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There is only one way back to the island, and it's through the 'windows'. In the next "Lost", the scheme to get back to the island to save the rest is getting rounder with the revelation on 'how to' but problem occurs when not all of the Oceanic 6 agree to return.

According to EW's Michael Ausiello, this episode will introduce for the first time the grandfather of Jack. The character will be played by Raymond J. Barry who had appeared as guest in "Cold Case" and "Law & Order" among others. The episode is called "316" and it airs February 18.

One of the most hyped guest cameos in "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" this season is that by country singer Taylor Swift. And arriving as a promo is a sneak peek of her episode "Turn Turn Turn" where she changes looks frequently since the scenes take course over a year.

Nick Stokes is led to investigate another murder in a motel where three separate murders have been taking place within a year. Swift plays a teenager named Haley Jones whose parents run the seedy motel in Las Vegas. During a red carpet interview, Swift spilled that her character gets hurt and it involves a scissor.

Nicollette Sheridan will soon be Edie Britt no more. Ted Casablanca of E! Online has broken the news, reporting that ABC's spokeswoman has let out confirmation that the 45-year-old actress will be leaving "Desperate Housewives", the network's comedy-drama about the lives of a group of women living on the Wisteria Lane.

In addition to the spokeswoman's confirmation, Casablanca noted that Sheridan's representative has also made a comment over the actress' departure. "Nicollette had a great time on the show and is looking forward to her next project," so the rep said as quoted by the columnist.

This season of "American Idol" has opened a bigger door for the hopefuls, by taking in 36 instead of the usual 24. During the February 11 episode, these 36 people are announced one by one, through a deliberation where contestants must go through a long narrow passage leading to their fate.

First ones that are let in are Anoop Desai and Von Smith. The judges then have a showdown between Cody and Alexander Wagner-Trugman, asking them to perform any song and the latter does it better, consequently included in the next round while the former goes home. Joining Alex is Adam Lambert who has the voice of a Broadway singer.

"Fringe" wraps it up with shocking truths on Tuesday, February 10. Mr. Jones escaped through blown hospital wall, Olivia was revealed as a potential experiment for a drug as a child and Walter Bishop turns out to be the author of ZFT manuscript.

The show will not return on screen for another month. It takes a long hiatus to prepare for its seven remaining episodes. The first one that airs in April will reportedly be called "Inner Child" and it will be followed by six others simultaneously.

Gibbs and DiNozzo reverse roles after a murder leads to one of Tony's old investigations being re-opened in the next "NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service". The episode called "Bounce" will air on February 17.

The episode will feature a song by KMFDM called "Love Is Like" which is taken from "NCIS: The Official Soundtrack" album. The 2-disc compilation of tracks was released on February 10, containing 22 tracks that are used in the sixth season, from famous musicians as well as from the show's cast.

It's all about speed and sex when "90210" returns on March 31. In "The Bad & The Trusted", Dixon and Silver go on with their night of splendor while Annie spends a drunken evening under the stars with fellow thespian Max.

Naomi is lured to the dark side when she hangs out with handsome bad boy Liam whom she met at the bar of her hotel. Taken for a need for speed, Naomi is captivated by its intensity. Matt Lanter guest stars as Liam, who has been described as the Dylan McKay of the "Beverly Hills 90210" spin-off.

Showtime is gearing up for the second season of its hit comedy series, "United States of Tara", it has been announced. There are 12 new episodes planned and shooting is slated to be begun this summer.

"This is a perfect fit for our premium brand and we're thrilled that critics and audiences have responded to this groundbreaking show so well," Robert Greenblatt, Showtime's entertainment chief, said in a statement when explaining on the reason that prompted the renewal of the series. "I look forward to many more alternate personalities emerging from this unique series."

"The Bachelor" returns Monday, February 16 with a vacation to New Zealand. Post the departure of Naomi from the competition, the three remaining girls will go on one-on-one dates with bachelor Jason Mesnick and one of them has been highlighted through a sneak peek video.

Molly will do a bungee jumping together with Jason. She admits that she is not scared of heights but is terrified at the idea of doing the extreme sport.

Despite previous announcement saying that "Ugly Betty" is going on hiatus, ABC reportedly reveal their plan to renew the fourth season of the TV series starring America Ferrera. Spilling the beans to public is Entertainment Weekly, which unfortunately has no further details on how the TV series will get its renewal.

Beside planning to renew the fourth season of "Ugly Betty", ABC have also reportedly approved the filming of another season for "Grey's Anatomy", "Desperate Housewives", "Brothers & Sisters", "Extreme Makeover Home Edition", "America's Funniest Home Videos" and "The Bachelor". However, the net "is not ready to announce any pick-ups at this point," the network's publicist says.

The third round of "American Idol" brought more tears and laughters for the contestants as 72 singers performed and some are cut. The Tuesday, February 10 episode witnessed the axing of Jason Castro's baby brother Michael as well as several others including Leneshe Young, India Morrison and Kaylan Loyd.

This round is when the contestants appear before the judges, backed with a full live band. Some of the songs delivered are Plain White T's "Hey There Delilah", Cher's "Believe", Alicia Keys' "If I Ain't Got You" and Jordin Sparks' "Tattoo". Leneshe in particular delivered Sara Bareilles' "Love Song" and Kaylan got stopped by Simon mid her song.

The exit of Katherine Heigl and T.R. Knight from "Grey's Anatomy" has been the case of 'are they or aren't they', and the latest report is weighing on 'they are'. Both actors who play major roles in the show will take off their uniforms, as confirmed by one of their co-stars.

During a February 7 luncheon at the NAACP Image Awards in Beverly Hills, James Pickens Jr. who is playing Dr. Richard Webber spilled that Heigl is leaving for good. "Yes, she is," he answered to the burning question. "Wherever Katherine goes, I wish her nothing but the best." Allegedly the reason Heigl makes her way out is to move on "to the next chapter".

The next episode of "Sonny with a Chance" has been previewed. Sonny's idea for a sketch is rejected by her cast mates, but she is comforted by Chad and the "MacKenzie Falls" cast, who lavish her with expensive gifts hoping to convince her to join their show. The episode will be aired on Disney, Sunday, February 15.

"Camp Rock" Demi Lovato stars as the titular character, Sonny Munroe, who has a shot of fame when she got accepted in a sketch comedy called "So Random". In the pilot that aired on February 8, Sonny finds out that the cast of her show is in rivalry with the stars of "Mackenzie Falls".

The upcoming episode of "Chuck" will be visited by two guest stars, Jenny McCarthy and Andy Ritcher. Preempted from the February 9 episode, "Chuck Versus the Suburbs" will air next Monday, February 16. Clips from the episode have been released along with a behind-the-scene.

Chuck and Sarah's latest assignment forces them to pose as a happily married couple living in the suburbs. They meet some interesting characters including Brad, a cheerful next-door neighbor in the stationary business, and Sylvia, a seductive and attractive woman who lives across the street and has her eye on Chuck.

During the airing of "The Bachelor" on February 9, Naomi, the flight attendant from Carlsbad, CA, was the one who didn't get a rose from Jason Mesnick. It meant that her journey to win Jason's heart on the ABC's TV series has ended.

After the rose ceremony, Jason took her downstairs, telling her that his decision had nothing to do with her or her family and further explained that they are in different places in their lives. Not believing with what Jason has said to her, Naomi cried during her way to return home.