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Tonight House helps a 14 year old patient. Tuesday night Britney Spears is on Glee (OMG Y'all!). Wednesday night watch Ken Burns' The Tenth Inning. Thursday night on It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia the gang buys a boat. Friday night is the season premiere of Human Target.
US television highlights for the week of September 27, 2010. Times are ET, shows are new unless noted as repeats. TV This Weekend will be published Friday. Tagged for your pleasure: tvtw .
Monday
CBS Comedies, 8pm - 10pm, CBS.
How I Met Your Mother, Rules of Engagement, Two and a Half Men and Mike & Molly are all new.
House, Selfish. 8:00pm, Fox.
A seemingly healthy and active 14-year-old suddenly collapses during a skateboarding competition, and House and his team deal with her parents, who have already had a tragedy; House tries to help an elderly father and his son; workplace romance.
Chuck, Chuck Versus the Suitcase. 8:00pm, NBC.
Chuck and Sarah travel undercover to Milan for Fashion Week and a mission to retrieve a high-tech secret weapon, and Chuck realizes a weak point in their relationship; Morgan finds a flaw that compromises the Buy More; Casey struggles.
The Event, To Keep Us Safe. 9:00pm, NBC.
The President's staff works quickly to assess what happened and how to respond; Blake locks down Sophia for interrogation; an FBI agent and a mercenary are engulfed in the conspiracy; a shadowy figure has knowledge of the detainees and their plan.
Lone Star, One in Every Family. 9:00pm, Fox.
Bob attempts to ease Clint's suspicions regarding a new deal by recruiting the man who taught him everything about being a con: his father; Lindsay begins to realize that she may not know Bob as well as she thought; Cat bails her brother out.
Hawaii Five-O, Ohana. 10:00pm, CBS.
Following the violent abduction of an ex-NSA cyber-terrorism expert, Five-0 must race to rescue the man, and prevent a breach of national security.
Chase, Repo. 10:00pm, NBC.
Annie and the team are called in to track down a fugitive after the son of a State Trooper is murdered, and they find that their target is determined to reclaim what he believes is his, and their pursuit ends in a showdown with the fugitive.
Castle, He's Dead, She's Dead. 10:00pm, CBS.
A famous psychic is murdered, and evidence suggests that she may have seen her own death coming, leading Beckett and Castle to debate over the existence of extrasensory abilities, and a letter allegedly written by the victim becomes key evidence.
Weeds, A Shoe For A Shoe. 10:00pm, SHO.
Nancy is forced to confront Cesar alone at a Skeeball museum in an attempt to retrieve her kidnapped son; Andy and Silas watch over baby Stevie at a nearby diner while waiting anxiously for Nancy to return from her meeting.
The Big C, Taking Lumps. 10:30pm, SHO.
A reluctant Cathy is forced to ask Lenny for a ride home after undergoing surgery; Sean decides to move into Cathy's backyard after a violent experience on the streets; Paul and Adam participate in a father-and-son bathtub race.
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Tuesday
NCIS, Worst Nightmare. 8:00pm, CBS.
A young girl's kidnapping turns into much more when her grandfather complicates the investigation.
Glee, Britney/Brittany. 8:00pm, Fox.
Brittany tries, with the help of the rest of the group, to get Mr. Schuester to do a Britney Spears number; Will is curious about Emma's new beau and invites him to speak to the students, but it has unexpected consequences.
NCIS: Los Angeles, Borderline. 9:00pm, CBS.
The NCIS team jumps into action when video surveillance footage shows an ambush on a humvee transporting Marines; Nate returns from his mystery assignment.
Raising Hope, Dead Tooth. 9:00pm, Fox.
Jimmy returns to work and hires Sabrina's cousin to help babysit Hope; Burt tries to get Virginia to quit smoking, but it is an uphill battle.
Running Wilde, The Party. 9:30pm, Fox.
Steve plans on taking Emmy and Puddle along on a family vacation, but the arrival of Emmy's fiance puts a kink into his plans, and he has plans for Steve.
The Good Wife, Taking Control. 10:00pm, CBS.
Torn between her passion and future with Will and her marriage to Peter, Alicia is forced to make her choice between the two men.
Detroit 1-8-7, Local Hero; Overboard. 10:00pm, ABC.
Stone and Sanchez are paired up to investigate the murder of a local football hero, and Fitch feels ruffled; Longford and Mahajan investigate the disappearance of an unpopular groom; the police help quell the P.R. fallout from a recent incident.
Parenthood, I'm Cooler Than You Think. 10:00pm, NBC.
