On “Private Practice,” Sam reconnects with his estranged sister.
On “Castle,” the first of a two-parter guest staring the one and only Jennifer Beals and “Drop Dead Diva’s” Jason Stamberg, both who play agents that work with Castle and Becket on an international conspiracy case.
On “The River,” the second episode finds the family/boat crew face to face with “guardians of the jungle.”
On “Body of Proof,” a body is found dead in a freezer of an Italian restaurant . . . I swear I watched this already? Or did “Castle” do a similar story?
On “Revenge,” it looks like we are finally nearing the present, where Daniel gets his at the engagement party?
On “Grey’s” and “Private Practice,” a two part cross-over as they turn to Derek to help Mason’s mom Erica with her brain tumor.
On “Desperate Housewives,” if you suspected Orson is the person who killed Alejandro . . . you may be right as he is back!

SAM FINDS HIS ESTRANGED SISTER IN JAIL AND HEAVILY MEDICATED, ON ABC’S “PRIVATE PRACTICE”

Guest Starring Anika Noni Rose (“Dreamgirls,” “The Princess and the Frog”) as Sam’s Sister, Corinne

Also Guest Starring A.J. Langer as Erica and Stephen Amell as Scott

“Too Much” – Sam finds his estranged sister, Corinne, in jail, heavily medicated and near-catatonic, and brings her to Sheldon for help; Erica begins secret treatments for her cancer and refuses to let Cooper and Charlotte tell Mason; Cooper, Pete and Addison treat the baby of a drug addict; and things between Violet and Scott continue to heat up in the bedroom, “on ABC’s “Private Practice” THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9 (10:02-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

JENNIFER BEALS GUEST STARS IN “CASTLE” TWO-PARTER ON ABC

“Pandora” – In the first episode of a two-part “Castle” event, Castle and Beckett pursue a ruthless killer who, they discover, is part of a sinister, international conspiracy. Castle and Beckett are joined on the case by Sophia Conrad (guest star Jennifer Beals, “The Chicago Code,” “Flashdance”), a smart, sexy CIA operative who has a complicated past with Castle. Josh Stamberg, (“Drop Dead Diva”) also guest stars as Martin Danberg, an intelligence officer, on “Castle,” MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. The second episode in this story arc, “Linchpin,” airs Monday, February 20.

Guest Cast: Jennifer Beals as Sophia Conrad, Josh Stamberg as Martin Danberg, David Chisum as Thomas Gage.

THE MAGUS CREW ENTER THE JUNGLE AND ARE MYSTERIOUSLY BLINDED WHEN THEY CROSS PATHS WITH THE “GUARDIANS OF THE FOREST,” ON ABC’S “THE RIVER”

“Los Ciegos” – When the whole crew of the Magus goes blind due to spores from a tree, lone holdout AJ will have to overcome his most paralyzing fear to find a cure before the blindness becomes permanent. Meanwhile, the local Morcego tribe stalks the crew and judges whether they are worthy to stay in the jungle. If they are deemed unworthy, the consequences could be fatal, on “The River,” TUESDAY FEBRUARY 14 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

A DEAD BODY TURNS UP IN A RESTAURANT FREEZER, ON ABC’S “BODY OF PROOF”

Robert Picardo Guest Stars

“Cold Blooded” – When the owner of a family owned and operated Italian restaurant turns up dead in the freezer, Dr. Hunt and the team take a closer look into family matters. Meanwhile, Detective Baker must face her own haunted past, on “Body of Proof,” TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Guest starring Azita Ghanizada as Annabelle Kip, Donna Pescow as Maria Sanella, Nathalie Kelley as Dani Alvarez, Kevin McCorkle as Jack Cranston and Robert Picardo as Henry Pedroni.

EMILY’S PLAN TO AVENGE HER FATHER’S DEATH TURNS TO CHAOS, ON ABC’S “REVENGE”

“Chaos” – The splendor of Emily and Daniel’s Fire & Ice engagement party quickly turns to terror when her vendetta takes a dark, unexpected turn, putting those she loves and hates in imminent mortal danger. Meanwhile, Jack resolves to find Amanda and Charlotte takes desperate measures to soothe the pain of her family’s betrayal, on “Revenge,” WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

Guest cast is Ashton Holmes as Tyler Barrol, Margarita Levieva as Amanda Clarke, William Devane as Grandpa Grayson, Hiroyuki Sanada as Satoshi Takeda, Jamal duff as Bid Ed and Maya Hazen as Hikari.

AMELIA SHEPHERD SEEKS OUT HER BIG BROTHER, DEREK, TO HELP SAVE ERICA’S LIFE, AND OWEN AND CRISTINA ENTER COUNSELING, ON A SPECIAL CROSSOVER EPISODE OF ABC’S “GREY’S ANATOMY”

Guest Starring “Private Practice’s” Caterina Scorsone

“Have You Seen Me Lately?” – In a final attempt to save Erica’s life, Amelia arrives at Seattle Grace to beg Derek for help with the gliosarcoma case; Cristina and Owen engage in heated arguments during marriage counseling; Alex realizes that in order to be a good doctor, he’ll need to improve his people skills; and Meredith is given a chance to shine when a man enters the ER after getting his hand stuck in meat grinder. Meanwhile, the residents continue to study for their upcoming oral boards, on Grey’s Anatomy, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16 (9:00-10:02 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Guest Starring Caterina Scorsone. Other guest cast TBA.

