This week: ‘Big Bang Theory’ showdown; ‘Glee’ salutes Michael Jackson; ‘Tosh.0? begins new season
Sheldon (Jim Parsons) is acting more selfish than usual, which upsets Leonard (Johnny Galecki) on 'The Big Bang Theory.' Photo credit: Michael Yarish/Warner Bros.
The February sweeps ratings period starts Thursday, which is very good news for viewers.
The broadcast networks’ schedules will be packed with special events (the Super Bowl, Grammys, Oscars) and new episodes through Feb. 29, when the ratings period ends.
On Thursday, everything is new, from “The Big Bang Theory” to “The Vampire Diaries” to “Grey’s Anatomy.”
The promo for “The Big Bang Theory,” at 8 p.m. Thursday on CBS, sounds particularly dire. CBS teases: “Leonard’s fed up with Sheldon. Could this be the end of the roommate agreement?”
Tuesday’s Florida primary will receive heavy coverage on cable. If the GOP presidential race is closer than expected, the coverage might expand on broadcast channels. There will be many reruns that night, but Fox will have fresh episodes. “Glee” salutes the music of Michael Jackson at 8.
“Tosh.0″ starts its fourth season at 10 p.m. Tuesday on Comedy Central. Star Daniel Tosh grew up in Titusville and graduated from the University of Central Florida.
On Wednesday, TCM starts its annual 31 Days of Oscar, a film festival that honors movies that earned Academy Award recognition. This year, the films are arranged by geography, and the first destination is Florida. The Florida films: “Beneath the 12-Mile Reef” at 6 a.m.; “Sweet Bird of Youth” at 7:45 a.m.; “The Yearling” at 9:45 a.m.; “Reap the Wild Wind” at noon; “Key Largo” at 2:15 p.m.; “Happy New Year” at 4 p.m.; and “Some Like It Hot” at 5:45 p.m.
“Who Do You Think You Are?” returns to the NBC lineup at 8 p.m. Friday to help more celebrities learn about their ancestry. First up: Martin Sheen, star of “The West Wing.”
Actor Channing Tatum will make his debut as host of “Saturday Night Live” this coming weekend. The band Bon Iver will be the musical guest at 11:30 p.m. Saturday on NBC.