Sarah is jealous after Amber starts spending a lot of time with her new friend, and a coworker gives Sarah advice on the situation; Julia wants another baby and tries to get Joel to agree; Adam struggles in his relationship with Alex.
Sons of Anarchy, Home. 10:00pm, FX.
When several members of Sam Crow journey up north with Happy, they agree to help him with a pharmaceutical issue that he's dealing with; Gemma struggles to cope with haunting issues from her past that have complicated her family life.
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Wednesday
The Tenth Inning, Top of the Tenth. PBS, check local listings for time.
The story of America's national pastime from the early 1990s to present day is profiled, including a special look at developments that transformed the game, the 1994 strike that left fans devastated, and the introduction of interleague play.
Survivor: Nicaragua, Glitter in Their Eyes. 8:00pm, CBS.
A battle erupts over a clue to the hidden immunity idol and one fearless competitor makes a bold move that earns them the upper hand, but the bad behavior doesn't go unnoticed by their tribemates.
Undercovers, Instructions. 10:00pm, NBC.
Steven and Samantha are sent to rescue a lead scientist from a private security detail in Pakistan, and Hoyt and Leo serve as backup as they travel from the beaches of Turks and Caicos to the slums of Caracas and the center of Stockholm.
The Middle, Homecoming. 8:00pm, ABC.
Frankie is excited that Axl has made the varsity football team, but when the homecoming game conflicts with Sue's first cross-country meet, Frankie and Mike must decide which to attend; Brick rakes up leaves and wants to set them free.
Hell's Kitchen, 13 Chefs Compete. 8:00pm, Fox.
The contestants must learn to use time wisely when Ramsay challenges the teams to make breakfast for 50 hungry EMTs; a pasta challenge becomes difficult for some; a marriage proposal is almost ruined during dinner service. 2 hrs.
America's Next Top Model, Matthew Rolston. 8:00pm, CW.
The girls head to an amusement park where they are challenged to strike a pose while riding a rollercoaster; the latest photo shoot takes the girls underwater, where they are photographed by Matthew Rolston, who also serves as guest judge.
Better with You, Better with Firehouse. 8:30pm, ABC.
Mia and Casey go house hunting but Mia starts to get concerned when Casey sets his sights on a dilapidated old firehouse; Maddie tries to offer some advice to Mia; Vicky finds her newly-retired husband getting on her nerves because he is bored.
Criminal Minds, JJ. 9:00pm, CBS.
Whille JJ attempts to reunite a family whose daughter has mysteriously disappeared, her BAU family braces for the loss of one of their own.
Modern Family, The Kiss. 9:00pm, ABC.
Gloria decides to honor her grandmother's memory by cooking more traditional Colombian meals, and Jay kids around with her; Claire finds out that Alex likes a boy and Haley's advice is not helping; Mitchell and Cameron fight over an aversion to PDA.
Cougar Town, Let Yourself Go. 9:30pm, ABC.
Jules plans to spend time with Travis before he leaves for college, but her arrangements backfire; Laurie teaches Bobby how to use the Internet on his "new" laptop; Andy hatches an elaborate plan to deceive Ellie with help from Grayson.
The Defenders, Las Vegas v. Reid. 10:00pm, CBS.
Nick works the system to free a single mother accused of running down a jogger while talk on her cell phone; Pete helps a man down on his luck.
The Whole Truth, Thicker than Water. 10:00pm, ABC.
A man in a wheelchair is found dead in New York Harbor, and the Assistant District Attorney brings a charge of murder against the victim's daughter, but Jimmy believes that she is innocent of the crime and defends her against the charges.
Terriers, Fustercluck. 10:00pm, FX.
Even though Robert Lindus has been imprisoned for his misdeeds, he offers to pay a hefty sum to Hank and Britt if they can complete an illicit new mission, which will require them to steal $250,000 of Lindus' own money.
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Thursday
The Big Bang Theory, The Cruciferous Vegetable Amplification. 8:00pm, CBS.
Sheldon realizes he won't live long enough to download his consciousness into a robot body, and attempts to extend his lifespan.
My Generation, Home Movies. 8:00pm, ABC.
The filmmaker decides to take a closer look at Steven as he faces his demons and finds his footing as a new father to a 9-year-old boy; Dawn finally opens up about her family; Rolly misses all of the big moments in Dawn's pregnancy.
The Vampire Diaries, Memory Lane. 8:00pm, CW.
Stefan takes drastic measures to find out why Katherine has returned to Mystic Falls; Damon tries a new tactic to resolve his issues with Mason, but it proves costly; Tyler pushes Mason to tell him the truth about the Lockwoods.
