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What to Watch on Thursday: ACC tourney and an 'Idol' elimination

Big Bang Theory (8pm, CBS) - Leonard has a tough choice to make when Priya asks him to stop spending time with Penny, forcing him to choose between the two women.

American Idol (8pm, Fox) - One of the 10 finalists is eliminated. Adam Lambert and Diddy-Dirty Money (with Skylar Grey) will perform.

ACC Tournament (Noon, WRAL/ESPN2) - The first round of games begin today at noon with Virginia vs. Miami, then Boston College vs. Wake Forest at 2pm, Maryland vs. NC State at 7pm, and Virginia Tech vs. Georgia Tech at 9pm. NOTE: All games are on WRAL except for the 7pm NCSU game, which will be on ESPN2.

Bones (9pm, Fox) - After the sniper who killed the Grave Digger strikes again, Booth must rely on his military training to stop him before the sharpshooter hits his next target. Meanwhile, Angele's father (ZZ Top guitarist Billy F. Gibbons) wants to name her unborn child.

Fairly Legal (10pm, USA) - A singer (Chris Vance) asks Kate for help convincing his former bandmates to allow their song to be used in a commercial. When negotiations stall, the client must reveal his real motives.

Archer (10pm, FX) - On Malory's orders, Lana helps Hollywood star Rona Thorne (voice of Rachael Harris) research her role in a spy thriller while Malory writes a role for herself in the movie. Meanwhile, Pam steals Rona's diary.

What to Watch on Thursday: Deathbed deceit on 'Community'

Community (8pm, NBC) - Painkiller-addicted Pierce (Chevy Chase) pretends to believe he's dying so that he can bequeath gifts to the study group. But in reality, he's hoping to exact revenge because the group hasn't been treating him with respect. Pierce has definitely taken a dark turn this season, but it's still fun to watch him mess with everyone's head in this episode. Evil genius, indeed.

Perfect Couples (8:30pm, NBC) - Dave wants to feel more manly after attending a "Mad Men" party and Julia obliges. Also, Leigh's cooking gives the gang food poisoning. All of the NBC sitcoms are new tonight.

Bones (9pm, Fox) - When a wedding planner's remains are found in a tanning bed on Valentine's Day, Brennan and Booth find the key to the case may be found on the victim's computer.

CSI (9pm, CBS)  Ray testifies against serial killer Nate Haskell. Meanwhile, Nick receives a call from troubled teen Jason McCann (Justin Bieber) to warn him of impending danger.

Private Practice (10pm, ABC) - Addison returns home to Connecticut for the funeral of her mother. Sam and friends tag along for her breakdown.

Fairly Legal (10pm, USA) - A man who was hit by a truck seeks a settlement with an insurance company, but the man's wife has her own grievance.

What to Watch on Thursday: Ryan O'Neal returns to 'Bones'

Vampire Diaries (8pm, CW) - Damon tries to save Rose after she is bitten by a werewolf, but her increasingly bizarre behavior puts everyone in danger. Meanwhile, Tyler and Caroline reveal their true feelings for each other.

Community (8pm, NBC) - Annie stages a play with an anti-drug message at a local middle school, but the production hits a snag when Pierce lets his creative side run wild. As the conflict intensifies, Senor Chang unexpectedly steps in to restore order.

Bones (9pm, Fox) - Before the final appeal of her death sentence, Heather Taffet, aka The Grave Digger, is hit by a sniper's bullet, but the Jeffersonian team's ensuing investigation could point to either Booth (David Boreanaz) or Max (Ryan O'Neal, right) as a suspect.

Parks & Recreation (9:30pm, NBC) - The flu hits Pawnee, sending Leslie to the hospital and interrupting her preparations for the local Harvest Festival. Elsewhere, Ron and Andy do some male bonding, while Tom spends the day at the spa.

Fairly Legal (10pm, USA) - Kate oversees a settlement between the state and a falsely convicted man who spent 22 years in jail. Though finally free, the man is unable to move forward due to the pain of his past.

Archer (10pm, FX) - Season 2 kicks off in the Swiss ski resort Gstaad, where the ISIS crew has gone to protect a billionaire's teen daughter from kidnappers. One complication is that the girl wants to seduce Archer, who keeps getting caught in compromising situations that make it appear he is the seducer.

What to Watch on Thursday: A "Grey's Anatomy" resurgence?

Big Bang Theory (8pm, CBS) - Penny asks Leonard to lie to her visiting father, played by Keith Carradine, while Howard, Raj, and Bernadette spend all night looking through a telescope.

