other Shows Worth Mentioning:
9:00 - Hoarders - A and E
9:00 - Scare Tactics - Syfy/Much Music
9:30 - Louie - CityTV
10:00 - Law and Order:UK - CityTV
10:00 - Rock Centre With Brian Williams - NBC
10:00 and 10:30 - Monsters in Law - A and E


Movies Worth Mentioning:
9:00 - Bedazzled - CHCH
9:00 - Rising Sun - MovieTime


Tonight on the CBC:
8:00 - InSecurity
8:30 - Just for Laughs: Gags
9:00 - Being Erica


Tonight on TLC:
10:00 - Cake Boss


A Look at Late Night:
Late Show: Actor Ty Burrell; TV host Gayle King; NeedToBreathe performs.
Late Late Show: Emails with actor Robin Williams; actor Johnny Galecki.
Kimmel: Radio-show hosts Artie Lange and Nick DiPaolo; actor Atticus Shaffer; Lady Antebellum performs.
Tonight Show: Comic Dennis Miller; a family that rescued their missing father; Javier Colon performs
Late Night: Actor Jason Segel; author Deepak Chopra; GOP presidential candidate Michele Bachmann; M83 performs; Greg Phillinganes performs.
Conan: Repeat


What's Playing in My Media Room Tonight:
8:00 - How I Met Your Mother, Terra Nova
8:30 - 2 Broke Girls
9:00 - Bored To Death, House
10:00 - Castle, Hawaii Five-0

What's Playing in the Media Room - November 20th

The Amazing Race - 8:00/7:00 - CBS/CTV - Season 19 Episode 9
Episode Title: Speedo Time
The five remaining teams depart from the Havet Ship docked in Copenhagen, Denmark and continue on the ninth leg of the race.

There isn't enough drama here, yaaaay, Snow Boarders win again.


The Simpsons - 8:00 - FOX/Global - Season 23 Episode 6
Episode Title: The Book Job
Lisa becomes disheartened when she learns the shocking truth behind the "tween lit" industry and her beloved fantasy novel characters. But Homer decides to cash in on the craze and forms a team to group-write the next "tween lit" hit, with the king of fantasy, Neil Gaiman, lending his expertise to the effort. After catching the eye of a slick industry publisher at the Springfield Book Fair, the team gets an advanced copy of their work and discovers that the corporate lit business is a bigger operation than they imagined.


Allen Gregory - 8:30 - FOX/Global - Season 1 Episode 4
Episode Title: Interracial McAdams
An illness forces Joel to stay home, but his popularity is in jeopardy when Allen presumes to take his place in the social pecking order at school. Meanwhile, Richard makes his presence felt at his father's company.


The Good Wife - 9:00/10:00 - CBS/Global - Season 3 Episode 9
Episode Title: Whiskey Tango Foxtrot
Alicia and Will argue a case in front of a mercurial military judge. Meanwhile, Eli's confidence gets shaken; and Diane issues an ultimatum to protect the firm.

Takes the prize for best episode title of the night.


The Walking Dead - 9:00 - AMC - Season 2 Episode 6
Episode Title: Secrets
Revelations begin to come out among the members of the group. Shane teaches Andrea how to fire a weapon but the desire to put the past behind him and focus on survival eats at him. Glenn wrestles with keeping his secret about the barn Walkers from the group. Lori confines in Dale about her pregnancy.

Caught up on this on Monday, where are the dead that the show's title speak of?


Boardwalk Empire - 9:00 - HBO - Season 2 Episode 9
Episode Title: Battle of the Century
Nucky and Owen seek cooperation with the IRA in Belfast; Jimmy makes a deal with George Remus before the next Jack Dempsey bout; Margaret worries about Emily's deteriorating health; Dunn Purnsley organizes a strike at the Ritz; the feud between Waxey Gordon and Manny Horvitz heats up in Philadelphia; Halloran is questioned about Nucky's past by Randolph and Clifford Lathrop.

I have yet to watch an episode of this season. It's going to be a good day when we power through it.


Family Guy - 9:00 - FOX/Global - Season 10 Episode 6
Episode Title: Thanksgiving
Lois cooks a big Thanksgiving meal and invites the whole crew over for dinner, and Joe is shocked when his formerly M.I.A. son, Kevin Swanson, returns from Iraq.


