Warning: possible spoilers ahead! There’s no shortage of twists, turns, major reveals on our shows, and this season the flashback emerged as a favorite way to show us those big secrets. It also gives the cast and creative team a chance to mix things up with new sets, costumes, and even actors. The Vampire Diaries: In “Lost Girls” Stefan agrees …

Mandy Patinkini checks into the hospital under Alex O’Loughlin’s care tonight. This should be interesting… Three Rivers – CBS 9/8c (or later depending on football) “The Luckiest Man” – Andy treats a car crash victim dying from ALS who asks to be to taken off of life support so his organs can be used to save others. Meanwhile, David tends …

As if Robin and Gisborne’s relationship wasn’t already complicated, tonight comes word that they’re tied together in a way the never expected. Robin Hood – BBC America 9/8c “Bad Blood” – Thanks to Prince John, Gisborne has gone from Sheriff to outlaw and is now living in the forest. Robin comes across him but their stand-off is brought to an …

Yikes, Friday the 13th! It’s a good night to stay inside and watch good TV! Monk – USA 9/8c “Mr. Monk is the Best Man” – Monk is on the hunt for someone who’s trying to sabotage the wedding of someone close to him. Teri Polo and Carol Kane guest star. With guest stars like Carol Kane, I’m going to …

Which of the new Thursday shows are you still watching? I’m winnowed out a couple, but my poor DVR still breathes a sigh of relief at the end of the night. FlashForward – ABC 8/7c “Playing Cards with Coyote” – Mark cuts his romantic getaway with Olivia short when a tip leads to the discovery of the tattooed assassin seen …

Sure, Leonard Nimoy as William Bell was something of a shocker, but the latest casting news for Fringe has my mind racing. The show is casting the possibly recurring role of “Walter’s Wife”. That’s right, no name given and she’s just his “wife”, not “Peter’s Mother”. She’s in her mid-40s and described as “both strong and broken, intelligent, attractive, likable, …

The last 9 episodes of Dollhouse will air on FOX as follows: Dec. 4 – 8:00PM-10:00PM ET/PT (Episodes 5 & 6) Dec. 11 – 8:00PM-10:00PM ET/PT (Episodes 7 & 8) Dec. 18 – 8:00PM-10:00PM ET/PT (Episodes 9 & 10) Jan. 8 – 9:00PM-10:00PM ET/PT (Episode 11) Jan. 15 – 9:00PM-10:00PM ET/PT (Episode 12) Jan. 22 – 9:00PM-10:00PM ET/PT (Episode 13 …

Thank a veteran today! Glee returns – yay! Cougar Town and Eastwick are on hiatus – boo! Glee – Fox 8/7c “Wheels” – When Artie’s chances of traveling with the group to Regionals are in question, Will challenges the kids to step out of their comfort zones and experience life from a different point of view. Meanwhile, the Glee Club …

Did you watch the debut of V last week? What did you think? As long as we’re asking questions, who do you think Alicia is attracted to in tonight’s episode of The Good Wife? My money’s on Will. V – ABC 8/7c “There Is No Normal Anymore” — Erica and Father Jack, having quickly determined they’re both against the arrival …

HitFix’s Daniel Feinberg is reporting that Eastwick is ending after 13 episodes. Sources at ABC confirm to him that the network will not pick up the back 9 of the freshman drama. Sad news for the Nice Girls; this was a favorite of ours and it was getting better and better. Here’s hoping the show ends with some closure. If …