Bones (8pm, Fox) - An eccentric candy mogul (Wayne Knight) is under suspicion when human remains are found in the world's largest chocolate bar, but the tale of how they got there is just as puzzling as the victim's mysterious life.

Community (8pm, NBC) - Dean Pelton catches Jeff listing a fake class on his schedule, but then a mysterious professor (Kevin Corrigan) emerges to back up Jeff's claim. Curious about the man, Jeff and Annie investigate. Elsewhere, Abed and Troy build a blanket fort of great proportions.

Grey's Anatomy (9pm, ABC) - Haters will always hate, but "Greys" has hit a nice stride this season, and they've had some really good episodes. Tonight, the attendings go to Joe's to celebrate Derek's clinical trials grant, and are surprised to find a familiar face behind the bar. Meanwhile, Meredith and Alex must deal with a 9-year-old's postsurgical complications and his very demanding mother.

First 48 (9pm, A&E) - A body is found buried in a basement and the person who tipped the detectives could be the killer. Also, a father of three is stabbed to death in Charlotte.

Biography: Billy Joel (10pm, Bio) - A profile of Billy Joel, whose pop classics in the 70s and 80s made him one of the best-selling recording artists in American music history.

Burn Notice (10pm, USA) - A dangerous thief tries to steal a chemical weapon from Venezuelan revolutionaries, forcing Michael to work with his foe to prevent a disaster.

What to Watch on Thursday: Live from New York, it's "30 Rock!"

Bones (8pm, Fox) - Brennan makes a deal with a celebrity professor (David Alan Grier) to be her new intern after he inquires about hosting his children's science show from the Jeffersonian. Also, a dismembered corpse is identified as a bounty hunter, and the team find they're not the only ones looking for a fugitive who is wanted for murder.

30 Rock (8:30pm, NBC) - In this episode, performed live, Liz Lemon fumes during show night when the "TGS" gang all forget that it's her 40th birthday. Meanwhile, Tracy concludes that it's hilarious whenever an actor breaks character and laughs, so he does that all night long. And Jack has trouble in his efforts to stop drinking during Avery's pregnancy. The "30 Rock" cast will perform the show live for a second time tonight for the west coast audience.

The Office (9pm, NBC) - Convinced he has herpes, Michael contacts his former girlfriends -- Holly (Amy Ryan), Jan (Melora Hardin), Carol (Nancy Carell), Donna (Amy Pietz), and Helene (Linda Purl). Andy conducts a sex-ed class in the office in a ploy to win over Erin.

The Vanilla Ice Project (9pm, DIY) - A new reality show featuring rapper Vanilla Ice renovating a home in Palm Beach, Florida. A second episode airs at 9:30. Will it be as good at the "Adam Carolla Project" (with the same premise) from a few years ago on TLC.  The review.

Private Practice (10pm, ABC) - Dell's orphaned daughter Betsey (Hailey Sole) arrives, stirring up emotions at the clinic. Also, Pete and Amelia disagree about surgery for a pregnant woman who's experiencing excruciating chronic pain.

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (10pm, Bravo) - Same story, different city. Tonight is the first episode.

What to Watch on Thursday: A "Promise" from Springsteen

Bones (8pm, Fox) - Brennan's whirlwind tutorial in pop culture gets put to the test when she and Booth investigate the remains of a 23-year-old man who was seen carousing the previous night at a Jersey shore nightclub.

Community (8pm, NBC) - Solidly funny every single week. Tonight, the gang rallies around Pierce (Chevy Chase) when his mother dies, and Professor Duncan (John Oliver) takes over Anthropology 101 when Professor Bauer (Betty White) takes a leave of absence.

30 Rock (8:30pm, NBC) - Jack goes before Congress hoping to use his wiles and charms in a debate about NBC's merger with Comcast. I mean, KableTown. When a congresswoman (Queen Latifah) pushes for more diversity in programming, Jack turns to Tracy for ideas. Rob Reiner also guest stars.

The Promise: The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town (9pm, HBO) - Interviews and archival footage chronicle the creative process, recording sessions, and legal problems that preceded the 1978 release of Bruce Springsteen's fourth album, "Darkness on the Edge of Town." Here's a nice Brian Williams interview with Springsteen about the film and album.

Grey's Anatomy (9pm, ABC) - Derek's estranged sister Amelia (Caterina Scorsone) visits, bringing lots of old baggage. Also, the chief notices that Alex hasn't been taking elevators since the shooting and tries to help him.

Real Housewives of DC (9pm, Bravo) - The first season finale centers on Michaele and Tareq Salahi as they attend/crash a White House state dinner. Hmm. Anyone heard anything about that?

