What to Watch: Childrens Hospital Scrubs In, Hayden Panettiere Braves the Runway and More

On TV this Thursday: The Adult Swim laffers Childrens Hospital and NTSF: SD: SUV:: are back for new seasons; Project Runway contestants try to impress the cheerleader, impress the world; Awkward throws a wedding and Chris Rock backs W. Kamau Bell’s brand of social commentary comedy. Including TVLine’s original features (linked within), here are 10 programs to keep on your radar.

8 pm 2012 Summer Olympics (NBC) | Tonight’s events include bicycle motocross, track and field, diving and beach volleyball.

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9 pm Project Runway (Lifetime) | Hayden Panettiere, Heroes alum and star of ABC’s upcoming Nashville, guest-judges an episode in which the contestants have to create a day-to-evening look.

9 pm Burn Notice (USA Network) | The FBI arrests Michael, but don’t worry – it’s all part of his scheme to bring down a nasty Boston mobster. Meanwhile, things don’t go according to plan when Jesse and Pearce blackmail a weapons manufacturer for info on a gun sale. The Shield’s Brian White guest-stars.

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10 pm Suits (USA Network) | Reflection time! Chaos at the firm causes Mike and Harvey to recall how past decisions have affected their present situation. (And if you missed it, check out Sarah Rafferty’s thoughts about Donna’s big return.)

10:30 pm Louie (FX) | A small emergency arises when Louie takes an old pal shopping. If the crisis is that you can’t find the Cinnabon, Louie, just relax and follow the heavenly scent until it leads you directly to food-court bliss.

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11 pm Totally Biased With W. Kamau Bell (FX) | Series premiere: Chris Rock co-exec-produces this half-hour show featuring commentary and sketch comedy led by socio-political comic Bell.

Midnight Childrens Hospital (Adult Swim) | Tonight’s premiere of the medical drama lampoon – in which an amnesia-causing virus circulates through the medical center — kicks off a fourth season of hilarity. And if your short-form comedy cravings aren’t entirely sated by the end of the episode…

12:15 am NTSF: SD: SUV:: (Adult Swim) | … stick around for the Season 2 premiere of this procedural satire (the title stands for National Terrorism Strike Force: San Diego: Sport Utility Vehicle). Tonight, Piper and Trent pull a 21 Jump Streetand click here to see what the cast told TVLine about what’s on tap for the rest of the season.

Which of the above is must-see for you? Also, hit Comments to offer your own tune-in suggestions.



Comments (9)

  • Thank you for profiling NTSF:SD:SUV-that was one of my favorite new shows last year!

    I’ve got plans tonight, but Project Runway (among other things) will be waiting for me when I get home.

    Comment by Winnie – August 9, 2012 07:54 AM PDT  Reply To This Post
  • Burn Notice, Suits and the Olympics for me tonight.

    Comment by Justin – August 9, 2012 08:27 AM PDT  Reply To This Post
  • Big Brother live then I go out and TiVo suits, Wilfred and rookie blue

    Comment by Tt – August 9, 2012 08:38 AM PDT  Reply To This Post
  • Kim, how about announcing some Mars stuff… like the 2 new programs on National Geo channel tonight. You know a little meat to go with all the fluff you seem to tout.

    Comment by TC – August 9, 2012 09:24 AM PDT  Reply To This Post
  • Cannot wait for Childrens Hospital and Suits! Great night. :D

    Comment by Josh – August 9, 2012 10:35 AM PDT  Reply To This Post
  • Obviously watch Olympics, and record Wipeout.

    Comment by nick1372 – August 9, 2012 11:32 AM PDT  Reply To This Post
  • Unfortunately for Rookie Blue, Preseason Football is on our local ABC affiliate tonight.

    Comment by Sara – August 9, 2012 02:34 PM PDT  Reply To This Post
  • Rookie Blue!!

    Comment by Shaun – August 9, 2012 02:44 PM PDT  Reply To This Post
  • There can’t possibly be anymore volleyball left? Just burnt out from that . Actually burnt out from Olympics. But good for USA soccer \o/

    Comment by forwarddad – August 9, 2012 03:15 PM PDT  Reply To This Post

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