What To Watch on TV Tonight, Thursday February 9th, 2012

Grey’s Anatomy, 8.30pm, Seven
The fifth-year residents return for the first day of a year that will make or break their careers: Meredith faces the consequences of tampering with Derek’s clinical trial and is terminated at the hospital. April tries to step up to the plate as chief resident in the wake of a giant sinkhole in the middle of Seattle. Meanwhile, Cristina and Owen are still at odds over their drastically different feelings for their unborn child.

Chef Roble & Co, 9.30pm, Arena
Chef Roble meets his first client – a glamorous New York socialite who wants a creepy, carnival-themed birthday party. Roble wonders whether he’s bitten off more than he can chew after finding out she has a list of demands such as a live monkey, a last-minute birthday cake, and only being allowed to serve red, white and black foods.

Alan Carr: Chatty Man, 9.30pm, ABC2
Join comedian Alan Carr for a nice natter on the sofa with special guests Lady Gaga, Dannii Minogue and comedian Peter Kay.

Private Practice, 10.30pm, Seven
Sam, Cooper, Charlotte and Amelia team up to save the life of their friend Pete after he suffers a heart attack, while Violet, who was in the middle of leaving Pete and LA, is nowhere to be found. Meanwhile, Addison’s desire to have a baby leads her to see Jake Reilly, her recent mystery man, in a most surprising place, and Sheldon tries to help Amelia in her battle with alcohol.

Russell Howard’s Good News, 9.30pm, Comedy Channel
Filmed in front of a live studio audience and hosted by the hilarious Russell Howard this topical comedy show offers his unique perspective on the big stories dominating the news outlets from online and print to broadcast.

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