Channel Surfing 11.24.08

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, Prison Break and Heroes.

8:00 PM/ET

Chuck (NBC)

As Chuck deals with a monumental personal betrayal, he’s assigned to exploit his relationship with Jill (Jordana Brewster) to smoke out an agent called Leader. Meanwhile, Captain Awesome’s parents plan to visit for Thanksgiving, prompting a determined Ellie to cook up the perfect dinner; Morgan stands guard at Buy More on Thanksgiving.

Dancing With The Stars (ABC)

It’s all come down to this: the finals! Brooke Burke, Lance Bass and Warren Sapp duke it out to get their hands on that coveted mirror-ball trophy. Brooke has been the front-runner all season, but last week she slipped and Lance overtook her. Will he do it again tonight? And don’t count out Warren: The last four winners have all been athletes, so he’s looking to continue that trend. All three will dance tonight, but only one will win tomorrow.

The Big Bang Theory (CBS)

Sheldon is ecstatic when Leonard begins dating Stephanie (Sara Rue), who meets all of Sheldon’s seemingly impossible standards.

Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (Fox)

Sarah tracks the Turk; Jesse’s plans complicate matters; Ellison meets an important person through Weaver.

Little People, Big World (TLC)

After six long months, the remodel nears its completion. The family’s relief is short-lived, however, due to Jeremy’s run-in with the new garage door.

8:30 PM/ET

How I Met Your Mother (CBS)

Ted encounters one of Robin’s dates sitting naked on her couch, and the guys conclude the unorthodox approach might work for them as well.

Little People, Big World (TLC)

The Roloffs head to Orlando for a much-needed family vacation that includes belly-dancing and alligator-catching.

9:00 PM/ET

Two and a Half Men (CBS)

Jake disappears with the daughter of Charlie’s new neighbor, a former NFL player (Michael Clarke Duncan), and Charlie scrambles – and fumbles – to cover for him. Meanwhile, Charlie’s Mercedes helps Alan get a hot date.

Prison Break (Fox)

As the hunt for Scylla concludes, Sarah takes a hostage, T-Bag and Gretchen have their last stand at GATE, and Michael and Lincoln encounter General Krantz. They’re also betrayed by one of their own. Michael cracks Scylla tonight (just after the first commercial break), but if you think that it’s happily-ever-after time, just remember that Prison Break’s fall season still has a month to go and a spring season will follow early next year. So don’t expect the gang to revel in this particular victory for long. Still, this episode is a story-line changer.

Heroes (NBC)

Part 1 of 2. Arthur sends Sylar and Elle after Claire; Matt, Hiro and Ando follow Daphne to uncover her secret; Nathan and Peter search for the Haitian in hopes that he can stop their father. Seth Green and Breckin Meyer guest star.

One Tree Hill (The CW)

Lucas travels to Hollywood to meet the director of his film, and Julian asks Brooke to do some costume designing for his movie. Elsewhere, Nathan has a pro-basketball tryout; Peyton pushes Mia to work on her second album; and Jamie is hesitant about going to his school talent show.

9:30 PM/ET

Samantha Who (ABC)

Sam invites boyfriend Owen for dinner to meet her parents, but Owen and Howard don’t hit it off. Meanwhile, Dena thinks Chase isn’t spending enough time with her, so she sits in on one of his meetings and unknowingly undermines his authority with his employees.

Worst Week (CBS)

With Mel and her mom busy bickering the day of the wedding, Sam is left to deal with all the last-minute arrangements. June: Olympia Dukakis. Paul: Fred Willard.

10:00 PM/ET

Boston Legal (ABC)

Shirley’s quiet Thanksgiving with Carl becomes considerably louder when she opens her door to other members of the firm, including Alan, Denny, Jerry, Katie and emotionally unstable partner Edwin Poole (Larry Miller), who brings his 6-year-old foster son.

CSI: Miami (CBS)

Horatio fears a serial killer who hasn’t been heard from in eight years is back at work when circumstances surrounding a woman’s murder match unsolved crimes from the past. The lead investigator of the original crimes is brought back in, and he believes he knows who the killer is – even though the evidence doesn’t support his theory. It’s then up to Horatio to protect the suspect from the overzealous cop.

My Own Worst Enemy (NBC)

Edward tries to identify his parents’ killer and takes a big risk in the process; Angie frets over her dad’s impending visit; Tom reconnects with Mary; and Henry learns about Edward’s relationship with Dr. Skinner.