NBC Comedies, 8pm - 10pm, NBC.
Community, 30 Rock, The Office, and Outsourced are all new.
$#*! My Dad Says, Wi-Fight. 8:30pm, CBS.
Henry decides it is time to take matters into his own hands after Ed refuses to allow a wireless Internet connection to be installed in the house; Vince convinces Bonnie to allow a retired doctor, to examine her breasts.
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Pool Shark. 9:00pm, CBS.
Hysteria ensues when a shark attacks a woman in the pool at a Las Vegas casino "day club," and the CSIs must determine if the killer is human or shark.
Grey's Anatomy, Shock the System. 9:00pm, ABC.
Meredith finally comes clean to Derek about being pregnant and miscarrying, and she is cleared for surgical duties; Cristina experiences post-traumatic stress disorder during an operation; Bailey won't let Alex operate until the bullet is removed.
Nikita, Rough Trade. 9:00pm, CW.
Nikita delves into her past when she posed as a nanny for a government official and decides to right the wrong of his death; Michael comes to Nikita's rescue and begins to doubt Percy's motives; Alex suffers a panic attack during basic training.
The Mentalist, Cackle-Bladder Blood. 10:00pm, CBS.
Jane is forced to revisit his shady past after his brother-in-law comes into town and becomes embroiled in a murder investigation, and Jane is forced to step in and help him, despite having some personal reservations about his involvement.
The Apprentice. 10:00pm, NBC.
The teams are tasked with running all aspects of a dog daycare and spa, and one Project Manager threatens to bench a team member while on the other team a member is resentful after their Project Manager puts them in charge of dogs; Cesar Millan.
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, The Gang Buys a Boat. 10:00pm, FX.
After the gang members pool their money to purchase a used boat, they decide to use their new watercraft to embark on an adventure in the midst of the ocean, but their adventure turns out to be more troublesome than they bargained for.
Ace of Cakes, Slow Mules and Fast Cars. 10:00pm, Food Network.
Duff and Geof travel to cattle country in the South, where they experience Cadillac graffiti, gun shooting, and mule riding with locals; Duff drives a NASCAR-approved racecar at Charlotte Speedway and makes a cake for a racing team.
Jersey Shore, Gone, Baby, Gone. 10:00pm, MTV.
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The League, The White Knuckler. 10:30pm, FX.
Andre tries to expand his customer base by recruiting a new partner to join the business; Ruxin comes up with a desperate ploy to meet a star NFL player; Pete deals with a complicated situation when he dates Kevin's ex-girlfriend.
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Friday
Medium, The Match Game. 8:00pm, CBS.
While investigating a rash of murders, Allison sees floating symbols above people's heads, a sign she thinks could match them with their perfect mate; Joe must deal with an employee claiming sexual harassment against another.
Human Target, Ilsa Pucci. 8:00pm, Fox.
* Season Premiere * Chance and Guererro stage a daring rescue of Winston from the tortuous kidnappers; two women join the team: a millionaire who fears for her life, and a master thief who inadvertently becomes involved in an assassination attempt.
CSI: New York, Unfriendly Chat. 9:00pm, CBS.
When a young woman appears to be strangled while participating in a live online chat that Adam witnesses, the CSIs must figure out if it was real or a hoax.
The Good Guys, Common Enemies. 8:00pm, Fox.
Jack and Dan are assigned to help a pompous forensic specialist on an important burglary investigation, but his attitude quickly wears them out; Liz winds up in dangerous territory during a prostitution sting, and Jack and Dan team up with an ally.
Blue Bloods, Samaritan. 10:00pm, CBS.
The Reagans weigh the rights and wrongs of vigilantism when a good Samaritan with a police record takes action against a terrorizing subway criminal.
Outlaw, In Re: Jessica Davis. 10:00pm, NBC.
A baby dies after being left in a hot car, and Garza defends the emotionally distant mother, but he may need more than Mereta and Al's help to prove her innocence; Eddie and Lucinda branch off to cover one of Al's former clients.
Haven, Resurfacing. 10:00pm, Syfy.
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Real Time with Bill Maher. 10:00pm, HBO.
New but I couldn't find a guest list. TV This Weekend will most likely have the guest list.
Teach: Tony Danza, Back to School. 10:00pm, A&E.
* Season Premiere * On his first day at Northeast High in Philadelphia, Danza realizes teaching is harder than he thought when a student questions his qualifications to teach a class; Danza becomes an assistant coach on the football team in order to bond with two students.
