News & Notes
Over on cable, Cooking Channel has the second season finale of Chuck’s Eat the Street, E! has a Macklemore’s Big Surprise special, and truTV has the first fall season premiere of Guinness World Records Unleashed.
In late night, Adult Swim has The Greatest Event in Television History 3 special.
Listen to the latest TV times Three Podcast: Ep.202, “The Ravenswood Revolution Trophy Scandal.” On this episode I am joined by @mytakeontv and @PrlsOfLizdom. We talk a little news and then discuss the recent episodes of Ravenswood, Revolution, Trophy Wife, Scandal and The Good Wife.
Prime Picks
The Vampire Diaries (The CW): New. Damon and Elena don’t trust that Silas is really going to do what he says. Tessa learns she was outsmarted by Silas.
White Collar (USA Network): New. Neal has to go undercover to investigate a therapist that seems to be getting their patients to commit crimes. Runs 61 minutes. Plays again later.
Elementary (CBS): New. Mycroft comes to New York to ask Sherlock and Watson for help. Starts a minute after the hour and runs 59 minutes.
Solid Selections
The Big Bang Theory (CBS): New. Professor Proton asks Leonard for some help, so a jealous Sheldon befriends Bill Nye the Science Guy. Runs 31 minutes.
The Crazy Ones (CBS): New. Sydney deals with a man that is pursuing her and has written a song about her. Simon has trouble with a pitch. Starts a minute after the hour and runs 30 minutes.
The Michael J. Fox Show (NBC): New. Mike’s sister has to stay with them for a while. Mike prepares to interview Gov. Chris Christie.
Covert Affairs (USA Network): New. Annie continues to New York to find some evidence. Joan has to go out in the field. Starts a minute after the hour and runs 61 minutes. Plays again later.
Other Options
- Grey’s Anatomy (ABC): New. Cristina and Meredith continue to be at odds. Bailey deals with the return of Ben.
- Once Upon a Time in Wonderland (ABC): New. Alice is put in a position to use one of her wishes. Alice finds out more about Knave’s backstory.
- Parenthood (NBC): New. Kristina tells Amber a story about her relationship with Adam. Drew falls for a classmate.
- The Returned (Sundance): New. Thomas finds out about Simon’s return. Camille can’t seem to fit in with her family after her return. Runs 75 minutes. Plays again later.
- Scandal (ABC): New. Olivia has to make a decision that could change some relationships. Cyrus and Mellie are scheming together.
- Strike Back: Origins (Cinemax): Repeat. Last Friday night’s episode replays.
Sports Notes
- ESPN has Thursday Night College Football action with Oregon at Stanford.
- FS1 has college football action with Oklahoma at Baylor.
- NFL Network has Thursday Night Football with the Washington Redskins at the Minnesota Vikings.
- TNT has doubleheader NBA action with the Los Angeles Clippers at the Miami Heat followed by the Los Angeles Lakers at the Houston Rockets.
Late Night
- Masters of Sex (Showtime): Repeat. This past Sunday night’s episode, “Brave New World,” 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): Six episodes early.
Sex and the City (Oxygen): Has 10 episodes.
V (Syfy): Five episodes tonight.
Without a Trace (ION): Seven episodes.