TV Episode Summaries for
11th October 2012

Survivor Season 25, Episode 4

Create a Little Chaos

Airs: 12:00am - 1:00am on CBS

Fearing that they may be the next to go home, an aspiring Sole Survivor shares a shocking story from their childhood, and in an effort to escape the looming threat of elimination, sets out to find the elusive Immunity Idol.

The Middle Season 4, Episode 4

Bunny Therapy

Airs: 12:00am - 12:30am on ABC

When Brick develops yet another quirky tic that begins to overshadow his whispering, Frankie and Mike are urged by the school therapist, Dr. Fulton (Dave Foley), to get him a small pet so that he can learn to bond with it, which in turn will help him bond with people. But when they present Brick with an ill-tempered bunny, the tiny animal teaches the Heck family the true meaning of evil. Meanwhile, as the Homecoming dance approaches, Axl finds himself dating cheerleaders Courtney and Debbie - but he doesn't know which one of them is actually his girlfriend - and Sue tries out for school mascot.

The X Factor (US) Season 2, Episode 9

Season 2, Boot Camp #3

Airs: 12:00am - 1:30am on FOX

The final boot camp in Miami for the contestants, who are judged on their singing, dancing and performance styles. Also, mentoring by the judges.

Arrow Season 1, Episode 1

Pilot

Airs: 12:00am - 1:00am on The CW

After a violent shipwreck, billionaire playboy Oliver Queen was missing and presumed dead for five years before being discovered alive on a remote island in the Pacific. Back in Starling City, Oliver slowly reconnects with those closest to him. Oliver has brought back many new skills from his time on the island and despite the watchful eye of his new bodyguard John Diggle, Oliver manages to secretly create the persona of Arrow - a vigilante - to right the wrongs of his family and fight the ills of society. As Arrow, Oliver will atone for the past sins of his family while he searches for the personal redemption he needs.

Animal Practice Season 1, Episode 4

Dr. Yamamazing

Airs: 12:00am - 12:30am on NBC

Dr. Yamamoto performs a successful emergency surgery on the Mayor's dog and becomes a media darling, much to George's dismay. Meanwhile, Dorothy, hires an accomplished new doctor at the hospital, Dr. Jill Leiter, who is beautiful, tough, and sure to keep George on his toes.

Dragons: Riders of Berk Season 1, Episode 8

Portrait of Hiccup as a Buff Young Man

Airs: 12:00am - 12:30am on Netflix

Worried Stoick is disappointed in him, Hiccup heads out on a treasure hunt to prove his worth.

Guys With Kids Season 1, Episode 4

The Standoff

Airs: 12:30am - 1:00am on NBC

Gary's inability to effectively communicate with his son leads to unconventional disciplinary measures. Elsewhere, when Chris faces difficulty getting his son sleep trained, Marny imposes her services. Meanwhile, a school project brings out some unhealthy competition in Nick.

The Neighbors Season 1, Episode 3

Things Just Got Real

Airs: 12:30am - 1:00am on ABC

Marty and Debbie decide to make plans with their human friends after Larry and Jackie have become too entangled in their daily lives. The Weavers do their best to un-invite the Bird-Kersees, explaining they're afraid their friends won't be accepting of the aliens. But that doesn't stop Larry and Jackie from crashing Marty's' poker night and Debbie's girls' night on the town - with hilarious results.

Ghost Hunters Season 8, Episode 18

Paranormal Politics

Airs: 1:00am - 2:00am on Syfy

The Civil War and a congressman's death are part of the history the team uncovers when they visit Louisiana's Old State Capitol, a Gothic castle-like building in Baton Rouge. Later, owners of a plantation in Charleston, S.C., try to contact a relative who died in an accident on the property in the early 1800s.

NOVA Season 40, Episode 1

Secrets of the Viking Sword

Airs: 1:00am - 2:00am on PBS

The Vikings were among the fiercest warriors of all time. Yet only a select few carried the ultimate weapon of their era: the feared Ulfberht sword. Fashioned using a process that would remain unknown to the Vikings' rivals for centuries, the Ulfberht was a revolutionary high-tech tool as well as a work of art. Considered one of the greatest swords ever made, it remains a fearsome weapon more than a millennium after it last saw battle. But how did Viking sword makers design and build the Ulfberht, and what was its role in history? Now, NOVA uses cutting edge science and old-fashioned detective work to reconstruct the Ulfberht and finally unravel the "Secrets of the Viking Sword".