DEREK AND AMELIA PRESENT ERICA WITH AN OPTION THAT COULD SAVE HER LIFE, AND SAM STRUGGLES WITH THE RETURN OF HIS UNSTABLE SISTER, ON A SPECIAL CROSSOVER EPISODE OF ABC’S “PRIVATE PRACTICE”

Guest Starring Grey’s Anatomy’s Patrick Dempsey and Chyler Leigh

Also Guest Starring AJ Langer (“My So-Called Life”), Scott Amell (“Hung”) And Anika Noni Rose (“Dreamgirls”)

“You Break My Heart” – Cooper and Charlotte take Erica to Seattle Grace to meet with Derek, Lexie and Amelia regarding a very risky surgery; Scott tells Violet that he would like to take their relationship to the next level; and Addison finds herself caught in the middle of Sam and Jake’s fight about a patient. Meanwhile, Sheldon warns Sam to be cautious as he deals with the return of his sister, Corinne, on Private Practice, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16 (10:02-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Guest Starring Patrick Dempsey, Chyler Leigh, AJ Langer, Stephen Amell and Anika Noni Rose. Other guest cast TBA.

SUSAN DISCOVERS THE IDENTITY OF THE FATHER OF JULIE’S BABY, AND ORSON MAKES IT HIS DUTY TO NURSE BREE BACK TO HEALTH, ON ABC’S “DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES”

Andrea Bowen Guest Stars as Susan’s Daughter, Julie

Kyle MacLachlan Guest Stars as Orson Hodge

“Get Out of My Life” – Susan discovers the identity of the father of Julie’s baby; Orson makes it his duty to nurse Bree back to health; when Mrs. McCluskey throws Roy out of the house, Gaby takes him in and is reluctant to help get them back together when he proves to be an invaluable disciplinarian to her kids; after getting used to her alone time, Lynette is furious when Porter and Preston are evicted from their apartment and try to move back home; and Mike informs Renee of Ben’s dire circumstances with a loan shark, on “Desperate Housewives,” SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Guest starring are Kathryn Joosten as Mrs. McCluskey, Daniella Baltodano as Celia Solis, Andrea Bowen as Julie Mayer, Kyle MacLachlan as Orson Hodge, Charlie Carver as Porter Scavo, Max Carver as Preston Scavo, Orson Bean as Roy Bender, Sal Landi as Donny, Robert Pine as Dr. Delson and Mike Foy as skeevy guy.

Reports have it someone only being called a major character on the show will die by March!

Alejandro/Ramon’s wife showed up and met with Gabby, when Gabby decided it was time to tell the truth after Susan let her know another step-daughter had been molested. Gabby never said she killed Alejandro, but did point out his name was not Ramon, that he had a family before his new one, and disappeared on them . . . She said Alejandro returned to find her when she revisited her old home town and said some not nice things about him that got him angry. She told the new wife he was a child molester, which at first she wouldn’t believe . . . until her own daughter claimed it was true. All this coupled with the “Red Wine Stain,” well the new wife seemed to fill in the pieces. It seems like she’s keeping the secret . . . but who knows. I’m sure something will come out eventually and get the girls in hot water again. Ben’s construction site is in big trouble, I’m sure that cement foundation Alejandro is hidden in will break open at any moment! Knowing this show, it will crack when a tornado hits, and crashes a plane into it! Have they done an earthquake yet? That could be an option too!

Lynette attempted to move on by dating Renee’s hairdresser. Of course it was a huge disaster of a first date, because she did what she does best . . . critique and micro-manage. Apparently that’s what this guys ex-wife did, and it ended their marriage. Oops! But there must be something there, as it seems they give a second date a try. Frankly, I’m not sure I want to watch another date!

Bree, however, was a very very very fun date! Bree continued her drinking binge, along with her string of men. Her Reverend became concerned with her, even suggesting . . . no telling her that she wouldn’t be running the bake sale this year as it was for her own good. Bree didn’t like that, showed up, and got into a huge fight with a woman who happened to be married to one of her one-night-stands. Bree decided she liked being bad, the town slut, and walked out of the bake sale with her head held high. Honestly, I loved it! It was shades of Kimberly from “Melrose Place!”

Finally Ben proposed to Renee, who accepted. However his conscious got the best of him and he confessed while he loved her, he proposed because he was having money problems and she had money. Renee was devastated and ended things, unsure if Ben ever really loved her. Poor Renee! Why do I feel like Renee might end up with Tom in the end?

These spoilers are mainly for the second week of February. Many shows are on a short hiatus from now until then. In this edition . . .

On “Castle,” Castle and Beckett go back in time with an old school hollywood-like mystery.
On “Revenge,” William Devane guests as Conrad’s father, who comes to town as Daniel and Emily’s engagement party nears . . .
On “Grey’s Anatomy,” It’s Valentine’s Day and the doctors are all trying to plan the perfect romantic evening with their partners.
On “Housewives,” Julie returns, very pregnant; and Lynette has her first time with a man since her break-up with Tom.

Read on for the full spoilers . . . as well as info on “The River” and its premier.

