Comedy TV Guide: Thu, Sep 25

NBC’s Thursday-Night Sitcom Lineup Returns

Plus, the season premiere of Ugly Betty and two fresh episodes of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.

Notable Comedy TV scheduled for Thursday, September 25 follows.

All times are Eastern Standard.

My Name Is Earl — The Magic Hour
Earl tries to correct a wrong he did to his childhood acquaintance Buddy (Seth Green), whose wish he stole when Buddy was dying, by helping the unlikely survivor produce an action movie that eventually involves all of Camden County. Apparently, Randy rocks his role.
[8pm-8:30pm | NBC | Fourth-Season Premiere | Sneak Peek]

My Name Is Earl — Vote for This and I Promise to Do Something Crazy at the Emmys
Emmy winner Beau Bridges and Worst Week star Nancy Lenehan return as Earl’s parents. When Earl and Randy decide to patch things up with their childhood neighbors the Clarks, they realize they must first sort out a few issues between their parents.
[8:30pm-9pm | NBC]

Ugly Betty — The Manhattan Project
Betty decides what to do with her life, Ignacio begins a new job at a fast food joint, and Wilhelmina manipulates Daniel into making some changes. The season premiere is the first episode of the series since the pilot filmed entirely in New York, and guest stars include Lindsay Lohan as Kimmie and Regis Philbin and Kelly Ripa as themselves.
[8pm-9pm | ABC | Third-Season Premiere | Sneak Peek]

The Office — Weight Loss, Parts 1 & 2
The Dunder Mifflin gang become preoccupied with their weight after the office begins a weight loss program.
[9pm-10pm | NBC | Fifth-Season Premiere | Sneak Peek]

It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia — America’s Next Top Paddy’s Billboard Model Contest
Dennis competes in Frank and Mac’s contest to find a top model for their new billboard, and Dee and Charlie set out to “Wow!” the YouTube community.
[10pm-10:30pm | FX | Trailer]

It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia — Mac’s Banging the Waitress
Charlie asks Mac to beat up the waitress’ new boyfriend, not realizing that Mac and said boyfriend are one and the same. Meanwhile, Dennis tries to convince Charlie that he’s his best friend, not Mac, by getting Mac busted with the waitress.
[10:30pm-11pm | FX | Trailer]

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