TV Guide

Fake psychic, real detectives. It’s mystery night at NGTV HQ as we close out the week with a pair of summer favorites. Monk – USA 9/8c “Mr. Monk Takes the Stand” – A defense attorney (Jay Mohr) questions Monk’s unusual investigative methods in a big murder case. Psych – USA 10/9c “Shawn Has the Yips” – Shawn thinks a shooter …

It’s a very eerie evening as two otherworldly series premiere. The Winchester brothers are back for their fifth season while another pair of brothers with even more issues join us for the first time. Vampire Diaries – the CW 8/7c “Pilot” – In the series opener, Virginia high-schooler Elena (Nina Dobrev) falls for a new student (Paul Wesley), who is …

The most-anticipated new show of the season got a headstart with a sneak peek after American Idol in May, prompting an ode from yours truly and increased expectations for the season proper. Can it live up to the hype? We’ll find out tonight when Glee‘s second episode finally airs. Don’t miss Louise’s chat with cast members Jane Lynch and Cory …

Once again the CW kicks off the fall TV season by premiering their shows first. Tonight it’s a double-dip into the nostalgia barrel with season 2 of 90210 and the new Melrose Place, which we’ve list out of kindness and not because we actually intend to watch them. We also have a new episode Nice Girls summer fave Warehouse 13, …

Fighting crime and solving mysteries, one Friday night at a time! Monk – USA 9/8c “Mr. Monk and the UFO” – Monk investigates a girl’s disappearance, which seems to be linked to a UFO sighting in a small town. Daniel Stern guest stars. Eureka – Syfy 9/8c “Shower the People” – Allison’s baby shower yields eco-friendly gifts and the discovery …

Summer’s winding down so spend as much time (vicariously, of course) in the Hamptons as you can! Royal Pains – USA 10/9c “Nobody’s Perfect” – While in New York to learn more about Boris’ mysterious disease, Hank discovers the Gardner family is attempting to strip him of his medical license. Divya and Evan are faced with a medical emergency on …

How about a feel-good con job for Hump Day? Leverage – TNT 9/8c “The Top Hat Job” – The crew squares off against a corrupt corporation that has been marketing tainted food. The scheme team has a trick up its sleeve: They put on a faux magic show in an effort to slip through the corporation’s tight security.The crew squares …

Sidle up to the A/C and enjoy some tasty treats tonight with the Nice Girls! 10 Things I Hate About You -ABC Family 8/7c “Light My Fire” – Padua High gets crowded when local residents head there during a brush-fire evacuation. In the midst of the chaos, Bianca tries to attend to Chastity’s demands and Patrick and Kat spend time …

Nothing cures a case of the Mondays like some “Sugar Bear”, a rebellious niece, and quality time with your significant other. Chuck – theWB.com 9/8c “Chuck vs. the Undercover Lover” – Chuck discovers that many Russian arms dealers are secretly meeting in Los Angeles. One particular Russian woman catches his attention, and he flashes on her as being Agent Casey’s …

As the weekend draws to a close, we’re winding down with a guest appearance by a friend of the Nice Girls on a double-shot of Merlin and what’s been called “transcendent” TV by those who have already seen the new episode of True Blood. Merlin – NBC 8/7c “The Moment of Truth” – Merlin is stunned when his mother, Hunith …