Tonight on House a homeless patient needs surgery. Tuesday night on Southland there's an increase in gang activity. Wednesday night American Idol continues its search. Thursday night on The Mentalist FBI Agent Darcy meticulously continues her investigation in finding the whereabouts of Red John. Friday night Who Do You Think You Are? returns with Martin Sheen. Saturday night Channing Tatum hosts Saturday Night Live. Sunday night it's time for the Super Bowl.
US television highlights for the week of January 30, 2012. Times are ET, shows are new unless noted as repeats. Tagged for your pleasure: tvtw .
Monday
House, Runaways. 8:00pm, Fox.
The team treats an underage, homeless patient, who confesses she ran away from her drug addict mother, but when her symptoms worsen and she needs surgery, House and Adams argue over whether or not to contact social services.
Alcatraz, Cal Sweeny. 9:00pm, Fox.
A notorious bank robbing criminal appears from the past and Rebecca is responsible for breaking him out of the hostage-filled bank quickly before other people are able to figure out his real identity.
Hart of Dixie, Mistress & Misunderstandings. 9:00pm, CW.
Zoe's friends begin to wonder why she seems so happy lately, but unbeknownst to them, Zoe has struck up a friendship with AnnaBeth, who is trying to keep it a secret; Lemon must go through a few hoops before becoming the Belle's new Memory Matron.
Rock Center with Brian Williams. 10:00pm, NBC.
Kate Snow travels to Florida to explore the "I-4 Corridor," a crucial stop on the road to the White House because one in every four voters is registered as an independent; Lisa Meyers investigates the world of biomedical research on chimpanzees.
Pawn Stars, Hole in One. 10:00pm, History.
Sellers arrive at the Vegas pawn shop to present the staff with a musket from the 1830s made by cotton-gin inventor Eli Whitney, a golf ball previously owned by U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson, and a 1929 Chicago Cubs World Series press pin.
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Tuesday
Parenthood, Tales From the Luncheonette. 10:00pm, NBC.
Kristina exhausts herself by diving back into supermom mode; Adam and Crosby prepare the new studio, hoping to impress Cee Lo Green; Zeek plants doubts in Julia's head about the adoption; Mark feels uneasy about Seth's involvement in Sarah's life.
Justified, Harlan Roulette. 10:00pm, FX.
A new dealer attempts to stand up against the lawful hand of Raylan Givens, which leads to the marshal encountering the new head of the Dixie Mafia; Boyd continues to do anything he can in order to get back his family's criminal empire.
Southland, Community. 10:00pm, TNT.
An explosion of gang activity in the streets forces the captain to institute a countermeasure in order to keep the city under control; Ben is relentlessly bothered about his past blunder; an investigation in a Jewish home causes Tang to open up.
White Collar, Neighborhood Watch. 10:00pm, USA.
Elizabeth's curiosity gets the better of her when she overhears a neighbor having a suspicious conversation, but her intrusion is revealed to have been founded when she alerts Peter and Neal to a plot to rob a posh hotel.
Jamie Oliver's American Road Trip, Georga. 10:00pm, BBC America.
Jamie goes in search of the best cheap food in America by driving across the Deep South and partaking in pot-luck church dinners, street parties, ladies' tea parties and family roasts; Jamie enters a mass barbecue competition in Florida.
Tosh.0. 10:00pm, Comedy Central.
* Season Premiere * Daniel decides to put an end to the speculation that he is replacing himself as host of the show, and he then reveals the wardrobe that he has chosen to wear for the year, which he claims is his most shocking clothing choice yet.
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Wednesday
NOVA, Ice Age Death Trap. PBS, check local listings for time.
As developers encroach on their site in the Rocky Mountains, archaeologists tirelessly work to uncover fossils of well-preserved mammoths, mastodons and other extinct animals, providing a more detailed look at the North American Ice Age.
American Idol. 8:00pm, Fox.
Aspiring vocalists selected during general auditions across America perform in a series of challenges designed to showcase their talent for a panel of celebrity judges and the viewing audience in the hope of launching themselves to stardom.
Top Chef, Bike, Borrow & Steal. 10:00pm, Bravo.
