NGTV Guide: Thursday, February 5

It’s another night packed with goodies as the Nice Girls Thursday favorites return en masse. How will you decide what to watch live, what to record, and what to view online?

Bones – Fox 8/7c
“The Hero in the Hold” – When Brennan, Hodgins and author Thomas Vega are summoned by a Federal Judge along with the United States Attorney regarding the ongoing investigation of the Grave Digger, they learn that evidence from the case has recently gone missing. With Brennan and Hodgins having been victims of the Grave Digger and Thomas Vegas currently writing a book about it, they become prime suspects in the missing evidence case. However, when Brennan and the team receive a phone call from the Grave Digger informing them that Booth has been buried alive with only 24 hours worth of oxygen, the Grave Digger threatens to leave him to die unless Brennan brings the missing evidence. The team immediately goes to Booth’s apartment to assess the crime scene, knowing from Sweets’ psychological assessment of the Grave Digger that they cannot tell the authorities about the situation or else the Grave Digger will retaliate against Booth. As Booth struggles to free himself from confinement, the team joins forces to locate him with precious time ticking away.

Ugly Betty – ABC 8/7c
“Kissed Off” – Betty contemplates making a personal decision to help her family and finances. But things keep sidetracking her – like the fact that sexy neighbor Jesse (guest star Val Emmich) is suddenly interested in her again. Meanwhile, Daniel tries to hide his tracks as Connor is determined to find out the identity of the mystery man who stole Molly’s heart.

Kath & Kim – NBC 8:30/7:30c
“Idols” – Kath and Kim are in the running to host a dinner for country music star Wynonna Judd but must first be interviewed by Wynonna’s people. The ladies do everything they can to impress the judges, but things do not go as perfectly as they think. Meanwhile, Craig and his friend Derrick (guest star Jay Phillips) try their hand at writing their own hit country song.

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Supernatural – the CW 9/8c
“Sex and Violence” – Sam and Dean  enter a small town in Iowa, where three men have inexplicably beaten their wives to death. The guys realize that behind the murders is a Siren, a creature that can take different forms and desperately needs love and compels people to destroy themselves as a show of devotion. The Siren eventually puts Sam and Dean under their spell and pits the two brothers against each other in a fight to the death.

30 Rock – NBC 9:30/8:30c
“Generalissimo” – Liz  discovers she has a handsome and newly single neighbor, Dr. Drew Baird (Jon Hamm), she’d like to meet after receiving his mail by mistake. However, in true Liz fashion their chance at getting to know one another doesn’t begin so well. Due to Jack’s striking resemblance to a Spanish soap villain, Elisa’s (Salma Hayek) grandmother disapproves of their relationship. Jack is determined to do whatever it takes to win her adoration. Back at 30 Rock, the new “TGS” interns invite Tracy out for a night of partying; but Tracy, unwilling to admit it, cannot seem to keep up with the former Wall Street frat boys.

Burn Notice – USA 10/9c
Michael poses as a Corporate Espionage Specialist to help a wealthy art dealer who thinks the competition is hacking into his files. However, the art dealer may have ulterior motives. Don’t forget to enter our Burn Notice giveaway!

The Beast – A&E 10/9c
“Infected” – Barker’s old pal, Marcus, a security guard at ritzy jewelry store, gets Barker and Ellis involved in a nerve-wracking case involving millions of dollars and a deadly virus. Susan, the store’s vice president, has stolen precious jewels in a desperate attempt to pay off the people who’ve allegedly infected her son with the virus. Barker and Ellis race the clock as they try to track down the blackmailers and figure out what may be threatening the boy’s life.