Channel Surfing 11.19.08

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: Pushing Daisies, Bones, Life, Ghost Huntes and Sons of Anarchy.

8:00 PM/ET

Pushing Daisies (ABC)

A magician (Fred Willard) who has been a surrogate father to Ned’s half brothers needs the pie maker’s help with his act when his animal assistants are mysteriously dying. Meanwhile, Lily is wary of Dwight’s intentions.

The New Adventures of Old Christine (CBS)

Christine discovers a bizarre side to her new boyfriend, Patrick (Tim DeKay), when she beats him in a game of tennis and he reacts to her competitive nature in a strange way.

Bones (Fox)

On a trip to China to inspect prehistoric remains, Brennan and Booth try to solve the airborne murder of a travel writer, but the pair must find the killer before the plane lands in Shanghai and takes the case out of U.S. jurisdiction. Meanwhile, Hodgins tries to come to terms with Angela’s new relationship.

Knight Rider (NBC)

Mike, Billy and KITT go full throttle to bust a money-laundering ring—with Billy finding a bit of romance in the process. Elsewhere, Dr. Graiman tangles with a foe (and flame) from his past.

America’s Next Top Model (The CW)

The 11th cycle comes to a close with the final three models, Analeigh, McKey and Samantha, vying for the Top Model title. Barring a complete meltdown, frontrunner McKey should sweep the competition as she has in recent weeks. First up, the sexy trio shoots a cosmetics commercial and one lady is eliminated. The final two then walk their last runway before Tyra and the judges select the winner.

8:30 PM/ET

Gary Unmarried (CBS)

As a favor to Allison, Gary pretends they’re still married when they attend a friend’s vow-renewal ceremony. But the plan goes awry when Gary finds himself attracted to a fetching guest.

9:00 PM/ET

Private Practice (ABC)

Addison cares for two pregnant women, but there’s a most-unusual snag: Both unwittingly share the same husband. Meanwhile, an Alzheimer’s patient and her spouse inspire Sam and Naomi to reflect on their own relationship; and Violet drills Charlotte about her relationship with Cooper. Billy Dee Williams and Alexis Denisof guest star.

Criminal Minds (CBS)

A serial killer (Jason Alexander) turns himself in, and the team must profile him in order to find unaccounted victims who are still alive, but may not be for long.

Life (NBC)

A teacher who only dated cops turns up dead in a seedy neighborhood. Meanwhile, Crews and Jennifer discuss their relationship, and Ted’s students keep dropping out of his business class.

Stylista (The CW)

The contestants must learn everything about the guests at a black-tie event and present the information to Anne when prompted.

Ghost Hunters (SciFi)

Jason and Grant go to Fresno, Cal., to investigate claims concerning the Clovis Avenue Sanitarium.

10:00 PM/ET

Dirty Sexy Money (ABC)

As if being arrested for murder didn’t cause enough of a scandal, now Letitia Darling hits someone with her car. In an effort to keep the situation quiet, Letitia invites the injured bicyclist back to the Darling mansion to mend. But this young woman may not be the only lady injured tonight: Lisa and Karen finally go at it in an all-out catfight over Nick. Andrea, however, isn’t really up for a battle and refuses to enter a medical trial to try to combat her cancer, much to Brian’s dismay.

CSI: New York (CBS)

Two people named Mac Taylor are killed during a two-week span, and Mac and 15 others with the same moniker come together to find the murderer before he strikes one of them. Chris Daughtry, Nelly and Julia Ormond guest star.

Law and Order (NBC)

A young man’s murder is linked to a woman who escaped from a polygamist cult. Jenna Malone, Colm Meaney.

Top Chef: New York (Bravo)

The culinary contestants must create and serve lunch fare to actual customers at a restaurant founded by head judge Tom Colicchio. Celebrity restaurateur Donatella Arpaia is the guest judge.

South Park (Comedy Central)

In the 12th-season finale, vampire sightings at school anger the Goth kids, who are upset when they become indistinguishable from the bloodsucking interlopers in the eyes of their peers.

Sons of Anarchy (FX)

Clay’s idea to raise money for Bobby’s defense carries a significant amount of risk; Abel’s homecoming could be overshadowed by more trouble for SAMCRO.