The remaining chefs are challenged to create some of guest Pee Wee Herman's favorite dishes including pancakes; given $100 and a bicycle, the competitors are forced to bike around downtown San Antonio to find ingredients for Pee Wee's dinner party.
Royal Pains, My Back to the Future. 10:00pm, USA.
When Hank begins experiencing back problems, he needs Dr. Van Dyke to temporarily fill in for him; Divya and Jill attempt to help a thief who robbed them; Jack starts work on a clinical trial, but he receives disappointing results.
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Thursday
NBC Comedies, All New. 8pm - 10pm., NBC.
30 Rock, Parks & Rec., The Office and Up All Night are all new.
Big Bang Theory, The Friendship Contraction. 8:00pm, CBS>
Sheldon makes selfish demands that force him and Leonard to reconsider their long-time relationship; Wolowitz is in the process of picking his astronaut name.
American Idol. 8:00pm, Fox.
Aspiring vocalists selected during general auditions across America perform in a series of challenges designed to showcase their talent for a panel of celebrity judges and the viewing audience in the hope of launching themselves to stardom.
The Vampire Diaries, Bringing Out the Dead, 8:00pm, CW.
Sheriff Forbes gives Alaric and Elena news about the weapon used in a murder; Stefan turns to Bonnie and Abby, while Damon turns to an old friend in order to setup a plan to kill Klaus; Klaus hosts a dinner party, but an unexpected guest shows up.
Person of Interest, Root Cause, 9:00pm, CBS.
Reese and Finch's newest person of interest happens to be a down-on-his-luck man who may have finally reached a breaking point in his life, but as the case evolves, the duo calls upon a former POI with connections and resources for help.
Grey's Anatomy, If / Then. 9:00pm, ABC.
As Meredith puts Zola to bed and falls asleep, she wonders how different life would be if her mother never had Alzheimer's, if she never met Derek, if Callie and Owen had hooked up before Arizona, and if Bailey never changed from a timid intern.
The Secret Circle, Medallion, 9:00pm, CW.
Cassie asks for the Circle's help when she gets a warning about the witch hunters' return; Cassie's true feelings for Adam and Jake come out during a party; Faye and Melissa take their power to a new level when they try Lee's "Devil Spirit."
The Finder, Swing and a Miss, 9:00pm, Fox.
Isabel's new boyfriend gets robbed, and Walter steps in to help find his stolen collectibles but Frank has lost something more meaningful than memorabilia; in order to earn Willa's trust, Leo and Walter bring her in on the case.
The Mentalist, Red is the New Black, 10:00pm, CBS.
Jane and the CBI team look into narrowing down a list of suspects in the murder of a disgraced clothing designer on the verge of making a comeback; FBI Agent Darcy meticulously continues her investigation in finding the whereabouts of Red John.
The Firm, Chapter Six, 10:00pm, NBC.
Mitch is blindsided when a judge's offer of leniency has ulterior motives; when Claire is unsuccessful in convincing her parents she needs a cell phone, she devises a plan that scares Abbey to the core; Tammy and Ray continue work on the Holt case.
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Friday
Who Do You Think You Are?, Martin Sheen. 8:00pm, NBC.
Acclaimed actor Martin Sheen delves into the history books to discover his family's long-seeded history of activism in Ireland and Spain; being a political activist himself, Martin Sheen uncovers similarities he and his ancestors share.
Nikita, Clean Sweep, 8:00pm, CW.
Percy and the Guardians hold the members of Oversight hostage and plan to shoot them all as well as release a deadly gas inside Division if Amanda does not agree to his demands which present a crossroad for Nikita; Sean is frantic to save his mother.
A Gifted man, In Case of the Blind Spots. 8:00pm, CBS.
Michael saves a drowing man and learns that his identity may be a mystery; Kate discovers that a girl she mentors may be dealing with some serious issues.
Grimm, Organ Grinder. 9:00pm, NBC.
While investigating multiple cases of Portland's missing homeless youth, Nick uncovers a deadly black market that supplies the Grimm world with human organs; Nick and Juliette befriend a pair of homeless siblings whose friends have gone missing.
CSI: New York, Brooklyn 'Til I Die. 9:00pm, CBS.
