NBC PRIMETIME SCHEDULE - Sunday January 8, 2012 - Saturday January 14, 2012

NBC PRIMETIME SCHEDULE - Sunday January 8, 2012 - Saturday January 14, 2012
"DATELINE NBC"
"TBA"
01/08/2012 (07:00PM - 09:00PM) (Sunday) :
　
　
"THE FIRM"
"TBA"
01/08/2012 (09:00PM - 11:00PM) (Sunday) :
　
　
"WHO'S STILL STANDING?"
"THE NEED FOR SPEED"
01/09/2012 (08:00PM - 09:00PM) (Monday) : Jennifer Vargas, a teacher from Ventura, California, tests her knowledge against 10 opponents in a head-to-head trivia battle. If Vargas defeats five of the contestants, then she has the opportunity to walk away with the amount she has won up to this point -- or press her luck and try for the $1,000,000 grand prize. However, one wrong answer from Vargas or one of her competitors and they will be dropped through the floor and eliminated. Ben Bailey hosts.
　
　
"FEAR FACTOR"
"1004 - ROACH COACH"
01/09/2012 (09:00PM - 10:00PM) (Monday) : MALE CHEERLEADERS TAKE ON THE FORMER FOOTBALL STAR TO WIN THE GRAND PRIZE – Struggling to keep their wits about them, contestants in this episode have to endure being bound and locked in a cage that is slowly submerged underwater while their teammate has to dive in and struggle to free them before they run out of air. At the aptly named "Fear Factor Food Truck," teammates are forced to eat a box lunch of live cockroaches and giant grasshoppers, accompanied by a side dish of rat hair chips and a special salsa topped with maggots. In the final stunt, one team member must leap back and forth from a swerving bus to a trailing car driven by his/her partner, in a timed race to retrieve flags the fastest. One team will remain standing and claim the $50,000 cash prize. Joe Rogan hosts.
Joanne Park
"ROCK CENTER WITH BRIAN WILLIAMS"
"010912"
01/09/2012 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Monday) :
　
　
"THE BIGGEST LOSER 13"
"EPISODE 2"
01/10/2012 (08:00PM - 10:00PM) (Tuesday) : CONTESTANTS TRY TO GAMBLE THEIR WAY TO A WEIGH-IN WIN WITH POKER POP CHALLENGE-- The stakes are high this week when representatives of each team bid on the percentage of weight they think their team will lose at the weigh-in. The highest bidder gets a five-pound advantage if they hit their number at weigh-in – or lose the advantage to the other team if they don’t hit their mark. "The Biggest Loser" nutritionist teaches the contestants how to shop for healthy food, and the black and red teams square off in a fast-paced challenge in which they have to turn an anchor wheel to retrieve puzzle pieces and then race against the clock to put the puzzle together. And later, the players get a sobering wake-up call when Dr. Huizenga reveals their real "inner ages, " before the weigh-in leads to another player going home.
　
　
　
"PARENTHOOD"
"JUST SMILE"
01/10/2012 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Tuesday) : ADAM UNEXPECTEDLY STEALS THE SPOTLIGHT FROM CROSBY; AMBER IS THROWN INTO A NEW JOB AND SARAH’S THOUGHTS TURN TO A BABY – Crosby (Dax Shepard) is frustrated when Adam (Peter Krause) becomes the focus for a local newspaper’s piece on the Luncheonette. Meanwhile, Amber (Mae Whitman) struggles to find her place in a new job and Sarah (Lauren Graham) becomes overwhelmed with thoughts of having a baby. Also, Julia (Erika Christensen) and Joel (Sam Jaeger) try to resist interfering in Zoe's personal life.
　
　
　
"WHITNEY"
"PRIVATE PARTS"
01/11/2012 (08:00PM - 08:30PM) (Wednesday) : PERSONAL SPACE --When Alex (Chris D’Elia) refuses to share the password to his phone, Whitney (Whitney Cummings), who believes that they should share everything, becomes upset. Deciding they both need some solo time, they each plan a night out without each other -- but when Whitney comes home early she finds Alex in a compromising position. Meanwhile, Lily (Zoe Lister-Jones) and Neal (Maulik Pancholy) move into their new apartment together, but Lily is nervous about being herself, specifically in the bathroom. Rhea Seehorn and Dan O’Brien also star.
　
　
　
　
"ARE YOU THERE, CHELSEA?"