What to Watch on Thursday: Lawyers invade "Community"

Community (8pm, NBC) - Jeff reconnects with his former law firm colleagues played by Rob Corddry and a very skinny Drew Carey, and returns to some of his old vices. Seeing the changes in Jeff, the study group decide to come to his rescue, only to find themselves corrupted in the process.

Vampire Diaries (8pm, CW) - Katherine reveals to Stefan secrets about what really happened in 1864 when she turned into a vampire. Also, Damon tries to resolve his conflict with Mason, and Tyler attempts to tell him the truth about the Lockwoods' dark past.

Bones (8pm, Fox) - A surprise visit by Booth's new girlfriend, war correspondent Hannah Burley (Katheryn Winnick), forces Brennan to take another look at her relationship with her Booth.

CSI (9pm, CBS) - The CSIs investigate when a shark reportedly attacks a woman in a casino's swimming pool, and the probe centers on whether the killer is human or actually a shark. Elliott Gould, Method Man, and Holly Madison guest star.

Grey's Anatomy (9pm, ABC) - Meredith finally tells Derek about her pregnancy and miscarriage, and is cleared for surgery. Alex must have the bullet removed from his chest before he is allowed to operate, and Cristina experiences a post-traumatic stress disorder incident in the OR during a surgery.

What to Watch on Thursday: Tried and true lineup changes little

Big Bang Theory (8pm, CBS) - For Season 4, "Big Bang Theory" moves to a new night and new time (formerly Monday nights at 9pm) where it goes up against "Community." Yikes (for both shows). Tonight, Sheldon goes on his first date ever and it's with Amy Fowler (Mayim Bialik). Somehow, Penny finds herself accompanying them.

Community (8pm, NBC) - In the Season 2 opener, the group reconvene to study for their anthropology class, which is taught by a kooky professor (Betty White, of course). Meanwhile, Senor Chang enrolls at Greendale in hopes of joining the study group.

Bones (8pm, Fox) - Season 6 begins seven months after last season's finale when the Jeffersonian team disbanded. They are called by to Washington when a case involving a case involving the body of an unidentified young boy could cost Cam her job.

My Generation (8pm, ABC) - A contrived new series from ABC in which a film crew revisits a group of high school students in Texas who were the subjects of a documentary style reality show ten years earlier. I urge you not to waste your time.

30 Rock (8:30pm, NBC) - Season 5 has Jack interfering with Liz's blooming romance with Carol (Matt Damon) in an effort to help her finally win a man's heart, and Tracy copes with Kenneth's termination as NBC page.

$#*! My Dad Says (8:30, CBS) - This new show (pronounced "Bleep My Dad Says") is based on a popular Twitter feed chronicling the outrageous observations of one guy's dad. It's a flimsy premise, even if it does star William Shatner. Check out our review.

                           Keep reading for more premieres!

What to Watch on Thursday: Matt Damon on "30 Rock" finale

Bones (8pm, Fox) - In the fifth season finale, the death of a hoarder has the team sifting through the man's many possessions looking for clues. Angela gets a visit from her father, ZZ Top guitarist Billy F. Gibbons (left, as himself).

Community (8pm, NBC) - The Season 1 finale has Britta and Professor Slater vying for Jeff's affection. Also, when Abed doesn't ask Troy to be his roommate, Troy is left pondering their friendship. I'm sure Abed based the decision on some random classic sitcom trope.

Parks & Recreation (8:30pm, NBC) - Leslie wants to hold a children's concert in this Season 2 finale, but the visiting state accountant Adam gets in the way. Rob Lowe guest stars (R.I.P. Robert from "Brothers & Sisters").

Grey's Anatomy (9pm, ABC) - The hospital is under siege from a gunman in tonight's two-hour season finale. Expect lots of drama and some big news from Meredith.

Keep reading for more big finale news ...

What to Watch on Thursday: "Marriage Ref" keeps drawing big stars

Bones (8pm, Fox) - Brennan and Booth recall their first case together six years ago, when Booth recruited Brennan's team of scientists to back up his theory about a judge. 

Marriage Ref (10pm, NBC) - It's a testament to Jerry Seinfeld's star power that this mediocre (at best) show has gotten so many great stars to sit on the marriage panel. I know that's the only reason I keep watching: Every week there's another crop of interesting celebrities, and I keep hoping another show will be as funny as the one with Larry David, Ricky Gervais, and Madonna. Tonight, the recently renewed series features Tracy Morgan, Kathy Griffin, and Nathan Lane. (NBC comedies are all reruns again tonight).

Project Runway (10pm, Lifetime) - The remaining designers must create clothing inspired by the circus in a competition which determines who will advance to Fashion Week. 

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