The CSIs investigate when a role-playing game turns lethal, with one player falling victim to a bona fide killer and the other kidnapped and held for ransom.
Fringe, Making Angels. 9:00pm, Fox.
Astrid receives a very unexpected visit from her Alternate while Peter and Olivia track a killer using a poison that has yet to be invented; both universes collide in a case that pushes the boundaries of what is possible.
Blue Bloods, The Job. 10:00pm, CBS.
While on the way home with his family, Danny hits a man with his car who is fleeing from a gunman, causing his family to get caught in the crossfire when he returns fire at the gunman; Frank prepares to say goodbye to an old friend.
Merlin, His Father's Son. 10:00pm, Syfy.
After killing the husband of Queen Annis, Arthur attempts to prevent war for his kingdom by striking a dangerous deal with the newly widowed woman; Morgana allies herself with Queen Annis in the hopes that Arthur will perish.
Real Time with Bill Maher, 10:00pm, HBO.
Scheduled guests: Mike Daisey, Suze Orman, Fmr. Rep. Rick Lazio (R-NY), Wes Moore and Michael Hastings.
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Saturday
Transformers, 2007 movie, 3 hrs., 8:00pm, ABC.
Rival clans of alien robots who have the ability to mimic any machine arrive on Earth to resume their ancient conflict and seek an artifact from their home world with the power to end the human race and restore their ruined civilization. Stars: Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson, Rachael Taylor, and Anthony Anderson.
NFL Honors, special, 2 hrs., 9:00pm, NBC.
Defensive Player of the Year, Offensive Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Comeback Player of the Year, Coach of the Year, Most Valuable Player and the Walter Payton Man of the Year are among the awards that will be presented during the show.
Saturday Night Live, New. 11:30pm, NBC.
Actor Channing Tatum (Haywire) hosts and musicial guest Bon Iver performs.
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Super Bowl Sunday
Super Bowl XLVI, New York Giants vs New England Patriots from Indianapolis, IN. 6:00pm, NBC.
New York defeated the Patriots in Week 9 at Gillette Stadium, 24-20, as Eli Manning threw a game-winning touchdown pass to Jake Ballard with 15 seconds remaining; Giants beat New England in Super Bowl XLII, 17-14, for third Super Bowl championship. Commentators: Al Michaels & Cris Collinsworth. Correspondents: Michele Tafoya & Alex Flanagan. 4 hrs.
E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial, 1982 movie, 2½ hrs., 8:00pm, AMC.
A strange visitor from another planet has a profound effect on a boy as the duo attempts to contact the alien's home so that he can return to his family while avoiding a government task force sent to capture the alien being. Stars: Dee Wallace Stone, Henry Thomas, Peter Coyote, Drew Barrymore, Robert MacNaughton, and K.C. Martel.
60 Minutes, Three Remarkable Women. 8:00pm ET, CBS.
Country music superstar Dolly Parton talks about her childhood, her career, and the film adaptation of 9 to 5; the editor of Vogue magazine, Anna Wintour, gives her first long-length interview; Oscar-winner Meryl Streep discusses her career.
Luck. 9:00pm, HBO.
Ace has a meeting with a group of people interested in investing in his horse; Renzo lays claim to a horse that was trained by Turo Escalante; Lonnie attempts to pull out of a con; Walter looks for a jockey to ride his award-winning thoroughbred.
Shameless, Father's Day. 9:00pm, SHO.
Frank makes it his mission to claim Eddie's insurance benefits after his body was recently recovered, but he turns into the prime suspect in Eddie's disappearance after he was last seen running away from him, causing police to believe he is guilty.
The Voice, Blind Auditions, Part One. 10:00pm, NBC.
With its innovative format and out of control judges, America's newest singing competition is back with the first round of blind auditions; basing their decision solely on sound, each judge hopes to build a rocking team that will be hard to beat.
Californication, The Ride-Along. 10:30pm, SHO.
Charlie has his boyhood dream come true when Samurai Apocalypses invites him and Hank to go on a ride with the Santa Monica Police, but the trip turns into a nightmare for Hank when their simple ride turns into a sexually awkward moment for Charlie.