CASTLE AND BECKETT FIND THEMSELVES IN FLASHBACK MODE TO THE 1940s, ON ABC’S “CASTLE”

Mark Pellegrino Guest Stars

“The Blue Butterfly” – When Castle and Beckett investigate the killing of a treasure hunter, they discover the case is linked to a mysterious homicide from 1947 involving a hard-boiled private detective. Castle realizes the only way to solve the present-day murder is to solve the murder from the past. The 1947 case comes to life through stylized flashbacks, featuring Castle as the private eye and Beckett as a femme fatale, on “Castle,” MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

Guest Cast: Mark Pellegrino as Tom Dempsey, Patrick Cassidy as Clyde Belasco, Chad Everett as Jerry Maddox, Ellen Geer as Viola Maddox, Darin Toonder as Frankie.

THE CREW OF THE MAGUS EMBARKS ON ITS RESCUE MISSION TO FIND DR. EMMET COLE, ON THE SERIES PREMIERE OF “THE RIVER,”
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7 ON ABC

ABC’S highly anticipated new paranormal thriller, “The River,” will have a two-hour premiere TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7 (9:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

In the first hour, “Pilot,” Dr. Emmet Cole, beloved adventurer and television personality goes missing deep in the Amazon. After a fruitless search for him, his family and friends abandon hope and hold a memorial service to commemorate his amazing life. His grieving wife, Tess, reluctantly tries to face the reality that her husband is gone, while her son, Lincoln, is more than ready to bury his past. Six months later Emmet’s location beacon mysteriously begins to relay a signal. Tess persuades Lincoln to join her and Emmet’s film crew on a journey through the Amazon to find him, a journey on which horrifying and almost mythical events will push them to their limits.

In the second hour, “Marbeley,” when the spirit of Dr. Emmet Cole mysteriously enters Jahel, the message is clear… go home! Instead, Tess determines to go into the jungle to find clues to Cole’s whereabouts. While on their mission, they discover a tree draped in children’s dolls that they suspect is there to ward off the “spirit of the abandoned girl” who drowned in the river. Then, when a member of the crew goes missing, the group realize they’ll have to endure a nightmare in order to appease an angry spirit and get their loved one back.

“The River” stars Bruce Greenwood (“Star Trek”) as Dr. Emmet Cole, Joe Anderson (“The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Parts 1 and 2″) as Lincoln Cole, Leslie Hope (“24″) as Tess Cole, Eloise Mumford (“Lone Star”) as Lena Landry, Paul Blackthorne (“Lipstick Jungle”) as Clark Quietly, Thomas Kretschmann (“King Kong”) as Captain Kurt Brynildson, Daniel Zacapa (“Resurrection Blvd.”) as Emilio Valenzuela, Shaun Parkes (“The Mummy Returns”) as Andreus Jude “A.J.” Poulain, and Paulina Gait‡n (“Sin Nombre”) as Jahel Valenzuela.

Guest starring in “Pilot” is Jeff Galfer as Sammy Kirsch. “Pilot” teleplay by Michael Green & Michael R. Perry and story by Oren Peli and Michael R. Perry. Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra.

Guest starring in “Marbeley” is Corben Turner as Lincoln (8 years old). “Marbeley” was written by Michael Green & Zack Estrin and directed by Jaume Collet-Serra.

POWER SHIFTS ARE ABUNDANT AS THE VOLATILITY IN THE HAMPTONS INTENSIFIES, ON ABC’S “REVENGE”

William Devane (“Knots Landing,” “24″) Guest Stars as ‘Grandpa’ Grayson

“Perception” – In an atmosphere of nervous excitement for Emily & Daniel’s upcoming engagement party, things quickly start to unravel: Victoria tries to regain the upper hand by using Conrad’s own father against him; Jack finds himself wandering deeper into the fray; the rug gets pulled out from under Charlotte, and even more so for Emily, on “Revenge,” WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

William Devane guest stars as ‘Grandpa’ Grayson Other guest cast TBA.

VALENTINE’S DAY BRINGS EXCITEMENT TO THE COUPLES OF SEATTLE GRACE AND AN INFLUX OF ROMANTICS INTO THE ER, ON ABC’S “GREY’S ANATOMY”

“All You Need Is Love” – In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, Meredith and Derek try to have a night to themselves when Lexie offers to watch Zola; Callie hands babysitting duties over to Mark so that she can surprise Arizona with a romantic evening; and Ben proves to Bailey that he knows her better than she thinks. Meanwhile, the ER fills with romantics, including a 10-year-old girl who has an allergic reaction to chocolates from her valentine and a man who is hit by a car while chasing down his frustrated girlfriend, on “Grey’s Anatomy,” THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9 (9:00-10:02 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

SUSAN IS SHOCKED WHEN SHE DISCOVERS THAT DAUGHTER JULIE IS PREGNANT, AND GABY’S ATTEMPT TO SOOTH JUANITA WHEN SHE DOESN’T RECEIVE A VALENTINE’S DAY CARD FROM A BOY SHE HAS A CRUSH ON BACKFIRES, ON ABC’S “DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES”

Andrea Bowen Guest Stars as Susan’s Daughter, Julie

“Is This What You Call Love?” – Susan is in for a shock when daughter Julie pays a visit and shows up six months pregnant; Bree’s alcohol consumption and lust for men continues to dominate and ruin her life; Lynette’s first sexual encounter since separating from Tom doesn’t quite end in fireworks; and Gaby’s attempt to sooth Juanita when she doesn’t receive a Valentine’s Day card from a boy she has a crush on backfires, on “Desperate Housewives,” SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Guest starring are Mason Vale Cotton as MJ Delfino, Andrea Bowen as Julie Mayer, Kyle MacLachlan as Orson Hodge, Patrick Fabian as Frank, John Rubinstein as Principal Hobson, Mark Totty as Dylan, Brian Cousins as man, Grant Venable as Ryan, Stephanie Erb as Debbie, Christopher Goodman as Bill, John Mattey as bartender, Gary Hudson as Jerry and Kevin Makely as unkempt man.