"PILOT"
01/11/2012 (08:30PM - 09:00PM) (Wednesday) : INSPIRED BY CHELSEA HANDLER’S BEST-SELLING BOOKS, "ARE YOU THERE, CHELSEA?" PREMIERES STARRING LAURA PREPON AS "CHELSEA" AND CHELSEA HANDLER AS HER SISTER "SLOANE" – When Chelsea (Laura Prepon, "That 70’s Show") gets a D.U.I., she realizes she needs to make some big changes in her life, including moving closer to where she works – Jerry’s Ultimate Sports Bar. She and her best pal Olivia (Ali Wong, "Breaking In"), discover an apartment in the same building as their colleague Rick (Jake McDorman, "Greek") – just blocks from the bar – and move in immediately with the quirky and good-natured Dee Dee (Lauren Lapkus, "The Middle"). Meanwhile, Sloane (Chelsea Handler, "Chelsea Lately"), whose military husband is currently stationed overseas, is due to give birth any day and is not convinced she can count on the freewheeling Chelsea to be there for her at the delivery. Lenny Clarke and Mark Povinelli also star
　
　
"HARRY'S LAW"
"GORILLA MY DREAMS"
01/11/2012 (09:00PM - 10:00PM) (Wednesday) : ERICA DURANCE ("SMALLVILLE") GUEST STARS – ADAM, OLIVER AND CASSIE DEFEND A VIGILANTE SUPERHEROINE WHO DRESSES UP AS WONDER WOMAN WHILE HARRY FIGHTS FOR THE ADOPTION OF A GORILLA – Harry (Kathy Bates) and Tommy (Chris McDonald), in the midst of duck hunting, discover that the owner of the hunting preserve has been covertly housing a gorilla. Swayed by the gorilla’s incredible intelligence and gentle demeanor, Harry agrees to help. Meanwhile, Adam (Nate Corddry) and Cassie (Karen Olivo) represent Annie Bilson (Erica Durance), a young lady who seeks vigilante justice against men who abuse women by dressing up as Wonder Woman. Mark Valley also stars.
　
Nikki Lichterman
"LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT"
"THEATRE TRICKS"
01/11/2012 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Wednesday) : WHEN AN ACTRESS IS RAPED ON STAGE DURING A PERFORMANCE, THE SVU SQUAD DISCOVERS THE ATTACKER WAS SET UP TO COMMIT THE CRIME
An actress in an interactive theater production is raped on stage, while the audience believes it to be part of the show. The SVU detectives hit a dead end in their investigation when they learn the show’s passionate director (guest star Fisher Stevens) gave the audience, including the assailant, masks to wear during the performance. Detectives Rollins (Kelli Giddish) and Tutuola (Ice-T) track down an obsessed fan of the young actress who recorded the assault while stalking her, which leads Detectives Benson (Mariska Hargitay) and Amaro (Danny Pino) to a respected judge (guest star Kevin Pollak.) With the judge’s reputation on the line, the SVU squad explores the underbelly of the New York theater world to uncover who really orchestrated the public attack. Also starring Dann Florek (Captain Donald Cragen) with special appearances by Stephanie March (ADA Alex Cabot), Gilbert Gottfried (TARU Tech Leo Gerber.) Grant Shaud guest stars.
　
　
　
　
"30 ROCK"
"DANCE LIKE NOBODY'S WATCHING"
01/12/2012 (08:00PM - 08:30PM) (Thursday) : BACK FROM THE HOLIDAYS, LIZ LEMON (TINA FEY) HAS A NEW OUTLOOK ON LIFE WHILE TRACY (TRACY MORGAN) IS JEALOUS OF JENNA'S (JANE KRAKOWSKI) NEW FAME AS A CELEBRITY JUDGE.
As everyone returns from holiday break, NBC’s new talent competition, "America’s Kidz Got Singing", is a hit, but Jenna’s role as the judge everyone loves to hate causes Jack to question the show’s family value. Much to his chagrin, Tracy’s usual antics fail to aggravate Liz (Tina Fey), while Kenneth (Jack McBrayer) takes the day off to do his dream chores as he awaits the Rapture.
　
　
　
"PARKS AND RECREATION"
"THE COMEBACK KID "
01/12/2012 (08:30PM - 09:00PM) (Thursday) : LESLIE CAUSES A SPECTACLE—Leslie (Amy Poehler) enlists everyone's help in staging an attention-getting event. Ben (Adam Scott) explores a new hobby, while April (Aubrey Plaza) and Andy (Chris Pratt) adopt a pet. Rashida Jones, Nick Offerman, Aziz Ansari, Jim O’Heir, Retta and Rob Lowe also star.
