NGTV Guide: Friday, October 16

Our favorite fake psychic detectives head off into the sunset with tonight’s autumn season finale, Mr. Monk has a birthday, and Ugly Betty returns on tonight’s TV lineup.

Monk – USA 9/8c
“Happy Birthday, Mr. Monk” – Natalie tries to throw a surprise birthday party for Monk while he investigates the mysterious death of an office building’s maintenance man. Virginia Madsen guest stars.

Psych – USA 9/8c – AUTUMN SEASON FINALE
“Shawn Takes A Shot In The Dark” – Shawn’s life hangs in the balance when, while working on a case involving an ice cream truck, he stumbles onto something bigger and more deadly.

Ugly Betty – ABC 9/8c – SEASON PREMIERE
“Blue on Blue” – Betty fires on all cylinders to get a big scoop with Gucci’s new designer, Evan York (Hamish Linklater, The New Adventures of Old Christine), with the help of Hilda’s connected customer, Sammy (Adam Ferrara, Rescue Me). But Marc plots to sabotage her, enlisting a clueless Amanda and Matt in his efforts, culminating in a showdown at the restaurant where Ignacio works. Meanwhile Daniel begins to attend a bereavement group, where he meets Natalie (Jamie-Lynn Sigler, The Sopranos), a sexy girl who takes him out for an interesting night on the town, and Wilhelmina flies to Bermuda when she learns Connor may be there.