Is there something off-putting about the fact that it’s the end of September already?  The year is FLYING by!

Lots of new stuff tonight – COMMUNITY, BIG BANG, VAMPIRE DIARIES, a ridiculous multitude of other things.  What are you going to watch?

THURS	8:00	8:30	9:00	9:30	10:00	10:30
	The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory – “The Cruciferous Vegetable Amplification” Realizing he will not live long enough to download his consciousness into a robot body, Sheldon tries to extend his life span.	Shit My Dad Says Shit My Dad Says – “Wi-Fight” Ed refuses to allow a wireless Internet connection to be installed in the house; Vince convinces Bonnie to allow Ed, a retired doctor, to examine her body.	CSI CSI – “Pool Shark” The team investigates when a woman is attacked by a shark in the pool at a Las Vegas casino.		The Mentalist The Mentalist – “Cackle-Bladder Blood” When Jane’s shady brother-in-law (Kevin Rankin) comes to town and becomes a suspect in a murder investigation, Jane is forced to help him.
	My Generation My Generation – “Home Movies” Steven finds his footing as father to his 9-year-old son; Dawn opens up about her family; Rolly, in Afghanistan, misses the big moments in Dawn’s pregnancy.		Grey’s Anatomy Grey’s Anatomy – “Shock to the System” Meredith finally tells Derek about her miscarriage (and her pregnancy). She’s also cleared to return to surgery, but Alex can’t operate until he has the bullet removed from his chest, and Cristina experiences post-traumatic stress disorder in the OR while performing a surgery.		Private Practice Private Practice – “Take Two” Violet and Cooper adjust their friendship to please their lovers; Pete and Cooper clash over a pot-smoking patient (Justine Bateman); Addison is uneasy about disclosing her new romance; Sheldon and Charlotte disagree over a patient’s sex-change request.
	Community Community – “Account for Lawyers” Jeff falls into old habits after reconnecting with Alan (Rob Corddry), a former law firm colleague; Abed, Annie and Troy look for dirt on Alan.	30 Rock 30 Rock – “When It Rains, It Pours” Liz uses her newfound confidence to solve Pete’s problem with a difficult editor (Paul Giamatti); Jack tries to cheat mortality; Tracy vows to be present when his wife gives birth.	The Office The Office – “Counseling” Corporate forces Michael into counseling with Toby; Dwight seeks revenge after a shop owner snubs him; Pam tries to change her job title.	Outsourced Outsourced – “The Measure of a Manmeet” Employee evaluations cause the staff to worry about job security; Todd is told to fire an employee.	The Apprentice The Apprentice The teams must run all aspects of a canine care and spa; one project manager threatens to bench a team member; a surprise visit from Cesar Millan puts the contestants on their toes; another candidate is fired.
	Bones Bones – “The Couple in the Cave” The remains of a couple are found in a cave; Brennan re-evaluates her relationship with Booth when his girlfriend makes a surprise visit.		Fringe Fringe – “The Box” The team investigates when people are discovered in a trancelike state that ultimately leads to death; Walter meets with Nina at Massive Dynamic.		Local
	The Vampire Diaries The Vampire Diaries – “Memory Lane” Katherine reveals new secrets; Damon tries to resolve his issues with Mason; Elena and Stefan are left with limited options.		Nikita Nikita – “Rough Trade” Michael helps Nikita during a mission; Alex has a panic attack during basic training.		Local
	Real Housewives of DC		Real Housewives of DC Real Housewives of DC – “Nation Building” All new episode		Watch What Happens Live! Watch What Happens Live! Tina Fey	Real Housewives of DC
	Two and a Half Men	Two and a Half Men	Two and a Half Men	Two and a Half Men	It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia – “The Gang Buys a Boat” The gang attempts to find adventure on the sea after purchasing a boat.	The League The League – “The White Knuckler” Andre brings in a new partner to expand his practice; Ruxin uses a sick kid to meet NFL star Josh Cribbs; Pete deals with the complications of dating Kevin’s ex-girlfriend.
	Project Runway		Project Runway Project Runway – “There is a Pattern Here” The designers take a trip down memory lane when they are asked to create their own fabric and a garment to correspond to a memorable time in their lives.			On The Road with Austin and Santino On the Road with Austin and Santino – “We Love a Parade” Austin and Santino travel to Corbin, Ky. to design a woman’s parade float outfit.
	Teen Mom		Jersey Shore		Jersey Shore Jersey Shore – “Gone, Baby, Gone” Tensions heat up between Angelina and the rest of the roommates, and she lets everyone know how she really feels about them. Meanwhile, Mike reunites with his Canadian flame
	Destination Truth		Destination Truth Destination Truth – “Ghost Fleet; Japanese River Monster” A river creature known as “the kappa” is sought in Japan. Also: an underwater paranormal probe in Micronesia is conducted.		Beast Legends Beast Legends – “Winged Lion” The legend of the griffin is explored in Mongolia.