Channel Surfing 11.17.08

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: Chuck, Terminator:The Sarah Connor Chronicles, Heroes and Prison Break.

8:00 PM/ET

Chuck (NBC)

Chuck and Jill (Jordana Brewster) must put their revived relationship on hold when Chuck is assigned to hunt down shady CIA agents. But there’s a personal obstacle: Jill’s jealousy grows when she finally meets Sarah. At Buy More, the corporate-efficiency expert (Tony Hale) is hostile toward Chuck and tries to take the Nerd Herder down.

Dancing With The Stars (ABC)

Tonight it’s the semifinals, which means the judging gets more critical and the dancing gets more intense. Brooke Burke, Warren Sapp, Lance Bass and Cody Linley (reunited with his original partner, Julianne Hough) battle it out for a spot in next week’s finals. The mirror-ball trophy is within their reach, but a slip like sloppy footwork or bad posture could cost them dearly. Tune in to see who can handle the pressure and bring his or her A-game when it’s needed.

The Big Bang Theory (CBS)

Sara Rue guest stars in an episode that creates a rivalry between two of the guys that isn’t about video games or their work. Wolowitz, as we all know, would be happy to find any woman who would be interested in him — but he actually thinks he’s found his true soul mate (Rue), that is, until the woman meets Leonard and falls for him!

Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (Fox)

Sarah ponders her nightmares and their intrusion into her real life while Derek and Jesse track a possible Skynet conspirator.

Gossip Girl (The CW)

Cyrus implements changes to the Waldorf Thanksgiving traditions, which upsets Blair. Meanwhile, Lily tries to play peacemaker with Rufus and Jenny; Chuck and Blair help Nate deal with his father; Serena hesitates to open up to Aaron about her past; and Eric uncovers a secret Bart is keeping.

Little People Big World (TLC)

Amy and Matt try to teach the twins about perseverance when their soccer team goes on a losing streak, but Amy’s competitive nature gets the best of her on the sidelines.

8:30 PM/ET

How I Met Your Mother(CBS)

Robin reunites with a group of party-hearty single girlfriends known as the “Woo Girls.” Meanwhile, Ted submits to Barney a design for his company’s new headquarters.

Little People Big World (TLC)

In the midst of the remodel, Matt decides he wants to move his business office into the house, which doesn’t sit well with Amy.

9:00 PM/ET

Two and a Half Men (CBS)

Charlie’s new flame wants him to spend the night at her place. Meanwhile, Alan attempts to impose a punishment on Jake.

Prison Break (Fox)

While Gretchen focuses on getting the sixth card and Lisa Tabak finalizes plans to move Scylla, the gang penetrates the room where Scylla is still located. But that’s only half the battle. Meanwhile, Michael reluctantly agrees to see a specialist; and T-Bag’s boss at GATE makes him a tempting offer.

Heroes (NBC)

Hiro’s fate — and the fate of his head squeezed between the crazy-scary Arthur Petrelli’s hands — will be revealed. Arthur sends Knox and Flint after Peter and Claire; Nathan learns the truth about his father; Sylar confronts Elle at Pinehurst; Suresh experiments with his new formula; and Matt tries to revive Angela.

One Tree Hill (The CW)

Chad Michael Murray’s onscreen alter ego, Lucas Scott, is a successful novelist, and it turns out that Murray is a budding writer as well. He penned tonight’s episode, which is anything but a typical hour of One Tree Hill drama. Instead, it’s a dream sequence that pays homage to classic films of the 1940s, complete with costumes and settings from that era. Karen’s Café transforms into a glamorous nightclub, and Lucas becomes a nightclub proprietor.

Jon and Kate Plus 8 (TLC)

Jon and Kate renew their vows in an intimate Hawaiian ceremony.

WWE Monday Night Raw (USA)

Countdown to John Cena’s return at “Survivor Series.” Also: CM Punk, Randy Orton.

9:30 PM/ET

Samantha Who (ABC)

Romantic sparks fly between Owen’s ex-girlfriend and Todd. When Sam feels jealous, she’s forced to decide which man is more important to her. Meanwhile, Dena tries to take a flattering photo of Andrea to get her a date with a basketball player that Andrea thinks is hunky.

Worst Week (CBS)

Sam and Mel panic when his politically incorrect dad and boisterous mom (Fred Willard, Connie Ray) arrive to meet the Claytons.

10:00 PM/ET

Boston Legal (ABC)

Carl and Denny go to Virginia to defend a prison guard who shot a death-row inmate when a lethal-injection execution was botched. Meanwhile, Alan and Shirley help a woman (Cheri Oteri) who says she lost her job after voting for John McCain.

CSI: Miami (CBS)

Horatio and his team search for a murderer who kidnapped a baby and they fear the child may be his next victim. The 150th episode, titled “Gone Baby Gone,” features guest star Teri Polo as a frantic mom whose baby is kidnapped and held for ransom.

My Own Worst Enemy (NBC)

Edward makes a risky deal with a KGB agent (Isabella Hofmann) to find information on his past. Elsewhere, Henry thinks Angie may be a spy, and Dr. Skinner investigates his claim.