It’s an embarrassment of TV riches tonight as Dollhouse returns, Monk departs, and Ugly Betty heads to the Bahamas. Dollhouse – FOX 8/7c “The Public Eye (Part 1 of 2)” – Echo is sent to stop Senator Daniel Perrin (guest star Alexis Denisof) before he can expose the Dollhouse’s secrets. Adelle and Topher travel to the Washington, DC, Dollhouse where …

After eight seasons of solving other people’s mysteries, Adrian Monk finally gets closure on the greatest mystery of his career tonight when the truth about Trudy’s death is revealed in the Monk series finale. Part one of the finale saw Monk poisoned with three days to live unless the toxin can be identified and an antidote administered. Unfortunately, the man …

It’s a lighter night than usual this week with The Vampire Diaries on hiatus until January and The Mentalist taking break. Maybe it’s time to catch up on Fringe? Bones – FOX 8/7c “The Gamer in the Grease” – When the remains of a competitive gamer are discovered in a grease truck, Brennan and Booth are called to investigate the …

We’re nearing the winter season finales on several shows, and the possible series finale for Eastwick, so be sure the DVR is set before you head off to that fabulous holiday party! Christmas in Rockefeller Center – NBC 8/7c Jane Krakowski and Zachary Levi host the 77th annual lighting of the Christmas tree in Manhattan, which is illuminated by music …

I wish. In reality I’m preparing for 10 days off work. Normally that time is spent sleeping late, catching up on TV, cleaning out a closet or a junk drawer, oh, and a day or two of celebration with family and friends. This year I’ll get the celebration in, and maybe get to sleep late once, but I have a …

In a bit of a surprising move, USA is switching their original programming from Thursday, Friday and Sunday nights to Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday come January. Although the schedule could change again before the shows premiere, for now USA Network shows that White Collar will return for the second half of its first season on Tuesday, January 19 at 10/9c, …

Welcome to December! Today kicks off ABC Family’s 25 Days of Christmas, a slew of reruns and holiday specials. TV options will be spotty over the next few weeks, but we’ll try to highlight what goodies are around. Tonight…we’ll be catching up on what we missed during the Thanksgiving holiday.

I’m a sucker for a feel-good holiday story. You know those Christmas-themed romance anthologies? Love ’em. Christmas mysteries? Sign me up. Special holiday episodes of my favorite shows? Yes! It should come as no surprise that my DVR works overtime this month, catching all the new cheeseball movies. I mean, where else can you see familiar faces, in between jobs, …

We’re counting down to the series finale of Robin Hood with tonight’s penultimate episode. Battles, surprise guests, and even a death set up part one of the two part finale. Robin Hood – BBC America 9/8c “Something Worth Fighting For, Part 1” – The Outlaws intercept a message from Isabella for Prince John. King Richard’s return is imminent and Isabella …

Ready to spend some time away from the family and in front of the tube? It’s all new TV tonight. Monk – USA 9/8c “Mr. Monk and The End Part 1” – Monk returns to the place where he first heard about Trudy’s murder and kicks off an investigation of great significance. Casper Van Dien guest stars. Ugly Betty – …