Moonlight

Numbers @ 10pm
Rappers Juicy J and DJ Paul from the Oscar-winning group Three 6 Mafia perform "Lolli Lolli (Pop That Body)" and guest-star in the penultimate episode of the season. Not surprisingly, the story focuses on a drive-by shooting that kills a rising rap star. Don's investigation links the murder to a possible conspiracy that involves embezzlement and bribery. On a happier note, Charlie meets Amita's parents for the first time.

Moonlight @ 9pm
An `undead' private investigator helps the living, instead of feeding on them, by using his acute vampire senses. Tonight, Mick's past comes into sharper focus for Beth when the grandson of his World War II buddy is kidnapped. The disappearance forces Mick to deal with some secrets from his troubled life.

Crossroads @ 9pm
Sara Evans is a little bit country and Maroon 5 is a little bit rock-and-roll, but there's plenty of common ground as tonight's show illustrates. Here they collaborate on Evans' "I Could Not Ask for More" and "Some Things Never Change," as well as Maroon 5's "This Love," "She Will Be Loved" and "Won't Go Home Without You." They also cover a song that was originally a duet by Stevie Nicks and Don Henley: "Leather and Lace."

Ghost Whisperer @ 8pm
Melinda Gordon tries to help the dead communicate with loved ones, `but sometimes the messages she receives are intense and confusing. Tonight, she looks into a 1979 murder trial prosecuted by her father, hoping to find a connection to his disappearance.

Friday Night Lights @ 9pm
Last week, Friedman's First Law of FNL to be that for every person whose life starts going well, another must suffer. How else to explain the improving lives of Tyra and Landry versus the declining fortunes of Smash and Saracen? Tonight, Smash refuses to give up on his college football plans; a visit from Tami's ex irks a jealous Coach Taylor; Street receives life-changing news; and Riggins continues pursuing Lyla despite her new relationship.

Moonlight @ 9pm
That's assuming it comes back in the fall. And that's a big assumption at this point. I spoke to a Moonlight insider late last week and he/she told me that before the strike, CBS informed producers that they had every intention of picking up the show's "back nine." But since the strike started, they haven't heard a peep about whether they'll be going back into production. My guess? Moonlight will be renewed for a 13-episode second season.

Ghost Whisperer @ 8pm
Newlywed Melinda Gordon tries to help the dead communicate with loved ones, `but sometimes the messages she receives are intense and confusing. 'Most of Melinda's efforts involve resolving conflicts that are preventing the spirits from passing over. Tonight, Melinda puts herself in danger when she attempts to help a stalking victim.

Bones @ 8pm
A scientist with an `uncanny ability to read clues left behind in a victim's bones' solves murders in a procedural series inspired by real-life forensic anthropologist and novelist Kathy Reichs. Scientist Brennan is often teamed with FBI Special Agent Booth, who mistrusts science and believes evidence should come from the living. Tonight, Temperance and Booth search for a serial pedophile who assaulted and killed a 6-year-old boy.

Friday Night Lights @ 9pm
Tonight's episode is titled "Jumping the Gun," and it couldn't be more appropriate. First, Coach Taylor shows no mercy for Riggins after discovering him in Julie's room. Later, Eric ruffles more feathers when he not-so-politely asks Shelley (Jessalyn Gilsig) to leave without consulting Tami. Uh-oh. Then a tentatively reunited Riggins and Billy take a very risky approach to paying their mounting bills. In contrast to all this hasty decision making is Smash, who carefully considers whether he should make a verbal commitment to a college. But will his mom agree with his choice....

Moonlight @ 9pm
Josh tries to secure a conviction against a member of a notorious gang in tonight's pivotal episode. In an attempt to force Josh to drop the case, a vindictive drug lord threatens Beth, but Josh refuses to give in. Mick helps protect Beth, so the drug kingpin has Josh kidnapped. What follows has dire consequences for everyone involved.

Monk @ 9pm
The compulsive crime fighter returns (right on time, of course) with a murder investigation that leads Monk into the clutches of an enigmatic cult leader. Howie Mandel guest stars as Father, a charismatic man with a motive for murder: disposing of a former cult member. But he also has an alibi: a whole community of devoted worshippers who claim Father never left his home on the night in question. So Monk joins the group to find the clues he needs to solve the case, but instead he finds a different kind of "truth" in the orderly methods of the cult.

Ghost Whisperer @ 8pm
Last week, I actually found this to be a genuinely charming holiday episode. I thought it was creative and heartfelt without being overly sentimental. It had a good sense of humor, an original premise, and an adorable little boy as the most sympathetic character. The real story behind the ghost's letter was so sweet, and instantly made the "Scrooge-y" central character likable. I even like it that the "Santa" character never crossed over, and loved it that only children [well... and ghost whisperers] could see him. Tonight, Melinda goes to Ned's new high school to investigate what appears to be a series of hauntings.