Bree got another note after Detective Vance was killed simply saying “Thank You.” The girls wondered why only Bree was getting these notes, not all of them? Good question! It’s looking more and more like it could be Orson, trying to atone for the past? Otherwise who else is there that is alive that could be doing this to help Bree? Possibly Rex’s jerky son who stole her company and now feels guilty?

Carlos got wasted and couldn’t remember what he did the night before, and his car went missing. However it later seemed it wasn’t Carlos after all, and Gabby sent him back to rehab. She then had to start learning the ropes of the company to save it from going under while Carlos was gone.

Ben is another major suspect, as they’ve really maken him take a turn for the scummy side. First getting caught by Mike dealing with loan sharks, then having his interest in Renee renewed when it came out she has 12 million dollars. Boooooo! I really liked Ben. Why do they have to make him a crummy guy?

My disdain for Tom started to wane when he and Lynette spent time together and she slipped into old habits of making what at first seemed to be snide remarks. He brought a pizza over and she said yet again he forgot she likes thin crust. He said his new girl friend would never do that. She then pointed out after 22 years, she would think he’d know what she likes . . . it makes her feel like she never mattered. Ouch! In the end she sent him to Paris to be with his new girlfriend, saying the point of all this was to find out if others could make them happy. I don’t have any idea how this whole storyline will end, I’m not seeing it ending happy though.

Bree was hilarious in the latest episode being a bad girl and going out partying and drinking. It looks like next week she might get herself into even bigger trouble than this week’s shenanigans! She’ll probably end up in rehab with Carlos sooner or later.

Susan Susan Susan . . . she’s once again blown it! Feeling guilty and going to see Alejandro/Ramon’s other family . . . she ended up writing a check claiming to be buying some first edition legos. Is anyone that stupid? First edition legos? But whatever, later the wife had all she needed to track down Susan with accusations thanks to her check . . . especially after Susan told the abused step-daughter that she never had to worry about her step-dad returning. Something that the step-daughter told her mother. Susan just couldn’t let it go could she!

On “Castle,” a murder could bring down Castle’s buddy the Mayor.
On “Body of Proof,” a sensational murder trial has the public up in arms when an accused mother goes free . . . . sounds familiar!
On “Revenge,” see how Daniel proposed to Emily/Amanda.
On “Once Upon A Time,” we meet the dwarves when Snow’s heart breaks over Charming’s upcoming wedding.
On “Desperate Housewives,” a potential new suspect in Alejandro’s murder?

Also of note, I am probably going to be giving ABC’s “Good Christian Belles” and “The River” a try when they start up in February.

Read on for the full releases!

WHEN A WOMAN IS FOUND DEAD IN A CAR BELONGING TO THE MAYOR’S MOTOR POOL, THE INVESTIGATION THREATENS TO BRING DOWN HIS ADMINISTRATION, ON ABC’S “CASTLE”

“Dial M for Murder” – Derek Webster (“Desperate Housewives,” “Damages”) guest stars as Mayor Robert Weldon, Castle’s longtime friend and the Mayor of New York City. It was Mayor Weldon’s political clout that allowed Castle to partner up with Beckett. But now, when a woman is found dead in a car that traces back to the Mayor’s motor pool, that partnership comes under fire as the scandal surrounding the investigation threatens to bring down Weldon’s administration, on “Castle,” MONDAY, JANUARY 16 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

Guest Cast: Derek Webster as Mayor Robert Weldon, Adam Kulbersh as Brian Shay, Michael Grant Terry as Jordan Norris, Dave Florek as Harvey, Cara Pifko as Roberta Cambridge.

A VERY PUBLIC CASE BECOMES VERY PERSONAL FOR MEGAN AND HER TEAM, ON ABC’S “BODY OF PROOF”

Marcia Gay Harden and Rita Wilson Guest Star

“Sympathy for the Devil” – When a mother is put on trial for murdering her son, she is found innocent in the court of law, but not in the eyes of the public. Megan and the team are forced to set aside their personal feelings and get justice for the victim. Getting to the truth however, is more difficult then they expect, especially when an overzealous reporter (Marcia Gay Harden) does everything possible to sensationalize the case and the victim’s mother (Rita Wilson) finds it all just too much to bear, on “Body of Proof,” TUESDAY, JANUARY 17 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Guest starring Marcia Gay Harden as Shelia Temple, Rita Wilson as Ruth Stone and Joanna Cassidy as Joan Hunt.

DANIEL MAKES A ROMANTIC PROPOSAL, ON ABC’S “REVENGE”

“Commitment” – Daniel plans a romantic proposal that may carry dire, long-term ramifications, and Charlotte is devastated when she’s forced to move back home with her mother. Meanwhile, Jack’s life is put in jeopardy when he’s betrayed by someone he adores, and Nolan forces Emily to think twice about her actions, on “Revenge,” WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

Guest starring in this episode are James Tupper as David Clarke, Margarita Levieva as Amanda Clarke and James McCaffrey as Ryan Huntley.