Dexter - 9:00/10:00 - Showtime/TMN Canada - Season 6 Episode 8
Episode Title: Sin of Omission
Dexter, using what he's learned from Brother Sam, comes a step closer to the Doomsday killers, specifically Travis; Deb and LaGuerta go head-to-head after a call girl ends up dead.


American Dad - 9:30 - FOX/Global - Season 8 Episode 5
Episode Title: Virtual Insanity
Feeling guilty because he has failed to bond with Steve, Stan makes a gorgeous virtual girlfriend (voice of Sarah Michelle Gellar) for his teen son. Meanwhile, Roger starts a limo service, and he seeks revenge when some riders cheat him.

Was I in a coma for a long, long time? How did this get into it's 8th season? Come on people.


CSI:Miami - 10:00 - CBS - Season 10 Episode 9
Episode Title: A Few Dead Men
The CSIs investigate when three convicted murderers are released from prison and someone starts killing them one by one.


Hung - 10:00 - HBO - Season 3 Episode 8
Episode Title: "I Sandee," or "This Sex. Which Is. Not One."
Tanya calls on the mother of Charlie's baby to help find him after he skips bail; Lenore makes it her mission to destroy the Wellness Center; Sandee coaches Jason on how to make his move; Ray worries that he's lost his magic touch with women, including Jessica.


Homeland - 10:00 - Showtime - Season 1 Episode 8
Episode Title: Achilles Heel
As Carrie and Saul reel from the news that Walker is alive, the intelligence community clashes on the best way to capture him; Brody learns a shocking truth about his captivity.

Last week I said that this was the best show not on in Canada. Turns out it's on Superchannel, Mondays at 8:00. Tune in, it's a fantastic show.


Hell On Wheels - 10:00 - AMC - Season 1 Episode 3
Episode Title: A New Birth of Freedom
When Lily goes missing, Durant organizes a search party. A subsidiary request prevents Cullen from his continued search for the sergeant involved in the murder of his wife.


How To Make it in America - 10:30 - HBO - Season 2 Episode 8
Episode Title: What's In a Name
In the second-season finale, Ben wonders how to rescue CRISP and his friendship with Cam. Meanwhile, Domingo and Cam launch a PR blitz to clean up Rasta Monsta's image; Rachel seeks advice from a former mentor; and Kaplan parties one more time before going to jail.



Other Shows Worth Mentioning:
8:00 - 2011 American Music Awards - ABC/CTV
8:00 - America in Primetime - PBS
8:30 - Call Me Fritz - HBO
9:00 - Lost Girl - Showcase Canada
9:00 - Woody Allen: American Masters - PBS


Repeat Rundown:


Movies Worth Mentioning:
8:00 - X-Men Origins: Wolverine - CHCH
8:00 - Alien vs. Predator - CTV Two


Tonight on The CBC:
8:00 - Polytechnique - 2 Hours


Tonight on TLC:
8:00 - 19 Kids and Counting
9:00 and 9:30 - Sister Wives
10:00 - All-American Muslim


What`s Playing in My Media Room:
8:00 - The Amazing Race
9:00 - Boardwalk Empire, The Walking Dead
10:00 - Dexter, Homeland, Hell On Wheels

Hmmm, everything I'm recommending is on cable channels (I don't count AR) and nothing on regular networks. Pick up the slack network television. Cable is destroying you in the hard hitting, superbly written and acted dramas.

What's Playing in the Media Room - November 18th

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition - 8:00 - ABC/CityTV - Season 9 Episode 13
Episode Title: Dunning Family, Part 1
The team builds a new home and storage facility for a family devoted to providing food, shelter and support to those in need; game-show host Meredith Vieira and chef Michel Symon visit with additional surprises.


A Gifted Man - 8:00 - CBS/Global - Season 1 Episode 8
Episode Title: In Case of Missed Communications
Rita and her husband (Tom Wopat) want Michael to operate on their son after he gets injured in a motorcycle accident on Thanksgiving. Elsewhere, Kate and Zeke revive a patient who has a DNR order.


