Thursday on TV: The Vampire Diaries, White Collar, Elementary & More

News & Notes

On cable tonight, Disney Channel has the first season finale of WolfBlood, E! has a Secret Societies of Hollywood special and a Hollywood Death Trip special, Food Network has the third season finale of Chef Wanted With Anne Burrell and the series premiere of Restaurant Divided, Lifetime has the 12th season of Project Runway reunion special, and MTV has the series premiere of Scrubbing In.

In late night, Adult Swim has a Childrens Hospital special.

Listen to the 200th episode of the TV times Three Podcast: Ep.200, “Your Questions Answered & More.” On this episode I am joined by @mytakeontv and @raelee. We talk a little news, answer listener submitted questions and then discuss the first few episodes of How I Met Your Mother season nine, Castle season six and Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Prime Picks

The Vampire Diaries (The CW): New. Damon and Elena attempt to help Stefan regain his memory. Jeremy finally lets everyone in on something.

White Collar (USA Network): New. Neal gets a new handler. An investigation looks like it could lead to Mozzie, which tests Neal’s loyalties. Runs 61 minutes. Plays again later.

Elementary (CBS): New. Sherlock and Watson investigate after the body of a former assassin is found dead. Starts a minute after the hour and runs 59 minutes.

Solid Selections

The Big Bang Theory (CBS): New. Sheldon may have made a mistake. Runs 31 minutes.

The Crazy Ones (CBS): New. A competition for a worldly client is had. Starts a minute after the hour and runs 30 minutes.
The Michael J. Fox Show (NBC): New. Annie tries to get Mike to be more of a team player.

Covert Affairs (USA Network): New. Auggie and Calder have their own plan to take down Henry. Joan confronts Auggie. Starts a minute after the hour and runs 61 minutes. Plays again later.

Other Options

• Grey’s Anatomy (ABC): New. Callie and Derek are working together. Meredith is contemplating continuing her mother’s research.
• Once Upon a Time in Wonderland (ABC): New. Will Scarlet gets Robin Hood’s Merry Men to take something from Maleficent’s castle. Cyrus gets Jafar and the Red Queen to send a Bandersnatch after Alice.
• Parenthood (NBC): New. Adam and Crosby work to set some boundaries with the band. Sarah talks with Ryan and Amber.
• Scandal (ABC): New. Pope & Associates takes on a senator that got caught taking some photos of himself. Mellie gets herself in the middle of a scandal.
• Strike Back (Cinemax): Repeat. Last Friday night’s third season finale episode replays.

Sports Notes

• ESPN has Thursday Night College Football action with Kentucky at Mississippi State.
• FOX has Game 2 of the MLB World Series tonight with the St. Louis Cardinals at the Boston Red Sox.
• NFL Network has Thursday Night Football with the Carolina Panthers at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Late Night

• Masters of Sex (Showtime): Repeat. This past Sunday night’s episode, “Thank You for Coming,” replays.

Thursday TV Marathons

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (USA Network): Eight episodes today.
Living Single (TV One): Has 12 episodes early.
NCIS: Los Angeles (USA Network): Seven episodes early.
Without a Trace (ION): Seven episodes.