Thursday television
"The Big Bang Theory" 8 p.m. CBS — Sheldon gets a surprise when he visits his mom in Houston.
"Hell's Kitchen" 8 p.m. Fox (12th season debut) — Twenty new chefs face off against Gordon Ramsay.
"American Idol" 9 p.m. Fox (new time slot) — Another woman is likely to go home.
"Grey's Anatomy" 9 p.m. ABC — Arizona advises a patient who faces a double amputation.
"Two and a Half Men" 9:01 p.m. CBS — Lyndsey learns Alan is sleeping with Larry's sister.
"Scandal" 10 p.m. ABC — Fitz thinks he is prepared for the first presidential debate but a surprise awaits him.
"Elementary" 10:01 p.m. CBS — Holmes investigates the murder of an influential cancer researcher.
About the Author
Rodney Ho writes about entertainment for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution including TV, radio, film, comedy and all things in between. A native New Yorker, he has covered education at The Virginian-Pilot, small business for The Wall Street Journal and a host of beats at the AJC over 20-plus years. He loves tennis, pop culture & seeing live events.