Chuck - 8:00 - NBC/CHCH - Season 5 Episode 4
Episode Title: Chuck Versus The Business Trip
Chuck and Sarah attend a Buy More sales convention where they also have to uncover an assassin among the employees, whose mission is to take down the new intersect. Meanwhile Morgan has to deal with the consequences of having the intersect. And at the Buy More, Jeff begins to show a different side of himself.


Kitchen Nightmares - 8:00 - FOX - Season 5 Episode 8
Episode Title: Greek at the Harbor
Chef Ramsay visits The Greek at the Harbor, an eatery in Ventura Harbor, Cal., and observes poor service and variable food quality.


Nikita - 8:00 - The CW - Season 2 Episode 9
Episode Title: Fair Trade
Oversight hosts an emergency meeting after realizing that Nikita is stealing their funding. Birkoff helps Nikita spy on the meeting, allowing her to identify the other members of Oversight, but things don't go as planned when Sean captures Birkoff. Amanda demands that Birkoff reveal where Nikita is hiding, but Birkoff refuses to give up her location, and Amanda tortures him. Meanwhile, Alex begins to execute her plan to reclaim her father's empire. With a price on her head, Alex decides that the the easiest way to get into Russia undetected is the same way she was smuggled out – through the illegal sex ring.


Extreme Makeover: Home Edition - 9:00/10:00 - ABC/CityTV - Season 9 Episode 14
Episode Title: Dunning Family, Part 2
The team builds a new home and storage facility for a family devoted to providing food, shelter and support to those in need; game-show host Meredith Vieira and chef Michel Symon visit with additional surprises.


CSI:NY - 9:00/8:00 - CBS/CTV - Season 8 Episode 8
Episode Title: Crossroads
The CSIs investigate the assassination of a judge. Meanwhile, Jo comes face-to-face with a rapist she may have had a hand in getting previously acquitted on an earlier charge.


Grimm - 9:00 - NBC/CTV - Season 1 Episode 4
Episode Title: Lonelyhearts
After a strange group of female deaths and disappearances, Nick sends Monroe undercover to spy on a hypnotic suspect. In the meantime, a stranger shows up and tries to get revenge of his friend death by a Grimm, but he'll have to get past Captain Renard.


Fringe - 9:00 - NBC/CityTV - Season 4 Episode 7
Episode Title: Wallflower
While Olivia copes with migraines, she and her team investigate an invisible force which kills its victims and causes the body to turn a ghostly white. As they trace the pattern of deaths, the Fringe team realizes that the force is linked to someone who died of an unknown genetic disorder.


Supernatural - 9:00 - The CW/CHCH - Season 7 Episode 9
Episode Title: How to Win Friends and Influence Monsters
Sam and Dean hunt a mysterious creature that is attacking people in a New Jersey state park. Local townsfolk believe the creature is the legendary Jersey Devil. While in town, Dean discovers that a restaurant's special sandwich is making people crazy.


20/20 - ABC - 10:00
A man, his three wives and their 24 children talk about their polygamous lifestyle; unsanitary and inhumane conditions at an egg farm; actor Tim Allen.


Blue Bloods - 10:00 - CBS/CTV - Season 2 Episode 8
Episode Title: Thanksgiving
Henry's heart attack on Thanksgiving eve leaves the family contemplating a future without him. While Danny and Jackie look into a suicide that may not be what it seems, Frank and the mayor disagree about a threat to the city.


Dateline NBC - 10:00
After a former hometown hero is convicted of his wife's murder, new evidence turns the case upside down.


Repeat Rundown:
8:30 - Rick Mercer Report
10:00 - Ringer (Global) - Repeat of this weeks episode on The CW


Other Shows Worth Mentioning:
8:00 and 8:30 - The Clone Wars - Teletoon Canada
9:00 - Eureka - Space Canada
10:00 - Sanctuary - SfFY/Space Canada
10:00 - The Soup - E!
10:00 - Real Time With Bill Mahr - HBO


Movies Worth Mentioning:
8:00 - Blades of Glory - Much Music
8:00 - The Wrestler - Much More Music
10:00 - District 9 - Showcase Canada


Tonight on the CBC:
8:00 - The Ron James Show
9:00 - The Fifth Estate


Tonight on TLC:
9:00 - Say Yes to the Dress


A Look at Late Night:
Late Show: Republican presidential hopeful Herman Cain; comic Brian Regan; Grouplove performs.
Late Late Show: Comic Don Rickles; actress Beth Behrs; actor Shadoe Stevens as the voice of Geoff.
Kimmel: Repeat
Tonight Show: Actor Jim Parsons; author Meghan McCain; Tom Morello and Ben Harper perform
Late Night: Actress Michelle Williams; TV host Alton Brown; comic Iliza Shlesinger; Animal performs with the Roots.