MARY MARGARET AND DAVID CONTINUE TO GRAPPLE WITH THEIR UNREQUITED LOVE, AND SNOW WHITE TRIES TO EASE HER BREAKING HEART AS PRINCE CHARMING’S WEDDING TO KING MIDAS’S DAUGHTER APPROACHES, ON ABC’S “ONCE UPON A TIME”

Alan Dale (“Lost”) Guest Stars as King George

“7:15 A.M.” – Mary Margaret and David continue to grapple with their unrequited love, and Emma and Regina grow suspicious over a mysterious new stranger in town. Meanwhile, in the fairytale land that was, Snow White yearns to ease her breaking heart as Prince Charming’s wedding to King Midas’s daughter approaches, on “Once Upon a Time,” SUNDAY, JANUARY 22 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Guest starring are Lee Arenberg as Leroy/Grumpy, Anastasia Griffith as Kathryn/Abigail, Meghan Ory as Ruby/Red Riding Hood, Alan Dale as King George, Kwesi Ameyaw as Dr. Thatcher, Eion Bailey as stranger, Jonathan Holmes as majordomo, Michasha Armstrong as guard, Geoff Gustafson as Stealthy, David-Paul Grove as Doc, Gabe Khouth as Sneezy, Faustino Di Bauda as Sleepy, Jeffrey Kaiser as Dopey, Michael Coleman as Happy and Mig Macario as Bashful.

BREE’S LIFE CONTINUES ITS SPIRAL AS HER ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION AND LUST FOR MEN RISES, AND LYNETTE GOES ON HER FIRST DATE SINCE SEPARATING WITH TOM, ON ABC’S “DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES”

“What’s the Good of Being Good” – Bree’s life continues to spiral as her alcohol consumption rises — as does her lust for men; Lynette goes out on her first date since separating with Tom — with Renee’s hairdresser; Alejandro’s current wife suspects foul play is afoot and has a confrontation with Susan; Gaby discovers that Alejandro’s step-daughter was also abused by this wretched man; and Ben has special plans in store for Renee, on “Desperate Housewives,” SUNDAY, JANUARY 22 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Guest starring are Kathryn Joosten as Mrs. McCluskey, Mason Vale Cotton as MJ Delfino, Daniela Bobadilla as Marisa Sanchez, Justina Machado as Claudia Sanchez, Dakin Matthews as Reverend Sykes, Patrick Fabian as Frank, Jeffrey Corbett as Don, Cameron Mathison as Greg, Sal Landi as loan shark, Doug Purdy as man and Christian Meoli and workman.

“Castle” returns with a death right before Ryan’s wedding!
On “Body of Proof,” an undercover cop is murdered.
A shocking game changer plays out on “Revenge.”
On “Grey’s,” Teddy questions what happened to lead to Henry’s death.
On “Private Practice,” it looks like Sam and Addison are once again OVER.
Emma tries to help Hansel and Gretel in the real world, while their story plays out in the fairy tale world on “Once Upon A Time.”
On “Desperate Housewives,” could Renee I mean Lynette be taking over Tom’s old job at Carlos’ company?

WHEN A BACHELOR PLUMMETS TO HIS DEATH AFTER A ONE-NIGHT STAND, THE INVESTIGATION LEADS TO A SHOCKING DISCOVERY THAT MIGHT
DERAIL RYAN’S WEDDING, ON ABC’S “CASTLE”

“’Till Death Do Us Part” – When a lothario is killed, Castle and Beckett suspect that the victim’s mysterious double life holds the key to his murder. Their investigation leads to a shocking twist that threatens to disrupt Ryan’s wedding with Jenny (Seamus Dever’s real-life wife, Juliana Dever, guest stars), on “Castle,” MONDAY, JANUARY 9 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

Guest Cast: Juliana Dever as Jenny Duffy-O’Malley, Sam Hennings as Seth Harris, Jaime Ray Newman as Holly Franklin, Daniel Romer as Cute Young Guy, Haley Strode as Hot Young Woman.

AN UNDERCOVER COP IS MURDERED, ON ABC’S “BODY OF PROOF”

“Shades of Blue” – When an undercover cop is found executed at a truck stop, the search for the killer hits close to home, on “Body of Proof,” TUESDAY, JANUARY 10 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Guest starring Brett Cullen as Captain Perkins, Deirdre Lovejoy as Jeannie Morris, Mark Rolston as Detective Charlie Meeks, Emily West as Kirsten Armstrong, Ransford Doherty as Detective Tim Bell and Adrian Alvarado as Detective Dave Lopez.

THE DOCTORS WORK TOGETHER TO SAVE THE LIVES OF CONJOINED TWINS, AND TEDDY CONTINUES TO QUESTION THE CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING HENRY’S DEATH, ON ABC’S “GREY’S ANATOMY”

“This Magic Moment” – The doctors split into teams for a risky surgery involving conjoined twins; Bailey recruits Meredith to be a buffer between her and Ben when he puts pressure on moving their relationship to a more serious level; Richard teaches Alex a tough lesson in the OR; meanwhile Teddy questions Cristina about what exactly happened to Henry during his surgery, on Grey’s Anatomy, THURSDAY, JANUARY 12 (9:00-10:02 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

VIOLET, PETE, SAM AND ADDISON ADAPT TO THEIR NEW, SINGLE LIVES IN VERY DIFFERENT WAYS, ON ABC’S “PRIVATE PRACTICE”