　
Joanne Park
"THE OFFICE"
"TRIVIA "
01/12/2012 (09:00PM - 09:30PM) (Thursday) : ANDY TRIES TO FIND A WAY TO MEET HIS GOAL OF DOUBLING SALES— When Oscar (Oscar Nunez) joins a trivia night contest, Andy (Ed Helms) decides to get the whole office involved. Meanwhile, Dwight (Rainn Wilson) visits Sabre headquarters to explore other job opportunities. James Spader, John Krasinski, B.J. Novak, Leslie David Baker, Phyllis Smith, Angela Kinsey, Brian Baumgartner, Kate Flannery, Paul Lieberstein, Mindy Kaling, Creed Bratton, Craig Robinson, Ellie Kemper and Zach Woods also star.
Joanne Park
"UP ALL NIGHT"
"NEW YEAR'S EVE"
01/12/2012 (09:30PM - 10:00PM) (Thursday) : CHRIS AND REAGAN’S NEW YEAR’S EVE GAME NIGHT DOES NOT GO ACCORDING TO PLAN – JASON LEE GUEST STARS -- Reagan's (Christina Applegate) extreme competiveness comes out at a New Year's Eve game night, much to Chris’s (Will Arnett) embarrassment. Meanwhile, Kevin (guest star Jason Lee) worries that Ava (Maya Rudolph) is ashamed of him and Missy (Jennifer Hall) brings an unexpected date to the party.
　
　
"THE FIRM"
"TBA"
01/12/2012 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Thursday) :
　
　
"CHUCK"
"CHUCK VERSUS BO"
01/13/2012 (08:00PM - 09:00PM) (Friday) : MORGAN FACES THE CONSEQUENCES OF HIS TIME AS THE INTERSECT WHEN HE MUST PIECE TOGETHER A LOST WEEKEND IN VAIL -- BO DEREK ("10") AND ANGUS MACFADYEN ("BRAVEHEART") GUEST STAR -- As Chuck (Zachary Levi) and Sarah (Yvonne Strahovski) try to realize a new, safer future, Morgan’s (Joshua Gomez) past as the Intersect sends them to Vail on one last mission, where they enlist the help of an unlikely source -- the legendary Bo Derek (as herself). Elsewhere, Jeff (Scott Krinsky) and Lester (Vik Sahay) continue their own spy mission. Adam Baldwin, Sarah Lancaster and Mark Christopher Lawrence also star.
Jamie French
Akiva Griffith
　
"GRIMM"
"GAME OGRE"
01/13/2012 (09:00PM - 10:00PM) (Friday) : AN ESCAPED FUGITIVE’S MURDEROUS RAMPAGE LANDS AT NICK’S FRONT DOOR -- An escapee returns to Portland seeking revenge against those who put him behind bars. His unusual strength and high tolerance for pain makes Nick (David Giuntoli) take notice. As the case escalates Nick and Juliette (Bitsie Tulloch) are put in danger, and Monroe (Silas Weir Mitchell) is called into action to help put an end to the convict’s deadly rampage. Russell Hornsby, Reggie Lee and Sasha Roiz also star.
　
　
"DATELINE NBC"
"FR2117"
01/13/2012 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Friday) :
　
　
"THE FIRM"
"TBA"
01/14/2012 (08:00PM - 10:00PM) (Saturday) :
　
　
"LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT"
"EDUCATED GUESS"
01/14/2012 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Saturday) : WHEN AN EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED MAN CLAIMS HE WITNESSED A RAPE, THE SVU MUST DISCOVER WHAT IS REAL AND WHAT IS IMAGINARY WHEN THE ALLEGED VICTIM (GUEST STAR NATASHA LYONNE) TURNS OUT TO BE A PATIENT IN A PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL. CARRIE PRESTON ALSO GUEST STARS.
A man in custody at a mental hospital claims to have witnessed a rape in a break room. Despite the witness' shaky credibility the SVU begins an investigation, but the alleged victim, Gia Eskas (guest star Lyonne), denies being assaulted. Detectives Benson (Mariska Hargitay) and Rollins (Kelli Giddish) struggle to piece together what really happened to this young woman, especially when her aunt (guest star Preston) and mother say Gia has been repeatedly institutionalized, and has cried rape in the past. Also starring Ice-T (Detective Odafin Tutuola), Richard Belzer (Sergeant John Munch) and Danny Pino (Detective Nick Amaro).