NGTV Guide: Thursday, November 17

Community – NBC 8/7c
“Documentary Filmmaking Redux” – When the school board asks Dean Pelton to make a new commercial for the school, he enlists the study group to star in his production. As he gets swept away with the project, more of the student body is pulled into the fray, including Magnitude, Fat Neil, Garrett, Leonard, Star-Burns and even Greendale alum and genuine celebrity, Luis Guzman (“How to Make it in America”). Meanwhile, Abed films all the activities for a documentary.

Parks & Recreation – NBC  8:30/7:30c
“Smallest Park” – Leslie uses her new tourist attraction as a way to spend more time with Ben. Meanwhile, Ron and April encourage Andy to go to college, and Chris tasks Tom and Jerry with revamping the Parks and Rec logo.

Bones – FOX 9/8c
“The Prince in the Plastic” – After the remains of a female toy company executive are found shrink-wrapped with a Prince Charming doll, the company’s CEO (guest star Morgan Fairchild) gives Booth and Sweets access to the company headquarters’ highly classified prototype lab, where details of the victim’s personal life begin to emerge. Meanwhile, Sweets, with the support of his girlfriend, squint Daisy Wick (guest star Carla Gallo), prepares for his gun certification test despite Booth’s opposition to Sweets carrying a weapon. Mom-to-be Brennan, wonders whether she will be a good mother and uses the case as a way to understand the importance of toys and playing with her child.

Person of Interest – CBS 9/8c
“Foe” – When Reese and Finch discover that their latest POI has connections to Cold War Soviet espionage circles, they quickly learn how covert ops were handled in a world before The Machine.

Whitney – NBC 9:30/8:30c
“Clarence!” – When Alex’s childhood dog passes away, Whitney suggests they adopt a dog together. However, the adoption process isn’t as easy as they’d hoped especially when dealing with pound owner Mrs. Janks (Lisa Lampanelli, “Comedy Central Roast of Donald Trump”). Meanwhile, Roxanne is interested in some financial advice and Lily, in an effort to bring them closer, suggests working with Neal, but things become increasingly awkward after a sexual mishap during their first meeting.

The Mentalist – CBS 10/9c
“Pink Tops” – In order to find the killer of an undercover narcotics cop, Van Pelt, Lisbon and the CBI team retrace her investigation.

Prime Suspect – NBC 10/9c
“Underwater” – Jane and Reg are taken out of the city when parents of a young girl are found murdered in a hotel room. Jane has a hard time convincing the young girl to speak with her about the man that killed her parents. Meanwhile, Reg and Jane find themselves in harms way.