“The Standing Eight Count” — Pete, Violet, Sam and Addison adjust to their new, singles lives in different ways. Addison questions how much she wants a baby and confides in Jake, Violet considers an offer to go on a date with a young, hot paramedic, and Sam and Pete have a bachelors’ night at a local bar. Meanwhile, Charlotte faces a personal, ethical dilemma when Amelia uncovers a secret about Mason’s mom, Erica, and Sheldon refuses to bend to the pressure when an old friend from the police force wants him to rubber stamp a fellow cop suffering from PTSD, on “Private Practice,” THURSDAY, JANUARY 12 (10:02-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

EMILY’S NEXT TARGET GOES DOWN IN FLAMES, ON ABC’S “REVENGE”

“Infamy” – Emily sets her sights on a new target when a famed author who has deep ties with both the Graysons and the Clarkes returns to town; Conrad proves how dirty he’s willing to get when Daniel gets dragged into the divorce; Jack finally let’s his guard down with Amanda; and a stunning revelation is unveiled and becomes a game changer for Emily and the Graysons, on “Revenge,” WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

Guest starring in this episode are Margarita Levieva as Amanda Clarke, James Tupper as David Clarke, James McCaffrey as Ryan Huntley, Merrin Dungey as Barbara Snow, Roger Bart as Mason Treadwell, Morgan Hewitt as Sofie Arnault and Ciara Hanna as Cute Blonde.

EMMA TRIES TO HELP TWO HOMELESS CHILDREN FIND THEIR FATHER BEFORE THEY’RE SEPARATED AND PUT IN FOSTER CARE, AND THE EVIL QUEEN COERCES HANSEL AND GRETEL INTO STEALING AN IMPORTANT ARTIFACT FROM A BLIND WITCH, ON ABC’S “ONCE UPON A TIME”

Emma Caulfield (“Buffy the Vampire Slayer”) Guest Stars as the Blind Witch

“True North” – Feeling their pain from having lived through the same experience, Emma desperately tries to help two homeless children find their birth father before they’re separated and put into the foster care system. Meanwhile, back in the fairytale world that was, the Evil Queen coerces Hansel and Gretel into stealing an important artifact from a blind witch (Emma Caulfield, “Buffy the Vampire Slayer”), on “Once Upon a Time,” SUNDAY, JANUARY 15 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Guest starring are Eion Bailey as stranger, Quinn Lord as Josef/Hansel, Karley Scott Collins as Ava/Gretel, Nicholas Lea as Michael Tillman/woodcutter, Emma Caulfield as blind witch, Gabe Khouth as Mr. Clark/Sneezy, David Bloom as Mr. “K” Krzyszkowski and Osmond Lloyd Bramble as queen’s guard.

GABY ASKS FOR LYNETTE’S HELP IN WOOING A HIGH-STAKES COMPANY TO SIGN WITH CARLOS’S FIRM, SUSAN PAYS A COVERT VISIT TO ALEJANDRO’S FAMILY, AND RENEE CONVINCES BREE TO HAVE SOME FUN AT A PICKUP BAR, ON ABC’S “DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES”

“Who Can Say What’s True?” – With Carlos still in rehab, Gaby asks for Lynette’s help in wooing a high-stakes company to sign with her husband’s firm; Renee talks Bree into getting out of the house and having some fun at a pickup bar; in an attempt to ease her guilt, Susan pays a covert visit to Alejandro’s family to see how they’ve been holding up since he went missing; and Mike discovers some inconsistencies with Ben’s real estate project, on “Desperate Housewives,” SUNDAY, JANUARY 15 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Guest starring are Joshua Logan Moore as Parker Scavo, Darcy Rose Byrnes as Penny Scavo, Daniella Baltodano as Celia Solis, Daniela Bobadilla as Marisa Sanchez, Justina Machado as Claudia Sanchez, Rick Peters as Bradley, Edie McClurg as Connie, Jacqueline McKenzie as Alexandria, Jayne Entwistle as Marilyn, Jeff Denton as man, Patrick Faucette as construction driver, Sal Landi as loan shark, Wolf Muser as Mr. Jacobs, Emrhys Cooper as Richard, Jeff L. Williams as construction guy and Jonathan Strait as husband.

On “Body of Proof” it appears Ethan and Peter both like the new girl.
On “Revenge,” it seems we finally have caught up to the birthday celebration which brings about Daniel’s murder! (I have to catch up with the last few episodes of this show myself).
On “Grey’s Anatomy,” Christina is stuck working in the O.R. with Teddy, who still doesn’t know Henry is dead!
On “Private Practice,” It appears Addison is pregnant . . . or in deep denial?
On “Once Upon A Time,” it seems Emma plans to run for Sheriff, and Rumple has a son?
On “Desperate Housewives,” Gabby fears Carlos killed Detective Vance, while Bree plans to end it all.

A BEAUTIFUL WEDDING TURNS INTO A HORRIFIC CRIME SCENE, ON ABC’S “BODY OF PROOF”

“Falling for You” – After a bride plummets to her death on her wedding day, everyone from the angry ex boyfriend to the over bearing father is a suspect. But just like a bride herself, Megan pays attention to every tiny detail until she can solve the crime. Meanwhile, Ethan is falling hard for the new girl, Dani, but she already seems to have found a love interest with someone else on the team, on “Body of Proof,” TUESDAY, JANUARY 3 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Guest starring Nathalie Kelley as Dani Alvarez, Ransford Doherty as Detective Tim Bell, Brendan Hines as Marc Freston, Patrick St Esprit as Leonard Waxman and Pedro Pascal as Zack Goffman.

