TiVo Guide Week of October 4, 2010 *spoiler alert*

"How I Met Your Mother" When Ted turns down Barney's offer for a building-design job, Barney tries to woo him with all of the seduction methods he uses on women; and a lonely and drunk Robin calls Don. Monday at 8 on CBS.

"Real Housewives of Atlanta" Season 3 kicks off with whispers spreading fast in the wake of Kim's delicate disclosure in a tabloid. Meanwhile, other fast rumors affect NeNe, and Kandi plunges into the dating pool. Phaedra Parks and Cynthia Bailey join the cast this season. Monday at 9 on Bravo.

"Dancing With the Stars" The third-round results show. Tuesday at 9 on ABC.

"Bones" Brennan's whirlwind tutorial in pop culture gets put to the test when she and Booth investigate the remains of a 23-year-old man who was seen carousing the previous evening at a Jersey-shore nightclub. Meanwhile, Hannah hits it off with the Jeffersonian team; and Angela tries to keep a personal matter secret. Thursday at 8 on Fox.

"30 Rock" Jack goes before Congress, hoping to use his wiles and charm in a discussion of NBC's merger with KableTown. When a congresswoman (Queen Latifah) pushes for more diversity in the programming, Jack turns to Tracy to develop ideas. Meanwhile, Liz butts heads with her writing staff; and Jenna supports Kenneth's return to the page program. Rob Reiner guest stars. Thursday at 8:30 on NBC.

"Grey's Anatomy" Derek's estranged sister, Amelia (Caterina Scorsone), visits---and brings with her the issues that led to their estrangement. Meanwhile, the chief notices that Alex hasn't been taking elevators since his shooting, and tries to help; and Meredith and Derek keep trying to ease Cristina back into surgery after her PTSD episode. Thursday at 9 on ABC.

"Boardwalk Empire" Jimmy makes the rounds with Al Capone in Chicago, though the two budding gangsters don't always agree on their business methods. Meanwhile, Nucky lobbies powerful politicians, including a U.S. senator, for more road access to Atlantic City; Chalky and Elias try to solve a recent murder; and Lucky Luciano finds a surprise on a visit to Jimmy's apartment. Sunday at 9 on HBO.