NGTV Guide: Thursday, October 6

Community – NBC 8/7c
“Remedial Chaos Theory” – When Troy and Abed decide to share an apartment, they host a party for the group, which takes on an altered reality as several scenarios play out.

Parks & Recreation – NBC  8:30/7:30c
“Born & Raised” – While promoting her new book about Pawnee, Leslie falls prey to some “gotcha” journalism. Meanwhile, Ann is determined to bond with Ron and April.

The Vampire Diaries – the CW 8/7c
“Disturbing Behavior” – Still in Chicago, Klaus uses Gloria (guest star Charmin Lee), a witch he knew long ago, to help him track down missing information that will explain why his plan isn’t working. Gloria’s spells reveal intriguing glimpses of the truth, but she soon realizes she needs Stefan’s knowledge to complete the puzzle. When Stefan suddenly finds himself in danger, help comes from a surprising ally. Back in Mystic Falls, a frustrating new enemy pushes Damon over the brink and he lashes out in a way that will have lasting consequences. Caroline struggles with her own emotional issues, even as she tries to help Elena face her feelings. Jeremy makes a brief but disturbing breakthrough with one of his ghostly visitors, leaving him more confused than ever. Finally, Bonnie has a strange encounter that will affect everyone.

Person of Interest – CBS 9/8c
“Mission Creep” – When the Machine directs Reese and Finch to a former Marine with shady connections to a crime ring, Reese must infiltrate the gang, taking part in their heist. Meanwhile, Detective Carter’s closer than ever to finding out who Reese is.

Whitney – NBC 9:30/8:30c
“Silent Treatment” – After Whitney (Whitney Cummings) catches Alex (Chris D’Elia) checking out a hot girl she begs for him to admit to his wandering eye, but much to Mark’s (Dan O’Brien) delight Alex won’t fess up. Whitney decides that the best punishment for her boyfriend is the silent treatment. However, she soon realizes that Alex is enjoying his sentence and she begins to plot a new misery making tactic. Meanwhile, Roxanne (Rhea Seehorn), in hopes of making her ex-husband jealous, teams up with Lily (Zoe Lister-Jones) and Neal (Maulik Pancholy) to throw a fake party so that she can take sexy photos to post via social media.

The Secret Circle – the CW 9/8c
“Heather” -Cassie looks up an old friend of her mother’s named Heather Barnes (guest star Camille Sullivan) and discovers she has been in a catatonic state since the night of the fire 16 years ago. Feeling guilty that her mother and her Circle may have had something to do with Heather’s current state, Cassie tells Diana that she wants to use magic to help Heather. Diana refuses to help, but Faye is more than happy to conjure up a spell – for a price.

The Mentalist – CBS 10/9c
“Pretty Red Balloon” – When the son of a former client of Jane’s from his days as a psychic is kidnapped, Jane (Simon Baker) and the CBI team are asked to help find him. Meanwhile, Jane butts heads with his former client’s new “spiritual advisor.”

Prime Suspect – NBC 10/9c
“Great Guy, Yet: Dead” – Jane suspects the wife in a stockbroker’s murder; and turns to hypnotism to quit smoking. In other events, Matt is upset that his ex-wife doesn’t want Jane at their son’s birthday party.