Thursday TV Preview

Another highly dependable Thursday night of TV for you. New episodes of The Office and 30 Rock, whilst the best buddy cop movie of all time screens for you to switch back and forth during commericals. On that note, here’s some completely arbitrary information–did you know they used the f-word exactly 48 times in that movie? Your much more useful TV preview after the break.

The Office 9/8c on NBC

Last week, cupids arrows were in full force in Scranton as Michael encountered an enigmatic woman at a bloo drive, and Jim and Pam shared an uncomfortable lunch with Phylis and Bob Vance (of Vance Refrigeration). Tonight, office problems spread as when Michael (dressed as Willy Wonka!) suggests placing ‘golden tickets’ inside paper packages as discounts for clients. Elsewhere, Kevin sets out to woo a woman–so Andy Jim and Pam step up to give him (very different) pointers.

30 Rock 9.30/8.30c on NBC

Last week, Liz’s baby fever reached new heights when when she chummed up to a pregnant teenage staffer at a donut shop in order to adopt her baby. Tonight, when Liz is called in for jury duty, the unmanaged cast and crew of TGS wreaks havoc at 30 Rock. Meanwhile, Jack fails to heed the staffers when he grows obsessed with launching a new big-money product.

48 Hrs. 8/7c on AMC

• Reggie: Jack…Tell me a story.
• Jack: !@#$ You!
• Reggie: Oh, that’s one of my favorites.

Murph and Nolte at their finest.

Late Show Round-Up (From Best to Worst)

Jimmy Fallon 1235/1135c NBC

Tracy Morgan, Malin Akerman, Glen Hansard

Jimmy Kimmel 1205/1105c ABC

David Hasselhof, Eliza Dushku, Pendulum

Letterman 1130/1030c CBS 

Andy Samberg Paul Teutul, Cast of Broadway’s West Side Story

Craig Ferguson 1235/1135c CBS

Jim Parsons, Sara Bareilles

Leno 1135/1035c NBC

The Rock, Heather Headley

—no new Conan until June 1st —

Happy Viewings To You Good Sir– Screenjunkies.com

‘Tis Thursday, the night of laughter and merriment. Catch the conclusion to the cliff-hangered last Office episode, and a 30 Rock haunted by the likes of Saint Valentine himself. For God’s sake, you’ve been on the internet too long. Turn on the television. Your preview after the break.

The Office 9/8c on NBC

Last week, with Pam as his driver, Michael went on a lecture circuit to all the Dunder-Mifflin branches to share insights about Scranton’s relative success. Tonight, Michael and Pam continue their tour with Michael taking a lesson from their visit to Utica.

30 Rock 9.30/8.30c on NBC

Last week, Lemon tried her hand with a handsome newly single doctor neighbor, while Jack continued to woo Elisa (Salma Hayek), and Tracy partied with the new interns. Tonight, romance sweeps over the 30 Rockers for Valentine’s Day.

Late Show Round-Up (From Best to Worst)

Craig Ferguson 1235/1135c CBS

Garry Shandling, Ed Alonzo

Leno 1135/1035c NBC

Jennifer Aniston, Super Bowl MVP Santonio Holmes, Jamey Johnson

Conan 1235/1135c NBC

Brian Williams, Taraji P. Henson, Nate Bargatze

Letterman 1130/1030c CBS 

Isla Fisher, Extreme Fisherman Matt Watson, Mark Olson & Gary Louris

Happy Viewings To You Good Sir–Screenjunkies.com

Finally Michael, Liz, Jim, Creed, Tracy, Pam, Dwight, Kenneth, Jenna, Ryan Kevin, Andy, Darryl, Cerie and Salma Hayek are all swinging back to making us LOAO in their regualr slots with new episodes. Hold on to your butts, Thursday’s TV preview right after the jump, giggles.

The Office 9/8c on NBC

4 Days ago, after the Super Bowl, Stanley had a heart attack, Michael got unabashedly roasted by the entire office, and Jack black made out with Cloris Leechman. Tonight, with Pam as his driver, Michael goes on a lecture circuit to all the Dunder-Mifflin branches to share insights about Scranton’s relative success.

30 Rock 9.30/8.30c on NBC

Two weeks ago, Jack forced Lemon to go on an upscaled business retreat. Tonight, Lemon tries her hand with a handsome newly single doctor neighbor, while Jack continues to woo Elisa (Salma Hayek), and Tracy parties with the new interns.

Late Show Round-Up (From Best to Worst)

Craig Ferguson 1235/1135c CBS

Garry Shandling, Ed Alonzo

Leno 1135/1035c NBC

Jennifer Aniston, Super Bowl MVP Santonio Holmes, Jamey Johnson

Conan 1235/1135c NBC

Brian Williams, Taraji P. Henson, Nate Bargatze

Letterman 1130/1030c CBS 

Isla Fisher, Extreme Fisherman Matt Watson, Mark Olson & Gary Louris

Happy Viewings To You Good Sir–Screenjunkies.com

Just your typical Thursday Night TV– a solid chunk of laughs with new episodes from The Office and 30 Rock. And hey, why not dial into TruTV as a fallback during the commercials? Where else are you going to find the best penile fractures and crack fueled attempts at outrunning a helicopter with a 1987 Buick LaSabre? With music by Benny Hill.

The Office 9/8c on NBC

(Super Bowl Special Preview)

Last week, Dwight and Andy got into a duel over Angela. Tonight,Michael and Dwight go undercover to spy on the competition, while staffers at Dunder Mifflin debate the beauty of Hillary Swank.

30 Rock 930/830c on NBC

(Classic Baldwin)

Last week, the flu was going around as Jack was trying to woo nurse Salma Hayek. Tonight, Jack ropes Liz into accompanying him on a business retreat.

World’s Dumbest Criminals 9/8c on TruTV

Thief steals car in front of police – Watch more Free Videos

Late Show Round-Up (From Best to Worst)

Conan 1235/1135c NBC

Ron Howard, Eric McCormack, John Cassidy

Letterman 1130/1030c CBS

Will Smith, Of Montreal

Craig Ferguson 1235/1135c CBS

Jennifer Love Hewitt, Matthew Rhys

Leno 1135/1035c NBC

Howie Mandel, Lady Antebellum

Happy Viewings–Screenjunkies.com