TiVo Guide Week of November 3, 2008 *spoiler alert*

"Gossip Girl" A surprised Serena learns that Aaron has been keeping a huge secret from her. Meanwhile, Blair tries to improve her standing with Yale by babysitting the teenage daughter of a prominent Yale donor, and Jenny and Agnes plan an unconventional fashion show that could make or break Jenny's career. Monday at 8 on The CW.

"How I Met Your Mother" While out with his friends, Ted bumps into a past acquaintance whom he'd rather avoid, prompting everyone to discuss how they would react in the same situation. Eric Braeden guest stars. Monday at 8:30 on CBS.

"Prison Break" While Michael, Linc, Bellick and Sucre navigate the GATE basement looking for a way to break into Company headquarters, a police detective upstairs questions T-Bag about Andrew Blauner's disappearance. Meanwhile, Gretchen has a meeting with Pad Man; Wyatt has a proposal for Sara (which Self records) and Mahone waits for his turn with the Company hit man. Monday at 9 on Fox.

"Situation Room" A look at the top news stories of the day. Tuesday at 4 on CNN.

"Decision 2008: Election Night" David Gregory anchors coverage of the 2008 elections, in which the presidency, 35 Senate seats, all of the House of Representatives and 11 governors' offices are up for grabs. Rachel Maddow, Chris Matthews and Keith Olbermann provide analysis. Lee Cowan reports from Barack Obama's headquarters and John McCain's camp is covered by Kelly O'Donnell. Tuesday at 5 on MSNBC.

"America's Election HQ: Election Night" Brit Hume anchors coverage of the 2008 elections, in which the presidency, 35 Senate seats, all of the House of Representatives and 11 governors' offices are up for grabs. Analysts include Karl Rove. Major Garrett reports from Barack Obama's headquarters and John McCain's camp is covered by Carl Cameron. Tuesday at 6 on Fox News.

"ABC News---Vote 2008" Charles Gibson, Diane Sawyer and George Stephanopoulos anchor coverage of the 2008 elections, in which the presidency, 35 Senate seats, all of the House of Representatives and 11 governors' offices are up for grabs. Jake Tapper and John Berman report from Barack Obama's headquarters. John McCain's camp is covered by Ron Claiborne and David Wright. Tuesday at 7 on ABC.

"Campaign '08: Election Night" Katie Couric anchors coverage of the 2008 elections, in which the presidency, 35 Senate seats, all of the House of Representatives and 11 governors' offices are up for grabs. Tuesday at 7 on CBS.

"You Decide 2008: Election Special" Shepard Smith anchors coverage of the 2008 elections, in which the presidency, 35 Senate seats, all of the House of Representatives and 11 governors' offices are up for grabs. Tuesday at 7 on Fox.

"Your Money, Your Vote: Decision 2008" Coverage of the 2008 elections, in which the presidency, 35 Senate seats, all of the House of Representatives and 11 governors' offices are up for grabs. Scott Cohn reports from Barack Obama's headquarters and John McCain's camp is covered by Jane Wells. Tuesday at 7 on CNBC.

"Privileged" Laurel finds out about Megan's idea to write a biography on her and promptly takes over the project, dismissing Megan in favor of a ghostwriter. But Megan continues her research anyway and discovers a big secret from Laurel's past. Elsewhere, Sage meets with a prominent publicist (Kathy Najimy) about her modeling career; and Charlie thinks Mandy is better for him than Megan. Tuesday at 9 on The CW.

"Newshour Election Night Coverage" Jim Lehrer anchors coverage of the 2008 elections, in which the presidency, 35 Senate seats, all of the House of Representatives and 11 governors' offices are up for grabs. Judy Woodruff reports from Barack Obama's headquarters and John McCain's camp is covered by Ray Suarez. Tuesday at 9 on PBS.

"Indecision '08: America's Choice" Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert provide election coverage and results of the day's races from across the nation. Tuesday at 10 on Comedy Central.

"Vote 2008: A Special Edition of ABC News Nightline" Voting reports and analysis. Wednesday at 2:35 on ABC.

