Thursday, November 6, 2008

Highlights

"Ugly Betty" (Channel 7 at 8) becomes roomies with polar opposite Amanda, just as Betty falls for the attractive musician next door.

Jane Seymour has a cameo on "My Name Is Earl" (Channel 4 at 8) as Joy taps into her inner scientist to win a science fair for the prize money.

On "Kitchen Nightmares" (Channel 5 at 8), never mind that it's Valentine's Day: Chef Ramsay shuts down a New Jersey French bistro after finding something horrifying in its cooler.

Pam's out of money in New York on "The Office" (Channel 4 at 9), but that won't stop her from running up the phone bill in an all-day Bluetooth chat fest with Jim.

When a geek gets the girl on "Supernatural" (Channel 50 at 9), something must be up, and sure enough, Sam and Dean discover the town has a magic wishing well.

Viewers of "Grey's Anatomy" (Channel 7 at 9) can say goodbye to Dr. Erica Hahn after tonight, as the woman who fell for Callie has her final episode.

Melinda Clarke stars as Lady Heather, an S&M expert who consults with Grissom during a bizarre case involving a seemingly well-adjusted man on "CSI" (Channel 9 at 9).

Oprah Winfrey guest-stars as herself on "30 Rock" (Channel 4 at 9:30), giving Liz Lemon (Tina Fey) some advice during a chance encounter on an airplane.

"50 Cent: The Money and the Power" (MTV at 10) bears a strong resemblance to "The Apprentice" -- if Donald Trump were a rapper and the prize were $100,000 to start a business.

Whoopi Goldberg takes a break from "The View" to guest on "Life on Mars" (Channel 7 at 10), where racial tensions flare after the death of a African American girl.

"Tim Gunn's Guide to Style" (Bravo at 10) advises singer Eliza, who wants to impress her husband's family with a sleeker wardrobe.

Pittsburgh is the site of a lethal virus on "Eleventh Hour" (Channel 9 at 10), and Hood must go there to stop it.

The guys on "Testees" (FX at 10:30) fail to think carefully about the pros and cons before trying out the world's strongest glue.

Actor Ben Stiller, kid scientists and a performance by Q-Tip are on "Late Show With David Letterman" (Channel 9, 11:35).

"The Tonight Show With Jay Leno" (Channel 4, 11:35) hosts actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus, race car driver Jimmie Johnson and "American Idol" runner-up David Archuleta.

-- Emily Yahr