Criminal Minds Season 8, Episode 2

The Pact

Airs: 1:00am - 2:00am on CBS

When the bodies of two seemingly unrelated victims are found just hours apart in San Diego and Los Angeles respectively, the BAU suspects that that not one, but two killers are working together to commit these murders.

Law & Order: SVU Season 14, Episode 3

Twenty-Five Acts

Airs: 1:00am - 2:00am on NBC

The young author of a wildly successful S&M romance novel goes home with a famous television show host, who forces himself on her. Detectives Benson and Rollins work to convince the victim to file charges, with the assistance of a brash new Manhattan District Attorney. As the SVU squad digs into her background to uncover potential trial pitfalls, Detective Amaro uncovers a secret that threatens to destroy the young woman's career as well as her case.

Supernatural Season 8, Episode 2

What's Up, Tiger Mommy?

Airs: 1:00am - 2:00am on The CW

Kevin talks Sam and Dean into checking in on his mother. When they arrive, they see that Crowley has surrounded her with demons so they rescue her and take her along on their quest to find the tablet. However, they soon discover Kevin wasn't kidding when he said his mother was a strong-willed woman after she tries to take on Crowley.

Modern Family Season 4, Episode 2

Schooled

Airs: 1:00am - 1:30am on ABC

The day has arrived for Phil and Claire to drop Haley off at college, which is a difficult moment for any parent, but it's made worse when they manage to really embarrass Haley. Meanwhile, Manny forces Jay and Gloria to take a baby class: they humor him and go, but end up being a bit of a disruption; and Mitch and Cam drop Lily off for the first day of kindergarten, but when she gets into a tussle with another little boy, they end up having a meeting with the boy's confrontational lesbian parents,

The X Factor (US) Season 2, Episode 10

Season 2, Judges House #1

Airs: 1:00am - 2:30am on FOX

The remaining contestants visit the homes of the judges for mentoring.

Modern Family Season 4, Episode 3

Snip

Airs: 1:30am - 2:00am on ABC

Phil and Claire have a five-year plan, and that's to vacation and enjoy life once Luke leaves for college. In order to keep all that on track, Phil is going in for a vasectomy. Meanwhile, Jay and Gloria disagree about whether or not to find out the sex of the baby; Gloria is in denial about needing maternity clothes; and now that Lily's in kindergarten, Mitchell tries to gently steer Cameron towards a part-time job to occupy all his extra time.

CSI Season 13, Episode 2

Code Blue Plate Special

Airs: 2:00am - 3:00am on CBS

The CSIs arrive at their favorite diner only to discover a gruesome crime scene with eight dead victims and a lot of questions.

South Park Season 16, Episode 10

Insecurity

Airs: 2:00am - 2:30am on Comedy Central

Kyle suspects that his mother is having an affair with a deliveryman; Cartman installs a home-security system.

Chicago Fire Season 1, Episode 1

Pilot

Airs: 2:00am - 3:00am on NBC

When a fire claims one of their own, there's plenty of guilt and blame to go around. Lt. Matthew Casey, in charge of the Truck, tries to carry on, but butts heads with the brash Lt. Kelly Severide of the Rescue Squad - and each blames the other for their fallen team member. Adding to the turmoil, Casey, unbeknownst to his colleagues, is in the midst of a separation from Hallie. The firehouse also includes: Battalion Chief Wallace Boden, a fireman's fireman who is confronted by important personal decisions; paramedics Gabriela Dawson and Leslie Shay, who share a close bond and team together to face some of the most harrowing situations imaginable; Peter Mills, an academy graduate who is the latest generation in a family of firefighters; and Christopher Herrmann, a seasoned veteran who loses his home to foreclosure and now must uproot his family to move in with his in-laws.

Nashville Season 1, Episode 1

Pilot

Airs: 2:00am - 3:00am on CMT

Rayna learns that her record label wants her to tour as the opening act for newcomer Juliette Barnes, and when she refuses, the stage is set for the ultimate power struggle for popularity. Complicating matters, Lamar's drive for power results in backing Teddy in a run for Mayor of Nashville, against Rayna's wishes.

The Soup Season 9, Episode 41

Soup of 'The Walking Dead' Episode, 2012

Airs: 2:00am - 2:30am on E!

Coming Soon...

