Comedy TV Guide: Thu, Oct 16

Jenna Elfman Guest Stars on My Name Is Earl

Plus, Gio returns to Ugly Betty.

Notable Comedy TV scheduled for Thursday, October 16 follows.

All times are Eastern Standard.

My Name Is Earl — We’ve Got Spirit
Jenna Elfman guest stars as Kimmi Himmler, the owner of a cheerleading camp that Earl attends with Randy to cross his brother off his Karma list. Earl has to work double time to succeed when Kimmi decides to banish the brothers from her camp.
[8pm-8:30pm | NBC | Sneak Peek]

Ugly Betty — Betty Suarez Land
Freddy Rodriguez returns as Gio, and Betty tries to save their relationship, while Daniel deals with the latest shocker involving his family.
[8pm-9pm | ABC | Sneak Peek]

Kath & Kim — Respect
Kath hires Kim to model hairstyles in order to help promote her business Good Hair Day at the local mall’s Prom-enade event, and Craig encounters more trouble at his new job, thanks to Kim, who got him fired from his last job, as well.
[8:30pm-9pm | NBC]

The Office — Baby Shower
Amy Ryan returns as Holly, and Michael prepares for Jan to give birth by trying out different birthing situations with Dwight.
[9pm-9:30pm | NBC | Sneak Peek]

SNL Weekend Update Thursdays — #2
The famous Weekend Update segment heads to weekdays, with an Election 2008 twist. This is the second of three consecutive Thursday broadcasts planned, all live, and there’s one for Monday, November 3, scheduled, as well.
[9:30pm-10pm | NBC]

It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia — Paddy’s Pub: The Worst Bar in America
When a newspaper critic designates Paddy’s Pub the worst bar in Philadelphia, the gang retaliates by kidnapping him. Smart.
[10pm-10:30pm | FX]

The Sarah Silverman Program — Making New Friends
Sarah gives up her old friends when she decides they’re too boring and then tries to make new ones.
[10:30pm-11pm | Comedy Central | Sneak Peek]

Testees — Pill for Men
Ron and Peter try out life as women.
[10:30pm-11pm | FX | Sneak Peek 1 | Sneak Peek 2]

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