AN UNSTABLE VISITOR TURNS DANIEL’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION INTO A LIFE CHANGING EVENT, ON ABC’S “REVENGE”

“Duress” – An unwelcome and unstable visitor makes a nightmare of Daniel’s intimate birthday celebration with family and friends; Charlotte becomes a pawn in Conrad and Victoria’s bitter divorce battle, and Emily watches her ultimate plan begin to unravel, on “Revenge,” WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

Guest starring in this episode are Ashton Holmes as Tyler Barrol, James Tupper as David Clarke, Emily Alyn Lind as Young Amanda, Nicholas Stargel as Young Jack, Margarita Levieva as Amanda Clarke and James McCaffrey as Ryan Huntley.

IN THE WAKE OF A HORRIFIC CRASH, THE DOCTORS WORK TOGETHER TO SAVE THE LIVES OF A FAMILY, AND TEDDY CONTINUES HER SURGERY IN THE O.R., COMPLETELY UNAWARE OF HENRY’S DEATH, ON ABC’S “GREY’S ANATOMY”

“Suddenly” – A severe car crash involving an entire family results in an all-hands-on situation in the ER, as the eldest daughter is left to make the toughest decision of her life. Meanwhile Teddy, still in the dark about Henry’s death, calls upon Cristina to help with her patient in the O.R., and Lexie finds herself working alongside Mark’s new girlfriend, Julia, during an eye surgery on Grey’s Anatomy, THURSDAY, JANUARY 5 (9:00-10:02 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Guest cast includes Scott Foley as Henry Burton, Jason George as Ben, Dylan Bruno as Griffin, Holley Fein as Julia, and Stella Maeve as Lily.

COOPER FACES THE DIFFICULTIES OF BEING A PARENT, AND ADDISON CONTINUES TO PLAN FOR A BABY, ON ABC’S “PRIVATE PRACTICE”

“Are You My Mother?” — Cooper struggles with whether or not to punish Mason after he catches him stealing; Pete and Violet find it hard to split time with Lucas now that they’re living apart; Addison makes changes in her home life to prepare for a potential new baby; Violet and Jake work with two women and a man involved in a polyamorous triad; meanwhile Amelia returns to the practice and realizes how badly she hurt Sheldon when she was abusing drugs, on “Private Practice,” THURSDAY, JANUARY 5 (10:02-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Guest starring Audrey Marie Anderson as Rose Filmore, John Sloan as Evan Olsen, Jamie Silberhartz as Kendra Templeton, Bresha Webb as Melanie White and Aloma Wright as Mildred Clemons.

REGINA AND MR. GOLD TAKE OPPOSITE SIDES WHEN EMMA RUNS FOR PUBLIC OFFICE, AND RUMPLESTILTSKIN TRIES TO TRACK DOWN A POWERFUL SOURCE TO KEEP HIS SON FROM FIGHTING IN A MEANINGLESS WAR, ON ABC’S “ONCE UPON A TIME”

Brad Dourif (“The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers”) Guest Stars as an Old Beggar

“Desperate Souls” – Regina and Mr. Gold play dirty politics and take opposite sides when Emma runs for a coveted Storybrooke public office against Sidney. Meanwhile, back in the fairytale world that was, Rumplestiltskin tries to track down the ultimate power source in order to help his son avert the horrors of a meaningless war, on “Once Upon a Time,” SUNDAY, JANUARY 8 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Guest starring are Meghan Ory as Ruby/Red Riding Hood, Patti Allan as Miss Ginger/blind witch, Beverley Elliott as granny, Giancarlo Esposito as Sidney/mirror, Dylan Schmid as Baelfire, Conner Dwelly as Morraine, Kate Bateman as mother, Mark Gash as father, Ty Olsson as Hordor, Brad Dourif as old beggar, Michael Phenicie as The Duke, C. Ernst Harth as burly man/the ogre, David-Paul Grove as Doc and Gabe Khouth as Sneezy.

BREE PREPARES TO END IT ALL AS SHE DRAWS A GUN TO HER HEAD, AND GABY SUSPECTS THAT CARLOS MAY HAVE HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH DETECTIVE VANCE’S MURDER, ON ABC’S “DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES”

“What’s to Discuss, Old Friend” – With a gun at her side, Bree prepares to end it all now that her friends have abandoned her and her life continues to spiral further into despair; Gaby begins to suspect that Carlos may have had something to do with Detective Chuck Vance’s murder; Susan makes up her mind to go to New York to become a true artist – with or without Mike; and an angry Tom cancels his plans to go to Paris with his girlfriend when Lynette confesses that she’s an accomplice to murder and may soon be arrested, on “Desperate Housewives,” SUNDAY, JANUARY 8 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Guest starring are Kathryn Joosten as Mrs. McCluskey, Joshua Logan Moore as Parker Scavo, Darcy Rose Byrnes as Penny Scavo, Daniella Baltodano as Celia Solis, Tuc Watkins as Bob Hunter, Michael Dempsey as Det. Murphy, Lee Meriwether as Doris, Robert Reinis as detective, Jeremy Rowley as nurse, Christine Clayburg as anchor woman and Eddie Driscoll as cab driver.

Bree’s been drinking it up, while the other girls are questioned by Chuck about Alejandro. He doesn’t know who he is yet, just that he was at Gabby’s house one night. He gets down and dirty with them, making threats to all of them. He also goes after Ben, knowing Alejandro made a cell phone call from his construction site before going missing, so he’s getting a warrant to shut it down. He said he’d have it by morning . . .