What's Playing in My Media Room:
9:00 - Grimm
10:00 - Blue Bloods

What's Playing in the Media Room - November 17th

The Big Bang Theory - 8:00 - CBS/CTV - Season 5 Episode 10
Episode Title: The Flaming Spittoon Acquisition
Sheldon becomes jealous when Stuart from the comic-book store asks Amy out on a date, and Sheldon's forced to reconsider his relationship with Amy.


Community - 8:00 - NBC/CityTV - Season 3 Episode 8
Episode Title: Documentary Filmmaking: Redux
Dean Pelton directs a commercial starring the study group and a collection of the school's most colorful characters. Abed, meanwhile, shoots a behind-the-scenes documentary of the entire affair.


The X Factor - 8:00 - FOX - Season 1 Episode 16
Episode Title: LIVE Results Show 3
One of the Top 10 finalists is voted off. Also: Rihanna performs "We Found Love."


Rules of Engagement - 8:30 - CBS/CityTV - Season 6 Episode 5
Episode Title: Shy Dial
Jeff has found a way to talk to his wife without having to physically talking to his wife through an app on his phone by telling her what ever he wants by having his voicemail go straight to her voicemail. Adam has a salesman come to his defense after his friends pick on him for some bad choice in picking his clothes.


Parks and Recreation - 8:30 - NBC - Season 4 Episode 8
Episode Title: Smallest Park
Leslie builds the smallest park in Indiana in hopes of attracting tourists; April and Ron encourage Andy to go to college; Tom and Jerry are tasked with redesigning the Parks and Recreation Department logo.


Private Practice - 9:00 Two Hours - ABC/CityTV - Season 5 Episode 8/9
Episode Title: Who Are We/The Breaking Point
Amelia's colleagues stage an intervention for her when she returns from her drug binge, and she reluctantly goes into rehab; Cooper's growing bond with his son is tested by his allegiance to a patient; Pete and Violet's marriage reaches a tipping point; and Addison's rigorous fertility treatments get to her. Music from the Mary J. Blige album "My Life II...The Journey Continues (Act 1)" is featured on the soundtrack.


Person of Interest - 10:00 - CBS - Season 1 Episode 8
Episode Title: Foe
Reese and Finch discover that their high-tech expertise is all but useless when they try to protect their newest Person of Interest, a man with Cold War espionage connections that have come back to haunt him.


The Office - 9:00/8:00 - NBC/Global - Season 8 Episode 8
Episode Title: Gettysburg
Andy hopes to inspire and motivate the group by taking them on a field trip to Gettysburg. Some staffers remain at the office, and Robert California tasks them to hatch the company's next big idea.


Bones - 9:00 - FOX/Global - Season 7 Episode 3
Episode Title: The Prince in the Plastic
When a toy company executive(Morgan Fairchild) is found shrink-wrapped with one of their Prince Charming Dolls, the company's CEO gives Booth and Sweets access to the company's prototype lab, and Brennan's concern over her fitness as a mother causes her to integrate the case into her life. Elsewhere, Daisy supports Sweets' defiance of Booth in going after a gun certification.


Whitney - 9:30/8:30 - NBC/CTV - Season 1 Episode 8
Episode Title: Clarence!
Whitney and Alex attempt to adopt a dog, but the fur flies when they tangle with dog-pound owner Mrs. Janks (Lisa Lampanelli). Elsewhere, Roxanne tries to get her finances in order; and a lusty misadventure complicates a relationship.


The Mentalist - 10:00 - CBS/CTV - Season 4 Episode 8
Episode Title: Pink Tops
In order to determine who killed an undercover narc, Jane and the CBI team must go back over every step of her investigation.