Duck Dynasty Season 2, Episode 1

The Grass & The Furious

Airs: 2:00am - 2:30am on A&E

It's all hands on deck for the Duckmen when an old high school nemesis challenges them to a good old fashion race... at the local lawn mower competition. But Willie and the guys soon find out that this competitive and ridiculous underground sport is nothing short of high octane. Meanwhile Phil has his hands full with his granddaughters when he's called on to construct a playhouse, which he soon uses as an opportunity to teach them about some Robertson family ways.

Duck Dynasty Season 2, Episode 2

Driving Miss Sadie

Airs: 2:00am - 2:30am on A&E

In the second-season premiere, Sadie receives driving lessons from Willie, Jase and Si. Meanwhile, Phil intervenes in John Luke's date.

Key & Peele Season 2, Episode 3

Puppy Dog Ice-T

Airs: 2:30am - 3:00am on Comedy Central

Sketches include: Ice-T as a misbehaving puppy; Steve Jobs' successor; and a Rihanna-Chris Brown reconciliation.

The Daily Show Season 17, Episode 128

Magic Johnson

Airs: 3:00am - 3:30am on Comedy Central

Magic Johnson

The Colbert Report Season 8, Episode 126

Naomi Wolf

Airs: 3:30am - 4:00am on Comedy Central

Naomi Wolf

Late Show [Letterman] Season 20, Episode 24

Salma Hayek, Nick Offerman

Airs: 3:35am - 4:35am on CBS

Salma Hayek, Nick Offerman, KISS

The Tonight Show [Leno] Season 20, Episode 22

Chelsea Handler, Placido Domingo

Airs: 3:35am - 4:35am on NBC

Chelsea Handler, Placido Domingo

Rake (AU) Season 2, Episode 6

R vs Alford

Airs: 12:30pm - 1:30pm on ABC1

When a piercing scream splits the dawn silence of a leafy, suburban arcadia Cleaver and Barney are soon defending an IT lecturer accused of severing his neighbour's penis with garden shears. Cleaver and Barney wade into the unfamiliar swamp of Rotarians, golf and backyard barbecues to uncover the truth behind the 'bobbitting'.

Barney and Nicole have failed in their attempts to end their affair, despite Nicole's approaching wedding. And even incurious Cleaver works out that the emotional rollercoasters of both Nicole and Barney are moving in sync. Only one thing could worsen their situation... Cleaver deciding to help.

Wendy is falling for Roger, the husband of Fuzz's ex-lover, while Fuzz has a surprise new girlfriend. When Cleaver attempts to cure Missy's depression at a dinner with his family, he ends up being everyone's target.

Scarlet and David are firmly on Cal McGregor's hook, but David's colleagues push him to sacrifice Scarlet to save himself. Poised between political oblivion and the dangled promise of the Opposition leadership, David, typically, prevaricates. Cal will happily fire a bullet at Scarlet in the hope it also takes out David, even better if he can wing Cleaver too. Scarlet realises there is only one lawyer devious and unethical enough to get her out from under the sword of Damocles.

Waterloo Road Season 8, Episode 8

Series 8, Episode 8

Airs: 8:00pm - 9:00pm on BBC One

A new boy makes a impression on Chalky. Connor helps Caroline mark her coursework when she falls behind, which backfires after he gives everyone a top mark. Madi decides she wants to leave. Michael addresses his family problems, whilst he and Lorraine struggle with the father of a pupil who they want to enter a competition, who is disallowing it on his anti-capitalist beliefs.

Red Dwarf Season 10, Episode 2

Fathers and Suns

Airs: 9:00pm - 9:30pm on Dave

Every year Lister sends himself a Father's Day card to celebrate the fact that he is his own father, but when Rimmer points out he's been a lousy father to himself Lister decides to do something about it. Meanwhile, Rimmer and Kryten install a new computer; the beautiful, but lethally logical, Pree.

Hunted Season 1, Episode 2

LB

Airs: 9:00pm - 10:00pm on BBC One

Having been rought into the household by Turner's son Stephen to tutor his son Edward, Sam and the team continue to secretly take a look at Jack Turner's activities. Sam soon finds out that he is bidding on the contract to build a multi-billion dollar dam in Pakistan. Zoe Morgan and Ian Fowkes attempt to track a briefcase that was delivered to Turner.

Mock The Week Season 11, Episode 12

Dara O Briain and the regulars laugh at another week's events with guests Milton Jones, Katherine Ryan and Josh Widdicombe.
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