Susan meanwhile becomes a hit because of her art, and has a chance to move to New York, away from all this. She wants to go, but Mike doesn’t feel now is the time to move. They of course fight about it.

Tom and his girlfriend Jane are planning to go to Paris . . . Really Tom? You schmuck! Who takes a girlfriend to Paris after a few weeks? Anyways, Lynette tracks him down at the men’s room at the airport and begs him not to go, the kids may need him. She confesses all, and fears she may be in jail soon. He wished she had told him, but she reminded him they weren’t together and he had his new life. Jane of course catches them and when she learns Tom may not be able to go, she’s furious. She takes her ticket and says she’s going, she hopes to see him . . . .

Chuck later confronts Gabby, he’s found out just who the man is, her step father. Gabby played dumb, I honestly don’t know why she didn’t point out that her step father had been dead for years . . . . Bree finally goes to Chuck saying she’ll confess, just leave her friends alone. He refused though because he knew the way to make her suffer, was to make her friends suffer . . .

As the show ended, we see Bree get into a black car looking a tad drunk as she speeds off. Later a black car mowes Chuck down in the middle of the street! The show ends with Bree checking into a seedy motel. She has a gun and a bottle of booze. She has a vision of Mary Alice and asks her if it hurts to be dead . . . .

So the show seems to be heavily hinting that Bree ran down Chuck . . . who is dead according to the previews for when the show returns. But that’s too easy! It could have been Carlos, sneaking out of rehab. Tom could have done it and jetted to Paris. Ben also had reason to want him dead as he had millions riding on the construction site. Who killed Chuck? I guess this is the new mystery that will wrap the show up.

I feel like this episode tried to redeem Tom a bit, but I still can’t forgive him. He’s still a schmuck! It also set things up for Susan to perhaps leave the lane . . . will the other girls also move away? It’s been said that the show’s final episode will fast forward to show us all the ladies futures . . . .

On “Body of Proof,” a murder victim is substituted for a med school cadaver.
On “Once Upon A time,” David aka Prince Charming must choose between Mary/Snow and the women who claims to be his wife.
On “Desperate Housewives,” Bree, back on the bottle, watches her life spin out of control as Chuck gets close to the truth.

Read on for the full spoilers . . .

A YOUNG WOMAN’S BODY IS FOUND IN PLACE OF A MED SCHOOL CADAVER, ON ABC’S “BODY OF PROOF”

“Gross Anatomy” – A murdered young woman’s body turns up in place of a medical school cadaver during class, leaving Megan to rely on the aid of the star student to help solve the case, on “Body of Proof,” TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Guest starring Nathalie Kelley as Dani Alvarez, Dana Davis as Dora Mason, Gregory Harrison as Dr. Cameron Fischer, Andrew J. West as Shane Matthews, Adam Croasdell as Ronan Gallagher, Ian Bohn as Mitch Barnes and Joanna Cassidy as Joan Hunt.

DAVID – AKA JOHN DOE – MUST CHOOSE BETWEEN STAYING WITH KATHRYN OR MARY MARGARET, AND PRINCE CHARMING ENCOUNTERS A LIFE-CHANGING EVENT THAT WILL FOREVER ALTER HIS DESTINY, ON ABC’S “ONCE UPON A TIME”

“The Shepherd” – David – aka John Doe – must choose between staying with Kathryn or leaving her to be with Mary Margaret, with whom he’s fallen deeply, and inexplicably, in love; and Emma catches Sheriff Graham in a lie. Meanwhile, back in the fairytale world that was, Prince Charming is about to encounter a life-changing event that will forever alter his destiny, on “Once Upon a Time,” SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Guest starring are Jamie Dornan as Sheriff Graham, Anastasia Griffith as Kathryn/regal blonde, David Anders as Dr. Whale, Alex Zahara as Midas/nobleman, Alan Dale as King George, Ian Butcher as burly knight, Gabrielle Rose as Ruth/peasant woman, Demord Dann as aide, Matthew MacCaull as knight no. 1 and Robert Maillet as Behemoth.

DETECTIVE VANCE QUESTIONS GABY, SUSAN AND LYNETTE OVER THE DISAPPEARANCE – AND POSSIBLE MURDER – OF ALEJANDRO, AND BREE’S LIFE BEGINS TO SPIRAL DANGEROUSLY OUT OF CONTROL, ON ABC’S “DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES”

“Putting It Together” – Gaby, Susan and Lynette begin to panic when Chuck calls them in individually for questioning about the disappearance – and possible murder – of Alejandro. And Bree’s life begins to spiral into despair when her friends abandon her after they blame her for scorning Chuck and causing him to take out his revenge on them. Meanwhile, Lynette asks a favor of Tom that could ruin his relationship with Jane, and Susan is made a once-in-a-lifetime proposition to become a real artist, on “Desperate Housewives,” SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Guest starring are Kathryn Joosten as Mrs. McCluskey, Andrea Parker as Jane, Charles Carpenter as bartender, Shulie Cowen as Deirdre, Jessica Vilchis as Jill, Jennifer Cortese as Kelly, Leslie Jordan as Felix Bergman, Ruby Lewis as Chloe, Jeremy Rowley as nurse, Jeremy Luke as Jimmy, Cynthia Sophiea as mother, Joe Marinelli as father, J.J. Boone as administrator, Lou Richards as night manager and Jean Iavelli as Grandmother Manzani.