Prime Suspect - 10:00 - NBC/Global - Season 1 Episode 8
Episode Title: Underwater
When bodies are discovered in a hotel room, Jane and Reg investigate their murders and try to convince the young daughter to tell them what the killer looked like.


Your FX Canada Update:
Channel 318 SD and 565 HD for Rogers Customers as this point.

9:00 - American Horror Story - Halloween Part 1
10:00 - Wilfred - Season 1 episode 3
10:30 - The League - Season 3 Episode 7


Other Shows Worth Mentioning:
8:00 - Regis Philbin: The Morning Maestro With Katie Couric
8:00 - Beneath The Blue - The CW
10:00 - Beavis and Butthead - MTV
10:00 - Primeval - Space Canada
10:00 - Burn Notice - USA Network
10:00 - It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia - FX Network USA
10:30 - The League - FX Network USA


Movies Worth Mentioning:
9:00 - X-Men - CHCH


What's Playing on the CBC:
8:00 - The Nature of Things
9:00 - Love, Hate & Propaganda: The Cold War


What's on TLC:
10:00 - Cellblock 6


A Look a Late Night:
Late Show: TV host Regis Philbin; John Fogerty performs.
Late Late Show: Actor Robin Williams; Black Dub performs; actor Jason Schwartzman as the voice of Geoff.
Kimmel: Actor Peter Facinelli; chef Jamie Oliver; Vince Gill performs
The Tonight Show: TV host Jimmy Fallon; professional football player Drew Brees; Gym Class Heroes perform.
Late Night: Actor Bill Maher; actress Ashley Greene; Dierks Bentley performs.
Conan: Actress Kristen Stewart; comic Jimmy Pardo; comic Pete Holmes.


What's Playing in my Media Room:
8:00 - Big Bang Theory, Community, The X Factor,
8:30 - Parks and Recreation
9:00 - The Office
10:00 - Prime Suspect

What's Playing in the Media Room - November 16th

The Middle - 8:00 - ABC/CityTV - Season 3 Episode 9
Episode Title: The Play
Frankie and Sue are cast in a community-theater production of "The Wizard of Oz," but things get awkward when Sue's role is in jeopardy. Elsewhere, Brick invites Uncle Rusty (Norm Macdonald) to participate in Special Friends Day at school.


Survivor: South Pacific - 8:00 - CBS/Global - Season 23 Episode 10
Episode Title: Running the Show
The castaways are shocked to learn about a double elimination. At Redemption Island, two ousted players are sent home.


Up All Night - 8:00 - NBC - Season 1 Episode 9
Episode Title: Hiring and Firing
Reagan has trouble firing her under-performing assistant (Molly Shannon), causing Ava to question if Reagan's lost her edge. Elsewhere, Chris and Reagan look for a babysitter.


The X Factor - 8:00 Two Hours - FOX/CTV - Season 1 Episode 15
Episode Title: LIVE Performance Show 3
Finalists from the four categories – Boys, Girls, Over 30s and Groups – continue to perform LIVE, as America votes to keep their favorite acts safe, and send the others home! See who steps up their game in hopes of winning the $5 million recording contract with Syco/Sony.


Suburgatory - 8:30 - ABC/CityTV - Season 1 Episode 7
Episode Title: Sweet Sixteen
Even though Tessa confides to Dallas that she doesn't want anything big for her sixteenth birthday, Dallas talks her into letting Dalia plan an elaborate party at the country club. When George hurts his back, Sheila Shay comes to the rescue.


America's Next Top Model - 9:00 - The CW - Season 17 Episode 10
Episode Title: Exploring Greece
The women find out they will be judged by each other during a challenge, where one of the All-Stars is confronted about her insecurities. The women also get some time off to enjoy Greece and its night life. Nigel Barker photographs the models re-creating ancient Olympic sports. Andre Leon Tally and Nigel Barker join J. Alexander and Tyra Banks on the judges’ panel for the elimination.


Modern Family - 9:00 - ABC/CityTV - Season 3 Episode 8
Episode Title: After The Fire
The Pritchetts rally for a good cause after a neighbor's house burns down, but there is a downside to their Samaritan intentions when Jay hurts his back; Cameron takes on a moving truck; and some donated toys fall into the wrong hands. Directed by Fred Savage.


