Channel Surfing 11.14.08

Breaking down the new episodes of your favorite network shows, Channel Surfing will give you an hour by hour view of whats on television tonight. Channel Surfing helps you decide what shows to watch, what shows to record and what shows you have to pass on this week.

Setting the DVR for: Batman: The Brave and the Bold, Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Numbers.

What happened to the Ex List, the show that replaced Moonlight? Oh yeah it was canceled. It did a lot better and appealed to more woman than Moonlight did. Another great programming decision CBS.

8:00 PM/ET

Supernanny (ABC)

Jo goes to the United Kingdom to assist a single mom with three children, the youngest of whom curses and kicks his mother.

Ghost Whisperer (CBS)

In the midst of a personal crisis, Melinda reaches out to help a teenage ghost as she begins to doubt the worth of her special gift.

Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader? (Fox)

Is an ex-jock as smart as an entertainment-news show host (even one who graduated summa cum laude from college)? More important, is either as smart as Jeff Foxwothy’s posse of know-it-alls? Braving humiliation tonight are Inside Edition’s Deborah Norville, a University of Georgia alum; and NBA alum Rick Fox, who’s now a busy actor (currently with a recurring role on the CW’s The Game). Fox’s college is the University of North Carolina.

Deal or No Deal (NBC)

A teacher from Pennsylvania returns to finish her game. In addition, an inspirational skateboard lover from California plays for $2 million, receiving support from professional skateboarder Tony Hawk.

Everybody Hates Chris (The CW)

Chris witnesses a shooting outside of a movie theater, but when a reward is offered for information he is hesitant to come forward because he was supposed to have been watching Drew and Tonya at the time. Julius takes Rochelle to see a Broadway musical for their anniversary, but the evening is a disaster.

Friday Night SmackDown (MyNetworkTV)

Jeff Hardy vs. Undertaker in an extreme rules match in England.

Batman: The Brave and the Bold (Cartoon Network)

Batman has reemerged in recent years after Christian Bale donned the mask in two massively popular big-screen installments that left audiences wanting more. Cartoon Network has answered the call with this new animated series, which finds Batman teaming up with other heroes from around the DC Comics universe. And while the caped crusader still keeps an eye on the streets of Gotham, he also travels to strange new places to fight the forces of evil. Batman teams up with the Blue Beetle to save an alien race in the premiere episode of this adaptation of the classic comic.

Suite Life on Deck (Disney Channel)

Cody believes a mythical sea monster, known as Galapagos Gertie, actually exists, and he intends to prove it. But Cody doesn’t go it alone. He selects Bailey as his partner, leaving Zack, London and Woody to work on a project of their own.

8:30 PM/ET

The Game (The CW)

Melanie is placed on academic probation and her grant money is revoked; Tasha and Malik are shocked to learn that her boyfriend and Malik’s wife, Robin Givens, were once in a relationship; and Kelly goes on her first date since separating from Jason.

Secret Saturdays (Cartoon Network)

Van Rook’s apprentice is unmasked, and Drew thinks she knows him.

9:00 PM/ET

Supernanny/Supermanny (ABC)

Child therapist Mike Ruggles pinch-hits for Jo Frost when a California couple need help with their three daughters (ages 7, 4 and 8 months), the eldest of whom is developing an unhealthy disrespect for her parents that is threatening to rub off on her sisters.

Don’t Forget The Lyrics (Fox)

A music teacher from Texas goes for the top prize. Also: an appearance by Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban.

Crusoe (NBC)

Crusoe has a crisis of conscience when he considers stealing a boat from cannibals who brought captives to the island.

America’s Next Top Model (The CW)

The final three ladies shoot a cosmetics commercial in the 11th-season finale. After one model is eliminated, the remaining two walk a winding runway to determine the winner.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars (Cartoon Network)

Conclusion. Anakin, Ahsoka and R3 set out to rescue R2-D2 from General Grievous’ enemy-listening post.

Survivorman (Discovery)

Les travels through the Colorado Rockies with two horses.

Stargate Atlantis (Sci Fi Channel)

Woolsey faces an uncertain future in the form of a performance evaluation; Zelenka and McKay examine an object discovered on the ocean floor; Sheppard encounters an ambush.

9:30 PM/ET

Ben 10: Alien Force (Cartoon Network)

A child genius is kidnapped by the DNAliens, who want him to build a mystery arch.

10:00 PM/ET

Numbers (CBS)

Don and Charlie investigate the mysterious death of a family friend who was a park ranger and former professional surfer. The death is ruled as accidental, but the brothers’ probe uncovers a link to another crime.

Lipstick Jungle (NBC)

Victory is distraught about her love life, so Wendy and Nico take her to a spa to cheer her up. Despite their efforts, the weekend getaway takes an unfortunate turn.

Sanctuary (Sci Fi Channel)

Magnus goes to Rome to attend a secret meeting of abnormals, and learns from an old colleague that a dangerous organization is tracking her. Magnus goes underground with Nikola Tesla, a charmer from her past who can literally light up a room, when the Cabal crashes her lecture and chases the duo through the catacombs beneath Rome. Meanwhile, Will probes disturbing matters at the Sanctuary.

Starter Wife (USA)

Molly has misgivings about Zach after discovering a secret from his past. Elsewhere, Molly thinks Lou’s fiancée is hiding something, and Felix makes a surprising decision.