What’s On? Thursday, 4/22/10

Lots of new stuff on the networks tonight!

The 8:00 Hour –

ABC airs an all new episode of FLASH FORWARD.  Mark and the team search for Demetri.  Alda Herzog offers Zoe information about Dem’s whereabouts and Olivia learns who sent her the text message about Mark’s drinking in his FF.  Over on CBS, there is an all new SURVIVOR.  The tribes finally merge, and JT is shocked, SHOCKED, to see Parvati on the team and two old friends rekindle an old alliance.  NBC has all new episodes of COMMUNITY and 30 ROCK.  On COMMUNITY, Jeff and Troy protest a chicken finger shortage on campus.  Their display prompts Britta to evaluate her current activism efforts, which she finds woefully inadequate.  On 30 ROCK, Jack needs to choose between Avery (Liz Banks) and Nancy (Julianne Moore).  Liz goes to a single event with Jenna.  And a bigoted remark creates office division and affects Toofer.

BONES is all new on FOX – Human remains foun dinside a shark might be those of an aquarium’s missing guest lecturer, but another aspect of the investigation pops up when Bones observes the predatory nature of a marine biologist (personal fave Rena Sofer) with her eye on Booth.  Over on The CW, THE VAMPIRE DIARIES is all new.  Elena and Caroline compete to be “Miss Mystic Falls” in the Founder’s Day Gala but face other challengers in town.  John tries unsuccessfully to intimidate Damon, and Damon learns a secret that Stefan is harboring that could affect the entire town.

The 9:00 Hour –

ABC has an all new PRIVATE PRACTICE.  Violet is back and everyone is walking on eggshells around her, especially Pete and Addison.  Amelia gets involved in Sam’s personal life and Sheldon tells Charlotte that she shouldn’t get back together with Cooper, who treats a kid who can’t stop eating.  CBS has an all new episode of CSI.  Catherine investigates a student’s murder at her daughter’s school and discovers a strange connection between the death and atrocities committed in the past.

An all new episode of FRINGE airs on FOX.  The mysterious fate of two teens at a vacant warehouse suggests that Newton and the shape-shifters have returned, sending Walter to the lab to analyze new evidence, and Olivia and Peter to Massive Dynamics for more clues.  NBC has an all new THE OFFICE and a second new 30 ROCK.  On THE OFFICE, Andy wants to make sure that Erin has an over-the-top and perfect Secretary’s Day but Michael inadvertently might ruin it when he tells Erin about Andy’s old relationship with Angela.  Oscar creates a viral video comparing Kevin’s voice to Cookie Monster’s.  On 30 ROCK, Liz sets out to show off her fun party side, while Jack needs to make a decision regarding janitors.  Kenneth, in the meantime, helps Tracy’s efforts to be a better husband.  Also at 9, A&E has an all new FIRST 48.

The 10:00 Hour –

ABC has a rerun of GREY’S ANATOMY – it’s the one where Derek starts as the Chief.  CBS has an all new episode of THE MENTALIST.  Jane’s conduct results in the case against a hitman being tossed out in court, forcing the team to begin the investigation again.  NBC has an all new THE MARRIAGE REF with guests Gloria Estefan, Donald Trump, and Adam Carolla.

You’ll find an all new episode of REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NEW YORK CITY on Bravo.  A&E has an all new FUGITIVE CHRONICLESPROJECT RUNWAY (followed by MODELS OF THE RUNWAY) is all new on Lifetime.  It’s Part 2 of the Season 7 Finale!  I’m still pushing for Seth Aaron!  Mila is too one note, and Emilio is too cocky!