Criminal Minds - 9:00 - CBS - Season 7 Episode 8
Episode Title: Hope
Garcia asks the team for help after the mother of one of the victims in her survivors' support group disappears on the seventh anniversary of her daughter's kidnapping.


Harry's Law - 9:00 - NBC/Global - Season 2 Episode 8
Episode Title: Insanity
Harry intercedes in a case being handled by Ollie and Cassie that gets too emotional. Meanwhile, Tommy represents the owner of two overlapping businesses, and Chunhua returns to ask for Adam's legal aid.


Happy Endings - 9:30 - ABC/CityTV - Season 2 Episode 7
Episode Title: The Code War
Max's high school girlfriend, Angie, is back in town and each of the gang has a different reaction after meeting her. But Max declares a "code war" when Dave starts dating Angie. Jane decides to get a "work husband" after she discovers that Brad has a "work wife".


Revenge - 10:00 - ABC/CityTV - Season 1 Episode 8
Episode Title: Treachery
Emily's plot further unravels as Victoria's unstable relationship with her family grows increasingly more tense when an unwanted pawn in Emily's game heads to the Hamptons with questionable intentions. Meanwhile, Lydia's memory is a growing concern for the Graysons and a recently embittered friend begins to play dirty.


CSI - 10:00 - CBS/CTV - Season 12 Episode 8
Episode Title: Crime after Crime
Three new murders related to three unsolved (or incorrectly solved) crimes from the past come back to haunt the CSIs.


Law and Order:SVU - 10:00 - NBC - Season 13 Episode 8
Episode Title: Educated Guess
A patient in a mental hospital claims to have witnessed a sexual assault. However, the supposed victim (Natasha Lyonne) is a fellow patient who has a history of making rape allegations, but she denies being assaulted this time.


Sons of Anarchy - 10:00 - Superchannel Canada - Season 4 Episode 11
Episode Title: Call of Duty
SAMCRO faces a poweful adversary that jeopardizes their business with the cartel.


American Horror Story - 10:00 - FX - Season 1 Episode 7
Episode Title: Open House
Moira persuades a prospective buyer to make an offer, but Constance and Larry try to undermine her efforts. Meanwhile, Vivien and Luke (Morris Chestnut) grow closer.


Your FX Canada Update:
Channel 318 SD and 565 HD for Rogers Customers as this point.

9:00 - Sons of Anarchy - Season 1 Episode 3 - Fun Town.
10:00 - American Horror Story - Season 1 Episode 4 - Halloween Part 1


Repeat Rundown:
8:00 - America's Next Top Model - The CW
8:30 - Up All Night - NBC


Tonight on the CBC:
8:00 - Dragons' Den - Repeat
9:00 - Camelot - Repeat


Tonight on TLC:
10:00 - Extreme Couponing


Other Shows Worth Mentioning:
10:00 - Pysch - USA Network
10:00 - Royal Pains - Showcase Canada

HBO is running an Enlightment Marathon starting at 8:00 if you're interested in getting into this Laura Dern comedy.


Movies Worth Mentioning:
8:00 - The Fugitive - CHCH
9:00 - National Lampoon's Vacation - MovieTime


A Look at Late Night:
Late Show: Comic Jerry Seinfeld; Lykke Li performs.
Late Late Show: Actor Michael Ian Black; actress Alex Kingston; actress Angela Kinsey as the voice of Geoff.
Kimmel: Actor Tim Allen; actor Jackson Rathbone; Miranda Lambert performs.
Tonight Show: Actor Robin Williams; comic Drew Hastings; Vince Gill performs.
Late Night: Actor Martin Short; Kermit and Miss Piggy; singer Michael Stipe.
Conan: Actor Kellan Lutz; reality TV star Nicole ``Snooki'' Polizzi; musician Pegi Young.


Whats Playing in My Media Room:
8:00 - Survivor, The X Factor
9:00 - Modern Family, Criminal Minds, Harry's Law, Sons of Anarchy
9:30 - Happy Endings
10:00 - Revenge, CSI, Sons of Anarchy, American Horror Story