"Bones" A sculptor's corpse is found in a crushed car at a junkyard, and the team must decide if it's the result of the dead man's artistic suicide or murder. The case is complicated by the fact that his assistant---Angela's ex-girlfriend---is a suspect. Wednesday at 8 on Fox.

"Criminal Minds" The case of an abducted child in Las Vegas prompts Reid to have unusual dreams that help him unlock some secrets from his childhood. Wednesday at 9 on CBS.

"Top Design" The final designers hone in on the grand prize in the conclusion of the Season 2 finale. In the crowning challenge, they must decorate a house from top to bottom, after which the winner is revealed. Prizes include $100,000. Wednesday at 10 on Bravo.

"Smallville" The Arctic crystal is anonymously delivered to Clark, and it sends him and Lois to the Phantom Zone, where they run into Kara. She returns Lois to Earth, but inadvertently releases Zod's wife, who takes over Lois' body and wreaks havoc on Metropolis. Thursday at 8 on The CW.

"30 Rock" When Liz is assigned a seat next to Oprah Winfrey (playing herself) on an airplane, she hounds the sage talk-show host for personal advice. Meanwhile, a feuding Tracy and Jenna switch roles to determine whose life is harder; and Jack's value system is tested by Kenneth and an Olympics debacle. Thursday at 9:31 on NBC.

"ER" With Pratt gone, Morris takes on the role of mentor to Chaz, but Banfield disapproves of the complicated medical procedures he's teaching him. Meanwhile, Neela feels disrespected by Banfield when dealing with her intern. Courtney B. Vance guest stars. Thursday at 10 on NBC.

"NCIS" Jimmy Palmer becomes the target of an assassin. Leon Vance: Rocky Carroll. Enis Watley: Frank John Hughes. Skip Harris: Christopher Darga. Richie: Tyler Jacob Moore. Friday at 9 on CBS.

"Sanctuary" Cute creatures cause trouble for the team, and repressed attractions manifest as a result. Meanwhile, Magnus must perform an autopsy on a grandfather who believed he was an abnormal. Friday at 10 on Sci Fi.

"Real Time With Bill Maher" Program description not available. Friday at 11 on HBO.

"Austin City Limits" Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings, a retro-soul act, perform songs from the 2007 CD, "100 Days, 100 Nights"; blues-rock artist Carolyn Wonderland showcases selections from her 2008 album, "Miss Understood." Saturday at 9 on PBS.

"Mail Order Bride" A con woman (Daphne Zuniga) tries to escape her life of crime by posing as a mail-order bride engaged to a Wyoming rancher (Cameron Bancroft). Her ruse falls apart, however, when her fiancé becomes suspicious and her old boss (Greg Evigan) finds her. Vincent Gale; Patrick Currie; Tom Heaton. Saturday at 9 on Hallmark.

"Taxicab Confessions: New York, New York" In New York City, unsuspecting passengers reveal intimate details of their lives to their drivers. Included: two Irishmen recall the blackout of 2003; a man explains his sexual fetish; a middle-aged couple reminisce about dating rituals; a woman mourns a lost relationship with a firefighter. Saturday at 11 on HBO.

"Hannah Montana" Miley fails her driver's license test, but then returns as Hannah Montana to get a starstruck clerk to give Miley another chance. Back at home, Rico becomes an unwelcome houseguest of the Stewarts'. Sunday at 8 on Disney.

"True Blood" Sam tells Sookie a secret when he's caught in a difficult position; Jason and Amy plot their next move with Eddie; Arlene and Rene have their engagement party at Merlotte's; and Bill goes on trial for his recent offense. Sunday at 9 on HBO.

"Entourage" Vince is unnerved by stern advice from Verner (Stellan Skarsgård), the demanding director of "Smokejumpers." Meanwhile, Eric is dismayed to learn that Seth Green is on the short list for Charlie's pilot, and Andrew receives a makeover from Ari and Lloyd. Sunday at 10 on HBO.