Sweeps Roundup: Nov. 14-20
These are the guest stars and events that the networks have planned for the second week of November sweeps:
Monday, Nov. 14
8/7c
How I Met Your Mother (CBS)
Will Barney and Robin be able to keep their kiss a secret? They're going to try!
9/8c
Two and a Half Men (CBS)
Alan returns from the hospital and is faced with some tough challenges. Like new furniture.
10/9c
Hawaii Five-O (CBS)
A homeless Danno moves in with McGarrett. What could possibly go wrong?
20/20 (ABC)
Diane Sawyer interviews Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and her husband, astronaut Mark Kelly.
Tuesday, Nov. 15
8/7c
The Biggest Loser (NBC)
The contestants compete in a pentathlon with Olympic skater Apolo Ohno as their coach.
Glee (Fox)
Sue starts a smear campaign (shocking!) to take down Bert Hummel, her biggest competitor for the congressional seat.
9/8c
New Girl (Fox)
Jess invites her work crush (guest star Justin Long) to the roommates' Thanksgiving dinner.
NCIS: Los Angeles (CBS)
Sam disappears in the Sudan while he's undercover.
10/9c
Unforgettable (CBS)
Marilu Henner (on whom the lead character Carrie is based) plays Carrie's estranged aunt to helps investigate her sister's murder.
Wednesday, Nov. 16
8/7c
Up All Night (NBC)
Reagan struggles with trying to fire her assistant (guest star Molly Shannon).
The X Factor (Fox)
We're finally down to the Top 10!
8:30/7:30c
Suburgatory (ABC)
So much for Tessa's wish to have a low-key birthday. Dallas wrangles Dalia to plan an over-the-top Sweet 16.
9/8c
Criminal Minds (CBS)
The team searches for Garcia's missing friend, whose daughter also disappeared seven years earlier.
Thursday, Nov. 17
8/7c
20/20 (ABC)
Katie Couric interviews Regis Philbin on the eve of his final Live with Regis and Kelly broadcast.
Community (NBC)
Dean Pelton directs a commercial starring the study group; Abed shoots a behind-the-scenes documentary about it.
9/8c
Private Practice (ABC)
In a special two-hour episode, the group rallies to save Amelia by staging an intervention. In rehab, she bonds with a younger patient (Disney starlet Debby Ryan).
9:30/8:30c
Whitney (NBC)
Whitney and Alex try to convince a dog-pound owner (guest star Lisa Lampanelli) that they'd be worthy adoptive parents.
Friday, Nov. 18
8/7c
Nikita (CW)
Uh oh! Berkhoff is captured and tortured after he refuses to reveal Nikita's whereabouts.
9/8c
CSI: NY (CBS)
Jo comes face-to-face with a dangerous rapist she might've helped acquit on an earlier charge.
10/9c
Blue Bloods (CBS)
Thanksgiving plans are thwarted when Henry suffers a heart attack.
Saturday, Nov. 19
8/7c
Beneath the Blue (CW)
The Vampire Diaries might be on hiatus, but you can still watch star Paul Wesley in this movie about a young activist fighting to protect the local dolphin population in the Bahamas.
Sunday, Nov. 20
8/7c
The Simpsons (FOX)
Homer cashes in on the tween craze by forming a team to write a novel. Andy Garcia voices the publisher.
American Music Awards (ABC)
Katy Perry, Justin Bieber and Nicki Minaj are scheduled to perform at this fan-voted awards show.
9/8c
The Good Wife (CBS)
Funny lady Amy Sedaris will not be making cheeseballs when she guest-stars as Eli Gold's no-nonsense new rival.